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It’s shocking how often biblical stories from thousands of years ago perfectly sum up the days we live in. In week two of our series “Out of the Cave” we see how the prophet Elijah’s slide into depression can help us avoid the same fate.

A huge percentage of the world is battling feelings of anxiety and depression right now. But God doesn’t want you dwelling in darkness, He came so that we could live in the light! In today’s message, pastor Dan kicks off a brand new series from the life of the prophet Elijah called “Out of the Cave.”

Where does God live? Surprisingly, the answer to that question has changed over the centuries. Even more shockingly is where the Bible says God lives today! Join us for the final installment of our series, “Presence.”

At some point we all find ourselves worried about the direction our life is headed. Are we making the right decisions? Am I headed on the right path? If we aren’t careful, anxiety can take over and leave us feeling miserable. Thankfully, God offers us a promise from the book of Proverbs that allows us to walk with confidence even in life’s most confusing seasons!

Who would ever turn down God’s blessing in their life? Believe it or not, Moses did in Exodus 33! Why? Because he knew that God’s presence is even greater than His blessing. If God offered you everything you’ve ever wanted, but you knew it would cost His presence, would you take it?

When things don’t go the way we expect, we have a tendency to try to “help” the situation along. Unfortunately this often backfires spectacularly. In week 3 of our series Presence we see just how silly it is to trust in God AND something else.

One reason we often fail to experience God’s presence is that we think we know what God is like, so when He shows up we don’t recognize Him. In week two of our series, “Presence,” we learn to accept God as He is, not as we think He should be.

I believe God exists, so why don’t I sense Him strongly every day? If God really wants us to know Him, why does He seem so… hidden? In our new series “Presence”, you will learn how to live with a greater awareness of God each and every moment.

Communion may be the size of a small snack, but it is big enough to satisfy your hunger for a deeper relationship with God. Join us today as pastor Dan discusses how the Lord’s Supper is the best appetizer of all!

The sweetest words ever spoken came out of the bitterest day imaginable. When Jesus prayed "Father, forgive them" on the cross, your destiny was changed! Join us for the final episode of "Don't Drink the Poison."

The church has been really good at telling you the you need to forgive, but really bad at teaching you how to actually forgive. In today's message, Pastor Dan shares what forgiveness is (and isn't!) and the steps you'll need to take to fully and finally heal.

Toxic people are everywhere, but not everybody having a bad day is truly toxic. So how do we know who is really poisonous and how do we deal with them in a way that honors Christ? We’ll answer those questions and more in this week’s episode of “Don’t Drink the Poison.”

Relationships are often full of conflict. How do I know when the problem is their fault or mine? How can I respond to hurt in healthier ways? The answer is found in one simple principle, illustrated throughout the New Testament. What is it? Join us for week 2 of “Don’t Drink the Poison” to find out!

We live in a world that is easily offended. But as Christians, we shouldn't be easily offendable. As we kick off a new series called "Don't Drink the Poison," we will learn how to keep ourselves from being triggered by every little thing, and how to handle life's big hurts in healthy ways.

We're kicking off the New Year strong with a program called the Radical60 Challenge! This spiritual bootcamp will have you developing healthy habits and growing closer to God in just 60 days! In this episode, Amber and Dan discuss the details of challenge, and why you should consider participating!

There are plenty of burdens in life right now. But there are still even more blessings to enjoy. In the final week of our series "What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do," pastor Dan shares how to look past the negativity weighing you down.

Everyone is excited for the day in which life gets back to "normal." But you don't have to wait for some vague time in the future to be confident and happy. In this week's message, pastor Dan explains how you can have a peace that transcends your circumstances.

We are living through a crazy time. Viruses, social distancing, lockdowns - it can be hard to even know what to do in a season like this. Thankfully, the Scripture gives us several pieces of wisdom that reveal to us what to do when we don't know what to do!

If you hope to hear God's voice, the best place to listen is in His word. While reading the Bible might seem daunting, anybody can read and learn from it with a little bit of practice.

A lot of people speak about God, only one person speaks *as* God. In this week's episode, Pastor Dan explains that if you want to hear God's voice, you should listen to Jesus.