It does not surprise us that people suffer. It does not surprise us that people are gracious and generous. It does surprise us when people who are suffering are gracious and generous.

011 - Resilience: Wake-up Calls

Sometimes when life knocks us down, it actually serves as a wake-up call: an opportunity to open our eyes, pay attention, and make a change.

010 - Resilience: Jars of Clay

In this message, Dave talks about developing resilience in ministry - recovering from the disappointment and discouragement that so often comes when we pour ourselves into others.

009 - Resilience: Comforted to Comfort

Every one of us has…or will…experience pain, loss, disappointment, or betrayal. Such crushing pressures are part of life in a broken world. But God promises to comfort us

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008 - Resilience: When You're at the Breaking Point

In this message, Pastor Dave looks at the painful, traumatic experiences the Apostle Paul faced on his second missionary journey

007 - Elijah: The Cloak is Passed

There is a lot we can learn about being and making disciples from the relationship between Elijah and his protégé. Lessons that can help us as we seek to fulfill Jesus’ Great Commission to go and make disciples…who make disciples…who make disciples.

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006 - Elijah: Singing the Spiritual Blues

Have you ever hit a point in your life where you’re so exhausted, so discouraged, so depressed you’re just ready to quit? Maybe you’re there right now. If so, you’re not alone.

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005 - Elijah: The Battle of the Gods

In this teaching, Pastor Dave explores one of the most dramatic moments in Scripture. Right up there with the parting of the Red Sea, David and Goliath, and Daniel in the lion’s den is this story…the showdown between Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel.