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Learn how to prepare your heart this Advent season to experience the fullness of joy in Christ. This week, Pastor Ken shares the message of joy from Luke 2:1-11. The angels’ announcement to the shepherds was good news of great joy for all people. Discover how the birth of Jesus turns fear into joy and why true joy is found in the presence of God.
Challenge of the Week: Each day, take a moment to reflect on a specific area of your life where fear has taken root. Write it down and pray for God’s presence to replace that fear with joy. Share your journey with a friend or on social media using #AdventJoyChallenge and tag us to join the conversation.Last Week's Sermon: Missed last week's message on finding peace in God's promises? Listen to Pastor Phil's insights on anchoring your heart in the Prince of Peace here.
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Learn how to anchor your heart and mind in God’s unshakable promises and lay down the tension stealing your peace. In this week’s Advent message, Pastor Phil explores the gift of peace Jesus offers. Drawing from Isaiah 9:6-7 and John 14:27, he shares how true peace isn’t found in perfect circumstances but in the Prince of Peace Himself.
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Identify one area in your life where you feel tension. Starting today, take five minutes every day to pray and mentally give these worries to Jesus and ask for His peace to fill that space. Write about your experience and thoughts and questions or share with a close friend or family. Text us and join the conversation!Missed last week's message on hope?
Dive into the first part of our Advent series, where Pastor Phil discusses the sustaining power of hope in life's trials. Listen here: Advent Series - The Power of Hope.Send us a text
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Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? This week's podcast marks the beginning of our Advent series, where Pastor Phil delves into the profound impact of hope. Learn how hope, firmly anchored in God's promises, can sustain and motivate you through trials. With insights from the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the teachings of Paul, this message will inspire you to embrace a hope that is active, anticipatory, and deeply rooted in faith.
Challenge of the Week:
Each day this week, identify and write down one promise from Scripture that brings you hope. Place each one in a prominent space so that you can reflect on how this promise can serve as an anchor in uncertain times. Text us your thoughts below or share with a friend or family member.Last Week's Sermon:
If you missed last week's message, explore the conclusion of our "Follow Me" series. Pastor Ken discusses what it means to "fish for people" and how God can work through you to bring others into His grace. Listen here: Last Week's Sermon.Send us a text
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Discover what it means to “fish for people” and how God can work through you to bring others into His grace.
Through practical steps and inspiring stories, Pastor Ken challenges us to live out and talk up our faith. In this final message of our “Follow Me” series, Pastor Ken dives into Mark 1:1-18, exploring the heart of the Gospel and the call to follow Jesus by sharing the Good News.
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This week, take a tangible step in sharing the Good News. Identify one person in your life who needs to hear about Jesus' grace. Invite them to coffee or a casual chat, and share your personal testimony of how Jesus has impacted your life. Measure your success by the act of sharing, not the outcome. Let this be your step in "fishing for people" and living out your faith.
🎧 If you missed last week's episode, catch up here to understand the foundational call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, as explored in Matthew 16:13-26.Send us a text
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Discover why following Jesus requires being completely conquered by His love and leadership and how this decision impacts every area of our lives.
This week, we begin our series “Follow Me,” exploring what it truly means to follow Jesus. Pastor Ken dives into Matthew 16:13-26, unpacking Jesus’ radical call to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him wholeheartedly.🏆 Challenge for the Week:
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Discover how to develop a life of prayer that brings peace, healing, and a closer relationship with God.
In this episode, Pastor Matt explores James 5:13-18, emphasizing the power of prayer in every season of life. Learn how to build a faith that turns to God as a first response, not a last resort, and discover the peace and healing that come from a life rooted in prayer.🏆 Challenge for the Week: Set aside five minutes each day to pray, focusing on both your struggles and your joys. Make a note or journal about what you prayed for. Next week, take a look through your notes and ask God to show you how he worked through your prayers.
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In this episode, Pastor Phil unpacks James 5:7-11, teaching us how patience and trust in God help us endure life’s challenges. With a personal addition from Pastor Graham, we’re reminded that God is present with us in every trial. Learn how to build resilience and strengthen your faith during difficult times.
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• James 5:7-11
• John 14:2-3
• Romans 8:28
• Hebrews 12:1-2
🏆Challenge for the Week: This week, practice patience by identifying one area in your life where you feel challenged to wait. Each day, spend five minutes in prayer or meditation, asking God for strength and perspective. Journal your thoughts and any changes you notice in your attitude or circumstances by the end of the week.🎧Looking for More? Last week, Pastor Ken discussed submitting our plans to God from James 4:13-17. Catch up here to learn about aligning your decisions with God's will.
