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Living the Last Words of Christ Pt.1 In the introduction to this study on the last seven words of Christ from the cross, Pastor Mike explains how "every Word" from the mouth of God, including those spoken from the cross, provides us a Word to live on!
Living the Last Words of Christ Pt.2 Pastor Mike Fritscher examines the statement, "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do." Forgiveness, even after a horrendous wrong, is essential to living the abundant life God has for us!
Living the Last Words of Christ Pt.3 Pastor Mike Fritscher examines Christ's statement to the repentant thief, "Today you shall be with Me in Paradise." From seeing Christ's love firsthand, the thief witnessed it, and knew the good news!
Living the Last Words of Christ Pt.4 Pastor Mike examines Christ's statement to Mary and his disciple John, "Mother, behold your son. Son, behold your mother." Even under horrible duress, Jesus is setting His house in order! Is your life in order?
Living the Last Words of Christ Pt. 5 Pastor Mike Fritscher continues to examine Christ's statement to Mary and his disciple John, "Mother, behold your son. Son, behold your mother." To order well, we are to be right with God and right with others!
Living the Last Words of Christ Pt. 6 Pastor Mike Fritscher examines Christ's cry out to God, "Why have you forsaken me?" Through honest reflection we can better understand what Christ did for us, and more clearly see God's perfect will for us!
Living the Last Words of Christ Pt. 7 Pastor Mike Fritscher examines Christ's statement from the cross, "I thirst." Scripture says, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied." Are you truly satisfied today?
Living the Last Words of Christ Pt. 8 Pastor Mike Fritscher examines Christ's statement from the cross, "Into Your hands I commit my spirit." Christ's submission to the will of the Father was not just a one-time decision, but His very way of life!
Living the Last Words of Christ Pt. 9 Pastor Mike Fritscher examines Christ's statement from the cross, "It is finished." Jesus declared that all that God had purposed for His life had been accomplished! What are God's purposes for you?
Impact of Faith, Pt.1 What has God promised you? What is the seeming impossibility in your life? Pastor Mike Fritscher examines the impact of the faith of Abraham, who believed the “impossible” promises of God, and saw their fulfillment!
Impact of Faith, Pt.2 What kind of impact does your faith have on your children? Mike Fritscher takes a look at the faith of Moses' parents: how it protected Moses, was reproduced in him, and led to an extraordinary life! Faith impacts your children! Impact of Faith, Pt.3 Are you facing imsurmountable circumstances? Pastor Mike examines the faith of Joshua, and how by faith he embraced the promises of God, walked in obedience, and saw a great victory as the walls of Jericho fell!
Impact of Faith, Pt.4 Have the choices you've made in your life, and their consequences, left you wondering if God could ever use you?
Pastor Mike Fritscher examines the life of Rahab the prostitute, and how faith produced in her a life of impact!
Impact of Faith, Pt.5 Have you ever wondered if you had what it took to complete a certain task? Pastor Mike examines the life of Gideon, who was called to a God-sized task! By faith Gideon embraced God's call and watched God fulfill every promise!
Impact of Faith, Pt.6 Have you ever sensed that God has called you to something specific in this life? In examining Gideon's call, who was called to extraordinary things, Pastor Mike explains that there are certain essentials to fulfilling your call!
Impact of Faith, Pt.7 We all will someday have a “Goliath” to face. How will you overcome in those situations? In today's study, Pastor Mike Fritscher shows us how David overcame his Goliath, and how, by faith, each one of us can too!
Impact of Faith! Pt. 8 Pastor Mike examines the overcoming faith of Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. As they faced the lions' den and the fiery furnace, what caused them to possess such overcoming faith?
Living the Resurrected Words of Christ Pt.1 Why is peace so difficult to find? Pastor Mike Fritscher examines the words of the Resurrected Christ, "Peace be with you,"and shows us how we can find peace today, no matter the circumstance!
Living the Resurrected Words of Christ Pt.2 Are you struggling with doubt? Pastor Mike Fritscher examines the words of the Christ,"Don't be unbelieving,"and shares with us how we can overcome our doubts, no matter what challenges we face!
