Based on the approach in C S Lewis's "The Screwtape Letters", this is a fictional correspondence between two demons who are surprised by the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. (Download)
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Pastor Pat Bailey speaks on how Mary and Joseph acted on faith during a time of questioning and possibly fear. Mary spent this week pondering the words of the angel. Joseph probably spent his time thinking what Mary said and thinking of what the angel said to
Read more →Pastor Dan Rak speaks on what we are to do in these last days. Our job is to bring the seed and be the seed. Some specifics are rejoicing always, pray without ceasing, and giving thanks in all circumstances. Joy should be a be a way we
Read more →Pastor Dan Rak speaks on living with a mindset or having the future in view/mind. We need to live with future in mind that Jesus is coming and preparing the way like John the Baptist did. John's work was in view of Jesus' coming. He talked of
Read more →Pastor Nate Post speaks on "life is short, stay awake for it" – Caribou Coffee's slogan applies in a spiritual sense to God's people as they consider how to live. (Download)
Read more →Pastor Dan Rak speaks on the time is coming when Jesus will separate the sheep and the goats. No fence-sitting or human spectators, everyone will be on one side or the other. (Download)
Read more →Pastor Matthew Hanlon speaks on the return of Jesus. We need to be ready for the return. As Christians we live with the expectation that Jesus will return. Living with this expectation gives a different way of life and culture. Ready or not, here he comes. (Download)
Read more →Jeff Jenkins speaks on the resurrection and how it has already started. An important thing to know is what our hope is. Hope is future reality that defines our present actions. Let hope define your actions. (Download)
Read more →Pastor Dan Rak shows us how easily we recognize actors. The actors of the New Testament did not act to entertain, but rather to look spiritual. They loved to be honored and recognized. If we humble ourselves, we will be exalted or be honored/recognized. But if we
Read more →Pastor Pat Bailey speaks on the Law and love. The Pharisees loved the Law and not God. We are to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, and mind. If we ask God to search us and make in us a new heart, He
Read more →Pastor Dan Rak preaches from Matthew 22 and provides three modern applications for the phrase "Render onto Caesar that which is Caesar's. The Herodians set a trap for Jesus and he springs the trap with brilliance. (Download)
Read more →Pastor Matthew Hanlon speaks on the peace that God has for us when we give our anxities and stress to Him. We need to be willing to give up what we are holding onto. (Download)
Read more →Pastor Pat Bailey uses the example of Paul’s astonishing transformation from Saul, the chief of sinners, to explain how we should let go of our own past sins in order to meet our big God and be the light of Christ in this world. (Download)
Read more →Pastor Nate Post explains how we put ourselves first, when we should be letting God guide us to do His work. (Download)
Read more →Pastor Dan Rak Speaks on forgiveness and how it affects our lives. It is important to forgive. Forgiveness leads to a healthier spiritual and physical life. Why not forgive. (Download)
Read more →Pastor Pat Bailey speaks on the restoration that happens when we go to God for our problems and when we intercess for others. Loving people is the best way to confront someone. (Download)
Read more →Jeff Jenkins speaks on looking at the Bible in a personal way. The Bible is all about Jesus and the Bible should move us. (Download)
Read more →Pastor Matthew Hanlon speaks on God’s mercy for us. Mercy is something that we don’t deserve, but we think we need to earn it. (Download)
Read more →Pastor Pat Bailey speaks on how God can use you as you are. Highly recommended. (Download)
Read more →Kathy Kastner speaks on how God works in us when we are alone with Him. Solitude is good for us and that is when we can hear him, in the silence. Being alone, in solitude can be life changing. (Download)
Read more →Pastor Nate Post speaks on what the Kingdom of God is like. We are at it’s here, but not yet. We want it, but only get a taste. Nate gives a great analogy on this concept. (Download)
Read more →Amy Schoenthal takes us through the life of Jacob and his experience of discovering God. God initiated a relationship with Jacob and was faithful to him. Take another look at Jacob’s life. (Download)
Read more →Karen Smith speaks on being a “rock mover”. Just living your life can affect people just because Christ lives in us. (Download)
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