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Is God Really Good?
In this message, Pastor Byron explores Psalm 100 to confront spiritual amnesia and consumer Christianity by asking whether believers are more like dogs (grateful servants) or cats (entitled masters) in their relationship with God. He demonstrates that true understanding of God’s goodness should produce six marks of gratitude: joyful obedience, trusting submission, vocal praise, passionate
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When You’re Betrayed
In this message, Pastor Byron addresses the profound pain of betrayal by examining Psalm 55, where David processes the treachery of his trusted advisor Ahithophel—a situation that foreshadows Judas’s betrayal of Jesus and reminds believers that if they walk with God, they too will experience betrayal. He teaches four critical responses: take your complaint directly
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Waiting for Deliverance
In this message, Pastor Byron explores Psalm 40 to teach the vital but often neglected principle of waiting on God, explaining that David’s experience of deliverance from one pit followed by another mirrors the Christian life where God’s waiting room is unavoidable for spiritual growth. He presents four keys for equipping ourselves to wait intently:
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Who Owns Who?
In this message, Pastor Byron examines Psalm 24 as God’s “No Trespassing” sign declaring His ownership of everything—from the vast Milky Way to every person—and teaching that believers who belong to the Creator King must live accordingly. Through the historical context of David bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, he presents three principles:
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Being God’s Guest
In this message, Pastor Byron uses Psalm 15 to address the difference between being merely connected to God and having an intimate relationship with Him, comparing it to a bride who has everything about the wedding except the groom or a couple legally married but emotionally distant. He identifies five essential characteristics for dwelling in
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Enemies, Opposition and Conflict
In this message, Pastor Byron uses Psalm 3 to address the concern that Christians may appear as poor advertisements for faith when unbelievers see them struggling with fear, doubt, and despair despite claiming abundant life in Christ. Through David’s experience fleeing from Absalom, he teaches that facing opposition is inevitable for believers standing for Christ,
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Our Country and Psalm 139
In this message preached during the July 4th weekend, Pastor Byron explores Psalm 139 to address feelings of insignificance and identity crisis while connecting it to national issues, particularly the Supreme Court’s recent abortion ruling. He demonstrates that David teaches four truths about our relationship with God: He knows us intimately (omniscience), He is always
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Our Father’s Image
In this Father’s Day message, Pastor Byron addresses how our earthly fathers deeply shape our perception of God the Father—often creating false images of God as mean, unforgiving, angry, or capricious—and presents the biblical corrective by examining seven characteristics of our Heavenly Father. He teaches that God is a loving friend (not a cruel master),
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God’s Guarantees to the Sufferer
In this message concluding 1 Peter chapter 5, Pastor Byron teaches believers about facing suffering by examining man’s responsibility and God’s guarantees, explaining that true security comes from surrendering control to God’s mighty hand rather than relying on man-made coping devices. He presents four responsibilities—humble yourself, cast your anxiety on God, stay alert and sober-minded,
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Shepherding the Flock
In this message on 1 Peter 5:1-4, Pastor Byron addresses what he considers the greatest need in today’s church—solid, biblical leadership—by examining God’s pattern of church government through a plurality of elders with a lead pastor who serves as “first among equals, leader to leaders, leader among leaders, and leader under leaders.” Drawing from extensive