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Watchfulness Requires Wisdom
Romans 16:17 – "Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them."
Not everyone who speaks about God is leading people toward God. Paul gives a strong warning to believers: be discerning. We are called to love others, but we are also called to guard the truth.
Division often begins when biblical doctrine is replaced with personal opinions, worldly philosophies, or self-serving agendas. A healthy church is built on the foundation of God's Word, not on personalities, preferences, or popularity.
This verse is not a call to be suspicious of everyone; it is a call to be spiritually alert. When teaching, attitudes, or influences consistently pull people away from the truth of Scripture, believers must recognize the danger and refuse to follow it.
The unity God desires is not unity at any cost—it is unity rooted in truth. Real peace comes when Christ is honored, His Word is obeyed, and sound doctrine is protected.
Today, ask yourself:
--Am I grounded in God's Word?
--Am I testing what I hear against Scripture?
--Am I helping build unity around truth rather than division around opinions?
Stay faithful. Stay discerning. Stay anchored in the truth.
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Some conversations are uncomfortable because they confront the very things our culture tries to avoid. In this powerful new sermon series, Uncomfortable Conversations, we will open God’s Word and address biblical truths that challenge modern thinking, cultural pressure, and spiritual compromise. These messages are not designed to create division, but to call believers back to truth, holiness, courage, and unity through Jesus Christ.
Join us as we explore messages such as Truth Over Trend, Purity in a Polluted World, The Value of a Voice, and One Blood, One Body. In a world filled with confusion, compromise, and conflict, God’s Word still provides clarity and hope. These sermons will encourage Christians to stand firm in truth, live differently in a dark world, speak boldly with grace, and remember that we are united through Christ above every earthly division. These may be uncomfortable conversations—but they are necessary ones.
Pastor Shane's New Books Coming Soon...
Staring in the Face of Compromise: Holding to Truth in an Age of Confusion** is a compelling call for Christians to remain steadfast in their faith when the pressures of culture, comfort, and acceptance threaten to weaken biblical conviction. Drawing from Scripture, personal ministry experiences, and the challenges facing the modern church, Pastor Shane Lawson exposes the subtle ways compromise can infiltrate the believer's life, church leadership, and congregations. This book encourages readers to discern truth from error, stand courageously for God's Word, and remain faithful to Christ even when faithfulness comes at a personal cost. In an age where moral clarity is often exchanged for cultural approval, *Staring in the Face of Compromise* serves as both a warning and a source of encouragement for those determined to walk the narrow path of truth.
In Works...
Ichabod: A Pastor's Nightmare is a gripping and deeply personal account of one pastor's journey through the heartbreak, confusion, and spiritual warfare of serving a church where control, manipulation, and fear gradually overshadowed the lordship of Christ. Through firsthand experiences, Pastor Shane Lawson recounts the challenges of leading a congregation influenced by unhealthy power structures that had already driven away previous pastors and members. This book is more than a story of pain and loss—it is a testimony of faith, perseverance, and God's sustaining grace in the midst of adversity. With biblical insight and hard-earned wisdom, Ichabod serves as both a warning to churches drifting from Christ-centered leadership and an encouragement to pastors, leaders, and believers who have experienced church hurt, spiritual abuse, or the crushing weight of ministry conflict. Ultimately, it is a story of surviving the nightmare, remaining faithful to God's call, and finding hope beyond the darkness.
Life's Defining Decisions
Sermon Series
Every life is shaped by defining decisions. Some choices seem small in the moment—but echo for a lifetime. Others stand like crossroads, demanding courage, conviction, and clarity. In this powerful new series, Life’s Defining Decisions, we will open God’s Word to discover how biblical choices shape spiritual character, determine direction, and impact destiny. Throughout Scripture, we see men and women faced with moments that defined their future. our future is not determined by chance—it is shaped by choice.
Make plans to join us on Sunday's for Life’s Defining Decisions and discover how to choose wisely, live boldly, and walk faithfully.
In this new year, God is saying to His people, “It’s time to reset — to return to My plan, reconnect as My people, and rely on My power.” This series, “RESET: God’s Plan. God’s People. God’s Power,” will help us rediscover God’s design, rebuild our devotion, and reignite our dependence on Him. If we’re going to experience revival and renewal, we must go back to the Blueprint of God’s Word and align ourselves once again with His divine direction.
Sunday's @ 11 AM
Life often delivers hard hits—unexpected losses, deep disappointments, spiritual battles, and seasons of waiting that test our faith. Our new sermon series, "Living Through Life’s Hard Hits," is designed to offer real hope and biblical truth for these tough moments. Each message will explore how God works through pain with purpose, brings strength in struggles, equips us for warfare, offers peace in pressure, and promises victory—even when vindication seems delayed. Whether you're waiting on a breakthrough or wrestling with the weight of your circumstances, this series will remind you that you're not alone—and that with God, every hard hit can lead to deeper growth and lasting triumph.
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