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We live in a world that's constantly telling us we need MORE. More money. More possessions. Better circumstances. But no matter how much we get, it never seems to be ENOUGH! So how do we find CONTENTMENT in a world that constantly leaves us wanting MORE? In Week 2 of our THE GOOD LIFE series, Pastor Jacob Dickerson explores Philippians 4:10–13 and what the Apostle Paul teaches us about finding JOY and CONTENTMENT, even when life doesn't go the way we planned. CONTENTMENT ISN'T ABOUT CHANGING YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES. IT'S ABOUT LEARNING TO TRUST GOD IN THE MIDDLE OF THEM! Discover how choosing GRATITUDE and remembering God's faithfulness can help us experience the life He's called us to live. CONTENTMENT ISN'T FOUND IN WHAT YOU HAVE. IT'S FOUND IN WHO YOU HAVE! 📍 Destination Community Church | Prestonsburg, KY

We live in a world that's constantly telling us we need MORE. More money. More possessions. More success. More of EVERYTHING. But here's the problem: MORE never tells you when you have ENOUGH! In Week 1 of our THE GOOD LIFE series, Pastor Jacob Dickerson explores what Jesus teaches us in Luke 12:13–15 about the dangers of always wanting MORE and why the life we're looking for isn't found in the things we accumulate. THE GOOD LIFE ISN'T FOUND IN GETTING MORE. IT'S ABOUT TRUSTING GOD WITH WHAT YOU HAVE! Discover how to stop chasing MORE and start experiencing the life God has for you! 📍 Destination Community Church | Prestonsburg, KY #TheGoodLife #DCCKY #JacobDickerson

Did you know God has given YOU spiritual gifts for a PURPOSE? The Holy Spirit doesn't just work IN us. He wants to work THROUGH us! In Week 4 of our GHOSTED series, Pastor Jacob Dickerson explores the GIFTS of the Holy Spirit and how God has uniquely equipped every follower of Jesus to make a difference in the lives of others. You weren't just SAVED to sit. You were GIFTED to SERVE! Discover how the Holy Spirit has equipped YOU with gifts, talents, and abilities to build up the Church, serve others, and make an eternal impact! 📍 Destination Community Church | Prestonsburg, KY

Have you ever felt like you're trying to live the Christian life in your own strength? Here's the GOOD NEWS: God never intended for you to do it alone! In Week 2 of our GHOSTED series, Pastor Bryon Shaw explores the POWER of the Holy Spirit and how God empowers us to live the life He's called us to live. Discover why the Holy Spirit isn't just someone we need to KNOW about, but someone whose POWER we need to experience! Join us as we discover what it means to live empowered by the Holy Spirit! 📍 Destination Community Church | Prestonsburg, KY

Have you ever felt like God was distant? Like you were praying, but nobody was listening? Here's the good news: God hasn't ghosted you. In Week 1 of GHOSTED: A Series on the Holy Spirit, Pastor Jacob Dickerson answers two important questions: WHO is the Holy Spirit, and WHAT does He do in our lives? Jesus promised His followers that He wouldn't leave them alone. He would send the Holy Spirit to help us, convict us, point us to Jesus, and guide us into truth. GOD WITH YOU IS GOOD. BUT GOD IN YOU IS BETTER. You don't have to live the Christian life in your own strength. God has given you His Spirit! 📖 Scripture: John 14:16–17, John 16:5–15

What do you do when someone hurts you, frustrates you, or comes against you? Our natural response is often to give people what we think they deserve. But as followers of Jesus, we’re called to respond differently. In the final week of WATCH YOUR MOUTH: A Guide to Healthy Communication, Pastor Jacob Dickerson looks at Romans 12:17–21 and shows us how to respond to difficult people in a way that honors God. You can’t always control what someone does to you — but YOU CAN PRE-DECIDE YOUR RESPONSE. 📖 Romans 12:17–21

Hard conversations are unavoidable. But HOW we have them matters. In Week 3 of WATCH YOUR MOUTH, Pastor Jacob Dickerson looks at what Scripture teaches us about saying the hard things the right way. Some of us avoid difficult conversations. Others say exactly what we’re thinking without considering how our words will land. But Jesus shows us a better way — one that holds GRACE and TRUTH together. We can address the problem without attacking the person, speak honestly while protecting the relationship, and remember that we’re responsible TO people — not FOR how they respond. If there’s a conversation you’ve been avoiding, maybe it’s time to HAVE THE CONVERSATION. WATCH YOUR MOUTH: A Guide To Healthy Communication 📖 John 8:1–11 💬 Say the hard thing the right way.

