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In this message, Pastor David discusses misconceptions Christians often have about depression and shares five lessons from Psalm 42 that we can use in the midst of depression.

Anger is a natural human response. But like many other emotions it can destroy us. How do we experience anger without letting it get out of check?

On this first Sunday of Lent, Pastor Jason Rowinski reminds us that this season is a time of reflection and repentance, and is a reminder of the grace available to us through Jesus Christ.

We all have desires.It is a natural part of being human. But when do normal, healthy desires become destructive? And how do we find our way back?

Fear is a natural emotion. It is a part of being human. Fear has the power to keep us from harm or it can destroy us. How do we keep our fear from overshadowing the love and power of God?

All of us have and will experience grief. While some have attempted to outline clear steps to grief, in reality, life is not that orderly and tidy. But grief is natural and necessary. It is a God-given way to heal our broken hearts.

There is always more going on in a person’s life than meets the eye. One way to we look beyond the obvious is through the window of emotions. In this first message in our series we see that our emotions have a positive and God-given purpose.

Jesus’ revelation to John, in Revelation 6, shows an image of four horsemen charging throughout the world bringing devastation. In this message by Pastor Chris Pollock we see that the horsemen of conquest, anger, poverty and death still ride. Is there any hope to reign in their destructive power?

We each have a part to play in sharing the gospel around the world. On this World Mission Sunday, our Swaziland Partnership on-site-coordinators, Brent and Michaele LaVigne, share from their experiences and challenge us to be a part of what God is doing around the world.

The Book of Malachi reads like a modern-day trial case: "The People of Israel vs. YAHWEH God." Israel is suing God for breach of contract - for not living up to His promises to them. As we observe this dramatic courtroom exchange we learn a lot about God and about ourselves.

No matter what your circumstances are, they are not greater than God. You do not have to be afraid because your God is faithful, and he will give you the courage, power, and grace to throw off those things that hold you back so that you can run the race with endurance.

The Gospel of Matthew does not cover over the skeletons in the closet of Jesus’ genealogy. The names listed are sprinkled with scandal and shady characters. From this questionable family background our Messiah was born. Through Jesus’ genealogy we learn a valuable lesson about the redemptive character of God in our own lives.

Do you want to know why you are on this earth? The purpose of your life is to display to the world something of God's glory. We exist for the glory of God.

Last week we looked at the human side of Jesus. This week we explore Jesus as the Son of God. He was not just another prophet—not just another Rabbi--not just a good teacher. Jesus was fully divine—he was the eternal Word made flesh. He was the God-man.

The fact that Jesus came to earth in flesh and blood means that he understands our human predicament because he was one of us. Jesus entered our world, he became the Son of Man, and we are in this together.

Hallelujah Swaziland is a musical celebration of BFC's partnership with Swaziland and includes music by the BFC choir, KidSingers, ensembles, soloists, dancers and instrumentalists along with 200 Swazi musicians via video.

On this Centennial Sunday, as we celebrate 100 years as a church family, we look back at our roots to remember who we are and why we are here.

The importance of God’s Word in our lives cannot be overemphasized. It does more than tell us right from wrong, it is the revealed will of God to us. When we understand that, we can understand why people have given their lives for it and why it is such an amazing gift.

There is something in us that thinks life should be easy. But comfort and ease will never get us into a transformed life, because successes without struggles make us forget where our strength comes from.

Is it better to be rich rather than poor, or do the poor have an advantage in God's eyes? In this message by Pastor David Busic we get a clearer view of our responsibilities and what God asks of us regardless of our economic status.

When you are doing the work of God, there will always be opposition. The Israelites were confronted with threats as they worked to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. However, we learn from Nehemiah that whether the opposition comes from outside or inside the church, we must continue to fix our eyes on God and trust that he will meet the opposition head on.

In the second message in our series, we see how Nehemiah combined both prayer and planning before stepping out of his comfort zone to face the greatest risk of his life.

In this message by Pastor Dave Mowry, we see that the God of wonders wants to do something "inconceivable" in your life!

