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Victory vs. Defeat
Victory vs. Defeat The wrong focus leads to defeat.(Numbers 13:23,NKJV; Numbers 13:27-28,NKJV;John16:33, NKJV) If you want to change what you do, how you behave, what you believe, or how you respond, you have to change what you see and how you see it. The majority is...
Giants or Grapes? What You See Shapes Your Victory
Giants or Grapes? What You See Shapes Your Victory Realize God has already promised it to you. God has already won the war, but you will have to fight the battle. (Exodus 3:8, NIV) When you get saved, God has promised you abundant life. (John 10:10,NKJV; 2 Corinthians...
Focusing on God’s Power, Not Your Problems
Focusing on God’s Power, Not Your Problems Focus on God’s power and provision. We have to learn to intentionally focus on God’s power and provisions, not on our problems.(Exodus 14:21-22,NKJV) God will use what you already have, not what you don’t have. God’s ability...
The Journey to the Promised Land
The Journey to the Promised Land You’re going to win!(Exodus 14:13-14,NKJV) Don’t be afraid. Stand still. See the Salvation of the Lord. The Lord will fight for you. Hold your peace. The Battle Begins.(Exodus 5:1-2,NKJV) Boldness is standing up for someone who is...
The Coach’s Playbook
The Coach’s Playbook: Following God’s Plan Answering God’s Call. (Exodus 3:10,NKJV) A burning bush got Moses’ attention and then God spoke to Him.(Exodus 3:11-12,NKJV; Exodus 4:10-12,NLT2) Stages of Moses’ calling: The call–something got his attention. Answer the...
No More Excuses: Trusting God’s Plan for Your Life
No More Excuses: Trusting God’s Plan for Your Life Pastor Richie Thornton | 10AM Service God will Give you His Presence. Exodus 3:11-12,NIV God will Give You the Right Provisions. Exodus 4:21-22,NIV;Exodus 4:1-5,NIV God Will Surround You with the Right People. Exodus...
From Sideline to Goal Line
From Sideline to Goal Line Busted and Banished. Moses’ flight from Egypt.(Exodus 2:11-15) Moses’ life in Midian.(Exodus 2:21-22; James 4:10,NKJV) Moses’ Call. Allow God to get your attention. With the burning bush, Moses had to be aware that God was using something...
Game Plan: Moses Called
Game Plan: Moses Called Part 1 Crime and Exile. a. Moses’ flight from Egypt.(Exodus 2:11-15)b. Moses’ life in Midian.(Exodus 2:21-22) God hears us. (Exodus 2:23-25,NIV) God hears your cries and knows your hurts. God is just as concerned about yours hurts as He was the...
Full or Fail
Full or Fail How to have your real needs met. (Psalm 23:1, 5, NKJV) The Lord has the table prepared. He prepared it to protect, provide, and guide. We have a Shepherd who prepared a table for us and He is waiting. There is no one greater or stronger than Him, so...
4 Words that Will Change Your Life Forever
4 Words that Will Change Your Life Forever Review: Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath and He created it for us as a gift because he knew we would need it. We need to observe the Sabbath to meet our needs that we don’t understand. Jesus is the only one who can meet our...
Find Satisfaction and Sanctification on the Sabbath
Find Satisfaction and Sanctification in the Sabbath I. Review: The Sabbath is a gift from God intended for our benefit. (Mark 2:27-28) God knew we would need a time of rest and renewal. The only way to get rest and renewal is through the One who is Lord of the...
Rest and Renewal Sabbath
Rest and Renewal | Sabbath Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath. (Mark 2:27-28) Jesus taught the difference between the legalistic interpretation of the Sabbath law and grace, mercy, and compassion. Jesus taught that rest and renewal should not be legalistic, but relational....
Rest, Relax, and Connect with God
Rest, Relax, and Connect with God Check in on yourself. Everybody has a different threshold to pain and pressure. Everybody has a threshold that can be broken. The Holy Spirit lives in you and works best when you’re at your best.(1Corinthians 6:19-20,NIV) Healthy...
Time to Recharge
Time to Recharge Trust in God’s Word.(Romans 3:4,NKJV) The wisest thing you can do is admit you don’t know what you don’t know and learn from someone who does. Learn from those who have succeeded. Identify those who have the marriage, finances, family, and...
