James 1:14-15 | Sin leads to death. We often forget how destructive sin is and end up trivializing it and feeding it. Instead we can choose to resist it, avoid it, surrender it, and crucify it.

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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.

Isaiah 9:6 | A counselor comes alongside someone in their time of need and imparts truth and wisdom. In a culture saturated with counselors we have the perfect counselor in and through Jesus who came alongside us in our time of need. Who can we come alongside during this Christmas season?

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.

Exodus 3:1-17:7 | Leading hundreds of thousands of people for 40 years in a desolate wasteland was no picnic in the park for Moses. As a leader, he had to improvise, overcome daunting obstacles, deal with difficult personalities, and push past personal insecurities to be effective. In this message, we will learn some simple principles to help us deal with the complex problems we often face in life.

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.

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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Weekend Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Jesus' goal for his followers is the comprehensive freedom that only he can provide. He sets people free from the bondage of shame, the prison of insecurity, the dungeon of regret, the handcuffs of fear, and so many other forms of captivity.

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Weekend Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Jesus was capable of getting the forces of nature to listen to him and obey him. If he was able to get a storm to calm down, it seems likely that he’d be able to help us confront many of the challenges we face in life. From fear to worry to anger and all of the behavioral by-products that flow out of these powerful forces at work in us, Jesus wants to help us overcome them.

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