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"Rooted In Christ" In this lesson, Evangelist Chad Hale will discuss who Christ is per John 1: 1-18. In order to be rooted in Christ we must know who Christ actually is. A foundation every Christian can build their life upon. We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Brother Harrison Cating will discuss how the armor of God equips Christians to stand firm against spiritual attacks and boldly proclaim the gospel, as Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 6 shows that spiritual preparation serves a greater mission. Boldness grows through confidence in God’s truth, the righteousness and salvation found in Christ, and the power of His Word, while trusting God to bring about the results. Christians can develop this boldness by praying for courage, studying scripture, and sharing what the Lord has done with the people around them, recognizing that every spiritual blessing and the call to serve God are found in Christ. We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Deacon Brian Osburn will discuss how sports betting apps are designed to encourage repeated wagering through rapid bets, psychological triggers, and personalized incentives, creating serious risks of addiction, financial hardship, and damaged relationships. Biblical principles warn against the pursuit of quick wealth, covetousness, losing self-control, and failing to manage money faithfully as stewards of what God has entrusted to us. True freedom comes through seeking help, bringing struggles into the open, and finding contentment in God rather than chasing financial gain. We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Brother Jimmy Cating will discuss how words have the power to destroy reputations, spread corruption, and damage relationships through careless speech, lying, boasting, and gossip. James 3 teaches that controlling the tongue is essential to spiritual maturity, while emphasizing its ability to guide our hearts, teach God’s Word, praise Him, and encourage others. Christians must carefully consider how their words affect others and use their speech to build people up, share truth in love, and offer encouragement that can change lives. We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Brother Cole Branch will discuss imagery of a Christian race to examine how anxiety, cares, riches, pleasures, and other distractions can become “thorns”. Drawing from Hebrews 11–12 and Luke 8, Christians are encouraged to look to the faithful who endured hardship before them, lay aside every weight, and keep their eyes on Jesus as they run with endurance. The faithful must have an eternal perspective, using the rich man and Lazarus to challenge listeners to evaluate their priorities, realign anything hindering their race, and faithfully pursue the finish line. We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Brother Gavin Stone discuss the power of the cross. The cross reveals God’s love and provides forgiveness and reconciliation, calling Christians to follow Jesus by denying themselves, enduring hardship, and faithfully living according to His example. Listeners are to consider what the cross means to them personally and to respond to Jesus with faith, repentance, baptism, continued faithfulness, and a life devoted to Him. We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Brother Zack Miller will give an expository lesson through 3 John. We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Brother Tom Zavala will discuss how effective leadership and submission both begin with self-control and surrendering oneself to God. A person must first govern himself before he can properly fulfill any role. God’s design for men and women in the home and the church, each have a distinct responsibility and that consistency, alignment, and faithful participation shape the health of both. Ultimately bringing the focus back to personal accountability: each person will answer to God for his or her own faithfulness, regardless of how others perform their roles, so obedience must begin with ourselves today. We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Brother Lane Branch will give an expository lesson through 2 John. We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Elder Mike Scheuber will continue "The Life of David: A Man After God's Own Heart" discussing sin and repentance. David’s failures through his sins involving Bathsheba, the unauthorized census, and the transportation of the ark, emphasizing that even a man after God’s own heart can fall deeply into sin. David’s response to confrontation reveals genuine repentance: he openly confesses his sin, accepts its consequences, seeks God’s mercy, and turns back toward obedience. Repentance requires owning our sin, returning to God’s word and mercy, and making visible corrections in how we live going forward. We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Brother Jimmy Cating focuses on Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6 about worry, explaining how anxiety pulls our minds into imagined futures and away from trusting God in the present. Encouraging believers to ground themselves in God’s present care, seek His kingdom first, bring their fears to Him in prayer, and fill their minds with things that are true and worthy of praise. God is our refuge, resource, and rest, so we can face tomorrow with confidence in His care rather than spending today consumed by what tomorrow might hold. We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Deacon Monte Wood will discuss marks of discipleship. Being a disciple means continually following Jesus, submitting to His Word, and serving others. Christian joy is rooted in purpose and remains even through suffering, disappointment, weariness, and sacrifice when our lives are centered on Christ and serving others. The lesson ultimately calls us to become and make disciples, faithfully following Christ’s commands while finding the lasting joy that comes from living for His purpose. We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application in our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Brother Scott Smith will discuss Israel's experience with manna from Exodus 16. God provided for His people even when they responded to difficulty with complaining, fear, and misplaced blame. The manna demonstrated God’s grace and love, while also serving as a test of Israel’s faith and obedience, teaching them to trust God’s provision and follow His commands. The manna ultimately points to Jesus as the Bread of Life, and the lesson calls people to respond to God’s grace through obedient faith, repentance, confession, and baptism while continuing to seek forgiveness when they stumble. We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Brother Jimmy Cating will concluded our congregation's expository study through 1 John. We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Brother Ron Jordan will discuss the need to “make it just as sure as you can” By grounding our beliefs and practices firmly in God’s Word rather than human teachings or assumptions, we can accomplish just that. Addressing several misconceptions about God, the church, salvation, baptism, and eternal security, stressing that faith must lead to obedience and that Christians must remain faithful to God. The overall appeal is for both Christians and those outside the church to examine their lives against scripture, correct what is wrong, and take their relationship with God seriously because eternity is at stake. We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.