From Overlooked to Anointed
From Overlooked to Anointed I. God is watching when no one else is.(1 Samuel 16:10-11,NKJV) II. God does the choosing and calling, while you do the living and loving God. III. Live and love to please God, not man.(1 Thessalonians 2:4,CEV) IV. The one you strive to...
Isaac’s Recovery: Lessons from Trauma and Faith
Isaac’s Recovery: Lessons from Trauma and Faith The choice between resentment and faith. We can choose to live in hatred and resentment, or we can forgive and let God deepen our faith and dependence on Him. (1 Corinthians 2:5, KJV; Romans 8:28, KJV;2 Corinthians...
The Myth of Fatherhood
The Myth of Fatherhood The Myth: That any father but God can be the perfect father. While Abraham was used greatly by God and had many great qualities, he was anything but perfect. All men and fathers will sin.(Genesis 12:10, 12-19,CEV; Genesis 20:1-18) Men, be...
How to Win Battles in Life
How to Win Battles in Life The hidden Battle.(Ephesians 6:12,NIV, CEV, TPT) To win, you have to fight right. The winner is going to be the one who can see and know how to fight the enemy. Until you can see the invisible, you can’t experience the impossible. ...
Respect Through Christ-Like Love
Respect Through Christ-like Love Respect is earned, not demanded. Ephesians 5:21-33,MSG, CEV,TLB, GW Respect is a lot like trust. Trust is earned by the right repeated behavior and choices over a long period of time. Relationships are not built on positions, but...
Living Out the Love of God
Living out the Love of God Imitate your divine parent. (Ephesians 5:1-33, NKJV) Learn to emit the sweet-smelling aroma of love. (Ephesians 5:2, MSG) Give up something you love for something you love more. Paul’s contentment did not come from his circumstances, but the...
From Spectator to Participant
As followers of Christ, we have a responsibility to train and develop their followers, ensuring they are abiding in Jesus. Abiding involves daily dependence on Christ, loving Jesus and being loved by Him. Fruitful life involves having Jesus as Savior, being in church, serving monthly, connecting with Jesus, memorizing scripture, confessing sins, and tithing.
Unfulfilled to Being Fulfilled
Unfulfilled to Being Fulfilled Fulfillment and fullness come from faithfulness.(Ephesians 4:13,NIV; Hebrews 11:6,NIV) Faith that leads to pleasing God also leads to God’s rewards. Unity and maturity = wholeness and fulfillment. (Ephesians 4:13,NIV) Maturity helps you...
Love is the Key
Love is the Key What and who would you go to prison for? (Ephesians 3:1-2, NKJV, ESV) Paul was so passionate about his calling that nothing, including prison, was going to stop him. (1 Peter 4:12-13, NKJV) The inner man gets his peace, power, and fullness through...
Living in the Reality of Salvation
Living in the Reality of Salvation Dead or alive, the choice is yours.(Ephesians 2:2-4,KJV) We don’t need behavior modification, we need transformation. When we get saved, our spirit lives in us and in heaven at the same time. When we get saved we can begin to enjoy...
Living in the Reality of Salvation
Living in the Reality of Salvation Dead or alive, the choice is yours.(Ephesians 2:2-4,KJV) We don’t need behavior modification, we need transformation. When we get saved, our spirit lives in us and in heaven at the same time. When we get saved we can begin to enjoy...
Identity For Eternity
Identity for Eternity The timing of God. (Ephesians 1:9-23, NKJV; Ecclesiastes 3:1, NKJV) God is in control of timing and it is always right. We can enjoy seasons, we can understand the timing of a clock, but we can’t understand God’s timing. All of God’s timing is...
What is True of Jesus is True of Us
What is True of Jesus is True of Us To be in Christ is to be joined with Christ. (Ephesians 1:1-23, NKJV) The victory Jesus has is the victory we have. The resurrection of Jesus will be our hope and resurrection. (1 Samuel 17) God our Father has blessed us with every...
God Never Panics, He Always Has A Plan
God Never Panics, He Always Has a Plan Look at your future. Philippians 1:6, NKJV God has a plan for good work in your life to be completed. God has a plan for you to be saved, believe in His Son, and go to heaven. John 6:29, TLB God has a plan that He wants to work...