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Pastor Ken dives into James 4:13-17, urging us to submit our plans to God and embrace humility as we navigate life’s uncertainties. Learn how to align your decisions with God’s will and avoid the pitfalls of arrogant planning.
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James 4:13-17Matthew 6:34Psalm 144:3-41 Thessalonians 4:3Galatians 5:25Matthew 26:39Show Notes:
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Conflict is unavoidable, but through James 4, Pastor Phil Kniesel reveals how faith can transform our response to it. This episode explores the roots of conflict, from selfish motives to worldly influences, and shows how God’s grace is the key to lasting peace. Tune in to learn practical ways to deal with anger and conflict biblically, and how submission, worship, and humility can reshape our relationships and lives.
James 4:1-10Isaiah 54:5Luke 15:20Matthew 5Philippians 2:5-8
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Join Pastor Phil Kniesel for this inspiring Thanksgiving message, where he shares four reasons why thankfulness is a powerful spiritual discipline. Through practical examples and powerful scripture, Pastor Phil encourages us to let gratitude shape our perspective, guard us against sin, and recognize God’s control. Choose gratitude today!
Ephesians 5:15-20 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Philippians 4:6-7 Job 1:21 1 Samuel 30:6 1 Peter 2:1
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In this episode, we dive into James 3:13-18, where we learn about two kinds of wisdom: worldly wisdom and the wisdom that comes from God. Discover practical ways to live wisely by aligning your life with God's design, and learn how humility, peace, and integrity can guide you to make better decisions. Follow along as we explore how to live the life God intended.📖 Scripture References:
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In this episode, Pastor Phil unpacks James 3:1-12 to show the profound effect our words have on our lives. Learn how what we say reveals our spiritual maturity and the state of our hearts. Discover practical steps to align your speech with God’s purpose and live out a faith that impacts others.
James 3:1-12 Luke 6:45 Psalm 19:14
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In this episode, Pastor Phil unpacks James 2:14-26 to show how true faith naturally results in action. Explore how a vibrant faith doesn’t just stay in your mind but impacts your choices and your lifestyle. Learn how to live out a faith that transforms everything.
James 2:14-26Ephesians 2:8-9Matthew 7:16-17
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In this episode, Pastor Phil tackles the topic of favoritism and how it contradicts our faith in Jesus. We explore James 2:1-13 to learn what it means to treat everyone equally and extend mercy, just as God does. Discover practical ways to break down favoritism in your daily life and reflect the heart of Christ.
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• James 2:1-13
• Romans 2:10-11
• Matthew 22:37-40
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In this episode, Pastor Phil takes us through James 1:19-21, showing us how faith impacts our response to anger. Learn practical ways to deal with anger in a way that aligns with God’s will, and discover how real faith isn’t just about what you believe but how you live.
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• James 1:19-21
• Ephesians 4:26-27
• Proverbs 29:11
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Join us this week as Pastor Ken explores what it means to have a faith that truly perseveres through life’s challenges. In the first message of our “Faith for Real Life” series, we dive into the Book of James to discover how our faith can remain steadfast, not just in theory but in the everyday realities we face.
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• James 1:2-8
• Hebrews 12:1-2
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Join us this week as Pastor Paul Drader explores the true meaning of worship. Worship isn’t just about singing songs at church—it’s about living a life of obedience, surrender, and devotion to God in response to who He is.
Exodus 20:3Matthew 22:37John 4:21-24Romans 12:1-2Hebrews 12:28
Discover how worship can transform every aspect of your life as we dive into the biblical foundations of worship, the importance of keeping God first, and how to live out true worship daily.
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Welcome back to our Rhythms series! This week, we explore the spiritual discipline of confession. Discover how confessing our sins allows us to reconnect with God, receive His grace, and live in true freedom. Learn practical steps to incorporate confession into your daily life and experience the joy and peace that come with it.
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Welcome back to our Rhythms series! This week, we explore the spiritual discipline of service. Discover how true greatness is found in serving others, and learn practical ways to incorporate service into your daily life, reflecting Jesus’ example of humility and love.
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• Galatians 5:5-14
• Matthew 20:25-26
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Welcome back to our Rhythms series! This week, Pastor Ken McIntyre delves into the spiritual discipline of solitude. Discover how solitude, distinct from isolation, helps us connect deeply with God and find peace in His presence. Learn practical ways to incorporate this powerful practice into your daily life and experience the freedom that comes with it.
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• Luke 5:12-15
• 1 Kings 19:11-13
• Psalm 46:10
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