Have you ever wondered why God doesn't answer some prayers? In the sixth episode of the Last Call series, we'll examine God's words to the people who weep and wail at his altar but don't take their marriages seriously. We'll look at the connection and see what God might be revealing to us about b...

11.15.24. "Living my best life" is a phrase thrown around in modern culture. But maybe more often than not, we feel lacking and circumstances keep us from living our best lives. Thankfully, Pastor Mike reminds us, God is with us and will use even our struggles and tough times for our good. . . Tr...

There is an intersection between faith and politics that we wrestle with when it comes to political leaders. A political figure might even be deemed as the most powerful person in the world, but can that one person really change your life personally in the most important area? There are some caut...

In the fifth episode of the Last Call series, we'll examine why God was so upset with the Israelites for marrying unbelievers. What lessons can we take from God's admonishment? And what can we do to make sure our hearts stay in the right place?

Next time something difficult or unexpected happens, will you go into a place of panic, uncertainty, and worry? Or is there a beautiful narrow path of peace and hope that you can take?

That path is the promises of God—the topic of Pastor Mike's next sermon series, "God's Promises to You." Join ...

In the third episode of the Last Call series, God has some harsh words for his priests. Should we care? Yes! All believers are priests for God. We'll talk about what that means and how to live in such a way that we glorify God in this role.

Will the freedom you want cause your soul to die? There is a special freedom that Christians possess and can cling to. With U.S. elections right around the corner, it is important to examine if you are chasing some freedoms that will actually put you in bondage.

Galatians 5:13
Gala...

‘But I will restore you to health
and heal your wounds,’
declares the LORD,
‘because you are called an outcast,
Zion for whom no one cares.’

The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
surely I have a delightful inheritance.

Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents.

Calling his disciples to him, Jesus sa...

But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that...

For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be used up and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the LORD sends rain on the land.’”

But the LORD is with me like a mighty warrior;
so my persecutors will stumble and not prevail.
They will fail and be thoroughly disgraced;
their dishonor will never be forgotten.

Praise the LORD.
I will extol the LORD with all my heart
in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
Great are the works of the LORD;
they are pondered by all who delight in them.

“The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandme...

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.

Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

11.08.24. Being a Christian is both easy and hard. Jesus lived a perfect life, died for all sin, and rose for us; there's nothing we need to do to earn heaven. That's the easy part. But loving God above everything can seem difficult. In this message, Pastor Mike teaches from the book of Hebrews t...

11.01.24. Sometimes we may feel as though we're not blessed financially. Even though we live in a prosperous age, many factors determine the kinds of financial struggles we have. In the first message of this new series, "God's Promises to You," Pastor Mike explains a true and comforting promise o...

In the fourth episode of the Last Call series, we'll look at just one verse from Malachi and discuss what God told his people about following his commands. But don't worry! This isn't an episode about doing your best or getting it right. It's about what Jesus did for us and getting the blessings ...

10.25.24. In the final message of “Confusing Things Christians Say,” we explore what “being called” means. Often, when we have a strong desire to do something good or something that betters society, we tend to say we felt called to do it. But what does that actually mean in the Bible? Pastor Mike...

Hard times in life are impossible to avoid. What is your mindset toward them? Can you handle life's punches? We have to know why and also what to do when life delivers its blows. There are some things we can do and lean on in order to position and equip us to handle what life dishes out. Become m...

10.18.24. “Hate the sin; love the sinner” is something most Christians have heard or even said. But can that actually work? Our emotions are tied to the people we love while the same emotions are also tied to the sin that we know God detests. It can certainly feel like we’re walking on a narrow r...

Different religions are different trails that lead to the top of the same mountain—is that a good way to think of Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, and people of other religions?