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Knowing God – Part 1

Since the very dawn of man, the devil’s single greatest tactic has been to discredit God, to distort and deceive our view and understanding of God’s very character. He did this to Adam and Eve, and it brought death and chaos to all humankind as a result. There is nothing more valuable, more significant to a Christian than knowing God!…read more →

Knowing God: God Is Always Good [ 35:15 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1620)
5 Dec, 2015
  • Experiencing God
  • Hope
  • Perseverance
  • Relationship with God
  • Trials
  • Trust

Guard and Protect Your Marriage

Guard and Protect Your Marriage

Guard and Protect Your Marriage [ 27:09 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1057)
1 Nov, 2015
  • Faithfulness
  • Fatherhood
  • Girl-Guy Relationships
  • Love
  • Marriage
  • Motherhood
  • Relationships

GO THE OLD WAY, LIVE LONG AND PROSPER: PART 5

Message Date: August, 2015 You have heard people say, “They sure don’t make things like they used to.” Their are many times that saying proves true. They aren’t making furniture like they used to; they aren’t making dishwashers like they used to; they aren’t making marriages like they used to; they aren’t making kids like they used to. Everyone desires…read more →

Go the Old Way, Live Long and Prosper: Strive and Thrive Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (767)
5 Sep, 2015
  • Christianity
  • Experiencing God
  • Hope
  • Success
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Wake Up Call

GO THE OLD WAY, LIVE LONG AND PROSPER: PART 3

Message Date: August, 2015 You have heard people say, “They sure don’t make things like they used to.” Their are many times that saying proves true. They aren’t making furniture like they used to; they aren’t making dishwashers like they used to; they aren’t making marriages like they used to; they aren’t making kids like they used to. Everyone desires…read more →

Go the Old Way, Live Long and Prosper: Gods Financial Plan for You [ 42:37 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (868)
21 Aug, 2015
  • Christianity
  • Experiencing God
  • Hope
  • Success
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Wake Up Call

GO THE OLD WAY, LIVE LONG AND PROSPER: PART 4

Message Date: August, 2015 You have heard people say, “They sure don’t make things like they used to.” Their are many times that saying proves true. They aren’t making furniture like they used to; they aren’t making dishwashers like they used to; they aren’t making marriages like they used to; they aren’t making kids like they used to. Everyone desires…read more →

Go the Old Way, Live Long and Prosper - Gods Financial Plan for You - Part 2 [ 39:27 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (784)
29 Aug, 2015
  • Christianity
  • Experiencing God
  • Hope
  • Success
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Wake Up Call

GO THE OLD WAY, LIVE LONG AND PROSPER: PART 2

Message Date: August, 2015 You have heard people say, “They sure don’t make things like they used to.” Their are many times that saying proves true. They aren’t making furniture like they used to; they aren’t making dishwashers like they used to; they aren’t making marriages like they used to; they aren’t making kids like they used to. Everyone desires…read more →

Go the Old Way, Live Long and Prosper: The God App, The Secret to Everything Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (930)
14 Aug, 2015
  • Christianity
  • Experiencing God
  • Hope
  • Success
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Wake Up Call

GO THE OLD WAY, LIVE LONG AND PROSPER: PART 1

Message Date: August, 2015 You have heard people say, “They sure don’t make things like they used to.” Their are many times that saying proves true. They aren’t making furniture like they used to; they aren’t making dishwashers like they used to; they aren’t making marriages like they used to; they aren’t making kids like they used to. Everyone desires…read more →

Go the Old Way, Live Long and Prosper - Part 1 Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1021)
31 Jul, 2015
  • Christianity
  • Experiencing God
  • Hope
  • Success
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Wake Up Call

Kathy Darling’s Faith Story

It’s all because I made a serious, but yet simple decision, that I have truly found lasting joy, and I have discovered life indeed.  When I was 15, a friend shared with me a few simple facts I had never heard before.  She told me that in God’s Word, it shows how I could have eternal life by first recognizing…read more →

26 Aug, 2015
  • Kathy Darling
  • Women

What Now?: Part 2

This is the question many Christians are asking like never before. Many were shaken by the recent Supreme Court decision to redefine marriage. Many sincere believers are wondering, “What should I do now?” How should the church respond? What should be a Christian’s response to the tragic direction our nation is headed, and has been headed for many, many years…read more →

What Now? Dare To Defy, Live For God! [ 44:49 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (899)
17 Jul, 2015
  • Divine Perspective
  • Girl-Guy Relationships
  • God's Character
  • Honest Answers
  • Love
  • Marriage
  • Relationships
  • Tough Questions
  • Wake Up Call

