Podcasts by Houstons First Baptist Church Messages (Audio)
Houston's First Baptist Church is a relevant biblical community where we gather our hearts, grow our souls and give our lives as we seek to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). This podcast provides weekly messages from Pastor Gregg Matte and others. Visit HoustonsFirst.org to learn more, and visit us in person the next time you're in Houston!
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Heaven Knows… from 2022-04-17T05:00
Heaven knows what you need. We need the cross and the resurrection to bring peace, purpose, and joy to our lives. And it's from a relationship with Him that we can live with motivation and com...
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Five Courses on a Table for Two from 2022-04-10T22:00
If you’re married, you need a table for two with your spouse. There needs to be space for connection in your marriage and a value of its importance. Let’s be men and women of God that remove distra...
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Like Magnets (Attraction) from 2022-04-03T05:00
In the book Song of Songs, we can see that attraction can be like a magnet. If you’re single and longing for a spouse, be patient, learn to value what the Lord values, and walk with Him. If you’re ...
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Message by Kevin Ezell from 2022-03-27T22:00
We are to live our lives on mission. We aren’t guaranteed it will be easy, but we do know He’ll never leave us. Let’s live yielded, obedient, faithful lives and make the most of every day, every we...
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Iron Relationships from 2022-03-27T05:00
God has wired us for relationship, and we need godly men and women in our lives to strengthen and sharpen us. We need people in our lives that we are discipling and that are discipling us. If you a...
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Protecting Your Marriage from 2022-03-20T22:00
In a sex-crazed culture, we all need to protect our purity. God’s Word gives us the wisdom to beware of sin’s outcome and steer clear of decisions that can turn a spark into a forest fire. Let’s al...
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Walking in Victory from 2022-03-13T22:00
Walking in victory requires walking in wisdom because Satan has an agenda, culture has current, and your flesh has an appetite. We must pay close attention to what our ears hear, our eyes see, our ...
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The Heart of Wisdom from 2022-03-06T21:00
To gain a heart of wisdom, we need the Lord. When we walk in the fear of the Lord, honoring Him above all else, we position ourselves before Him to gain wisdom and understanding. Let’s walk with th...
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Living and Dying Well from 2022-02-27T06:00
In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon shares wisdom on living and dying well. He encourages us to understand the end of all things and to remember our Creator in all our days, especially our youth. ...
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Life Goes by Fast from 2022-02-20T06:00
Life goes by fast, so live today in a way that counts. Work and live wisely, and allow the Lord to heal your heart. The biggest blessing comes when you walk with God, so stay in step with Him and y...
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You Only Live Once from 2022-02-13T06:00
We only have one life to live, and though we can’t begin to understand God in all His ways, it’s only in Him that we can live our life to its fullest. One day we won’t be here, so let’s live our li...
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Unfair: Wisdom for Wealth from 2022-01-30T06:00
May we enjoy our labor and the fruit of it, but it must never be our savior and priority. Money will never satisfy, and we won’t take it with us when we’re gone. Jesus is the only one who brings tr...
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Unfair: How to Worship When Life is Not Fair from 2022-01-23T06:00
How do we worship when life is unfair? Yes. Different times call for different styles of worship before the Lord in each of us. In every season and every situation, let’s remember to prepare our he...
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Time, Seasons, and Eternity from 2022-01-09T06:00
We are creatures of time, and all of us are restless trying to figure out why we are here. It’s only in God that we find rest, and it’s only in God that we find our purpose. Let’s trust God with ou...
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Pointless – Part 1 from 2022-01-02T06:00
Pointless living is the result of elevating the temporary at the expense of the eternal. If we instead prioritize the eternal and are connected to God, a life of contentment, meaning, and joy will ...
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These Things I Know from 2021-12-26T06:00
On his last Sunday on staff at Houston's First, Dr. Self encourages us that, even though the world may have walked away from these four foundations, we should examine our own lives to be sure ...
