It has well been said that "character is not made in a crisis; it is only revealed in a crisis." We all have those times when we are forced to make a decision between right and wrong. Today we are looking at the life of a man who had to make a difficult decision, but when he chose God's way, the result was rewarding. Perhaps as we see this man of courage, it will help us to follow in the same path.

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Not every dark night ends with a happy ending — at least not right away. In this episode, we explore one of the Bible's most sobering nighttime stories, a stark contrast to the triumphant nights we've studied in recent weeks. Yet even in the deepest darkness, one truth remains unshaken: God is still on His throne. And ultimately, this is a story that points us to Jesus — the only One who can bring light and redemption out of any night of doom.

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Have you ever finally settled in after a long day, only to have the doorbell ring? Whether it's someone you know or a stranger at the door, the interruption is real! Jesus once had a late-night visitor too, and if that visit had never happened, one of the most beloved verses in all of Scripture might never have been recorded.

Join us as we explore the story of Nicodemus in John Chapter 3 and discover what that nighttime conversation means for us today. We're so glad you chose to worship with us here at Ocean Lakes Family Campground.

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You may remember the song "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder" — but do you remember the story behind it? Today, Rev. Kirk will take us on a journey through Genesis 28, to a remarkable night when angels truly did climb a ladder. We'll explore what that moment meant then, and what it still means for us today.

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Some of the mightiest acts of God in history have taken place at night. In this opening message of our new series, we explore those dark and powerful moments in Scripture where God shows up in the most unexpected ways.

Over the next several Sundays, we will journey through a few of these remarkable nights found in the Bible, discovering how God is always at work, even when the darkness feels overwhelming and the way forward is unclear.

We begin with one of the most beloved and familiar stories in the Old Testament, drawn from the book of Daniel. A man of faith. A den of wild beasts. And a God who never sleeps.

Join us for this powerful first message and be encouraged that no matter how dark your night may seem, God is still moving.

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Living in a Tunnel

We've all been there, those moments when life feels dark, heavy, and uncertain, like we're walking through a tunnel with no end in sight. But here's the good news: we don't walk through those tunnels alone.

In this message, we explore several kinds of dark tunnels we all face, and we turn our eyes to the One who calls Himself "The Light of the World." We also spend time in the opening verses of Isaiah 43, where God makes a powerful promise to be with us in the middle of life's hardest seasons.

No matter what tunnel you find yourself in today, there is hope, there is light, and there is a God who is ready to meet you right where you are.

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We've all said it or heard it... "I'll be honest with you." But what does real honesty look like, especially when it comes to our relationship with God? This message from Rev. Kirk Lawton will have you asking just how "honest to God" we truly are. Pull up a chair and give it a listen.

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Now that Easter is behind us and life is back to normal, it's worth asking yourself — is my life any different because of the Easter message? We all need the reminder that our God is a great God, capable of entering and blessing any heart that is open to Him. Join Rev. Kirk Lawton at Ocean Lakes Family Campground as we pray together, open our hearts, and reflect on what it truly means to let God in.

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