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.

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Way of Wisdom

Have you ever said to yourself, How could a God of love let this happen? If we let spiritual confusion go on for a long time, we’re going to be in deep turmoil. In this final message on meeting God, James MacDonald shares four truths that can act like a compass during times of questioning.

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Meeting God In...

Have you ever said to yourself, How could a God of love let this happen? If we let spiritual confusion go on for a long time, we’re going to be in deep turmoil. In this final message on meeting God, James MacDonald shares four truths that can act like a compass during times of questioning.

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Meeting God In...

The Bible teaches that there are a lot of different kinds of poverty, but the most serious form of poverty is spiritual. And spiritual poverty can last for an eternity. If you’re in a place of desperate spiritual need, this simple word from James MacDonald will help you find how to meet God in that place of desperation.

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Meeting God In...

The Bible teaches that there are a lot of different kinds of poverty, but the most serious form of poverty is spiritual. And spiritual poverty can last for an eternity. If you’re in a place of desperate spiritual need, this simple word from James MacDonald will help you find how to meet God in that place of desperation.

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Meeting God In...

Moral failure: how does it happen? How do you make it worse? How do you avoid it from happening? How do you find God in the midst of it? Find biblical perspective from James MacDonald on this painful, hurtful issue in the body of Christ.

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Meeting God In...

Moral failure: how does it happen? How do you make it worse? How do you avoid it from happening? How do you find God in the midst of it? Find biblical perspective from James MacDonald on this painful, hurtful issue in the body of Christ.

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Meeting God In...

Perhaps you know all too well what it feels like to be depressed, and how serious it can be. It might surprise you to know of a character in Scripture who experienced severe depression. James MacDonald introduces us to Elijah, a man who in his depression met with God and was never the same again.

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Meeting God In...

Perhaps you know all too well what it feels like to be depressed, and how serious it can be. It might surprise you to know of a character in Scripture who experienced severe depression. James MacDonald introduces us to Elijah, a man who in his depression met with God and was never the same again.

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Meeting God In...

Life is made up of choices. Wisdom is the best choice with the best result in every situation. Do you want to know how to get wisdom? Tune in as Pastor James teaches you how to attain this virtue.

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Wise Up!

Life is made up of choices. Wisdom is the best choice with the best result in every situation. Do you want to know how to get wisdom? Tune in as Pastor James teaches you how to attain this virtue.

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Wise Up!

“To drink or not to drink?,” that is the question. But more importantly, what does the Bible say about this controversial topic? Consider the wise path for your life in this hot subject. Take a second look at your choices with James MacDonald.

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Wise Up!

“To drink or not to drink?,” that is the question. But more importantly, what does the Bible say about this controversial topic? Consider the wise path for your life in this hot subject. Take a second look at your choices with James MacDonald.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Wise Up!

Money—blessing or curse? Check out what the book of Proverbs says about money and how you should handle it. James MacDonald teaches on this important subject area with candor and practical insights that can transform your family.

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Wise Up!

Money—blessing or curse? Check out what the book of Proverbs says about money and how you should handle it. James MacDonald teaches on this important subject area with candor and practical insights that can transform your family.

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Wise Up!

Do you have a good work ethic? Do you think our country has a good work ethic? What’s your attitude about the work God has given you to do? James MacDonald explores the subject of work and shows you what the Bible says about it.

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Wise Up!

Do you have a good work ethic? Do you think our country has a good work ethic? What’s your attitude about the work God has given you to do? James MacDonald explores the subject of work and shows you what the Bible says about it.

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Wise Up!

Are you prepared to see your reflection as you hold this mirror in your hand? Brace yourself, James MacDonald explores 5 characteristics of a fool in this powerful, practical message. In order to get wisdom, we must remove the foolishness from our lives!

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Wise Up!

Are you prepared to see your reflection as you hold this mirror in your hand? Brace yourself, James MacDonald explores 5 characteristics of a fool in this powerful, practical message. In order to get wisdom, we must remove the foolishness from our lives!

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Wise Up!

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Eternal Assurance

What are we talking about? Your salvation! God doesn’t want you to be living in doubt about your salvation, the most important thing about you. He has given you ways to tell for certain that you have it. James MacDonald unwraps the greatest gift in the universe in this continuing study from the book of 1 John.

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Eternal Assurance

What are we talking about? Your salvation! God doesn’t want you to be living in doubt about your salvation, the most important thing about you. He has given you ways to tell for certain that you have it. James MacDonald unwraps the greatest gift in the universe in this continuing study from the book of 1 John.

