We all face temptation—but we’re not alone, and we’re not without hope. In this message, Tempted, we explore what God’s Word says about overcoming the pull of sin:

Anchor Verse: 1 Corinthians 10:13

1. Temptation is Universal – Everyone experiences it (James 1:14, Matthew 4:1).

2. Temptation is Not Sin – It’s the crossroads where we choose our response (James 1:15).

3. God Provides a Way of Escape – He equips us to flee and stand firm (Matthew 26:41, Genesis 39:12).

4. Victory Comes Through Christ’s Strength – Jesus understands our struggles and offers grace and power (Hebrews 4:15–16).

If you’re feeling the weight of temptation, be encouraged: God is faithful, and through Christ you can stand strong.

Have you ever felt like the storms of life were stronger than your faith? In this message, we dive into the story of Peter stepping out of the boat to walk on water toward Jesus. It’s a powerful reminder that faith isn’t about ignoring the storm—it’s about keeping your eyes on the One who calms it.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

· Faith looks to Jesus, not the storm (Matthew 14:30–31)

· Fear will sink you, but faith will sustain you (2 Timothy 1:7)

· You were made to walk in the impossible (Mark 9:23–24)

· Even if you sink, Jesus will save you (Matthew 14:27, 31)

No matter what waves are crashing around you, Jesus is calling you to step out in faith. He’s not asking you to do the impossible on your own—He’s inviting you to trust Him to make it possible.

Drift doesn’t happen overnight—it starts small, almost unnoticeable, and before we know it, we can find ourselves far from God. The good news is that He has given us the anchor we need to stay steady and strong in Him.

Key Points from this message:

1. Drift Begins with Neglect — We don’t just wake up and decide to abandon God. Neglect is a seed, and drift is the fruit that grows from it (Hebrews 2:3).

2. Drift is Deceptive and Subtle — Sin rarely comes with flashing lights. Satan works to distort our vision of God, like a blindfold blocking light (Proverbs 14:12; 2 Corinthians 4:3-4). Sin will always take you further than you want to go, keep you longer than you want to stay, and cost you more than you want to pay.

3. Drift Demands Constant Course Correction — Every day we need to examine our hearts and adjust. Course correction isn’t shameful—it’s necessary (Lamentations 3:40).

4. Staying Anchored Keeps Us from Drifting — We must develop spiritual habits that keep us grounded and anchored in Christ (Hebrews 10:19).

Drift may be subtle, but it’s not unstoppable. When we stay anchored in Jesus, we can stand firm no matter what comes our way.