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Life has a way of bringing us to moments where we must face ourselves honestly. These crisis moments - whether they involve failure, disappointment, or unexpected challenges - often feel like they're meant to break us down. But what if these difficult seasons are actually opportunities for God to reveal who we're truly meant to be? The word "crisis" comes from the Greek word meaning "to sift or to...

This week's sermon explores the story of Jacob wrestling with God at the Jabbok River, focusing on how crisis moments can become turning points when submitted to God. Pastor Bill emphasizes that Jacob, despite his amazing pedigree and skills, was living beneath his calling by relying on his own strength and cunning rather than trusting God. The wrestling match represents a divine encounter where J...

As we transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas, we often think about themes like love, peace, and joy. But these shouldn't just be seasonal words we admire - they should be daily attributes of how we live. The Bible tells us in Galatians 5:22-23 that the fruit of the Spirit includes love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. If we're missing any...

This week's sermon focuses on living authentically in the fruit of the Spirit, particularly love, joy, and peace, rather than just admiring these qualities from a distance. Pastor Bill emphasizes the importance of finding God in both the highs and lows of life, using Joseph's story as a primary example of someone who experienced tremendous hardship but learned to see God's hand in every circumstan...

Have you ever wondered why life sometimes feels like a series of unexpected challenges? Just like students face pop quizzes in school, God gives us tests throughout our spiritual journey. But unlike a demanding teacher who wants to see you fail, God's tests are designed to reveal what's in our hearts so He can meet us there and help us grow. In Deuteronomy 8:2, we learn that God led the Israelites...