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Eternal Assurance

Life as it really is divides us on two paths: light and darkness. That’s God’s truth and simple reality. In this first message from the book of 1 John, we see that the apostle John sees life like this too. Either you’re for God or against Him. You’re on the narrow road that leads to heaven Or you’re on the broad road that leads to destruction. You’re living for God or you’re living for Satan. And if you’re living for God, then you’re living in the truth. If you’re living for Satan, then you’re living in the lies. Every time God speaks, truth comes out of Him. Every time Satan speaks, he lies and destroys. There really is a God. And there really is a standard. And we really all do fall short. And we really do deserve death and judgment. And God really did provide you His grace and the forgiveness of your sins. Life really is this divided. Which side are you on? James MacDonald leads us into our study of 1 John with thought-provoking truth that demands an answer.

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Eternal Assurance

Life as it really is divides us on two paths: light and darkness. That’s God’s truth and simple reality. In this first message from the book of 1 John, we see that the apostle John sees life like this too. Either you’re for God or against Him. You’re on the narrow road that leads to heaven Or you’re on the broad road that leads to destruction. You’re living for God or you’re living for Satan. And if you’re living for God, then you’re living in the truth. If you’re living for Satan, then you’re living in the lies. Every time God speaks, truth comes out of Him. Every time Satan speaks, he lies and destroys. There really is a God. And there really is a standard. And we really all do fall short. And we really do deserve death and judgment. And God really did provide you His grace and the forgiveness of your sins. Life really is this divided. Which side are you on? James MacDonald leads us into our study of 1 John with thought-provoking truth that demands an answer.

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Eternal Assurance

Life as it really is divides us on two paths: light and darkness. That’s God’s truth and simple reality. In this first message from the book of 1 John, we see that the apostle John sees life like this too. Either you’re for God or against Him. You’re on the narrow road that leads to heaven Or you’re on the broad road that leads to destruction. You’re living for God or you’re living for Satan. And if you’re living for God, then you’re living in the truth. If you’re living for Satan, then you’re living in the lies. Every time God speaks, truth comes out of Him. Every time Satan speaks, he lies and destroys. There really is a God. And there really is a standard. And we really all do fall short. And we really do deserve death and judgment. And God really did provide you His grace and the forgiveness of your sins. Life really is this divided. Which side are you on? James MacDonald leads us into our study of 1 John with thought-provoking truth that demands an answer.

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Eternal Assurance

Are you ever going to be further along spiritually than you are now? If you want to be, you need to make a choice and say some things are going to be different. If not now, then when? Ask the Lord to “pour it on” as you seek more of Him in your life.

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Pour It On

Are you ever going to be further along spiritually than you are now? If you want to be, you need to make a choice and say some things are going to be different. If not now, then when? Ask the Lord to “pour it on” as you seek more of Him in your life.

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Pour It On

Many people know facts about God. But do you have true, heart understanding of who God is, especially in the Person of the Holy Spirit? Join James as he helps you realize the depth and greatness of God’s Spirit alive in you.

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Pour It On

Many people know facts about God. But do you have true, heart understanding of who God is, especially in the Person of the Holy Spirit? Join James as he helps you realize the depth and greatness of God’s Spirit alive in you.

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Pour It On

As a kid, you are taught to hate broken things, but God delights in brokenness. He loves it. James explains how you can be finally ready for God to do something amazing—but only if you’re broken.

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When God Shows Up

As a kid, you are taught to hate broken things, but God delights in brokenness. He loves it. James explains how you can be finally ready for God to do something amazing—but only if you’re broken.

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When God Shows Up

Discover God in ways you’ve never known before when you are serve Him. Hear James address the importance and the joy of service.

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When God Shows Up

Whether you realize it or not, some things you do draw God to you and some things push him away. Listen as James identifies what repels God and explains what you can do to attract God’s active presence in your life.

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When God Shows Up

Whether you realize it or not, some things you do draw God to you and some things push him away. Listen as James identifies what repels God and explains what you can do to attract God’s active presence in your life.

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When God Shows Up

Have you ever felt as if God was far away or like your prayers just bounced off the ceiling? You’re not alone. Tune into James as he helps you understand why God seems distant at times, and learn how to draw close to God’s presence even in times of weakness.

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When God Shows Up

Have you ever felt as if God was far away or like your prayers just bounced off the ceiling? You’re not alone. Tune into James as he helps you understand why God seems distant at times, and learn how to draw close to God’s presence even in times of weakness.

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When God Shows Up

Do you ever feel down for no reason? Even though everything in life seems to be great? James talks about how you can have a genuine fulfilling intimacy with God that will wash over you with abundant satisfaction.

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Lord, Change My Attitude