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God has always been a God of generations. From the burning bush, He introduced Himself to Moses as "the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob." Three generations. That was no accident. His heart has always extended beyond the present moment into what comes next.If you feel too busy to invest in the next generation, you may simply be too busy. There are over 50 scriptures focused on pouring into, raisin...

This sermon, delivered on Promotion Sunday, focuses on the biblical call to invest in the next generation using the story of Elijah and Elisha as the primary framework. Dr. Julie Geddes draws from 1 Kings 19 and 2 Kings 2 to highlight how Elijah passionately pursued God, received a divine appointment to mentor Elisha, gave the gift of His presence over eight to ten years, and actively promoted Eli...

The early church faced persecution, uncertainty, and loss, yet it grew. Believers scattered, preached, and trusted God through impossible circumstances. That same call is on us today. At Pentecost, 3,000 people came to faith in a single moment. It was the largest recorded number of salvations in scripture. Miracles were happening. The Holy Spirit had come and filled believers to the point where th...

Dr. Bill Shuler's sermon reflects on the early church's experience after Pentecost, drawing parallels to the challenges and opportunities facing believers today. Pastor Bill highlights the explosive growth of the early church through salvations, miracles, and the spread of the gospel despite intense persecution, and calls the congregation to pursue that same Spirit-filled boldness in their own gen...

Every leader, every person of faith, and every human being has a shadow side. The question is not whether it exists, but what we do with it. Scripture is full of heroes who stumbled, fell, and were still used mightily by God. Here is what that means for your life today. The dark side is not something reserved for villains or people who have walked away from faith. It is the inner urges, compulsion...