Midnight in Kentucky shines a light on unexplained phenomena, high strangeness, true crime, the weird, the macabre, and the otherworldly throughout and around the Bluegrass State.
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Midnight In Kentucky Podcasts
Real Life Community Church, is a church located in Richmond, Kentucky. Our fellowship is comprised of authentic followers of Jesus Christ who aim to glorify God in all that we do. We have a desire to reach our community, meeting both the physical and spiritual needs of those who are hurting.What to Expect in a Service Our Sunday Morning services include a time of dynamic, blended worship. We have a full praise band, consisting of real Christ-followers who are committed to worshiping God, not ...
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A series of weird horror podcasts set in the midwest. The Dead Letter Office of Somewhere, Ohio is a horror-comedy fiction podcast set within one of the last remaining Dead Letter Offices in the country. Join Conway, Wren, and the rest as they archive strange, spooky, surreal pieces of lost mail. A solo project by a nonbinary creator inspired by Kentucky Route Zero, Twin Peaks, Edgar Allen Poe, and more. Each episode features 2 short stories connected in some way, either narratively or thema ...
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Rivals.com national basketball recruiting analyst Rob Cassidy talks about the the latest news in college basketball and recruiting.
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Acts | Part 32 | Engaging a Post-Christian Culture
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42:43Message Us! In Athens, Paul saw a city full of idols and was deeply moved—both angered and broken—for the lost around him. Rather than retreat or assimilate, he went to the heart of the culture, the marketplace, to engage people where they lived, listened to their beliefs, and shared the hope of Jesus. Today, we live in a rapidly changing, post-Chr…
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Acts | Part 31 | Turning the World Right-Side Up
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37:11Message Us! How do we turn a broken world right side up? Against a backdrop of school shootings, political division, and cultural darkness, this question burns in the hearts of believers everywhere. The answer isn't found in political revolution but in spiritual revival. Looking at Acts 17, we discover four ordinary men—Paul, Luke, Timothy, and Sil…
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Acts | Part 30 | Midnight Praise: Finding Joy in Your Darkest Hour
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37:37Message Us! See the Study Guide Here: https://myrealchurch.org/teaching/acts/acts-part-30-praising-god-in-the-midnight-hour/ Nothing good happens after midnight—or so the saying goes. It's when our defenses crumble, our resolve weakens, and our problems loom largest. But what if midnight isn't just a time of vulnerability, but an opportunity for ex…
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Acts | Part 29 | Your Job Is Not Just a Job—It's a Divine Calling
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31:52Message Us! We read the story of Lydia, a successful businesswoman in Philippi, and connect that to how our everyday work can become a powerful piece in God's kingdom purposes. Her conversion story reveals the beautiful integration of faith and vocation that should characterize every Christian's life. • When Paul shared the gospel, "the Lord opened…
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Acts | Part 28 | Divine Guidance: How to Hear When God Speaks to You
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45:50Message Us! Have you ever wished for a divine Magic 8-Ball to guide your life decisions? While God doesn't typically write messages in the sky or send divine text messages, He does speak to His children in ways we can learn to recognize and trust. At the heart of hearing God's voice is a foundation in Scripture. "If I am not reading the Word of God…
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Acts | Part 27 | Breaking Through Conflict
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38:14Message Us! Ever noticed how conflict seems to find its way into even our closest relationships? Whether it's with your spouse, a friend, or someone at church, disagreements happen—and how we handle them makes all the difference in whether our relationships thrive or wither. Through this small story of Paul and Barnabas in Acts 15, we discover that…
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Acts | Part 26 | Pastor Ron Hamm | Identity Crisis: The Battle for Faith Alone
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39:58Message Us! The Jerusalem Council's wisdom in defining salvation through faith alone preserved the gospel message and forms the foundation of our Christian identity today. • Defining our identity in Christ is essential to avoid spiritual confusion and deception • The early church faced an existential threat when some insisted Gentiles must be circu…
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Acts | Part 25 | Jack Buskey | When God Asks the Impossible: Dying to Self in Modern Church Life
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40:35Message Us! Ordinary people become extraordinary vessels when they surrender to the Holy Spirit's guidance. This powerful message by guest speaker, Jack Buskey, explores what happens when believers commit to radical obedience, regardless of how foolish they might appear to others. Through decades of ministry experience, Jack shares vulnerable stori…
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Acts | Part 24 | Overcoming the Fear of Rejection
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42:44Message Us! Have you ever let the fear of rejection hold you back from sharing your faith? You're not alone. In this powerful exploration of Acts 14:8-20, we confront one of the biggest obstacles Christians face when it comes to evangelism: the paralyzing fear of being rejected. This message aims at helping you overcome that fear. Support the show…
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Kentucky Professor Has Repeat Encounters With Lake Monster- Our Weird Kentucky Home #3