Behind the Veil
Behind the Veil 1. Come to God Confidently Hebrews 10:19-22;Ephesians 3:12,NLT; Hebrews 4:16 2. Cling to your Confession. Hebrews 10:23; 1 Peter 3:18 3. Care for your Community. Hebrews 10:24-25; John 14:6
Love’s Redemption: From Mistakes to Ministry
Love’s Redemption: From Mistakes to Ministry 1. Love Beyond Mistakes. John 18:26-27NIV; John 21:15 – 17,NKJV 2. Peter vs. Judas: Intentions Matter in Love 3. From Failure to Ministry: The Power of Love and Humility.
Two Graves
Two Graves The Heart(John 6:5 MSG) 1. Your Own Desires2. The Danger of Impatience3. The Danger of Misplaced Expectation The Intention The consequences of ‘good intentions’ The best intentions can still hurt people. Not intentionally honoring someone is unintentionally...
Navigating Expectations – Jesus’ Entry
Navigating Expectations: Jesus' Entry 7 Truths to Jesus’ Entry. (Luke 19:30-34, AMP) Truth #1 – If Jesus can make a donkey calm enough to ride for the first time, He can surely calm you down and give you peace. Truth #2 – Always be ready to allow Jesus to have access....
Keys to Communicate Better
Keys to Better Communication Learn how to communicate better. Release what you think you know. Intentionally release what you think God is going to tell you and listen for His voice. Receive - open your heart. Receive with an open heart before you respond in the...
Wrong Expectations
Wrong Expectations Your expectations need to come from God. (Psalm 62:5, KJV) If your expectations come from anyone other than God, you will live a roller coaster of a life. God is going to take care of you. Love your wife, kids, and friend but your expectations need...
Falling in Love and Staying in Love
Beyond Vows | Falling in Love and Staying in Love Biblical Love. (1 Corinthians 13:4-8, NCV) Go over the 15 qualities of love. The difference between love and infatuation. Infatuation: the state of being completely carried away by unreasoning passion, an addictive...
Understanding Your Value to Overcome Worry
Understanding Your Value to Overcome Worry Your worth and value are secretly tied to worry and anxiety. The better you understand your true worth and value, the less worry and anxiety you will have. The less you understand your biblical worth and value, the more worry...
Change your Mindset, Change your Life
Change your Mindset, Change your Life The best is yet to come in your values. (Ephesians 3:30, NKJV; Matthew 6:33-34, NKJV) Allow God to be the main source of your life. Love and desire to use what God gives you to further His Kingdom. Saved people serve people;...
Exploring the Heart Behind God’s Commandments
Exploring the Heart Behind God's Commandments The heart of the Commandments: (Exodus 20:3-17, NKJV; Matthew 5:27-28, NKJV; Matthew 5:43-44, NKJV) They show the way to live, the way to love your neighbor, and the way to love God with all your heart and soul....
Fewer Goals, Bigger Triumphs
Fewer Goals Bigger Triumphs Stop being so goal-oriented and be more growth-oriented. If you keep growing you will reach your goal, but if you set goals and don’t grow you will not reach them. If you hit your goal that you set without growing, you will not keep it. We...
The Extraordinary Christmas
The Extraordinary Christmas Luke 2:8-14,NIV 1. The Extraordinary Good News of Christmas. 2. The Extraordinary Great God of Christmas. 3. The Extraordinary Hope of Christmas.
From Ordinary to Extraordinary
From Ordinary to Extraordinary Luke 2:1-20,NIV 1. God Operates through Ordinary People. 2. God Uses Interruptions to Bring Divine Introductions. 3. God Includes Us in His Story to Bring Him glory. 4. God Gave Us the Good Shepherd.
Active Faith and Why it Matters
Active Faith and Why it Matters 1. Because You Are Not___________.Luke 2:8–17,NIV 2. Because You_____________.Mark 5:24–29NIV 3. Because God Will Make You_____________.Luke 5:1–11NIV
Obey and Fear Not
Obey and Fear Not The forgotten miracle. (Matthew 1:18-23, NIV) Rely more on God’s Word and the Holy Spirit than feelings. God’s Word is true even when it looks impossible. You will always be happier responding according God’s Word rather than according to feelings....
God is Good to the Old and Young
God is Good to the Old and Young You can be righteous and wrong. (Luke 1:5-20, NKJV) Zacharias and his wife, Elizabeth, loved and served the Lord in spite of feeling that their prayers were not answered. Zacharias was righteous but wrong when he questioned the angel...
