When our faith is tested, we are invited to draw closer to the God who draws near to us in our trials. In this study, we'll explore more of the ways God works good in our lives through trials.

James 1:2-3 // Why God Tests You (Part 3)

14 days ago 31m 46s

One of the reasons God sends us trials is to reveal the genuineness (or lack thereof) of our faith. We'll talk about that in this study, as well as a profound perspective on trials that unfold in the aftermath of our failures.For discussion

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James 1:2-3 // Why God Tests You (Part 2)

19 days ago 30m 11s

God sends trials to get our attention and sometimes He sends trials to humble us. Learn why that's a good thing, and how the Lord uses trials to get us to the place where He can bless us.For discussion questions and video for this message, v

James 1:2-3 // Why God Tests You (Part 1)

27 days ago 33m 36s

James shares a shocking command, instructing believers to view their trials with joy. In this study, we’ll learn why God sends trials to His children, and why they’re so good for us.For discussion questions and video for this message, visit

James 1:1 // We Are Slaves of Christ

29 days ago 35m 1s

Despite being a recognized apostle and the half-brother of Jesus, James identifies himself as, "a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ". In this study, we'll talk about what it means to be a slave to Christ, and why it's the most blessed

John 20:19-20 // Unmet Expectations & Unexpected Joy

Apr 2nd, 2024 36m 46s

On the first Easter Sunday, we find the disciples hiding together for fear of the religious leaders. Their expectations of who Jesus was and what He came to do were dashed to pieces when He was brutally murdered at the hands of the Romans. But

Acts 28:2-31 // The Gospel is Not Bound

Mar 26th, 2024 49m 53s

Paul continues his journey to Rome being used by God mightily along the way and, according to Church tradition, planting churches everywhere he went. And as we wrap up the Book of Acts, we are reminded that most of the time, the glorious truth

Acts 28:30-31 // The Kingdom of God

Mar 19th, 2024 39m 48s

The final scene in the book of Acts doesn’t appear to be all that inspiring. The Apostle Paul is under house arrest in Rome. He’s allowed visitors, but he isn’t allowed to travel anywhere. But that’s OK. Because placing an Apostle under house a

Pressing On to the Abundant Life

Mar 17th, 2024 48m 24s

Jesus said that He came to give His followers abundant life. But none of us are magically transported into this blessing once we become a Christian. We need to follow Jesus by faith, through obstacles that stand in the way of us experiencing th

Acts 27:1-28:1 // Paul's Perilous Journey

Mar 5th, 2024 38m 58s

Paul finally begins his journey to Rome, only to run into a deadly storm on the Mediterranean Sea that threatens to kill him and the 267 other people on board. But amid the chaos and terror, Paul emerges as a leader filled with Christlike faith

Acts 25:1-26:32 // Paul Appears Before Festus and Agrippa II

Feb 27th, 2024 49m 38s

As Felix, the governor of Judea, is recalled to Rome, a new governor, Festus, arrives. He examines Paul's case and puts on a special audience with Paul for King Agrippa II, allowing Paul to state his case by sharing his incredible testimony.

Acts 23:12-24:27 // Paul and Felix

Feb 21st, 2024 49m 39s

An imminent assassination plot necessitates Paul being rushed out of Jerusalem by night under military escort. He is taken to the governor's mansion in Caesarea Maritima, where he is placed on trial before Felix. As Paul is afforded an opportun

Acts 22:22-23:11 // The Comfort of Christ

Feb 13th, 2024 57m 2s

The Roman commander Claudius Lysias continues trying to figure out why the Jews in Jerusalem are so agitated by Paul. And in the midst of Paul's discouragement, a visit from Jesus teaches us about the nature of His supernatural comfort.

Acts 22:1-21 // Paul's Testimony

Feb 6th, 2024 38m 42s

Paul responds to being brutally attacked in Jerusalem by sharing his testimony with those who had just tried to take his life. His testimony serves as an example of how Christians can share their testimony when God provides opportunities to do

Acts 21:26-40 // A Riot in Jerusalem

Jan 30th, 2024 52m 41s

Paul's attempts to appease the Jewish believers in Jerusalem backfire, as a riot breaks out on the Temple Mount and he has to be rescued by a Roman commander and over 200 soldiers. We'll also dig a little deeper into one of the central issues o

Acts 21:15-24 // Tension in Jerusalem

Jan 23rd, 2024 39m 57s

As Paul arrives in Jerusalem, he is greeted with the news that he has become a lightning rod of controversy as issues of culture, heritage, ethnicity, and traditions collide with the Gospel. We'll see Paul display incredible humility, as he pur

Acts 21:1-14 // Living on Mission, Together

Jan 18th, 2024 41m 36s

Paul and his team are making their way to Jerusalem, and they get a lot of help along the way. There was a mission to fulfill and everyone played a part in getting the job done. In this message, we consider what it would look like today for the

Acts 21:1-14 // Paul's Journey to Jerusalem

Jan 18th, 2024 45m 51s

Paul leaves the Ephesian elders in Miletus and heads for Jerusalem, which requires a few stops along the way. In this message, we'll witness the special bond between genuine believers and delve into some issues related to the gift of prophecy.

Acts 20:35 // How to Live a Blessed Life

Jan 2nd, 2024 42m 9s

Jesus says it is more blessed to give than to receive. In this message, we'll learn how to experience the blessing Jesus associates with giving, in our lives.

Acts 20:35 // Christmas in Miletus

Dec 29th, 2023 14m 25s

When Paul met with the Ephesian elders in Miletus, he called them to remember Jesus' words, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." Jesus perfectly embodied these words in His earthly life. And this Christmas season, we are called to reme

Acts 20:32-38 // On Guard (Part 3)

Dec 19th, 2023 43m 55s

As Paul wraps up his parting words to the Ephesian elders, we'll learn what happened to the Church at Ephesus in the decades that followed.

Acts 20:30-31 // On Guard (Part 2)

Dec 12th, 2023 35m 42s

Paul continues warning the Ephesian elders about the danger false teachers pose to the Church. We'll survey some of what the Bible tells us about the motivations and practices of false teachers, along with some practical examples.

Acts 20:28-29 // On Guard (Part 1)

Dec 6th, 2023 1h 1m

As Paul continues sharing his parting words with the Ephesian elders, he commands them to prioritize their walk with Christ and watch out for "wolves."