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Why Honor Means Everything

Why Honor Means Everything

Behind promises, miracles, and blessings is honor. We are told numerous times, and numerous ways throughout the Bible to be HONORING if we want things to go well with us. Honoring towards God, parents, spouses, those in authority, and spiritual leaders.But how do we walk out this ever-important important virtue?In this message, Pastor Justin explores the topic of honor, and shares how without honor, we limit how God can work in our lives!
50:3318/11/2024
When You're Tempted to Quit

When You're Tempted to Quit

Tired? Burned out? Ready to give up? We all have times in life where it feels like everything is going wrong, and we're never going to make it through.There are months that feel like years, and years that feel like decades... Times where everything in us wants to stop moving forward.Yet were made by a God who can give us strength to keep going, and to persevere even in difficulty!
41:4212/11/2024
The Lost Art of Integrity

The Lost Art of Integrity

In today's day and age, it seems like integrity is a thing of the past. But God has called each of us to be men and women of integrity!In this message, Pastor Justin looks at the biblical definition of integrity, and challenges us to ask God to search us, and guide us in every area of our lives, so we can truly walk in integrity!
45:2305/11/2024
Finding God Through Doubt & Despair | Pastor Justin Senesi

Finding God Through Doubt & Despair | Pastor Justin Senesi

John was a man called "greatest of all" by Jesus. John was Jesus' cousin, and he helped launch Jesus' ministry, and even baptized him. But when John was sent to prison, he waited for Jesus to send help, supplies, or a miracle, and Jesus didn't do any of those things. So John began to doubt in Jesus, and feel despair in his circumstances.Many of us have experienced those same feeling of doubt and despair when Jesus doesn't move or answer our questions.In this message, Pastor Justin explores the story of John the Baptist and what Jesus has to say to all of us when we begin to doubt Him.
44:4029/10/2024
Unanswered Prayers, Forgotten Promises

Unanswered Prayers, Forgotten Promises

When God hasn't answered your prayers, or fulfilled the promise He made to you months, years, or decades ago, it can shatter your faith. How do we learn to walk in peace, and in belief, when we're reaching the end of things, with no resolution in sight?In this message, Pastor Justin shares truth and encouragement for anyone who has ever felt like God has abandoned His bargain.
41:5622/10/2024
When God Seems Absent

When God Seems Absent

We all know life is full of difficulty. Those times when God seems far away - like He does not hear our cries and prayers for help. But we must remember that Jesus weeps with us even when we blame Him... and our circumstances are not indicative of God's absence. In this message, Pastor Justin shares the hope and peace that we can find, even when God seems absent.
42:4915/10/2024
Wait on the Lord | Pastor Justin Senesi

Wait on the Lord | Pastor Justin Senesi

Are you waiting for a promise to be kept? For the harvest to come from the seeds you've planted? For the prayers you've prayed, prayed, and prayed again to be answered? We know that God is faithful - but what should we do, or NOT do while waiting?In this message, Pastor Justin closes out our series on Galatians by exploring the idea of waiting on the Lord.
38:1807/10/2024
Carly Ogren | Freedom from Sinful Nature

Carly Ogren | Freedom from Sinful Nature

Our Children's Director, Carly Ogren, takes the stage this week to explore Galatians 5 and the truths found within! Join us as we look at the freedom we can find in Christ, and how by the power of the Holy Spirit, we can live transformed lives!
37:2301/10/2024
How to Walk in God's Blessing | Pastor Justin Senesi

How to Walk in God's Blessing | Pastor Justin Senesi

46:4024/09/2024
Stop Fighting, Start Uniting | Pastor Justin Senesi

Stop Fighting, Start Uniting | Pastor Justin Senesi

People need to taste and see that the Lord is good. One of the biggest ways we can help people do that is by showing them how we love one another. But until we get to the point where we stop fighting, and stop seeing other people as the enemy, we can never unite and make a difference.
38:3416/09/2024
Christianity is Not About Rules

Christianity is Not About Rules

Many Christians fall into the trap of legalism. This has been a problem since people began to follow Jesus over 2,000 years ago. In fact, Paul addresses legalism in the second chapter of his letter to the church in Galatia. In this message, Pastor Justin explores Galatians chapter two, and shares why it's grace - not rules - that are most important in Christianity!
43:3710/09/2024
Insecurity and the Need for Approval

Insecurity and the Need for Approval

As Christians, we must not live for the likes and approval of others. But whether it's because of our own insecurity, or our own ego, we often gravitate towards living for just that very thing! As we begin this series on Galatians, let's look at how Paul reminds us to live for the approval of our Savior, not our spectators!
41:3402/09/2024
Ethan Mast | Trusting God with Your Future

Ethan Mast | Trusting God with Your Future

In this message, special guest speaker Ethan Mast shares from scripture and the story of Moses... exploring the idea of surrendering our future to God - even in the face of the unknown!
44:2926/08/2024
Why God Made The Church | Pastor Justin Senesi

