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Lie #6: Sin Has No Consequences
See More…: Lie #6: Sin Has No ConsequencesIn this message Pastor Byron exposes Satan’s lie that sin has no consequences, teaching from Genesis 3 and Hebrews 12 that God takes sin seriously and it always carries consequences. He explains that Satan disguises sin to make it appealing while hiding its deadly results, but God’s discipline is restorative rather than destructive, bringing believers back into fellowship and holiness.
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Guilt, Shame and the Resurrection
See More…: Guilt, Shame and the ResurrectionIn this Easter message Pastor Byron addresses the paralyzing power of guilt, shame, and failure by examining Peter’s denial and restoration, showing how the resurrection offers believers newness of life. He teaches that God sees us for what we might become rather than what we are, and that through Christ’s resurrection, God can redeem our mistakes and turn our failures into faithfulness.
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Lie #5: I Must Have the Love and Approval of All
See More…: Lie #5: I Must Have the Love and Approval of AllIn this message, Pastor Byron addresses the danger of people-pleasing and the lie that we must have everyone’s love and approval to feel validated as a person. Drawing from Romans 8:31-39, he explains how Satan uses our depleted “love tanks” to make us worship at the shrine of other people’s acceptance, but emphasizes that only God’s unchanging love can truly fill us and free us to serve His purposes without being enslaved to others’ opinions.
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Lie #4: God Hasn’t Really Forgiven You
See More…: Lie #4: God Hasn’t Really Forgiven YouIn this message, Pastor Byron tackles the destructive power of lingering guilt and Satan’s condemnation, contrasting it with the Holy Spirit’s conviction that leads to restoration. Using biblical examples including the adulterous woman, the prodigal son, and Hosea and Gomer, he demonstrates God’s radical forgiveness and encourages believers to reject Satan’s accusations by understanding that there is truly no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.
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Lie #3: If It Feels Good, It Must Be Right
See More…: Lie #3: If It Feels Good, It Must Be RightIn this message, Pastor Byron exposes Satan’s fundamental lie that “if it feels good, it must be right,” warning against the danger of living the Christian life based on emotions rather than truth. He explains how feelings are unreliable and ever-changing while God’s truth is objective and consistent, calling believers to take every thought captive to Christ and to live victoriously by standing on God’s Word rather than being enslaved to their fluctuating emotions.
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Lie #2: God Cannot Be Trusted
See More…: Lie #2: God Cannot Be TrustedIn this message, Pastor Byron examines Satan’s primary weapon of deception and his desire to come between God and humanity by causing people to doubt God’s goodness and character. Using the account from Genesis 3 and exploring how Satan distorts God’s nature and Word, he equips believers to counter the enemy’s lies through faith in God’s unchanging character and by wielding the sword of God’s Word in spiritual battle.
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For Whom Does Jesus Pray?
See More…: For Whom Does Jesus Pray?In this message, Pastor Byron uses Jesus’ prayer for His disciples in John 17 to reveal the characteristics God desires in those who follow Him, emphasizing that God is more concerned with who we are (our hearts) than what we do. He challenges believers to surrender their lives to be beacons of God’s glory, positioning themselves where God can transform them into Christ’s image and make themselves available to be used by Him in their everyday lives throughout the new year.
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The Uniqueness of Christ’s Ascension
See More…: The Uniqueness of Christ’s AscensionIn this message Pastor Byron explores the profound significance of Christ’s ascension, which he describes as heaven’s affirmation that Jesus accomplished everything He came to do. Drawing from Luke 24 and Acts 1, Pastor Byron explains how the ascension marks the beginning of Christ’s high priestly ministry, demonstrates the completion of His redemptive work, and guarantees His second coming.
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The Uniqueness of Christ’s Humiliation
See More…: The Uniqueness of Christ’s HumiliationIn this message Pastor Byron examines the uniqueness of Christ through His humiliation and incarnation, using Philippians 2 as the primary text. He challenges the Greek cultural mindset that despised humility and shows how Jesus’ self-emptying descent from heaven to become a servant exemplifies the pathway to true spiritual growth and intimacy with God.
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Christ in Typology
See More…: Christ in TypologyIn this message Pastor Byron introduces the concept of typology, explaining how Old Testament pictures and illustrations point to New Testament realities fulfilled in Christ. Using examples like the sacrificial lambs and the priesthood, Pastor Byron demonstrates that Christ is the centerpiece of Old Testament typology and shows how understanding these prophetic pictures enriches our understanding of Jesus as Messiah.
