Episodes

  • Domino Effect: When Pride Meets Its Match - Pastor Christopher Coats

    Domino Effect: When Pride Meets Its Match - Pastor Christopher Coats
    Jun 2 2025
    In "Domino Effect: When Pride Meets Its Match", we look at 1 Samuel 25 and three leaders, David, Nabal, and Abigail; each revealing something powerful about character under pressure. David, usually after God’s heart, nearly lets anger lead him to bloodshed after being insulted by the arrogant and unteachable Nabal. But then Abigail steps in, wise, courageous, and humble. She diffuses the crisis and reminds David of his greater calling. This story challenges us: Will we let pride control us like Nabal? Will we react in anger like David? Or will we lead with wisdom and grace like Abigail? Ultimately, this passage points us to Jesus, who didn’t retaliate when insulted but trusted the Father. True leadership rests in grace, not pride, and shows strength through humility.
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  • Domino Effect: When Compromise Comes First - Pastor Colby Rohde

    Domino Effect: When Compromise Comes First - Pastor Colby Rohde
    May 26 2025
    In Domino Effect: When Compromise Comes First, we examine the tragic decline of King Saul in 1 Samuel, a man who started with promise but drifted through compromise. Chosen by God and anointed by Samuel, Saul ignored warnings, took spiritual detours, and let fear, pride, and control guide his decisions. His downfall wasn’t sudden, it was a slow fade of partial obedience.In a moment of honesty, Saul confesses, “I have acted like a fool.” His story is a mirror for all of us, leaders, parents, and everyday people under pressure. When we follow our own way instead of God’s, we risk spiritual ruin.But it doesn’t have to end that way. There’s grace in the detour. And in Jesus, the true King who obeyed fully and led humbly, we find the road back.
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  • Domino Effect: When Weakness Hides Behind Strength - Pastor Christopher Coats

    Domino Effect: When Weakness Hides Behind Strength - Pastor Christopher Coats
    May 19 2025
    This week, we looked at the tragic and powerful life of Samson from Judges 13–16. Like the Surfside condo collapse, Samson’s fall didn’t come from a single moment, but from years of inner erosion. He was chosen by God, set apart as a Nazirite, and gifted with incredible strength. But gifting outpaced his character. He pursued what was "right in his own eyes," ignoring godly wisdom, his Nazirite calling, and God's commands. Small compromises, touching a dead lion, throwing a feast like the world, impulsively choosing relationships, eventually led to spiritual collapse. Yet even at the end, when blind and broken, Samson called out to God, and God used him one last time. His story warns us: charisma without character leads to ruin. But it also offers hope, God still answers those who turn to Him. In Jesus, we have a better Judge, one who never compromised, and who offers new life. Let us guard our hearts and build character that can sustain our calling.
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  • Domino Effect: When Faith Defies the Odds - Pastor Christopher Coats

    Domino Effect: When Faith Defies the Odds - Pastor Christopher Coats
    May 12 2025
    In Domino Effect: When Faith Defies the Odds, we meet Gideon in Judges 6–7, a man hiding in fear while his people suffer under oppression. Yet God calls him a “mighty man of valor.” Gideon questions everything, but God doesn’t wait for him to be fearless, He calls him while he’s still afraid. Then God does the unthinkable: He shrinks Gideon’s army from 32,000 to 300. Why? So Israel would know the victory came from God, not their own strength. Gideon’s story shows us that God often reduces our resources to increase our reliance. He confirms His promises in surprising ways and calls us to worship before the battle is even won. Faith isn’t the absence of fear, it’s trusting God when the odds don’t make sense. And just like Gideon, our courage points to Jesus, the greater Deliverer, who won the ultimate victory through surrender on the cross.
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  • Overflowing Hope - Mike Coats

    Overflowing Hope - Mike Coats
    May 4 2025
    Everyone needs something to look forward to. Hope brings purpose, positivity, and direction in life. Without it, people feel lost and empty. The ultimate source of hope is Jesus Christ, who offers not only present comfort but also eternal assurance. Romans 15:13 declares God as the God of hope, who fills believers with joy, peace, and overflowing hope through the Holy Spirit.The message explored biblical accounts of individuals who found hope in difficult circumstances: David in the wilderness, Jonah in rebellion, Job in suffering, and Jeremiah in despair. Each turned to God and found renewed strength and direction. Hope is not the absence of hardship but the presence of God amidst it.Research confirms that hope enhances mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Spiritually, it is rooted in God’s promises, Christ’s resurrection, and the assurance of eternal life. When we trust God and surrender our fears, we can live with expectant hope. All have sinned, but through Jesus’ death and resurrection, salvation, and living hope, is offered to all who believe. The Bible is a story of hope. From Genesis to Revelation, God’s plan has always been to offer hope, both in this life and for eternity. Today can be your day of hope.
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  • Domino Effect: When Courage Leads First - Pastor Christopher Coats

    Domino Effect: When Courage Leads First - Pastor Christopher Coats
    Apr 27 2025
    To kick off Domino Effect, we explore how biblical courage isn’t reckless bravery, it’s faith-filled obedience, even when outcomes are unclear. Joshua’s journey shows us that courage often comes before clarity or victory. In the planning stage, God tells Joshua to meditate on His Word and trust His presence, reminding us that real courage starts by trusting God’s voice over our own understanding. When the priests step into the flooding Jordan, the waters don’t part until their feet hit the water, showing that obedience often comes before confirmation. And in battle, Joshua follows God’s unconventional strategies, proving that success depends on obedience, not strength. Ultimately, Joshua points to Jesus, the greater leader, whose courage on the cross secured eternal victory for us. What season are you in; planning, stepping, or battling?Take one bold step of obedience this week, trusting God is with you.
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  • Easter: The Ultimate Rescue Mission - Pastor Christopher Coats

    Easter: The Ultimate Rescue Mission - Pastor Christopher Coats
    Apr 21 2025
    In "Easter: The Ultimate Rescue Mission", we look at Luke 19:1–10 and the story of Zacchaeus, a wealthy, rejected tax collector whose life is transformed by one encounter with Jesus. As Jesus nears Jerusalem, this moment marks His final personal interaction before the cross, and it’s no accident. Zacchaeus climbs a tree to see Jesus, but the miracle is that Jesus sees him first. Despite his past, Jesus calls him by name and steps into his life, not as a reward for good behavior, but as a rescue mission fueled by grace. Like Zacchaeus, many of us carry burdens; shame, pressure, isolation; and we’re silently searching for something real. The good news? Jesus is still seeking and saving the lost. This Easter, the question is simple:Will you come down from your tree and let Jesus in?
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  • Who Is Jesus?: The Missing Persons Report - Pastor Christopher Coats

    Who Is Jesus?: The Missing Persons Report - Pastor Christopher Coats
    Apr 14 2025
    In "Who is Jesus?: The Missing Persons Report", we explore Luke 15, where Jesus tells three parables, the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son, to reveal God’s heart for those far from Him. Each story highlights not only the tragedy of what’s lost, but the passionate pursuit of the one who searches. Jesus shared these stories in response to criticism from religious leaders, showing that God’s love doesn’t play it safe, it seeks, sacrifices, and celebrates when the lost are found. Pastor Chris reminded us that this is not just God’s heart, it’s our calling, too. True evangelism is often uncomfortable and costly, but it reflects the very mission of Jesus. On this Palm Sunday, we remember that the cross wasn’t a detour, it was the destination. The question isn’t just “Who is Jesus?”It’s “Will I join Him in the search?”
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