Trusting God is the foundation of a relationship with Jesus Christ. In Psalm 25, the Psalmist David confesses his complete dependence on God. In this compelling, two-part series, James MacDonald leads us through a study on what it really means to trust God. A life that fully depends on God demonstrates an intimate knowledge of who God is and how He deals with His people. What does that look like in your life on a day-to-day basis? Get back to the basics—to the foundational level of Who God is and what a trustworthy God He is.

From the series:
A Primer on Trust

Nothing on earth is more sobering than talk about hell. As real as the hope of heaven is so too is the reality of hell. On a subject obstinately ignored, James MacDonald opens God’s Word and definitely explains exactly what God says is happening now and what is ahead for people unrepentant of their sin. Don’t ignore the magnitude of this message but allow it to drive you to a right relationship with God.

From the series:
Staight Talk

Nothing on earth is more sobering than talk about hell. As real as the hope of heaven is so too is the reality of hell. On a subject obstinately ignored, James MacDonald opens God’s Word and definitely explains exactly what God says is happening now and what is ahead for people unrepentant of their sin. Don’t ignore the magnitude of this message but allow it to drive you to a right relationship with God.

From the series:
Staight Talk

Nothing on earth is more sobering than talk about hell. As real as the hope of heaven is so too is the reality of hell. On a subject obstinately ignored, James MacDonald opens God’s Word and definitely explains exactly what God says is happening now and what is ahead for people unrepentant of their sin. Don’t ignore the magnitude of this message but allow it to drive you to a right relationship with God.

From the series:
Staight Talk

Nothing on earth is more sobering than talk about hell. As real as the hope of heaven is so too is the reality of hell. On a subject obstinately ignored, James MacDonald opens God’s Word and definitely explains exactly what God says is happening now and what is ahead for people unrepentant of their sin. Don’t ignore the magnitude of this message but allow it to drive you to a right relationship with God.

From the series:
Staight Talk

How do I change? How do I get from where I am to a better place? God’s method of transformation for you is called repentance. Here, Pastor James breaks down the process of repentance into easy steps. God give us all strength to walk in them.

From the series:
What Does the Bible Say about That?

How do I change? How do I get from where I am to a better place? God’s method of transformation for you is called repentance. Here, Pastor James breaks down the process of repentance into easy steps. God give us all strength to walk in them.

From the series:
What Does the Bible Say about That?

As followers of Jesus Christ, we can expect seasons of hardships and suffering, but what if these trials never come to an end? What if there is no relief in sight? James MacDonald reminds us that God allows his loved ones to experience brokenness only to intend good things through it, and if He allow trials, He gives us the grace to endure it.

From the series:
When Life is Hard

As followers of Jesus Christ, we can expect seasons of hardships and suffering, but what if these trials never come to an end? What if there is no relief in sight? James MacDonald reminds us that God allows his loved ones to experience brokenness only to intend good things through it, and if He allow trials, He gives us the grace to endure it.

From the series:
When Life is Hard

As followers of Jesus Christ, we can expect seasons of hardships and suffering, but what if these trials never come to an end? What if there is no relief in sight? James MacDonald reminds us that God allows his loved ones to experience brokenness only to intend good things through it, and if He allow trials, He gives us the grace to endure it.

From the series:
When Life is Hard

As followers of Jesus Christ, we can expect seasons of hardships and suffering, but what if these trials never come to an end? What if there is no relief in sight? James MacDonald reminds us that God allows his loved ones to experience brokenness only to intend good things through it, and if He allow trials, He gives us the grace to endure it.

From the series:
When Life is Hard

Whether you’re married or single, we all need good friends. Do you know what biblical friendship looks like? Do you know how to be a good friend? Join James MacDonald as he navigates through Proverbs 12 on friendship.

From the series:
Wise Up!

Whether you’re married or single, we all need good friends. Do you know what biblical friendship looks like? Do you know how to be a good friend? Join James MacDonald as he navigates through Proverbs 12 on friendship.

From the series:
Wise Up!

Whether you’re married or single, we all need good friends. Do you know what biblical friendship looks like? Do you know how to be a good friend? Join James MacDonald as he navigates through Proverbs 12 on friendship.

