Thinking Out Loud

Making Faith Work When Your Confused

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Wed, 31 May 2023 09:18:00 -0700

Life presents us with plenty of opportunities for confusion. It is in these moments that we can either face them on our own, or allow our faith to work, as we trust God for the answers and the peace we need. James 1:5-8 provides us a trusted roadmap to experience wisdom in times of confusion.

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Making Faith Work in Difficulty

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Mon, 22 May 2023 13:34:00 -0700

One doesn’t have to be convinced that life can be difficult. We don’t choose difficulty; it just happens. It’s part of life. The question is, how do we make our faith work in difficult times? James 1:2-4 supplies us with the answer.

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Grace Is Messy

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 19:09:00 -0700

There is a gift that Jesus extends to every one of us. A gift that is often misunderstood and undeserved, and yet when embraced, changes lives forever. That gift is grace and it is messy.

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Listen to the Right People

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:49:00 -0700

There are a lot of voices competing for our attention. Who we choose to listen to, makes all the difference. When we listen to the right people we will be led in the right direction and find great success in life.

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How To Have A Healthy Blended Family

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Thu, 26 May 2022 17:02:00 -0700

All families have their challenges, but living within a blended family has a set of challenges that are unique only to them. Whether you are a divorced and remarried couple without kids, or you are a divorced and remarried couple with kids, it's not easy. but God offers a pathway to hope and healing

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Stepping into the Unknown Pt. 2

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:40:00 -0800

In the book of Genesis, we read a story of an amazing young man. Joseph traveled some very difficult days. Days filled with unexpected twists, turns, and people. Through his story we learn how to step into the unknown with the confidence that comes only with a close relationship with our God.

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Stepping into the Unknown Pt. 1

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 14:07:00 -0800

In the book of Genesis, we read a story of an amazing young man. Joseph traveled some very difficult days. Days filled with unexpected twists, turns, and people. Through his story we learn how to step into the unknowns with the confidence that comes only with a close relationship with our God.

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Living Positive in a Negative World - How To Practice Positivity

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 19:00:00 -0800

It's no secret our world has become increasingly more negative. As followers of Jesus, we must be diligent to not be sucked into it. If we are not, it will get all over us and we will begin to look more and more like the world, and less and less like Jesus.

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Like Dad • What it means to be WITH and LIKE the Father

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Tue, 7 Sep 2021 15:28:00 -0700

We have been invited into life's greatest relationship. We are invited to be with and like our Heavenly Father. As we discover the meaning of this amazing relationship, we will discover we are an unstoppable force for the Kingdom.

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Remember to Rest

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:40:00 -0700

We live in a non-stop world. We are bombarded by deadlines, responsibilities, and distractions. Finding time to stop and rest is not easy, but it is necessary. If we want to follow Jesus fully and make a Kingdom difference with our lives, then we must slow down, and remember to rest.

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God Works The Night Shift • Pt. 2

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Mon, 24 May 2021 15:50:00 -0700

God is at work, even when we don’t see it. It is His heart to deliver us, restore us, and use us. This all happens when His people pray.

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God Works The Night Shift • Part 1

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Mon, 17 May 2021 08:57:00 -0700

We don't always see those in our world that work the night shift. That doesn't mean they aren't there and working. Likewise, we don't always see God working in the dark times of our life. But He is there and He is working.

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Life Reflections From the Past 12 Months - Truths About God

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:55:00 -0700

The last 12 months have been anything but normal. We have experienced a pandemic, political unrest, fires, ice, and more. Through a year of much change, God has been our one constant; constantly in control, constantly good, and desiring to be enough in our lives.

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How To Take A Stand And Not Cause An Offense

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Sat, 6 Feb 2021 10:43:00 -0800

We are living in a world that is growing increasingly hostile to the Gospel. How we live now is more important than ever before. As we learn how to best take a stand for Jesus, His presence and power will be undeniable experienced, both by us and the world.

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How To Turn Turmoil Into Thanksgiving

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Wed, 2 Dec 2020 15:37:00 -0800

2020 has been a difficult year for everyone! In this message I had the privilege of preaching with my good friend Sam Stuckey. Through all the turmoil of this year, we are still expected to be thankful. Here is how!

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Listening To God

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 14:55:00 -0800

God is speaking and wants you to hear His voice. It may not happen the way you expect or even when you expect it, but one thing is for sure; we must be ready to listen.

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Standing Firm Against Division

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 15:12:00 -0700

We live in a very divided world. In almost every arena of life there exists a spirit of "us vs them". As the Church we much stand firm against this. There is too much at stake not to.

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Following Jesus - It's Not About You / It's About You

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 15:55:00 -0800

While following Jesus is all about Him we also know that it is about us. There is an expectation placed upon us, His followers, to take steps of obedience. The choice is ours.

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How To Be Grateful In An Ungrateful World

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 20:11:00 -0800

We live in an ungrateful world. As followers of Jesus we are called to live lives of gratitude. The secret lies in recognizing Him in all circumstances of life. Psalm 107 walks us through Israel's journey of recognizing Him through the ups and downs of their experience. This chapter answers the question of how to be grateful in an ungrateful world.

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God Promises To Empower Us

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Tue, 3 Sep 2019 15:43:00 -0700

When we respond to God's promise to empower us we become an unstoppable force for the Kingdom.

This message is part four in a four part series on the promises of God.

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God Promises To Lead Us

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 11:57:00 -0700

God's promise to lead us can be trusted in both the mountain top times of life as well as in the dark valleys of life.

This message is part two in a four part series on the Promises of God.

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Overcoming The Obstacles Of Failure

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Tue, 21 May 2019 10:04:00 -0700

No one likes to fail yet it happens to us all. When we experience spiritual failure we are faced with a choice. We can either let it stop and define us, or allow God’s grace to change and equip us.

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Grace: What Makes It So Amazing

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Wed, 3 Apr 2019 11:40:00 -0700

God has give us a tremendous gift. It is a life-changing gift that when accepted and fully embraced will make us an unstoppable force for His glory. It is a gift that supplies us with everything we need to please Him. It is the gift of grace.

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Train Your Thinking

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 10:44:00 -0800

We are called to remain positive in a very negative world. If this is to happen we must allow God to change and train our thinking. This requires some effort on our part but the reward far out weights the effort.

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Armor of God Pt. 2 - Offensive Weapons

brian@brianeberly.com (Pastor Brian Eberly) — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 13:11:00 -0700

There is a spiritual battle being waged for our souls and the souls of those around us. God has given us the tools we need to experience victory. He has given us two weapons that if used properly will do more to advance the Kingdom than anything else.

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