Unprecedented Hope “The Scent of Hope” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaM3kesVfT4 As we have been on this series of “Unprecedented Hope,” we’ve looked at this from many different angles, from creating an environment of hope, how to obtain a living hope, and the hope we need when life hurts and we find ourselves at the … Read more

Unprecedented Hope “Navigating Life’s Dark Valleys” Psalm 23:4 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st9GCOYgM4Q When I consider how to handle stress, I often turn to Psalm 23, the Shepherd’s Psalm, because it addresses many of life’s stressors. In what might be considered the most recognizable verse of Psalm 23, King David addresses the stress of the … Read more

Unprecedented Hope “Finding Hope When Life Hurts Most” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kyGRdGXZCc Life comes with a list of side effects. Life can be full of fun, adventure, excitement, and joy, but it also has side effects. There are illnesses, abuse, broken relationships, betrayal, sorrow, loss, injuries, disappointments, heartache, crime, and death. Therefore, since this … Read more

Unprecedented Hope “A Door of Hope” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uI4pS0vIi4 When we go through the valleys of life, the Lord doesn’t sit up in heaven saying, “Gee, I hope they get through it okay.” The hope the Lord gives us isn’t the wishful thinking of this world; instead, He gives us a future and … Read more

Unprecedented Hope “Hope: Life’s Missing Ingredient”
  Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksOr4nOGWc8 If I were to show you a half-filled glass of water, would you say the glass is half full or half empty? Your answer determines your temperament. If it’s half-full, your outlook on life is more positive, but if it’s half-empty, then your outlook … Read more

Unprecedented Hope “Obtaining A Living Hope” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2hYzvrEx7U As I announced last week, instead of looking at various examples of hope from characters in the Bible, I’m switching it up. I found that to understand unprecedented hope, a hope that God desires for us to have, it’s important to look at the … Read more

Unprecedented Hope “Creating an Environment of Hope” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqGOIXCt684 In our “Unprecedented” series of messages, where we just finished the Unprecedented Faith series, we are now starting the next series of messages, Unprecedented Hope. Now, I had hoped to do this next series like the last, looking at those in the Bible … Read more

Unprecedented Faith Abraham: “Father of the Faith” Hebrews 11:8-12; 17-19 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5CV4N0sCEQ As I was wondering how to make the transition from our current series on unprecedented faith to our next one on unprecedented hope, the life of the patriarch Abraham came to mind. And maybe that’s because he is the most … Read more

Unprecedented Faith Mother’s Day – “A Mother’s Faith” Matthew 15:21-28 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot1sJYi6LUs In line with our overall theme this year, “Unprecedented,” and our current series, “Unprecedented Faith,” I’d like to talk with you this Mother’s Day about a mother’s unprecedented faith as found in God’s word. Robert Ingersoll, also known as “The … Read more

Unprecedented Faith “Rahab: Getting Serious About Faith” Hebrews 11:30-31 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVKWQs_TX8w&t=76s A man fell off a cliff but managed to grab a tree limb on the way down. Immediately, he began to cry out, “Is anyone up there?” A voice soon came from above, “I am here. I am the Lord. Do … Read more

Unprecedented Faith The Babylonian 3: “Faith Under Fire” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es7dIxzB8Q4 Now, you might be curious about the name, “The Babylonian 3.” Well, these are Daniel’s three friends: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. And like Daniel, although their names are not listed in God’s Hall of Faith, or Hebrews chapter 11, what they did … Read more

Easter – “Recovering Our Hope” Luke 24:1-12 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thZvsej49PI&t=2778s With all the upheaval sweeping the globe, our lives have been drastically changed, and the changes underway are probably just the beginning. And while we will eventually return to some form of our daily routines, we’ll likely spend days and hundreds of hours trying … Read more

“What Have We Come to See?” Luke 19:41-44 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcxS4xESYy4 It began on what we now know as Palm Sunday, the day we’re now celebrating. Imagine yourself in Jerusalem over 2000 years ago. A great crowd gathered to celebrate the upcoming Passover Feast. It was sort of like what we see … Read more

The Empty Promises of Easter   Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9q5otpNw-c A young man from a wealthy family was about to graduate from high school. It was customary in that affluent neighborhood for parents to give the graduate an automobile. For months, they both looked at cars, and the week before graduation, they found the … Read more

Easter’s Resurrection Promise 1 Corinthians 15 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daDEgVWQzQg Professional golfer Paul Azinger was diagnosed with cancer at age 33. He had just won the PGA Championship and had 10 tournament victories. In his book, “Zinger,” he wrote about his battle with cancer. He said, “A genuine feeling of fear came over … Read more

Unprecedented Faith Gideon: A Faith that Challenges Life Judges 6 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqtBll8aDvE This morning, we continue our series on Unprecedented Faith. And today, will be looking at Gideon, and what I am calling “A Faith that Challenges Life.” When our faith seems to come up short or breaks down, yes, there … Read more

Unprecedented Faith “Daniel – An Overcoming Faith” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj9CJZIGtSg In God’s Hall of Faith (Hebrews chapter 11), we’re introduced to individuals who had unprecedented faith and, through it, accomplished great things. Some are listed by name and what they accomplished. Others are simply listed by name. But then there are those … Read more

Unprecedented Faith “Moses – Keys to Effective Faith” Hebrews 11:23-29 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQBjsFRv6Wg We are continuing our series, “Unprecedented Faith.” Now, in Hebrews chapter 11, or what is known as “God’s Hall of Faith,” we find ordinary people who achieved extraordinary accomplishments. These men and women weren’t perfect; in fact, they were … Read more

Unprecedented Faith “Noah: End Times Faith” Genesis 6 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAVsYdpEgfc Now, if I had to name someone who could easily be identified as the Poster Child of unprecedented faith, it would be Noah. I have come to that conclusion because of what we see happening in his world and in our … Read more

Unprecedented Faith “Enoch: A Walk of Faith” Hebrews 11:5 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqkjhIwAPEc A pastor asked three people, “What do you want your friends to say about you after you die?” The first one said, “I want my friends to say that I was a good person.” The second man said, “I want … Read more