Living the Resurrected Words of Christ Pt.3 One of the outcomes of believing in God is this sense of peace and rest. Pastor Mike Fritscher shares with us several areas where God wants us to find rest - notably in our finances and in our marriages!
Living the Resurrected Words of Christ Pt.4 How are we to "be found believing?" In this study of Hebrews 11, Pastor Mike Fritscher talks about the faith we are to walk in: a faith that impacts our lives, our family, our descendants, and even nations!
How to Access God's Power! Jesus said, "You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you." Yet why do we so often feel powerless? Today Pastor Mike shares with us the ways we can make this power a part of our daily lives!
How to Press On in the Faith! Do you feel tired, weary, or complacent in your pursuit of God? Today, Pastor Mike Fritscher shares a strategy for moving forward in our faith, as he examines Hosea's call for us to "Come, let us return to the Lord!
How to Press On to Maturity! Is your faith vibrant and alive, or dull, boring and lifeless? Drawing from passages in Hosea and Hebrews, Pastor Mike Fritscher reveals the ways that we can press on to maturity in our faith!
How to Face Life's Trials!
Have you ever endured a trial so difficult and cried out to God so tirelessly, yet God seemed to remain silent and distant? Today, Pastor Mike Fritscher shares with us how we can experience God in times like these!
How to Press On through Trials! What trials are you facing today? In this study pastor Mike Fritscher examines how both Jesus and His followers responded to a real storm, and how we can apply its lessons to the trials we face in our lives.
Three Principles of the Resurrection! The question that was asked that first Resurrection Sunday applies to us today: Why do we seek Life among the “dead?” Pastor Mike takes a look at the resurrection of Christ, and what that means to us today.
Finding Our First Love Again! God tells the church at Ephesus, "I have this against you, that you have left your first love." In this message, pastor Mike shows us how we can return to our first love and live the life of influence& impact He has for us!
Hot, Cold or Lukewarm? God tells the church at Laodicea, "because you are lukewarm, and neither hot or cold, I will spit you out of My mouth." In this message, pastor Mike shows us how we can have a red-hot passion for Christ!
Wake Up! Pastor Mike examines the word to the church at Sardis: a church with a great name and a great reputation. Yet Christ will call this church, "DEAD." Christ's remedy for the church at Sardis is a call to "Wake up!"
You Have What it Takes! Pt.1 In today's study Pastor Mike Fritscher examines the life of Job and how we was able to face enormous trials! You, likewise, can have what it takes to face any trial, to be all that God has called you to be!
You Have What it Takes! Pt.2 In today's study Pastor Mike Fritscher shows us why, if you are in Christ, you have what it takes! Every time you face life's trials, you have what Jesus had at the cross when He bore the greatest burden of all - your burden!
You Have What it Takes! Pt.3 Trials are a testing of our faith, and it's through testing that God can accomplish His great purposes for us! Today we examine Peter, and how he failed the test... yet still found God's restoration!
You Have What God Can Use! Pt.1 God will multiply and use what you give to Him, no matter how insignificant it is! God takes those seemingly insignificant things, makes them significant in His hands, and uses them to accomplish His purposes!
You Have What God Can Use! Pt.2 God has placed in everyone of us skills and talents and abilities that He wants to use for His glory! Whatever you have, He wants you to offer it back to Him that it might bring Him glory! Are you giving what you have?
New LIFE Resolutions! Why is it so hard to make our resolutions last? Find out the kinds of resolutions that make for lasting change, as Pastor Mike Fritscher encourages us to not just make New Year's resolutions, but to make New Life resolutions!
God's Reason for the Season! Find out the true meaning of the Christmas story, beginning with the angel's proclamation to the shepherds that "there is born for you a savior, which is Christ the Lord." Why did Jesus come? For you, a savior!
Remarkable Families of Christmas! Pt.1 What does it take to have a remarkable family? Pastor Mike Fritscher shares with us the keys to successful family life by studying the family of Zacharias, Elizabeth, and their son known as John the Baptist.
Remarkable Families of Christmas! Pt.2 Pastor Mike Fritscher examines two essential qualities of Joseph and Mary: faith and obedience! By believing an "impossible" word and trusting God above all else, we too can fulfill the purposes of God!
