A Mind Set On His Glory | The Greatest Commandment (Part 7)
Today's message returns our focus to "with all your mind" from what Jesus said was "the greatest commandment" (Mark 12:30). Pastor Shane reveals two competing mindsets that dominate our decision making and challenges us to once and for all choose to think in a way that makes Him our first love.
The Weapon of Witness | Soldiers And Citizens (Part 6)
Our Wednesday night series begins with Pastor Shane's examination of the Sermon on the Mount. In it, Jesus proactively provides a picture of who God really is, in particular as our Father. What the sermon reveals is that Jesus was always showing us the father, witness to who He is, and correcting those who were missing it. Is your weapon of spiritual warfare your witness to who God is?
What Quenches The Fire Of Our HEarts | The Greatest Commandment (Part 6)
Our examination on the "with all your heart" part of The Greatest Commandment wraps up with a message about what quenches the fire of our hearts. Pastor Shane offers a deeper look at the story of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32) to reveal what was flawed about both brothers' understanding of their father's love and how that kept them from truly loving him.
The Battle For A Burning Heart | The Greatest Commandment (Part 5)
In part five of the series, we return to the two men on the road to Emmaus and examine their hearts before they burned from their interaction with Jesus. Pastor Shane highlights key points of the spiritual journey that paralleled their physical journey from Jerusalem and reveals the battle that's constantly waging for the fire in our hearts... and how we can keep them burning bright.
Hearts Of Fire | The Greatest Commandment (Part 3)
After Jesus left the disciples on the road to Emmaus, they asked each other, "Were not our hearts burning within us while He was speaking to us on the road, while He was explaining the Scriptures to us?" (Luke 24:32). In part three of The Greatest Commandment series, Pastor Shane shares the keys to keeping our hearts burning with the presence of God.
Generosity | Soldiers And Citizens (Part 2)
Discover the often-overlooked weapon that can transform your life and the world around you: generosity. As we continue our Soldiers and Citizens series, Pastor Shane delves into the transformative power of generosity, showing that it's not just about monetary contributions but a holistic approach that impacts every aspect of our lives. From the miracle of Jesus feeding the 5,000 to our modern-day testimonies, we'll reveal how small acts of giving can multiply and become profound testimonies to God's sufficiency and love.
All Your Heart (Part 2) | The Greatest Commandment (Part 2)
The second message of The Greatest Commandment series is also part 2 of "All Your Heart". Pastor Shane shares the five steps of a heart that drifts from loving God fully. Learn how Judas, Pharaoh, Ananias, and others unwittingly began a path that ultimately turned away from God... and how we can avoid drifting away from our First Love.
All Your Heart (Part 1) | The Greatest Commandment (Part 1)
Our first love cannot be true unless it follows the Greatest Commandment: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength." Pastor Shane begins the series by focusing on "with all your heart": how to love God with your whole heart as Jesus taught us.
Listen to the Voice of the King | Revival Weekend 2024 (Part 2)
In part two of Revival Weekend 2024, Pastor Shane builds on part 1 by teaching about the relationship between hearing God's voice and obeying in faith as we seek to imitate Heaven here on Earth.
How to Sustain in Seeking the Kingdom | Revival Weekend 2024 (Part 1)
In part one of Revival Weekend 2024, Pastor Shane shares one of the key ingredients to sustained seeking of God's Kingdom here on Earth, explaining an oft-misunderstood insight from Matthew 5:3.
Prepare Him Room | Weekend Christmas Series
Luke 2:7 tells of the birth of Jesus in a stable "because there was no room for them in the inn," but this all-too-familiar verse is just the beginning of an all-too-common occurrence in Jesus' life. In this Christmas Eve message, Pastor Shane reveals the importance of place in the life of Jesus and how the challenge of making room for Him in our hearts is as real today as it was for the world 2,000 years ago.
Anniversary Weekend 2023
Pastor Shane recounts all that God has done for our church family and casts a vision for 2024...including a new name for our church!
Love That Has, It Wants | Song Of Solomon (Part 8)
In today's message, we delved into the poignant imagery of Song of Solomon 8:5, which asks, "Who is this coming up from the wilderness leaning on her beloved?" This verse beautifully portrays the journey of someone who has been prepared and shaped in the wilderness, finding strength and support in their beloved.
As we explore Song of Solomon 8:6-7, we encounter a profound love that yearns for more of God. It's a love that desires to be continually close to Him, to seek His presence with fervor. And in this pursuit, we discover that God directs His gaze upon those who earnestly seek Him.
Our first love for God is one that ignites within us a desire for more of Him. It's a longing to be wherever He is, to dwell in His presence continually. And as we journey with Him, we're reminded that He alone sustains us, empowering us to pursue Him with all that we have.
So let us not grow weary in our pursuit of God. Let us continue to press forward, leaning on our beloved, knowing that He is the source of our strength and the fulfillment of our deepest desires.
Satisfied With God | First Love (Part 10)
Are you satisfied with God? Do you fear Him above all else? Pastor Shane Farmer teaches from Genesis 12 with the life of Abraham as a prime example of somone whose first love is God.
Hebrews 11:10 "...he was looking for the city which has foundations, whose architect and builder is God."
A Love That Seeks Doesn’t Stroll | Song Of Solomon (Part 7)
In this message, we'll explore Song of Solomon's depiction of God's pursuit of us and His call for us to actively seek Him. Chapter 7's imagery of "beautiful feet in sandals" signifies readiness and urgency in pursuing God. We'll delve into the significance of this pursuit, highlighting the importance of recognizing our dependence on God and maintaining hope for what lies ahead. Join us as we reflect on our own pursuit of God, seeking to deepen our relationship with the One who relentlessly pursues us. How are your fee beautiful before the Lord?
Love the Way He Loves | Song Of Solomon (Part 6)
Our Song of Solomon series continues as Pastor Shane examines Jesus’ pursuit of us through the actions of chapter 6. We are given three possible prices for his love — convenient, challenging, and costly — and encouraged to match His character and the way He loves us.
Undignified Love | Song Of Solomon (Part 5)
This message delves into Song of Solomon 5:8, where the speaker declares being "lovesick." This verse marks a shift from mere contemplation to active pursuit of God. It challenges us to consider the cost of seeking Him and whether we're truly present when He is near. We'll discuss the need to set aside pride and embrace undignified desperation in our pursuit of God, recognizing that true encounter requires letting go of self-focus. Let's explore what it means to run to the Lord with sincere praise, ready to encounter Him in our deepest moments of need.
Do All God’s Will | First Love (Part 6)
Acts 13:22 "After he had removed him, he raised up David to be their king, concerning whom he also testified and said, 'I have found David the song of Jesse, a man after my heart, who will do all my will.'
God is our First Love when we do all his will. Learn more in this week's message.
How Will We Respond to Jesus’ Love? | Song Of Solomon (Part 4)
How will we respond to Jesus’ love? How will others react when they see our response? Pastor Shane continues the Song of Solomon series, explaining that the bride’s aloof reception of her love foreshadows our response to him. We’re encouraged to realize when we’ve wronged the One who loves us and pursue Him no matter how strange it may appear to those around us.
One Thing | First Love (Part 5)
David made God his First Love, in fact he is a man who God said was "after His own heart".