Gideon was hiding in a winepress when he was visited by the angel of the Lord. God didn't see a wimp; He saw a warrior. Pastor Blake talks about relying on God's strength to accomplish His purposes.
Pastor Blake shares 3 reasons why our community would benefit from a church name change and 3 reasons why Desert Church is appropriate for this next season.
Pastor Christina Barnes shares from Luke 4 about Jesus being tested in the wilderness. Testing isn’t something to be feared or avoided, but God tests people He desires to bless.
Luke 24 describes an encounter that Jesus had with two of his followers after his resurrection. Pastor Blake talks about what Jesus was doing on the road to Emmaus.
Jesus compared himself to the bronze serpent that Moses lifted in the desert in Numbers 21. Pastor Blake talks about how God brings salvation and healing.
God was teaching Israel that he is a good provider in Exodus 16. Pastor Blake talks about how God wants us to trust in his provision when we are in the desert places of life.
God does great things in the desert. In Exodus 19, God invited Israel to experience his presence in the Desert of Sinai. Today, God invites us to come closer when we find ourselves in spiritual desert places.
How do we in the Church become effective communicators of the gospel of Jesus and present it in a way that is inspiring and compelling to others in light of our cultural context? Pastor Blake talks about presenting the gospel on a clean plate.
In Colossians 3, Paul gives the church instruction for how to behave on earth while being heavenly minded. Pastor Blake talks about what it means to be citizens of heaven.
Is there a way of Jesus that helps to make your body an ally to your spirit in the battle against your flesh? Pastor Blake talks about the practice of fasting.
In the story with Mary and Martha, Jesus makes it clear that it is better to be with him than to do things for him. Pastor Blake talks about how being in the presence of God is the ultimate prize.