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When you think of POWER… What comes to mind? Is it the huge guy in the gym, an influential person at work, or a country leader? Power gives you the confidence to act, be creative, or keep moving forward in difficult situations. You can have greater strength, and it comes from the Lord. Today, Pastor Gary shares that when you trust in Jesus, you have the power of the Holy Spirit within you. This is good news for you, knowing that you can defeat the enemy that tries to keep you from the Lord.

Do you ever feel like God is distant during dark seasons? Sometimes you feel like you can’t win. These moments feel bleak. It’s hard to trust God in these moments, but friends, hope remains! God is still at work in your life no matter the trouble you face. You can trust that the Lord is still present even in your darkest hour. Today, Pastor Gary encourages you that trouble doesn’t cancel God’s blessings. The Lord remains faithful. So be encouraged that God is still at work wherever you are!

Because of Jesus, we’re secure for eternity. Our spiritual enemy can make life hard for us, and he will do so as we grow in the love of Christ. He wants to tear you down and make life as miserable as possible. But as Pastor Gary will remind us in today’s message, even if Satan does the worst, taking our lives from us, we get to be with our Savior. We do not need to fear because the battle for our souls has been won.

We all long for rest. Our hearts long for it, and we’ll go to great lengths trying to attain it. There are countless self-help books, programs, and seminars from a number of self-proclaimed “gurus” who think they’ve found a solution. Yet, you’ll find very few people who feel satisfied with the state of their souls. If someone does, just give them a few days or weeks, and they’ll likely be looking for the next fix. Today, Pastor Gary will remind us of the one true, lasting source of this peace we long for.

Pride is so dangerous. It can destroy your own heart and your relationships with others. When you start thinking that you’re above others, you’re forgetting the sinful nature you were born with. All of us were created equal, with the image of God stamped on our hearts. As Pastor Gary will remind us in today’s message, the only reason we can live a life that even dimly reflects the life God intended us for is because of the power and grace of God. We need to extend that grace to the people around us.

If you’ve ever followed any sort of workout regimen, you know that if you keep things easy, never breaking a sweat or challenging yourself with a heavier weight or another few reps, you’ll see little improvement. As Pastor Gary will remind us in today’s message, we have to be challenged to grow and advance. God understands this better than any of us possibly can, and He knows the exact point where we’ll be forced to stop relying on ourselves and lean into His strength.

We all know what it's like to pray for something and wonder why the answer hasn't come. In those moments, it's easy to question God's goodness, but unanswered prayer is never proof that He has stopped being a loving Father. As Pastor Gary will remind you today, God’s heart is always good, and He delights in giving good gifts to His children and pouring out blessings. You can trust God's wisdom even when you don't understand His timing. You can rest knowing your faithful Father is working for your good.

We all want a faith that can withstand life's storms, but strong faith doesn't happen by accident. Just as a tree grows deep roots over time, we become established as we consistently spend time in God's Word and in His presence. That's where our faith is renewed and strengthened, and our lives are transformed. Pastor Gary will share with you today that a rooted life begins with daily abiding in Christ. You can stand firm in every season because God will strengthen everyone who seeks Him.

None of us enjoys having our weaknesses exposed. We would rather cover our wounds than revisit the pain, but healing often begins when what's been hidden is finally brought into the light. Sometimes God lovingly uncovers what's broken because He refuses to leave us there. Today, Pastor Gary will remind you that God doesn't expose your brokenness to shame you; He reveals it to restore you. You can trust Him with every wounded place, because the hands that uncover are the same hands that heal.

Have you ever tried to fix something that just couldn't be made perfect again? We all know what it's like to carry brokenness, mistakes, and regrets that seem impossible to undo. But today we're reminded that God isn't waiting for perfection; He's in the business of making what's broken right. As Pastor Gary will tell you today, God's grace restores what sin has damaged. You may still have scars, but you don't have to stay defined by them. In Christ, you are being made new, and He is faithful to set your life right.

Almost everyone has asked, “Why is there so much suffering in the world? Why does God allow it?” Today, Pastor Gary suggests that some of our suffering may be preparing us to become vessels God can use to glorify Himself in a wonderful way. The Bible says that when we suffer for Christ, our patience grows. As our patience increases, our character is strengthened, and in turn, our hope is deepened. With greater hope, we can endure many hardships, knowing that God is with us, guiding us.

Everyone has moments when it feels like God hasn’t heard our prayers. We ask Him for something again and again, yet still do not receive an answer. Today, Pastor Gary encourages us to be patient. God is not ignoring you, and He has not forgotten you. God’s ways are higher and deeper than our own. He is preparing us for what He has already planned. When we think He has forgotten us, He is grooming, trimming, and refining the rough edges so we can be ready to handle what He has prepared for us.

Our churches are filled with broken, imperfect people, and sometimes we simply don’t want to go up and talk to someone. Today, Pastor Gary reminds us that we can all be tempted to judge others by what they wear, how they smell, how they talk, or their socioeconomic status. He encourages us to ask God for forgiveness before settling into a judgmental attitude and to respond instead with welcoming, loving, and friendly actions. By changing, we may even encourage someone else to do the same.

Most people think that once they’re out on their own, they’ll live exactly as they want. But as believers in Jesus, we are called to live as He has directed. In his message today, Pastor Gary reminds us that if we are called by God, we are set apart from the rest of the world in our actions, our words, and the way we live. Persecution for our beliefs certainly will also be a significant part of our experience, further separating us from worldly influences that will continue to pull us away from our calling to follow God.

When we’re in the middle of a long and difficult journey, it can become difficult to have faith that we’ll make it to the other side. But in today’s message, Pastor Gary reminds us that if we have gratitude, we will have the hindsight needed to look back and see how God has gotten us this far. When the road ahead seems impossible, we should take a moment to think back on all of the ways that God has provided for us to that point, and be grateful in knowing that He will lead us the rest of the way.