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2:22“Professor Thompson, whose lake home sat on the shores of Lake Herrington said he had seen the creature an uncounted number of times and after this many encounters could still not determine Herry’s species. In an interview with the Louisville Courier, the professor is quoted as having said: ‘It’s only a monster in the sense that one would call an a…
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Message Us! In this sermon, Pastor Chris preaches on what it means to be a Real Follower of Jesus. Following Jesus demands more than wearing the Christian badge; it requires belief in your heart, unwavering allegiance to Jesus, and perseverance through opposition. • Following Jesus requires genuine heart-level belief, not just intellectual assent t…
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Acts | Part 22 | The Difference Between Hearing and Listening
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51:47Message Us! The profound difference between hearing and listening forms the foundation of Pastor Chris's message on Acts 13:13-52. Throughout history, God has been working with purpose, revealing that Jesus is the culmination of His divine plan for humanity's redemption. What does listening to God's Word involve? • Listening requires remembrance of…
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Message Us! The people we surround ourselves with shape who we become. Pastor Ben takes us through Acts 13:4-12, exploring the powerful confrontation between Paul and Bar-Jesus, a false prophet who opposed the gospel message despite his impressive-sounding credentials. Drawing from the timeless wisdom that "show me your friends and I'll show you yo…
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Acts | Part 20 | Hunger for God: How Fasting Transforms Our Spiritual Lives
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44:35Message Us! Discover the transformative spiritual practice that's hiding in plain sight throughout Scripture yet rarely discussed in modern churches. Fasting—mentioned over 60 times in the Bible and practiced by Jesus himself—has largely disappeared from our spiritual conversations despite its profound impact on our relationship with God. What make…
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Strange Floating Monolith Reported by Teacher Outside Home- Our Weird Kentucky Home #2
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6:00"As Johns watched in astonishment, the object began moving toward the front porch. He could clearly see two sides of it as it approached. As the top passed under the eaves, the bottom bent backwards over the bushes which border the 71-cm high porch, in the manner of a man's leg bending at the knee, forming an obtuse angle. At this point, he lost si…
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Acts | Part 19 | Persistent Prayer: How Chains Fall When Churches Intercede
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42:32Message Us! Prayer is not just a religious ritual but a transformative force that can break chains, open prison doors, and change seemingly impossible situations. This message dives deep into the power of intercessory prayer—the practice of fervently taking others' needs before God—as dramatically illustrated in Acts 12. The message tackles challen…
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After Midnight- When Entities Attack (AKA I Wanna Talk to Richard Doty)
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1:31:54On the return of After Midnight to the MIK feed, Jim’s kicks us off in song, and we discuss what happens when ethereal entity encounters turn hostile, and the coverups thereof; featuring one of our favorite recurring complicated characters in UFO mythology- Richard Doty! On this episode we'll be discussing everything from and including, but not lim…
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Acts | Part 18 | The Necessity of Discipleship
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40:38Message Us! Every human being is a disciple of someone or something. Whether consciously or unconsciously, we're all being shaped by the voices we listen to most—political ideologies, entertainment, social media, or Christ himself. Discipleship is power: it shapes our individual lives, our homes, nations, and the world. Whether you're a new believe…
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Transmissions from the Abyss- Jims Comes Face to Face with the Hatman
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1:11:03Around the edges of the reality easily perceived by men seems to lurk another- A world home to entities and intelligences for which we have many names but little understanding. Reports passed down throughout history catalog a menagerie of angels, alien beings, shadowmen, sentient lights, demons, and disembodied voices who walk and stalk the plains …
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Message Us! What's your greatest source of joy? The disciples returned from their mission trip exhilarated that "even demons are subject to us in your name!" But Jesus gives a surprising response that challenges our entire understanding of spiritual success and true joy. Drawing from Luke 10:17-20, this message explores Jesus' gentle rebuke to his …
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Leftovers: Why God Deserves Our First and Best
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41:08Message Us! We challenge the common practice of giving God our leftovers rather than our best, exploring how the prophet Malachi condemned Israel's polluted offerings and what this means for modern believers. • The Israelites were bringing blind, lame, and sick animals as sacrifices, which God called evil • Whatever receives our best time, energy, …
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Strange Hooded Figure Witnessed in Bluegrass Woods - Our Weird Kentucky Home #1
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1:39"In late summer of 2022, a very brief video out of Powell County, Kentucky, was posted online, seemingly showing a hooded figure walking through the Bluegrass woods in broad daylight." Audio support for this episode was provided by Truckstop Dave. Shownotes: -Haunted Kentucky Facebook Post https://m.facebook.com/groups/397294058643766/permalink/579…
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Acts | Part 17 | Making Christ Known Among the Nations (Part 2)
