God loves us so much. We talk about it a lot at Christmas centered around the sending of and birth of His only begotten son – Jesus Christ. We also talk about the love demonstrated in the second Advent – the return of the Lord Jesus Christ for His bride the church. During Good Friday we speak about the love demonstrated in dying for our sins on the cross to take our punishment on Himself and on Easter celebrate His love in the resurrection so we, who had been held in bondage to the fear of death, might experience freedom through His purpose-filled conquest of death so we could be raised into new life. All these things have happened or will happen. What do we have today that demonstrates His present love? We have the Holy Spirit, His love letters, and the church - brothers and sisters in Christ.
Advent 4: Love Letters and Other Gifts
December 17, 2023 • Pastor Mike Stubbs
Pride: What's the Big Deal?
April 28, 2024 • Susan Livingston
God hates pride because of how subtle and deceitful this relationship, marriage, home, and nation destroying sin is. We have all struggled with this mindset which removes us from God's blessing. Since Jesus came to save us from the enemy's plan to steal, kill, and destroy, we need to turn to God's truth and prayer to have it healed from our lives.
The Unity of the Church
April 21, 2024 • Pastor Mike Stubbs, Lindsay Smith, Sydney Farney • Ecclesiastes 4:9–12
As soon as a body of believers starts making a profound influence in a community, the enemy will come and sow seeds of discord. He knows that he cannot defeat God’s people unless they are unblessed and unempowered by Jesus Christ. This can only happen when they willfully reject wisdom from above and embrace worldly rhetoric and its devises. As the body of Christ, we are always in a winning position of power and influence when we operate in the unity of the Spirit compelled by the love of the Father. This message begins with Lindsay Smith and Sydney Farney giving a report and sharing testimonies about the local Radical Life ministry that strives to build healthy families in the community.
Understanding Christian Character
April 14, 2024 • Pastor Mike Stubbs • 2 Peter 1:3–11
The most important quality of a disciple of Jesus Christ is godly character. That is how real believers are identified and how fake or immature believers are exposed. We are identified by our “fruit” which is the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Even if a person is gifted, the real test is a person’s character, habits, and lifestyle. Godly believers leave a trail of wholeness in the church not collateral damage.