Our Gospel Choir helps us celebrate Black History Month by re-enacting — in testimony and song — what they experienced growing up in African American churches.

As they weave their story, they invite each of us to reflect on our own past — and what we can learn from both the beautiful and difficult experiences.

Today’s scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

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 A Sunday Morning Story [39:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

Every single one of us will face hard times in life. That’s a given.

The big question is: How will I respond? Will I make the most out of them — or let them go to waste? This sermon explores how to turn our struggles into something powerful and positive.

Today’s scripture: James 1:2-8

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 Hard Times Cafe [35:03m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

You hear it said all the time: “You’ve just got to have faith!”

But faith in what? What kind of outcomes can a person of faith reasonably expect? And when does faith become mere wishful thinking?

This Sunday we’ll ask some tough questions about a subject that often gets treated superficially.

Today’s scripture: Hebrews 11: 1-3, 5-8, 13-16

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 Faith In What? [39:33m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

At least that’s what they say. . .

Violence breeds violence; anger breeds anger; evil breeds evil. Round and round we go — angry, upset, stressed!

But it doesn’t have to be that way. Discover the power that lies within you to break the vicious cycle.

Today’s scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

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 What Goes Round Comes Round [37:50m]: Play Now | Play in Popup