What would you do if you opened your front door and found yourself surrounded by a host of enemy soldiers on foot, on horseback, or riding in chariots?  In 2 Kings:6, Elisha’s servant did just that.  In this message from Pastor Lewis McClain, we learn how God told Elisha exactly how to confront that army and turn the situation around to glorify Him.  These truths can be applied today as we seek God’s help in our daily lives.

Life is not fair. Good and bad comes to all people. The rain falls on the just and the unjust. But while life may not be fair, God is! When our life is over and we look in the rear-view mirror, we will realize that our loving and wise God was in control all along. 

Reconciliation with someone who has hurt you is not easy. It is not tidy. It is not quick. Joseph had been deeply wounded by his brothers. He had the potential to turn bitter and vengeful—yet he was able to look beyond their destructive and hurtful actions to see God’s hand in the bigger picture of his life. Pastor David’s message from Genesis 42-45 is called “Family Reunions.”

God can use those who are willing to do the right thing no matter what. In this message from Genesis 40-41, we see that Joseph proved himself faithful in circumstance that would have crushed most of us. Joseph's life shows us that even when it doesn't look like doing the right thing will get you what you want, doing the right thing will always get you were you need to be.

God’s kindness doesn’t mean we will avoid pain or receive a short cut through suffering. Sometimes, God’s steadfast love is the only thing that helps us remain strong as we face the trials of life because even when we can’t see him, God is always there.

In this first message in our series "Dreamer: Learning from the life of Joseph," we catch a glimpse of God's hand in the midst of a messed up family, a dad playing favorites, a spoiled kid, jealous brothers, hatred, revenge, violence, slave-trafficking, lying, a fake funeral, an inconsolable father and a seemingly hopeless situation.

Spiritual gifts are given to each person by the Holy Spirit. In this message by Pastor Lewis McClain, we see that these gifts are for the good of us all.

The baptism of the Holy Spirit is a controversial and confusing topic. Throughout the centuries we have struggled to explain the Spirit. In this second message in our series, Pastor Jason Rowinski sheds light on the purpose of this supernatural baptism.

Throughout the Bible we can get a picture of God the Father and Jesus the Son. But, it's more difficult to get a picture of the Holy Spirit. In this message, by Dr. Steve Green, we look at scripture for clear snapshots of the Holy Spirit.

In this message, Pastor David Busic gives an overview of who we are as a community and what we're called to be. We also take a look at the challenges and opportunities that are at our doorstep.

The transforming presence and power of God is available to each us through Christ. To live in that power, to trust him, to put your faith in him, and to become his disciple is the greatest adventure.

In the final message in our series, "Home: Godly Wisdom for Turning Houses into Homes," we look at powerful and practical ways ways that children can show honor and appreciation to their parents.

In this message from the series Home: Godly Wisdom for Turning Houses Into Homes, Pastor David Busic highlights three biblical concepts for parenting and shares practical guidelines for dealing with rebellious children.

As parents we give our kids the horizons to their lives. We teach them to laugh and love or we teach them to be negative or critical. We teach them to be compassionate and generous or to be self-centered and stingy. We teach them to embrace the expansive life of God or we teach them to be narrow and wooden. We create pictures of God for our children by the way we live--and they become like us.

Every well built structure needs a firm foundation. In the same way, every godly home needs a strong foundation. In the first message of this series we examine the book of Proverbs for Godly wisdom to help us establish a strong foundation for our homes.

Reconciliiation begins with a love that is reoriented to Jesus Christ. While Peter loved Jesus, he also loved his security, his identity and his authority. That could be said for most of us. We love God but want to hold onto our security, our identy and our authority. But, John reminds us that perfect love casts out fear. When we have God's perfect love we can live free from self-rule and selfishness.

Jesus’ life and death teach us that we can either let the circumstances of our lives dictate the meaning of our lives, or we can choose to make meaning out of what is happening to us.  It takes trust to say, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” But we must ask ourselves, “Have I accomplished what I came to do? Is my life being given or taken? Whose hands am I in?

