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While Jesus hung from the cross, he prayed “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” How did he do that? Pastor Colin shows us that this is what the Bible calls “meekness.”   Scripture: Matthew 5:5 5 “Blessed are the meek, for...

“Gentle Jesus, meek and mild…” Now that doesn’t sound like the kind of thing a guy who watches football would want to go after. You might be surprised. Pastor Colin talks about some reasons why.   Scripture: Matthew 5:5 5 “Blessed are the meek, for t...

One glimpse of the love of Christ will do more to strengthen you in your battle against sin than a hundred commitments. Pastor Colin talks about where to look for a glimpse of Christ’s love. Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

How do you avoid being the guy or the girl who hangs around the things of God for 10, 20, or 30 years, and never changes? Pastor Colin talks about how to break the cycle of habitual sin. Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

How do you deal with habitual sins—the endless cycle of sinning, saying you’re “sorry” and then repeating the same behavior? Pastor Colin talks about why we never actually move forward in the Christian life without spiritual mourning. Find out the re...

God says: “Blessed are those who mourn.” But there is a kind of mourning that leads to death, and another kind of mourning that leads to comfort. Pastor Colin helps us discover the difference.   Scripture: Matthew 5:4 4 “Blessed are those who mourn,...

If you grow in humility, you will reap a whole cluster of other blessings. Pastor Colin talks about how growing in humility will give you the strength you need to face troubles, relationships, and temptations.   Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6 5 Likewise, y...

Do you think God is for everybody? Many people were taught this from a young age. But Pastor Colin shows us, from the Bible, that God is actually against some people.   Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6 5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elder...

Where does God live? If you’re like most people, you would probably say, “Heaven.” Pastor Colin talks about where else God lives.   Scripture: Matthew 5:3 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  

What does it mean to be “poor in spirit”? Does it mean you’re always saying something like this, “I don’t really have anything to offer”? Of course not. Pastor Colin talks about what it does mean.   Scripture: Matthew 5:3 3 “Blessed are the poor in s...

You want to make progress in the Christian life, but you feel stuck. You’ve lost momentum. Pastor Colin talks about the key to progress in the Christian life, and where all progress starts.   Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 The Sermon on the Mount 5 Seeing...

Pastor Colin shares the impactful wisdom once imparted by Warren Wiersbe about the importance of encouragement in ministry. As Pastor Colin dissects the beloved Psalm, he provides insights into what it means to have the Lord as your shepherd, reflect...

We're exploring the story of David—a shepherd boy turned monarch whose triumphs and tribulations resonate through history. Despite his stature as Israel's most lauded king, David understood that his true greatness was rooted in his relationship with...

"What is the church and why does it matter?" Pastor Colin invites listeners to delve into the pages of Matthew chapter 16 with the objective of reigniting our passion for the church, as perceived through the eyes of Jesus Christ. Despite the church a...

Welcome to the last message in our series on second Thessalonians. Pastor Colin reflects on the unique way God has spoken through this powerful letter. He shares his personal connection with the text, highlighting how it will remain a special part of...