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Most of the time we are not afraid of commitment but rather overwhelmed with so many commitments in life! Listen to Michael Bayne process how our commitment to Jesus should shape all other commitments in life.  Scriptures: Acts 20:22-24 Hebrews 10:19-23 Keywords:   Commitment, Endurance, Strength, Faith

Faith goes without knowing how, where or when. That's the constant challenge of the believer. Join Ron Edmondson as he looks at the original story of faith and unpacks how that story impacts us as believers even today.  Scriptures: Genesis 12:1-9 Keywords:   Faith, Abram, Abraham, Genesis, Obedience

Join Michael Bayne as he shows how having faith in God today invites God to do the unmistakable tomorrow.  Scriptures: 2 Kings 4:1-7 and Hebrews 11:6 Keywords:   Faith, Hope, Desperation, Need

Until you are grateful for what you have, you will not be able to see and join what God is doing around you. Scriptures: Luke 17:11-19 Keywords:   Gratitude, Unmistakable, "Be" before "Do"

Your doubt doesn't change the reality or power of the ressurection. Following Jesus is not doubt or faith it's doubt plus faith! Scriptures: John 20:1-31 Keywords:   Doubt, Questions, Resurrection, Faith

Even in the middle of confusing circumstances Jesus is still with us, in us, and working around us. Scriptures: John 16:29-33  Keywords:  confusion, trouble, suffering, hope, Jesus

J. Warner Wallace is a cold-case homicide detective, a missions leader, and a church planter. As a result of his work with cold cases, Wallace has been featured on numerous television programs including Dateline, FOX News, and Court TV. Wallace's visual presentations in the courtroom have revolutionized how capital offense trials are presented in Los Angeles County and across the country. A vocal atheist for many years, Wallace is now an apologist for Christianity with a master's degree in theology and the founder of the PleaseConvinceMe.com blog and podcast. Keywords:  Cold-Case Christianity, Homicide Detective,  J. Warner Wallace, Atheist, Apologetics

When there is so much evil in the world where is God? How can I believe in a God who would allow this much pain? Scriptures: Genesis 3:1-7 Romans 1:24-25 Romans 1:28-32 Romans 8:35-39 Keywords:  evil, suffering, hope, faith, salvation

Many times of kids demand so much attention we neglect to work on our marriage. Here is how we can keep from forgetting our vows as we parent our kids.  Scriptures:  Genesis 27:1-40 Keywords:  Marriage, Parenting, Focus, Faith, Health

Marriage can be difficult, and the things culture says we should do for our marriage, and in our marriage just doesn't work. But relationships and marriage succeed when we have an awareness of God's plan and when a connectivity to God is first in our mind and heart. Want to change the direction of your marriage? Join Brandon Reed as he opens Scripture to find God's design for the best for your marriage.  Scriptures:  Ephesians 5:21-27; Genesis 2:24-25 Keywords:  Marriage, Relationship, Wedding, Couples, Dating, Love, Respect, Serve

We know where to go for the ceremony.  The Chapel.  But what role does the chapel play in our marriages after the ceremony? Scriptures:  Genesis 12:1-5, Genesis 17:3-19, Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 22:1-12, Genesis 23:1-6, Genesis 25:7-8 Keywords:  Marriage, Wedding, Vows, Spouse, Faith, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac

Creating a strong healthy marriage has a lot to do with who’s involved.  The friends that surround the marriage have the power to strengthen or weaken the bond.  How are your friends affecting your marriage? Scriptures:  Proverbs 17:17, Proverbs 27:17, Romans 1:11-12, Romans 14:13, Ephesians 5:28-33 Keywords:  Marriage, Wedding, Bride, Groom, Wedding Party, Bridesmaid, Groomsman, Faith

Maintaining a healthy marriage takes work.  If we're not careful, it can quickly fall apart.  God always stands ready to build it back. Scriptures:  Hebrews 12:10-13 Keywords:  Marriage, Wedding, Bride, Groom, Divorce, Reconcilliation

The Bible speaks of leaving our parents and becoming one with our spouses.  What exactly does “leaving” mean?  In part 1, we will examine the role our parents have in our marriages. Scriptures:  1 Samuel 18:16-30, 2 Samuel 6:16-23, Genesis 2:24 Keywords:  Marriage, Wedding, Family, In-Laws, Husband, Wife

God created each of his followers differently, but as followers of Jesus we all have a common cause. The ONE cause that connects us all is living and telling the story of the Gospel. God invites all of his followers to tell the story of Jesus to people we connect with, and the good news is, God is going with us! Scriptures:  Exodus 3, Acts 1:8 Keywords:  Story, Jesus, Gospel, Share, Evangelism, Dream

There are many causes represented in each local church. Yet, there is one cause that unites us all. There is one that defines us:  life change. Scriptures:  Acts 1:8-11, Acts 2:40-47, Lamentations 20:9 Keywords:  Church, Evangelism, Serving, Faith, Cause

One person truly can make a difference.  What would the effect be if you began fighting for the cause that moves you?  Representatives from Mercy Ministries share the effect of a cause. Scriptures:  Mark 6:41-44 Keywords:  Cause, Charity, World Changer, Service, Mercy Ministries

We are all created to do more than support a cause.  We are to fight for a cause.  Yet finding that cause can be difficult.  Do you know the cause for which you have been created to fight? Scriptures:  1 Samuel 17:1-51, Lamentations 2:11, Nehemiah 2:3 Keywords:  Cause, Passion, Experience, Gifts, Change, David, Goliath, Philistines

Fighting for a cause is not a preference for some.  It is not even a gift.  It is how God designed us…all of us. Scriptures:  Deuteronomy 10:18, Psalm 82:3, Isaiah 1:13-17, James 1:27 Keywords:  Cause, Protection, Justice, Fatherless, Widow, Orphan

Being a follower of Jesus isn't just "arriving" at our destination of Heaven for eternity. God calls His followers to continually and consistently take next steps in the here and now. As we prepare for 2013, what are the next steps God is calling you to take?  Scriptures:  1 Samuel 17:37-40 Keywords:  Next Step, David, Goliath, Follower, Serving, New Year