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There Is Hope in the Lord What do you do when you find yourself in the middle of a storm, a crisis, or a season that feels like it will never end? In this powerful message from Praise Chapel Las Vegas, Pastor Art Corral reminds us that there is hope in the Lord—and that hope is not wishful thinking, but a confident trust in God and His promises. Drawing from Jeremiah 29, Pastor Art encourages us not to give up, but to keep moving forward, keep praying, and keep trusting God. Through the stories of Paul and Silas in prison, Moses at the Red Sea, and Shammah standing his ground in the face of an enemy, we are reminded that God has a history of showing up in the darkest moments. Our circumstances may change. We may face trials, disappointment, loss, and hardship, but our hope in Jesus is eternal. When we pray and worship in the middle of our midnight hour, God can shake the foundations of our circumstances and bring freedom where there once were chains. If you're facing a difficult season today, don't give up. God has not forgotten you. There is still a future, there is still a purpose, and there is still hope in the Lord. Listen and be encouraged to stand firm, seek God, and keep moving forward—because it's not over yet.

**Walking in Wisdom: Let Your Faith Be Visible** What does it look like to truly represent Jesus in our everyday lives? In this message from Colossians 4:1–9, we are challenged to move beyond simply talking about our faith and begin living it out in a way that others can see. We’re reminded that our Christianity should be visible in the way we pray, work, speak, treat people, and respond to the opportunities God places before us. Prayer should be a lifestyle, not merely an emergency response. Our circumstances may be restrictive, but our purpose is never restricted when we are willing to let God use us right where we are. This message also challenges us to walk in wisdom toward those outside the church, redeem every opportunity, and let our words be filled with grace and “seasoned with salt.” Our lives may be the only picture of Jesus someone encounters, making our character, relationships, and testimony an important part of how we share the Gospel. You don’t need a title, platform, or microphone to be used by God. Start with the people He has already placed around you. Let your workplace, family, friendships, and everyday encounters become opportunities to show the love, grace, and truth of Jesus. **Let your life preach. Let your words carry grace. Let your faith be visible. And wherever God has placed you, be about the Father’s business.**

There’s Hope In The Lord (Part III) | Pastor Art Corral What do you do when you feel stuck between your past and your future? In this message, Pastor Art Corral reminds us that **there is always hope in the Lord**. Drawing from Isaiah 43, Pastor Art encourages us to remember God’s faithfulness while refusing to remain trapped by past failures, disappointments, pain, or setbacks. The same God who made a way through the Red Sea can make a way through the wilderness—and He is still able to do something new in our lives. God’s grace is not based on what we deserve. He is faithful to redeem, restore, and lead His people forward. Whatever season you may be facing, your past does not have to define your future. God is still working, still making a way, and still calling you to trust Him. **Forget the former things. Look ahead. God is about to do something new.** Listen and be encouraged to put your hope in the Lord, stand on His promises, and move forward in faith.

**Instruction for Households | Pastor Desiree Corral** What does it look like to live out our new life in Christ in the places that matter most? In this message, **“Instruction for Households,”** Pastor Desiree Corral walks through Colossians 3:18–25 and explores God’s instructions for marriage, parenting, and the workplace. As believers, our faith is not meant to remain inside the church—it should shape the way we love, serve, lead, submit, forgive, parent, and work. Pastor Desiree explains that God’s design for the family is rooted not in value or ability, but in His divine order. Wives are called to submit to their husbands, husbands are called to love their wives with self-giving, Christ-like love, children are called to obey their parents, and parents are challenged to raise their children without provoking or discouraging them. The message also challenges us to view our work differently. Whether we are employees, supervisors, students, or serving in another capacity, **whatever we do should be done wholeheartedly as unto the Lord.** Our workplace can become a mission field when we recognize that we ultimately serve Christ. Above all, Pastor Desiree reminds us that none of this can be accomplished through self-reliance. We need the Holy Spirit to transform our attitudes, motives, relationships, and responses. As Colossians 3 reminds us, we are called to clothe ourselves with mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and love. **Your home matters. Your relationships matter. Your work matters. And everything we do is an opportunity to please the Lord.** **Scripture:** Colossians 3:12–13, 18–25; Ephesians 5:25; 1 Peter 3:7; Ephesians 6:9.

**There Is Hope in the Lord — Part 2 | Pastor Art Corral** What do you do when you find yourself walking through the fire, facing a storm, or watching someone you love struggle? In Part 2 of **“There Is Hope in the Lord,”** Pastor Art Corral reminds us that no matter what season we are facing, **there is still hope in Jesus.** Drawing from Isaiah 43, Psalm 23, Romans 12, and other passages of Scripture, Pastor Art encourages us to remember that God does not abandon His people in the midst of difficulty. He goes before us, walks with us, protects us, and gives us the strength to keep moving forward. Our trials may test our faith, but they can also strengthen us and draw us closer to God. This message also brings a powerful challenge to the church: **we must trust God, release the people and situations we cannot control, and allow Him to transform the way we think and live.** True repentance is more than feeling sorry—it means turning from our old ways and turning toward Christ. When we surrender our lives to God and allow the Holy Spirit to lead us, He brings renewal, peace, and hope. There is hope for your family. There is hope for your future. There is hope when you fall. And there is hope when you are walking through the valley. **If you mess up, get up. Keep walking. Keep trusting. Keep pressing on—because your hope has a name, and His name is Jesus.** **Scripture:** Isaiah 43:1–6; Psalm 23:4; Deuteronomy 31:6; Acts 2:38–39; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Romans 3:10, 23; 1 John 1:8–10; Romans 12:1–2; James 1:15; Romans 8:5–6. **There is hope in the Lord. Choose Him today—and choose Him again tomorrow.**