From the series:
Wise Up!

No one wonders if you’ve been hurt. We all understand how life works. Engage in any relationship and you’re going to be hurt. What you need is a conviction about how you will respond. No one can pull off the forgiveness thing without God so learn today from Pastor James and Ephesians 4 how to live a life free from bitterness and resentment when you see for yourself the power of forgiveness.

From the series:
The Power of Personal Conviction

No one wonders if you’ve been hurt. We all understand how life works. Engage in any relationship and you’re going to be hurt. What you need is a conviction about how you will respond. No one can pull off the forgiveness thing without God so learn today from Pastor James and Ephesians 4 how to live a life free from bitterness and resentment when you see for yourself the power of forgiveness.

From the series:
The Power of Personal Conviction

As time on this earth comes to an end, God warns His people not be deceived by the many antichrist messages that are becoming so favored by the world, but instead be filled with the truth of the Gospel. James MacDonald shows us from scripture that we can be confident of our sense to know and believe God’s Word for ourselves and stand firmly on its truth.

From the series:
Eternal Assurance

As time on this earth comes to an end, God warns His people not be deceived by the many antichrist messages that are becoming so favored by the world, but instead be filled with the truth of the Gospel. James MacDonald shows us from scripture that we can be confident of our sense to know and believe God’s Word for ourselves and stand firmly on its truth.

From the series:
Eternal Assurance

As time on this earth comes to an end, God warns His people not be deceived by the many antichrist messages that are becoming so favored by the world, but instead be filled with the truth of the Gospel. James MacDonald shows us from scripture that we can be confident of our sense to know and believe God’s Word for ourselves and stand firmly on its truth.

From the series:
Eternal Assurance

Does it make sense to you? Who gets up and walks away from their home, their family, and everything that’s familiar? Who puts everyone who protects and provides for them in the rear view mirror? A prodigal does. Don’t try to figure it out—it doesn’t make sense. Prodigals are not just young people; they can be any age. A prodigal may not leave their parents—they could leave their spouse or their extended family. A prodigal can physically take off or they can just emotionally check out. Hardly a family around escapes the heartbreak of loving a prodigal. If you’re waiting for a prodigal, take heart. You’re not alone and your struggle is not unique. Pastor James MacDonald will pour encouragement in you to keep praying. If you are a prodigal—what’s it gonna take for you to come to the end of yourself? Turn your stubborn heart back to God and come home. Someone is waiting for you.

From the series:
Come Home

Does it make sense to you? Who gets up and walks away from their home, their family, and everything that’s familiar? Who puts everyone who protects and provides for them in the rear view mirror? A prodigal does. Don’t try to figure it out—it doesn’t make sense. Prodigals are not just young people; they can be any age. A prodigal may not leave their parents—they could leave their spouse or their extended family. A prodigal can physically take off or they can just emotionally check out. Hardly a family around escapes the heartbreak of loving a prodigal. If you’re waiting for a prodigal, take heart. You’re not alone and your struggle is not unique. Pastor James MacDonald will pour encouragement in you to keep praying. If you are a prodigal—what’s it gonna take for you to come to the end of yourself? Turn your stubborn heart back to God and come home. Someone is waiting for you.

From the series:
Come Home

Does it make sense to you? Who gets up and walks away from their home, their family, and everything that’s familiar? Who puts everyone who protects and provides for them in the rear view mirror? A prodigal does. Don’t try to figure it out—it doesn’t make sense. Prodigals are not just young people; they can be any age. A prodigal may not leave their parents—they could leave their spouse or their extended family. A prodigal can physically take off or they can just emotionally check out. Hardly a family around escapes the heartbreak of loving a prodigal. If you’re waiting for a prodigal, take heart. You’re not alone and your struggle is not unique. Pastor James MacDonald will pour encouragement in you to keep praying. If you are a prodigal—what’s it gonna take for you to come to the end of yourself? Turn your stubborn heart back to God and come home. Someone is waiting for you.

From the series:
Come Home

Do you believe that God’s Word changes people? We’re not just doing church and reading His Word to get a checkmark, we believe that as we learn what God says, you learn what things please Him and causes growth in your own life. Discover from Pastor James how to have a worthy walk by establishing some convictions that will grow you up.

From the series:
The Power of Personal Conviction

Do you believe that God’s Word changes people? We’re not just doing church and reading His Word to get a checkmark, we believe that as we learn what God says, you learn what things please Him and causes growth in your own life. Discover from Pastor James how to have a worthy walk by establishing some convictions that will grow you up.

From the series:
The Power of Personal Conviction

Do you believe that God’s Word changes people? We’re not just doing church and reading His Word to get a checkmark, we believe that as we learn what God says, you learn what things please Him and causes growth in your own life. Discover from Pastor James how to have a worthy walk by establishing some convictions that will grow you up.

From the series:
The Power of Personal Conviction

From the series:
Eternal Assurance

From the series:
Eternal Assurance

From the series:
Eternal Assurance

Good question. A lot of people are asking questions about God’s will, and there’s a lot of confusion on this subject. Ephesians 5:17 sets the stage for James MacDonald's teaching on this often misunderstood subject. It reads, “Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” And that doesn’t just mean understand what God’s will is for your life, but understand the concept of what God’s will even is.

From the series:
Way of Wisdom

Good question. A lot of people are asking questions about God’s will, and there’s a lot of confusion on this subject. Ephesians 5:17 sets the stage for James MacDonald's teaching on this often misunderstood subject. It reads, “Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” And that doesn’t just mean understand what God’s will is for your life, but understand the concept of what God’s will even is.

From the series:
Way of Wisdom

Good question. A lot of people are asking questions about God’s will, and there’s a lot of confusion on this subject. Ephesians 5:17 sets the stage for James MacDonald's teaching on this often misunderstood subject. It reads, “Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” And that doesn’t just mean understand what God’s will is for your life, but understand the concept of what God’s will even is.

From the series:
Way of Wisdom

In this final message on triumph over treasure, Pastor James uses God’s Word to answer questions from listeners on finances. How do I recover from dishonest gain? Should I give even if I can’t pay my bills? Can I trust God to meet my needs if I give? Listen as these and other questions are addressed.

From the series:
Triumph Over Treasure

In this final message on triumph over treasure, Pastor James uses God’s Word to answer questions from listeners on finances. How do I recover from dishonest gain? Should I give even if I can’t pay my bills? Can I trust God to meet my needs if I give? Listen as these and other questions are addressed.

From the series:
Triumph Over Treasure

Does any parent want their children to have the basics and nothing more? Of course not! And God wants nothing less for His children than for us to live an abundant life. Continuing his series on finances, Pastor James explains from the Word of God what the truly blessed life is and how we can experience it.

From the series:
Triumph Over Treasure

Does any parent want their children to have the basics and nothing more? Of course not! And God wants nothing less for His children than for us to live an abundant life. Continuing his series on finances, Pastor James explains from the Word of God what the truly blessed life is and how we can experience it.

From the series:
Triumph Over Treasure

In order to triumph over treasure, we first have to learn what the enemies of triumph are and how to defeat those enemies. In this first message in a series on finances, Pastor James shares from God’s Word three problems with money that will destroy the triumphant life: debt, dishonest gain, and distraction.

From the series:
Triumph Over Treasure

In order to triumph over treasure, we first have to learn what the enemies of triumph are and how to defeat those enemies. In this first message in a series on finances, Pastor James shares from God’s Word three problems with money that will destroy the triumphant life: debt, dishonest gain, and distraction.

From the series:
Triumph Over Treasure

If you’re feeling defeated or discouraged about the lack of boldness in your stand for Christ, pick up two critical applications in this message from Pastor James on how you can be an unstoppable force for God. If you want the grace to keep standing and not to soften or get subtle or strategic in your bold proclamation of who Jesus Christ is, then open God’s Word to Acts 5:12-42 and open your heart to what God wants to teach you.

