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Latest episodes
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Paul's Prayer for the Colossian Believers – Part 1
In this first of two messages, we explore Paul’s prayer for the Colossian believers and the importance of praying according to God’s Word. Knowing God’s will involves more than kno…
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Praise & Worship
This service steps away from our usual sermon format, allowing Scripture to guide us in worship through the story of God's redemptive plan. Beginning with creation in Genesis, we t…
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1 h 22
Part 4: Use Me
After we sin, we may wonder whether God can still use us. Psalm 51 reminds us that His answer is yes. David’s response to forgiveness and restoration was not to remain trapped in s…
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Part 3: Restore Me
When we’ve sinned, it can be easy to wonder if we’ll ever feel close to God again. But Psalm 51 reminds us that God’s heart is always ready to restore His children when we turn bac…
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Part 2: Cleanse Me
What do we do when our sin is staring us in the face? Psalm 51 reminds us that we don’t have to hide, minimize, or make excuses. Like David, we can come honestly before God, call o…
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Part 1: Turn to God
What do we do when we’re confronted with our own sin? Psalm 51 shows us that we begin with God Himself. After David’s devastating sin with Bathsheba, he came before God in repentan…
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1 h 20
The Tables Have Turned
Esther 9–10 brings the story of Esther to a powerful conclusion: the tables have completely turned. The day intended for the destruction of the Jews instead becomes a day of delive…
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The Deliverance of the Jews
Esther 8 shows God’s providence continuing to unfold as Haman falls, Mordecai is exalted, and Esther again risks herself for the sake of her people. Though Haman is gone, his deadl…
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1 h 16
One Thing You Can Not Do in Heaven
One thing that cannot be done in heaven is evangelism, as it is a place filled with believers in Jesus. So, what is evangelism? It is the act of sharing the message of Jesus with o…
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The Downfall of Haman
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The Turning Point: The Visible Outcome of God's Invisible Providence
In Esther 6, we see the visible outcome of God’s invisible providence. While Haman schemes to destroy Mordecai and the Jewish people, God is quietly working every detail for their…
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1 h 25
Esther Risks It All
Esther shows us what courageous faith looks like when following God is costly. Courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s choosing obedience even when we’re afraid. Her example reminds…
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1 h 18
Don’t Carry What Christ Has Conquered
Do we still carry things Christ never meant for us to carry? Like sin, regret, bitterness, unforgiveness, fear, grief? If you are holding on to any of these things, here’s what to…
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1 h 23
When Evil Comes Against God’s People: A Plot of Ethnic Genocide
When evil rises against God’s people, God is never absent or outmatched. In Esther 3, Haman’s pride and hatred grow into a plot to destroy every Jew in the Persian Empire. Though h…
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Esther Becomes Queen
Even when we cannot see Him, God is faithfully at work for His people. In Esther 2, He quietly guides events, opens doors, grants favor, and shapes circumstances to place Esther ex…
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1 h 16
Introduction to Esther
This message introduces the book of Esther by highlighting its central theme: the providence of God. His sovereign hand is evident in every event, quietly guiding history to accomp…
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1 h 22
The Greatest Investment a Father Can Make: 6 Directives for Leading Our Families
This sermon from Deuteronomy 6 reminds fathers and families that the greatest investment they can make is wholehearted devotion to God and the spiritual leadership of the next gene…
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1 h 15
Elders, Bishops, and Pastors
This sermon explores the biblical qualifications for pastors, elders, and bishops in light of a recent Southern Baptist Convention amendment concerning pastoral leadership. Rather…
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1 h 16
Why are you here?
Many drift through life wondering what their purpose is. God created you on purpose and for a purpose (Jeremiah 29:11). There are at least 5 reasons that you have been created. You…
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God Has Revealed Himself Personally
Hebrews 1:1–4 reminds us that God has not remained distant or silent. Throughout history, He revealed Himself through creation, prophets, visions, miracles, and His written Word. B…