**I Am a New Creation in Christ | Pastor Victor Ditomaso** What happens when we truly encounter Jesus? We change. In this powerful message from Colossians 3, Pastor Victor Ditomaso reminds us that salvation is more than simply making a decision—it is the beginning of a transformed life. Through the example of the Apostle Paul, Pastor Victor challenges us to understand what it means to die to ourselves, put off the old nature, and “put on” Christ. The Word of God is given to wash, cleanse, renew, and transform us, but we must be willing to read it, apply it, and allow the Holy Spirit to work in our lives. As new creations in Christ, we are called to live differently—with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, love, peace, gratitude, and a heart that seeks God’s will. We cannot hold on to the old life while expecting the new life to flourish. God desires **all of us**, not just a portion. This message is also a challenge to live out our faith beyond the church walls—to share our testimony, serve others, pursue revival, and tell people what Jesus has done in our lives. Real faith brings real change, and God still has a purpose for every person who is willing to surrender and follow Him. **Scripture:** Colossians 2:9–12; Colossians 3:9–17; John 3:3–6; Ephesians 5:25–27; 1 Peter 2:9; Romans 12:1–2; Hebrews 4:12; Galatians 2:19–20; John 1:1–5. **You are not who you used to be. In Christ, you are a new creation. Now live like it.**

What do you do when life hits hard? When loss, disappointment, sickness, family struggles, or uncertainty leave you wondering how you’re going to keep moving forward? In this powerful message, Pastor Art Corral reminds us of a truth we cannot afford to forget: **there is hope in the Lord.** Drawing from the story of Job, the promises of Isaiah and Jeremiah, and the perseverance of Paul, we are challenged to keep trusting God even when our circumstances don’t change. Hope isn’t just something we know about—it’s something we must **apply, believe, and stand in**. Even in seasons of hardship, God remains good, His grace remains sufficient, and His plans for us remain filled with hope. Pastor Art encourages us not to shut down or stop living when crisis comes. Instead, we are called to keep praying, keep serving, keep growing, keep giving, and keep moving forward. Our strength may fail, but God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness. When we pray, God brings hope, aligns our hearts with His, and gives us the courage to press on. If you’ve been walking through a difficult season, this message is a reminder to **hang on to hope, put your trust in Jesus, and keep moving forward.** God can turn mourning into dancing, weakness into strength, and what was meant for evil into something He uses for good. **Scripture:** Job 1:21; Job 13:15; Isaiah 40:31; Jeremiah 29:4–11; Genesis 50:20; 2 Corinthians 12:9–10; Jeremiah 17:7–8; Philippians 3:12–14; 1 Timothy 2:1–2; James 5:16. **There’s hope in the Lord. Hang on. Keep praying. Keep moving forward.**

Living the New Life | Colossians 3:1–9 What does it truly mean to live a new life in Christ? In this message from our study through Colossians, we are challenged to set our eyes on Jesus and learn to see our lives through the perspective of heaven rather than being consumed by the things of this world. Colossians 3 reminds us that when we come to Christ, we are called to leave behind our old way of living. Pastor Brandon challenges us to “put to death” the sinful desires, selfish ambitions, anger, bitterness, greed, gossip, and other behaviors that once controlled our lives. Following Jesus means more than simply believing—it means allowing Him to transform the way we think, live, speak, and treat others. This message encourages us to examine our spiritual lives and ask: What old things am I still wearing? What needs to be left behind so I can fully live the new life Jesus has given me? As believers, our hope and direction are found in Christ. It’s time to take off the old and put on the new, keeping our eyes on Jesus and trusting Him to lead us into the life He has called us to live. Scripture: Colossians 3:1–9; James 1:17; James 3:14–17; 2 Corinthians 5:17.

**The Importance of Water Baptism | Pastor Art Corral** Why is water baptism important? In this powerful message, Pastor Art Corral reminds us that baptism is more than simply getting wet—it is an outward declaration of an inward transformation and a significant step of obedience in following Jesus Christ. Through Scripture and personal application, Pastor Art explains how baptism symbolizes the burial of our old life and the resurrection of a new life in Christ. Just as Jesus was baptized and called His followers to be baptized, we are challenged to take our commitment to Him seriously and walk in obedience to His Word. Water baptism is a public declaration that we belong to Jesus—a decision to leave behind our old ways, attitudes, and disobedience and rise to walk in the newness of life. This message encourages every believer to examine their faith, embrace what baptism represents, and allow the Holy Spirit to empower them to live differently. **It’s more than getting wet. It’s a declaration: the old is buried, and a new life in Christ has begun.** **Scripture:** Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:15–16; Romans 6:4–7; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Acts 2:38