As living beings, we all have physical needs, including thirst. That need is met through what we drink. We are also created with a spiritual thirst that nothing on earth can quench. In Apostle John’s account of Christ’s crucifixion, we see that only God can satisfy our deep spiritual thirst.

Believing in God even when we do not feel him; calling on God when everything tells us that God is not there; crying out to God in the midst of our darkness is what our Christian faith is all about. It is what Jesus demonstrated at his darkest hour. Because Jesus has been there, none of us need ever feel alone, forgotten or forsaken.

In this message, Pastor David Busic examines the dialogue between Jesus and the two thieves crucified with him. Through one we see how close we can be to Jesus and yet not recognize him, and through the other we see that it is never too late to receive the gift of salvation.

 

Two weeks ago, 173 people in our congregation responded to an invitation to spontaneous baptism. Since that time, we’ve received many requests from others wanting to be baptized. So, on this day, we set aside our plans and baptized 96 individuals. In this abbreviated message, Pastor David Busic gives an overview of the significance of baptism and addresses those being baptized.

You don't have to read far in the New Testament to realize the immense importance of baptism for a follower of Christ. The first recorded words of Jesus are about baptism. As we follow Jesus' example of baptism it is not only a sign of leaving the old life behind and beginning the new, it is identifying with the death and resurrection of Jesus himself. It is the putting off our old self and putting on Jesus.

Song of Songs is a book full of poetic beauty, frank but not crass-romantic and erotic-full of desire and passion. Through its personal and candid words we can learn what women really want from men and what men really want from women.

Sex is more than physical—it is more than body parts, urges and biological functions. Sexuality is powerful because it also involves the human soul. That’s why sexuality is sacred,  valuable, and worth protecting. You can ignore what scripture teaches about sexuality, but you cannot avoid the consequences. It is possible to live within God’s protective boundaries and it is possible to find healing and restoration in His grace.

Some say that our cultural values about sex have gone too far. But, the biggest problem is that cultural sexual values don't go far enough. Our culture has made sexuality only a surface level preoccupation and ignored the depths of the power that God created sex to be.

A small African kingdom faces an unprecedented challenge. It is on the verge of collapse, threatened by something more stealth and deadly than an invading army. HIV/AIDS has wreaked havoc, in Swaziland, resulting in the lowest life expectancy rate in the world. But all is not lost. There is hope. Bethany First Church of the Nazarene has united to come along side the people of Swaziland to change the course of history. On this World Mission Sunday, our special guest is Dr. Gary Morsch, founder and president of Heart to Heart International.We also hear from Pastor David Busic and Barbi Moore, Director of Global Outreach for Bethany First Church.

Each us of have something we can give to glorify God that no one else can give. Pastor Stefanie recounts the Old Testament story of King David dancing before the ark, and challenges us to find our own unique gift to God.

Usually it’s not too difficult to help someone who finds themselves in a difficult situation that is beyond their control. It’s more challenging to love and help others who are suffering as a result of their own foolishness and poor choices. Pastor Mark challenges us to consider what God expects from us. Who should we help? How much should we get involved?

We are created for relationship. But, it’s easy to let our relationship with God become private. Small Groups allow us to open our lives to others, share our walk with God, and grow more like Christ.

There are people all around us whose lives are imprisoned by regret. There are hearts haunted by failure and lives plauged by remorse. In this message, from 2 Corinthians 7, Pastor David Busic shows us keys to living a life without regrets.

God had a communication problem. He wanted to find a way to communicate His heart and His way to us. So, the invisible, intangible God made himself visible and tangible in Christ. On that first Christmas, He quietly slipped into our world and showed us His way.

 

We tend to be an unsatisfied people. Discontentment seems to be embedded in our DNA. Yet, the Apostle Paul claimed to have found the secret of contentment in every situation. Paul embraced every circumstance of his life and found he could do all things through Christ who gave him strength.

One of the few things you can be sure of today is how few things you can be sure of. With turbulence in the economy, the culture, in politics, and in the world, stability is in short supply. Is it possible to be in in the middle of instability and still be completely at peace on the inside? In this message from Philippians 4, we learn how to have peace and remain stable in our unsteady world.