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David, Jesus, and You from 2021-12-19T23:00
This Christmas isn’t about presents, it’s about the Presence of God. Since the beginning of time, Jesus Christ, of the line of King David, had in mind to come and save our souls. And in Christ, we ...
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Dying Done: Bucket List Checked from 2021-12-12T06:00
The bucket list that satisfies the heart is fulfilling the purposes of God. As we fall in love with Him more, seek to know Him, and remain faithful to Him, His purposes will find us. From that spac...
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It Might Get Loud…Four Keys of Sincere Rejoicing from 2021-12-05T06:00
What really fires you up? Jesus Christ has come to save our souls and live inside of us. Let’s get loud! Let’s celebrate the Lord with sincerity and from our hearts! Our rejoicing here is just a pr...
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God’s Faithfulness to The Exodus Generation and the Mayflower Generation from 2021-11-28T06:00
God’s faithfulness is to all generations, and we can learn lessons through the lives of those that went before us. When we face trials and tribulations in our lives, let’s choose obedience; let’s b...
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Forgiveness and Expressions of Gratitude from 2021-11-21T06:00
As we head into the holidays, we might be intersecting with people we are less than excited about seeing. Let’s go before the Lord and ask Him to search our hearts. Life is too short to live with s...
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Time to Party! from 2021-11-14T06:00
Today is a new moment, a Kainos moment, to honor the Lord with our generosity. Humbly bowed low, let’s give Him our best and live from His Presence. It’s in His Presence that true joy is found. As ...
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It's Already His from 2021-11-07T05:00
We want to see God do new new things in and through us. Everything we are and have is His, so let’s give our best back to the Lord. Take the next step in generosity, and let’s be a part of God’s am...
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The Joy of Generosity from 2021-10-31T05:00
Wherever we are on the journey of generosity, let’s take the next step. When we do that, we find the joy of giving, and we allow the Lord to do something great.
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Continued Greatness from 2021-10-24T05:00
The blessing of giving to things of God brings the greatest joy. Let’s allow the Lord to do heart work in us, so that we can take the next steps. Let’s give the Lord our best and see what He will do.
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The Power of Team from 2021-10-17T05:00
Kainos is a God-sized task. Let's give our best before the Lord, and Jesus will do something amazing through us. In unison and faithfulness, let's take a courageous step of faith, knowing...
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Overcoming Fear from 2021-10-10T05:00
Adversity in life is guaranteed, but what will you do when it comes? Will your world fall apart, or will you hold onto the one who holds the world together? Fear wants you to focus on your enemies,...
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Nathan Confronts David from 2021-10-03T05:00
When Nathan confronts David, what was hidden and gnawing away at David became revealed. In that moment, David chose cleansing over covering-up his sin, and God forgave him. Bring your sin to Jesus,...
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A Night of Passion Becomes a Life of Pain from 2021-09-26T05:00
As we look at the life of David this week, we see the power of sin and temptation, and we see how one night of pleasure can lead to a lifetime of pain. We all have clay feet, so let's confess ...
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David’s Battles: Fulfilled Prophecy and Future Promises from 2021-09-19T05:00
In life, battles will come. Let your focus be on God — not on yourself and your own life — and abide in Him. His power will come to you and through you, and you will shine in such a way that captur...
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From Shepherd to King from 2021-09-12T05:00
David was unlikely as a shepherd, and now we see him anointed as king. And while we may not be kings, each of us is a leader because each of us has influence. As we learned through the life of Davi...
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Becoming a Person after God’s Own Heart from 2021-09-05T14:00
If you want to become a person after God’s own heart, there are habits you can pursue to move in that direction. Whatever you give your life to habitually is what you’ll become, and what you are be...
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Four Attributes of God-Honoring Friendships from 2021-08-30T05:00
Pastor Gregg highlights 4 times in David's life when demonstrated how to be a God-honoring friend. We are encouraged to come to Jesus. It is because of the friendship we have in Him that we ca...
