How To Make It Through the Storms of Life

Text: Mark 6:45-52

In Mark 6 we find that the disciples got into a boat, at night, and went out across the sea. In their obedience to Jesus, the disciples ran directly into a storm. Their obedience literally took them into the heart of a disaster. God doesn’t bring storms into our lives to make us bitter but make us better. The enemy may use storms in an attempt to destroy us, but they are meant to deepen us and deepen our trust in the Lord. Life comes with troubles regardless of whether or not you follow Jesus. As followers of Jesus we are challenged to have faith and trust Him in the midst of the storm.

Speaker Bio: Rev. Richard Seefried is a retired pastor, having served 4 churches over the course of 44 years. His last ministry was at First Baptist Church in Marilla, NY, where he served as Sr. Pastor for 18 years. Seefried is also the author of “Strength for Today,” a daily Bible study guide. He and his wife Nancy now reside in Harrisonburg, VA and are members at Crosslink Community Church.

What I Cannot Do

Text: Ephesians 2:1-10

We live in a culture that prides itself on its self-sufficiency, but there are some things we simply cannot do - especially when it comes to our spiritual life. Many people and many world religions believe that if we do enough good in this life, we can earn our way to heaven. In this message, Pastor Scott will explain what the Bible says in Ephesians 2:1-10 about our salvation and show us three things that we cannot do - we cannot live a perfect life, we cannot avoid the consequence of our sin, and we cannot earn our salvation.

Unhindered: The Hindrance of Bitterness

Text: Hebrews 12:14-15

Have you ever been hurt by someone? Have you ever been shocked by someone’s attitude towards you? Sometimes we find it very difficult to let go of things that have been done to us, and sometimes we simply don’t want to forgive. No matter the situation, if we refuse to forgive, we will eventually come to experience bitterness in our lives which will hinder us in a multitude of ways. Please listen today to discover how you can uproot bitterness and live with joy.

VBS Celebration Sunday: God is Good

Text: Genesis 37-50

When life is great, it is easy to trust that God is good. But, what about when things go bad? What about when things turn out differently than you expected or when you are hurt, disappointed, deceived, mistreated, or heartbroken? This message shows us that nothing we face in life will ever change the absolute truth that God is good. Listen today to be encouraged and strengthened as you depend upon the goodness of God.