Pastor Caleb Cole continues the Through the Fire series with “Taming the Fire of Desire,” a message on sexual purity, identity in Christ, and biblical boundaries. Teaching from 1 Corinthians 6 and 1 Peter 1, he explains how sexual desire is God-given but must be directed within God’s design. This sermon calls believers to pursue holiness, protect marriage, and find freedom through intimacy with Christ.

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• (00:00) - Through the Fire series recap
• (01:16) - Why we must talk about sex
• (03:06) - Cultural sexual revolution vs biblical worldview
• (05:17) - Sexual desire is God given
• (06:08) - Flee sexual immorality (1 Corinthians 6)
• (08:40) - What sexual immorality includes
• (11:45) - The consequences of sexual freedom culture
• (12:32) - Identity begins in Christ
• (16:09) - Biblical sexual ethic explained
• (20:33) - Self denial vs self expression
• (22:35) - Intimacy in marriage God’s design
• (31:33) - Fight for purity in a digital world
• (39:10) - Holiness leads to peace and flourishing
• (41:45) - Salvation and purity prayer

Pastor Chrissy Cole continues the Through the Fire series with “Fighting Fire With Fire,” a message on handling conflict with humility and Spirit-led self-control. Teaching from James 1 and Ephesians 4, she explains how unmanaged anger damages connection and how choosing kindness, listening, and unity leads to healthier relationships.

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• (00:00) - Through the Fire series recap
• (02:30) - Fighting Fire With Fire introduction
• (05:00) - Conflict is the price of intimacy
• (07:10) - Flesh fire vs Spirit fire
• (11:00) - Conflict is inevitable, combustion is optional
• (14:45) - What anger exposes in the heart
• (18:30) - Identifying unhealthy communication styles
• (21:00) - Be quick to listen, slow to speak (James 1:19)
• (24:30) - Managing anger before it manages you
• (29:00) - Practical tools for emotional regulation
• (34:30) - Humility protects unity
• (39:00) - Choosing connection over being right
• (42:30) - Invitation, prayer & response

Pastor Caleb Cole launches the Through the Fire series with a message about having the right fire within us. Teaching from Matthew 6, he explains how seeking first the Kingdom, pursuing righteousness, and trusting God’s promises create a healthy foundation for every relationship. This message calls believers to find contentment in Christ and let Him be enough.
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• (00:00) - Launching the Through the Fire series
• (02:03) - Why relationships feel harder than ever
• (03:18) - The fires burning inside us
• (06:08) - Your relationship with Jesus comes first
• (08:16) - Fire #1: More of Jesus
• (09:49) - Anxiety as a divided mind
• (11:21) - Daily connection, not Sunday faith
• (15:31) - Fire #2: Seek the Kingdom first
• (20:18) - Delighting in God changes your desires
• (24:05) - Fire #3: A passion for righteousness
• (31:56) - Righteousness produces peace
• (33:23) - Fire #4: Trusting God’s promises
• (38:50) - The secret of contentment in Christ
• (40:02) - Jesus is enough: salvation invitation