Built Different [Marriage Series] | Ps. Sheldon Nickerson

God Wants to Use You | Ps. Josh Morgan

Many believers struggle with spiritual obesity - receiving everything from God but giving nothing in return. Like the Dead Sea that only receives water without an outlet, Christians who hoard their gifts become spiritually stagnant. God gives us talents, abilities, and blessings not as trophies but to be shared with others. The parable of the talents warns us that God expects us to use what we've been given, regardless of how much or little that may be. We are created as God's masterpiece for good works, meant to be funnels that receive from God and pour out onto others. Stop making excuses about being too young, too old, or not having enough - God wants to use you exactly as you are.

Go Forward | Ps. Dalton Harper

Life often tempts us to look back at simpler seasons when challenges feel overwhelming, but these comfortable memories can become spiritual prisons that keep us from God's greater purposes. Like the Israelites at the Red Sea, we must learn to think and live as free people rather than reverting to slave mentality when our past catches up with us. God's simple command remains the same: go forward. Even when it hurts, feels heavy, or we're afraid, we're called to press ahead just as Jesus did through His suffering. Our obedience to move forward determines not only our destiny but also the freedom of future generations, and the blood of Jesus creates a protective boundary between us and everything that once enslaved us.

They Were Filled With The Holy Spirit [When They Prayed Series - Part 5]

Peter's bold response to religious leaders in Acts 4 reveals a crucial truth: he was filled with the Holy Spirit. Being filled is different from being saved - we need regular refilling through prayer. When we operate spiritually dry, church becomes optional, we rarely speak about Jesus at home, and everything about God becomes convenient rather than essential. The religious leaders feared the name of Jesus because they understood its power. Prayer is the key to being filled with the Holy Spirit, not worship, tithing, or church attendance alone. When filled, even uneducated people display supernatural boldness and authority that comes from being with Jesus.

Mutual Submission [Marriage Series] | Ps. Josh Morgan

Marriage thrives when both partners practice mutual submission and meet each other's core emotional needs. Husbands primarily need respect through appreciation, affirmation, and recognition of their efforts. Wives primarily need love expressed through words of affirmation, quality time, and thoughtful actions. When spouses fail to meet these needs, they create vulnerabilities that can damage the relationship. The key is understanding that you're the only person allowed to meet certain intimate needs in your spouse's life, making it crucial to consistently show love and respect in ways your partner can receive.

Built Different [Marriage Series] | Ps. Sheldon Nickerson

God designed men and women with fundamentally different ways of thinking and processing life, and understanding these differences is key to a thriving marriage. Biblical submission is mutual - both spouses submit to each other out of reverence for God. Husbands are called to love sacrificially like Christ loved the church, while wives are called to respect and trust their husband's leadership. Marriage requires leaving parents to create a new family unit and working through issues together as a team. Like a roller coaster, marriage needs momentum and maintenance to navigate life's ups and downs successfully.