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Change - Holy Spirit and Hardship

July 28, 2015 21:40 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MB

The presence of hardship is the environment where God does good things and exciting things. Hardship could be a powerful opportunity for God's people to bring glory to His name.

Change - Sufficiently Bothered

July 28, 2015 21:37 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MB

Burdens realized can be the start of something wonderful if given to God. If we are sufficiently bothered by injustice, sin, or needs, we can change our world. What bothers you about this world that you belive God can change through you?

Change - Depravity

July 28, 2015 21:34 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MB

The most critical step for real change in your life is admitting you have a problem. Much like addicts in a 12-step program, we need to admit we are sinners (confess) and be healed.

A Case for Dad

June 26, 2015 16:34 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

We find that our culture is placing the importance of dad lower and lower. The truth is that a dad is a significant part of leading a family. Dads are needed and dads are important.

A.D. - Embracing & Excluding

June 18, 2015 21:19 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Jesus ministry was characterized by embracing the kinds of people that the regular religious folk of his time did not want to embrace. With this message, pastor Byron concludes the A.D. series by challenging us to open our hearts to people in our culture who are difficult to embrace.

A.D. - Transformed by the Word

June 18, 2015 19:17 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

In the book of Acts, Jesus' words and the teaching of the Apostles were transformative. The church grew exponentially. New converts were won every day because of the Word. Since then, it has become quite apparent that of all the books you could have, the Bible is most valuable.

A.D. - Conversion

June 18, 2015 18:03 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

One of the most powerful stories in the New Testament regarding conversions and great change is that of Saul's experience on the road to Damascus and then his very different life thereafter. This is a message stemming from the A.D. series based on the book of Acts.

God is Not Only Powerful but Personal

June 18, 2015 17:58 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

One of the most amazing qualites about God is that He is so personal, knowing us fully, and, at the same time, so powerful. Jim Sanders sets forth this message about what God is truly about.

A.D. - Acts & God's Noninterventions

May 22, 2015 18:53 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MB

When we look at the book of Acts, we find how God intervened in amazing ways. But, just as amazing and effective were His noninterventions. God sometimes allows events to transpire without any action and we find out that there was a reason. We can find several clues to answer the question, "Why did God allow this to happen?". May we trust God with our lives no matter the circumstances.

A.D. - Mother's Day & Encouragement

May 22, 2015 18:50 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MB

Looking at Barnabas, we can see how encouragement is vital for a movement of God. Are you an encourager?

A.D. - Authentic Community

May 22, 2015 18:43 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MB

To be authentic in the midst of others can bring about a great movement of God. When we are sincere and honest with others, God can do a great work in us and through us.

A.D. - Overcoming Persecution

May 22, 2015 18:37 - 28 minutes - 39 MB

Many today sum up any afflictin or sickness as persecution of faith. Literally being persecuted because of your faith is a very differnt experience. Persecution of the early church was far greater than most of us will ever know. May we know the difference and be ready to stand when the forces around us truly persecute us for our faith in Christ.

A.D. - Waiting

May 22, 2015 18:34 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MB

Waiting is a lost art in today's world. We don't want to wait for anything. Sometimes God wants us to wait on Him. And, it's in the waiting that God develops our faith in Him.

A.D. - Spirit Inspired Witnesses

May 22, 2015 18:31 - 24 minutes - 45.3 MB

The people that God will bless and use the most are those who listen to the Spirit and respond with, "yes". What is the Spirit of God saying to you today?

EASTER - Transformed In and Out

May 22, 2015 18:26 - 19 minutes - 35.2 MB

The message of Easter is one of transformation. Jesus didn't just die on the cross for our forgiveness, but for our heart to be transformed. This message starts the series following A.D. on NBC.

Blessed - Fatigue, Focus and Renewal

April 09, 2015 20:18 - 21 minutes - 39.6 MB

What are you doing with the time you've been given? As disciples of Jesus, the greatest concern we should have is one of 'what we are doing with our time'.

EASTER 2015 "Transformed - In and Out"

April 09, 2015 20:12 - 19 minutes - 35.2 MB

The message of Easter is one of transformation. Jesus didn't just die on the cross for our forgiveness, but for our heart to be transformed. This message starts the series following A.D. on NBC.

