Difficult conversations. At some point, we all have to have one, but what is the best way to approach those discussions? Pastor Chris Emmitt looks to Acts 8:26-39 to give us three questions to ask yourself before you have a difficult conversation.

We’ve all heard the saying: Bad things happen to good people. Pastor Chris Emmitt leads us through Acts 6, where we find Stephen, who is on trial for spreading the word of Jesus. Through this story, Chris challenges us to consider what it means to stand for what is right and forgive for what is wrong.…

Just because we can do everything doesn't mean that we should do everything. Pastor Chris Emmitt looks to the story of the early church found in Acts 6:1-7 to give a biblical example of how to know your limits and ask for help.

In Acts Chapter 4, we find Peter and John on trial for spreading the greatness of Jesus. Pastor Chris Emmitt uses this passage to show us that we should be a reflection of how awesome Jesus is, not ourselves. No matter if people like us, dislike us, disagree or agree with us, they should know that we are close to Jesus.…

In this message, Pastor Chris Emmitt examines the first church described in Acts Chapter 2. Chris explains how the Church is built on consistency and community. This message challenges us to think about our own faith habits and how our personal faith community can be more unified around Jesus.

Our past moments of fear and failure don't remove future opportunities for confidence and conviction. Pastor Chris Emmitt examines Acts Chapter 2, where the Holy Spirit falls on the people of Jerusalem during Pentecost. Peter follows this amazing act of God with a confident and convicted sermon and brings 3,000 people to Christ. Chris explains how …

In this Easter message, Pastor Chris Emmitt reminds us that Jesus keeps His promises. In our current world, it feels like the only certain thing is that there are no certain things. But Jesus promised He would die and come back and the empty grave is proof that Jesus keeps His promises! Jesus offers us purpose for our lives, forgiveness for our sin…

The journey through a difficult time in life can be long and painful. In this message, Pastor Chris Emmitt examines Romans 5 to remind us that the road to hope may be paved with pain but it never leads to disappointment. This message will leave you encouraged to keep going when you find yourself on the road to hope because the Lord is using this ti…

During times that challenge our faith, we often have more questions than answers. In this message, Pastor Chris Emmitt looks to Matthew 8 and the story of the Roman officer who had an urgent, humble, knowledgeable, and active faith in Jesus. This message will leave you challenged to work on one attribute of our faith to grow in your daily walk with…

Unprecedented times often come with clouds of uncertainty that overshadow our lives. Pastor Chris Emmitt looks to Luke 8 to remind us of how the disciples responded in the middle of a storm and what Jesus did when they woke him up. (Yes! He was taking a nap in the storm.) Chris challenges us by asking: Where do we put our faith? Is it in the things…

In uncertain times, something as simple as our favorite food can bring relief and a sense that everything is going to be okay. In a special message, Comfort Food, Pastor Chris Emmitt shares the importance and need for comfort verses to rely on, especially during uncertain times. This message will point you to scripture that will remind you that: Go…

Is this Christmas not what you were expecting? You are in good company. In week 1 of our series, This Christmas Is, Pastor Chris Emmitt looks to the difficult crossroads that Joseph faced when Mary told him she was pregnant. Chris shows us that Joseph took the next step in obedience to God even though he didn't know the whole plan. And God asks us …

God gave each of us unique talents, abilities, and skills. It's all part of His plan and design for our lives. In this message, Pastor Chris Emmitt looks to Romans 11 and 12 to encourage us to figure out the gifts that God gave us and determine how we can use them to glorify Him.

It can feel intimidating to spread the message of Jesus. Thinking about our own flaws and the large number of people needing the gospel can feel overwhelming. Pastor Nathan Castleberry examines Ephesians Chapter 4 and dives deep on the history of the church and the disciple Paul. Nathan describes how Paul and the 12 disciples traveled far and wide …

Whether you need a break or are about to break, rest can be found in Jesus. In the final message of the Under Pressure series, Pastor Chris Emmitt looks to passages found in Matthew and 2 Coriinthians to help equip us to live our lives under the approval and authority of Jesus...not the world.

Life is difficult and at times unfair. As Christians, we can stand firm by armoring up. Pastor Chris Emmitt teaches us about the armor of God and how we can put it on each day. At the end of his message, Chris is joined by special guest, Mitch Harris, a former professional baseball pitcher and U.S. Navy Lieutenant, who offers a unique perspective o…

Pressure from work, school, parents, friends, social media, activities, and more can give us a literal headache. In the second message of our Under Pressure Series, Pastor Chris Emmitt turns to a story found in 2 Kings 6:14-19 to show us that the power of God is greater than the pressure of the world. This message will leave you encouraged and give…

Life comes with pressure. Raising a family, starting a new job, going to school, and budgeting our time and money adds pressure to our lives. In week one of the series, Under Pressure, Pastor Brian Haas examines chapter 17 of Exodus and describes Moses' ability to stay steady under pressure. Brian states the importance of resting, sharing the press…

Wrapping up our series, All the Family Feels, Pastor Chris Emmitt examines Deuteronomy 6. The message stresses the importance of ingraining God into the daily life of our family and highlights simple ways of being resolute in faith, setting frequent reminders and establishing a routine for integrating God into family life.…

Pastor Chris Emmitt continues our series, All the Family Feels, by looking at Matthew 9:9-13. In this message, he shares what makes the MLC Family, well, the MLC Family and why we are so grateful for the grace of God.