The Weapons of Our Warfare Pt. 1:The Weapon of Truth In part one of this study of the armor of God from Ephesians 6, Pastor Mike discusses how, by holding fast to the first weapon -the weapon of truth - we will see the victory of God!
The Weapons of Our Warfare Pt. 2:Overcoming the Deceiver Our Enemy, Satan, is known as "the Deceiver." In this study, we continue to discuss the weapon of truth. To overcome the deceiver, we must know the Truth: Christ and His Word!
The Weapons of Our Warfare Pt. 3:Overcoming the Accuser The Enemy is also called "the Accuser." In this study, we discuss the breastplate of righteousness. Putting on this weapon protects our hearts from the Enemy's words against us!
The Weapons of Our Warfare Pt. 4: Overcoming the Thief Scripture says the Enemy comes to "kill, steal, and destroy." What more than anything else does the Enemy attempt to rob us of? Our peace. We overcome the "Thief" by walking in peace!
The Weapons of Our Warfare Pt. 5: Overcoming the Thief, cont. We again study the shoes of peace by examining David, who during times of great trial, "strengthened himself in the Lord." During any trial, find out how to put on the shoes of peace!
The Weapons of Our Warfare Pt. 6:The Shield of Faith Today we look at the shield of faith, and how it was designed "to ex-tinguish the flaming arrows of the Enemy." When you walk by faith by believing God's Word, you will overwhelmingly conquer!
Celebrating Our Recovery! Whether it's alcohol, drugs, pornography, or any other addiction, these strongholds can destroy our lives, robbing us of the life God has for us. Today Pastor Mike takes a look at what true and lasting recovery looks like!
Supernatural Recovery, Pt2 Whatever we chase after in this life, our addictions are an empty attempt to make us happy. Yet in today's study of the Beatitudes, Pastor Mike shows us the secret to happiness, and the first step to recovery: humility!
Supernatural Recovery, Pt3 Is your life characterized by a gentleness or do you have an edge to you, a harshness in dealing with others? In today's study of the Beatitudes, Pastor Mike helps us redefine gentleness and how it can become our nature!
Supernatural Recovery, Pt4 Do you react to others with a critical or judgmental spirit? In today's study of the Beatitudes, Pastor Mike uses the illustrations of Zacceus & the Good Samaritarian to explain the importance of mercy in a recovered life!
Supernatural Recovery, Pt5 Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” In today's study, Pastor Mike Fritscher shows us how Christ comes to give us peace - despite turmoil and conflict - and how we are to bring that peace to everyone around us!
Psalm 1:Finding True Happiness! In part one of this series on the Psalms, we see the secret to being "blessed," or happy: delighting in God's Word! In today's study, pastor Mike shows us how it can transform our marriages and our relationships!
Psalm 22:Finding Strength to Endure! Have you ever in desperation felt, "Where are you God?" In part two of this series on the Psalms, pastor Mike Fritscher examines Psalm 22, where David gives us six ways to respond in the midst of a struggle!
Psalm 103:Remembering His Benefits! Too often we forget what God has done. In today's study, pastor Mike examines Psalm 103, where David lists the five benefits of knowing God: forgiveness, healing, redemption, rewards, and renewal!
Psalm 96:Show & Tell What is "God's glory?" Psalm 96 commands us to "Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples." Today, Pastor Mike Fritscher explains “God's glory” in ways we can easily understand!
Psalm 19:God Speaks! God IS speaking, and in ways we may not always recognize! In today's message, Pastor Mike Fritscher explores Psalm 19, which describes the many ways in which God is speaking! God speaks... are you listening?
Psalm 27:Fearless Trust! Are you fearfully facing an uncertain future? Whether on the run from Saul or facing down a giant, David overcame his fears - and you can too! This study of Psalm 27 will give you four principles to eliminate all your fears!
Psalm 37:A Bright & Certain Future! Psalm 37 promises a hopeful future for the "righteous." But what does it mean to be righteous, and how do we become it? Today, Pastor Mike examines the instructions for the righteous, and the hope it brings!
