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Shelby Alliance Church

By Michael Stinson

Shelby Alliance Church is a part of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Denomination located in Shelby, OH. ​ Shelby Alliance Church exists to be a community trained and sent to bring the light of Christ into the world beginning with our neighbors.
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Hearing From God: Part 3 (06.21.2020) Pastor Mike

Shelby Alliance Church Jun 22, 2020

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"Jesus As You Have Never Seen Him" 03.28.2021

"Jesus As You Have Never Seen Him" 03.28.2021

Revelation 1:9-21  " We Preach Christ Crucified" (Doyle Peyton) 

God's anointing is on those who preach Christ Crucified and Risen

The world needs the gospel! 

John’s Vision of Christ

I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. 10 On the Lord’s Day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet, 11 which said: “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea.”

12 I turned around to see the voice that was speaking to me. And when I turned I saw seven golden lampstands, 13 and among the lampstands was someone like a son of man,[a] dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest. 14 The hair on his head was white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire. 15 His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of rushing waters. 16 In his right hand he held seven stars, and coming out of his mouth was a sharp, double-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance.

17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. 18 I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.

19 “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. 20 The mystery of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand and of the seven golden lampstands is this: The seven stars are the angels[b] of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.

Mar 30, 202152:27
Brokenness & Our Gospel Identity

Brokenness & Our Gospel Identity

Key Takeaways:

1. You are loved by Christ

2. Your freedom to be your true self was paid for by Christ

3. Your Brokenness is not the end of your journey and it doesn’t define you

4. You are God’s mosaic masterpiece!

Mar 21, 202149:11
"Strength For Today and Bright Hope Tomorrow" (03.14.2021)

"Strength For Today and Bright Hope Tomorrow" (03.14.2021)

Thank you for joining us! We are beginning a series called "Heaven Opened" and we will be going through the book of Revelation. 

Mar 14, 202143:34
A Marriage Primer: 10 Undeniable Truths part 2 by Doyle Peyton

A Marriage Primer: 10 Undeniable Truths part 2 by Doyle Peyton

Mathew 19 When Jesus had finished saying these things, he left Galilee and went into the region of Judea to the other side of the Jordan. Large crowds followed him, and he healed them there.

Some Pharisees came to him to test him. They asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any and every reason?”

“Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’[a] and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’[b]? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”

“Why then,” they asked, “did Moses command that a man give his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away?”

Jesus replied, “Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning. I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.”

10 The disciples said to him, “If this is the situation between a husband and wife, it is better not to marry.”

11 Jesus replied, “Not everyone can accept this word, but only those to whom it has been given. 12 For there are eunuchs who were born that way, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by others—and there are those who choose to live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.”

Mar 07, 202156:54
Discerning The Will Of God

Discerning The Will Of God

"Discerning the will of God is all about a way of life! It is about living the ways of Jesus! 

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will" (Romans 12:1-2, NIV). 

Feb 28, 202139:31
A Marriage Primer: 10 Undeniable Truths by Doyle Peyton

A Marriage Primer: 10 Undeniable Truths by Doyle Peyton

Mathew 19:1-12 

When Jesus had finished saying these things, he left Galilee and went into the region of Judea to the other side of the Jordan. Large crowds followed him, and he healed them there.

Some Pharisees came to him to test him. They asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any and every reason?”

“Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’[a] and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’[b]? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”

“Why then,” they asked, “did Moses command that a man give his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away?”

Jesus replied, “Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning. I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.”

10 The disciples said to him, “If this is the situation between a husband and wife, it is better not to marry.”

11 Jesus replied, “Not everyone can accept this word, but only those to whom it has been given. 12 For there are eunuchs who were born that way, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by others—and there are those who choose to live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.”

Feb 25, 202158:35
The Antidote to Anxiety: Doyle Peyton

The Antidote to Anxiety: Doyle Peyton

This week, we’re talking about —anxiety. You may be carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, in your head, or in your heart. And while it’s invisible to the world, it’s a very present reality for you. Some of you have so much anxiety internally that you’re running out of places to store it. Sunday let’s talk about it and look to scripture for the antidote to Anxiety! Mathew 6:25-34 Do Not Worry

25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life[a]?

