James was clear: Not only does God have a plan for our trials, He also wants to lead us through them. In this message, Pastor David shares James' instructions for finding the wisdom we need to move forward.

Life is full of trouble, tragedy, and tension. For Christians, James, the brother of Jesus, said that life's difficulties are simply opportunities to prove our faith. In this message, Pastor David shares 5 promises and practices to keep your faith alive in the midst of any trial.

Whether it's the severity of current difficulties or the sheer number of problems faced all at once, sometimes it can feel like life has fallen apart. In the face of such trials, we often ask, "Why me?". Fortunately, James, the brother of Jesus, wrote a letter addressing that very issue.

In a world that can't agree upon one true definition for "love", the Apostle John writes that God is love. In this message, Pastor David shares what the gift of God's love looks like and how we can accept it.

We speak of peace on earth - but where is this peace? In this message, Pastor Mike shares the good news of God's gift of peace to all who accept it.

The terms "Joy" and "Christmas" have become closely affiliated in todays culture - yet so many people don't experience joy during the holidays. In this message, Pastor David shares the true meaning of joy.

Christmas trees, nativities, Santa Clause and cookies... However you celebrate the Christmas holiday, chances are, someone disagrees with you. In this message, Pastor David addresses the controversial question: Is it wrong for Christians to celebrate Christmas? Plus, David suggests how you may refocus your family's attention to the birth of Jesus.

God has equipped certain believers with the gifts of administration, leadership, and shepherding to lead and organize the church and its people. In this final message of our Equipped series, Pastor Mike Houck shares the function of these gifts and cautions against the misuse of them.