Psalm 40:Good News of Redemption! The Good News of Psalm 40 is that not only does God come to pull us out of our sin and darkness, but He sets us on the Rock, Jesus Christ! In this message, we discover the secrets of enduring “life-change!
Psalm 32:The Way to Happiness! What makes you happy? Psalm 32 tells us that true happiness comes when we know that our sins are forgiven. Today, Pastor Mike explains how we can get a fresh start, showing us the way to true happiness!
Psalm 90:Numbering Our Days! The Psalmist asks God that He would "teach us to number our days, that we may present to You a heart of wisdom." Pastor Mike Fritscher examines this fleeting nature of time, & shows how we can make the most of it!
Psalm 90:Making Right Choices! Whether in decisions about our life's calIing, in our relationships, or in making right choices in difficult times, wisdom is something we all so desperately need. Find out how its available to every one of us!
Psalm 90:Motivated By Love! Scripture tells us that we are to motivate "one another to love and good deeds." In today's study, Pastor Mike Fritscher takes a look at how lovingkindness motivates God, and how we are to be motivated!
Psalm 90:Sustainable Joy! If God has designed us to experience joy and happiness, why is it so hard to make it last? In this study, Pastor Mike Fritscher shows us how we can experience happiness every single day of our lives!
Power of the Resurrected Life! Why is it we feel so powerless when it comes to life's difficulties? When Jesus Christ walked out of the tomb, He brought with Him all the power of the resurrection! And that power is available to every believer!
Nature & Work of God's Word Pt.1Scripture says that Jesus Christ is "the Word" of God! In the introduction to this series on the nature and work of God's Word, Pastor Mike Fritscher reveals all that the Word is intended to do in your life!
Nature & Work of God's Word Pt.2 Are you feeling troubled, weary, even "broken down" - in need of restoration? Psalm 19 says that God's Word comes to restore the soul: to save, deliver, refresh and transform the very center of your being!
Faithful Stewards Pt.1 Whether it's our talents, our possessions, our children and spouses, or even the Word itself, God has entrusted to each of us that which is dear to Him. What are you doing with that which belongs to God?
Faithful Stewards Pt.2 In Matthew 25, the "parable of the talents", we see 2 kinds of servants: one that is "good and faithful"; the other, "wicked and lazy." How do we become the good and faithful steward? What makes a faithful steward "faithful?"
Faithful Stewards Pt.3 God comes that He might have "first place in everything." That means that in every decision we make - including financial ones - He is to have first place! Question is: does God occupy first place in how you spend your money?
Faithful Stewards Pt.4 Pastor Mike discusses the kingdom principle of return, which means whatever you give it comes back to you! What are you giving and what are you giving to? What are you investing in and what do you see coming back to you?
Faithful Stewards Pt.5 Pastor Mike discusses the principle of first fruits, which basically means that just as God gave us His first born Son, He likewise expects us to give our first and our best! God deserves to have the first of everything that we are!
Who We Are, What We Have, How We Are to Live Pt.1 Who do you allow to define who you are? In 1st Peter, the author defines who we are in Christ! Are you struggling with an image others have cast you in? Find out today who God says you are!
Who We Are, What We Have, How We Are to Live Pt.2 Did you know that if you belong to Christ, you are "chosen" by God? What an awesome thought: that God has chosen you and given you certain gifts that you might have influence in this world! Who We Are, What We Have, How We Are to Live Pt.3 In verse 3 we see that we are children of God - we have God as our Father! But God doesn't just "birth" you then abandon you. God is your Father who is always drawing you back to Him!
Who We Are, What We Have, How We Are to Live Pt.4 In a continuation from part 3 we see that we have God as our Father! When life is hard and we don't think we can go on, we have our Father, God, who wants to carry us -to see us through!
Who We Are, What We Have, How We Are to Live Pt.5 In part 5 of this series we see that we are heirs of God. That means that God our Father has given us an inheritance! What an amazing thought: God our Father saying, "All that I have is yours!"
