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WISHFUL THINKING" JOHN 10:22-31
by Howard Andersen on January 21st, 2025
Have you ever let an incredible someone slip through your fingers or allowed a greater potential to pass you by because you were too fixated on your own desires?Perhaps the situation wasn't perfect or that special someone didn't quite fit your expectations and that held you back.But remember, it's possible to embrace divine opportunities and navigate away from every dead end.We invite you join the...  Read More
YOU’RE IT JUDGES 19-21
by Howard Andersen on January 18th, 2025
We find ourselves in an era filled with factions, each claiming exclusive possession of the solutions to our problems.They assert that they alone can rectify the ills of society, family and our personal lives...This trend has been an ever-growing, constantly shifting reality since the dawn of time...We yearn for the right leader to guide us toward our ultimate destiny, only to witness human corrup...  Read More
GREAT SHEPHERD JOHN 10:11-21
by Howard Andersen on January 14th, 2025
No other character in history compares to Jesus. He stands at the center of controversy for many, while others proclaim Him as the reason for the profound positive changes in their lives. Who is He, and what accounts for all this controversy? Consider joining the conversation; I guarantee you won’t regret it!...  Read More
UNSHAKABLE JUDGES 17-18
by Howard Andersen on January 12th, 2025
We live in a world and a time where everything is being shaken. Every day, in countless ways, cataclysmic events unfold all around us. People feel the impact at home, at work, everywhere. The great question echoing in our hearts is this: How can we not only carry on but also experience an unshakablepeace amid all this chaos? I believe this is a conversation you might want  to be part of......  Read More
THE VOICE JOHN 10:1-10
by Howard Andersen on January 7th, 2025
We have all grown up surrounded by a multitude of voices shaping our lives. Some of these voices were incredibly supportive, encouraging us to embark on paths that could transform our very existence. Yet, others were harsh and cruel, leaving scars that linger and stifle the progress we might have achieved. Amidst this cacophony, there exists one voice that offers purpose, meaning, depth, and vital...  Read More
LIMITLESS JOHN 9:8-41
by Howard Andersen on January 4th, 2025
It appears that every religious tradition come with its own set of restrictions or guardrails designed to protect us from ourselves.  Yet, life is inherently filled with limits.some are self-imposed, while others are imposed by external forces.But what if life could be limitless in every productive area?Join us as we delve into this thought......  Read More
GREAT EXPECTATIONS LUKE 2:1-7
by Howard Andersen on December 29th, 2024
As Christmas approaches, we find ourselves filled with great expectations—peace, harmony, joy, and gratitude.We eagerly anticipate the celebrations, holding hope in our hearts and minds. Yet, things rarely unfold as we plan, do they? Some of us are missing family and friends who have gone before us, leaving a few empty seats at the table OR maybe you are alone. It's in moments like these that we a...  Read More
LOVE JUDGES 16
by Howard Andersen on December 22nd, 2024
It has been said that we would do anything for love... But I ask you: what or who is the love of your life? A soulmate? A friend? A career? A talent? A place? Love is a consuming force. It can distract us, but it can also destroy us. Love can elevate us, yet it can humiliate us. Love is, indeed, dangerous. This leads us to a crucial question: ultimately, what or whom should we love? I believe we h...  Read More
UNCHAINED JOHN 9:1-7
by Howard Andersen on December 17th, 2024
Do you find yourself grappling with something that feels beyond your control, caught in a web of confusion about how you’ll ever navigate through it?When hope has faded and answers seem elusive, we bring you some good news.There is still hope for the hopeless and help for the helpless.Join us as possibly we will reveal the answers you’ve been searching for....  Read More
BLIND SPOT JUDGES 15
by Howard Andersen on December 15th, 2024
When we are confronted with a challenge, whether personal or public, great or small, we are presented with a myriad of options. Yet, oftentimes, these options are shrouded in obscurity, hidden from our view, for there is a deeper purpose at play. There lies an opportunity for each of us, where we can possess a profound certainty, a wellspring of wisdom that can guide us through even the most daunt...  Read More
CLEAR PERSPECTIVE JOHN 8:47-59
by Howard Andersen on December 10th, 2024
It’s all too easy to claim that opportunities never arrived or that things simply didn’t work out. These excuses may feel comforting, but they only serve to ensure failure. Failure in relationships, in work, in love, and in life itself. But what if there exists a better way—a solution, an alternative to your status quo? Would you be willing to venture there? Would you be open to embracing the answ...  Read More
NO PLAN -B JUDGES 13:24-14:20
by Howard Andersen on December 7th, 2024
Life is overflowing with choices, yet we often find ourselves wrestling with some of the most regrettable decisions we've ever made. Why is this? How do we navigate the pitfalls that lie in wait when faced with life-altering choices ahead? One of the greatest challenges we encounter is the temptation to devise a plan B, just in case things don’t work out.But remember this: never rely on a plan B! ...  Read More
TRUE REFLECTION JOHN 8:37-47
by Howard Andersen on December 3rd, 2024
