The God life is a life lived in the presence of God, through the power of God, for the praise of God, accomplishing the purpose of God, to give glory to God and goodness to others. In this study, Pastor James Merritt will teach lessons from the life of Elijah. Studying the life of Elijah will reveal what an extraordinary God can do through an ordinary person.

A 2-weeks sermon series, teaching what our responsibilities are when it comes to our government and our leaders.

How should we live knowing God has total control in all circumstances? As we study the life of Daniel, we will find how to trust a Sovereign God in a secular world.

In the beloved Christmas carol titled “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” the refrain speaks of “tidings of comfort and joy.” In this short series, Pastor Merritt explores 1 John 1 and looks to the theology of Christmas by highlighting two benefits that Jesus brought to earth: comfort & joy.

Of all the sermons ever preached, one reigns supreme: The Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. In that sermon, Jesus gives practical advice for how a Christian should live. In this extensive sermon series, Pastor Merritt will spend several months walking verse-by-verse through this life-changing sermon. Following Jesus is different from the way of the world, and those who follow Jesus will look different than the rest of the world. Join us for this series: “Get Used to Different: A New Way to Live."

Our God is a generational God, and His command for us to make disciples spans every generation. Throughout this series, we will discuss what it looks like for a devoted Christian to teach God's Word, model Christ-like character, steward their time and resources, and commit to discipling all generations!

We all know that the Bible teaches that everyone will die. But what does it teach about life after death? What about Heaven and Hell? In this series, Pastor Merritt explores what God's Word teaches about what happens from the moment time stops for us on earth to the moment of Jesus' return. 

Have you ever struggled with doubt? Have you ever felt discouraged or ashamed because of those doubts? Oftentimes the church seems to discourage people from doubting. However, the Bible does not discourage doubt. In fact, faith presupposes doubt. Some of the strongest believers in the Bible had doubts. In this series, Pastor Merritt deals with some of the top doubts that both Christians and non-Christians have and explores the place of doubt in the life of faith. 

Let’s be honest - facing the truth is neither easy nor popular. However, if we ignore God’s truth, we will ultimately live in slavery to lies & errors. Jesus says in John 8, “If you know the truth, the truth will set you free.” In this four-week series, Pastor Merritt will be preaching on culture’s most controversial topics: premarital sex, gay marriage, abortion, & the transgender issue. We will be learning how to face the truth with compassion & conviction. 

While they are often overlooked, we all have some of them in our lives: unsung heroes. They receive no medals, no acclaim, and their name never appears in the headlines. However, when it comes to unsung heroes, we will be wise not to mistake a lack of prominence for a lack of significance. In this 3-week series, Pastor Merritt will be teaching on Joseph, the father of Jesus, and what it looks like to walk with God behind the scenes. 

"Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention - this is your captain speaking." We've all heard it. The captain of an airplane is the pilot with the most experience, the highest authority, and all the answers. He is responsible for the flight, the crew, the passengers, and the cargo. When his voice comes over the intercom, we listen. In this series, Pastor Merritt will be examining letters from our ultimate Captain, Jesus - the One with all authority. The teaching will come from Jesus' seven letters in the book of Revelation as we explore how these ancient letters apply to our lives today.

Have you ever needed to use Google Translate? You're trying desperately to communicate with someone, but they simply don't speak your language. The same is sometimes true with God's Word in our lives. We read and hear the words, but we don't quite know what they mean. Take "sanctification" for example; we know it's an important Bible word, but many Christians would struggle to give a definition for it. Rather than just being empty words on the pages of theology books, though, these words are destiny-determining words that shape the entirety of our lives. In this series, Pastor Merritt will be unpacking the essential words connected to having a relationship with God and explaining how they apply to your daily Christian life.