The Truth About Integrity

April 02, 2015 17:40 - 30 minutes - 55.9 MB

We live in a world where truth is bendable. Promises are empty. Words are cheap. Jesus calls us to be people of integrity and follow through with our promises. We are the light in a dark and untruthful world.

Blessed - The Blessing of Surrender

April 02, 2015 17:35 - 26 minutes - 48.9 MB

We are so blessed when we allow God control. We are blessed when we surrender to one another as well. The world will see Jesus in us when we do.

Blessed - It Is a Matter of the Heart

April 02, 2015 17:17 - 22 minutes - 41.2 MB

We are blessed due to internal matters. Part of the series Blessed.

Blessed - Reaping & Sowing

March 06, 2015 19:40 - 26 minutes - 47.7 MB

When Jesus taught that it is more blessed to give than to receive, He was uncovering the secret to fulfillment. To be blessed is in direct relation to what is sown.

Commitment Understood

February 27, 2015 22:02 - 28 minutes - 51.3 MB

When Jesus said, "The Kingdom of God is like a pearl...", he was explaining real commitment. Commitment requires loyalty and perseverance. And, commitment is indicative of what is on the inside. What do you value the most in life?

Pride & Humility - Pharisee & Tax Collector

February 12, 2015 21:22 - 22 minutes - 40.5 MB

There's a particular story in the New Testament where Jesus sets the record straight between two figures. It serves as a showcase for the proud and the humble. Jesus regards honesty and humility higher than proclaimed piety.

Pride & Humility - Pride & Criticism

February 12, 2015 21:15 - 16 minutes - 30.9 MB

How well do you take criticism? It would do us all some good to listen and consider. Sometimes, criticism is helpful. We must not allow pride to get in the way of being helped.

Pride & Humility - Humility & Losing

January 30, 2015 15:52 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MB

We don't usually like to lose. All that is within us seems to scream, "Go for it!" and "Win at all cost!". However, scripture is explicit about losing ourselves to gain eternity. Jesus taught that humility and losing "self" was key to the kingdom. Losing can not only usher in the love of God, but can teach us many things about who we are in relationship to God.

Pride & Humility - Humility is The Greatest

January 23, 2015 20:29 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MB

Humility is truly the greatest while pride is destructive. As we submit to the Lord in our living we are open to His leadership. While we view ourselves as children of God and important to His plan, we must be careful not to raise our view of ourselves too highly.

Pride & Humility - Overview

January 23, 2015 20:08 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MB

Kickoff to the series Pride & Humility. We can be either extreme in our behavior. We can think of ourselves more highly than we shold or think too low of ourselves as well. We should seek meekness in all that we do.

Resolution: Build the Temple

January 09, 2015 20:30 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MB

This message is based on the book of Haggai and draws parallels between the Israelites of those days to us today. The prophet's message is clear that we should tend to the highest priority - glorifying God with our lives.

Closer to God: Drifting

January 09, 2015 20:23 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MB

We can tend to drift in our walk with the Lord. This message examines King Solomon's tendency to drift away from his commitment to God and gives instruction for us to avoid this problem with a set of reference points for our lives.

Christmas 2014 - Mary's Remarkable Faith

December 22, 2014 22:08 - 22 minutes - 41.3 MB

The Christian life is all about how you live out your faith. Mary was a prime example of this with her strong faith regardless of cricumstances. May Christmas be a reminder of great faith when we peer into the storyline about the birth of the Savior.

Christmas 2014 - The Humble Gift

December 22, 2014 21:19 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MB

Christmas is really about a gift. That gift is Jesus. He came as a humble servant to all. Since the beginning of time, the root of sin has been pride. Jesus was the example of humility and taught us to live just as He did. Christmas is not only a reminder of the gift of salvation, but a signal to live our lives in humility just as Jesus did.

Christmas 2014 - Is There Anything You Can Count On When You Can't Count On Anything?

