RECEIVE God’s Grace. Luke 1:26-33God declares favor before He asks for obedience. Vv. 28-30God establishes identity before assignment. Vv. 31-33BELIEVE God’s Word. Luke 1:34-37God’s promises stretch beyond human possibility. Vv. 34-35God’s power ensures His promises will always come to pass. Vs. 37SURRENDER to God’s Will. Luke 1:38Faith moves from understanding to obedience. Vs. 38aSurrender is sa...  Read More

Trust Him, He is working in the silence. Luke 1:5-10, 23-25Silence does not mean absence.Obscurity is not abandonment, it’s often preparation.Stand firm, His promises are certain so anchor in His Word. Luke 1:1-4, 13-17Anchor your life, not in circumstances but in Scripture.What He promised, He will perform.Prepare your heart, Jesus comes to people who are ready to receive Him. Luke 1:16-17Prepare...  Read More

FAITHFULNESS: Finish well by honoring God and others. Genesis 50:1-14FORGIVENESS: Release vengeance and extend grace. Genesis 50:15-21FORMATION: Trust that God is working good in your life, even when evil is done. Genesis 50:20FUTURE: Hold fast to hope. Genesis 50:22-26 NEXT SUNDAY: Join us next week for a brand-new series as we begin in the Gospel of Luke and the Advent season!THANKS FOR COMING! ...  Read More

Welcome Overview of ServiceYouth TripVideoTeam Testimonies Leader’s TestimoniesNext Years TripCuba TripVideoTeam TestimoniesNext Year L.A.Global UpdatesHannahCarliCarolynDettman’sSilent Auction Today NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, Join us as we continue our series Jesus in the LIfe of Joseph. See you next Sunday.THANKS FOR COMING! We’re glad you are here, and we hope you’ll make yourself right at home....  Read More

Live from grace, not striving. Genesis 48                         REMEMBER God’s faithfulness. Gen. 48:1-4TRUST God’s sovereign choice. Gen. 48:13-19REST in God’s redeeming care. Gen. 48:15-16Follow the King, not your own way. Genesis 49RECOGNIZE the consequence of self-rule. Gen. 49:3-7SUBMIT to the rightful King. Gen. 49:8-12HOPE in God’s enduring promise. Gen. 49:22-26, 29-33 NEXT SUNDAY: Join ...  Read More

The test of OBEDIENCE—Freedom from fear. Gen. 46:1-4, Heb. 11:6, Ps. 56:3-4Hidden bondage: FearTruth Learned: God’s presence sustainsFreedom found: Peace and directionFreedom Principle: Obedience liberates from fear faith in God’s presence, not circumstances.Application: Will I obey when it costs comfort?The test of HOLINESS—Freedom from conformity. Gen. 46:31-34, 47:6, 27, Rom. 12:2, John 17:14-1...  Read More

REVEAL yourself honestly. Genesis 45:1–3 Healing begins when truth is spoken aloud. Grace does not heal what is hidden. REFRAME your pain under God’s providence. Gen 45:4–8 Acknowledge human sin without denying divine sovereignty.Let faith rewrite your story through God’s larger plan. RECONCILE — Move toward those you’ve been separated from. Genesis 45:9–15 Grace takes the first step — 'Come close...  Read More

Face the test of integrity. Genesis 44:1-12God often tests us through ordinary circumstances.Integrity is revealed when it costs you something. V. 12Embrace repentance and responsibility. Gen. 44:13-17Grieve over your sin. V. 13Bow humbly before God. V. 14Take full responsibility. V. 16Act to make things right. V. 17Pursue forgiveness and reconciliation. Gen. 44:18-34Draw near. V. 18Demonstrate tr...  Read More

Genesis 43Grace Begins With Surrender. (Vv. 1-14) Grace Reveals Hidden Mercy. (Vv. 15-25)Grace Restores Through Favor. (Vv. 26-34)Application:Grace frees you to surrender what you can’t control. Grace teaches you to see mercy where you expect punishment. Grace restores Joy where shame once ruled.  NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, Join us as we continue our series Jesus in the LIfe of Joseph. See you next...  Read More

Genesis 42God Exposes What We Hide. My sin was all the more incurable because I did not think myself a sinner. - AugustineGod Works in the Trial to Wake Us Up.The human heart is an idol factory. - CalvinGod Given Mercy.Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change. - TrippPreach the Gospel to yourself! NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, Join us as we continue our series Jesus in...  Read More

Genesis 41:37-57Raised in God’s Time. (vv. 37-45)1 Samuel 2:8, The Lord raises up the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from the ash heap to make them sit with princes.Philippians 2:9-11, Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow.Raised to Preserve Life. (vv. 46-49)In Christ, the true bread of...  Read More

CONTROL: Trust God’s sovereignty. Gen. 41:1-8, 25-32CREDIT: Give God the glory. Gen. 41:14-16COUNSEL: Act with Godly wisdom. Gen. 41:33-36COMMISSION: Wait for God’s timing. Gen. 41:37-40CHRIST: Look to the greater Savior. Gen. 38-40 NEXT SUNDAY: Join us next week for Part 7 of our series going through the life of Joseph titled “Raised to Reign” as Joseph is now in the position of power to rescue t...  Read More