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Sept. 3, 2025

Sermon on the Mount Explained: Jesus on Anger, Lust, and Loving Enemies (Part 2)

  In Part 1 of our Sermon on the Mount series, we discovered the surprising blessings of the Beatitudes — how Jesus turned the world’s values upside down by blessing the humble, the mourning, the meek, and the hungry for righteousn…

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Aug. 27, 2025

How Can the Beatitudes Shape My Life?

  Summary Jesus opens the Sermon on the Mount with the Beatitudes — eight blessings that flip the world’s values upside down. These teachings show us what it means to live in God’s kingdom today.   The Beatitudes (M…

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Aug. 20, 2025

The Armor of God: Stand Strong in Spiritual Battles

  When Paul wrote Ephesians 6, he wasn’t sitting in a comfortable study with scrolls and candlelight. He was chained to a Roman soldier. Every day, staring at the armor covering that soldier from head to toe, the Holy Spirit gave Paul a …

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Aug. 13, 2025

The Word Became Flesh: 4 Life-Changing Truths for Your Walk With Jesus

Introduction Have you ever read John 1:14 — "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us" — and wondered, “What does that really mean for my life?” In this teaching, Pastor Joe unpacks four transformative truths th…

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Aug. 5, 2025

The Power of Promises: How Keeping Your Word Changes Your Life and Faith

  Summary: God is a promise-keeper, and He calls us to reflect His character by keeping our promises — to others and to ourselves. Even the smallest commitments can shape our identity, strengthen our faith, and deepen our relationships. …

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July 30, 2025

How to Pray When You Don’t Know What to Say

  Summary: Prayer doesn’t have to be complicated to be powerful. In this episode, Pastor Joe shares five biblical ways to pray that will help you connect with God in a more personal, powerful, and ongoing way — whether you’re…

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July 23, 2025

Who Are You? Discovering Your True Identity Through God's Eyes

  IntroductionHave you ever stopped and really asked, "Who am I?" Most people never do. We take on roles and titles given to us by others—employee, parent, failure, survivor—but rarely pause to ask how God sees us. I’m Pastor…

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July 23, 2025

Why Pray? Because God Is Listening

 Prayer is more than a spiritual habit — it’s a lifeline to the heart of God.In this episode, we uncover five powerful reasons to pray and how it transforms your life from the inside out.Whether you pray daily or haven’t praye…

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July 23, 2025

Embrace the Quiet: How Silence Strengthens Your Relationship with God

 Last week, we talked about Why Pray? and how building a relationship with God begins by talking to Him. But prayer isn’t just about speaking—it’s also about listening. In this week’s message, we explore how embracing th…

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