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One Thing I Ask

Yesterday is gone, and tomorrow has not yet come. Today is the day we have been given – and today is the day to worship. If you could ask God for anything, what would you ask? Healing? Relief from a financial burden? Help for someone you love? Our needs seem endless. Yet David begins Psalm 27 not with a request, but with a declaration: “The LORD is my light and my salvation.” We live in a world of spiritual darkness and warfare. The attacks are real, the storms are inevitable, and sometimes it feels as though we are outnumbered. But the Lord is our stronghold. In Him we find a place of safety and rest. And David’s declaration leads to a desire: “One thing I have asked of the LORD… to dwell in the house of the LORD.” More than what God can give him, David wants God Himself. To seek the Lord is to put action to our faith – through prayer, Scripture, worship, and fellowship with other believers. God’s Word is living, and His Spirit dwells within His people. He desires to bring the reality of heaven into our lives here and now. The enemy knows the power of the fellowship and seeks to divide us, but God designed His church so that fellowship with one another is part of our fellowship with Him. Psalm 27 ultimately calls us to a faith that declares who God is, desires His presence, seeks Him faithfully, and learns to wait for the Lord. The storm may be here today – or it may be coming tomorrow. But today, we can seek Him, rest in Him, and worship Him. “The LORD is my light and my salvation: Whom shall I fear?…” ~~ Psalm 27:1

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Riley Pate September 6, 2026

Finishing Well

As we conclude our series on the Life of Elijah, we see a prophet who never wavered in his obedience to God. Though King Ahaziah had witnessed the fulfillment of God’s judgment on his own parents, Ahab and Jezebel, he still refused to seek the Lord, choosing instead to inquire of a pagan god. Elijah faithfully delivered God’s message without compromise, despite repeated threats against his life. His unwavering courage challenges us to ask: Where are we tempted to compromise? It’s easy to make excuses – our age, our schedule, our resources, or our fears – but Elijah simply obeyed when God called. The gospel is worth standing for, even when the cost is high. The series concludes with Elijah’s remarkable departure as he is taken to heaven in a chariot of fire. His mantle is passed to Elisha, a faithful disciple who recognizes that nothing in this world is more valuable than following God and walking in His Spirit. Elijah’s legacy reminds us that a life of steadfast obedience leaves an eternal impact. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” ~~ 2 Timothy 4:7

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Riley Pate July 26, 2026

Cave of Despair

Even faithful believers can find themselves in seasons of discouragement, anxiety, and despair. In this week’s study of 1 Kings 19, we follow Elijah into his cave of hopelessness and we are reminded that even God’s greatest servants – Job, David, Elijah, and others – faced deep struggles. Rather than hiding in shame, we are reminded that God meets us in our weakness. As Elijah poured out his complaints, the Lord revealed Himself – not through the wind, the earthquake, or the fire, but in a gentle whisper. God often speaks most clearly when we quiet our hearts and listen. His answer is not to leave us where we are, but to lift our eyes, strengthen us, and send us back into His purposes. If you’ve ever found yourself in a “cave of despair”, this message is a reminder to watch for God’s presence. He doesn’t simply comfort us in our circumstances – He transforms us and calls us to move forward in faith. When you find yourself in a cave of despair, watch for God. “He doesn’t want to coddle you – He wants to change you.” ~~ Pastor Joe Patton

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Joe Patton July 19, 2026

Fight For It – Ephesians 5:22-6:4

Ephesians 5:22-6:4 is often one of the most misunderstood and misapplied passages in Scripture because it is frequently taken out of its larger context. In this message, we explore what it truly looks like to walk as Christian’s within the home and family. Paul is not giving permission for dominance, selfishness, or dishonor, but calling believers to sacrificial love, humility, and putting others before themselves. Husbands are called to walk in honor and unity, and families are reminded that the culture of Christ should shape every relationship in the home. This passage challenges our self-centered nature and points us toward the transforming work of the Holy Spirit, who daily teaches us to die to ourselves and reflect the love of Christ in our homes. Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. ~~ Ephesians 5:25

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Riley Pate May 17, 2026

Walking Worthy – Ephesians 5:1-21

Ephesians 5:1-21 reminds us that the Christian life is not behavior modification – it is gospel transformation Once dead in sin, believers have been made alive in Christ, and that new life changes the way we walk. Paul calls us to imitate Christ by walking in love, holiness, light, and wisdom. Because we have been adopted into God’s family, our identity now shapes the way we live. Biblical love is sacrificial, not sentimental, and the cross reshapes how we love Others in every area of life. As children of light, we no longer hide in darkness but live with grace, confession, thankfulness, and wisdom in a world constantly trying to disciple us. The Spirit-filled life is marked by worship, joy, and a daily surrender to God’s direction. The heart of this passage – and the gospel itself – is this: we were dead, but God made us alive. For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: ~~ Ephesians 5:8

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Justin Coleman May 10, 2026

Walk of the Believer – Ephesians 4:17-32

In Ephesians 4:17-32, we’re reminded that Christianity is not a thoughtless or empty way of living – it calls us to a transformed mind and a renewed way of life. It’s easy to drift back into old patterns, chasing temporary satisfaction through things like success, possessions, or constant distraction, but these pursuits are ultimately empty and leave us wanting more. Instead, we are invited to go deeper – to put on our new nature in Christ and live in the fullness of what He has done for us. This transformation shows itself in how we live and how we relate to others. Truth and unity go hand in hand; we cannot have one without the other. Our words carry weight, with the power to either build up or tear down, and we are called to use them to encourage, not harm. Even in moments of anger or hurt, we are reminded not to lash out, but to extend the same grace and mercy that has been given to us. Because Christ died for us, we are no longer bound to our old ways. We are empowered to walk in love, to live in truth, and to reflect His character in every part of our lives. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. ~~ Romans 12:2

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Riley Pate May 3, 2026