Who We Are, What We Have, How We Are to Live Pt.6 In 1st Peter, we see that as children and heirs of God, we are "protected by the power of God." Yet how do we remain protected from the temptations and bad decisions we so often make? Who We Are, What We Have, How We Are to Live Pt.7 In 1st Peter, we see that because we are children and heirs of God, we are to "greatly rejoice!" In today's message, Mike Fritscher describes the five things Scripture says will bring you great joy! Who We Are, What We Have, How We Are to Live Pt.8 Even though we may be "distressed by various trials," we are to "greatly rejoice." In this study we examine Elijah, Job, and David, who, in spite of their circumstance, were able to rejoice!
A Man Called Peter, Pt. 1Do you ever wonder how God could ever use you? In a man called Peter, we see a common man, a fisherman, called to be a part of God's work and ministry. Peter wasn't perfect; but Peter left everything to follow Jesus!
A Man Called Peter, Pt. 2 When we look at Peter's life, there are three important questions that Jesus asks him - and really, each one of us. In today's study, we take a look at the first two of these: "Who do you say that I am?" and "Why do you doubt?"
A Man Called Peter, Pt. 3 In today's study, Pastor Mike Fritscher examines the last of 3 questions: "Do you love Me?" After denying Christ three times on the way to the cross, Jesus returns to Peter with this plea: I still love you; won't you love Me?
Living Worship, Pt. 1 What is worship? In today's message, Pastor Mike Fritscher examines the true meaning of worship. In the story of Jesus' encounter with the "woman at the well," Jesus takes the opportunity to tell us what worship truly is!
Living Worship, Pt. 2 What does it mean to be a "worshipper" of God? In studying Romans 12, Pastor Mike Fritscher digs deeper into the meaning of true worship, showing that true worship is a lifestyle of imitating God and walking in obedience!
Reconciliation, Pt. 1 Are you in a relationship that's marked by strife and division? 2 Corinthians 5 says God "reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and gave us the ministry of reconciliation." If you are in Christ, reconciliation can be yours today!
Reconciliation, Pt. 2 In a continuation of this series, Pastor Mike Fritscher shares from scripture the five principles of reconciliation, chief of which is that you must "make the first move!" How do you "make the first move" to make things right?
Reconciliation, Pt. 3 Scripture says that if you are in Christ, you are a reconciler! In the conclusion of this series, Pastor Mike Fritscher explains how through our lifestyle and our words we are to bring this reconciliation to others.
Praying Like Jesus, Pt. 1 Did you know that you have a giftedness that God wants to use for His glory? In this study of John 17, we see how Christ fulfilled the work that He was brought to do! We bring glory to God when we fulfill our God-given tasks!
Praying Like Jesus, Pt. 2 In John 17 Jesus prayed, "Keep them in your name." What does it mean to be kept in His name? In today's study, we see how the names of God are to keep us - to guard, preserve, and protect each one of us!
Praying Like Jesus, Pt. 3 Jesus prays in John 17: "This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent ." Do you have a relationship with the Living God through Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life?
Praying Like Jesus, Pt. 4 Jesus prays in John 17, "these things I speak in the world so that they may have My joy made full." What are you chasing after to find happiness? When we pray with the motive of God's joy, not our own, we become joyful!
Praying Like Jesus, Pt. 5 Do you struggle with finding victory over the Enemy? Jesus prays for us in John 17:15, "I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the evil one." God's deep desire is to keep you from the "evil one!"
Praying Like Jesus, Pt. 6 Jesus prays in John 17, that we would be sanctified "in the truth." Sanctification takes away the old nature - the nature of lust, greed, and anger. Walking in bitterness? Sexual impurity? God's deep desire is your sanctification!
Praying Like Jesus, Pt. 7 In John 17 Jesus prayed, that "as You've sent me into the world, so I send them into the world." But being sent is not just about a location, we are sent to people - people who are afflicted, broken-hearted, and who are captive!
Praying Like Jesus, Pt. 8 Why are so many marriages in crisis? Whether it's your marriage, your family, or the Church, the desire of God, as Jesus prays in John 17, is that we "all be one!" Find out today the keys to oneness and unity!
Praying Like Jesus, Pt. 9 In John 17, Jesus prays: "I desire that they... be with me where I am." The desire of God is that you belong to Him! Christ prays everything else for us in John 17 so that this final request may be fulfilled in our lives!
