Difficult conversations. At some point, we all have to have one, but what is the best way to approach those discussions? Pastor Chris Emmitt looks to Acts 8:26-39 to give us three questions to ask yourself before you have a difficult conversation.

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Interesting Conversations

We’ve all heard the saying: Bad things happen to good people. Pastor Chris Emmitt leads us through Acts 6, where we find Stephen, who is on trial for spreading the word of Jesus. Through this story, Chris challenges us to consider what it means to stand for what is right and forgive for what is wrong.

A Missed Call

Just because we can do everything doesn't mean that we should do everything. Pastor Chris Emmitt looks to the story of the early church found in Acts 6:1-7 to give a biblical example of how to know your limits and ask for help.

Redline

In Acts Chapter 4, we find Peter and John on trial for spreading the greatness of Jesus. Pastor Chris Emmitt uses this passage to show us that we should be a reflection of how awesome Jesus is, not ourselves. No matter if people like us, dislike us, disagree or agree with us, they should know that we are close to Jesus.

Ordinary and Uneducated

In this message, Pastor Chris Emmitt examines the first church described in Acts Chapter 2. Chris explains how the Church is built on consistency and community. This message challenges us to think about our own faith habits and how our personal faith community can be more unified around Jesus.

A Firepit

Our past moments of fear and failure don't remove future opportunities for confidence and conviction. Pastor Chris Emmitt examines Acts Chapter 2, where the Holy Spirit falls on the people of Jerusalem during Pentecost. Peter follows this amazing act of God with a confident and convicted sermon and brings 3,000 people to Christ. Chris explains how like Peter, our past moments of fear and failure don't remove future opportunities for confidence and conviction.

Step Into Significance

In this Easter message, Pastor Chris Emmitt reminds us that Jesus keeps His promises. In our current world, it feels like the only certain thing is that there are no certain things. But Jesus promised He would die and come back and the empty grave is proof that Jesus keeps His promises! Jesus offers us purpose for our lives, forgiveness for our sins, and assurance of eternity in heaven.

Easter 2020

The journey through a difficult time in life can be long and painful. In this message, Pastor Chris Emmitt examines Romans 5 to remind us that the road to hope may be paved with pain but it never leads to disappointment. This message will leave you encouraged to keep going when you find yourself on the road to hope because the Lord is using this time to build endurance and character.

The Road To Hope

During times that challenge our faith, we often have more questions than answers. In this message, Pastor Chris Emmitt looks to Matthew 8 and the story of the Roman officer who had an urgent, humble, knowledgeable, and active faith in Jesus. This message will leave you challenged to work on one attribute of our faith to grow in your daily walk with Jesus.

Amazing Faith

Unprecedented times often come with clouds of uncertainty that overshadow our lives. Pastor Chris Emmitt looks to Luke 8 to remind us of how the disciples responded in the middle of a storm and what Jesus did when they woke him up. (Yes! He was taking a nap in the storm.) Chris challenges us by asking: Where do we put our faith? Is it in the things we can control? Is it in our own knowledge and abilities? Or is it in Jesus who is the One in control and the One who knows you?

Take A Nap

In uncertain times, something as simple as our favorite food can bring relief and a sense that everything is going to be okay. In a special message, Comfort Food, Pastor Chris Emmitt shares the importance and need for comfort verses to rely on, especially during uncertain times. This message will point you to scripture that will remind you that: God is for you. God protects you. God is forever.

Comfort Food

In the second week of our series, Not Your Average King, Pastor Luke Lezon, looks at the baptism of Jesus found in Matthew 3. Through these verses, Luke examines how we often feel broken, messy and unworthy of God's love due to our sin. However, our mess matters to God and He can reach you wherever you are.

Not Your Average King: Your Mess Matters

Pastor Nathan Castleberry opens up our series, Not Your Average King, by looking to the example of Jesus found in John 4 to show us how to navigate truth with grace. As Jesus shows us in this story of His encounter with the woman at the well, He separates our worth from our failures.

Not You Average King: Truth and Grace

In the final week of our series, Hunting Good, Pastor Chris Emmitt dives into Romans. Chris lays out how Paul struggled with the pressures of sin just as we do today. This daily battle against sin and temptation so often begins in our minds. This message will leave you encouraged to run from sinful thoughts and replace with godly thoughts.

Hunting Good: The War Within

In week three of the series, Hunting Good, Pastor Chris Emmitt discusses how God's plan for our lives often calls us outside of our comfort zones. That's certainly what He did to Moses, who in turn came up with some pretty good excuses for why he shouldn't be obedient. Chris describes how we, like Moses, have our own excuses, self-doubts, and stubbornness. However, it is always better to go with God's plan than our own good excuses.

Hunting Good: Go With God

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