December 19, 2014 22:38 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Our world has changed so much and it does not show signs of stopping. In fact, futurists say that change will become even faster as we progress through the next twenty years. What can we depend on anymore? What never changes? Christ is the ONLY constant in our world.

Closer to God: Walking with God

November 20, 2014 22:20 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

What kind of adventures does God have in store for you? When we walk with God, fully trusting and following in His direction, we will experience the amazing things God will do through us.

Closer to God: Disobedient God

November 14, 2014 17:06 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

We tend to do just as the Isrealite people did in Exodus. Just like the people of God who made the golden calf because they were impatient with Moses being on top of Mt. Sinai for so long, we can lose patience and look for replacement gods too. We are asked to wait on Him no matter what the circumstances. If we are close to God and spend time with Him, we will trust Him and keep the faith.

Journey to Hope - Toxic Killers

November 07, 2014 22:49 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

What are you hindered by in your pursuit of hope? We need to deal with the issues in our life that keep us from the fulfillment that Jesus brings us. This message encourages us to "shake it off" and "step up into truth".

Journey to Hope - Hope Together

November 07, 2014 15:48 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

Together is a proven method of success. We know that much can be achieved when we help one another. This is certainly true when it comes to our spiritual journeys. God has placed individuals in your life to help you, so utilize the resource. God may have a plan to use you to help someone else get back on track, so follow through. We can find "hope" together.

Journey to Hope - Hope and the Future

October 24, 2014 16:37 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

What possibilities does God have for you? Regardless of your challenges and circumstances, He has a plan and purpose for you. The future is full of hope for those who love the Lord.

Journey to Hope - Refueling Hope

October 24, 2014 14:30 - 24 minutes - 44.6 MB

Are you bored in your spiritual life? The walk with Christ is not supposed to be dull. If you are over committed and busy with no priority given to your spiritual life, you will experience this. We need to spend time with God in prayer, bible study and worship. Hope is found in a close walk with Him that is properly fueled.

Journey to Hope - Hope Changes Our Lives

October 17, 2014 14:38 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

Hope is critical to our survival. It is one of the main aspects of our faith in Christ. This message is the launch of the series JOURNEY TO HOPE.

Fat Generosity

September 19, 2014 19:19 - 30 minutes - 56.3 MB

We are, in essence, to be like fat cells to this world. We should nurture, comfort and help those around us. We should be storehouses of generosity.

Philippians - Fill Your Mind Well

September 19, 2014 15:44 - 23 minutes - 42.7 MB

Junk in, Junk out. We must be diligent in our efforts to monitor what we allow into our minds and hearts. Does your pursuit of being like Jesus include such an endeavor? Paul warns that what is put in will eventually come out.

Philippians - Let Go & Press On

September 12, 2014 15:07 - 27 minutes - 50.6 MB

The Christian life is one that requires us to give up something to gain something. We must give up that which is in the way of our commitment to Christ in order to gain Him in our lives. In Philippians 3, Paul writes about the old gains of the flesh he now considers loss for the sake of Christ. What do you consider gain in your life? What needs to be given up?

Philippians - Better Than Others

September 02, 2014 14:43 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

One of the lessons of Philippians is the humility of Christ. We should consider others better than ourselves. Paul was trying to teach a proper attitude to the church at Philippi. If we are in Christ, we must act just as He did.

Philippians - To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain

September 02, 2014 14:21 - 23 minutes - 43.3 MB

Paul knew what it meant to match mindset with heart condition. If we are truly followers and love the Lord, our lives will be reflective of that and our attitude about death will be different too. A life of Christ extends beyond this earthly experience. Our time here is one that should point heavenward. What is your life really about?

Philippians - It Takes All Kinds

August 19, 2014 16:36 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

God is God of all. He uses all kinds for His plan to be fulfilled. Many times, we shy away from those who require a bit more grace than others. Yet God uses those types to develop certain characteristics within us. We should never dismiss what God can do through those around us regardless of what we think.

Trophy Child

August 15, 2014 19:45 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Raising a child can be tough. Their happiness is so important to us as parents. However, if we teach them that they are the center of the universe, we will fail them. Loving our kids has to include doing what is best for them. A powerful and practical message for parents.

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