"As we face the threshold of another year, many of us carry the heavy baggage of unfinished tasks, broken promises, and resolutions that fizzled out after just a few months. How do we give ourselves the absolute best chance at a real spiritual breakthrough? In this insightful and highly practical guest post, '1st Steps,' Pastor Marty Carnegie dives into the familiar New Testament account of Peter stepping out of the boat. Moving past human willpower, he unpacks how what is humanly impossible becomes fully possible the moment we engage our faith. Discover how to avoid trying to climb the entire staircase in a day, stop making excuses for old habits, and take that vital first step toward Jesus to turn your limited ability into His limitless possibilities."

"When the dust settles on a massive presidential election, the nation is often left processing intense political shockwaves. But for the Church, the day after is an opportunity to evaluate our ultimate allegiance. In this analytical and deeply grounding message, 'Dissecting a Presidential Prayer,' Pastor Harold Warner evaluates a public address delivered by President Obama. Looking past partisan rhetoric, he exposes a subtle, flawed modern theology—the false belief that human history inherently bends toward a progressive utopia. Discover why our ultimate peace cannot be won or lost at a ballot box, and how to anchor your trust in the unshakeable, sovereign Kingdom of God that rules over the rise and fall of nations."

"When public figures openly brag about exploiting the ignorance of the populace, it should serve as a massive wakeup call for the people of God. In this sharp, timely, and deeply convicting message, 'Time for Your Eye Exam,' Pastor Harold Warner uses a modern political reality to expose a much older, deadlier spiritual threat. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 2:11, he warns that our true adversary, the devil, relies entirely on our spiritual blindness, casual thinking, and moral laxity to advance his hidden agenda. Discover why it is time to check your vision, shake off spiritual laziness, and live with the uncompromised vigilance required to stand against the father of lies."

"In an era dominated by hyper-produced church growth strategies, self-help psychology, and entertainment-driven ministries, a quiet but dangerous question has crept into the modern church: 'Is the Gospel really enough?' In this bold and uncompromising message, Pastor Harold Warner confronts the shift toward superficial methods. Moving past religious gimmicks, he reclaims the foundational truth that the message of the cross needs no marketing upgrades. Discover why the raw, unadulterated Gospel of Jesus Christ remains fully sufficient to break addictions, heal broken minds, and radically transform human lives today."