This Thanksgiving what are you most thankful to have in your life?
Author: Derrick Hurst (Page 111 of 152)
I am husband to Carrie, dad to Matthew, Lucas, and Natalie. I have a desire to see people grow in their relationship with Jesus. My personal mission is to move people forward in their faith life.
Friends are something that all too often are overlooked. I’m not talking about a friend who’s here one day and gone the next but a real friend. A real friend is one who is there with you through the greatest of times and sticks around when everything is falling apart. A friend isn’t there for themselves but there for you. A true friend can see your hurt and is comfortable just being present to hold you up when you’re too weak to stand. Friends bring fun and exciting things to life and can put a smile on our faces just by walking in a room. Continue reading
We wrap up our series with the final piece of our three-legged stool. Grace is wonderful and faith is essential but it’s the one in whom we place our faith from whom grace comes that makes a difference. This week we conclude this series with Christ Alone. All other things in life will pass away but Christ will always be the constant.
Life is filled with ups and downs. In the moments when life is going well, we feel like we’re on top of the world and nothing can take us down. But in the moments when the bottom drops out and life is just falling apart all around us, it’s easy to just throw in the towel and think that things will never get better. But how do you manage the ups and the downs in life? How do you handle the peaks and the valleys of life? Where do you go to just find a little peace and quiet? Where is your shelter when the storms of life come crashing down? Continue reading
Why is faith so important? What is faith anyway? Is faith a me thing or a God thing? And how do I get faith? Listen this week as Pastor Derrick shares the importance of faith in our daily lives as followers of Jesus.
What in life gets you going? What brings you energy and passion that can’t be silent? What are those things in life that just put a smile on your face even when you’re not trying to smile? When these things happen in our lives it’s like we break out in a happy dance without even knowing it. Continue reading
For the next few weeks we’ll be looking at this word “SOLA” and watching how it impacts our understanding of three different words – grace, faith and Jesus. This week Pastor Derrick shared with us the importance of only grace. Grab your bibles, open to Ephesians 2 and follow along as Pastor Derrick teaches on the power of grace alone.
Ever have that moment when you felt all alone? Ever feel like the weight you’re carrying is too much for you? Ever feel like you’re sinking in the ocean and no one’s around to throw you a life-preserver? Feel like you’re running a race and you just can’t go one more step? Well there’s something you need to know. And it’s all about who’s here. Continue reading
What happened 500 years ago and why is it so important? What could possibly have happened that long ago that still has an impact today? Listen this week as Pastor Derrick shares the joys and struggles of following Jesus and sheds a little light on the past and how it shapes our present.
Have you ever asked yourself if it’s worth it? You look at your life and realize that you try to keep yourself out of trouble. You try to treat people with respect and dignity. You try to stay clear of trouble and put the best construction on everything. You spend time in worship. You read your bible. You try to obey the commandments. But you don’t really seem to be getting anywhere in this world. Continue reading
