Near the end of the Gospel of Luke, we come across a story of generosity, a story of a widow who trusts God so deeply that she is willing to give every last penny she has to Him. Many people read this story and criticize the woman’s actions, but she teaches us about leaving a scarcity mindset and embracing a mindset of generosity. This story follows a warning from Jesus about religious leaders. Jesus cautioned His disciples to be wary of leaders who put on a show with flashy clothes, act self-important, take advantage of the poor, and are insincere in their faith. Listen in as Pastor Neal Benson teaches us how generosity is an attitude of the heart.
Each of us has a different relationship with money. You might have grown up in a home with very little, but your family was extremely generous with what you had. Some of you grew up in a well-off home but saw your family constantly fighting and bickering about money. Each of us has our own unique experiences with money and a unique relationship to it. As we move into adulthood, we tend to relate to money in ways we learned as children. The Proverbs are a collection of wise sayings, most of them spoken by King Solomon. They teach us about trusting God, relationships, marriage, and money management. Listen in as Pastor Neal Benson shares five lessons on money management from Proverbs.
Join us as we explore the powerful story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 in John 6:1-13. In this message, Doug will dive into the significance of the resources God has given each of us and how even the smallest contributions can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Discover how Jesus used a simple boy's lunch to teach his disciples about faith, compassion, and the miracle of sharing. We'll reflect on what it means to respond to the needs around us and how God can multiply our efforts when we place our trust in Him. Tune in for insights that encourage you to see the potential in your own "brown paper bag" of resources!
When times get tough, where do you turn? Some of us turn to food, others to alcohol, and some to fitness. We want to be in control of something in our lives. Elijah lived during one of the most difficult times in Israel's history. The majority of the people had abandoned worship of the Lord their God and chose to worship idols. Ahab was dead, and his son had taken the throne. Ahaziah had the opportunity to lead Israel in the ways of the Lord, but he chose to follow idols instead. Listen in as Pastor Neal Benson teaches from 2 Kings 1 on how the Lord strengthens those who put their trust in Him.
Join us as Mike Encoe shares with us out of 1 Kings 21.
We all have someone who has made a significant impact on our lives. This might be a sports coach, a previous employer, or someone who invested in us for the Kingdom of God. Elijah was a prophet in Israel during the terrifying reign of Ahab and Jezebel. He stood up for God when many others were bowing to the idols of the day. God gave Elijah clear instructions regarding his successor, and Elijah immediately went to invite Elisha into ministry. Elisha was literally willing to burn all his bridges to follow Elijah and answer God's call on his life. Listen in as Pastor Neal Benson teaches on 1 Kings 19:15-21 and explains how we can confidently leave everything to follow God.
The Bible teaches that Elijah is a man like us, and in 1 Kings 19, we see that truth come to light. In this chapter, we read that Elijah is exhausted, alone, and ready to quit ministry. His life is threatened by the evil ruler Jezebel, and he is prepared to leave. In his darkest moment, we witness God comforting and restoring Elijah. He flees Israel and ends up in a cave, where he has a conversation with God. What seems like the lowest point of Elijah's life becomes a moment of finding clarity in God's will. In the stillness, God speaks life into the weary prophet. If you've ever felt exhausted or deflated, let this passage of Scripture encourage you. Listen in as Pastor Neal Benson teaches how God restores us in our exhaustion and invites us to a new mission.
We've all been in desperate places. Sometimes, we find ourselves questioning life, feeling depressed, or wondering how things went wrong. The question becomes: Who do we turn to in those desperate times? For the past few weeks, we've been studying the life of Elijah. In James 5, we read that Elijah was human like us—he prayed, and God answered. Elijah had an earnest prayer life, maintaining an ongoing conversation with God and being closely aligned with Him. Listen in as Pastor Neal Benson teaches how prayer opens the potential for an extraordinary work of God in our lives.
The prophet Elijah may be best known for his showdown with the Prophets of Baal, or his incredible mountain top encounter with the Lord, and yet in between these two gigantic events we get a glimpse into who Elijah is. We see the character of Elijah. And what we learn is that Elijah was a man devoted to prayer. This week Joey Ross walks us through what it means to live a life in a posture prayer, and the powerful life changing power that comes with living a prayerful life.