What if the freedom you've been searching for isn't something you have to earn, but something that's already yours?

In Part 1 of our new series, Better Than You Think, Pastor Scott Neal explores Jesus' words, "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." We often believe lasting change comes from trying harder, but Jesus points us toward something far greater: a relationship with Him. Discover how grace reshapes our beliefs, breaks the power of shame, and leads us into the freedom Christ has already secured for us.

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Have you ever believed God forgives people... but secretly wondered if He could really forgive you?

In Part 3 of Better Than You Think, Pastor Scott Neal explores one of the most freeing truths in Scripture: forgiveness isn't something God is waiting to give you. Through Jesus, it has already been accomplished. The question is whether you're living like it's true.

If you've struggled with guilt, shame, regret, or feeling like you have to earn God's acceptance, this message will help you discover the freedom Jesus came to give.

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Can you really lose God's love? Is it something you have to earn, maintain, or prove?

In Part 2 of our Better Than You Think series, Pastor Scott explores one of the most freeing truths of the gospel: God's love comes with no strings attached. So many of us live as though God is keeping score, loving us more when we succeed and less when we fail. But Scripture tells a different story.

Discover how God's unwavering love transforms our hearts, why grace is often misunderstood, and what it means to live from acceptance instead of striving for it.

📖 Key Scriptures: • Ephesians 3:14-21 • Matthew 7:7-11 • John 1:14 • John 5:39-40 • Romans 8:31-39 • Isaiah 54:8 • Psalm 30:5

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Not every danger announces itself. In the final message of the Sharks series, we discover that the greatest threats to our lives, marriages, and families often swim beneath the surface long before anyone notices. Drawing from John 10, Pastor Scott explores what it means to become a shepherd who protects, warns, and cares for the people God has entrusted to us. Whether you're a parent, spouse, grandparent, mentor, or friend, this message will challenge you to recognize danger early, lead with wisdom, and create a home where people can flourish instead of merely survive. In this message you'll discover: • Why Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd • How destructive patterns quietly develop • Practical ways parents can protect their children • Why warnings are an expression of love • How to care for those who have already been wounded If this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope and wisdom today.

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Part 2 of our series Sharks examines the life of Samson and the dangerous patterns that can quietly pull us under. Sometimes the danger isn't hidden. Sometimes the warning signs are obvious, but our appetites are stronger than our wisdom. Through Samson's story, we discover how ignoring red flags, repeating destructive patterns, and refusing to heal old wounds can lead us into dangerous waters. The good news is that even after failure, God's grace is greater than our mistakes.

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What if the greatest dangers in your life don't look dangerous at all?

In Part 1 of our new series, SHARKS: Recognize What's Dangerous Before It Pulls You Under, we examine Jesus' temptation in the wilderness and discover how the enemy often disguises danger as something reasonable, desirable, and even necessary.

Temptation rarely begins by asking you to ruin your life. It usually begins by offering relief. In this message, you'll learn: • How to recognize "sharks" before they pull you under • Why identity is your first line of defense • How temptation targets legitimate needs through illegitimate means • Why knowing God's Word matters more than ever • What may be waiting on the other side of your testing

Don't live in fear. Live with wisdom. Be anchored in God's truth, aware of the dangers around you, and prepared to recognize what's dangerous before it pulls you under.

📖 Matthew 4:1-11 📍 Forest Park Church

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