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God Concedes a King

Pastor Stephen Kirk
1 Samuel 8
Israel demanded a human king, revealing their desire to be like other nations instead of trusting God as their true ruler. We must surrender every part of our lives to the one true King, choosing His authority over our own desires and the pressures of the world.

God Gives His People a Home

Pastor Jim Tinsley
The Book of Joshua
As Joshua led the Israelites into the Promised Land, it was easy for them to forget the work God had done through their redemption. We can find ourselves struggling with the same today. As we look back on what God has done, let us not forget His work and draw nearer to Him each and every day.

God Delivers Again and Again

Pastor Gary Wilkins
The Book of Judges
In all our inadequacies and failures, God continues to work in the details. He is never thrown off or left wondering what to do next. We see that on full display throughout the book of Judges. His redemption plan and promises held strong.

God Dwells Among His People

Pastor Stephen Kirk
Exodus 33
God's presence is such a vital piece of His relationship with us! He enjoys and desires to be with us. But have we filled our hours and days in ways that prevent us from spending time in His presence.

Israel Turns Away From God

Pastor Stephen Kirk
Exodus 32
In Exodus 32, we see how quickly the Israelites abandoned the one true God and added idols to their lives. However, the same can be true of us each and every day. The moment we look for "God plus ______", we start pushing God out of the center.

God Provides Wisdom for Life

Pastor Bill Craig
Deuteronomy 5-6
The amazing gift of God's grace is often times seen in opposition of God's law in the Old Testament. But God's heart has always been one of love, mercy, and grace. Behind the law was God's desire for us to come to Him so that He can change our hearts towards Him.

God Sets Israel Free

Pastor Stephen Kirk
Exodus 11-16
Freedom came for the Israelites through Moses and their freedom serves as a reminder for our freedom we receive through Christ. True freedom comes not in doing whatever we want, but realizing God's will for our lives and allowing Him to lead.

God Confronts Human Power

Pastor Stephen Kirk
Exodus 3-6
Over and over again throughout the Bible, we see how God promises to be with us as He leads us into the unknown. When God called Moses to free His people, Moses' response was focused on his own capacity, not God's. But Moses soon found out how powerful God truly is.

God Enables Forgiveness

Pastor Bill Craig
Genesis 37-49
Joseph's life was riddled with ups and down, trials and triumphs, imprisonment, and successes. But through each step in his life, he knew that God was with him and guiding his steps. It's hard to see beyond our circumstances and trust God's plan. But when we look back and see what God was doing through it all, we can see His unwavering faithfulness. 

God Plans to Bless the World

Pastor Stephen Kirk
Genesis 12 & 22
Trusting God with a next step is one of the hardest things we are called to do. How can we know for sure? Can we question God's plan while still trusting His faithfulness? The promises God gave to Abraham seemed far fetched, but God's plan was worked out and the blessing to the whole world was set to come.