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06/14/2026

Have you ever chased a blessing so hard that you ended up stepping completely out of God's will? Sometimes, what looks like an opportunity for "prosperity" is actually a distraction that pulls us away from our true spiritual priorities.
Join us for Part 2 of our eye-opening series, Religious Hopium, as Elmer Sembly III delivers a convicting and timely message titled "Prosperity of Priority."
Continuing in the story of Naaman, we shift our focus to Elisha’s servant, Gehazi, in 2 Kings 5:25-26. When Gehazi secretly chased after the wealth Elisha had refused, he traded his integrity for a temporary payout. This powerful sermon exposes the trap of pursuing the right things at the wrong time, and challenges us to examine what we are truly prioritizing in our walk with God. Stop chasing the illusion of "hopium" and start aligning your priorities with His purpose!
� Scripture Focus
"Then he went in and stood before his master Elisha. 'Where have you been, Gehazi?' Elisha asked. 'Your servant didn’t go anywhere,' Gehazi answered. But Elisha said to him, 'Was not my spirit with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to take money or to accept clothes—or olive groves and vineyards, or flocks and herds, or male and female slaves?'" — 2 Kings 5:25-26

� In This Message, You Will Discover:
• The Trap of Misplaced Priorities: How the pursuit of material gain and personal comfort can cost us our spiritual integrity.��
• The Danger of Bad Timing: Why trying to force a blessing or claim an opportunity in the wrong season is a recipe for disaster.
• Authentic Provision vs. Hopium: How to distinguish between God's genuine blessings and the deceptive allure of quick, selfish gain.
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06/07/2026

Are you operating on genuine, biblical faith, or are you just fueled by "religious hopium"? It is incredibly easy to construct a picture in our minds of exactly how God is going to answer our prayers—but what happens when His instructions don't match our expectations?
Join us for Part 1 of our eye-opening new series, Religious Hopium, as Elmer Sembly III delivers a challenging and deeply relatable message titled "Faith and Hopium."
Looking closely at the story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5:11, this sermon unpacks the danger of bringing our own preconceived notions to God. Naaman almost missed his life-changing miracle because he was angry that the prophet's process didn't align with his personal preferences. This message will challenge you to drop the "hopium" and embrace true, obedient faith.
� Scripture Focus
"But Naaman went away angry and said, 'I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the name of the Lord his God, wave his hand over the spot and cure me of my leprosy.'" — 2 Kings 5:11
� In This Message, You Will Discover:
• Defining Hopium: The critical difference between having true faith in God and holding onto false, self-made expectations.
• The Danger of Preconceptions: How our personal preferences can actually blind us to the blessings God is trying to give us.
• Trusting the Process: Why we have to stop telling God how to answer our prayers and learn to simply trust and obey His instructions.
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05/31/2026

Have you ever looked at a map when you're lost, desperately searching for that little indicator that says, "You Are Here"? In the unpredictable journey of life, it is remarkably easy to lose our spiritual bearings and forget where we stand with God.
Join us as Walter Bland delivers a timely and powerful message titled "You Are Here," the latest installment in our transformative sermon series, Remember Your Creator. Grounded in the profound wisdom of Ecclesiastes 12:1, this sermon challenges us to anchor our lives in God—right here, right now—before the difficult seasons of life arrive.
Whether you are in the vibrant days of your youth or navigating a season of transition, this message is a brilliant reminder that your current location is exactly where God wants to meet you.
� Scripture Focus
"Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, 'I find no pleasure in them.'" — Ecclesiastes 12:1
� In This Message, You Will Discover:
• Spiritual Awareness: How to accurately identify where you currently are in your faith journey.
• The Urgency of Now: Why putting off your relationship with God leaves you spiritually vulnerable.
• Practical Wisdom: How to apply the timeless truths of Ecclesiastes to find purpose and joy in your present season.
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05/24/2026

Join Walter Bland for a powerful and timely message titled “Remember Your Creator” from Ecclesiastes 12:1. In a world full of distractions and changing priorities, God calls us to keep Him first while we still have strength, time, and opportunity. Come be encouraged, challenged, and reminded that a life centered on God is a life filled with purpose. Don’t miss this inspiring word!

05/17/2026

Have you ever found yourself doing things your own way, only to realize you stopped listening to God?
In this powerful and timely message, "The Gainsaying," speaker Elmer Sembly III dives deep into the profound warnings found in Jude 11. Continuing our eye-opening sermon series, When We Don't Listen, we explore what happens when pride and rebellion take root in our hearts.
Looking at the biblical account of Korah's rebellion—often referred to as "the gainsaying"—we uncover the spiritual dangers of ignoring God's voice and resisting His divine authority. Join us as we learn how to tune out the distractions of the world, humble our hearts, and actively listen to the Word of God once again.

Message Details:
• � Speaker: Elmer Sembly III
• � Series: When We Don't Listen
• � Scripture Reference: Jude 11

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