Chris Bates

Chris Bates

Chris Bates

Chris Bates

Chris Bates

Chris Bates

Pastor Chris Bates

Pastor Chris Bates

Chris Bates

Chris Bates

Chris Bates

Chris Bates

Chris Bates

Chris Bates

Chris Bates

Chris Bates

Confidence is great, while it lasts, the problem is that it's easy to lose, break, or misplace. What happens when we don't perform our best? How do we bounce back? The Bible talks a lot about where we can find real and lasting confidence and how we can get it back if it's lost. We hope this message inspires and strengthens you as you walk with God.…

What is our life producing? Is it good? Is it healthy? Jesus teaches us in Matthew 7:15-20 about how to spot something real, by testing its fruit. As Christ-followers, we are encouraged to live lives worthy of our calling so we can bear good fruit in every season of life. We pray this practical message called, "Grow Something Better", inspires you …

In this talk, we look at how to live out one of Jesus' most famous commands, "Do unto Others as you would have them do unto you Matt 7:12." What do people really want? It's easy when we think about what we want. We pray this message inspires you and causes your faith to grow strong!Chris Bates

Have you ever felt bad for asking for help? In this talk, we discover that it's okay to ask and God actually wants to help us just like we would help our own kids. We also take a look at prayer and how Jesus told us to pray.Chris Bates

In week one of our series, we look at building a strong foundation for our life with Jesus' teachings out of Matthew chapter 7. In this message we look at what it means to "Judge not" and how as Christians we can implement this in our lives.Chris Bates

Chris Bates

Should Christians have fun? How much fun? Are we having any fun? In this talk, we look at how Joy, happiness, kindness, fun, and laughter affect our marriages, families, and churches and witness to the world!Chris Bates

Having fun, what does that have to do with the Bible? Actually quite a bit, the Bible tells us in Eccl 8:15 to "Have Fun" so we will experience "happiness" along with the hard work God gives us. In this talk, we look at how to prioritize fun and what joy and laughter do for our souls!Chris Bates

Chris Bates

Chris Bates

Pastor Chris

In the last part of our series, we look at pulling the weeds of anger. The Bible tells us anger gives a "foothold" to the enemy to bring trouble into our lives. God's word gives us clear instructions on how to deal with this destructive weed!Pastor Chris Bates

The Bible warns us about allowing destructive roots to "grow up" in our life. In this talk we look at why simple behavior modification often doesn't work, and find out but what it really takes to make and keep a lasting change by killing the root.Pastor Chris Bates

We've all experienced wounds, hurts, setback and heart breaking moments in life. In this talk we look at what happens when we let bitterness grow unchecked in our lives and how we can stop it.Pastor Chris Bates

In this talk we look at the idea of falling in and out of love. We discuss breaking up with the fairy tales we believe about relationships and look at what the Bible says about dating, marriage, and true beauty!Pastor Chris Bates

Can a person play with fire and not get burned? This exact question is asked in Proverbs 6:27. When it come to dating, relationship, and sex, so many people find them selves in fames. In this talk we take a look at what the Bible teaches about sex!Pastor Chris Bates

What will quench a thirsty soul? You know, the thirst, we all have for success, meaning, approval, love, for satisfaction? The Bible tells us in John chapter 4 the answer to this age old question. In this message we look at what Jesus told the woman at a well and explore how it applies to us today.Pastor Chris Bates

The Bible talks of people who praise God with their lips, but their hearts are far from me (Matthew 5:18). What does a heart close to God look like. In this talk we look at the "heart" and the role it plays in changing our lives.Pastor Chris Bates

God did not create us to live burned out, tired, and frustrated lives. This is often caused by junking our lives up with too much stuff, and doing too many things to find real and lasting rest. In this talk we look at Jesus' invitation to follow him and find true rest for a weary soul.Pastor Chris Bates

Pastor Chris Bates

Pastor Chris Bates

Pastor Chris Bates

There are a lot of "causes" in the world today, many ways we can spend our lives and try to find purpose and make a difference. How do you know if your cause is the right one? How do you know if your cause will last? In this talk we look at finding a worthy cause.Pastor Chris Bates

In the final part of our series, we take a look at one final test, "The Love Test"! The Bible makes it clear that love is our calling as Christians, and that the world around us should be able to tell we follow Jesus based on how well we love. We hope this message inspires you to be everything God called you to be!…

Life can be challenging, but the Bible encourages us to move forward regardless of what life throws our way. In week two of this series we take a look at the 3 important tests we must pass to have the type of life that God intends for us!Pastor Chris Bates

Taking a test can be stressful! Not knowing what to study, and not being fully prepared can lead to some pretty terrible results. The Bible tells us that we will all stand before God, that our life now is really a test. In part one of our talk we discuss finding comfort in knowing what’s going to be on this final test, so we can be prepared for ete…

In Exodus Ch 17 God reveals himself to his people as Yahweh-Nissi , which means “the Lord is my banner”. In this talk we take a look at what flags we fly over our lives and what it means to have the Lord as our banner.Pastor Chris Bates

Pastor Chris Bates

What do we do when we don't know what to do? In this message titled, "Where to Look", we talk about seeking God during times of uncertainty. We pray this message encourages you and causes you to draw closer to Jesus.Pastor Chris Bates

Our souls (mind, will, and emotions) and our spirits are linked and connected in such a complex way. Each one affects the other drastically. In week one of our New Normal series, we look at what it takes to reconcile the raging war between the soul and spirit.Pastor Chris Bates

Pastor Chris Bates

Pastor Chris Bates

Why do we do what we do? That's a great question. When it comes to work and reward it's important to remember the pay off. This message is based on the parable of the vineyard worker in Matthew chapter 20.Pastor Chris Bates