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Today’s message takes an inward look at our church specifically. We are reminded that we are here by the grace of God. God orchestrated our place in the community and the world before He spoke the universe into existence. The exhortation is to remain firm in our belief that Christ died for our sins, keep that truth at the forefront of all that we say and do, and remain vigilant in what God has called us to. We need to be the beacon. God does the work of turning hearts and minds toward it. Psalm 92:12–15; John 15:5; 1 John 4:7–12; John 13:34–35; 1 Corinthians 3:3–9; Matthew 18:18–20; John 12:28–33

What other purpose is there for bread besides to fill your stomach and curb your hunger. The bread that you and I might grab off the shelf or we make ourselves will do just that. But only for a time. Anything alive grows and reproduces, continually replenishing, keeping your stomach filled and your hunger at bay. Get your fill of what Jesus provides, and you will not have to get another helping. Ever. John 6:51–58

Ask and you shall receive. You have not because you ask not. There are many idioms about proclaiming what you want out of life. Though the gift of salvation is freely given, the burden was upon you to ask Jesus to come into your heart to receive that gift. Just the same as anything else you want from God. The blessings of His Kingdom are available to all who He knows as His children. You want your temptations, your attitude, or your circumstances to change? You still have to ask. And then be willing to be lead. Psalm 139:1–3, 23–24; Jeremiah 1:4–5; Hebrews 4:13–16; Jeremiah 17:9; Matthew 7:3; Ephesians 1:3–14; Matthew 4:1–11; Philippians 3:10–11

You need an attitude adjustment. Ok, maybe you don’t. But at some point, you will. Take a listen to this message and know where to find the motivation to keep up the attitude of gratitude and grace that make relationships work. James 1:19–21; Ephesians 4:26; 1 Samuel

Pastor Harrison’s message today is on sacrifice and love. We honor our local First Responders and the ones that could make it to our service today got to hear our appreciation for the love they have for us to put themselves in harm’s way so that lives may be saved. Share this with other First Responders so that they know they are appreciated. (P.S.: His mic got disconnect about 24 minutes into his sermon. Watch out for pops) John 15:13; 1 John 2:2

Have you been oblivious to God calling your name? Have you ignored the curiosities and oddities around you because you have better things to do? Sometimes God puts things curious things along your path to make you detour to take a closer look. Then He can show you what’s really going on. And from that point, you are able to see more clearly where He’s been calling you to go. See how this plays out in today’s message when God got Moses’ attention. Exodus 3:1–4; John 5:16–18; James 4:1–10

Today’s message from Deacon Locklear boils down to choice. You can take an active role in the development of your mindset, or you can let the changing currents of life do it for you. Your mindset will then determine the course of your life. You can say that you don’t let anyone or anything change how you think, but that’s just not true. If you are not actively cultivating your mindset, something else undoubtedly is. In today’s message you’ll hear how that happens in one of the many ways we can be on the way to a paradigm shift in our outlook on life. Proverbs 4:20–27; Proverbs 23:7; Matthew 15:19; Romans 12:1–2

Relying God does not mean sitting around waiting for good things to come your way. You have been created with a mind to learn and abilities to use. Remembering that God has brought you this far, you can focus on problem solving in addition to listening for His voice and looking for His signs for how to take action in situations where others may freeze and cry. God is at work. You should be too. Exodus 14:10–22

The Potter’s hand, God’s hand, is at work in your life. You may be too hard or too soft, too wet or too dry, but He is still working out for you a path to what He wants you to be. He never gives up and throws the clay away. Listen as Pastor Harrison spells out the way and the why God does this for us. Jeremiah 18:1–6; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Philippians 1:6; Psalm 25:4–5

Anchored. Grounded. Centered. Terms that are used to express a way of bringing yourself back to focusing on what’s important when your attention gets pulled in directions you didn’t expect. It’s time to examine not only what your anchor is, but how often you use it to make sure you are not drifting through life. Live with purpose, sound reason, and a goal in mind. Hebrews 6:17–20; Hebrews 13:5; 1 John 1:9; John 3:16; Psalm 103:12; James 1:17; 1 Peter 1:3; Jeremiah 17:5