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Unlikely Trial, Unlikely Teacher, Unlikely Timing from 2021-08-22T22:00
In David’s life we see that he had an unlikely trial, an unlikely teacher, and unlikely timing. Like David, we all face unlikely trials in our life and seasons of wilderness. Let the wilderness tea...
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The Bigger They are the Harder They Fall from 2021-08-15T05:00
What is one giant in your life? Give it to the Lord, and trust that, in His timing and in His power, the giant in your life will fall. Victory is in the Lord!
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The Choosing of David from 2021-08-08T05:00
The choosing of David shows us that the obvious choice is not always God’s choice. Just as David was unlikely, so are we, but God chose us! Let’s be faithful where we are and know that God sees our...
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Message by Ben Stuart from 2021-08-01T05:00
There is an existential crisis in the world today, and we need to care. We need to speak the word of life and share our lives. As we invite people in to see the gospel lived out in our own lives, a...
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Can I Trust God? from 2021-07-25T05:00
In life, we won’t always have clarity nor understanding, but we can trust. We can trust God and walk by faith because God sees it all; He understands it all; and He is all together good. In whateve...
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Unshakeable Confidence from 2021-07-18T05:00
How do we have unshakeable confidence? It is in our God’s provision, presence, and promise. Let’s get our confidence in Him and pass it on, so that we can make a difference in our city, nation, and...
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When Naysayers Come from 2021-07-11T05:00
When you are walking in the will of God, you can expect opposition to come. Choose to remain focused on your assignment though, and guard your heart and your mouth. Live for the audience of one, an...
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Persevering as a People from 2021-07-04T05:00
On Independence Day, Dr. John Tyler from Houston Baptist University looks at how America's founding documents reflect a desire to pursue the Great Commission. He shares stories of people who p...
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Persevere in the Present from 2021-06-27T05:00
There are circumstances in each of our lives that are harder than we thought or taking longer than we thought. In these things, you need perseverance and you need focus. Fix your eyes on the race s...
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The Perseverance of Parenting from 2021-06-20T05:00
As we celebrate Father's Day today, we want to encourage fathers to let their heart, soul, and mind be fully for the Lord. Your parenting will flow from that. Pray for your family; encourage y...
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Persevere in the Pain from 2021-06-13T05:00
There are going to be moments when there is great pain in your life. In those times, you have to get up and keep walking. Embrace perseverance in the suffering, allow your character to shaped, and ...
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Persevere through Pressure from 2021-06-06T05:00
You may be in a difficult place in your life, but trust the train engineer to bring you through that dark tunnel. Persevere and know that you are being conformed to His image, and He will use this ...
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Operation Restoration from 2021-05-30T17:00
If you find yourself in a pigpen of sin right now, know the Father is looking to see if you will take steps back to Him. Reflect on your sin, let your repentance lead you back to the Father, and se...
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Revelation: End Times in 30 Minutes from 2021-05-23T05:00
In finishing our study on Revelation, we can know that there is a plan, a future, and a hope! And God’s heart in these end times is “come!” He wants all to come and receive His life giving grace. W...
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All Things New from 2021-05-02T05:00
As we look towards Heaven, it is something we can be excited about! The beauty is unmatched, and we will finally live in the light of His Presence. We can truly see that there is a plan, a future, ...
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Brand New! from 2021-04-25T05:00
In Revelation we get to see all things made new! There is a new Heaven and new Earth, and there will be no more death, no more grief, and no more pain. It is all about being with Him; that is what ...
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Our Final Exam from 2021-04-18T05:00
Each of us will one day pass away. If as an unbeliever, relying on our own works, there will judgement and a lake of fire. If as a believer, relying on what Christ did on the cross, we will be welc...
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Victorious from 2021-04-11T05:00
As we study Revelation 20, we can see the amazing victory! The enemy will be bound, there will be bliss in the 1000 year reign, and the enemy will be defeated in the last battle. We don’t know all ...
