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Amos condemned his generation for knowing the truth and not acting on it. Specifically, they knew how God expected them to live out their lives and they choose the exact opposite way. From the beginning, God wanted Israel to be different than the other nations. He called Israel to be a beacon of light, example of decency, and a place of refuge. He commanded the people to choose love and selflessness over the accepted way of the world by which humanity was corrupted and set against one another. Listen as we hear Amos call us to leave our "ivory beds" and set our eyes on the needs of our brother and sisters. We'll also hear from Jesus, who offers a final and most authoritative word which firmly establishes the Christian standard and expectation of love and service.

Life is full of waits. We're all too familiar with waiting - but do we see God in them? Most of our waits are wasted, spent holding our breath until they end or raising our fists while they persist. What if there was a way to redeem our waits and obtain a unique blessing from God in their midst? Listen as Psalm 40 guides us through our struggles and shows us how to be patient and endure every wait. God promises a revelation that we will only discover on this path and calls us to share all that we learn.

Life is full of tests. The Bible consistently teaches that these tests, trials, and challenges are actually from God. God uses them for our good, our growth, and for His Glory. We may not enjoy every test, but God promises there is joy in every test if we remain faithful. If we look for God in every test and trust His will, we not only pass each one, but we will excel. Listen as we study the various tests that Abram faced and see how they provide insight and wisdom for us today.

Abram takes a backseat in Genesis 14, as the larger world around him clashes. The established superpowers are faced with a rebellion from their vassal states - upstart nations like Sodom and Gomorrah. When Abram's nephew, Lot, becomes a prisoner of war, he joins the fight against the empire. Ultimately, this story foreshadows what is widely known all of these years later. Nobody remembers the kings and empires of 4000 years ago, but everyone knows who Abram was. His legacy outshines anyone's of his generation. Listen as we discuss how this reflects God's approach throughout history and emphasizes how He operates to this day.

Psalm 73 presents to us a very relatable scenario, in which a believer is struggling with all that's unfair and lopsided towards injustice our world. Asaph confesses his faith in a Good and Sovereign God, yet admits his confidence had been shaken. Listen as we seek to understand Asaph's plight and compare it to our own battles. We'll see how he found perspective and hope, and how we might as well.

What if we suddenly lost access to the Bible and all the supplementary Biblical resources we've come to rely on? How much would remain in our hearts? All throughout the Bible, there is a reminder from God to store His Word in our hearts. Have we obeyed this crucial commandment? Despite our unlimited access, we've deprioritized a steady, daily consumption and meditation of God's Word. God doesn't have to send a "famine" as Amos warned Israel about, because we've silenced God on our own. As advanced and accomplished as we are in every category... as much attention as we give our physical and mental health... as eager as we are to chase after goals and success - we have ignored our Spiritual health and as a result, we are worse off spiritually, mentally, and physically. If we don't take care of our souls, our bodies and minds will suffer too. However healthy we may be, if we starve our spirits, we will struggle mightily. Truly, one thing is more necessary than other discipline. Listen as we spotlight the i

Psalm 23 is written from the perspective of a sheep. An ever-dependent, helpless, frail sheep. We've all confessed that God is our shepherd, but are we aware of what that says about us? Are we content with being as a sheep, always in the shadow and at the mercy of our shepherd? Listen as we break down this classic passage of Scripture and seek to make David's confession our own.

In Matthew 13, Jesus spoke of His movement and ministry with confidence and vision of what the future held. No one in His audience could’ve imagined what would become of His rabble following. All of these years later, the impact that He and His Church have had on our world and lives is self-evident. We get to live our lives out on this side of all of Jesus' promises and their fulfillments, and thus are without excuse as to not opt in to His Kingdom and Reign. In this message, we consider the impact that Jesus has had on our world and how every life has been influenced for good by His teaching. We hear His invitation to pursue the Kingdom of God above all other causes and priorities and are confronted with questions as to how we are spending our time. At the end of this age, everything done without Christ at the center will be considered a waste and will perish. Are we wasting the gift and opportunity that God has given us? When this age is done, only that which was done for Christ will matter.

Listen and learn how we might become sensitize to our souls' cries for help and entrust our hearts to our God of Refuge.

What if we began to see every fear as more than a loop of emotional turmoil, but rather an opportunity to obtain a stronger, greater faith? What if every fear is actually a test of our faith and an invitation to surrender to God for more faith? Listen as we wrestle with our greatest fears and how faith often causes our fears to rise. We discover that fear overpowers our faith in many instances and hear Jesus offer us relief. Jesus never tells us that our fears are illegitimate. He merely reminds us that a greater faith is possible, even when confronted with the most intimidating, debilitating trouble.

The Redemption Story as we know it begins in earnest with Genesis 12. Listen as we are introduced to Abraham and see how his life and legacy continues to impact our world today.

Jesus outlined the true nature of Christianity from the very beginning. The call to follow Him has not changed and is not reserved for some elite level believers. We are all held to the same standard - the original call from the shores of Galilee

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Listen and see how the Apostle Paul and his companions lived out a model faithfulness unto the Lord. Wherever He sent them, they were willing and ready to go. Likewise, the Holy Spirit is at work in all of our lives to position and prepare us for a life of ministry. The only question is: Have we surrendered to His call over our lives?

Fresh off the boat, Noah sets his sights on a new world filled with new opportunities. He begins his first day with building an altar and anchoring his future in the Lord. Listen as we discover how we might adopt and maintain a similar pursuit.

Pentecost delivered to believers everything that Jesus purchased. From that day on, the Holy Spirit has been dwelling with God's people and showing us how to live a bold, new brand of life. Listen as we look back on the crooked arc of the world before Pentecost, and how everything changed for the better after that day. Truthfully, every day is Pentecost for God's people. His Spirit still moves as strongly and intentionally as ever. By His Spirit, we can come together as His church and for His cause. Dedicated to Jesus, God can demonstrate His nature and power through us and help us discover a better belonging.

The Bible's description of Heaven reveals what drives and motivates God every day - reaching and saving people of all kinds, seeing us all united together around Him. The early church struggled with expansion and evangelism beyond Judea. Acts 11 is a turning point, wherein Peter confesses his own resistance to God's plan and why he eventually surrendered to it. Listen as we consider what it means to stand in God's way and determine if we are guilty of any measure of it.