Most Christians will be familiar with the phrases “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” and “God inhabits the praises of his people.” They’re both found in Psalm 22, which Jesus quotes in his darkest hour. Why? Because even when life seems to be going down, we can lift praises to God because he is holy, good and unchanging.
Have you ever felt like you lacked the strength to accomplish what you were called to do? In times like that, it is easy to let go of hope for the future and even hope for this present moment. We can take heart, because God has made it clear that his will for his peoples’ lives is much better than that. Carter Conlon examines the way that God responds to us in our times of weakness.
We all face temptations and have two options in these moments: either flee from them or allow them to lead us into sin. Scripture tells us that God provides a way out when temptation comes, and Gary Wilkerson shows us in this powerful teaching what that journey looks like.
There will be trouble in this world; the enemy makes sure of it. But we can't be ruled by fear—it must be mastered or it will take over your life, killing faith in the process. Nicky Cruz encourages us to turn to Jesus in our fear and stand firm in his truth.
Election Day has come and gone, but what's next in our country? And how do we navigate the rest of this 2020 year? Tim Dilena shares a powerful word about the importance of our obedience. Regardless of who is in office, it doesn't determine what we do as a believer and who we put our faith in.
In 2 Kings 18-19, Assyria is used by God to conquer Israel as a tool of discipline. Assyria, believing because they had victory in Israel they could also have victory in Judah, aim south. And just like Assyria then, there are enemies of God and his Church today that have had victories over Christians and believe they can have total victory over God's people. Tim Dilena believes a new storm is coming to attack the Body of Christ, but it's an opportunity for us to be stronger than ever before. It's time to pray and take a stand!
Are giants really necessary? Must we really suffer? While victory is possible over the challenges in our lives, it is only by God's strength. And as Carter Conlon reminds us, perhaps that's why the giants exist—so that we come to realize our need for him.
We all come across crooked bends in the road, challenges and difficulties that turn our world upside down. They are painful, but not without purpose. In this powerful sermon, Gary Wilkerson reminds us that God has a plan for and wants to use these seasons for our good and his glory.
There is a major difference between being conformed to the world and being transformed by God. Every day, Christians come up against thoughts and ideas that are not in line with God’s truth. Pastor Tim Dilena walks us through what it looks like to have a renewed mind and explains how to navigate the thoughts that try to lead us astray.
When life isn't going as planned or we face trauma and pain, we get angry at God. However, at the core of this emotion, we aren't actually mad because there is a defect in Him, but because there is a defect in our own heart. Tim Dilena shares a powerful message for those traveling a dark tunnel. He reminds us that, while God is faithful, ultimately, our view of God must change even when the circumstances don't.