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205 Nichols St
Princeton, KY 42445
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03/19/2026

The Innocent One Who Bore Our Criminal Guilt

Jesus was completely innocent, yet He willingly accepted the punishment meant for the guilty. The only criminal element present on the cross was the sin He carried—our sin. He was condemned not for His own wrongs, but for the wrongs of others, fulfilling the justice required for sin. His sacrifice stands as the ultimate act of love, giving His life for those who were hostile toward Him. [15:07]

For he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed. All of us, like sheep, have strayed away. We have left God’s paths to follow our own. Yet the Lord laid on him the sins of all of us.
- Isaiah 53:5-6 (NLT)

Reflection: When you consider the weight of your own sin that Christ bore, how does that reality transform your understanding of His love and grace toward you?

03/17/2026

Check out on the Senior Panel at the FCA “Pack the PAC” at CCMS! Thanks to UHA and their leadership team for an awesome night of worship, fellowship and testimony!

03/13/2026

Southside students will leave this Sunday at 4! We will eat in Hoptown and head to The PAC. Due to the sensitive nature of Kelly’s testimony, this trip is reserved for 8th-12th graders

So.....the “Pack the PAC” commemorative sticker may be the best one yet! 🔥 Be there to get one!

Sunday, March 15th, FCA Night! 6pm-8pm

Mission - Bring a slightly used or new pair of tennis shoes that will bless a person in Ethiopia!

Sign up in advance https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekPi22vkVVAAGiw-Xpd6TduqnhHFM8FX3UzbOWshC_kTRFIg/viewform

03/10/2026

What an amazing DNOW weekend!! We worshiped, Steve challenged us with God’s Word and had so much fun fellowshipping together with other area churches! We were challenged to know where our identity is found, and I pray we know Who we belong to! May God continue to work in the lives of the students in our county!!

03/07/2026

What a great kick off to DNOW 26!!!

03/04/2026

All information will be distributed tonight after youth group! Please make every effort to be there tonight!!

03/02/2026

True Freedom is Found in Submission to God

The world tells us that submission is a restriction, but Scripture reveals it as the path to genuine freedom. Surrendering to God’s authority liberates us from the tyranny of our own flawed desires and the empty promises of sin. Trusting in His perfect will and plan allows us to experience the peace and purpose we were created for. This obedient relationship is where we truly discover life as it was meant to be. [30:13]

Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.
1 Peter 2:16 (ESV)

Reflection: Where is God inviting you to exchange the illusion of control for the true freedom that comes from trusting and obeying Him?

02/28/2026

Obedience is the Spiritual Measure of Our Love

Our actions serve as a tangible measure of what we truly value and love. Just as we use instruments to quantify physical properties, our obedience functions as a spiritual measure of our love for God. It is not about earning favor but about demonstrating where our allegiance lies. A heart transformed by love for Christ will naturally desire to follow His commands. This active adherence is the evidence of a living faith. [13:28]

“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”
John 14:15 (ESV)

Reflection: When you consider the statement “we obey what we love,” what does your current pattern of obedience reveal about the true object of your affection?

02/26/2026

The Heart of Rebellion is Rejecting God’s Authority

Rebellion is not merely about breaking rules; it is a fundamental posture of the heart that chooses self-rule over God's rule. At its core, it is a declaration that we know better than our Creator. This attitude rejects obedience and submission, preferring our own desires and wisdom. Such a spirit is problematic in any relationship, but it is most dangerous in our walk with God, as it severs us from the source of all truth and life. [03:45]

Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen.
Romans 1:24-25 (ESV)

Reflection: Can you identify an area in your life where you are consistently choosing your own authority over God’s, and what might it look like to begin surrendering that specific area to Him?

02/16/2026

Knowing True Love Begins by Knowing God

We cannot truly understand or practice authentic love apart from a relationship with God, because He is the very source of love. Any attempt to love outside of knowing Him will be incomplete and susceptible to the enemy's distortions. To know what love truly is, we must look to Jesus, whose life and death are the ultimate definition and demonstration of love. [18:13]

We have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and the one who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him. (1 John 4:16 CSB)

Reflection: How does your understanding of love change when you consider that God Himself is the definition of love, rather than your feelings or cultural messages?

02/14/2026

The Pathway to Freedom: Abiding in God’s Love

The way to walk in love and be free from lust is to continually abide, or remain, in God’s love. This is an active choice to stay connected to Him through His Word and prayer, allowing His love to fill us and flow through us to others. As we live in the reality of His great love for us, we are empowered to love others sacrificially and purely. [26:16]

We love because he first loved us. (1 John 4:19 CSB)

Reflection: What is one practical step you can take this week to more intentionally abide in God’s love, ensuring that your actions toward others flow from His love and not your own desires?

02/12/2026

The Stark Contrast Between Self-Focused Lust and Selfless Love

Lust is inherently self-focused, driven by a desire to feel good and satisfy personal wants. Love, in its purest form, does the exact opposite. It willingly chooses what may not feel good in the moment in order to prioritize what is truly good for others. This is the pattern of love we see in Jesus, who sacrificed His own comfort and life for our ultimate good. [16:09]

But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8 CSB)

Reflection: When was a recent time you chose your own comfort over what was good for someone else? How might you choose love over self-focused desire in a specific relationship this week?

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Princeton, KY
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