All Messages
2021
Unwrapping Christmas. It’s a beautiful depiction of the sovereignty of our God and the joy set before us. So, grab a blanket and a cup of hot chocolate, and tune in!
December 25, 2020
52m 14s
Prayer takes things out of our hands and puts them into the hands of God. It shows that we have faith in someone bigger than we are, that we are no longer leaning on our own understanding. If the devil wants to keep us from doing one thing, it’s praying. That’s how precious your prayers are to God! Every word you’ve ever prayed is in His hands. Your Father hears you. Don’t stop praying!
July 11, 2021
48m 26s
In the Bible, Jesus emphasizes that the number one way people will fall away from the faith is through deception. It can come in many packages, which is why it’s so important to know what the Word says to keep us anchored. Social justice is something we all tend to think of in a positive light, but we often don’t recognize that it isn’t rooted in God’s moral laws. When we agree with things that sound good but aren’t biblical, entire societies can be deceived. In part three of Dear Church, learn the differences between social and biblical justice and action steps to hold tightly to the truth of God’s Word!
July 4, 2021
1h 05m
Fathers impart, train up, and send their children. Even though there aren’t many men who have taken up the role of a father, we do have some—and we thank God for them. Throughout our series, Dear Church, we’re hearing from men who are biological fathers, spiritual fathers, and long-term pastors who love Jesus and His church! In part two, Pastor Johnson’s father, Ron Bowie, imparts to us the wisdom he’s gained from a life well lived for Christ. Listen in!
June 27, 2021
1h 04m
The results of fatherlessness are all around us: godlessness, rebellion, identity issues… For thousands of years, people have said that fathers aren’t necessary, but that isn’t the way the Father intended. God is raising up strong men and fathers who will lead their children to Jesus and leave strong legacies. He is healing us, repairing father wounds, so we can change the story in our families. In part one of our series, hear the top three things Pastor Johnson’s father taught him!
June 20, 2021
49m 30s
Our God is holy, special and unlike anyone or anything else we’ll ever encounter. In His love, He has called us to live life according to His standards rather than the world’s. God has set up fences of holiness to protect what is set apart for His unique purposes. With that, He has created a fence of space as a model for us in regard to having healthy relationships with others. Find out more in part three of our Fences series!
June 13, 2021
57m 38s
God erects fences to protect things that are holy. He is the one and holy God, set apart and unique from everything in this world. He has called us to be holy as He is, putting a fence between us and the ways of the world. But why does holiness matter? Join us for part two of our series!
June 6, 2021
54m 50s
Thank God for fences! We put them around things that are valuable, like our homes, a children’s playground, art… Even God set up fences to guard what was most important to Him, and He has set the example for us. The first one He ever built was around time. God created for six days and on the seventh day, He rested, and He has extended that same invitation to us. If we want to truly thrive, we must find real rest for our souls. How? Let’s follow God’s way and enjoy the gift of the Sabbath day!
May 30, 2021
51m 23s
by Dennis Rouse
Over the last year, it’s become more evident how much fear dominates most people’s lives—including some in the church. God’s Word tells us that He has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind. He instructs us to be strong and courageous because He is with us wherever we go! While it’s important to use wisdom and take careful action, we have to ask ourselves what’s ultimately guiding us. Courage or fear? As followers of Jesus, let’s intentionally choose to walk by faith!
May 23, 2021
1h 04m
We are in a war. Our identity is fully secure in Christ, but we’re in an ongoing battle for our hearts. We have an enemy who’s constantly seeking to get us off track, but God has given us the spiritual weapons we need to fight back. Want to know how to overcome every attack of the enemy and live fully secure in Christ? In the final message of our Church Face series, discover how to combat the lies and win the war for your heart!
May 16, 2021
50m 50s
Just in case no one’s told you lately: You are enough. At some point or another, we’ve all felt like we don’t measure up, like we need to do more to be accepted and loved. The truth is that you’ve already been set free as a child of God! You don’t have to compare or compete with anyone else; you can show up authentically in all the Father has called you to be. He created you uniquely, and it’s time to embrace who you are in Him.
May 9, 2021
54m 15s
Who, or what, defines you? Many of us have allowed things like possessions, accomplishments, family, and sex to determine our value. But we were created to live from a place of identity and significance rather than spending our whole lives searching for it. God the Father designed and chose you—yes, you—to be here, and He’s the only one who gets to define you. What does He have to say? You were made on purpose for a purpose, and your presence matters. You are wanted and loved!
May 2, 2021
54m 44s