Experiencing hardship can make us cry out as Jesus did, "My God, why have you forsaken me?" Suffering can make God seem far away, but in our darkest moments—especially then—our Father is at work to bring great blessing and favor to us, his beloved children.

Life can be going your way when all of sudden hardship and difficulties come flying at you. That’s what happened to the disciples when Jesus was arrested, crucified and sealed in a tomb. Faith, hope and expectation are replaced by confusion, doubt and skepticism. We can’t stay down though. We can’t let unbelief become our lifestyle. The disciples experienced a setback on Friday and Saturday, but on Sunday experienced overwhelming victory! Get up. Press forward. Your victory is coming!

Pastor Michael Petillo looks at the triumphal entry of Jesus from the perspective of a Roman soldier. Millions of people crowded into Jerusalem during the Jewish religious celebrations—creating great tension and potential for an uprising against Roman occupation. Yet, when Jesus rode in, with the crowds shouting, the Roman soldiers did nothing. Perhaps they thought this was a ridiculous spectacle. The soldiers were used to seeing triumphant kings riding in on horses and chariots, not on a donkey. In this Palm Sunday sermon, Pastor Michael Petillo asks, "Why a donkey and not a horse?"

The blessings you receive from God are not meant to be stored up for yourself, but given away to others. Jesus shines brightest when you give your life away. Look for opportunities to show favor, bless others and meet needs.

Do you have a friend who seems to always get unprecedented upgrades—on flights, at events, in lines? It may even be that you have a friend who seems to have more of God's favor and blessing. Pastor Gary Wilkerson looks at people in the Bible who received unprecedented upgrades from God. What do all of these people have in common? They said yes and amen to the promises of God. They were not afraid to boldly ask God for the desires of their heart. And they believed that God loved them, wanted to bless them and was looking out for them.

America is on the verge of being given to the godless. The value system of the godless is being imposed on this generation and this will result in the darkest time for America. As the true Christians we are the only ones who have the power to push back this darkness. We are called to humble ourselves and pray. It’s time to turn away from sin, trust God for the power to live right and allow our hearts to be turned to the needs of others.

Every true believer who will be effectively used by God will be put through a process. This process is God’s curriculum on betrayal, false accusations, and broken promises. This message peeks into the life of Joseph so that we may get some understanding and clarity into the way God is working in us in our trials and difficulties. This process is preparation so the plan of God can be fulfilled in your life.

If we are honest, we will admit that we don’t see much life in the church today. The Bible tells us that this Christian life is supernatural, and it only becomes active as we grow in our revelation of Christ. That means having a willingness to let God call you into some uncomfortable places. Pastor Michael Petillo shares about two areas where Jesus is personally challenging him—finances and sacrificial prayer. As we give of ourselves for others, we will find Christ again.

How do you change your family's destiny? Perhaps there is a history of addiction, abuse or dysfunction. Or maybe your family is good, but how do you move them to great? It takes one person stepping up and drawing a line in the sand. No matter your family history, you can be the forerunner for a new generation that lives for God.

When things don't go how you expect, it is easy to become cynical. Hope and faith quickly turn to doubt and negativity. Pastor Gary Wilkerson looks at the biblical story of Elijah and the widow. Here is a woman who has every reason to be cynical, yet she chooses to believe God, and through her faith sees God's miraculous blessing in her life. Moses and the people of Israel, too, could have given in to cynicism, but through their faith they see a miraculous deliverance.