There is a maturity in our relationship with Christ that makes it possible for us to be all we can be at any given moment. We aren't what we will be-but we're complete in all that Christ is making us in this moment. Not clinging to our past successes or chained to our past failures, we press on to that for which Christ Jesus took hold of us.

The bad news is, no matter what good things you do, and what bad things you are not doing, it doesn't come close to meeting God's standard or righteousness. The good news is, it doesn't matter who you are, who your family is, what you've done or how deep your sin is. God can make you clean again because righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.

In the Apostle Paul's writings, we meet a couple of unlikely heros who continue to impact lives for Christ. No wonder Paul said, "Honor people like this. . ."

In our desire to grow in faith and become more like Christ, how much of the growth is our responsibility and how much is God's responsibility? One extreme leads to legalism, while the other leads to cheap grace. In this message, Pastor David Busic shares key insights on balance as found in Philippians 2.

Throughout history, believers in Jesus Christ have considered suffering for Christ as a priviledge and gift. Suffering for the gospel is not a thing of the past. How are we going to stand faithful in a world who considers the message of he cross irrelevant, foolish or dangerous?

Some have said that if the Bible were a mountain range, the scriptures found in Philippians 2.6-11 would be among the highest summits. This ancient poem tells the entire story of what Jesus came to do through his life, death and resurrection. Pastor David Busic unpacks this well known passage and shows its power for our lives.

We are not the first generation to face an uncertain future. Old Testament scholar, Dr. Tim Green shares specifics of how Christians are to respond to an uncertain and frightening future, in this message from Deuteronomy.

Every year, we set aside a few days for special services to renew and refresh our hearts. These times help sharpen our focus on what God wants to do in our lives and in our community. This year, our special speaker is Dr. Tim Green, chair of the Theology and Religion Department, and chaplain at Trevecca Nazarene University.

It’s not the circumstances of life that determines if you stand or fall. It’s your definition of life that makes the difference. The apostle Paul had a definition of life that enabled him to face anything the world could throw at him. And we, like Paul, can say, “what has happened to me will turn out for my salvation.”

On the centennial of the founding of the Church of the Nazarene, Pastor David Busic discusses who we are as a people and what we believe. After 100 years, our message and beliefs still have a strategic influence in our culture and our world—it is still good news to hurting people everywhere.

Sitting in a Roman prison, chained to his guards, facing the risk of death, the apostle Paul did not allow his surroundings to hinder the gospel. He demonstrated that hope is not in our circumstances, but in Christ.

The issue of our salvation is not how good we are-how smart we are, or how strong we are. The issue is that God has taken the initiative to save you. And He who began the good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day Christ Jesus returns.

Paul wrote the letter of Philippians from a Roman prison; in shackles, deprived of food, intimidated and threatened with violence. In spite of his circumstances he was able to encourage his fellow believers with the words, "grace and peace to you from God our Father and Lord Jesus Christ." In this message, Pastor David Busic shares how you can experience grace and peace in middle of the circumstances of your life.

In this first message in our series from Philippains, Pastor David Busic shows us that we are all slaves to something. We don't get to decide whether we're going to be a slave or not. But we do get to choose whether our master is going to be Jesus Christ or something else.

Our calling and commission as the Body of Christ is to be salt and light in our world. In the final message in this series, Pastor David Busic shares three basic principles we should use in making decisions as we are involved in our society and as we engage in the political process.

In this second message in a three-part series, Pastor David Busic paints a picture of the political climate of Jesus’ day including the political party and revolutionary political platform of Jesus that is still relevant today.

Does faith and politics have anything to do with each other? If so, how does our faith call us to engage in the public arena? How are we to be politically involved in a way that is faithful to what Jesus taught? In this first message in a three-part series, Pastor David Busic shares points of caution and encouragement about engaging our faith in the political process.

No matter who you are, you are not exempt from suffering. In this story of Hannah, from 1 Samuel 1, we see the words of the priest enabled her to trust again in the midst of her pain and heartache. There is something mysterious that takes place when we say words of peace and blessing to those who are suffering.

