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Facing Criticism
See More…: Facing CriticismIn this message, Pastor Byron examines how to biblically respond to criticism, misrepresentation, and rejection through Moses’ experiences with family opposition, congregational rebellion, and leadership challenges in Numbers 12, 14, and 16. He teaches that godly people will face criticism but must refuse enslavement to others’ opinions, cultivate the habit of silence, profit from criticism, leave vindication to God, resist bitterness, and pray for critics rather than seeking revenge.
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When Depression Attacks
See More…: When Depression AttacksIn this message, Pastor Byron teaches about God’s purpose in allowing difficult circumstances by examining Israel’s complaining at Marah, in the wilderness, and at Rephidim, showing how trials reveal our hearts and build faith when processed biblically. He explains that God uses painful circumstances not to harm us but to humble us, test our obedience, and teach us to trust His promises, ultimately leading believers into a daily “rest” available through faith in God’s Word.
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Moses, Mothers and Burnout
See More…: Moses, Mothers and BurnoutIn this Mother’s Day message, Pastor Byron addresses the critical issue of burnout through Moses’ experience at Mount Sinai, showing how Jethro’s wise counsel about delegation and priorities saved Moses from exhaustion and spiritual collapse. Drawing from Exodus 18, Pastor Byron teaches that effective leaders must establish priorities, delegate to qualified people, maintain time alone with God, and resist the dangerous myth that “a busy Christian is a happy Christian.”
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When the Water Runs Dry – Part II
See More…: When the Water Runs Dry – Part IIIn this message, Pastor Byron examines why God allows insurmountable challenges in our lives through Israel’s repeated failures at bitter waters, lack of food, and no water at Rephidim, revealing that God uses trials to humble us, test our obedience, and teach us dependence on Him. He emphasizes that how we respond to trials—whether with faith or hardened hearts—determines whether we enter God’s “rest,” and that unbelief is an evil that keeps believers from experiencing the abundant life Christ offers.
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When the Water Runs Dry – Part I
See More…: When the Water Runs Dry – Part IIn this message Pastor Byron examines Israel’s wilderness complaints about bitter water and lack of food, teaching that believers often cycle through abundance, entitlement, disappointment, complaint, and God’s provisional grace. Drawing from Exodus 15-16, Pastor Byron emphasizes that God uses trials to humble and test His people, that murmuring is contagious rebellion against God Himself, and that true faith means trusting God one day at a time for daily provision rather than hoarding or worrying about tomorrow.
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Between the Devil and the Deep Red Sea
See More…: Between the Devil and the Deep Red SeaIn this message Pastor Byron teaches how to respond when caught in life’s impossible predicaments, using Israel’s crisis at the Red Sea as a model for trusting God in desperate circumstances. Through Exodus 13-14, Pastor Byron reveals that such predicaments are divine appointments designed to teach surrender, solitude, and brokenness, calling believers to “stand still” and let God fight their battles rather than panic, compromise, or attempt self-rescue when facing insurmountable obstacles.
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The Night That Nobody Slept
See More…: The Night That Nobody SleptIn this message Pastor Byron explores the Passover and the tenth plague, emphasizing that obedience to God often requires radical faith that makes no logical sense by human standards. Through Exodus 11-12, Pastor Byron teaches that the blood of the lamb foreshadows Christ’s sacrifice, and that God calls believers to trust and obey His instructions without question or committee approval, demonstrating that delayed obedience is simply disobedience dressed in rationalization.
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Plagues That Break Hard Hearts
See More…: Plagues That Break Hard HeartsIn this message Pastor Byron examines the ten plagues God brought upon Egypt, revealing that God’s supernatural demonstrations were designed to glorify Himself, display His power, and establish His preeminence over false gods. Using Exodus 7-12, Pastor Byron warns believers not to harden their hearts like Pharaoh, teaching that God’s primary purpose is always His glorification, and that delayed obedience reveals the same spiritual stubbornness that characterized Pharaoh’s tragic resistance to God’s will.
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Unexplainable Versus Undeniable
See More…: Unexplainable Versus UndeniableIn this Easter message Pastor Byron presents compelling evidence for Christ’s resurrection, challenging listeners to let “the undeniable trump the unexplainable.” Drawing from the Gospels and historical accounts, Pastor Byron demonstrates through medical evidence of crucifixion, the empty tomb, and the transformation of disciples willing to die for their testimony that the resurrection is not merely faith-based belief but supported by undeniable historical facts that demand a response.
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Doing God’s Will, God’s Way
See More…: Doing God’s Will, God’s WayIn this message Pastor Byron teaches that being in God’s will requires complete obedience without reservations, using Moses’ journey back to Egypt as a case study. Through Exodus 4, Pastor Byron reveals how God blessed Moses when he obeyed, but also confronted him about neglecting his son’s circumcision, demonstrating that God will not fully use those who ignore areas of disobedience in their lives, no matter how minor they may seem.