Facing Common Temptations, Pt. 1 Do you struggle with the same temptations over and over? Scripture declares that you can be victorious over every temptation! God promises that He will provide a way of escape, every single time!
Facing Common Temptations, Pt. 2: Pride Pride is the propensity to have our own way, to do our own thing. In fact, the proud person doesn't even think he needs God. But the way of escape is to submit to God and to draw near to Him!
Facing Common Temptations, Pt. 3: Pride, cont. Pride is a life lived for self, and not for God! Yet God promises a way of escape: Jesus Christ! To overcome pride we, like Christ, must "humble ourselves." We must walk in a lifestyle of humility!
Facing Common Temptations, Pt. 4: Anger We all experience the temptation to walk in anger. Yet anger never makes things right! It never brings the peace or resolution we desire! Find out today the steps to overcoming anger in your life!
Facing Common Temptations, Pt. 5: Unbelief How do we escape the snare of unbelief which leads to so many other sins? By believing in God's promises! When we choose to believe in God, we experience God's power in our lives!
Facing Common Temptations, Pt. 6: Fear & Worry Fear is the presumption and threat of loss. But when we walk by faith, we experience gain, or all that God has to give us! When we walk in fear and worry we miss out on God's greatest gifts!
Facing Common Temptations, Pt. 7: Fear & Worry, cont. David faced a massive and intimidating foe in Goliath, while Israel's finest were "greatly afraid." How did David summon the courage to overcome his fears, and ultimately, his Enemy?
Facing Common Temptations, Pt. 8: Grumbling Many of us have the propensity to grumble and be discontent about our circumstances. This sin is as common as fear and worry, lust and anger! How do you escape the snare of discontentment?
Facing Common Temptations, Pt. 9: Depression & Anxiety If depression, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts can happen to the prophet Elijah, no doubt they can come to you and me! Find out today how you can beat anxiety and depression!
Facing Common Temptations, Pt. 10: Critical & Judgmental Spirit Scripture says that "in that you judge another, you condemn yourself." In Matthew 7, Jesus lays out the principles of freedom from a critical and judgmental spirit!
Facing Common Temptations, Pt. 11: Idolatry Idolatry can be described as anyone or anything in your life that you place before God. It is the belief that someone or something will bring you the joy and fulfillment that only God can bring!
Escaping the Enemy's Snare, Pt. 1: Through Complete Obedience! In studying 1 Samuel 15 and the example of Saul, we see a King who only obeys God partially, which leads us to the crux of today's message: "Partial obedience is disobedience."
Escaping the Enemy's Snare, Pt.2: Through Living by the Spirit! The reason why we fall to temptation is because we choose not to follow after the spirit of God! Yet Galatians 5 says, "walk by the spirit, and you will not carry out the desires of the flesh!"
Escaping the Enemy's Snare, Pt.3: Through Desperate Means! Are your struggles with tempation characterized by bondage & addiction? If so, then desperate times call for desperate measures! Scripture shows us a way of escape: through fasting!
Prayer & Fasting, Pt.1 Are you faced with a difficult situation or circumstance? Using the example of God's intervention into the lives of Lindy and Kathryn Heinrichs, we see the power of prayer and fasting! What desperate measures would you take?
Prayer & Fasting, Pt.2 Are you weighted down with a heavy burden concerning your own life or the life of someone you love? Hear testimony of Shellie Hooper, who fasted over a burden for her son, and how her family experienced the freedom of God!
Prayer & Fasting, Pt.3 In this study of Isaiah 58, we see the five purposes of fasting! Central to these is freedom! When we walk in a period of prayer and fasting, God promises that His purpose of freedom will be accomplished in your life!
What to Do When We Fail! In contrast to the earlier study of the faith of David, this message examines the failure of David, later in life: of adultery, deception, and murder. How did David overcome this moral collapse to be fully restored to God?
A Blessing Through Our Words Your words are significant, whether they build others up or tear others down. What words are coming from your mouth? We are called to be a blessing through our words!