Why God Made The Church | Pastor Justin Senesi

The church is a place. The church is a people. The church has a purpose. God made the church for so much more than our own enjoyment!In this message, Pastor Justin takes a look at the purpose for the church, and our place in it!
41:5719/08/2024
God's Truths for When You Hate Your Body

God's Truths for When You Hate Your Body

Ever wondered how God wants us to see ourselves?When it comes to our relationship with God, we most often think about our soul or spirit. We talk about our mind and thought life, too... but the Bible makes it clear that God cares about our physical bodies as well!In this message, Pastor Justin explores how we can learn to love the bodies God gave us, and honor God with them!
36:1512/08/2024
When the Past Still Hurts

When the Past Still Hurts

Every person God has ever used had past hurts. And while you cannot change your past, God can change your future, and His power is greater than your past hurts.
37:3706/08/2024
Serve Like Jesus | Pastor Justin Senesi

Serve Like Jesus | Pastor Justin Senesi

It's time to get up from the table of selfishness, kneel down, and serve others. Because if you aren't willing to SERVE others, you aren't really loving them!
41:1729/07/2024
What It Means to Really Follow Jesus | Pastor Justin Senesi

What It Means to Really Follow Jesus | Pastor Justin Senesi

To really follow Jesus is to accept His desire, direction, and design for your life! If your life has been a series of "you doing what you want" decisions, than you haven't really been following Him.In this message, Pastor Justin breaks down the need to give up EVERY area of our life to God. Not just the areas we want!
45:2722/07/2024
Surrender Your Family | Pastor Aaron Sterling

Surrender Your Family | Pastor Aaron Sterling

44:4016/07/2024
Faith is Spelled R.I.S.K. | Pastor Andy Sileno

Faith is Spelled R.I.S.K. | Pastor Andy Sileno

Join us as we wrap up our "More Than Enough" series.
48:0109/07/2024
You Don't Trust God with Your Money | Pastor Justin Senesi

You Don't Trust God with Your Money | Pastor Justin Senesi

If we say that God is all-powerful, all-loving, all-good, and will never leave us or forsake us, than why do so many of us struggle when it comes to actually TRUSTING God? Especially with our finances?Most often it's because of a little thing called fear! In this message, we'll look at what it takes to move from a mindset of fear, to a mindset of "more than enough!"
40:4125/06/2024
Handling Conflict with Your Kids | Pastor Justin Senesi

Handling Conflict with Your Kids | Pastor Justin Senesi

Few things are as important - and as difficult - as parenting with love, patience, and humilityIn this message we'll explore how to emotionally engage with your children, handle conflicts, and embody Christ's love to help guide your children towards a life-long relationship with God and healthy relationships with others.
29:3611/06/2024
Build Them Up | Pastor Justin Senesi

Build Them Up | Pastor Justin Senesi

When it comes to our relationships - be it with a spouse, friend, child, or parent, we have to make sure we are building them up, and not tearing them down. Sounds easy, right?However, in an imperfect world full of frustrations, cutting sarcasm, hurt feelings, and ongoing conflict, it can be hard to do!Let's take a look at how to a life of kindness, how to build up those around us, and how to effectively, honestly, APOLOGIZE when we fall short.
48:3403/06/2024
Finding God's Plan for Your Kids

Finding God's Plan for Your Kids

Join us as we take a look at the process of earning your children's respect through Christ-like love and patience. We'll look at how to transform your parenting by putting your children's needs first... and learn how to discover God's vision for their lives!
47:2628/05/2024
How to Parent Your Kids Well | Pastor Justin Senesi

How to Parent Your Kids Well | Pastor Justin Senesi

To parent well, we must have a target we are aiming for! In this message, Pastor Justin looks at what the Bible teaches us about raising kids, and which targets are worth aiming for!
42:4421/05/2024
Four Keys to Raising Godly Kids

Four Keys to Raising Godly Kids

In this special "tag-team" message, Pastor Andy and his wife, Suzanne, share four keys found in Luke 2:52 that shed light on how to raise kids for God!
45:5414/05/2024
It's Not About Giving Them a "Good Life" | Pastor Justin Senesi

It's Not About Giving Them a "Good Life" | Pastor Justin Senesi

When we start out as parents, we all have priorities - they're the things we think are most important for our child to have as they become adults... success, well-roundedness, financial independence, a strong will, education, or culture.None of these qualities are inherently bad. They are all often marks of having had a "good life." Yet giving your child a "good life" cannot be your goal in raising a child. There are much higher, and more important standards we need to aim for!In this message, Pastor Justin breaks down what the Bible says is truly important in raising children - and in living our own life! Because children mimic much more what they SEE as opposed to what we SAY...
50:3006/05/2024
What Happens Five Minutes After You Die

What Happens Five Minutes After You Die

35:3822/04/2024
How to Face Death | Pastor Justin Senesi

How to Face Death | Pastor Justin Senesi

In this message, Pastor Justin explores the biblical perspective on death, emphasizing freedom from fear through Christ's sacrifice and the acknowledgment of death as an enemy. Because each of us must find a balance between fearlessness and reverence for life, echoing Paul's sentiment in Philippians, that "to live is Christ, and to die is gain."
37:2215/04/2024
Orphans, Elderly, Immigrants, and Abortions | Pastor Justin Senesi

