Bible Verse'Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers the...  Read More

Bible Verse'Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.' - 1 Timothy 4:12 Whether we realize it or not, people are watc...  Read More

Bible Verse'Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come....  Read More

Bible Verse'Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.' - 2 Corinthians 5:17 Life is filled with transitions - new jobs, moves, relatio...  Read More

Bible Verse'Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.' - Psalm 30:5 Life in this fallen world is hard - there's no getting around that reality. We face thorns and thistles, disa...  Read More

Bible Verse'Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.' - Matthew 11:28 Hagar wasn't a spiritual giant or a biblical hero - she was just an ordinary person facing extraor...  Read More

Bible Verse'Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your...  Read More

Bible VerseThe Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.' - Psalm 23:1  When Hagar found herself in the wilderness with her son, facing what seemed like certain death, she had something powerful to hold ...  Read More

This sermon from Genesis 21:8-21 focuses on how to respond when life's difficulties rock our world. Pastor Greg uses Hagar's story of being cast out into the wilderness with her son Ishmael to illustr...  Read More

Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way. Whether it's a sudden job loss, a health crisis, family turmoil, or any number of difficulties, we all face moments when our world feels compl...  Read More

Bible Verse'God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea' - Psalm 46:1...  Read More

Bible Verse'Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.' - Psalm 23:4 The most comforting truth ab...  Read More