Today it is hard to know what to believe. A recent Gallup pole revealed seven out of ten Americans do not trust the major news networks. The media is seen as a political manipulation machine instead a source of unvarnished truth. Even more prevalent than the deception of today’s media is the religious deception around us. Satan is working hard to draw people away from Jesus. How can we be a strong Christian that is faithful to the end of our life and avoid being deceived? Join me as Paul shows us three pillars for a strong Christian life.

2 Timothy 3:14-17 - How Do I Stand Strong For Jesus? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
2 Timothy 3:14-17 - How Do I Stand Strong For Jesus? - Manuscript - PDF
2 Timothy 3:14-17 - How Do I Stand Strong For Jesus? - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
2 Timothy 3:14-17 - How Do I Stand Strong For Jesus? - Sermon Handout With Blanks Booklet - PDF
2 Timothy 3:14-17 - How Do I Stand Strong For Jesus? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsBible, Bible Study, Inerrancy, Parenting, Mothers, Heroes

For the last 40 years, Gallup surveyed Americans about their belief in the Bible. In 2017, for the first time in the Gallup’s history, more Americans believed the Bible was a book of fables, legends, and moral principles recorded by man (26%) than believed the Bible is the Word of God and relevant to everyday life (24%). More Americans see the Bible as irrelevant than prior generations! Is reading the Bible a waste of time and energy? What happens when we neglect reading the Bible? What does God promise will happen when we take time to read the Bible? This weekend, we study Psalm 19. Join me as we learn why Bible reading is essential for our joy and life.

Psalm 19:1-11 - Take Up And Read - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Psalm 19:1-11 - Take Up And Read - Manuscript - PDF
Psalm 19:1-11 - Take Up And Read - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
Psalm 19:1-11 - Take Up And Read - Sermon Handout With Blanks Booklet - PDF
Psalm 19:1-11 - Take Up And Read - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
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TopicsBible, Bible Study, Bible Reading

Do you remember learning to swim? I learned to swim as a young child in a pool. The scary part of the pool was the deep end where I couldn't touch bottom. Taking a swim in the deep end was petrifying. The only way I would swim in the deep end was if an adult was with me. They could help me. If an adult was with me, I knew it would be ok. In a similar way, Jesus just told the crowds what it would take to be his disciple. Everyone who is a disciple of Jesus needs to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him. That is scary. Those who follow Jesus need to be willing to give up their life! That is scarier than swimming in the deep end of the pool! Wouldn't it be nice it there was a way Jesus could help them so they knew that even if they lost everything for Jesus, it would be ok? As we come to the transfiguration, that is exactly what Jesus does.

Mark 9:1-13 - The Transfiguration - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Mark 9:1-13 - The Transfiguration - Manuscript - PDF
Mark 9:1-13 - The Transfiguration - Sermon Handout - PDF
Mark 9:1-13 - The Transfiguration - Sermon Handout with blanks - PDF
Mark 9:1-13 - The Transfiguration - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsBible, Bible Study, Faith

When it comes to our relationship with Jesus, it is easy to think most of those blessings will be ours in eternity, not today. As we continue our study in Ephesians we learn how we can have more joy from the gift of Jesus today, not just in the future.

Ephesians 3:14-21 -Getting More Joy From The Gift Of The Son - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Ephesians 3:14-21 -Getting More Joy From The Gift Of The Son - Manuscript - PDF
Ephesians 3:14-21 -Getting More Joy From The Gift Of The Son - Sermon Handout - PDF
Ephesians 3:14-21 -Getting More Joy From The Gift Of The Son - Sermon Handout with blanks - PDF
Ephesians 3:14-21 -Getting More Joy From The Gift Of The Son - Leader's Guide - PDF
Ephesians 3:14-21 -Getting More Joy From The Gift Of The Son - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsJoy, Heart, Thought Life, Bible Study, Love, Compassion

How do Christians handle conflict differently than other people? In this message, we learn how Jesus changes the way we handle conflict.


Colossians 3:12–17 - How Does Jesus Change The Way I Treat People? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 3:12–17 - How Does Jesus Change The Way I Treat People? - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 3:12–17 - How Does Jesus Change The Way I Treat People? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 3:12–17 - How Does Jesus Change The Way I Treat People? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsConflict, Character, humility, Gentleness, Patience, Kindness, Love, Compassion, Bible Study, Singing, Thankful, Forgiveness

One of the hardest things to do is find time to read the Bible. When we read the Bible, we find it is one of the most important things for us to do. Psalm 119 tells us why the Bible is a unique book, how time in the Bible changes our lives and how to get the Bible woven into the fabric of our heart. Join us as we take up and read God's good book.


Psalm 119 - Take Up And Read - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Psalm 119 - Take Up And Read - Manuscript - PDF
Psalm 119 - Take Up And Read - Sermon Handout - PDF
Psalm 119 - Take Up And Read - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
Psalm 119 - Take Up And Read - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF
Psalm 119 - Take Up And Read - Daily Reading Plan - PDF

TopicsBible, Bible Study, Bible Reading

Does prayer make a difference? How important is reading our Bible? In our final message in Ephesians, we learn the importance of these practices to knowing God.

Ephesians 6:18-23 -- Why Are Bible Reading And Prayer Important? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Ephesians 6:10-17 -- Why Are Bible Reading And Prayer Important? - Manuscript - PDF
Ephesians 6:10-17 -- Why Are Bible Reading And Prayer Important? - Sermon Handout - PDF

TopicsBible, Bible Study, Prayer

Imagine traveling with your family on summer vacation, your GPS mistakenly guided you through a gang infested area of Los Angeles. You hit a pothole, bursting your tire, leaving you stranded in the worst part of town. While examining your tire, six young men emerge from a nearby building and strut their way in your direction. Your adrenaline begins pumping as you try to imagine ways to protect your wife and children. You could be beaten or even killed in the next few moments. How would things change if you knew those young men just left a Bible study? At the end of the day, while there are many logical reasons to believe the Bible, the most powerful reasons is the Bible's ability to change our lives. In this study, we learn how the Bible goes about changing us and learn a practical strategy to let the Bible do its work in our lives.

Reasons to Believe Your Bible - Personal Reasons - Audio - MP3
Reasons to Believe Your Bible - Personal Reasons - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
Reasons to Believe Your Bible - Personal Reasons - Manuscript - PDF
Reasons to Believe Your Bible - Personal Reasons - Sermon Handout - PDF
Reasons to Believe Your Bible - Personal Reasons - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

TopicsBible, Bible Study