1 Chronicles 11 | Benaiah was one of David’s “Mighty Men”—his toughest military fighting group. The Bible describes him as a fearless warrior who is noted for his heroic exploits. He was a brilliant fighter who famously “went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion.” This message will focus on the courage God can give us to conquer our biggest threats.

I Peter 3:14-16 | We have solid reasons for what we believe, and every Christian needs to be well versed in them. This doesn’t mean we should try to bully people into accepting our positions on faith, but we can gently and humbly challenge those who oppose our beliefs.

1 Peter 4:12-19, 5:10 | We have a purpose far higher than the latest election. We have a mission far bigger than any political platform. We are called and commanded to love God and love people and if we will remain faithful to that mission God promises to strengthen us in the process.

Deuteronomy 31:1-8 | “Fear.” Just the sound of the word brings a variety of emotions. It asks the question, “Fight or Flight?” Fear can unnerve us or empower us. Spur us on or hold us back. Everyone struggles with fear, and there are all kinds of fears to stare down in life. In this message, we’ll look at ways to pray away fear’s slimy grip on our lives.

John 20:19-25 | We often live as if doubt is the opposite of faith. But what if doubt is a gateway to greater faith? Today, we'll ask "What to do with doubt?" And discover that struggling with one's faith is often the surest sign we actually have one.

Matthew 8:23-27 | When a storm hits in life we can seek shelter in a lot of things. Often the things we run to are destructive. Jesus is the only one who is not only able to save us, but is also with us in the middle of the storm.

Galatians 4-5 | God’s intention toward us is freedom. He wants to see us live in the freedom that His Son secured on our behalf.

Galatians 2 | The law has zero power to save anyone from anything.

Weekend Scripture: Acts 4:1-14

In increasing numbers, people are putting ultimate faith in science, government, education, and a variety of other entities that cannot do what Jesus is capable of doing. Jesus has the power to rescue us from everything on earth that troubles us. In this message, we will look at the plan of salvation that Jesus fulfilled and what it means for our present and our future.

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