In this introduction to the Book of Numbers, Pastor Dorrell examines the often-overlooked story of Israel's 40-year journey in the wilderness. Using the analogy that after the "wedding" at Sinai comes the "marriage," this sermon explores the real-life journey of faith with all its challenges. Focusing on the census in the first chapter, the message unpacks God’s call for His people to be counted, signifying a universal expectation of commitment and participation. This sermon challenges believers to embrace the responsibility that comes with being part of God's family, highlighting that the rewards of belonging, fellowship, and shared victory far outweigh any sacrifice required.
Read MoreIn a world where we meticulously protect our phones with cases and screen protectors, do we show the same diligence in guarding our hearts? Continuing in Proverbs 4, Pastor Andrew focuses on one of the most vital commands in scripture: to guard your heart above all else. Using powerful analogies of an unlatched gate and a water filter, he illustrates how the heart is the source from which our entire life flows. This message explores the practical ways we can tune our ears to God's voice, treasure His Word as a filter for life's impurities, and actively protect ourselves from the influences that seek to contaminate our souls. It’s a stirring challenge to "check the gate" of your heart, because what you allow in will ultimately determine the direction of your life.
Read MoreIn this message, Pastor Dorrell addresses the complex topic of Christian liberty using 1 Corinthians 8 as a guide. He explores the historical conflict in the Corinthian church over eating meat sacrificed to idols to reveal a timeless principle: knowledge must be governed by love. While we may have the freedom to do something, our choices must be filtered through a consideration for how they affect others. This sermon offers practical guidelines for navigating modern "gray areas," challenging us to exercise our freedom not just based on what is permissible, but on what is loving and edifying to the church body.
Read MoreIn a world that glorifies busyness, how do we make space for what truly matters? Drawing from 1 Corinthians 7 and a key principle in Ecclesiastes 4:6, Pastor Dorrell discusses the spiritual danger of an over-cluttered life. He explains that our constant hurry, endless responsibilities, and accumulation of things—even good things—can prevent us from hearing God’s voice and experiencing His peace. This message offers a practical challenge to choose "a handful with quietness" over a life full of "travail and vexation of spirit," freeing ourselves from distraction to better attend upon the Lord and find true spiritual rest.
Read MoreIn this message, Pastor Daniel explores the profound choice presented in Proverbs 4 between the two paths available in life. Using Solomon's urgent instruction to his son as a guide, he illustrates the critical difference between the path of the just—which shines brighter over time like a rising dawn—and the path of the wicked, a deceptive road that descends into darkness and causes one to stumble. This sermon serves as a powerful call to self-reflection, urging us to consider which direction our decisions and attitudes are taking us. It is a challenge to consciously choose the way of wisdom, hold fast to it, and avoid the subtle but powerful pull toward a life of folly and regret.
Read MoreIn this message from 1 Corinthians, Pastor Dorrell addresses the common feeling that we could serve God better if only our circumstances were different. Drawing from Paul’s instruction to the Corinthian church, this sermon challenges the idea that we need a new job, a different marital status, or a change of location to be effective for Christ. Instead, we are called to view our current life as a divine assignment. Discover how your workplace, neighborhood, and family are the unique and consequential mission field God has given you, and learn to embrace the purpose you can fulfill right where you are, today.
Read MoreLife can often feel overwhelming, with daily pressures and major decisions causing stress and anxiety. Using the story of Jesus calming the storm in Mark chapter 4, Jason Cohan explores a powerful alternative to fear. He presents three foundational truths to anchor our faith when we feel we might perish: God has a specific plan for our lives, He always cares for our best interest, and He maintains absolute control over every storm we face. This message challenges us to exchange our worry for a profound peace that comes from trusting in the sovereignty of the one whom even the winds and the sea obey.
Read MoreKicking off a new series in Proverbs chapter 4, Pastor Daniel examines why wisdom is called "the principal thing." He defines true wisdom not as worldly knowledge, but as a spiritual understanding that sees life from an eternal perspective, making it far more valuable than wealth, power, or success. Highlighting the critical responsibility of passing this treasure from one generation to the next, Pastor Daniel challenges listeners to actively and intentionally pursue wisdom at all costs. This message explores the lifelong cycle of getting and giving wisdom, showing how this singular pursuit guards, promotes, and enriches every aspect of our lives.
Read MorePastor Dorrell examines the challenging and sensitive topic of marriage, divorce, and remarriage by navigating through key passages in the New and Old Testaments. He explains God's original intent for marriage as a sacred, lifelong covenant, while also addressing the difficult exceptions of infidelity and abandonment that arise from the "hardness of heart." Ultimately, this message calls believers to honor the sanctity of their current marriage, offers hope and redemption for those who have experienced the tragedy of divorce, and encourages all to reflect Christ's restorative love within their most intimate relationship.
Read MoreIn this challenging conclusion to our series in the Book of Judges, Pastor Dorrell examines the horrific and shocking narrative of chapters 19-21. This single, brutal story of a Levite, his concubine, and a subsequent civil war serves as a graphic illustration of what happens when a nation has no king and, as the text says, "every man did that which was right in his own eyes." This message unpacks how this ancient account exposes the devastating consequences of moral relativism, drawing a direct parallel to our modern culture that prizes personal truth over absolute standards. It is a vital warning about what happens when human solutions are applied to spiritual problems and a powerful call to anchor our lives in the unchanging truth of God's Word.