28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Feb 16, 202139:34
The Road Back: Doyle Peyton

The Road Back: Doyle Peyton

Martin Luther King, Jr. famously said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

We have been going through the life of Jospeh and this Sunday is our final message in the "I Am Joseph Series"

Jospeh will come face to face with his brothers who sold Him into slavery. How will Joseph respond? Will he respond with hate or will love come through?

Join us tomorrow as we finish the story!

To prepare, read through Genisis 42-45.

Feb 07, 202143:51
"From Prison To Palace" Pastor Doyle Peyton

"From Prison To Palace" Pastor Doyle Peyton

Thank you for joining us! This week we will continue in our " I AM Joseph" Series and look at Genesis 40-41! We will see how God brought Joseph from Prison to the Palace! 

Feb 03, 202138:18
International Workers from Northern Senegal

International Workers from Northern Senegal

Today you will hear from International Workers, Steve & Elizabeth, who serve in Norther Senegal, West Africa! 

Jan 24, 202136:23
Spirit Empowerment/Fullness by Rev. Michael Stinson

Spirit Empowerment/Fullness by Rev. Michael Stinson

"This week, our prayer focus brings us to the third Person of the triune Godhead, the Holy Spirit. As believers, we are indwelt by the Holy Spirit. His longing and desire is to fill us—that is, to fully control us. When we surrender to His control, we experience divine power at work in our lives to give us victory over sin, to empower us for Christlike living, and to increase the effectiveness of our Christian witness and ministry. This week, may we experience for the first time or in a fresh way the promise of Acts 1:8: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. . .” (Terry Smith ) 

Jan 17, 202146:26
I Am Joseph: "Dream Killers" Part 1 01.03.2021 (Doyle Peyton)

I Am Joseph: "Dream Killers" Part 1 01.03.2021 (Doyle Peyton)

Welcome to the new year! We are excited to kick off the new year with a series called " I Am Joseph". Today's passage comes from Genesis 37:2-24 and today's title is called "Dream Killers" We pray that this sermon will bring you hope! 

Jan 03, 202157:24
Detox 2020 by Reverend Mike Stinson

Detox 2020 by Reverend Mike Stinson

Starting the new year many are going to make the decision to get healthy. Some will put them through a detox, which means " a regimen or treatment intended to remove toxins and impurities from the body”. Just like physical health we need to focus on the spiritual.  “ In order to be spiritually healthy we must continually lead ourselves through spiritual detox, which occurs when we Lament, Reflect and Renew”

Listen to hear what Pastor Mike has to say about Lamenting, Reflecting, and Renewing

Dec 29, 202030:10
"God With Us" 12.20.2020 Andrew Vallance

"God With Us" 12.20.2020 Andrew Vallance

Luke 2:1-14 (NLT) 

The Birth of Jesus

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register.

So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

Dec 20, 202035:12
Not As You Expected 12.06.2020 by Doyle Peyton

Not As You Expected 12.06.2020 by Doyle Peyton

Wisemen met the unexpected! 

Dec 15, 202035:19
" God With Us" 12.13.2020 Andrew Vallance

" God With Us" 12.13.2020 Andrew Vallance

Andrew Vallance

Dec 13, 202037:40
Baptism Sunday 2020

Baptism Sunday 2020

Welcome to our Thanksgiving/Baptism Sunday.  This Morning Pastor Andy we  be exploring the beautiful command we call baptism1 

Nov 22, 202020:38
Into the Throne Room 11.15.2020 Reverend Michael Stinson

Into the Throne Room 11.15.2020 Reverend Michael Stinson

When we truly encounter God and His Holiness, with Humility, it will result in a heart change.! Take a listen and  join us today, as we talk about Isaiah 6 and we look at what happened when Isaiah entered the throne room!. 

Nov 16, 202044:54
Humility part 2 11.08.2020 (Rev. Andrew Vallance )

Humility part 2 11.08.2020 (Rev. Andrew Vallance )

Listen to find out how Jesus humbled himself and how we are called to imitate! 