⚠️ AUDIO NOTE: We apologize for the audio issues during this message. We were running new livestream software, and the issue has since been resolved. Thank you for your patience! -- Sometimes the best thing you can say… is nothing at all. In Week 2 of WATCH YOUR MOUTH, Pastor Jacob Dickerson looks at James 1:19–20 and what Scripture teaches us about being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Our first reaction is often emotional. We want to defend ourselves, fire back, prove our point, or say exactly what we’re thinking. But following Jesus means learning to create space between what happens to us and what comes out of us. If we want healthier conversations, stronger relationships, and responses that honor God, we have to learn to PRACTICE THE PAUSE. WATCH YOUR MOUTH: A Guide To Healthy Communication 📖 James 1:19–20 💬 Your first reaction doesn’t have to become your final response.

Your words have more power than you think. They can build someone up or tear them down. Bring healing or cause hurt. Strengthen a relationship or slowly destroy it. But Jesus teaches us that the real issue isn’t just the words coming out of our mouths—it’s the HEART those words are coming from. In Week 1 of WATCH YOUR MOUTH, Pastor Jacob Dickerson looks at Luke 6:45 and what Jesus teaches us about the connection between our HEART and our WORDS. If we want to change the way we talk, we have to let Jesus change what’s happening inside of us. WATCH YOUR MOUTH: A Guide To Healthy Communication 📖 Luke 6:45 💬 Your words reveal what’s happening in your heart.

God never designed you to grow alone. Some of the greatest growth in your life won’t happen because you heard one more sermon. It will happen because someone knew you well enough to encourage you, challenge you, pray for you, tell you the truth, and walk with you through the difficult seasons of life. In the final week of PEOPLE PROBLEMS, Pastor Jacob Dickerson looks at why WHO YOU DO LIFE WITH MATTERS—and how God uses the right relationships to help us become who He created us to be. 📖 Proverbs 13:20 👥 GOD NEVER DESIGNED YOU TO GROW ALONE. Whether you’re surrounded by people or still looking for your people, this message will challenge you to take an intentional step toward biblical community.

What do you do when someone hurts you—and forgiveness feels impossible? In Week 4 of People Problems, Pastor Lee Boyd teaches from Matthew 18 about the power and necessity of forgiveness. Jesus calls us to forgive not just once, but again and again—not because the hurt doesn’t matter, but because unforgiveness keeps us trapped in the pain. Forgiveness doesn’t mean what happened was okay. It means we choose to release the debt and trust God with what we cannot change. 📖 Matthew 18:21–22 “Then Peter came to him and asked, ‘Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?’ ‘No, not seven times,’ Jesus replied, ‘but seventy times seven!’”

Healthy relationships require healthy boundaries. Boundaries aren’t about pushing people away—sometimes they’re how we keep people close. In Week 3 of People Problems, Pastor Jacob Dickerson looks at why healthy relationships need boundaries, how to communicate them clearly, and why sometimes saying “no” is how we protect a more important “yes.” We protect the things that are important to us. 📖 “Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.” — Proverbs 17:9

Healthy relationships aren’t built on simply telling people what they want to hear. Sometimes, loving someone means telling them what they need to hear. In Week 2 of People Problems, Pastor Jacob Dickerson looks at what Proverbs teaches us about honest friendships, godly correction, and why the right people in our lives are willing to tell us the truth—even when it hurts. 📖 “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” — Proverbs 27:6

The people closest to you influence the person you're becoming. In Week 1 of People Problems, Pastor Jacob Dickerson unpacks Proverbs 12:26 and explores how the relationships we choose shape the direction of our lives. You'll discover the difference between your Crowd, Community, and Core, and learn how to intentionally surround yourself with people who help you follow Jesus.

What are you building your life on? In the final week of our You Have Heard It Said series, Pastor Jacob Dickerson closes with Jesus' unforgettable parable of the wise and foolish builders in Matthew 7:24-27. Storms are inevitable. Every life will face difficulty, disappointment, and hardship. The question isn't if the storm will come—it's whether your foundation will hold when it does. Jesus makes it clear that following Him isn't about how much you know—it's about what you do with what you know. A life built on obedience to Christ can withstand the storms that inevitably come. Big Idea: Following Jesus isn't about what you know; it's about what you do with what you know. Whether you're just beginning your faith journey or have followed Jesus for years, this message will challenge you to build your life on the only foundation that will never fail. Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27