What Now?: Part 1

This is the question many Christians are asking like never before. Many were shaken by the recent Supreme Court decision to redefine marriage. Many sincere believers are wondering, “What should I do now?” How should the church respond? What should be a Christian’s response to the tragic direction our nation is headed, and has been headed for many, many years…read more →

What Now? [ 44:53 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1188)
11 Jul, 2015
  • Divine Perspective
  • Girl-Guy Relationships
  • God's Character
  • Honest Answers
  • Love
  • Marriage
  • Relationships
  • Tough Questions
  • Wake Up Call

Tapping Into God: Part 4

  Many Christians find themselves struggling to live the Christian life. They are trying—sincerely trying—to do the right thing. They are sincerely trying to please God, but they find themselves burdened. They feel a weight and a strain as they seek to follow Christ. They feel as though they are constantly walking through thick mud, trudging along the Christian path….read more →

Build Stronger Faith [ 39:22 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (670)
3 Jul, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Discouragement
  • Faith
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Trust

Tapping Into God: Part 3

  Many Christians find themselves struggling to live the Christian life. They are trying—sincerely trying—to do the right thing. They are sincerely trying to please God, but they find themselves burdened. They feel a weight and a strain as they seek to follow Christ. They feel as though they are constantly walking through thick mud, trudging along the Christian path….read more →

The Amazing Power of Gods Awesome Love Understood and Experienced [ 40:56 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (684)
26 Jun, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Discouragement
  • Faith
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Trust

Tapping Into God: Part 2

  Many Christians find themselves struggling to live the Christian life. They are trying—sincerely trying—to do the right thing. They are sincerely trying to please God, but they find themselves burdened. They feel a weight and a strain as they seek to follow Christ. They feel as though they are constantly walking through thick mud, trudging along the Christian path….read more →

Tapping into God: I Can Do All Things Through Christ Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (703)
21 Jun, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Discouragement
  • Faith
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Trust

Tapping Into God: Part 1

  Many Christians find themselves struggling to live the Christian life. They are trying—sincerely trying—to do the right thing. They are sincerely trying to please God, but they find themselves burdened. They feel a weight and a strain as they seek to follow Christ. They feel as though they are constantly walking through thick mud, trudging along the Christian path….read more →

Tapping into God by Faith Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (972)
13 Jun, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Discouragement
  • Faith
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Trust

Profound Lessons From The Life of Jesus: Part 5

Jesus gave us some amazing and vital lessons to guide our life on earth. These truths have profound ramifications. The lessons we will look at in this series have tremendous relevance to the current cultural issues of our day. Join us as we explore the Profound Lessons from Jesus.

Profound Lessons From The Life of Jesus: Ask, you Will Receive [ 40:24 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1179)
30 May, 2015
  • Choices
  • Dealing with People
  • Experiencing God
  • God's Character
  • Jesus
  • Maturing in Christ
  • Overcoming Sin
  • Overcoming Your Past
  • Relationship with God
  • Transforming Your Life

Profound Lessons From The Life of Jesus: Part 4

Jesus gave us some amazing and vital lessons to guide our life on earth. These truths have profound ramifications. The lessons we will look at in this series have tremendous relevance to the current cultural issues of our day. Join us as we explore the Profound Lessons from Jesus.

Profound Lessons From The Life of Jesus: The Rich Life [ 40:24 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (872)
22 May, 2015
  • Choices
  • Dealing with People
  • Experiencing God
  • God's Character
  • Jesus
  • Maturing in Christ
  • Overcoming Sin
  • Overcoming Your Past
  • Relationship with God
  • Transforming Your Life

Exiles: Dare To Defy, Live For God!

We are living in unprecedented times. For the first time in American history, Christians are the marginalized minority. Biblical values are no longer the majority view. But it’s gone further. True believers are being openly ridiculed, scorned, and resented. Our nation once was based on Biblical principles, but now those same beliefs are treated with disdain. America is transitioning to…read more →

Exiles: Dare To Defy, Live For God! [ 38:55 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1156)
4 May, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Christianity
  • Divine Perspective
  • Doctrine of Holy Living
  • Hope
  • Injustice
  • Persecution
  • Perseverance
  • Tough Questions
  • Troubles
  • Wake Up Call

Profound Lessons From The Life of Jesus: Part 3

Jesus gave us some amazing and vital lessons to guide our life on earth. These truths have profound ramifications. The lessons we will look at in this series have tremendous relevance to the current cultural issues of our day. Join us as we explore the Profound Lessons from Jesus.