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Easter 2021: Life, Discovery, and Joy! from 2021-04-04T05:00
The tomb is empty, and Jesus is resurrected! Make Him your Lord and number one priority, and you will be amazed at how things begin to make sense. His resurrection power will not only cause us to r...
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Blessings Come Through Brokenness! from 2021-04-01T05:00
As we look to the cross on this Maundy Thursday, let’s remember how Jesus lived. Jesus was blessed because He knew His true identity; He was broken and completely yielded before the Father; and He ...
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White Horse Return from 2021-03-28T05:00
As we study Revelation on this Palm Sunday, we can see the contrast of Jesus’ first coming and His second. On His first coming, Jesus rode in on a donkey in humility to die a sacrificial death, but...
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Hallelujah! from 2021-03-21T05:00
We all love a good comeback, and the ultimate comeback is Jesus Christ! When He returns, we will praise Him for His salvation, judgement, and power, and we will hear worship all around! If you need...
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From Milk to Meat from 2021-03-14T06:00
Now is the time for us to pick up the spiritual fork and knife and move from milk to meat. God did not die for us to stay the same, and the clearest indicators that a believer is growing and maturi...
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The False Prophet and Great Harlot from 2021-03-07T06:00
The false prophet and the great harlot come to deceive, divide, destroy, and distract. Everything about the unholy trinity is counterfeit, but it has still been wreaking havoc. Even in all of this ...
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Antichrist and False Prophet from 2021-02-28T06:00
Though evil is being restrained, Satan is ready to release the antichrist. The antichrist will be one who comes with peace, but he will set himself up as God and will want to be worshipped. There i...
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WE>ME: Ice Storm 2021 from 2021-02-21T06:00
It has been a very difficult week, but we can know that God is over all things. We will get through this together. Let's be active in sharing our faith during this time as we recognize both th...
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Better Together Weekend from 2021-02-14T06:00
Through looking at the book of Philemon, we can see how biblical it is to show appreciation. Gratefulness actually improves our outlook on life. As we trust Christ in this difficult time, let’s con...
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God's Motivation for Missions from 2021-02-07T06:00
Heaven will be filled with the nations; therefore, our earthly plans must involve discipling the nations. Let’s have open hands and humble hearts, and ask God to use us for His glory and our joy.
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Tribulation: 1 Scroll, 2 Witnesses, and a Red Dragon from 2021-01-31T06:00
We know that the plans of God are sweet, but they can be tough to take at times. He wants all to come to repentance, and He is faithful to continue to share His Word through His messengers, even at...
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Great Grace and Terrible Trumpets from 2021-01-24T06:00
Studying the seven seals and seven trumpets can feel scary, but we need to remember in all of this that God desires repentance in order bring relationship. God’s strange work is His wrath, but His ...
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Hearing God from 2021-01-10T06:00
Hearing from God is at the center of the Christian well being. To hear God, we need to be disciplined in our daily walk with Him, and we need to be not only desperate and desiring to hear His voice...
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New Ways, New You from 2021-01-03T06:00
As we begin a new year, allow the difficulty of 2020 to draw you into deeper devotion of the Lord in 2021. Let’s be determined this year to do what needs to be done and walk in a way that shows fai...
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Appearing Sooner Than You Think from 2020-12-27T06:00
As we look toward 2021, may our expectations be reset. Even if the world around us becomes worse, we need to keep doing what we have been called to do. We need to love well, live in purity, and eag...
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A Heavenly Look at Unity from 2020-12-13T06:00
As we study Revelation, we get a window into Heaven and what it will be like. We see praise, bowls full of prayers, and people from every tribe, nation, and tongue. May we live each day with fresh ...
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He is Worthy from 2020-12-06T06:00
There are problems happening in our lives that we can’t fix, and It’s these things that cause us to turn to Jesus. Jesus Christ is our hope and He is the savior of the world. He is of the right lin...
