Family can be one of the greatest sources of joy in our lives, but it can also be the source of some of our deepest pain. Favoritism. Jealousy. Divorce. Rejection. Competition. Anger. Broken relationships. Patterns that seem to get passed from one generation to the next. Joseph knew what it was like to grow up in a dysfunctional family. In Genesis 37, we're introduced to a 17-year-old Joseph and a…
What are you willing to fight for? Most of us would rather avoid a fight. But the Bible repeatedly describes the Christian life as a battle. Not a physical battle against other people, but a spiritual fight for truth, faithfulness, and a life that honors Jesus.
Our culture has become quick to criticize, quick to judge, and quick to assume the worst. But what if followers of Jesus were known for something completely different? In this message from 1 Timothy 5:1-6:2 , we continue our Truth Over Trends series by exploring one of the Bible's most overlooked values: honor . The Apostle Paul teaches Timothy that honor isn't just good manners, it's a way of…
Truth doesn't usually disappear all at once. More often, it's slowly replaced by things that sound good, feel right, or seem harmless. In this message from 1 Timothy 4 , we continue our Truth Over Trends series by looking at Paul's warning to Timothy that false teaching would creep into the church. The greatest danger wasn't always obvious opposition. It was subtle distortion that distracted…
Leadership matters. Whether it's in business, sports, your family, or the church, leadership has the power to influence generations—for better or for worse. In 1 Timothy 3, the Apostle Paul gives Timothy a blueprint for selecting leaders who will protect the church, faithfully teach God's Word, and care for God's people. Rather than focusing on charisma, influence, or talent, Paul points to…
What does Paul mean when he talks about the roles of men and women in the church? Is this passage cultural, or is it timeless? How do we understand it in light of the rest of Scripture? In this message, we carefully walk through one of the New Testament's most discussed passages, seeking to let God's Word speak for itself rather than allowing culture to shape our conclusions.
It's easy to drift from God without realizing it. This message will help you recognize spiritual drift, hear God's call back to Him, and discover how to stay anchored in your faith.
In a world constantly chasing the next trend, how do we stay anchored to the truth? In 1 Timothy 1, the Apostle Paul writes to a young pastor named Timothy with one clear charge: keep the gospel at the center. As Timothy leads the church in Ephesus, Paul reminds him that the health of the church depends on faithfully guarding the truth of God's Word.
The choices we make today can shape a spiritual legacy that lasts for generations. In this message, Pastor Craig Etheredge unpacks Proverbs 2, and shows us how to discover God’s invitation to seek His wisdom above all else, and the life-changing promises that follow when we choose His way over ours.
Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try, real change is just out of reach? In this message, Pastor Craig Etheredge walks through Romans 8 to reveal how the Holy Spirit gives us a new mindset, new power, and a new identity so we can walk into a life of real change.