Nov 09, 202040:55
Lifestyles Of the Poor and Nameless part 2 (10.04.2020) Garth Crundwell

Lifestyles Of the Poor and Nameless part 2 (10.04.2020) Garth Crundwell

Matthew 5:5-6<br />
new International Version<br />
<strong>5 </strong>Blessed are the meek,<br />
for they will inherit the earth.<br />
<strong>6 </strong>Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,<br />
for they will be filled.
Oct 09, 202045:46
Defense Wins Championships (09.27.2020) Rev. Mike Stinson

Defense Wins Championships (09.27.2020) Rev. Mike Stinson

Now more than ever we must be prepared to stand against the enemy!   The battle is not ours! We are called to put on Jesus and allow him to fight for us!   Ephesians 6:10-20

Sep 27, 202051:57
Kingdom Food For the Journey (Dennis Turner) 09.06.2020

Kingdom Food For the Journey (Dennis Turner) 09.06.2020

" Man does not live on bread alone." (Luke 4:4b) 

Sep 06, 202030:10
"A Hope That Anchors" 08.23.2020 (Rev. Garth Crundwell)

"A Hope That Anchors" 08.23.2020 (Rev. Garth Crundwell)

Can we trust our lives to God? Can we base our hope on Him and His promises?

In an age where hope is under attack, this passage in Hebrews 6 gives us four reasons to trust in God. WE are so glad you are here! Today, Rev. Garth Crundwell will be speaking to us about the hope we have in Christ! 







Aug 23, 202043:47
" A Faith That Works" (08.09.2020)

" A Faith That Works" (08.09.2020)

Today, Rev. Garth Crundwell begins a series based on 1 Corinthians 13:13 "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love"


Today's message is titled "A Faith That Works" from James 2:14-26. 


Aug 09, 202057:48
" I Don't Know How To Pray" 08.02.2020 (Garth Crundwell)

" I Don't Know How To Pray" 08.02.2020 (Garth Crundwell)


"One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”

He said to them, “When you pray, say:

“‘Father,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come.
Give us each day our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins,
for we also forgive everyone who sins against us.
And lead us not into temptation.’” (Mathew 11:1-4) 

Aug 02, 202045:39
07.26.2020 Joe Campbell

07.26.2020 Joe Campbell

We are joined by Joe Campbell who was a previous pastor of Shelby Alliance Church. 

Jul 26, 202031:48
The Gospel of Second Chances (07.12.2020) Garth Crundwell

The Gospel of Second Chances (07.12.2020) Garth Crundwell

In life, we do things that cause regret, and wish for that second chance to fix things. The fact is, we all fail. We do things we regret. We say things we deplore. And we hurt people we love. This is especially true with our relationship to God! We make mistakes. So do you need a Second Chance? You've come to the right place! Second Chances are Jesus' specialty!

Join us this week, as special guest, Garth Crundwell, preaches from John 8 and talks about "The gospel of Second Chance" 

Jul 13, 202042:22
Hearing From God Part 5: The Voice of Rest 0 7.05.2020 (Pastor Mike)

Hearing From God Part 5: The Voice of Rest 0 7.05.2020 (Pastor Mike)

We have been spending the last few weeks talking about "Hearing From God" and this week we want to look at a passage of scripture that we believe God desires to speak to all believers!

 25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. 26 Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do.

27 “All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.

28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Mathew 11:25-30)

“Jesus’ yoke is easy and his burden is light not because it is not weighty or extreme. Followers of Jesus care more about Jesus’ kingdom than they do theirs. They share their possessions with the poor rather than simply accruing niceties for themselves. They pour their resources and their time into God’s kingdom. They bear one anothers’ burdens when they have plenty of burdens of their own already. Yet, all this seems “easy” because they have the joy of being with Jesus the whole time, who is of such supreme worth to us that even carrying a cross with Him seems “light.” (J.D Greear)

Jul 07, 202030:20
Hearing From God Part 4: The # 1 Intimacy Killer (06.28.2020) Pastor Mike

Hearing From God Part 4: The # 1 Intimacy Killer (06.28.2020) Pastor Mike

Have you ever been on the phone with someone, driving through  a specific town, and all of a sudden, you get disconnected, because you hit a dead spot?  Sometimes, that can happen in our relationship with others and especially with God. We can be really close with God and then.. Boom... we feel distant... But Why? We would love for you to join us this week as we continue in our series, "Hearing from God!  We will be looking at  James 4:1-10 and will talk about the #1 intimacy killer when it comes to any relationship...especially our intimacy with God!