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Here as in Heaven from 2020-11-29T06:00
As we process this difficult year, let’s be sure to not let it steal our worship. We can thank God that we don’t have to overwhelmed by our circumstances. We can bless His name because He is our vi...
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At The Throne from 2020-11-22T06:00
In Revelation 4, we see John is in Heaven in the throne room of God. It is filled with His splendor, and the sound of worship is all around. Join with the worship of Heaven today, and know that we,...
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To the Church ... at Laodicea from 2020-11-15T06:00
The church of Laodicea is famous for being lukewarm. They invited compromise into their lives and became accustomed to having the people decide. We as a church today need to be on guard against luk...
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To the Church ... at Philadelphia from 2020-11-08T06:00
In the book of Revelation, there are no negatives mentioned about the church of Philadelphia. They were humble, faithful, and they abounded in brotherly love. Let’s be as the church of Philadelphia...
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Pray for Us and U.S. – Praying for Revival for Ourselves And Our Nation from 2020-11-01T05:00
We’ve seen throughout revivals in history that God can move in dark times. May our hearts break for what breaks His, may the next generation know of His greatness, may revival spread everywhere we ...
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To The Church… – Part 3 from 2020-10-25T05:00
As we look at the churches of Thyratira and Sardis, we can see the call to not compromise, to live in a way where our reality is better than our reputation. We need to keep our focus on loving God ...
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To the Church… – Part 2 from 2020-10-18T05:00
Through the study of Revelation we have seen that there is a plan, a future, and a hope. Even if you are facing persecution like the church in Smyrna, trust the Lord and remain steadfast. If you ha...
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Revelation: To the Church at Ephesus from 2020-10-12T04:30
Through a look at the church of Ephesus, we see a body of believers who resisted evil and endured hardship, but they lost their first love. Have you lost your first love? Know that he has not lost ...
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Message by Dr. Robert Sloan, Jr. from 2020-10-04T05:00
Our cultures is in the throws of deep pain, social tumults, poverty, and more, but we cannot be more impressed with our sins and circumstances than than the mercies of God. Nothing can separate us...
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Glorious — Part 3 from 2020-09-27T05:00
This year has been a difficult one, but we have to be a prayerful and surrendered people. We have to trust the mystery of how God moves. We can trust His protection and His power, and with Him, be ...
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Glorious — Part 2 from 2020-09-20T05:00
Heaven is on our side, and God’s heart for us is good. He loves us, He died for us, and He has given us new roles for His service and glory. As a believer in Christ, we get to show people the way t...
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Better than 6 Feet from 2020-09-06T05:00
Have you been drawing near to the Lord during this season of COVID, or have you felt yourself drifting? Though we have become accustomed to a life of being 6 feet from others, don’t ever settle for...
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5 Conversations with Christ: Discouragement from 2020-08-30T05:00
2020 has been a discouraging year, but as you continue to pray and to stay in His word, it will bring both perspective and purpose. Jesus is near and walking right alongside you, so just keep movin...
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5 Conversations with Christ: 3 Steps to Becoming the Greatest Humble Person Ever! from 2020-08-23T05:00
Humility is not thinking less of yourself; rather, it is thinking of yourself less. Choose to live a humble life. From that position, feelings of gratitude instead of entitlement can grow. And in s...
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5 Conversations with Christ: Anxiety / Worry Part 2 from 2020-08-16T05:00
We live in an age of anxiety, but the way we can push worry back is through trusting the Lord. Release control knowing that God is pleased to provide for you. It won’t always be easy and will requi...
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5 Conversations with Christ: Anxiety / Worry from 2020-08-09T05:00
Anxiety can come into our lives so easily. It wears us out emotionally, and it wears us out physically. Know that Jesus can meet you right where you are. With Him, your mind can be be renewed, and ...
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5 Conversations with Christ: Distractions from 2020-08-02T05:00
We live in a world of distractions. And though much of the busyness is gone, have you filled your time with more distractions or more of Jesus? Choose to lean in during this season. Make the choice...
