If you are a Christian, the Bible describes you as a soldier engaged in an intense spiritual warfare against Satan and the forces of darkness. Thankfully, the LORD has given you all that is necessary for you to win those skirmishes against the enemy. He has provided you with power, protection, and even His very presence. What actions are required on your part? How can you and your local church continue to march forward with spiritual success? ~Farewell Sermon, Pastor Ryan Day

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The Call to Battle

Since the controversial Roe vs. Wade decision in 1973, pro-abortion advocates have offered up many ongoing arguments for why abortion should remain legal.  As Christians, we need to understand the most popular arguments and know how to answer them with sound logic and the authoritative truth of God's Word.  What are three of the most popular arguments used to support abortion?  How can we answer them wisely, and overturn them?  ~Sanctity of Human Life Sunday 2020 

Demolishing Abortion’s Most Popular Arguments

Advertising experts and marketing gurus know that "A picture is worth a thousand words".  Showing a vivid picture to consumers can help them understand and buy-into a product.  In Ephesians 2, the Apostle Paul uses three "word pictures" to describe the Church-- and every believer's place in it.  What are three important 'word pictures' of the Church, and what significance do they hold for every believer today?

The Church in Pictures

Many needy children and families in Beaver County, PA will experience a tremendous Christmas, thanks to some anonymous donors who stepped up with gifts totaling more than $15,000 dollars.  Incredibly, these donors insisted that their gifts remain 100% anonymous.  In Luke 2, we learn that blue-collar shepherds-- working the night shift-- were the first people on the planet to hear and share the good news of Jesus' arrival.  Incredibly, these shepherds remain 100% anonymous to us, yet their obedience and evangelistic zeal lives on.  What valuable insights can we learn from these shepherds?  What kind of work can God do among working-class people?  ~Blue Collar Christmas, Part 3

Blue Collar Christmas: Shepherds

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that the number of women becoming electricians, plumbers, truck drivers, and mechanics reached its highest level in 25 years. Millions of men and women are embracing skilled jobs-- believing that their availability opens the door to possibility. In Luke 1, we meet an ordinary girl named Mary-- whom God used in an extraordinary way because of her humble devotion and willing heart. What valuable insights can we learn from Mary? What does she teach us about the connection between our availability and God's possibility? ~Blue Collar Christmas, Part 2

Blue Collar Christmas: Mary

Mike Rowe is on a mission to re-awaken America to the importance of blue-collar jobs and a skilled labor force.  Blue-collar people are such a valuable part of what makes America great!  In the nativity narratives, God decided to use blue-collar, ordinary people like Joseph, Mary, and shepherds to play a major part in His salvation story.  As we take a deeper look at Matthew 1, why was Joseph the carpenter the right man for the job? Why would God choose him to be Jesus' earthly dad? What can we learn and apply from Joseph's life to our own lives in the present?  ~Blue Collar Christmas, Part 1 

Blue Collar Christmas: Joseph

Sometimes even the most mature Christians forget about the incredible power of God that is always working in us, through us, and for us.  In Ephesians 3, the Apostle Paul celebrates God's awesome power by stepping upwards through a "staircase of praise".  Why is God so worthy to receive our praise and thanksgiving?  What is it about His power that should strengthen us with encouragement each day?  ~Thanksgiving Message 2019 

Giving Thanks for God’s Power

Anna Talbott McPherson produced pain-staking portraits made up of thousands of words that are scripted, shaded, and colored in exactly the right way to form a single image. In a similar way, the Church declares just "one gospel", but God uses all our various personalities and unique styles to share Jesus with the world. What are six evangelistic styles we observe in the New Testament? What is your unique style? How can you be confident in sharing Jesus? Prepare to be encouraged!

What’s Your Style?

Jane Helser is an National Football League legend. For over 50 years, she stitched together the famous Wilson footballs used by the league.  In September, Jane got a real surprise when her favorite quarterback Peyton Manning showed up in her dining room. For the longest while, she didn't even realize he was there!  In Luke 24, the risen Jesus appeared to two disciples on the road to Emmaus, and they had no idea it was Him.  What encouraging truths did Jesus reveal to them?  What relevant lessons can we learn from this event for our Christian lives today?  ~Face to Face, Conclusion 

The Surprise of a Lifetime

World War 1 was one of the most brutal wars this planet has ever seen. Both sides were battling for victory, and the conflict was intense. In Luke 20, we read about the intense verbal battle that Jesus was engaged in when a group of religious elites challenged Him on His authority. How did this battle unfold? What do we learn about Christ's authority-- and what valuable applications can we make to our own lives today? ~Face to Face, Part 7

The Battle for Authority

Michael Franzese was a millionaire mob-boss, when he was finally convicted and sent to prison. But life changed forever as Michael met Jesus Christ there in the pages of Scripture.  In Luke 19, Jesus transforms the life of another rich and notorious swindler named Zacchaeus.  What four surprises unfold in this text, one after another?  What do we learn about Jesus' heartbeat for outsiders and outcasts-- and what relevant lessons can we apply to our own lives?  ~Face to Face, Part 6

The Outcast: Sought and Saved

It's hard to imagine someone meeting Jesus and going away in a worse condition than they came. But that is exactly what happened to a rich, young ruler in Luke 18.  How did this happen?  What shocking truths and spiritual insights did Jesus reveal to this man?  Where did this man go wrong, and what valuable insights can we uncover for our own day?  Why is it so important to come to Christ with "empty hands"?  ~Face to Face, Part 5  

Met Jesus: Went Away Worse

Fred and Barney. Lucy and Ricky. Laurel and Hardy. Brooks and Dunn. American popular history is filled with iconic duos. But the Bible has them too. In Luke 10, we meet two sisters who came face-to-face with Jesus: Mary and Martha. But this meeting was more than just a special meal. In this text, Jesus unleashes profound truths about Christian discipleship. What three key insights does Jesus reveal here about being His disciple? ~Face to Face, Part 4

Devotion Over Distraction

Charles Dickens' novel "A Tale of Two Cities" opens with a famous contrast: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."  When a notoriously sinful woman interrupts a dinner party to pay tribute to Jesus in Luke 7, a number of stark contrasts play out in that event.  What contrasts burst forth from this shocking meal?  What spiritual insights does Jesus unleash in this setting?  What relevant lessons can we learn for our Christian lives today? ~Face to Face, Part 3 

A Tale of Two Loves

When insulin was perfected in 1922, many diabetic hospital wards were transformed from places of death and sorrow to joy and hopefulness. In Luke 7, Jesus performs a similar transformation when he interrupts a funeral and resurrects a man back to life. What does this incredible event teach us about Jesus? What relevant insights and applications can we make from this text to our lives in the present? ~Face to Face, Part 2

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