Key Bible verses: 1 Corinthians 16:13; 2 Chronicles 26:2-5 Life got you feeling overwhelmed? Are you desperate for answers? Don't look around you. There's only One who can give you strength and help. Seek Him with your whole heart.

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Key Bible verses: John 10:27; Psalm 32:8 God has given us His “Guidance System” in the Person of the Holy Spirit, who comes to live within us after we receive Jesus as our Savior. He will help us and speak to us and lead us through life. Here's an impassioned call to fine tune our spiritual ears, line up with the Word of God, and tune in to “the Master's voice.”

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Key Bible verses: Luke 19:1-10; Mark 10:46-52 The Bible talks about desperate men and women who needed God to show up in a big way. Pastor Jeff looks at their stories and exhorts us to seek God in our own desperation — with the confidence that Jesus will not pass us by but stop and give us what we so desperately need.

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Key Bible verses: Romans 8:14; John 16:13 In this wired, sight-and-sound world, there are so many voices vying for our attention. Is it possible to hear God's voice and know His will for our lives? The Bible says it is. Find out more as Pastor Jeff examines what the Scriptures say about this important subject.

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Key Bible verses: 1 Chronicles 14:1-16 What do desperate people do in desperate times? If you need God and you need Him now, this message will not only comfort you, it will inspire and encourage you to keep going and give you biblical steps to take as you put your hope in God and believe Him to help you and bring you through to victory.

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Key Bible verses: Philemon 1:6-7; Proverbs 11:25 The Bible makes it clear that in Christ we are to be encouragers and carry refreshing to a dry and thirsty world. Pastor Jeff uses an episode in the life of King David to reveal key steps we must take before we can effectively refresh others.

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Key Bible verses: Matthew 5:6; Isaiah 55:1 Thirst can be a bad thing, especially if you're stuck in the desert with no water. But thirst can also be a blessing — if what you're craving is more of God and His Holy Spirit. In this scripture-packed message, Pastor Jeff Perry outlines some of the blessings and benefits of living water and points us to its Source.

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Key Bible verses: Matthew 11:23, 15:21-18; Mark 5:25-34 If you're facing a monstrous mountain or you're in the center of a crisis, then you're a candidate for God's mercy. This passionate exhortation from God's Word will encourage you to ask for and expect God's help in your time of need.

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Key Bible verses: Isaiah 41:8-15 It's time to remember your awesome God and take a stand on his promise to help you in the hard times. This passionate and encouraging message will charge your faith batteries, put your obstacles in perspective, and remind you that no mountain can withstand the power of God.

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Key Bible verses: Isaiah 41:15; Ecclesiastes 10:10 Life and time can dull our edges, weaken us, and slow us down. Frequent sharpening is essential. In this message, Pastor Jeff applies powerful Bible promises that will restore your edge, help you pulverize your mountains, and get you ready for what God has up ahead.

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Key Bible verse: Romans 15:4 Hope is the opposite of dread. We all need hope, but where do we find it? Pastor Jeff Perry lays out the source of every believer's hope and calls us to live with hope ever present in our hearts.

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Key Bible verses: Romans 4:17-22; Psalm 119:28 Life isn't for sissies. Like Abraham, who believed God's promise in spite of his circumstances, we must have unwavering faith to see our hope realized and receive the strength to press on through.

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Key Bible verses: Acts 2:42; Ecclesiastes 2:23-25; 1 Timothy 4:3 Here's a refreshing and informative look at what the Bible says about eating and how God intended man to use and enjoy food.

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Key Bible verses: Mark 11:22; Luke 6:27-31; Romans 5:5 Here are practical and powerful directives — straight from God's Word — to help you live a life that is fulfilling, effective, and pleasing to God.

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Key Bible verses: Acts 20:32; Colossians 1:12-13 If someone died and left you a great treasure, would you be interested in reading the will? Would you want to find out what you'd received? In Christ, we have an incredible inheritance waiting for us — right here, right now — and it's all written out in God's Word so that we can read it and embrace it. It's time to maximize your inheritance potential.

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Key Bible verses: Psalm 23:5; Colossians 1:12 In Christ God has qualified us to share in an amazing inheritance that includes mercy and grace to help in time of need. In this message, Pastor Jeff Perry appeals to every believer to search out the details of this rich inheritance, embrace who Jesus is and what He has given us, and live with a thankful heart to the Father for all He has done for us.

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Key Bible verses: Proverbs 19:21; Habakkuk 2:1-3 In this message, Pastor Jeff shows us how to avoid the pitfalls of knee-jerk, emotional reactions and hear the leading of the Holy Spirit. These critical, Bible-directed steps can sharpen your spiritual focus and help you walk in God's will through all the issues of your life.

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Key Bible verses: Psalm 15; Hebrews 12:25-29 We are designed for a close relationship with God. In this life-touching message, Pastor Jeff contrasts the Old and New Testaments as he exhorts us to live in the stability of God's Word and the intimacy of God's grace which is found in Jesus Christ.

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Bible references found in Matthew: What is God's will? What is Jesus willing to do for all who come to Him? Pastor Jeff opens the Scriptures to show clearly and unequivocally God's desire to heal, care for, and build up His people.

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Key Bible verses: Psalm 5:12; Romans 8:31-32; Ephesians 1
Here's a powerful exhortation to study the “fine print” in the Scriptures and discover all the blessings that God has made available in Jesus Christ–Blessings that are intended not for hoarding, but for sharing with a lost and dying world.

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Key Bible verses: Philippians 1:27; Philippians 4:1; Galatians 5:1
Exhorting us to hang on to Jesus, Pastor Jeff opens the Scriptures to show us how to adjust and strengthen our stance and overcome obstacles on this spiritual battlefield called “life.”

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