From the series:
The Power of Christian Community

If you’re feeling defeated or discouraged about the lack of boldness in your stand for Christ, pick up two critical applications in this message from Pastor James on how you can be an unstoppable force for God. If you want the grace to keep standing and not to soften or get subtle or strategic in your bold proclamation of who Jesus Christ is, then open God’s Word to Acts 5:12-42 and open your heart to what God wants to teach you.

From the series:
The Power of Christian Community

There are no perfect churches. If love is defined as “you before me.” Your needs before my needs, the way of community of the local church is “we before me.” What’s best for us, before “what’s best for me.” In this 6th message from Acts, Pastor James urges us to live like a believing community, and see the whole before the parts. Let’s be what God has called us to be—His loving body.

From the series:
The Power of Christian Community

There are no perfect churches. If love is defined as “you before me.” Your needs before my needs, the way of community of the local church is “we before me.” What’s best for us, before “what’s best for me.” In this 6th message from Acts, Pastor James urges us to live like a believing community, and see the whole before the parts. Let’s be what God has called us to be—His loving body.

From the series:
The Power of Christian Community

All has been progressing well for the early church in our last studies until now when we encounter the first opposition. Not everyone appreciated hearing about Jesus because the truth upstaged a religious system that kept people controlled . . . and lost. Consider what boldness for Christ means to you—in your home, at work, among unsaved friends/family, and in “random” conversations with strangers. Ask God to stir courage and confidence in you as Pastor James models how to boldly represent your faith in the One you love with those you encounter each day.

From the series:
The Power of Christian Community

All has been progressing well for the early church in our last studies until now when we encounter the first opposition. Not everyone appreciated hearing about Jesus because the truth upstaged a religious system that kept people controlled . . . and lost. Consider what boldness for Christ means to you—in your home, at work, among unsaved friends/family, and in “random” conversations with strangers. Ask God to stir courage and confidence in you as Pastor James models how to boldly represent your faith in the One you love with those you encounter each day.

From the series:
The Power of Christian Community

All has been progressing well for the early church in our last studies until now when we encounter the first opposition. Not everyone appreciated hearing about Jesus because the truth upstaged a religious system that kept people controlled . . . and lost. Consider what boldness for Christ means to you—in your home, at work, among unsaved friends/family, and in “random” conversations with strangers. Ask God to stir courage and confidence in you as Pastor James models how to boldly represent your faith in the One you love with those you encounter each day.

From the series:
The Power of Christian Community

In our study of Acts 3, we see modeled how the early church honored God and how we can follow their example. They boldly offered truth, grace, and hope to everyone who would listen. They watched in pure wonder as God showed up in supernatural ways and relied on Him in simple dependence for every one of their needs. Their power was the fruit of faith. Pastor James calls us higher today to this kind of faith.

From the series:
The Power of Christian Community

In our study of Acts 3, we see modeled how the early church honored God and how we can follow their example. They boldly offered truth, grace, and hope to everyone who would listen. They watched in pure wonder as God showed up in supernatural ways and relied on Him in simple dependence for every one of their needs. Their power was the fruit of faith. Pastor James calls us higher today to this kind of faith.

From the series:
The Power of Christian Community

In the first messages in Acts, we saw God move on a grand scale. Today, the early church goes under the microscope. How did this group of growing Christians relate to each other? What did they do? What did God do? What happened as a result? As Pastor James says, “doing life together” has always been God’s plan for His people. Followers of Jesus Christ today, let’s be like them and honor God with our lives. Let’s worship and adore our Savior. Let’s be right with others and right with God.

From the series:
The Power of Christian Community

In the first messages in Acts, we saw God move on a grand scale. Today, the early church goes under the microscope. How did this group of growing Christians relate to each other? What did they do? What did God do? What happened as a result? As Pastor James says, “doing life together” has always been God’s plan for His people. Followers of Jesus Christ today, let’s be like them and honor God with our lives. Let’s worship and adore our Savior. Let’s be right with others and right with God.