Our Times Are in His Hand! In this study of Psalm 31, Pastor Mike examine's David's season of hardship, and how his trust in God carried him through. No matter the trial, there is hope in proclaiming as the Psalmist did: "My times are in Your Hand!"
Seeing As Jesus Sees! Are you seeing life as Jesus sees? Are you hearing God in the daily circumstances of your life? Everyday, God wants to speak; God wants to show you a bit if His glory!
Waiting for His Word! In this Christmas message, Pastor Mike explains how we are to believe in God's promises, then watch and wait for Him to speak and to fulfill these promises!
New Year's Revolution! In today's message, Pastor Mike shares how we don't need another "resolution;" we need a "revolution," a life change, where we put aside the gods of this world and resolve to serve Him completely!
Gifted and Called! Jesus Christ called a handful of fishermen to leave their nets and follow Him. Likewise, if you are a believer in Jesus, God has placed a call on your life! And when God calls you, He doesn't take it back... it's irrevocable!
Our One Hope, God's Glory! In this message, pastor Mike Fritscher takes a look at what God's purpose is for our lives! In studying the account of creation in Genesis, we see that we were created to bear His image, to reflect His glory!
Principles of the Death & Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ! When Christ died on the cross, immediately things began to happen! And when you die - die to yourself, to sin, to the world, to your dreams, immediately God is able to work in your life!
An Ordered Life! God told King Hezekiah to "set your house in order, for you shall die and not live." In this message, pastor Mike explains that to have a "house in order" we must have right relationships with Christ, and our spouses!
Turning Our Hearts to Our Children! Malachi 4:6 says that God "will restore the hearts of the fathers to their children." In this message, pastor Mike looks at the relationships between parents and children, and how God desires them to be!
The Legacy We Leave Our Children! The Psalmist proclaimed, "my heritage is beautiful to me." In this message, Pastor Mike, in looking at the legacy of John the Baptist, gives us three principles on how we can leave our children a godly heritage!
Victory in Stressful Times! Are you facing uncertainties? Difficulties in relationships? Financial struggles? In this message, pastor Mike takes a look at Psalm 31, and how trusting in God through the uncertainties of life can assure the victory!
Remaining in His Joy! Are you experiencing depression? Has your life been robbed of joy? In this message, pastor Mike takes a look at the life of Elijah, and how he overcame depression and was able to move on to all God had for him!
Rejoicing Always! Scripture says we are to "rejoice always." Given the challenges and struggles that we all face, how is this "always" possible? In this message, pastor Mike shows us how we can find the joy of the Lord in any circumstance, any trial!
Our Response When We Don't Know What to Do! When we go through the trial and the struggle, what will be our first response? In this study, pastor Mike examines the life of King Jehoshaphat, and how he responded to crisis!
Hearts Prepared for Our First Response! When crisis comes, why do we often not respond the way we should? In this study, pastor Mike compares the lives of Kings Rehoboam and Jehoshaphat, and how they each responded to crisis.
Our First Response to the Hurting! In this series, we've looked at how to respond in times of personal crisis. In this study, pastor Mike takes a look at the life of Nehemiah, and how he responded to the crises of others.
Reflecting the Names of God Pt. 1 Pastor Mike examines the name Jehovah Jireh - I AM your provider! When we reflect the name of God as Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides, we becomes instruments of His provision!
Reflecting the Names of God Pt. 2 Pastor Mike examines the name Jehovah Shalom - I AM your peace! When we reflect the name of God as Jehovah Shalom, the God who is peace, we becomes instruments of His peace.
Reflecting the Names of God Pt. 3 Pastor Mike examines the name Jesus, which means "Savior, Deliverer." Jesus comes not only comes to save us from eternal separation from God, but also to save us from our sin today!
Reflecting the Names of God Pt. 4 Pastor Mike examines the name Emmanuel Jesus, which means "God is with us to deliver us." Jesus comes that we might master the sin in our lives!
Reflecting the Names of God Pt. 5 Pastor Mike examines the name Jehovah M'Kaddesh, which means "I AM your sanctifier." God comes to sanctify us, to make us holy. Given our imperfections, how does God do this?