Jun 29, 202039:23
Hearing From God: Part 3 (06.21.2020) Pastor Mike
Jun 22, 202038:27
Hearing From God Part 2: Putting into Practice

Hearing From God Part 2: Putting into Practice

Hearing from God like Jesus will anchor us and ground us like nothing else! I am glad you could join us this week as we dive deeper into what it means for Jesus to hear from God and how we can apply those same principles to our lives! 

Jun 17, 202046:35
Hearing From God part 1: "Three Ways Jesus Heard From God" (06.07.2020) Jeff Doeringer

Hearing From God part 1: "Three Ways Jesus Heard From God" (06.07.2020) Jeff Doeringer

Welcome to part 1 of a 5 part series on Hearing From God! We are joined by Jeff Doeringer, who is the coordinator of Prayer Ministries, at the Central District Office of the  C&MA. 

This week  Jeff talks about three ways that Jesus heard from God!  He helped us to see the way that Jesus did ministry and how we are called to follow! 

Jun 08, 202029:39
"Trouble in the Temple" 03.08.20 Pastor Jason

"Trouble in the Temple" 03.08.20 Pastor Jason

Mark 11:12-19 

12 The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. 13 Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs. 14 Then he said to the tree, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” And his disciples heard him say it.

15 On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, 16 and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. 17 And as he taught them, he said, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations’? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’”

18 The chief priests and the teachers of the law heard this and began looking for a way to kill him, for they feared him, because the whole crowd was amazed at his teaching.

19 When evening came, Jesus and his disciples went out of the city.


Often times we read through this passage and don't always know how to apply it to our lives.  So how do we apply the temple experience to our lives?

Here are a few points from the sermon  

1.They focused on Convenience                  Do you substitute convenience for worship?

2.They focused on Profit-                             Are you more intentional about advancing your position or advancing God’s kingdom?

3.They focused on Themselves-                     What shortcuts are you currently taking with God?

Mar 11, 202039:34
The Final Days of Jesus: " Triumphant Entry" 03.01.2020 (Pastor Jason)

The Final Days of Jesus: " Triumphant Entry" 03.01.2020 (Pastor Jason)

Welcome to Week 1 of our Series titled "The Final Days of Christ" Over the next 7 weeks we will be embarking on a journey  looking at everything that happened in the final week of Christ!  Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King (Mark 11:1-11) 

11 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly.’”

They went and found a colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. As they untied it, some people standing there asked, “What are you doing, untying that colt?” They answered as Jesus had told them to, and the people let them go. When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted,

“Hosanna![a]”

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”[b]

10 “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!”

“Hosanna in the highest heaven!”

11 Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple courts. He looked around at everything, but since it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the Twelve.


What Kind of King is Jesus? 

1. Obedient 

2. Humble 

3. Patient 

Mar 01, 202040:39
Philippians 4- 02.23.20 (Pastor Mike)

Philippians 4- 02.23.20 (Pastor Mike)

Does what you want align with what God wants for your life? 

How to Respond to every circumstance: 

1. Stay true to the Lord 

2. Rejoice in the Lord 

3. Pray Pray Pray! 

4. Fill your mind with things that inspire worship 

5. Learn to be content 

6. Rest in His Promises 


When the waves of life come crashing down on you desire more of Jesus!  

Feb 23, 202030:03
Philippians 3 02.16.20 (Jeremiah Martin)

Philippians 3 02.16.20 (Jeremiah Martin)

Jeremiah 3 

Feb 18, 202035:09
"Humility" (Philippians 2) 02.09.2020

"Humility" (Philippians 2) 02.09.2020

Humility can be defined as having the ability to assess oneself appropriately.. especially in light of one's sinfulness" How do we do this?

Feb 09, 202039:13
"The Power of Influence" 01.26.2020 (Pastor Jason)

"The Power of Influence" 01.26.2020 (Pastor Jason)

You were created for a purpose. And part of that purpose is to have an effect on the character and development of those around you for the kingdom of God…

Jan 26, 202050:19
Obviously, The Kingdom! Dennis Tuner- 01.19.2020

Obviously, The Kingdom! Dennis Tuner- 01.19.2020

"Every Person, every church intentional and aggressive about advancing the kingdom" 


The Relationship of the church with the kingdom is the church is:

1. A Sign to the kingdom 

2. An instrument of the kingdom

3. A Foretaste of the kingdom 


Acts 1:1-8

Jesus Taken Up Into Heaven

In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with[a] water, but in a few days you will be baptized with[b] the Holy Spirit.”

Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”

He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”


"The Church continues what Jesus began!"

Three Priorities: 

1. Desperate dependence on the Holy Spirit 

2. Missional Living 

3. Godly Leadership Development 



Jan 21, 202039:16
Be Patient; Trust in Me

Be Patient; Trust in Me

Many of us cry out because we want answers from the Lord. Often times the answer He gives isn’t what we want, but it is exactly what we need. In a world that is so focused on fast.. scripture speak of the opposite and asks us to slow down, be patient, and most importantly trust in Christ. 

Jan 13, 202045:49
Connecting Christmas: "MAGI" 12.29.19

Connecting Christmas: "MAGI" 12.29.19

In Mathew 2 we discover a group of men who embarked on a journey to encounter Jesus. They traveled from afar to meet the king of the Jews and when they found him, they worshipped Him. They had a clear vision and it was on Christ. The amazing thing is that just like the wisemen went on a journey to encounter Jesus we can do the same exact things! Our desire for our students is to provide a safe place of unconditional love for them to find out who they are while encountering Jesus. We believe that when students discover Jesus they find out exactly who they are. Just like we desire our students to encounter Jesus, we are praying that you encounter Jesus as well! Knowing that the creator of the universe desires for us to find Him and worship Him is humbling, but when we discover Jesus we realize that this is exactly what we were created to do! My prayer for you is that 2020 is not only an incredible year, but that it is a year that you encounter Jesus like never before! 

Jan 03, 202038:39
Connecting Christmas: King Herod 12.15.19

Connecting Christmas: King Herod 12.15.19

"Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.

And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,

And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.

Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.

And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also." (Mathew 2:1-8) 

Dec 15, 201945:58
Connecting Christmas: The Story of Mary 12.8.19
Dec 08, 201943:23
Following the Cloud 12.04.19

Following the Cloud 12.04.19

Ex. 13:21-22

21 By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night. 22 Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place in front of the people.

Dec 08, 201922:25
Soul Care: Overcoming Fear 11.17.19

Soul Care: Overcoming Fear 11.17.19

The word to Ahaz and the word to us through Jesus’ coming, is that when our circumstances seem greater than our God…We have to choose to trust Him because God is with us!​ 

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Phil 4:6-7). 

Peace is the byproduct of fixing our eyes on Jesus! When we choose to trust Jesus and fix our eyes on Him we will have peace. 

Nov 18, 201945:16
Soul Care: Healing Wounds 11.10.19
Nov 10, 201949:58
Soul Care: Forgiveness 11.03.19

Soul Care: Forgiveness 11.03.19

We are in week 5 of our series on Soul Care! Today we are going to look at "Forgiveness"

Nov 08, 201940:59
Soul Care: Overcoming Family Sin Patterns 10.27.19

Soul Care: Overcoming Family Sin Patterns 10.27.19

Thank you for Joining us for week 4 of our Series on "Soul Care". This week Pastor Jason spoke on "Overcoming Family Sin Patters".  We pray that this message would be challenging and transformative! 

Oct 28, 201944:12
Soul Care: Repentance 10.20.19

Soul Care: Repentance 10.20.19

This week  Pastor Jason continued in our series on "Soul Care" and  spoke about the importance and health of repenting. 

"Repentance is more than just a change in behavior. Biblical repentance is about changing your mind and purpose; it is about changing the way you think. It is about bringing yourself in alignment with God"

2 Corinthians 7:10: "Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death"

Oct 21, 201950:42
Soul Care: Identity 10.13.19

Soul Care: Identity 10.13.19

Welcome to week 2 of our series on "Soul Care"! This week Pastor Jason spoke on Identity.  

Where do you find your identity? Is it in the lies of the enemy or is it found in the truth of scripture?

"Your identity in Christ is the foundation of a healthy soul. Who you are determines how you behave. What you believe about yourself influences your level of maturity, peace, and soul health" 


Oct 14, 201951:14