Pressure Points: Conflict Management

Dr. Conway Edwards, Lead Pastor Bible References: James 4:1-4; James 1:17 As we turn to James chapter 4, we observe that James not only raises the question of what causes conflict, he answers it, giving both the specific causes of the problem and the cure.  We...

A Father’s Love

Stephen G. Brown Bible References: Luke 15:11-32; Ephesians 6:4   There is no love like a father’s love; it is foundational to our ability to love God.  A father’s love paves the way for an individual to experience the love of the God Father.  It has been said...

Trending: Side “Chickology” | Side “Slickology”

Pastor Keith Battle Bible References: Genesis 16:1-4; Genesis 21:8-14; Genesis 29:16-25; Proverbs 6:26   Do not be distracted by a “side chick” (female) or “side slick” (male) – always keep family first. These distractions occur because of some perceived lack at...

Reflections of Our Heart…Wisdom vs. Knowledge

Dr. Conway Edwards, Lead Pastor Bible References: James 3:13-18 What we say is a reflection of what’s in our heart, therefore we must constantly guard and protect it because it reflects how we relate to others. Our behavior and speech demonstrates our wisdom. ...

Pressure Points: Taming The Tongue

Dr. Conway Edwards, Lead Pastor Bible References: James 3:1-12, Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 15:28, Proverbs 16:23, Psalms 119:11, Joshua 1:8   James chapter 3 focuses on the tongue; he reminds us how important and impactful our words are.  They can lift you up or...

Pressure Points: Preparation

Dr. Conway Edwards, Lead Pastor Bible References: James 1:18-25 What type of spiritual gardener are you?  Do you spend unhurried time with the word of God?  Do you breath in the external word to revitalize what He has implanted within you? Philippians 4:11 teaches us...