Profound Lessons From Jesus: Jesus Defines Greatness [ 24:56 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (695)
24 Apr, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Fatherhood
  • Jesus
  • Marriage
  • Maturing in Christ
  • Motherhood
  • Parenting
  • Relationship with God
  • Relationships
  • Sex

Profound Lessons From The Life of Jesus: Part 2

Jesus gave us some amazing and vital lessons to guide our life on earth. These truths have profound ramifications. The lessons we will look at in this series have tremendous relevance to the current cultural issues of our day. Join us as we explore the Profound Lessons from Jesus.

Profound Lessons from Jesus: Woe to the Hypocrite! Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (872)
17 Apr, 2015
  • Choices
  • Dealing with People
  • Experiencing God
  • God's Character
  • Jesus
  • Maturing in Christ
  • Overcoming Sin
  • Overcoming Your Past
  • Relationship with God
  • Transforming Your Life

Profound Lessons From The Life of Jesus: Part 1

Jesus gave us some amazing and vital lessons to guide our life on earth. These truths have profound ramifications. The lessons we will look at in this series have tremendous relevance to the current cultural issues of our day. Join us as we explore the Profound Lessons from Jesus.

Profound Lessons From The Life of Jesus: Part 1 [ 40:24 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1304)
11 Apr, 2015
  • Choices
  • Dealing with People
  • Experiencing God
  • God's Character
  • Jesus
  • Maturing in Christ
  • Overcoming Sin
  • Overcoming Your Past
  • Relationship with God
  • Transforming Your Life

The Bible People who Shaped Me: Part 5

Series Date: February 2015 (5 part series)  All of us, when we reach a certain age in our lives, must make a decision as to who we allow to shape and influence our lives—who becomes our heroes and who becomes the people we aspire to be like. This choice has a major impact on the person we will become. Before I…read more →

The Bible People Who Shaped Me: Jesus - Part 5 [ 41:19 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (603)
3 Apr, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Easter
  • Importance of The Bible
  • Jesus
  • Success
  • The Bible
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Wisdom

The Bible People who Shaped Me: Part 4

Series Date: February 2015 (5 part series)  All of us, when we reach a certain age in our lives, must make a decision as to who we allow to shape and influence our lives—who becomes our heroes and who becomes the people we aspire to be like. This choice has a major impact on the person we will become. Before I…read more →

The Bible People Who Shaped Me: Paul Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (595)
20 Mar, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Importance of The Bible
  • Success
  • The Bible
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Wisdom

The Bible People who Shaped Me: Part 3

Series Date: February 2015 (5 part series)  All of us, when we reach a certain age in our lives, must make a decision as to who we allow to shape and influence our lives—who becomes our heroes and who becomes the people we aspire to be like. This choice has a major impact on the person we will become. Before I…read more →

The Bible People Who Shaped Me: David - Part 3 [ 40:54 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (605)
15 Mar, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Importance of The Bible
  • Success
  • The Bible
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Wisdom

The Bible People who Shaped Me: Part 2

Series Date: February 2015 (5 part series)  All of us, when we reach a certain age in our lives, must make a decision as to who we allow to shape and influence our lives—who becomes our heroes and who becomes the people we aspire to be like. This choice has a major impact on the person we will become. Before I…read more →

The Bible People Who Shaped Me: David - Part 2 Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1052)
27 Feb, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Importance of The Bible
  • Success
  • The Bible
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Wisdom

The Bible People who Shaped Me: Part 1

Series Date: February 2015 (5 part series)  All of us, when we reach a certain age in our lives, must make a decision as to who we allow to shape and influence our lives—who becomes our heroes and who becomes the people we aspire to be like. This choice has a major impact on the person we will become. Before I…read more →

The Bible People Who Shaped Me: Part 1 Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1017)
23 Feb, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Importance of The Bible
  • Success
  • The Bible
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Wisdom

Rekindling Your Spiritual Fire: Part 1

Series Date: January 2014 (4 part series) We have all just finished the year, and a new one has begun. For many, the last year brought many challenges and difficulties. For some, the year ended in discouragement and the fading of their spiritual fire and enthusiasm for faith. Others look back and have found that although they had great intentions, they…read more →

Rekindling your Spiritual Fire: A Fresh Vision of the God who Saves Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1587)
3 Jan, 2015
  • Complacency
  • Discouragement
  • Encouragement
  • Hope
  • Joy
  • Perseverance
  • Stress
  • Trials

Rekindling Your Spiritual Fire: Part 2

Series Date: January 2014 (4 part series) We have all just finished the year, and a new one has begun. For many, the last year brought many challenges and difficulties. For some, the year ended in discouragement and the fading of their spiritual fire and enthusiasm for faith. Others look back and have found that although they had great intentions, they…read more →

