Throughout the book of James, the theme of humility in life is highlighted again and again as a foundational value for Christians. In this episode we explore how a heart of humility ought to impact the way we think and speak about time. Time is a gift God has given to each of us, and of which we will give an account.

In this episode, Grant Stine, one of our House Church leaders and a good friend of mine, is teaching about the command God gives us to “speak evil of no one”. This has enormous implications for all of our relationships, and has direct implications on our relationship with God.

Easter Sunday 2025. In this message we explore from the Scriptures how the resurrection changes our thinking!

In this episode, we consider a few of James thought provoking questions out of chapter 4. These are intense questions that uncover a war of sinful passions going on inside each of us that wrecks havoc in our relationship with others and with God. The good news is God gives more grace as we humble ourselves, and James guides us in how to do just that.

In this episode, we will consider a thought provoking question from James…Who is a wise and understanding person? How do we know? Where does wisdom come from? What prevents someone from being wise? God not only wants to provide you with answers to these questions, he wants to help you understand the equation…

This simple letter, one of the earliest of the New Testament writings, reminds Jesus followers of the core values and practices we are to live out individually as disciples of Jesus and together as a unified church family. If you plan on speaking or using words in any way shape or form any time soon…well you might want to listen intently to this message! One of our elders, Joe Florence, is teaching from James 3 about the use of our words to bless or to curse and how our words actually set a course for our life.

This simple letter, one of the earliest of the New Testament writings, reminds Jesus followers of the core values and practices we are to live out individually as disciples of Jesus and together as a unified church family. In this message, we learn from James about the dynamic between faith and good works. I know you’ll be challenged and encouraged as you listen with an open heart today.

This simple letter, one of the earliest of the New Testament writings, reminds Jesus followers of the core values and practices we are to live out individually as disciples of Jesus and together as a unified church family. In this message, we learn from James how to be a people who show no partiality but cultivate a community where everyone experiences the favor of everyone.

We are taking a break from our series on James in order to Celebrate and Give Thanks, sharing highlights and testimonies of what God has done in our church over the last year. We’ll share vision for who God has called us to be at Antioch Lake Cities, and share specific things we sense God leading us into in the coming year.

This simple letter, one of the earliest of the New Testament writings, reminds Jesus followers of the core values and practices we are to live out individually as disciples of Jesus and together as a unified church family. In this message, Marty West, who is one of the elders of our church and a spiritual father to many, is going to be teaching us from the end of James 1 on being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.

This simple letter, the earliest of the New Testament writings, reminds followers of Jesus of the core values and practices we are called to live out personally as disciples and communally as a church family. In this message we explore the values, mindsets, and practices that enable followers of Jesus to remain steadfast under trial.

Through this simple letter, the earliest of the New Testament writings, James who was a leader and pastor in the Jerusalem church, reminds followers of Jesus who God is, who they are, and how they are to actively practice their faith individually and collectively as the church.

We are crying out for God to fill us afresh with His WORD, with His SPIRIT, and with His POWER that we might walk in His FULLNESS and RIGHTEOUSNESS in every area of our lives. In this message, we are looking into the Scriptures, the very words of Jesus, as he counsels us in how to not settle for less than all He has for us in this life and in the life to come.

We are crying out for God to fill us afresh with His WORD, with His SPIRIT, and with His POWER that we might walk in His FULLNESS and RIGHTEOUSNESS in every area of our lives. Ever wonder how Jesus was empowered to do the mighty works he did in His earthly ministry? In this message we discover the surprising truth that has significant implications for us today and how we live our lives each day.

We are crying out for God to fill us afresh with His WORD, with His SPIRIT, and with His POWER that we might walk in His FULLNESS and RIGHTEOUSNESS in every area of our lives. In this message, we learn about Jesus’ invitation to us to come to Him and drink of the living water he gives. What is this living water? Listen and find out!

The heart cry of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting to begin 2025 is FILL US, LORD! We are crying out for God to fill us afresh with His WORD, with His SPIRIT, and with His POWER that we might walk in His FULLNESS and RIGHTEOUSNESS in every area of our lives. In our relationship with Him, our relationships with others and our witness to the world.

We are dedicated, by the grace of God, to protecting, valuing, honoring, cherishing, and fighting for LIFE in all of its stages, from the womb to the tomb, but especially the LIFE of the most vulnerable among us and in our world.

No matter how well we plan, train, prepare, coordinate, save, safeguard, anticipate, or attempt to take control of life, we all will face unknown challenges, trials, and threats, along with opportunities and blessings behind the doors that we will walk through in 2025. The good news is that behind every door, the LORD is waiting to give us the grace we need for everything we encounter.

The season of Advent is a special time for Jesus followers around the world as we remember the incredible, mind-boggling, and wondrous true story that is at the center of human history - the arrival of Jesus Christ, who is the promised Messiah, Savior and Light of the world. In the Advent of Jesus, God was fulfilling his promise to give His people a hope, making everlasting peace, triggering inexpressible joy, while manifesting His steadfast love for all mankind.

The season of Advent is a special time for Jesus followers around the world as we remember the incredible, mind-boggling, and wondrous true story that is at the center of human history - the arrival of Jesus Christ, who is the promised Messiah, Savior and Light of the world. In the Advent of Jesus, God was fulfilling his promise to give His people a hope, making everlasting peace, triggering inexpressible joy, while manifesting His steadfast love for all mankind.