Orphans, Elderly, Immigrants, and Abortions | Pastor Justin Senesi

43:0308/04/2024
When You Feel Dead | Pastor Justin Senesi

When You Feel Dead | Pastor Justin Senesi

Whether it's from doubts, discouragement, or delay, we've all had those times in life when we feel dead. But Jesus came to overcome death - in all it's forms! In this special Easter message, Pastor Justin shares how when we run to the resurrection, dead things in our life won't stay dead!
37:0008/04/2024
An Encounter with God (Student Interview)

An Encounter with God (Student Interview)

25:4125/03/2024
God Still Empowers | Pastor Justin Senesi

God Still Empowers | Pastor Justin Senesi

Join us as we explore biblical wisdom from Joshua, Hebrews, James, and more. In this message, learn to conquer your mountains with God's strength - turning obstacles into miracles!
39:4118/03/2024
Because God Still Heals | Bishop Rick Callahan

Because God Still Heals | Bishop Rick Callahan

In this special message from Bishop Rick Callahan, you'll hear prayers for healing, for a filling of the Holy Spirit, and to receive a heart for prayer.Bishop Rick shares stories from his 40 years of ministry experience, and teaches from scripture in a way that will encourage, motivate, and uplift you!This message is a compilation of what Bishop Rick shared at the 9 & 11AM services on 03/10/24
01:01:4912/03/2024
Why Doesn't God Answer My Prayers? | Pastor Justin Senesi

Why Doesn't God Answer My Prayers? | Pastor Justin Senesi

When faced with difficult or excruciating circumstances, it's easy to wonder "Why doesn't God just get me out of this?!"In this message, Pastor Justin explores the biblical truths that lead us to an incredible answer; If God helped get the Israelites through the Red Sea, He will be with you in your situation today.
41:2705/03/2024
A God Who Provides | Pastor Justin Senesi

A God Who Provides | Pastor Justin Senesi

Yes, He really will meet your needs! It's easy to wonder if the God who the bible says "will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus" will really be there when we need Him.In this message, Pastor Justin looks at how although God doesn’t promise an easy journey; He does promise to meet our needs along the way... not our WANTS, but our needs!
27:4126/02/2024
Five Ways to Know Where God is Leading You | Pastor Justin Senesi

Five Ways to Know Where God is Leading You | Pastor Justin Senesi

In this message, Pastor Justin walks us through the five pillars God will use to help guide, direct, and lead you - showing what the direction He wants to take your life! Because to be led by God means not getting ahead of Him but patiently following Him.
48:3820/02/2024
Hold Nothing Back | Pastor Justin Senesi

Hold Nothing Back | Pastor Justin Senesi

43:0612/02/2024
Risk It All | Pastor Aaron Sterling

Risk It All | Pastor Aaron Sterling

42:0606/02/2024
Strike the Ground | Pastor Justin Senesi

Strike the Ground | Pastor Justin Senesi

"Strike the ground when you're surrounded by enemies. Strike the ground when you think victory is impossible. Strike the ground when the news is bad. Strike the ground when you feel like your marriage is failing. Strike the ground when your thoughts are messed up, and your life is messed up. Keep striking the ground because God can change it. God can do it. He can make it happen!"
38:5130/01/2024
Build an Altar | Pastor Justin Senesi

Build an Altar | Pastor Justin Senesi

34:3322/01/2024
Get Into God's Presence | Pastor Justin Senesi

Get Into God's Presence | Pastor Justin Senesi

35:5408/01/2024
The Faithfulness of God | Pastor Aaron Sterling

The Faithfulness of God | Pastor Aaron Sterling

Constant in forgiveness, and constant in love. It is present in the process, and it is at work even while we are unaware. It saves us, redeems us, restores us, and shapes us. It grows us, and allows us to be made more like Him. It is the faithfulness of God!
41:0002/01/2024
Hope for the Rejected

Hope for the Rejected

35:4727/12/2023
You Matter to God | Pastor Justin Senesi

You Matter to God | Pastor Justin Senesi

Ever felt unloved, neglected, overlooked, or forgotten? At one time or another, we all have. How much more does this hurt at Christmas time? When we hear about the gifts, cards, memories, and experiences those around us are getting, and this year, you're alone.We want you to know you matter to God... and we can prove it!In this message, Pastor Justin looks at how when the birth of Jesus took place, the ONLY group of people God brought a special invitation to were the lonely and the outcasts.
39:2518/12/2023
Are you hurting? God has THIS message for you

Are you hurting? God has THIS message for you

33:2011/12/2023
Finding Hope as An Outsider | Bob Aycoth

Finding Hope as An Outsider | Bob Aycoth

44:2305/12/2023
How We Left the Occult

How We Left the Occult

51:3427/11/2023
Distinguishing the Counterfeit

Distinguishing the Counterfeit

37:5220/11/2023
Understanding the Spiritual Realm | Pastor Justin Senesi

Understanding the Spiritual Realm | Pastor Justin Senesi

44:4106/11/2023