Spiritual Warfare

Last week we looked in Judges 6 at the call of Gideon to be a man of valor that would help deliver Israel. This Sunday we continue looking at Gideon’s life and the unconventional methods of warfare God had him use to defeat the Midianites. While Gideon was involved in a physical battle, the battle he faced was first and foremost a spiritual battle. Therefore, God had Gideon do some unconventional things that led to a great victory for the Glory of God. The account of Gideo

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What Does It Mean to Be a Person of Valor? Lessons from Gideon

What Does It Mean to Be a Person of Valor? Lessons from Gideon

Most of us would never describe ourselves as mighty warriors. But that is exactly what God called Gideon, a man hiding in a winepress, afraid of His enemies, and convinced He was the least qualified person around. The story of Gideon in Judges 6 has a lot to say to Christians today about faith, spiritual warfare, and what it looks like to stand for truth in a culture that is drifting further from God.

Why Does th

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Sept 20, 2026

The word “hero” conjures images of a strong, stoic man with a chiseled jaw and a smoldering look on his face. The kind of guy you hope would show up if you were ever in a life and death kind of situation. The reality is heroes are not a “one size fits all”. Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. The most unlikely looking heroes often turn out to be the greatest heroes, having the greatest impact. This Sunday we look at a guy who when we first meet him, is a very unlikely her

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The Reason for Community Groups

Dr. Art Paschal

From Sunday to Sunday: Why Christian Community Groups Matter for Your Faith

It is easy to feel the Spirit on Sunday morning and then watch that feeling fade by Tuesday. Life gets in the way. Work, traffic, family stress, and unexpected bills have a way of pushing Sunday's lessons to the back of your mind. So what bridges the gap? For many believers, the answer is intentional Christian community, gathering with a small group of fellow believers during the week

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Community Groups Pt 1

Culture of Community Groups Pt 1 – Blog

Why Small Groups Matter: What the Early Church Teaches Us About Growing in Faith

The early church didn't have buildings, programs, or polished Sunday services. What they had was each other. And somehow, in just a few decades, they turned the world upside down. Acts chapter 2 gives us a front-row seat to how they did it, and the lessons are just as relevant today as they were 2,000 years ago.

What Does It Mean to "Make Disciples"?

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Community Groups: The Culture for Spiritual Growth

As we consider the various ministry aspects of our church, we could look at many points of blessing:

Being able to hold our Beach Church service every week in a public atmosphere and the people it reaches.We witness the regular occurrence of baptisms.Having children and young families engaging in our church gives us hope for the future.The facilities we have for our ministry.The way the Lord has provided financially for the ministry.The engagement we have in missions both l...

Finding Freedom from the Past

Finding Freedom From Your Past / John 4

Series: Seeking and Finding

Kure Beach FBC – August 30th, 2026

Rev. Andrew J. Matthews

Many people carry the weight of their past like a sentence that never ends. Whether it's past failures, broken relationships, or habits that won't let go, the feeling of being trapped is real. But Jesus offers something different. The story of the woman at the well in John chapter 4 shows us that true freedom is possible, and it starts with drinking f

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How to Find Purpose

Having a sense of purpose is one of the most important aspects of human flourishing. Having a purpose is what gives us a drive to push on through difficult times and have hope for the future. Hitching your purpose to the wrong thing will be devastating when that reality becomes apparent.

In Luke 19 we meet a guy named Zacheus who was a man of purpose but was living for the wrong kind of purpose. Zacheus pursued the purpose of wealth and comfort, only to find that it left h

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Finding Freedom from Anxiety

FINDING FREEDOM FROM ANXIETY

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Post Sermon Blog

What Jesus Says About Worry and Seeking God First

Worry has a way of creeping into every corner of life. Whether it is fear about finances, health, relationships, or the future, anxiety can become all-consuming. In Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus gives us a clear and practical path out of that cycle. It is not complicated, but it does require a daily decision.

What Does the Bible Say About Anxiety?

The passage opens with a dir

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Finding Freedom from Anxiety

At Camp Impact this Summer campers had to memorize a verse each week to get points for their team. One preschool girl was very proud she had memorized that week’s verse which she confidently announced was “Maffu six firty free” (Matthew 6:33). That made quite an impression on me. Matthew 6:33 should make an impression on everyone as one of the most important verses in all of Scripture: “Seek first the Kingdom of God . . .”

The context of that command is something we all dea

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Sermon Recap - Finding the Right Object of Your Faith.

Sermon Recap - Finding the Right Object of Your Faith.  

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Faith is something every person practices, whether they realize it or not. But when it comes to the deepest need of the human soul, the question is not whether you have enough faith. The question is where you are placing it.

What Is Faith, Really?

Webster's defines faith as "complete trust or confidence in someone or something." We exercise faith constantly. You sat down in a chair today trusting it would

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Finding the Right Object of our Faith

Have you ever thought of another person as being “A real person of faith?” When we say that we usually mean they are a person of strong Christian virtue that is evident in how they live. I would suggest to you that everyone is a person of faith, but it’s the object of that faith that is the difference in the evidence produced from that person’s life. Jesus taught that even a very small faith, the size of a mustard seed, could move mountains. I have met many followers of Is

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Recap - How to Find True Treasure

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HOW TO FIND REAL TREASURE: 

What Two Parables Teach Us About What Truly Matters

 Jesus told two short parables in Matthew 13 that pack a powerful truth. A man stumbles upon buried treasure in a field. A merchant finds a pearl of extraordinary value. Both of them sell everything they have to obtain what they found. These stories are not about financial investment strategies. They are about something far more valuable: spiritual treasure.

What Are These Parables

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How to Find Real Treasure

Some of the best stories that have been written are about the discovery of a hidden treasure. Treasure Island was one of my favorite books when I was growing up. That book inspired many adventures I would have with my friends pretending to look for a buried treasure. And you know that X always marked the spot.

In 2014 Sue and I had the privilege of visiting Xi’An China where the Terracotta Warriors are being excavated.  The Terracotta Warriors are considered an architectura

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How to Find Yourself Sermon Summary

Who Am I? How to Find Your True Identity in Jesus Christ

One of the deepest questions every person wrestles with is this: Who am I? Identity is something we spend our entire lives searching for, and yet many people never truly find it. Matthew 16:21-28 speaks directly to this search and offers a clear, life-changing answer.

Why Do We Struggle So Much With Identity?

From the time we are children, we find our identity through association. We are known by our parents, our siblin

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