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Limited Freedom - Matthew 26 Pastor Chris Stephens God created us all with the freedom to choose. So how should we be using it? Join Pastor Chris as he shows us what Jesus did with His freedom in Matthew 26, speaking about Limited Freedom.

The Heart Restored - Matthew 26 Pastor Chris Stephens If we receive forgiveness from God, our Hearts can be Restored by Him. Romans 10:9 states, “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your Heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.“ Join Pastor Chris as he continues Matthew 26, speaking about the Heart Restored.

Adding By Subtracting - Matthew 26 Pastor Chris Stephens When you and I die to ourselves, we can then live for Christ, instead of our flesh. Romans 6:11 states, “…So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.” Join Pastor Chris as he speaks about Adding By Subtracting continuing in Matthew 26.

A Lasting Impact - Matthew 26 Pastor Chris Stephens Our mission as followers of Christ is to make a Lasting Impact on people and communities by sharing God’s love all across the world. Jesus said to His disciples in Mark 16:15: "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation." Join Pastor Chris as he speaks about making A Lasting Impact and reads from Matthew 26

God of the Other Side - Luke 8 Pastor Mike Holt Whatever sea you have to cross, know that God can bring you to the Other Side. David stated in 2nd Samuel 22:2: ”The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer…” Join guest speaker Pastor Mike Holt as he speaks about the God of the Other Side and reads from Luke 8.

Why Seek God? - Matthew 25 Pastor Chris Stephens Everyone has a void in their heart that only God can fill, but why should we seek Him? Jesus said this in Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Join Pastor Chris as he speaks about Matthew 25 asking the question, Why Seek God?

Confidence in Christ - Matthew 23 & 24 Pastor Chris Stephens God has not called you to live in disorder, He’s called you to live in His Holy Spirit. Ephesians 2:13 says, “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” Join Pastor Chris as he speaks about having Confidence in Christ reading from Matthew 23 & 24.

What Trust Does - Matthew 23 Pastor Chris Stephens We don’t tithe just for our own personal gain, we tithe to give back to God what is already His. Tithing is an act of trust between us and God, because there’s nothing we can give Him that He doesn’t already have. Join Pastor Chris as he speaks about What Trust Does and reads from Matthew 23.

The Word & Power - Matthew 22 Pastor Chris Stephens If we want to walk on God’s path for us, we need to know about His Word and His Power. This is what Jesus said to the Sadducees who didn’t believe in Matthew 22:29, “But Jesus answered them, ‘You are wrong, because you know neither the scriptures nor the power of God.’” Join Pastor Chris as he reads from Matthew 22, speaking about The Word & Power.

Have you Cursed Lately? - Matthew 21 Pastor Chris Stephens When we find an area of our lives that produces bad fruit or none at all, we need to take authority over it. Galatians 5:22-23 states, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Join Pastor Chris as he reads from Matthew 21 asking the question Have You Cursed Lately?

Grace, Faith & Works - Matthew 20 Pastor Chris Stephens We cannot live our lives trying to gain salvation by only Faith or only Works expecting to be saved. Ephesians 2:8-9 states, “For by Grace you have been saved through Faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of Works, so that no one may boast.” Join Pastor Chris as he speaks about Grace, Faith & Works reading from Matthew 20.

Marriage - Matthew 19 Pastor Chris Stephens Marriage is one of the ways God shapes our lives to better reflect Himself out to others. The purpose of Marriage is not our own happiness or personal gain, it’s about displaying the amazing love God has for His creations. Join Pastor Chris as he returns to our series in Matthew, speaking about Marriage.

Yes, But What Really Works? - Acts 2 Pastor Chris Stephens There are so many things that we try in life that we’re told will satisfy our souls or give our lives meaning, but what actually works? Psalm 107:9 states, “For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness.” Join Pastor Chris as he reads from Acts 2 asking the question, “Yes, But What Really Works?”

A Beneficial Interruption - Jonah 2 Pastor Chris Stephens We like to veer off of God’s path for us or try to run from Him entirely because of our human nature. But we know that we can’t run from God because of Psalm 139:7-8: “…Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. Join Pastor Chris as he speaks about a Beneficial Interruption reading from Jonah 2. Let this message encourage you to join in a 3 day fast. Repent, the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.

A Life Restored - Matthew 11 Larry Gates When we accept Jesus as our savior, He Restores our heart and soul. Ezekiel 36:26 states, “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Join guest speaker Larry Gates as he speaks about his testimony and reads from Matthew 11.