Read MoreWe all care what other people think about us, but what if our primary concern was what God thinks—specifically, about our words and our innermost thoughts? In this message, Pastor John examines the powerful prayer found in Psalm 19:14, "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight." He explores the unbreakable link between our inner life and our outward expression, challenging us to identify the things that compete with God for first place in our hearts. This sermon serves as a practical guide to aligning our focus, taming our tongue, and living a fully integrated life that is pleasing to God by depending on Him as our ultimate strength and redeemer.
Read MoreFollowing up on the discussion of immorality in the culture, Pastor Dorrell turns to 1 Corinthians 7:1-9 to address the sanctity and potential pitfalls within marriage. He unpacks the Apostle Paul’s direct instructions regarding physical intimacy, explaining that it is a God-given gift meant exclusively for the marital covenant. This sermon confronts the common but unbiblical extremes of either worldly indulgence or a rigid, joyless abstinence. Pastor Dorrell challenges married couples to see intimacy not as a weapon or bargaining chip, but as a mutual, joyful responsibility and a selfless gift that protects the union from temptation and strengthens the bond of becoming "one flesh" in a way that honors God's design.
Read MoreThe story of Micah and the tribe of Dan in Judges 17-18 illustrates a dark period in Israel's history where "every man did that which is right in his own eyes." Pastor Dorrell examines this sobering narrative of stolen silver, household idols, and a priest-for-hire to reveal the profound dangers of a faith based on personal convenience. This message challenges us to consider our own motives, asking whether our spiritual lives are truly guided by the authority of Scripture or if we have created a customized Christianity that suits our personal preferences.
Read MoreContinuing the series in Psalm 19, Pastor Andrew shifts the focus from God's glory in creation to the role of His Word as a mirror for our own hearts. This message explores the two kinds of sin David prays about: the "secret faults" we are blind to and the "presumptuous sins" we knowingly commit. Through compelling illustrations, you will see how unaddressed sin distorts the image of God in our lives and learn why we must humbly allow Scripture to expose our blind spots. This sermon is a powerful call to depend on God's Word daily to cleanse us and protect us from the destructive dominion of sin.
Read MoreIn this message from 1 Corinthians 6, Pastor Dorrell examines the Apostle Paul's urgent correction to a church that had mistaken Christian liberty for a license to indulge. The Corinthians' catchphrases—"All things are permissible" and "Meats for the belly"—are countered with the profound truths that not all things are beneficial and that we must not be mastered by our appetites. Pastor Dorrell applies Paul's teaching that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit to our modern, gratification-pleasing culture, challenging us to flee from temptation, cultivate self-mastery, and consciously honor God in our bodies and spirits, which are His.
Read MoreIn this sermon, Pastor Dorrell examines the final chapter of Samson's life from Judges 16, presenting a powerful cautionary tale about how a person's greatest strengths can be undone by their moral weaknesses. This message explores the life of a man blessed with immense potential and divine power, who repeatedly surrendered to his own passions and indulgences. Pastor Dorrell explains that before we are betrayed by sin, we first betray ourselves by choosing to yield to temptation. This sermon serves as a crucial reminder of the consequences of our choices and the importance of mastering ourselves to honor God.
Read MoreIn this episode, Pastor Ben reflects on Psalm 19, emphasizing the unparalleled value of God's Word. Drawing comparisons to earthly treasures and the universal fascination with discovery, he illustrates how Scripture surpasses material wealth in both joy and life-changing potential. Pastor Ben explores the beauty of God's special revelation, the life-impacting power of meditation on His Word, and offers practical methods to truly treasure Scripture in daily life.
Read MoreIn this heartfelt sermon, Pastor Daniel explores Ephesians 6:4, offering profound insights into the responsibilities of fathers and the transformative power of nurturing children with love and intentionality. Drawing from both biblical context and personal anecdotes, he challenges parents to avoid provoking negative emotions and instead foster growth through thoughtful care, spiritual guidance, and reflective character. Discover how parenting, much like tending to delicate flowers, requires patience, strength, and a genuine reflection of God’s unwavering love.
Read MoreIn this powerful episode, Pastor Dorrell delves into Judges 15, exploring the tumultuous life of Samson and the destructive cycle of vengeance and indulgence that defined his story. This sermon highlights the tragic consequences of human indulgence, the pitfalls of unbridled passions, and the cost of retaliatory behaviors. Pastor Dorrell challenges listeners to reflect on their own lives, emphasizing the importance of self-mastery, grace, and breaking free from the cycle of "eye for an eye" responses. Discover how even flawed individuals can be used by God, and how virtues like patience and forgiveness can lead to true victory.
Read MoreIn this message from Psalm 19, Pastor Daniel explores how creation itself proclaims the glory of God and reveals His presence to every person, in every place, at all times. Through vivid imagery and practical application, he challenges listeners to cultivate an intentional awareness of God by observing the natural world and recognizing the message it continually preaches. Just as a product’s packaging says something about its designer, the universe reflects its Creator—inviting us to marvel, praise, and reflect His glory in our own lives.
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