Where The Kingdom Thrives

Let's Get Real

Life inevitably brings storms - health challenges, financial struggles, relationship difficulties, and the reality of aging. The story of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4:35-41 reveals that following Jesus doesn't exempt us from life's turbulence; in fact, it may lead us into more storms as we go against worldly values. When the disciples questioned whether Jesus cared about their peril, He demonstrated His divine power by instantly calming both wind and waves. The real question isn't whether Jesus has power over our storms, but whether we trust His care and allow Him to be Lord rather than trying to manage Him. Sometimes He calms the storm, sometimes He calms us - both expressions of His lordship and love.

Where Is Everyone?

Pastor Jerry Madden takes the congregation to the Cross and the empty tomb on Easter Sunday and poses the question 'Where Is Everyone?' Find guidance and direction through the stories told in the Bible to encourage your walk with Christ.

If These Rocks Could Talk

Throughout Scripture, God has used ordinary rocks and stones as powerful memorials of His faithfulness. From Jacob's pillow stone where God renewed His promises during Jacob's darkest hour, to the twelve memorial stones Joshua set up after crossing the Jordan River, to the small stone David used to defeat Goliath, these simple objects tell extraordinary stories. The most significant stone of all was the one that sealed Jesus' tomb - a stone that couldn't contain the risen Savior. These biblical examples remind us that God shows up in unexpected places and uses ordinary things to accomplish extraordinary purposes. We must share these stories of God's faithfulness with future generations, creating our own memorials to remember how God has worked in our lives.

The Story of Dr Phil Cook

We are excited to welcome Dr. Phil Cook, president of Lee University to our pulpit as he shares his testimony.

Where The Kingdom Thrives

The parable of the sower reveals why some people experience abundant spiritual fruit while others remain spiritually barren. Jesus describes three types of unproductive soil: hard hearts that have been hurt and become unteachable, shallow hearts that lack commitment and depth, and divided hearts where competing priorities choke out God's word. Good soil represents a heart that is soft, tender, and totally available to God. When God's word finds this kind of surrendered heart, it produces remarkable fruit - thirty, sixty, or even a hundred-fold. The key is honest self-examination and allowing God to break up hard places, create depth, and remove competing interests that prevent His word from flourishing in our lives.