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47:55Message Us! What would you sacrifice to bring someone eternal life? This powerful question frames our exploration of Acts 10, where Peter's journey to Cornelius marks the moment the Gospel first intentionally crossed cultural boundaries to reach the Gentile world. The staggering reality is that today, 3.5 billion people have virtually no access to …
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Acts | Part 16 | Making Christ Known Among the Nations (Part 1)
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40:27Message Us! What does it take to reach a world that desperately needs Jesus? In this illuminating exploration of Acts 10, we witness the moment when the gospel first crosses the Jewish-Gentile divide, setting the pattern for how God's message spreads to all nations. The story centers around a divine encounter between Peter, a Jewish apostle with de…
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Message Us! The radical claim that genuine Christians will be actively involved in a local church isn't just provocative—it's biblically sound. While saving faith comes through Christ alone, transformed hearts inevitably seek Christian community. This message builds a comprehensive biblical case for why church participation matters. Scripture revea…
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Acts | Part 15 | Jerry Veach | Acts 9:31-43
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39:23Message Us! Through the story of Tabitha's resurrection in Acts 9, we discover three vital ingredients for a healthy, growing church that applies to believers today. • Walking in the fear of the Lord means having reverence that leads to wisdom and obedience • The comfort of the Holy Spirit provides power and confidence during difficult times • Bein…
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Acts | Part 14 | Is it Worth It? | Acts 9:23-30
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44:22Message Us! "Is it worth it?" This question confronts every believer when following Jesus brings hardship rather than ease. Through Paul's remarkable journey from respected Pharisee to persecuted apostle, we discover the profound answer. Before encountering Christ on the Damascus road, Paul enjoyed status, education, and power. After his conversion…
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Acts | Part 13 | Encountering the Risen Christ | Acts 9:1-22
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43:05Message Us! The dramatic conversion of Saul on the Damascus road stands as one of Christianity's most remarkable transformations—a zealous persecutor of Christians who became the faith's most influential apostle. This powerful story isn't just a historical account; it reveals the anatomy of true spiritual conversion that remains relevant for every …
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Message Us! Acts 8:26-40 A seemingly random detour forever changed the course of Christianity's spread into Africa. When Philip was divinely redirected from a thriving revival in Samaria to a deserted road, he couldn't have imagined the eternal significance of this one-on-one encounter with an Ethiopian court official. The Ethiopian eunuch represen…
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Acts | Part 11 | A Church's Impact on its City
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38:26Message Us! What happens when a church truly engages with its city? In this thought-provoking message, we explore how authentic faith creates tangible community transformation. Acts 8 shows us the early church's expansion into Samaria, resulting in "much joy in that city." This wasn't just joy among converts but throughout the entire community. We …
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Acts | Part 10 | Lessons from the First Martyr
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50:32Message Us! What does a REAL follower of Jesus look like? In this powerful examination of the first Christian martyr, we discover how Stephen's story provides an extraordinary model for authentic discipleship today. Stephen emerges from the pages of Acts as a man whose life was marked by Christ-like character. Described as "full of grace and power,…
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Message Us! The local church works best when each member uses their gifts for the glory of God and the good of others. When people aren't playing their part in the church, something will inevitably fall through the cracks. • Growth often exposes areas of our church that need attention • Challenges should be viewed as opportunities to strengthen our…
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In November of 2024, residents of New Jersey began reporting a high velocity of unknown objects brazenly moving in-plain-sight and low-to-the-ground through the sky overhead. From changing shape and possessing incredible speed, to being oft-times accompanied by orbs, UFOs, and black helicopters, suspicions began to mount quickly that the so called …
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Acts | Part 8 | The Costs and Rewards of Faithfulness to Jesus
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43:37Message Us! What happens when doing exactly what Jesus commanded leads to beatings, imprisonment, and threats to your life? In Acts 5:17-42, we discover the apostles experiencing precisely this scenario—faithfully preaching the gospel, experiencing miraculous success, and then facing brutal opposition from jealous religious authorities. The high pr…
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Acts | Part 7 | Be a Barnabas, not an Ananias
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42:44Message Us! God protects the church's purity through judgment on Ananias and Sapphira's hypocrisy while highlighting Barnabas as a model of genuine generosity. The early church demonstrates remarkable unity and authenticity that we're called to emulate today. • The early church was at its purest form in Acts 1-4, with believers having "one heart an…
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Acts | Part 6 | The Reward and Challenge of Evangelistic Ministry
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44:09Message Us! Dive into the transformative experiences of Peter and John as they face the challenges of sharing the gospel in the book of Acts. This sermon sheds light on the intrinsic fears many of us carry when it comes to evangelism, emphasizing that we are not alone in our hesitations and struggles. We explore the boldness these apostles exhibite…