It is easy to see we live in a fragmented world. The brokenness and suffering around us and in our lives can lead people to question if real hope exists. This week, Pastor Jason Rowinski looks at how the hope of Christ is not imaginary or wishful thinking, but it is a hope that brings the end of fragments.

The last time Jacob saw his brother, Esau was plotting his murder. Now, after 20 years, as they meet face to face, we see clear principles of reconciliation as found in Genesis 33:1-17.

Religion often plays a significant role in our lives. Sometimes it is cultural, sometimes it is social. But, when it begins to intrude on our personal lives we know Jesus is working on us, trying to move us from religion to relationship. That's what we see in the story of Jacob's wrestling with the mysterious stranger, as found in Genesis 32.

Everytime we begin a new friendship, or start a new job, get married, or buy a new toy, or a new house, we think we have finally found the thing that will make us happy and content. But, it doesn't take long for our hopes of fulfillment to fade. The story of Jacob, Leah and Rachel, found in Genesis 29, powerfully reflects the strong desire we have for the thing that will make our life complete.

In week 3 of our journey with Jacob, Pastor David examines Jacob’s life altering dream in which he sees a stairway to heaven. It is here that God comes to Jacob and promises to be with him with. We see that just as God came to Jacob, in the greatest display of grace, God in Christ comes down to us so that through him we might enter into a relationship with God.

Deceit, conspiracy, jealousy, manipulation, codependency and dysfunction. The life of Jacob is like a bad soap opera. In this message from Genesis 27, Pastor David Busic points out the lessons we can all learn from this messed up family.

In this first message of our series, “Peniel: Learning from the Life of Jacob” we see that Jacob may be one of the most unheroic heroes of the Bible. He has more struggles, more failures and more doubts than just about anyone else in Scripture. Maybe that’s why we can so easily relate to him.

From the beginning, God created people and the earth to function in healthy rhythms. In this message from Matthew 11, Pastor Lewis McClain show us that a balanced life is one lived in proper rhythm with God.

God is active in our lives, but He is easy to miss if you're not looking for Him. In this message from John 14, Pastor Stefanie Higgins shows us that because God is with us, each moment can be a holy moment.

Most of life is lived between the big events. If we don't understand ordinary time, we miss out on the lessons of living life with God. Even in the middle of everyday life, God offers us abundant life.

In this message from Luke 15:1-7, we see the relentless, persistent pursuit God has for us. Pastor David Busic shows us that God loves us so much, he will do whatever it takes to get our attention.

Every year we set aside a day to remember who we are as a church fellowship and what we're called to be. It's more than a review of the past but a vision of where we're going and a time to dream about what could be. In this message, Pastor David encourages and challenges us in all God has for us.

The same Holy Spirit who was promised and given to the first disciples is the same Holy Spirit that is promised and given to us. That is why we are never abandoned. Jesus is just as accessible to us as he was to his disciples.

How do we pray when we are in so much pain that words won't come? How do we talk to God when we simply don't know what to pray? In this message from Romans 8, Pastor David Busic gives us hope that God hears our groans and understands our wordless pleas.

Christians are never promised exemption from hardship and suffering. But those dark times can cause us to doubt God's love and faithfulness. Through the example of Psalm 22, we see that God invites us to come to Him with our doubts and questions, in the middle of our insecurities and pain.

In this final message in our Matters of the Heart series, we learn the characteristics of a fertile heart and how to sew God's Word for a bountiful harvest.

In this third message in our Matters of the Heart series, we see that our lives, like the seed among weeds, get choked by worry, want and wealth. How do we keep these destructive weeds from overwhelming us? There is the cure.

Jesus never said that following him would be an easy road free of pain and suffering. Hardships don't have to steal your faith from you. Suffering can serve to strengthen your faith and enabling your roots to go deeper into him.

Jesus often told stories to communicate spiritual truth. The parable of the farmer helps us understand what the kingdom of God is and how it grows. Jesus compares our heart to a seed planted in the hard ground. We find the remedy for a hard heart in Jesus' words found in Matthew 13.

