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What if the one thing missing from the modern Church isn't more knowledge—but more reverence?
In this powerful message from Acts chapters 4 and 5, Pastor Ryan Williams explores the sobering story of Ananias and Sapphira and challenges believers to rediscover the fear of the Lord.
The early Church wasn't built on casual Christianity. It was marked by holiness, generosity, bold faith, and a deep awareness of God's presence. They understood that God wasn't just loving and merciful—He was holy. That reverence shaped the way they lived, gave, served, and followed Jesus.
This message confronts the temptation to perform faith instead of living it. God isn't impressed by appearances—He sees the heart. He knows our motives, our hidden struggles, and the places where we've held back from fully surrendering to Him.
The fear of the Lord isn't about living in terror. It's living with such awe and reverence for God's holiness that every decision becomes an opportunity to honor Him. It's choosing surrender over performance, obedience over convenience, and holiness over compromise.
If you've become comfortable in your faith or simply want to grow closer to Jesus, this message is a call back to wholehearted devotion.
Bible Verses
Acts 4:32–37
Acts 5:1–11
Malachi 3:10
1 Corinthians 10:23
Romans 3:23
Romans 6:23
James 1:17
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26 Jul 2026
The Slow Miracle | Pastor Cody Wilson
What if your greatest miracle isn't the one that happens in a moment—but the one that changes you over time?
We often pray for God to remove the struggle, fix the problem, or open the door immediately. But what if He's doing something even greater? What if Jesus is more interested in walking with you through the journey than rushing you to the destination?
In this message, Pastor Cody Wilson explores the Road to Emmaus in Luke 24 and reveals how some of God's greatest miracles don't happen in an instant—they happen one faithful step at a time.
Whether you're facing financial pressure, struggling in your marriage, battling anxiety, or simply wondering where God is, this message is a reminder that He hasn't abandoned you. He's walking beside you, shaping your heart, changing your perspective, and building your faith through the process.
The destination matters—but so does the journey.
Sometimes the miracle isn't that your circumstances change overnight.
Sometimes the miracle is who you become while trusting God through them.
Bible Verses
Luke 24:13–35
Luke 24:15
Luke 24:27
Luke 24:31–32
Jeremiah 29:11
Philippians 4:19
Luke 6:38
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20 Jul 2026
Think on These Things | Pastor Brad Williams
How do you find peace when your mind won't slow down? Discover the biblical path to lasting peace through Philippians 4:8 and Isaiah 26:3, and learn how fixing your thoughts on Christ can transform your everyday life.
What if the biggest battle you're facing isn't around you—but between your ears?
Most of us know what it's like to replay the past, worry about the future, or lie awake because our minds won't slow down. We chase peace, but it always feels just out of reach.
In this message, Pastor Brad Williams walks through Philippians 4 and reminds us that peace isn't found when life gets easier—it's found when our minds learn to rest in Jesus.
God never promised a life without problems. He did promise perfect peace for those whose minds are fixed on Him.
If you've been carrying anxiety, regret, fear, or constant mental noise, this message is an invitation to stop letting your thoughts control you and start filtering them through God's truth.
Because what fills your mind will eventually shape your life.
Bible Verses
Philippians 4:8
Isaiah 26:3
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