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Faith IRL: The Temptation Trap (James 1:12 – 18)
Temptation always shows you the bait. It never shows you the trap. James reminds us that temptation is something every one of us faces—but it doesn’t have to control us. In this message by Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D. from James 1:12–18, we look at how temptation works, why our vulnerable moments matter, and how making the right decisions before temptation arrives can change everything. We’ll also look at Jesus’ own experience with temptation and discover a powerful truth for…
Faith IRL: When Life Gets REal
Faith is easy to talk about when life is going according to plan. But what happens when the pressure hits? In the opening verses of James, we discover a faith built for real life—for unexpected trials, unanswered questions, financial pressure, strained relationships, and seasons when we simply don’t know what to do next. James reminds us that God can use the pressure we didn’t choose to produce a maturity we couldn’t gain any other way. In this message from James…
The Cost of Unity
We live in an age of fragmentation. Politics, culture, preferences, and opinions constantly sort us into opposing camps. But the church is called to be different—a place where people who might never have chosen one another learn to love one another because of Jesus. In Psalm 133, David describes unity with two surprising images: holy oil and refreshing dew. Unity is sacred. Unity gives life. And unity offers a divided and exhausted world a glimpse of something better—the Kingdom of…
A Community Set Apart
Unity sounds wonderful—until actual people are involved. In a world that constantly sorts, labels, and divides us, Psalm 133 offers a beautiful vision: God’s people living together in harmony. But Christian unity does not mean uniformity. It means different people, with different backgrounds, preferences, personalities, and convictions, learning to belong to one another because Jesus has made us one. In this message, P:reaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., explores what it means for the church to become “A Community Set Apart”—a…
When it Gets Personal
When It Gets Personal | Psalm 73 Why do dishonest people seem to prosper while those who try to honor God struggle? Psalm 73 gives voice to one of the most personal battles of the human heart: envy. In this message from Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., we discover that the deepest problem isn’t just the brokenness around us—it’s the disorder within us. Asaph’s honest confession leads us from comparison and resentment to worship and renewed perspective. If you’ve ever…
What Holds When the World Shakes
What holds when the world shakes? We live in a world of constant outrage, uncertainty, and anxiety. News cycles never stop. Social media fuels fear. Politics divide. Financial markets fluctuate. Relationships disappoint. When everything around us feels unstable, where can we find something that truly holds? In this message from Psalm 2, Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., explores one of the most important questions of our time: What holds when the world shakes? Rather than calling us to panic or…
Why the World Is Angry
Why does the world seem so angry—and why is it so easy for that anger to get inside us? In this opening message from our new series, Psalms for a Fractured World: Following God in an Age of Rage, Gordon Dabbs explores Psalm 2 and its surprising diagnosis of human anger. Beneath much of our outrage are deeper struggles with control, fear, and resistance to God’s rule. The good news is that God is not anxious, threatened, or overwhelmed. He…
When No One Is Watching
What kind of person are you when no one is watching? In this message from Proverbs 10:9, Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., explores the quiet power of integrity, diligence, and faithfulness. Character is not built in one dramatic moment. It is formed through thousands of ordinary choices: keeping your word, doing honest work, admitting when you are wrong, and showing up even when no one is there to applaud. Through humor, practical wisdom, and the unforgettable story of a young…
Circle of Trust
Have you ever noticed how you start sounding like the people you spend the most time with? The truth is, nobody becomes wise alone. In this message on Proverbs 13:20 from Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., we explore one of the most overlooked influences on our spiritual lives: our closest relationships. Your friends don’t just affect what you do—they shape who you become. In this sermon you’ll discover: • Why wisdom is caught as much as it’s taught • How…
Work on Your Words
In this message from our Street Smarts series, Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., reminds us that words are never “just words.” Proverbs 18:21 says, “The tongue can bring death or life,” and every day our words are shaping our relationships, our homes, our church, and even our own hearts. Words can wound or heal. They can tear down or build up. They can push people away or point them toward Jesus. In a world filled with noise, opinions, arguments, texts,…
Being My Own GPS
What happens when you’re convinced you know the way… but you’re headed in the wrong direction? In Week 2 of our Street Smarts series, we explore one of the most beloved passages in Proverbs: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…” (Proverbs 3:5-6) The biggest decisions in life aren’t simply navigation problems—they’re trust problems. We all want God’s guidance, but often on our terms. We want clarity without surrender, direction without dependence,…
Read the Signs
Read the Signs | Street Smarts, Part 1 We live in a world overflowing with information, opinions, hot takes, notifications, and noise. But more information doesn’t automatically lead to more wisdom. In this first message from our Street Smarts series, Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., opens up the book of Proverbs and reveals that wisdom begins not with intelligence, experience, or self-confidence—but with a reverent relationship with God. Together we’ll explore three warning signs that can lead us away from…