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In Part 4 of the series We Walk by Faith, Pastor Daniel Stevens reminds us that faith is not just something we possess, it is something we develop. Just like a muscle, faith grows stronger when it is exercised. Scripture teaches that we walk by faith and not by sight, and that faith begins by believing what God has spoken. When we choose to trust God’s promises even when we cannot see the outcome, we begin strengthening our faith.

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In Part 4 of the We Walk by Faith series, Pastor Mike Stevens teaches that faith is something that grows stronger over time. Like a muscle, faith develops through use. The Christian life begins with believing what God has spoken, and it continues the same way. When we choose to trust God’s promises instead of relying only on what we can see, our faith begins to deepen and mature.

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In Part 3 of We Walk by Faith, Pastor Mike Stevens brings us back to a foundational truth: What has God actually said? Faith is not wishful thinking. It is standing on the Word of God. Pastor Mike walks through powerful promises about provision, freedom from temptation, joy and peace, healing, spiritual victory, and God working through difficulty. Each promise reveals a partnership. We seek His Kingdom. We submit to God and resist ...

In Part 3 of We Walk by Faith, Pastor Mike Jurek calls us to anchor our lives in what God has spoken. Faith is more than inspiration. It is confidence in the unchanging Word of God. Pastor Mike explores promises about provision, freedom from sin, peace over anxiety, healing, national restoration, spiritual authority, and God’s ability to redeem even our darkest seasons. Each one invites us to respond in obedience and trust.

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In Part 3 of We Walk by Faith, Pastor Daniel Stevens challenges us with one powerful question: What did God say? If faith begins by believing what we heard, then it continues by standing firmly on what God has spoken in His Word. From provision in Matthew 6 to freedom in Christ, from peace in the Holy Spirit to strength in spiritual battles, Pastor Daniel reminds us that God’s promises come with both His part and ours. We seek firs...

In Part 2 of “We Walk by Faith,” Pastor Mike Jurek brings us back to a simple but life changing truth: the Christian life begins and continues by faith. We are not saved by performance, and we do not mature by sight. We grow by believing what God has spoken. From forgiveness to personal transformation, from marriage to freedom, faith is the pathway forward.

Pastor Mike Jurek highlights how God often speaks identity and promises over...

In “We Walk by Faith – Part 2,” Pastor Daniel Stevens invites us to reflect on the foundation of our spiritual life. Salvation does not come through effort or rule keeping. It begins by believing the message of Christ. If our relationship with God starts by faith, then every next step forward must also be taken by faith. Hearing God’s Word is powerful, but transformation happens when we truly believe it.

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In Part 2 of “We Walk by Faith,” Pastor Mike Newcomb challenges us to examine how we are truly living. Are we walking by faith or by sight? Our relationship with God begins by believing what we heard, not by earning it or striving through works. Faith is not just how we start our journey with Christ, it is how we continue it every single day. From salvation to forgiveness to personal growth, everything in the Christian life flows f...

Pastor Mike Jurek opens the series We Walk by Faith by pointing us to 2 Corinthians 5:7 and the powerful truth that believers are called to live by faith, not by sight. Faith anchors us in the unseen reality of eternity and gives us confidence that God’s promises are true. Reflecting on Hebrews 11, Pastor Mike Jurek explains that faith means trusting in who God is and believing that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

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In this message, Pastor Daniel Stevens begins the series We Walk by Faith by challenging us to consider how we are living: by what we see or by what we believe. Centered on 2 Corinthians 5:7, he reminds us that faith gives us confidence in the promise of eternal life and the hope of being with the Lord. Through Hebrews 11, Pastor Daniel Stevens highlights that faith is assurance in what we cannot see and trust that God rewards thos...

In this message, Pastor Mike Stevens launches the new series We Walk by Faith, grounded in 2 Corinthians 5:7, reminding us that there are two ways to live: by sight or by faith. Faith means trusting in what we cannot yet see, especially the promise of eternal life and the assurance that to be absent from the body is to be at home with the Lord. Drawing from Hebrews 11, he explains that faith is confidence in the unseen and belief t...

Pastor Mike Jurek teaches on the biblical foundation of love and respect as essential keys to thriving relationships. This message makes it clear that these principles extend beyond marriage and speak to how we treat everyone around us. Jesus calls His followers to love deeply and honor sincerely, setting a higher standard for how believers engage with others.

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In this sermon, Pastor Daniel Stevens unpacks two powerful biblical principles that are essential for strong relationships: love and respect. He explains that these values are meant for every relationship we navigate, not just marriage. Scripture shows us that loving others and honoring them well is a defining mark of following Jesus, even when it feels difficult or countercultural.

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In this message, Pastor Mike Stevens shares two biblical keys that shape healthy relationships: love and respect. Drawing from Scripture, he reminds us that these principles are not limited to marriage or dating but apply to every relationship we have. Jesus calls us to love others sacrificially and to honor one another with genuine respect, even when it goes against our natural instincts. When love and respect are practiced consis...

In this message, Pastor Celia Gauthier, guest pastor at our Alborn location, leads us through Psalm 119 as the final chapter in the Unlocking the Psalms series. This psalm highlights what it looks like to be a joyful disciple, someone who loves God’s commands, learns His ways, and lives them out with perseverance. It shows how obedience to God’s Word brings wisdom, stability, and deeper connection with Him.

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In this teaching, Pastor Daniel Stevens wraps up the Unlocking the Psalms series by exploring Psalm 119, the longest chapter in Scripture and a beautiful picture of devoted discipleship. Through its rich structure and heartfelt prayers, we see how God’s Word shapes our understanding, strengthens our faith, and guides our everyday obedience.

This message also acknowledges the reality of struggle, correction, and perseverance. The psa...

In this message, Pastor Mike Stevens concludes the Unlocking the Psalms series by diving into Psalm 119 from Book 5. This powerful psalm reveals the heart of a true disciple, someone who loves God’s Word, meditates on it, and lives it out with joy and obedience. Psalm 119 reminds us that faith is not just about knowing God’s truth but practicing it daily, building our lives on a firm foundation that cannot be shaken.

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In Unlocking the Psalms Part 4, Pastor Mike Jurek walks us through Book 4 of the Psalms, focusing on the desert seasons of life and God’s unchanging ways. From Moses’ prayer in Psalm 90 to the reflections of Israel’s exile in Psalms 105 and 106, we are reminded that even in wandering, God remains our refuge. Moses recognizes both the brevity of human life and the eternity of God, urging us to seek wisdom, live purposefully, and sta...

In this message from Unlocking the Psalms Part 4, Pastor Mike Newcomb explores Book 4 of the Psalms, pointing us to God’s faithfulness during times of wilderness and waiting. Through Psalm 90, written by Moses, we see a powerful reminder that while life is short and often uncertain, God remains eternal and close to His people. Even when the journey feels long, the Lord is still our dwelling place and source of wisdom.

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