Reflecting the Names of God Pt. 6 Pastor Mike continues to examine the name Jehovah M'Kaddesh, which means "I AM your sanctifier." The starting point for God's sanctifying work is to remove the root of bitterness from our lives!
Reflecting the Names of God Pt. 7 Pastor Mike explores the name Jehovah Shammah, which means "I AM present." Whether times are good or bad, God's desire is to dwell in your life, to be Jehovah Shammah - the God who is present!
Reflecting the Names of God Pt. 8 Pastor Mike continues his study of the name Jehovah Shammah. In examining the life of Joseph, we see that God's presence will not only bring you rest, but will distinguish you from the rest of the world!
Reflecting the Names of God Pt. 9 Pastor Mike continues his third message on the name Jehovah Shammah, meaning "I AM present." As we continue to examine the life of Joseph, we see another result of God's presence -- we become fruitful!
Principles of Fruitfulness, Pt. 1 Pastor Mike continues to examine the life of Joseph, who Scripture calls "a "fruitful vine." A distinguishing mark of the believer is fruitfulness - a spirit of increase in your life!
Principles of Fruitfulness, Pt. 2 Pastor Mike continues to examine the life of Joseph and why he was so fruitful. In this message, we learn two principles that can make for a great harvest in every person's life!
Principles of Fruitfulness, Pt. 3 Pastor Mike continues his study of Joseph. Scripture says that when we sow to the Spirit, we reap eternal life! What kind of seed are you sowing into the lives of your families, your children?
Principles of Fruitfulness, Pt. 4 Pastor Mike continues to examine how the "seeds" we sow today (the words, thoughts, and actions we take daily) will be reaped in our families for generations to come!
Imitating the One We Love! Pt. 1 Paul says in Ephesians, that if we love Jesus Christ, we will imitate Him! How do we Imitate Christ? In part one of this series, Pastor Mike shows us that we imitate Jesus by serving one another in love!
Imitating the One We Love! Pt. 2 When Jesus Christ gave His life as a ransom, He redeemed us - He paid the price for us, to set us free from sin! Pastor Mike shows us that we imitate Jesus by reflecting this redemption to those around us!
Living a Redemptive Life! Pt. 1 Using an interview with Mike Martin whose fractured relationship with his own father was restored, Pastor Mike shows us that every relationship is redeemable! Are there fractured relationships in your life?
Living a Redemptive Life! Pt. 2 Pastor Mike shows us that we are redeemed from a futile way of life! Christ's redemption means life is no longer futile and meaningless; life is no longer wasted!
Living a Redemptive Life! Pt. 3 Pastor Mike shows us that we are to reflect redemption through forgiveness! The root of unforgiveness is bitterness, and scripture says that bitterness will defile everyone around us!
Being Unoffendable! Pastor Mike examines the life of Joseph. Being hated, sold into slavery, falsely imprisoned and seemingly forgotten, how did he remain "unoffendable?"
Unoffendable, Yet Accountable! Pastor Mike continues to examine what it means to be "unoffendable," and how we can extend both forgiveness and accountability, even in the most difficult relationships!
Choosing the One Thing Necessary! Are you "worried, bothered, and distracted by so many things?" In this message, Pastor Mike takes a look at the story of Martha and Mary, and how they each responsed to the presence of Jesus.
When Jesus Christ is First! Pt. 1 Is your life characterized by stress, trouble, and turmoil? In this message, Pastor Mike suggests that when Christ is Lord over your life - your marriage, your relationships, your finances - everything falls into place!
When Jesus Christ is First! Pt. 2 In this message, Pastor Mike continues his study on idolatry - loving something in this life more than you love God. There's only one thing in this life which brings the peace and joy we all ultimately desire: it's Christ!
When Jesus Christ is First! Pt. 3 In this message, Pastor Mike examines the story of the rich young ruler, who walked away from Christ because he put his trust in his possessions. What are you trusting in to fulfill what only Christ can fulfill?
When Jesus Christ is First! Pt. 4 In this message, Pastor Mike concludes his study on idolatry. Whether its loving the world, money, the flesh, or approval, nothing else satisfies! Only loving Christ can bring the contentment we are all longing for! |