May 12, 2024
Discovering How God Worked Through Us in Honduras
By: Chris Bender
Series: Stand Alone
This message provides details regarding the powerful mission trip to Honduras from 4/21 - 4/28/2024. God worked both through and in us during this trip and what He accomplished paves the way for many trips to come.
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- May 12, 2024Discovering How God Worked Through Us in Honduras
May 12, 2024Discovering How God Worked Through Us in HondurasBy: Chris BenderSeries: Stand AloneThis message provides details regarding the powerful mission trip to Honduras from 4/21 - 4/28/2024. God worked both through and in us during this trip and what He accomplished paves the way for many trips to come.
- May 5, 2024God Creates and Treasures Human Life
May 5, 2024God Creates and Treasures Human LifeBy: Chris BenderSeries: Stand AloneRoe vs. Wade was overturned but, unfortunately, even when laws change, they do not affect the heart of humanity. It is the Holy Spirit that truly changes the heart of people and the transforming ability of God's word. It is God's word that speaks truth and Chris preaches on how God's word values life even before conception.
- Apr 28, 2024Share the Good News
Apr 28, 2024Share the Good NewsBy: Jay LeRetteSeries: Stand AloneOur special guest speaker, Chaplain Jay LeRette, shares with us some of the many adventures the Holy Spirit has and continues to lead him through, as he shares the Good News of Jesus Christ with those people God brings into his life. Jay has served as the chaplain at the Petro Truck Stop Mobile Chapel in Rochelle, IL since its opening 25 years ago. In that time, he has seen hundreds of men and women come to know the Lord as Savior. In this message, Chaplin Jay encourages fellow believers to get outside the 4 walls of the church building and share the Good News wherever God has placed us in season and out of season just as 2 Timothy 4:2 implores us to do.
- Apr 21, 2024Our Christian Walk
Apr 21, 2024Our Christian WalkBy: Mike VogelerSeries: Stand AlonePastor Mike shares an encouraging message for believers emboldening them in their relationship with Christ, as they navigate the trials in life and become stronger as a result.
- Apr 14, 2024How are You Influenced by the Company You Keep?
Apr 14, 2024How are You Influenced by the Company You Keep?By: Chris BenderSeries: Stand AloneHaving close friends can be a great blessing. However, close relationships can either bring us closer to our Lord or draw us away from Him. Sometimes it can be so subtle, we don't even recognize it. Chris preaches on how God calls us to reserve our closest relationships for fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.
- Apr 7, 2024The Danger of Being Lukewarm in Christ’s Church
Apr 7, 2024The Danger of Being Lukewarm in Christ’s ChurchBy: Chris BenderSeries: Stand AlonePerhaps one of the most misunderstood passages in the Bible is concerning what Jesus meant about being hot, cold, or lukewarm. Chris preaches on the correct understanding in light of cultural and historical context and the dangers of what it truly means to be lukewarm.
- Mar 10, 2024Yielding to the Will of God
Mar 10, 2024Yielding to the Will of GodBy: Chris BenderSeries: Stand AloneWhen you follow Christ and have the gift of the Holy Spirit, you feel Him prompting you toward God's perfect will (both in the little and the big things). Yet with the pull of our desires and the temptations of the enemy, we so often go in another direction. Chris preaches examples in scripture where many rejected God's will and contrasts with Jesus who was the only one who ever followed God's will in everything.
- Dec 31, 2023Grow in Truly, Knowing God in 2024
Dec 31, 2023Grow in Truly, Knowing God in 2024By: Chris BenderSeries: Stand Alone
With 2024 now upon us, people are still making New Year's Resolutions. Of course, few actually achieve their goals, and those who do often feel that it's appropriate for bragging rights. But what's the only area that the scriptures permit boasting? In truly, knowing and serving God Almighty. Of course, this type of boasting isn't tied to selfish pride, but knowing that we are cherished, new creations by God through the work of Jesus Christ. Chris preaches on the most important resolution for 2024: Knowing and following God and the extreme danger of thinking we know Him but not, truly knowing Him.
- Nov 26, 2023In Everything Give Thanks
Nov 26, 2023In Everything Give ThanksBy: Chris BenderSeries: Stand AloneWhat's the opposite of giving thanks? Complaining. Our culture is so used to complaining that we have social media platforms where we can express our discontent regularly. Yet what does God's word ask of us? Chris preaches on the importance of giving thanks in all circumstances and how this also provides a powerful witness for the work of our Savior.
- Sep 3, 2023Anytime, Anywhere… Without Ceasing
Sep 3, 2023Anytime, Anywhere… Without CeasingBy: Chris BenderSeries: Stand AloneChristians often ask, what is God's will for my life? Thankfully, we need to look no further than the Word of God: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV) Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Another question is... how are we doing in following God's will? Chris preaches on the importance of an attitude of prayer in all circumstances.