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Message Us! Learn about the universal call to ministry that beckons every believer, challenging us to embody both the internal and external aspects of this sacred duty. Through the lens of Acts 3, Pastor Chris delves into the role of spiritual gifts, encouragement, and generosity in building a thriving church community. But the mission doesn't stop…
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Acts | Part 4 | Four Signs of a Spirit-Filled Church
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43:26Message Us! What does it truly mean to be Spirit-filled, both as an individual and as a church community? Join us as we unpack the core aspects of a Spirit-led life, drawing wisdom from Acts 2:42-47 and diving into the spiritual disciplines that empowered the early church. Standing firm amidst cultural currents, we explore the unwavering truth of G…
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Finding Strength in the Spirit | Pastor Ben Burnett
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34:49Message Us! This sermon delves into what it means to be led by the Spirit, illustrated through the life of Jesus in Luke 4. Ben speaks about the significance of following His example and the power of announcing the good news of the Gospel, even when faced with challenges and persecution. • Exploring the parallels between baking macarons and life's …
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Acts | Part 3 | The Unit of the Early Church
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50:40Message Us! Discover the transformative power of "unity without uniformity" through this study of the Apostles' journey after Jesus' ascension. Through this message, Pastor Chris stresses the early church's resolve to embrace unity without erasing cultural identities. Learn why gathering as a church community holds profound importance in our faith …
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Acts | Part 1 | Embracing the Power & Purpose of the Holy Spirit
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55:30Message Us! Join us on an eye-opening exploration of the Book of Acts, where the foundations of the early church come into sharp focus, challenging us to consider how today's church measures up. Inspired by Acts 1:1-11, we kick off a year-long journey, questioning whether our contemporary practices would be recognizable to early believers. As we na…
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Acts | Part 2 | Jesus Christ of Nazareth | Ron Hamm
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40:47Message Us! In this message, Pastor Ron Hamm delves into the significance of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, as articulated by Peter, emphasizing the core message of repentance and the blessings of salvation. Listeners are inspired to embrace their role in sharing the Gospel while understanding the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in their lives. …
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Message Us! Discover the divine design of marriage as this sermon explores its meaning according to Ephesians 5. Listeners learn about the ministries of husbands and wives, the importance of mutual respect and love, and how marriage can serve a greater spiritual purpose. • Marriage is a divine institution established by God • Emphasis on the need f…
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Advent Part 4 | Encountering the Christ of Christmas
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29:54Message Us! In this message, Pastor Chris explores the profound significance of the shepherds’ encounter with Jesus, and how this highlights a powerful truth: acknowledging Christ involves more than just mental acceptance—it's about obedience and transformation. The angelic proclamation declared Jesus as Savior, Christ, and Lord, reminding us of Hi…
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Message Us! Discover the profound joy that transcends life's challenges as we explore Mary's Magnificat in Luke, chapter 1. What if joy isn't just a fleeting emotion but a steadfast contentment rooted in the truth and beauty of Jesus Christ? This sermon unravels the layers of Advent joy, showing how it coexists with lament and finds its ultimate ex…
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Message Us! Discover the profound promise of peace that transcends life's chaos and personal struggles. Journey with us as we explore the biblical prophecy from Isaiah 9:1-7, promising eternal peace through Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. As the holiday season approaches with its whirlwind of demands, find reassurance in knowing that the peace o…
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Message Us! As the world is often swept away by the alluring yet fleeting hopes of the holidays, Pastor Chris reminds us of the REAL hope of Christmas. We invite you to discover a hope that never disappoints—one rooted in the promises of Christ and His transformative power. In this Advent Message, we look back to the first Advent, when Hope took on…
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Message Us! In this final message on Isaiah 40, Pastor Chris reflects on how those who trust in the Lord will find their strength renewed. This sermon guides you through themes of weariness and divine promise, offering insights that can shift your focus from life's persistent struggles to the eternal strength and reliability found in God. This serm…
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Message Us! What if worshiping the wrong things could lead to your downfall? Join Pastor Chris on a thought-provoking exploration of Isaiah 40:12-20, where he confronts the modern-day idols of money, sex, power, and others that often enslave us. This episode of our mini-series "Behold Our God" promises not just an analysis of ancient texts but a re…
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Message Us! What happens when life's challenges are met with unwavering faith and a commitment to gratitude? This sermon promises a journey into resilience and appreciation with a veteran pastor who has been devoted to his spiritual path since 1952. Through his poignant stories, we're offered a window into a life balanced by the teachings of the Se…
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