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Settling for Less
See More…: Settling for LessIn this message, Pastor Byron shares about the cost of settling for less than God’s best, examining the difference between God’s directive will and His permissive will through Israel’s demand for a king in 1 Samuel 8-10. He warns that living in God’s permissive will always comes with consequences, revealing how our deceitful hearts can lead us astray even when circumstances seem favorable, and challenges believers to hold everything with an open palm before the Lord.
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How to Win Your Battles
See More…: How to Win Your BattlesIn this message, Pastor Byron shares about how God fights our battles when we position ourselves correctly before Him, examining Israel’s defeats and victory with the Philistines in 1 Samuel 4-7. He reveals four essential principles for winning spiritual battles: recognizing we cannot fight in our own strength, developing a biblical perspective, embracing genuine repentance, and drawing near to God through confession and worship.
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The Marks of a Great Father
See More…: The Marks of a Great FatherIn this Father’s Day message, Pastor Byron shares insights from the parable of the Prodigal Son, but with a unique focus on the often-overlooked Prodigal Father. He explores four key marks of a great father: being willing to listen and take risks, releasing and letting go, waiting patiently for God to work in a child’s life, and being willing to accept and forgive with humility and grace.
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The Person God Loves to Bless
See More…: The Person God Loves to BlessIn this message, Pastor Byron shares how God chooses to replace those who fail to serve Him faithfully, drawing from the story of Eli and Samuel in 1 Samuel. He explains the characteristics of people God blesses and uses: those unwilling to compromise God’s truth, willing to make sacrifices no matter the cost to stand for righteousness, and those who are growing in the Lord and serving Him faithfully.
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Divine Disappointments
See More…: Divine DisappointmentsIn this message, Pastor Byron shares how Hannah’s divine disappointment played a crucial role in Samuel’s divine destiny, teaching believers how to face life’s struggles. He explores three key lessons: trusting God as our supernatural catapult over obstacles, understanding that joy often follows testing when we remain obedient, and remembering to give God praise and credit for all He has done.
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The Fear of Spiritual Dullness
See More…: The Fear of Spiritual DullnessIn this message, Pastor Byron addresses the danger of spiritual dullness, warning believers about becoming spiritually hardened like the Hebrew Christians described in Hebrews 5. He explains how spiritual dullness develops through moral laxness and lack of diligence, emphasizing the importance of maintaining sensitivity to the Holy Spirit’s voice and keeping our spiritual hearts clean through confession, God’s truth, and yielding to the Spirit.
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A Mother’s Faith
See More…: A Mother’s FaithIn this Mother’s Day message, Pastor Byron shares the inspiring example of Elizabeth from Luke 1, highlighting three marks of faith that made her stand out. He explores how Elizabeth was pleasing to God despite her barrenness, how her faith was forged through the crucible of hardship and rejection, and how she made time with God her primary focus rather than seeking the approval of others.
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The Fear of Broken Relationships
See More…: The Fear of Broken RelationshipsIn this message, Pastor Byron addresses the fear of broken relationships that comes from standing for Christ, using Jesus’ challenging words from Luke 12. He explains why believers must expect division when following Christ, emphasizing that truth necessarily divides and that seeking God’s acceptance must take priority over seeking human approval, even when it costs us relationships with those closest to us.
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The Fear of Not Being Ready
See More…: The Fear of Not Being ReadyIn this message, Pastor Byron challenges believers to view their faith not as gym membership but as stewardship of God’s kingdom, emphasizing the importance of staying ready for Christ’s return. He explains how believers should long for eternal rewards and understand the consequences of unfaithfulness, urging Christians to actively serve in God’s kingdom with the recognition that much will be required of those who have been given much.
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The Fear of Having Nothing
See More…: The Fear of Having NothingIn this message, Pastor Byron addresses the fear of having nothing and teaches how to combat anxiety about material needs through Luke 12. He explains the “anxiety gap” between expectations and reality, encouraging believers to trust God’s promises about provision, understand that anxiety is futile, and determine biblical treasures by being dedicated to His kingdom and giving generously.