Is there anyone out there who finds themselves facing unexpected situations time and again? Life has a way of surprising us, doesn't it? When we reflect on our experiences, we often realize that these unanticipated moments have repeatedly challenged us. In such times, we feel a paradox; these experiences can be as uncomfortable and painful as they are healthy and transformative. So, how do we brea...  Read More
HOPELESSLY HOPEFUL JUDGES 13:1-24
by Howard Andersen on November 30th, 2024
That’s the force that can consistently propel you through the most challenging situations. But what truly defines our hope is where we draw it from. You can hope without any foundation, and that’s merely wishful thinking. Yet, we’re here to proclaim that there exists an unshakable well;an inexhaustible and completely reliable source of hope. Curious to learn more?...  Read More
WAVES JOHN 8:31-36
by Howard Andersen on November 26th, 2024
It never ceases to amaze me how much tension seems to bubble up as we approach the holidays! Family get-together s can either spark a delightful display of love or a circus of resentments, frustrations, and maybe even a bit of outright rejection. On the flip side, we might find ourselves weighed down by the absence of loved ones, cloaked in the bittersweet pain of separation. But hey, let’s rememb...  Read More
EXPENSIVE JUDGES 11:1-40
by Howard Andersen on November 23rd, 2024
Life increasingly feels like a labyrinth, tangled in complexity. Costs continue to soar and we find ourselves desperately searching for a simpler way to navigate through it all. Catchy phrases like "easy credit terms," "deferred payments" and "enjoy now, pay later" ensnare millions in their alluring yet deceptive embrace. But if you take a closer look at the numbers, you’ll realize these so-called...  Read More
DEVOTION JOHN 8:21-30
by Howard Andersen on November 19th, 2024
We are all devoted to something or someone.We can dedicate ourselves to living a life that is wealthy, healthy and happy, fulfilling every dream, goal, and plan along the way.Yet, when things don’t unfold as we hoped, we confront a dilemma that has haunted humanity since the dawn of time.Despite the remarkable progress we’ve achieved, and no matter how deep our devotion runs, there lingers a naggi...  Read More
GOD IS LOVE JUDGES 10:1-16
by Howard Andersen on November 16th, 2024
Just like that old flip of a coin; Heads you win, tails you lose... Many arrive at one conclusion or another when it comes to faith in the God of the Bible. They often surmise that God is either all wrath or all love, without truly considering the nature of the coin itself. Tonight, we will delve into both sides and seek to bring us closer to a rational understanding and faith....  Read More
BLINDED JOHN 8:12-20
by Howard Andersen on November 12th, 2024
How many times have you found yourself completely wrong, convinced you were right? In moments like those, we often wonder: How did I not see it? How could I have been so blind? How did I miss this? There is a surefire way to gain clarity—an advantage that many people often overlook. Join us as we explore these questions and, hopefully, illuminate the path to a brighter life....  Read More
FAITHFUL JUDGES 8:31-9:57
by Howard Andersen on November 10th, 2024
Have you ever found yourself pondering, "God... if there is a God, where are You now?" I believe most of us have walked this path at some point. These moments often become the darkest and most challenging chapters of our lives. How do we reconcile His promises with the reality unfolding around us? Yet, there exists hope for the hopeless and genuine help for the helpless. I invite you to embark on ...  Read More
WHERE AM I JOHN 8:12-20
by Howard Andersen on November 5th, 2024
In a world brimming with turmoil, disinformation, misinformation, and outright lies, it often feels impossible to discern what is true and where truth resides. What if the truth is right here, right in front of us, but for some unknown reason, we remain blind to it? Our conversation carries a purpose—a purpose to pull back the curtain and turn on the lights so that we might truly see and know....  Read More
CONFIDENCE JUDGES 7:24-8:32
by Howard Andersen on November 3rd, 2024
It often feels almost impossible to achieve anything without confidence. Confidence is that quiet inner strength that empowers us to venture into the unknown, trusting that our efforts will yield results. Yet, isn’t it easier said than done? True confidence must be anchored in something or someone with the ultimate power to realize our goals. If you find yourself in a place where your confidence i...  Read More
WHY ME? JOHN 8:1-11
by Howard Andersen on October 29th, 2024
We all encounter difficult people in our lives—an unavoidable and often uncomfortable aspect of our earthly journey. Some of these individuals are loved, while others are merely tolerated, with the faint hope that they might change. We hope, we pray, and we try everything within our power to fix them, yet to no avail. Frustration, anger, resentment, and disappointment can overshadow our days, leav...  Read More
BROKEN IN JUDGES 7:15-23
by Howard Andersen on October 26th, 2024
Our world is filled with broken people, a truth we see reflected everywhere—from the highest echelons of society to the lowest ranks of civilization. Yet, Jesus actively recruits those who are broken, inviting them to become something greater. They discover life on an entirely different level, not in spite of their brokenness, but because of it. It almost feels like a prerequisite. Are you broken ...  Read More
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