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How do we resist the devil? Do we use some kind of formula? Join Pastor Steve as he looks at 1 Peter 5:8-9.

How do we find joy in the midst of trials? It's not a scavenger hunt; it's a treasure hunt—and the 'X' that marks the spot is found in God's Word, the Bible. Joy is found in knowing God, and we know God best through his Word.

We celebrate the coming of Emmanuel - God With Us - when Jesus came to earth as a baby. As we remember His first coming, we eagerly anticipate His second coming to restore all things to perfection. Until then, we often find ourselves in the wilderness: a time of pain, frustration, loss, fear and uncertainty. Just as God led Israel into the wilderness when He took them out of the bondage of Egypt, He will lead us also into dry places. But why? What is He trying to accomplish by taking His people into such times of desparation?

James 1:9-12

This is the first sermon from our new series on the book of James.

We have been exploring what it means for us that Jesus is called Emmanuel, God With Us. Today we explore how Jesus is with us in His promises. How can we live trusting God's promises? In order to put our faith in His promises, we need to know His written Word is true. What are a few of His promises for us who live in the twenty-first century, so long after Jesus walked the earth? In a world of deception and lies, there does exist ultimate Truth...

Pastor explores and applies 1 Peter 1:6-7 with a challening statement: God's plan for you include times of blessing, but also times of distressing. He also reminds us the every trial and testing has a reason and a season.

Joshua demonstrated amazing faith in his request to God for the sun and the moon to stand still. Join us as we explore the wonderful blessing of, and how to be, a prayer warrior!

People who were killed and/or persecuted are the final examples of faith in Hebrews 11. This lesson examines the scriptures that encourage us to foster a faith that perseveres. As one scholar put it - "It takes more faith to endure than it does to escape."

1 Peter 4:12-19 Trials and suffering is part of our growth and commitment in Jesus Chirst. Are you ready? How will you react when the fiery trials come? Start now to deepen your walk with the Lord.

James 1:1-18

Life can present some pretty big challenges to overcome, just ask the people of Israel standing at the brink of a flooded Jordan River! Find out what all is entailed in taking a step of faith, and be prepared to watch God work.

It’s an amazing privilege to be made an heir of God’s heavenly blessings. But becoming an heir also means belonging in the family. Peter wants his readers to know where, and to whom, they belong as they live as exiles in the world.

Deuteronomy 28:13-15, James 1:2, 1 Thessalonians 3:3, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 1Peter 4:12-13 Joshua 1:5-7, Isaiah 26:3-4, Hebrews 13:5 We are forewarned in the Bible, our life manual, that there will be trials. Be ready. They are opportunities from God to learn, trust, and grow in faith. They will not be easy but they will only be for a little while. Arm yourself witht he word of the Lord and consider it pure joy.