28 OCT 2019 · Jim George once said, It's not how you start that's important, but how you finish. Gideon had a promising beginning as God called him, pruned him, and led him to victory over the Midianites. However, Gideon's life did not end well. He simply did not finish well as was looked like a promising ending ended up being a forgetful ending. In this message, Russell Zik examines Judges 8 as Gideon's life ended with pride, vengeance and unfaithfulness; a life having not finished well. As you listen, ask yourself, what do I need to do so I can finish well?

7 OCT 2019 · The glory of God means to give God praise and honor by showing who He is, what He is like, and what He is doing. In this message, Russell Zik examines Judges chapter 7 as God does the unthinkable commanding Gideon to reduce his army by 99% for one reason: so God can receive the credit and glory. As you listen, be encouraged by the fact that salvation is God’s doing and where our ability ends, God’s strength begins.

7 OCT 2019 · God is gracious! God is patient! These are the two characteristics of God that shine in the story of Gideon. In this message, Russell Zik examines these two characteristics of God in light of Israel’s failure and Gideon’s lack of faith. As you listen, reflect upon how gracious and patient God has been with you and how God has clearly revealed Himself through the Bible, the Holy Spirit and His Son, Jesus Christ.

22 SEP 2019 · Patience! It is hard to be patient. Their is a reason patience literally means "longsuffering. It feels like suffering as you wait and wait and wait. Grace! It is hard at times to be forgiving and gracious especially when someone knowingly, willingly, and persistently wrongs you. In this message, Russell Zik in part 1 of the Judgeship of Gideon examines the grace of God amidst Israel's failure and the patience of God's amidst Gideon's lack of faith. As you listen to this message, reflect on this question, since God has been so gracious and patient with me, who am I not to be gracious and patient with others?

3 SEP 2019 · Who's Your One? Do you have one individual who is unchurched or far from God you are praying for and seeking to share the message of Christ? Our number one job as followers of Jesus Christ is to make Him known. Russell Zik, in this message examines 7 principles from John 1, the calling of the first disciples that will help you share Jesus Christ with your ONE. As you listen, pray for your One, share with your one, and watch God move.

25 AUG 2019 · Who's Your One? Who is that one person you are praying for and seeking to share Christ? In this message, Russell Zik gives 5 principles of sharing Jesus with others that will help equip you to witness to those who do not know Him in a personal way. As you share Jesus more, you will come to love sharing Jesus more and more.

18 AUG 2019 · Who's Your One? Who's that one person you are praying for that does not know Jesus? Who's Your One? Who's that one person you are seeking an opportunity to share Jesus? In this message, Russell Zik looks at the calling of the first disciples in John 1 as he gives insight in how to share Jesus with those who are far from him. As you listen, you will learn how to promote the name of Jesus and understand your responsibility to share Jesus. My prayer is that God will bring your ONE (that family member, that co-worker, that neighbor, that friend) to saving faith. Who's Your One?

15 AUG 2019 · Who's Your One? It is a question every follower of Jesus needs to answer. Who's Your One? Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem to sacrifice His life. On His way He encounters, ONE man. In this message, Russell Zik recounts the story of Zacchaeus and his life-changing encounter with Jesus challenging us to choose ONE individual with whom you can pray and share Christ with as you seek out those who need to be saved.

15 AUG 2019 · Judge Judy is probably the most famous woman judge; known for her one liners and brash personality. There is another woman judge who was famous not for her personality but for her Godliness, her name is Deborah. In this message, Russell Zik examines this unique section of the OT in the book of Judges illustrating how God used this woman judge to rescue the nation of Israel from oppression. As you listen, you will be encouraged by how God used Deborah in a mighty way and by the faithfulness of our God as you seek to use your gifts and abilities to advance the Kingdom of God.