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Our experiences and perceptions of God can sometimes seem more real to us than His promises. But when we allow our own understanding to take precedence over God's Word, our faith becomes shallow. God desires something far deeper for us. In this message, Patrick examines the shallow faith of the Israelites in Isaiah's day and echoes the prophet's call to "Behold your God!"—to see Him for who He truly is and believe what He reveals about Himself. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

God is love. This is a powerful truth that has lost much of its potency because of the meaninglessness of the word “love” in modern English. In this message, Steve Gallagher shows how the agape love of God extends far beyond the modern definition of love and why understanding its true meaning is vitally important. Our understanding of God's love is proven in the way we live our lives, and impacts both our life here on earth and the hereafter.

In warfare, soldiers must be physically fit to fight battles and complete their missions. An out-of-shape soldier can become a detriment not only to the mission, but to those around him. The same is true in the spiritual battle. For many in the church, sexual sin, love for the world and other forms of compromise have sapped their spiritual strength and left them unable to live the holy, joy-filled life God desires for them. So how does a believer become spiritually fit for the battle and learn to walk in holiness? One of the means God uses to train and prepare us for His kingdom is discipline.

Fear may be normal, but that doesn't mean it should rule our lives. God created us to live in a childlike relationship with Him, where He, like a good Father, loves and cares for our every need, and we, like good children, simply trust Him to provide for those needs. But Adam and Eve doubted God’s character and chose to disobey Him, and ever since then, fear has drawn believers away from childlike faith in God and into a life of sin. In today’s sermon, Asbury Theological Seminary professor John Oswalt delves into five distinct “fear not” passages in Isaiah, and challenges struggling believers to trust God and His promises despite what their fears may tell them. God has a life of victory in store for those who choose to believe!   Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™

The promise of abundant life is so beautiful and is available to ANY follower of Christ. But why do so many feel like their spiritual life is lacking? Why is it that so many Christians stay stuck in cycles of defeat or patterns of sin? Long-time friend of the ministry, Dustin Renz joined us in our chapel and brought a message that dealt with this very question.    Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

When regular Christian activity is coupled with habitual sexual sin, it’s a telltale sign that a person is more devoted to a religious system than to Jesus Himself. Unless the Lord intervenes, this lack of a true saving relationship will send a person blindly into eternal damnation. But Pure Life Ministries was established because the Lord is not content to leave hypocrites and backsliders in this miserable condition, but desires to offer them mercy and grace in their place of need. This places on every man and woman the responsibility to respond to that offer. In this sermon, Luke Imperato takes us through what happens when we refuse to listen to God’s warnings.   Scripture quotations taken from the (LSB®) Legacy Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2021 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Managed in partnership with Three Sixteen Publishing Inc. LSBible.org and 316publishing.com

Many Christians ask, “What can I do to find victory over sin?” The answer is profound and deep in meaning, yet simple in practice: “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8). Yet many Christians skip out on one of the most crucial ways to do that, becoming a lover of God’s Word. In this powerful message, Patrick Hudson uses Psalm 19 to reveal the truly marvelous power of the Word of God to transform even the most darkened lives into men and women who can resist the devil, and his numerous schemes. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

James 4:7-8: "Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” Although the title of this message is not an actual biblical quote, it is an ominous reality. Many professing Christians only draw near to God on Sundays, while cozying up to the devil throughout the week. James calls on his readers to draw near to God as if their very life depended upon it. “You will find Him if you search for Him with all your soul.” Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Did you know that Jesus already has freedom and victory available for those in sexual sin? Based on how many Christians are exposed with secret sin, most don’t seem to know that. But the problem isn’t on Jesus’ end, it’s on ours for relying on our own understanding (read: misunderstanding) of the grace of God. In today’s sermon, special guest speaker Israel Wayne exposits through Romans 6, which explains this life-changing truth, and defines what God’s grace truly is.   Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

We’ve all heard the lesson of Joseph and how he FLED Potiphar’s wife when tempted by her. But for those caught in repeated failure, this victory over sin can seem far from realistic. And maybe that’s because long before Joseph fled from Potiphar’s wife, he was already walking out a victorious life. But interwoven into the account of Joseph is another story often overlooked, that of his brother, Judah. Judah made his own choices in life, and as a result he became a ready victim of sexual sin. The story of Judah’s fall and redemption is one far more relevant to the man seeking to find victory over sexual sin. In this sermon, Patrick Hudson highlights the choice Judah made which transformed his immoral life and his spiritual destiny. It’s this choice which we have before us today. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

The prophet Jeremiah was sent to a people who thought they knew God. But just like many in the church today, they lived compromised lifestyles which revealed that they actually rejected Him. With over half of practicing Christians viewing p*rn on a regular basis, and scandals arising every day, it's clear many today do not know Him like they should.   In today’s sermon, Residential Program Director Luke Imperato offers hope in the midst of this overwhelming problem. He points us to the true path back to the Father, who eagerly looks for His people to return to Him.    Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.   Scripture quotations taken from the (LSB®) Legacy Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2021 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Managed in partnership with Three Sixteen Publishing Inc. LSBible.org and 316publishing.com

For good reason, Scripture repeatedly warns Christians about the possibility of falling away from the Lord. There are over 100 passages that deal with the subject in the Bible. In this stirring message, Pastor Steve Gallagher dips into his 40 years of experience dealing with people who God has rescued from habitual sexual sin, only to fall headlong back into the devil’s pigpen. How could it happen? Through neglecting certain safety nets the Lord has provided.   Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

A victorious life begins with real faith in Jesus. If you’ve been living in defeat, it’s possible the anecdote is a deeper walk with God. In part two of his message, Ministry Outreach Director Patrick Hudson not only helps define victorious faith, but he also helps us understand how to live it out. A struggle with sin is more than a matter of behavior, it’s a matter of faith. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved

Do you realize how much we’re led by our feelings? And not simply our emotions—but also our thoughts and desires. Letting feelings like fear, anger, sadness, and lust drive us leads to sinful behaviors which result in corruption and bondage. In today’s sermon, Ministry Outreach Director Patrick Hudson explains some of these feelings, having experienced their consequences, and having now taken the alternative path: following the truth of God’s word into right thinking and living, which always results in peace and freedom.   Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Life in this world is a tremendous struggle for anyone who expresses the desire to follow God. The Lord understands the battle and greatly appreciates any who are willing to fight it. He is going to richly reward those who live their lives on the Narrow Way. In this message, Pastor Steve shares in great detail what heaven will be like for such people. ------ Heaven by Randy Alcorn (Amazon) My Dream of Heaven by Rebecca Ruter Springer (Free PDF) The Time of Your Life in Light of Eternity by Steve Gallagher (Pure Life Bookstore)   Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.