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34 min

Our Anchor For The Future

Pastor Safrit walks through Hebrews 6:13-20, emphasizing that Jesus serves as our anchor for the future, providing hope and security amid life's storms. He highlights the importance of anchoring our faith in God's promises, the assurance of salvation, and the hope found in Christ. The practical application encourages the congregation to evaluate their spiritual lives and ensure their trust is firmly placed in Jesus, especially as they begin the new year.

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38 min

12/29/24 - Guest Preacher

Guest preacher Steven Calloway walks through Ecclesiastes 3:1-15, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the seasons of life and the meaning behind them. He highlights that while Solomon reflects on the futility of life without God, he ultimately reveals that God has appointed times for everything, giving life purpose and meaning. Calloway encourages the congregation to reflect on their past year and consider how they can make the most of their time in 2025 by seeking God's guidance and purpose in their lives.

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35 min

God Is With Us - Week 3 - In The Storm

Pastor Safrit walks through Mark 4:35-41, emphasizing that God is with us in the storms of life. He highlights how storms can challenge our faith and calls us to evaluate where we place our trust during difficult times. The sermon encourages believers to recognize God's presence and power, reminding them that peace is found not in the absence of storms, but in the presence of God.

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37 min

God Is With Us - Week 2 - In The Wilderness

Pastor Safrit walks through 1 Kings 19, emphasizing that God is with us even in our wilderness experiences. He highlights how wilderness moments can drive us to our limits, reveal God's provisions, and demonstrate His willingness to give us second chances. The sermon encourages believers to draw closer to God during difficult times, as it is in these moments that we can truly experience His presence and hear His voice.

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31 min

God Is With Us - Week 1 - In The Valley

Pastor Safrit walks through Matthew 1:23 and Psalm 84:5-7, emphasizing that God is with us, especially during difficult times. He explains that while we enjoy God on the mountaintops, we come to know Him intimately in the valleys of life. The sermon encourages believers to seek God's strength, focus their hearts and minds on Him, and understand that peace is found through the valley, not around it. Ultimately, God’s presence provides comfort and strength as we navigate life's challenges.

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What is Love? The Preeminence Of Love - Week 10

Pastor Safrit concludes the series on 1 Corinthians 13 by emphasizing the preeminence of love, based on the passage's final verse, which states that while faith, hope, and love remain, the greatest is love. He illustrates this through a story of selfless love and discusses how true faith and hope are activated through actions and trust in Christ. The sermon challenges listeners to evaluate their faith, hope, and love towards others, encouraging them to embody Christ's love in their daily lives.

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31 min

What is Love? the Permanence of Love - Week 9

Pastor Safrit walks through 1 Corinthians 13:8-12, emphasizing the permanence of love compared to temporary gifts and knowledge. He explains that while spiritual gifts may fade, love remains eternal and is essential for true discipleship. The practical application encourages the congregation to cultivate a Christ-like love that transcends worldly measures of success and to seek deeper relationships with God and one another.

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38 min

What is Love? Love In All Things - Week 8

Pastor Safrit walks through 1 Corinthians 13:7, emphasizing the actions of love: bearing, believing, hoping, and enduring. He illustrates how love supports others through hardships and encourages trust and optimism, even in difficult circumstances. The sermon highlights that true love is active and persistent, urging believers to embody these qualities in their lives and relationships, ultimately reflecting God's love in all situations.

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What is Love? Love is not... - Week 7

Pastor Safrit continues his series on love from 1 Corinthians 13, focusing on what love is not. He emphasizes that love is not resentful and does not keep a record of wrongs, urging the congregation to forgive as Christ forgives. He also teaches that love does not rejoice in evil but finds joy in truth, encouraging believers to reflect on their attitudes towards others and to embody Christ-like love in their relationships.

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31 min

What is Love? Love is not... - Week 6

Pastor Safrit walks through 1 Corinthians 13, emphasizing that love is not selfish or easily angered. He highlights the importance of selflessness in love, illustrating how true love prioritizes the needs of others over personal desires. The sermon encourages believers to reflect on their own actions and attitudes, urging them to embody Christ-like love by sacrificing for others and maintaining a calm demeanor in the face of challenges.

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What is Love? Love is not... - Week 5

Pastor Safrit walks through 1 Corinthians 13, focusing on what love is not, specifically addressing arrogance and rudeness. He emphasizes that love is about humility and putting others first, contrasting this with the self-centeredness of arrogance. The practical application encourages the congregation to reflect on their attitudes and behaviors, asking themselves how they can better serve and respect others in their daily lives.

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What is Love? Love is not... - Week 4

Pastor Safrit walks through 1 Corinthians 13, focusing on the theme of love, specifically addressing what love is not. He emphasizes that love is not envious or boastful, highlighting how jealousy can lead to division and strife within the church. The practical application encourages the congregation to celebrate the successes of others and to promote humility by deflecting praise to God and uplifting those around them, fostering a spirit of unity and love.

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