Rekindling your Spiritual Fire: Part 2 Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1078)
10 Jan, 2015
  • Complacency
  • Discouragement
  • Encouragement
  • Hope
  • Joy
  • Perseverance
  • Stress
  • Trials

Rekindling Your Spiritual Fire: Part 3

Series Date: January 2014 (4 part series) – IMPORTANT NOTE – the 1st 5-10minutes of the message was unintentionally not recorded. We have all just finished the year, and a new one has begun. For many, the last year brought many challenges and difficulties. For some, the year ended in discouragement and the fading of their spiritual fire and enthusiasm for…read more →

Rekindling your Spiritual Fire: The Joy of the Love of God Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (647)
18 Jan, 2015
  • Complacency
  • Discouragement
  • Encouragement
  • Hope
  • Joy
  • Perseverance
  • Stress
  • Trials

Rekindling Your Spiritual Fire: Part 4

Series Date: January 2014 (4 part series) We have all just finished the year, and a new one has begun. For many, the last year brought many challenges and difficulties. For some, the year ended in discouragement and the fading of their spiritual fire and enthusiasm for faith. Others look back and have found that although they had great intentions, they…read more →

Rekindling your Spiritual Fire: Fire Killers Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (866)
23 Jan, 2015
  • Complacency
  • Discouragement
  • Encouragement
  • Hope
  • Joy
  • Perseverance
  • Stress
  • Trials

Faithwalkers Midwest 2014: Heroes – Inspired Faith Initiatives: Jonathan

Conference Date: December 27-30, 2014 Faithwalkers messages by Mark. Find out more about the annual Faithwalkers Conference held December 27-30.

Heroes - Inspired Faith Initiatives: Jonathan [ 1:03:42 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (776)
30 Dec, 2014
  • Courage
  • Faith
  • Faithwalkers Conference

What Does Christmas Tell Us About God?

For thousands of years the Christmas story has been celebrated around the world. All of us have grown up celebrating Christmas in one way or another. Many Christmas celebrations included going to a church service, exchanging gifts, eating lots of food, watching lots of football, or all of the above. We have heard the Christmas story many times– of Joseph…read more →

What Does Christmas Tell Us About God? [ 36:13 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (946)
19 Dec, 2014
  • Christmas
  • Faithfulness
  • God's Character
  • Love

Driving Ambition: Part 1

Driving Ambition (2 part series) Series Date: December 2014 What is your ambition in life? What is it that burns inside of you–that you want, more than anything, to achieve with your life? Have you ever seriously thought about it? What is it that you really want in life? To be happy? Rich? Famous? Powerful? Successful? To enjoy life? Have…read more →

Driving Ambition: Part 1 [ 40:07 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1047)
5 Dec, 2014
  • Authentic Christianity
  • Christian Living
  • Mission
  • Perseverance
  • Purpose

Driving Ambition: Part 2

Driving Ambition (2 part series) Series Date: December 2014 What is your ambition in life? What is it that burns inside of you–that you want, more than anything, to achieve with your life? Have you ever seriously thought about it? What is it that you really want in life? To be happy? Rich? Famous? Powerful? Successful? To enjoy life? Have…read more →

Driving Ambition: Honor and Glorify God at your Job [ 40:07 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (825)
13 Dec, 2014
  • Authentic Christianity
  • Christian Living
  • Mission
  • Perseverance
  • Purpose

Instructions for Aliens: Part 6

Instructions for Aliens (6 part series) October 2014

Instructions for Aliens: Part 6 [ 39:17 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (646)
25 Nov, 2014
  • Christian Living
  • Divine Perspective
  • Grace
  • Identity
  • Purpose

Instructions for Aliens: Part 5

Instructions for Aliens (6 part series) October 2014

Instructions for Aliens: Part 5 [ 41:14 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (589)
25 Nov, 2014
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Instructions for Aliens: Part 4

Instructions for Aliens (6 part series) October 2014

Instructions for Aliens: Part 4 [ 34:44 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (446)
25 Nov, 2014
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Instructions for Aliens: Part 3

Instructions for Aliens (6 part series) October 2014

Instructions for Aliens: Part 3 [ 35:46 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (703)
25 Nov, 2014
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Instructions for Aliens: Part 2

Instructions for Aliens (6 part series) October 2014

Instructions for Aliens: Part 2 [ 34:13 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (689)
25 Nov, 2014
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Instructions for Aliens: Part 1

Instructions for Aliens (6 part series) October 2014

Instructions for Aliens: Part 1 [ 34:44 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (819)
25 Nov, 2014
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  • Divine Perspective
  • Grace
  • Identity
  • Purpose

The Most Important Thing Parents Can Do

The Most Important Thing Parents Can Do Message Date: 11/14/14  

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15 Nov, 2014
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