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God’s Word: Four Choices We Make from 2020-07-26T05:00
Choices can be seen as inflammatory these days, but there are four choices that are presented to us in God’s Word that we must make. Choose to be transformed by, submit to, and live by the Word of ...
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The Devil Wears T?UTH from 2020-07-19T07:00
We are in a season where we are being forced online. It is so necessary that we know the truth, so that we are not led astray. May we know the truth, may we recognize the truth, and may we be chan...
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“The Usefulness of God’s Word” from 2020-07-12T05:00
Will you be intentional about spending time in God’s Word? The world is in chaos right now, and God’s Word is our anchor. It gives us God’s heart and His perspective, and it is useful for teaching,...
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“I Have Found the Book!” from 2020-07-05T05:00
Our nation came into existence during the first and second great awakenings, and we are in need of another awakening. We need to feel a burden for our nation, we need to return to the scriptures, a...
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Yet! We Have Hope from 2020-06-28T05:00
Disappointment is real. Yet, we can learn to walk in this life of trial and strain because God loves us. Let Go, and let God. He will take you through the grief and loss, and your test will become ...
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Three Things Every Dad Needs From Proverbs from 2020-06-21T05:00
Dads, we want to honor you this Father's Day and tell you that you are important as men and as fathers. Even if you didn’t have a good dad, your Father in Heaven can heal every wound and show ...
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Fasting: Feeling Full from Going Hungry from 2020-06-14T07:00
Fasting is to be a normal part of the Christian life. It intensifies our prayers, helps lead us to repentance, brings clarity, and many other things. Would you choose a day to fast this week? Be wi...
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Stormy Seas from 2020-06-07T07:00
We’re in stormy seas as a nation right now, and we have to trust Jesus to changes hearts and lives. Begin having real conversations with those around you, and let’s trust Jesus to take us to the ot...
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Reunion Weekend 2020 from 2020-05-31T07:00
On this Reunion Weekend, we celebrate Pentecost and the birth of the Church. As the disciples trusted and waited for the promise of the Father, we too need to trust in God’s timing and His plan. Le...
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All Things Through Him from 2020-05-24T07:00
In order to do all things, it takes Christ in you, so that Christ can move through you. What is God calling you to do? That is where you will find the strength to do all things.
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Content in Christ from 2020-05-17T07:00
Jesus Christ, not circumstance, is the route of contentment. Even in the this time of uncertainty, we can walk in peace, surrendered to Him, knowing that the Lord is at work.
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Right Thinking from 2020-05-10T07:00
On this Mother’s day, we honor all the women of our church. Mom’s do such a great job of living an honorable life, and we all want to live this way. May we have right praying, which leads to right ...
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The Favor of God from 2020-05-03T07:00
So many of us spend our lives chasing favor not realizing that favor is actually chasing us. God’s favor is revealed, and it can be seen, in His pursuit of us and His presence with us. Whether you ...
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Don't Worry. Do Pray. from 2020-04-26T07:00
During this season of COVID-19, there have been so many dos and don’ts. And in this time when worrying feels like responsibility, Paul tells us the complete opposite. Paul says to not worry. He rem...
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We the People from 2020-04-19T07:00
During these times when everything around us is changing, we can grow closer together and stand firm. We can rejoice and be gracious. And we can continue to stay in surrender to Christ, so that our...
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Empty Seats, Empty Tomb, Full Hearts from 2020-04-12T07:00
Jesus came, died, and rose again. And when He rose again, He offered us peace in our fears and proof of His death. Don’t live saying you need more proof. Turn your doubts into questions, your quest...
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Broken for You 2020 from 2020-04-09T07:00
On this Maundy Thursday, Jeff Struecker shared his story of serving as an army ranger in Somalia. As he and his team embarked on a very dangerous mission, Jesus stepped in and settled his heart. Hi...
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