In this final message in our Awakenings series, we see that the most dramatic change in the history of the world is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Like the women who discovered Jesus' empty tomb, we too must decide how we'll respond to Jesus' resurrection.

When Jesus raised Jairus' young daughter to life, it was a reminder that tomorrow is not held captive by today's tragedy. The last word does not belong to suffering, sin or death, but to God alone.

Through the story of the woman who touched the hem of Jesus' garment, Pastor David Busic shows us the two most powerful transformation elements in the universe: faith and grace.

In this four-part series, Pastor David Busic reflects on four individuals from the Gospel of Mark, who were awakened by their encounters with Jesus Christ. In this first message we see the transformation of Legion, the wild man of the tombs.

In this final message in an eight-part series, Pastor David Busic shares six important steps for those committed to walking the road to recovery.

There are no specific scriptures forbidding gambling. So, is there ever a place for gambling in the life of a Christian? Pastor David Busic asks important questions about gambling that every believer should consider.

The line between Christian love and co-dependency can be very delicate. As followers of Christ we are called to love one another and carry each others burdens. But, those who struggle with co-dependency are not motiviated out of love, but out of fear, power or insecurity. In this message by Pastor David Busic, we find Biblical help to overcome co-dependency.

In this fifth message in our series Hurts, Habits and Hang-Ups, Pastor David Busic uncovers what the Bible has to say about pornography. He exposes the root of pornography and uncovers the devastating effect it has on our relationships, marriages and thought-life. Yet all is not lost. This is an addiction that can be overcome!

As we look at how Bethany First Church can partner with the Church around the world, Pastor David Busic show us this is a unique time with doors opening and with new opportunities we’ve never seen before.

In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus shows us a different way to live - and anger is the first issue he deals with. In this message by Pastor Jason Rowinski, we see that freedom from anger is a first step toward growth in righteousness.

Many of us, if we're honest, complain about being too busy. But, when we do have down time we struggle with the lack of purposeful activity. Even though we complain about our frantic lives, we'd rather be busy than to face the stillness of our our soul.

No one sets a life goal to become an addict, but substance abuse begins because people want to BE something different than they are, and to FEEL something different than they do. Is there any hope for those caught in the chains of addiction?

“Do you want to get well?” It is a question that Jesus asked of the paralytic man, but it is also the question Jesus is asking us. Listen as Pastor David introduces his new series, “Hurts, Habits, and Hang Ups” by looking at addictions, the struggles we face, and the hope and victory that can come when we answer the question, “Do you want to get well?”

When Jesus came to earth he expressed God’s infinite love through humility and submission. To be Christ’s follower we must express those same attributes by serving and pouring our lives out for others.

The King of all kings did not come with great grandeur or with military might. In this message from Philippians 2, Pastor David Busic show us that Jesus Christ came in humility because his purpose was not to defeat us through power, but to transform us through love.

Compassion for the hurting, the downcast and the broken-hearted is part of the DNA of Bethany First Church. Today we look at two new areas of compassionate ministries that God is opening up for BFC.

Traditions are a significant part of our lives. Even Jesus and his family had yearly traditions they participated in. This week Pastor Lewis looks at the way traditions carry on the faith of those who have come before us, and he examines how we can establish traditions that teach and share our faith with our families everyday.

Family is more than a wife, husband and 2 to 3 kids. In the church we are called to be the family of God. In this family we speak words of blessing as we actively wait for Christ's return.

Pirates, cocker spaniels and pew sitters have one thing in common. They bury their treasure. In this message by Pastor David Busic, we see the importance of taking a risk with what God has entrusted to us.

When we are joyfully generous in our giving, we are very much like Jesus. Selfless generosity is a very good sign that we are putting off our old nature and putting on our new nature in Christ.

We live in a culture that is obsessed with having more stuff. Is it wrong to have money or the latest new thing? In this message, Pastor David Busic shows us how a follower of Jesus is supposed to live among the materialistic mindset of our culture.

Guest speaker, Dr. Brent Strawn shares insights from the relationship between Cain and God, found in Genesis 4.

If we are serious about sharing the love of Christ with people around us, we have to invest ourselves into the kind of friendships that will earn the right for us to introduce them to Jesus.