From the series:
The Power of Christian Community

The cataclysmic events that happened in Acts 2 and the events that followed forever changed the landscape of the world. It was indeed as the new believers said, “a mighty work of God”—the church is something only God could do. Acts 2 is the only place in the Bible where we learn about the church’s birthday. It recounts endearing, powerful stories about the early years in which we continue on in faith and by God’s grace, century after century. In this message from Acts 2, James directs us to the mission that shapes the body of Christ, that is the church—then and now.

From the series:
The Power of Christian Community

The cataclysmic events that happened in Acts 2 and the events that followed forever changed the landscape of the world. It was indeed as the new believers said, “a mighty work of God”—the church is something only God could do. Acts 2 is the only place in the Bible where we learn about the church’s birthday. It recounts endearing, powerful stories about the early years in which we continue on in faith and by God’s grace, century after century. In this message from Acts 2, James directs us to the mission that shapes the body of Christ, that is the church—then and now.

From the series:
The Power of Christian Community

In this first message in the book of Acts we pick up where the Gospels left off. Only a few weeks have passed for the disciples since the horrifying weekend in Jerusalem and only a few days since Jesus’ resurrection. Something new was happening; everyone sensed it, yet no one could explain it. In this initial study of the early church James explains how the power that ignited them is what we’re part of today. Get fresh hope for what God wants to do through His church today.

From the series:
The Power of Christian Community

In this first message in the book of Acts we pick up where the Gospels left off. Only a few weeks have passed for the disciples since the horrifying weekend in Jerusalem and only a few days since Jesus’ resurrection. Something new was happening; everyone sensed it, yet no one could explain it. In this initial study of the early church James explains how the power that ignited them is what we’re part of today. Get fresh hope for what God wants to do through His church today.

From the series:
The Power of Christian Community

In this first message in the book of Acts we pick up where the Gospels left off. Only a few weeks have passed for the disciples since the horrifying weekend in Jerusalem and only a few days since Jesus’ resurrection. Something new was happening; everyone sensed it, yet no one could explain it. In this initial study of the early church James explains how the power that ignited them is what we’re part of today. Get fresh hope for what God wants to do through His church today.

From the series:
The Power of Christian Community

As James finishes his series on spiritual warfare, he turns our attention to six important questions for believers. Don't miss these important answers from God's Word regarding temptation, demon-possession, binding demons, demonic activity and sickness, and the role of angels in spiritual warfare.

From the series:
In It to Win It

As James finishes his series on spiritual warfare, he turns our attention to six important questions for believers. Don't miss these important answers from God's Word regarding temptation, demon-possession, binding demons, demonic activity and sickness, and the role of angels in spiritual warfare.

From the series:
In It to Win It

From the message series, In It To Win It: How to Defeat the Prince of Darkness: Studies in Ephesians 6.

From the series:
In It to Win It

From the message series, In It To Win It: How to Defeat the Prince of Darkness: Studies in Ephesians 6.

From the series:
In It to Win It

If you've made a personal commitment of your life to Jesus Christ, then all God is really asking of you is that you would stand for Him, faithfully and firmly. No compromise. And the purpose of this message from Pastor James is to help us know how to do that . . . how to stand firm even when we want to quit.

From the series:
In It to Win It

If you've made a personal commitment of your life to Jesus Christ, then all God is really asking of you is that you would stand for Him, faithfully and firmly. No compromise. And the purpose of this message from Pastor James is to help us know how to do that . . . how to stand firm even when we want to quit.

From the series:
In It to Win It

We are in a battle for our lives. We live in a day of intense unrighteousness, unparalleled perversity, and encroaching darkness. Pastor James shares with us three truths, from three verses in Ephesians, upon which we can build our whole understanding of this enemy of our souls and the battle we are in.

From the series:
In It to Win It

We are in a battle for our lives. We live in a day of intense unrighteousness, unparalleled perversity, and encroaching darkness. Pastor James shares with us three truths, from three verses in Ephesians, upon which we can build our whole understanding of this enemy of our souls and the battle we are in.

From the series:
In It to Win It

1 Peter 5:8 warns us to be on the alert, because our adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking to devour us. Pastor James wants followers of Christ to be aware of the warfare surrounding us and know what the Bible teaches about the enemy of our souls, Satan himself.

From the series:
In It to Win It