In our families, we can often feel pressured to create moments and memories that live up to expectations we see in movies, on television and in books. When our family outings, dinners and vacations don’t meet those expectations, we can get discouraged. In the fifth week of our series, All the Family Feels, Frank Bealer examines First Corinthians 15…

In Week 4 of our All the Family Feels series, Pastor Chris Emmitt refers to the story of David and Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9:1-8) to show us how the older generation can connect with the younger generation and how the younger generation can connect with the older. After all, a generational gap doesn't have to mean a relational gap. It all starts wit…

The Apostle Paul states that we should always pursue peace, but stress and personalities often lead to family drama. In the third week of our series, All the Family Feels, Pastor Chris Emmitt examines First Samuel and describes how Abigail exudes peace and sensibility in a stressful situation threatening her family. If you need help in how to pursu…

We are bombarded daily by television and radio ads, billboards and social media competing for our attention and focus. In the second week of our series, All the Family Feels, Pastor Chris Emmitt examines Joshua 24 and describes the importance of a united family unit. Chris details that a family united and committed to the LORD is strengthened again…

Technology has affected and filled every aspect of our lives often changing the interactions and time spent between family members. Launching our new series, All the Family Feels, Ted Lowe examines the impact of technology on our family, work, and the quality of life that most of us live. Ted references interactions between Jesus, Martha, and Mary …

We often focus on the things in life that we don't have and overlook the truly awesome things that God gives us. In the final week of our series, Meaningless, Pastor Chris Emmitt examines Chapter 11 of Ecclesiastes. Chris describes King Solomon's conclusion that God turns our lives from meaningless to meaningful. This message gives practical ways t…

We often think that increasing our paycheck and living a more comfortable lifestyle will satisfy our desire for more fulfillment in our lives. In the fourth week of our series, Meaningless, Pastor Chris Emmitt examines Chapter 5 of Ecclesiastes. This chapter examines the pursuit of wealth by highlighting that it is never satisfying and should be tr…

Pastor Chris Emmitt continues our Meaningless series by looking at what Ecclesiastes says about friendship. God created us to live in relationship with Him and each another. This message will leave you encouraged that the messiness of real friendship is worth the meaning that is forged from it.

Life is filled with ebbs and flows, peaks and valleys and times of victory and defeat. In the second week of our series, Meaningless, Pastor Chris Emmitt examines Chapter 3 of Ecclesiastes. Chris describes the writings of King Solomon detailing the different seasons of life he experienced. Chris explains how God's scope for our lives is eternal and…

We often fill our lives with hobbies, activities, and comforts with the expectation that we will be fulfilled and find purpose. In the first week of our series, Meaningless, Pastor Chris Emmitt examines Chapter 1 of Ecclesiastes. Chris describes how King Solomon indulges himself with luxuries but still finds his life meaningless without God. Chris …

When our lives change because of our relationship with Jesus, sometimes the response of others is less than enthusiastic. How should we respond when that happens? Pastor Chris Emmitt looks to the story of a blind man who was healed by Jesus (John 9) to provide the answer.

Pastor Chris Emmitt focuses on the story of Paul and Silas (Act 16:22-30, 35-40) to show us that as Christ followers, we should pray and praise no matter the pain or the prison we find ourselves in. If we only pray to God and praise Him when we "felt like it," Satan will do everything he can to make sure we never feel like it. Lead with obedience a…

Patience. It's something so many of us struggle with in life, especially during seasons of waiting. In this message, Pastor Chris Emmitt takes a closer look at Psalm 40:1-5 and gives us a series of questions to ask ourselves while we wait patiently for the Lord. By the way, your prayers do not go unheard.…

In life, when we know what to expect we often lower our expectations. Pastor Nathan Castleberry examines what happened when Isaiah had an unexpected, life-changing encounter with God and how it launched Isaiah’s life down a path to create more life change for others. This message challenges us to grow in our readiness to serve others in Jesus’ name…

What if you aren’t experiencing spiritual growth? Pastor Chris Emmitt answers this question with practical advice found in Luke chapter 8. This message will challenge you to get to the root of the problem in your life and spur you on to experience real, lasting growth.

How do you respond when you feel overwhelmed? In the fourth week of our series, My Life. My Response, Pastor Chris Emmitt examines Joshua 1 and focuses on how Joshua overcame challenges and insecurities to lead the people of Israel after the death of Moses. Chris uses Joshua's example to give us specific ways to respond to God when we feel overwhel…