God has given every believer in Christ special abilities, spiritual gifts and kingdom passions. When you operate in your gifts and passions, the whole Body of Christ benefits and you experience incredible fulfillment and joy.

We are called to love the Lord our God with all our heart, all our strength, and all our MIND. That means a commitment to be lifelong learners. But, we are also called to “apply” what we’re learning. Otherwise, no significant changes really happen. It’s the difference between simply getting new head knowledge and experiencing real heart transformation.

The BFC Quad represents four aspects of Christian living that we believe are necessary to be a balanced and thriving follower of Jesus. The Quad is a clear plan for discipleship here at BFC and marks the beginning of an important new chapter in the life of our community. This week we focus on the worship quad.

HIV/AIDS is the greatest humanitarian crisis in the history of the world. It has killed more people than all the famines, floods, natural disasters and wars in history. How are we, as followers of Christ to respond?

The parable of the vineyard workers, found in Matthew 20, offends our sense of fairness - especially since we tend to base our worth on what we do and accomplish. But, our relationship with God is not like a business transaction. Instead, it is based on grace.

The story of the prodigal son is really the story of all of us. If you find yourself feeling lost, far from home and alone, your Heavenly Father is ready to shower you with grace – to welcome you home.

The notion of God’s love coming to us free of charge, and with no strings attached, seems to go against every instinct of humanity. That is why God’s grace is so amazing.

In Matthew 15:21-28, we see a woman and Jesus’ disciples facing two very different tests. Many of us are facing these same tests today. What kind of grade are you making on your tests?

In this final message, in our Emoonah series, we see that the greatest trial of Abraham’s faith foreshadowed God’s greatest gift for us. Abraham trusted God and was willing to sacrifice Isaac. God loved us and sacrificed his son. What is God asking you to trust to him?

As we look at the great faith of Abraham, we are taken back by his decisions based on fear, found in Genesis 20. The reality is, all of us deal with fear. In this message, by Pastor Jason Rowinski, we see that there is no need to be afraid when God is for you.

In this message, from Genesis 18, we see Abraham’s progression from being a servant of God to being God’s friend. Is it possible for us to be a friend of God?

It is easier to become a religious expert than it is to become close in your relationship with Christ. God desires us to walk before him in openness, honesty and transparency. That requires more than knowledge, it requires total surrender. Are you wholly his?

Sometimes it seems that God is slow to keep his promises. Sometimes it seems that there are no answers in sight. But God has given us an eternal sign to remind us that despite all evidence to the contrary, we can trust him.

In this message, based on Genesis 13, Pastor David Busic shows us that the small decisions we make each day can often lead us in directions we never intended to go.

In this first message of our series, based on the life of Abraham, we see that Abraham was the first person in to put his trust and belief in a God he could not see and to obey what he could not understand.

In Isaiah 11, we see a vision of the Lion-Lamb Community as God intended it in creation and how he wants his church to live today. In this message, Pastor David Busic shows us the elements necessary for a Lion-Lamb Community to exist.

Parenting is different today than it was for our parents. But in our rapidly changing world there are some things that never change. Pastor David Busic shares ancient, yet extremely relevant insights for raising children.

Once a year, as a church family, we take an account of what we have accomplished for God’s glory and where we believe God is leading us.

Through the Old Testament story of Leah, we see that God works with and through weak people. This message, from Genesis 29, shows us that through the disappointments of life, God is still working to show us his love.

God has created you unique and complex. You are not an accident. You were made for a purpose. In this message from Psalm 139, Pastor David Busic shows us that God has a reason and plan for your life.

God can and does use any means necessary to speak to us, but his primary way of leading us is through his Holy Spirit living in us.

Life was pretty simple when we were kids because most of our decisions were made for us. But as we get older it becomes more complicated and difficult to know God’s will for our life. In this sermon, Pastor David Busic, shares common misconceptions and some encouraging truths about discerning God’s will.

Every follower of Christ has a desire to know God's will. But, how do we discover what God's will is? In this message by Pastor David Busic, we see that we can know and do the will of God.