Given by Rick Avent
While God opened access to the Holy Spirit on the first Pentacost after His resurrection, certain people from Old Testament times also received the Holy Spirit. Who were some of these people that God used to carry out his plans? And what did Paul mean when he wrote in the Faith chapter of Hebrews: that "God having provided something...
Given by Corbin Jackson
Jephthah is often remembered for a single dramatic moment. But the rest of his story—tucked into Judges 11—reveals the deeper power of knowing our history. Authored and preserved by God, that history isn’t myth, bias, or hearsay. It’s a foundation for faith. By setting aside the usual focus, this message uncovers something often missed—and shows why knowing what God has done equi...
Given by Pat Sinon
The 1986 Challenger explosion serves as a warning about groupthink—when people ignore truth to maintain group harmony. Engineers had warned about risks, but pressure from NASA led to disaster. This reflects a deeper issue of social conformity, where people follow the crowd to gain acceptance. The Bible warns against this. Noah stood firm in a corrupt world and obeyed God. Caleb a...
Given by Arnold Hampton
We grapple with certain problems in and out of the church and we wonder why? The book of Habakkuk deals with that. The theme of the book of Habakkuk is "the just will live by faith". When faced with adversity, live by faith.
Given by Randy Salyer
Building a personal relationship with God is important, but it should also reach into every part of our lives and how we connect with others, even those who might not know the truth. This relationship isn’t just about the individual; it’s about being part of something bigger, like a community or a "holy temple" based on Christ and the...
Given by Mike Blackwell
The apostle Paul says in 1 Cor. 13 that three things abide faith hope and love. To survive and grow over the long haul it is impossible to keep going without strong hope. Lose hope and you won’t endure.
Given by David Jackson
As we saw in part 1, “Lord, Help Us to be Real,” Jephthah’s life did not begin as an example for us to follow. He faced real events in his life that brought about significant challenges, which led him to make poor decisions. However, after God began working with Jephthah and the Spirit of God came upon him, he and his d...