• Backstage at the Lamb

    In this message Pastor Byron concludes the “Backstage at Bethlehem” series by examining John the Baptist’s declaration, “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” He draws ten parallels between the Passover lamb in Exodus 12 and Christ, showing how Jesus fulfills every requirement to be our perfect sacrifice who removes both the penalty and power of sin.

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  • Backstage at His Glory

    In this message Pastor Byron explores the concept of God’s glory from John 1:14, tracing the theme of God’s shekinah glory throughout Scripture. He explains that God’s glory is ultimately revealed as His grace continually poured out, and that believers today are called to be living reflections of that glory to the world.

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  • What is Behind the Word?

    In this message Pastor Byron begins the “Backstage at Bethlehem” Advent series by examining John 1 and the meaning of “Logos” (the Word). He explains how John used this Greek term to communicate to both Jewish and Greek audiences that Christ is not an impersonal force but the personal Creator God who designed the universe with purpose.

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  • The Secret of Contentment

    In this message Pastor Byron teaches about the secret of biblical contentment from Philippians 4:10-13. He addresses how our culture breeds discontent through constant advertising and explains that true contentment comes not from circumstances or possessions, but from making Christ sufficient and central in our lives.

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  • Joyful in a Cranky World

    In this message Pastor Byron examines what it means to have authentic joy in a cranky world, teaching from Philippians 1:3-6. He explains that Paul’s joy was not based on circumstances but on the confidence that God begins, continues, and guarantees the completion of His good work in believers’ lives.

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  • Our Lord’s Last Command, Our First Concern

    In this message Pastor Byron shares about the Great Commission and how Christ’s last command should be the church’s first concern. He reflects on the recent Judgment House outreach, emphasizing that reaching the lost is not a one-time event but a lifestyle, and explains the four building blocks of evangelism: worship evangelism, corporate evangelism, strategic evangelism, and friendship evangelism.

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  • David’s Final Failure

    In this message Pastor Byron examines David’s foolish decision to take a census in 2 Samuel 24, revealing how even godly leaders can fall into Satan’s trap through insecurity and pride. He teaches that spiritual failure often stems from being personally unaccountable and out of touch with God, warning that age provides no guarantee against foolish behavior, and emphasizing the importance of genuine confession and dependence upon Christ’s work rather than our own efforts.

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  • Finding the Forgiveness to Go On

    In this message Pastor Byron explores David’s exceptional response to offense and betrayal in 2 Samuel, teaching that the ability to forgive is perhaps the greatest means to both spiritual and emotional health. He explains the downward progression from offense to anger, resentment, revenge, and bitterness, then provides practical steps for forgiving others including understanding our identity in Christ, seeing beyond the offender’s reaction to their deeper needs, and remembering how God has forgiven us.

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  • David, Your Attitude is Showing

    In this message Pastor Byron examines David’s remarkable attitude while fleeing from Absalom in 2 Samuel 15, emphasizing that life is 10 percent what happens to us and 90 percent how we respond. He reveals four key aspects of David’s godly attitude: acquiescence to God’s justice and sovereignty, consideration for others so they wouldn’t be unnecessarily drawn into sorrow, self-sacrificing care for God’s interests, and committal of the present and future into God’s hands.

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  • When God’s Hand is Heavy

    In this message Pastor Byron addresses the consequences of sin as David rides out God’s discipline following his sin with Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 12. He clarifies that while God’s grace means forgiveness and mercy, it does not eliminate the consequences of our actions, and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging sin, doing extended business with God, facing consequences honestly without blame or self-pity, claiming God’s promises, and not giving up during seasons of divine discipline.

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