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Life brings seasons of spiritual dryness and emotional doubt that can feel overwhelming. Psalm 42 teaches us that these struggles are normal and expected in the Christian journey. The psalmist compares our spiritual longing to a thirsty deer desperately seeking water, acknowledging that we sometimes feel abandoned by God even when we're not. The psalm provides a three-step process for handling doubt: acknowledge our feelings honestly, question whether those feelings reflect reality, and speak hopeful truth to our souls. Rather than avoiding doubt, we can learn to persevere through it with hope, knowing God understands our struggles.MAY 28, 2026Persevering Through DoubtMike Peters -
Life brings inevitable storms, and families must balance protecting loved ones while preparing them for challenges. The Psalms offer timeless wisdom for navigating this tension. Psalm 57 teaches us to expect difficulties rather than be surprised by them, helping us make better decisions during trials. David shows us how to find refuge in God's unchanging character - His faithfulness, love, and commitment to His people. Even when people hurt us or circumstances overwhelm us, we can maintain steadfast hearts anchored in God's steadfast love. The Psalms teach us to praise God not only after storms pass but while they're still raging, fostering hope and resilience in our families.MAY 10, 2026Persevering Through TrialsMike Peters -
Christianity offers a revolutionary perspective on the human body that stands in stark contrast to worldly views. Our bodies are not disposable or merely functional, but treasures that God wants to redeem completely. Through biblical examples like Peter's healing of Aeneas and raising of Tabitha, we see God's deep concern for physical restoration. Paul teaches that our bodies belong to Jesus and should be presented as living sacrifices for His glory. This understanding impacts how we make personal choices and treat others, recognizing every person as God's image bearer. The ultimate destiny of our bodies is resurrection and eternal transformation, free from sickness and death.MAY 03, 2026Healing the BodyMike Peters -
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is an unchanging reality, whether we accept it or not. Like Saul of Tarsus, who violently opposed Christians until encountering the risen Christ on the Damascus road, we must stop fighting against this truth and align our lives accordingly. After his encounter, Saul spent three days in quiet reflection, rethinking everything about his life in light of this new reality. The resurrection should transform how we handle sin, share the gospel, study Scripture, treat the church, love our neighbors, and worship God. True life begins when we stop living as if the resurrection isn't real and start aligning every aspect of our daily choices with the truth that Jesus is alive and ruling over heaven and earth.APR 21, 2026Recruited - SaulMike Peters -
Pentecost wasn't just a historical event - it was the moment when God's future kingdom broke into our present reality. The Old Testament prophets promised God would gather His scattered people from every nation, and this began happening when the apostles spoke in languages they'd never learned to people from across the world. Today, this gathering continues as God's mighty works are proclaimed in every language globally. We're not just waiting for a future kingdom; we're actively participating in it right now. When faced with God's work, we can either marvel and participate or mock and miss out. Choose to marvel at what God is doing and actively participate in His kingdom work today.JAN 11, 2026A Gathered PeopleMike Peters -
We were created to work as faithful stewards of God's creation, but sin occurs when we serve other masters instead of our Creator. When good things like family, career, or personal success become ultimate things, they become idols that lead to corruption. Genesis reveals this pattern through three key stories: the Garden of Eden where humanity chose to listen to the serpent's voice over God's, the flood where spiritual beings abandoned their posts to pursue their own desires, and Babel where people worked for their own glory rather than God's. Each example shows that when servants don't listen to their Master's voice, chaos and corruption inevitably follow. However, Jesus came as the perfect steward to restore us to our rightful relationship with God, enabling us to once again serve faithfully as the humanity we were meant to be.JAN 11, 2026Saved to Serve Lesson 2 - SinMike Peters
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Work isn't a curse or something to endure for a paycheck - it was part of God's original design before sin entered the world. As beings made in God's image, we're called to be stewards who bring order from chaos in service to our Creator. Whether you're an accountant organizing numbers, a teacher sharing knowledge, or a parent caring for children, your work has divine purpose when done in God's service. The key question isn't what you do, but in whose service you're doing it. When we embrace our role as God's stewards, every task becomes an opportunity to participate in His ongoing work of bringing order and beauty to the world.JAN 04, 2026Saved To Serve - Lesson 1 - WorkingMike Peters
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The Day of Pentecost marked a revolutionary shift in how God dwells with His people. No longer confined to temples made of stone, God's Spirit now resides within believers, making each of us a living temple. This reality means we cannot compartmentalize our lives into sacred and secular categories. Every aspect of our existence—work, relationships, daily decisions—becomes sacred because we carry God's presence wherever we go. Understanding this truth should transform how we live, recognizing that our actions either honor or defile God's dwelling place within us.JAN 04, 2026A Spirit-Filled PeopleMike Peters -
The timeless truth that God is the great I Am offers both transcendence and tenderness in our uncertain world. Isaiah 40 reveals four essential aspects of God's character that bring hope: His imminence as King of Kings, His permanence as the eternal God, His benevolence as our caring Shepherd, and His preeminence over all creation. When we grasp that the same God who holds oceans in His palm and names every star also knows our name and cares for our specific situations, we find comfort in difficult times and gain perspective on our problems. Those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength, soar like eagles, run without weariness, and walk without fainting.NOV 30, 2025Our God He Is Alive V1 God's MajestyMike Peters -
In a culture that values autonomy above all else, biblical submission to church leadership can feel uncomfortable. However, Scripture calls us to voluntarily yield to elders who serve as shepherds, not dominators. This submission looks like following their example, learning from their teaching, encouraging them as fathers, asking for their prayers, and having confidence in their leadership. The key to healthy submission is humility - both toward one another and ultimately toward God himself. When we trust that God cares for us and has established loving leaders to watch over our souls, we can embrace His design for church community where everyone flourishes.NOV 24, 2025How Do I Submit to the Elders?Mike Peters -
“Am I Forsaking the Assembly?” explores what the Bible really means when it calls Christians to gather together. This sermon examines Hebrews 10:24–25, the heart behind assembling, and how our commitment to the church strengthens faith, love, and spiritual endurance.NOV 16, 2025Am I Forsaking the Assembly?Mike Peters -
Many Christians wonder if they can follow Jesus without being part of a church. However, the church isn't just an activity to attend or a building to visit - it's God's unified body that displays His wisdom to the world. According to Scripture, we are reconciled to God together, not individually. The church is something we belong to, not something we go to. Being a Christian involves both believing in Jesus and belonging to His body, the church. This unity requires effort, humility, and love, especially when it's challenging to love difficult people.NOV 09, 2025Do I Have to go to Church?Mike Peters -
Our true citizenship isn't earthly but heavenly. The book of Revelation contrasts corrupt earthly powers (Babylon) with God's eternal kingdom (New Jerusalem). This heavenly city represents both a place and God's people - a multicultural, multinational community where God dwells with humanity. The New Jerusalem is described as large enough for all nations, with the Tree of Life providing healing for all peoples. Entry requires washing our robes in the blood of the Lamb and following Him faithfully. While this is our future hope, it should shape how we live today - with primary loyalty to God's kingdom rather than earthly political systems.NOV 02, 2025Revealing God's CityMike Peters