**What Do You Believe? | Pastor Victor Ditomaso** What do you truly believe about Jesus, your faith, and the calling God has placed on your life? In this powerful message, Pastor Victor Ditomaso challenges us to move beyond simply believing in Christ and begin living out that faith with conviction, obedience, and commitment. Drawing from Hebrews 11, Ezekiel 47, and the lives of Elijah and Elisha, Pastor Victor encourages us to “go all the way in” with God—not remaining at the shallow waters of faith or holding onto the old life God has called us to leave behind. We are reminded that God’s Word is meant to flow through us into our homes, workplaces, schools, and communities, bringing life, healing, and transformation. This message is a call to examine what we believe, pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus, allow the Holy Spirit to work in us, and faithfully step into the purpose God has for our lives. Real faith requires action, and God has something greater for each of us. **Are you ready to go all the way in?**

### **Freedom in Christ — Pastor Desiree Corral** What does it truly mean to be **free in Christ**? In this powerful message from Colossians 2, Pastor Desiree Corral reminds us that our salvation and identity are not based on religious rules, self-effort, or trying to earn God’s approval. Christ has already accomplished the work through His death and resurrection. We are challenged to recognize the difference between genuine spiritual growth and legalism, and to examine what is truly sitting on the throne of our hearts—**King Self or Jesus**. Pastor Desiree encourages us to deepen our relationship with Christ, grow in biblical understanding, walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, and live from the freedom Jesus has already given us. This message is a call to stop striving for God’s acceptance and instead live from the finished work of the cross. Our prayers, service, fasting, worship, and obedience should flow from a heart that **loves Christ—not from a desire to prove ourselves or earn His love**. **Christ has set us free. Know His Word, stay close to Him, and live in the freedom He has already given you.**

# Kids Day 2026 — Pastor Art Corral Our children are not only the next generation of the church—they are a generation worth fighting for, praying over, and investing in today. In this Kids Day message, Pastor Art Corral challenges parents and the church to take an active role in raising children who know Jesus, stand firm in their faith, and become leaders rather than followers. Through Scripture and personal testimony, Pastor Art emphasizes the power of a praying parent, the importance of godly influence at home, and the responsibility to train our children in the ways of the Lord. Even when children wander, the seeds of God’s Word, prayer, and faithful example can remain with them and lead them back to Christ. This message is a powerful reminder to pray blessings and protection over our children, listen to them, disciple them, and model the faith we want them to carry. As a church family, we are called to stand together for our children and help them encounter Jesus for themselves. **Our children are worth the investment. Our prayers are never in vain. And the next generation is worth fighting for.**

**Hidden Treasures in the Word** In this message from Praise Chapel Las Vegas, we are challenged to go beyond simply reading God’s Word and begin putting it into action. Drawing from Colossians 2, the message reminds us that there are “hidden treasures” of wisdom and knowledge found in Christ, but discovering them requires a heart that is hungry, committed, and willing to grow. We are encouraged to **watch out for deception**, remain rooted and established in Christ, and guard ourselves against philosophies and ideas that can pull us away from our relationship with God. True faith is more than knowing Scripture—it is allowing God’s Word to transform the way we live. This message also challenges us to contend for the people around us, share what Christ has done in our lives, and live as witnesses of His transforming power. No matter what our past looks like, God can renew, restore, and give us purpose when we surrender our lives to Him. **Listen in and be encouraged to dig deeper into God’s Word, put your faith into action, and discover the treasures He has waiting for you.**

**Stay Prayed Up (Part II)** Prayer isn’t a last resort—it’s our first response and one of the most powerful resources we have as believers. In this message, we continue through Ephesians 6 and the armor of God, focusing on the essential role of prayer in spiritual warfare. We’re challenged to pray with perseverance, remain spiritually alert, and refuse to give up when life gets difficult. Prayer isn’t just about bringing our own needs before God; we’re called to pray for our families, our church, fellow believers, missionaries, and those who desperately need Jesus. Discover how a consistent prayer life strengthens our faith, activates the promises of God, brings healing and breakthrough, and prepares us to stand firm in the battles we face. As a church, we’re reminded that revival begins with a people who are willing to seek God, contend in prayer, and never stop believing. **Stay prayed up. Keep standing. Keep fighting. Keep praying.**

**The Whole Gospel | Colossians 1:24–29** What does it mean to faithfully share the whole message of Jesus Christ? In this message from our Colossians series, we explore Paul's unwavering commitment to proclaiming the complete Gospel—even through suffering, opposition, and imprisonment. Drawing from Colossians 1:24–29, we're challenged to become faithful stewards of God's Word, relying on the power of the Holy Spirit to disciple others and grow into spiritual maturity. Discover how every believer is called to share Christ, encourage others through God's Word, teach with wisdom, and help build a mature, thriving Church. Be encouraged to move beyond simply hearing the Gospel and step into God's purpose for your life as you partner with the Holy Spirit in the Great Commission. **Scripture:** Colossians 1:24–29