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Some of God's greatest servants experienced seasons of exhaustion.
Moses grew weary under the weight of leadership. Elijah sat beneath a juniper tree, overwhelmed and discouraged. David poured out his heart in the Psalms. Even Jesus withdrew from the crowds to spend time with the Father in prayer.
Burnout isn't always a sign that you've stopped loving God. Sometimes it's a reminder that you've been trying to carry what only God was meant to bear.
God never asked you to live on your own strength. He invites you to come to Him, rest in His presence, and allow Him to renew your soul.
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28
If your heart is tired today, don't quit—draw closer to Christ. Spend time in His Word. Be faithful in prayer. Trust Him with the burdens you cannot carry. The same God who called you is the God who will sustain you.
You don't have to be strong enough for tomorrow. You only need to trust the One who holds tomorrow.
"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." — Isaiah 40:31
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THE FAITH OF A FATHER...
"The Faith of a Father" is a message that explores the powerful influence of a godly father who chooses to trust God, lead his family with integrity, and remain faithful through life's challenges. Drawing from biblical examples and timeless truths, this sermon highlights how a father's faith is more than words—it is demonstrated through obedience, perseverance, prayer, and spiritual leadership. In a world filled with uncertainty and competing influences, fathers are called to be steadfast examples of faith, pointing their families toward Christ through both their actions and their trust in God's promises. This message encourages fathers to embrace their God-given role and reminds all believers that a legacy of faith can impact generations to come.
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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