The Promise of God’s Presence
The Promise of God’s Presence God is present in the temple. (2 Chronicles 6:40-42, NKJV) Ask God what He wants you to pray for. God rests and dwells in the temple; if you are saved He rests and dwells in you. God’s anointing. (2 Chronicles 6:42, NKJV) If you are saved...
God’s Presence with the Hurting
God’s Presence with the Hurting Abraham and Sarah’s messy side. (Genesis 16:1-2, NKJV) When we try to take control, it will always get out of control. It’s never God’s plan or God’s will to go against God’s Word. The devil makes short-term gratification look like it’s...
Pave the Way to Your Next Chapter
Pave the Way to Your Next Chapter The Description of the Rapture. (1 Thessalonians 4:14-18, NKJV) The Rapture for the Christian will be those in Christ who helps bring calmness in the midst of chaos. The Rapture for the non-Christian will bring curiosity, concern,...
Pave the Way to Success
Pave the Way to Success Obeying God’s Word paves the way to blessings. (Proverbs 16:20, TLB; Psalm 7:10, GN) In times of difficulty, we can have the faith that God is on His way to deliver, defend, and help us. There’s no safer place to be than being under the Lord’s...
False Identity Paves the Way to Failure
False Identity Paves the Way to Failure What you pledge, you need to pay. (Acts 5:1-11, GW) When you make a pledge or commitment to God, you need to fulfill it or don’t make it at all. This simple truth applies to marriage, kids, and all relationships. Our nation is...
Baptism Paves the Way to Boldness
Baptism Paves the Way to Boldness Have such a close relationship with Jesus that when others would call problems prison, you call it worship and witness. (Acts 2:41, NKJV; John 11:25-27, NKJV; Acts 16:25-33, NKJV) One of the #1 cures for worry is worship. Our main...
What Does the Bible Say About Israel?
What Does the Bible Say About Israel? 2 Things to learn from Jesus. (John 3:16-17, NKJV) Jesus loves everyone. Jesus will forgive anyone. (Luke 23:33-34, NKJV) While they are fighting a physical battle, it’s really a spiritual battle. The spiritual battle will one day...
From a Problem Mentality to a Possible Mentality
From a Problem Mentality to a Possible Mentality We see the problem. We all have problems and need a touch or word from God. Most Christians believe, know and have seen God do great things, but many doubt or have unbelief it will happen to them. This is called a...
What’s Your Price?
What’s Your Price? The Damage of Jealousy. (Matthew 26:14-25, NKJV) Jealousy can be both emotional and physical, often leading to insecurity and lack of self-worth. Jealousy can lead to envy, which can lead to plotting to hurt the other person. Envy: When you want...
The Dark Side In Us
The Dark Side in Us Beware of fake friendships. (Matthew 26:6-13, NKJV; Revelation 3:20, NKJV) We give to what we love and we love what we give to. We love when others give to what we love. What is it that you really love and value and you have given to Jesus because...
What to Do In the Midst of Continued Suffering
Start Up | What to do in the Midst of Continued Suffering When the suffering continues, remember this is not the end. (Job 42:12, GW) Most of us did not start up right, but all of us can finish well. (Genesis 50:20, NKJV) Be reminded that Joseph went from the prison...
In the Midst of Suffering
In the Midst of Suffering We will all suffer. 2 Timothy 3:12, NKJV, MSG; John 16:33, NKJV The truth is we will all suffer persecution, have trouble, and have tribulation. But Jesus said He will give us peace in the midst of our troubles, we will have victory, and we...
Start Up Right, You’ll Finish Well
Start Up Right, You’ll Finish Well Job was a devoted man. (Job 1:1-5, NKJV, MSG) Learn to be devoted to God. It’s our love and devotion for God that helps overcome and hate evil. The right devotion gives us something to come back to that gives us courage in spite of...
Jesus Will Give You Hope Again
Hope to Change | Jesus Will Give You Hope Again Romans 4:16-17, NLT2 proves nothing is hopeless. We are saved and delivered by faith, not works. God is the God who can bring dead things back to life. God turns nobodies into somebodies. God makes something out of...
The Unbreakable Thread of Hope
The Unbreakable Thread of Hope Genesis 13:10-13,NLT 1.The Unbreakable Thread of Hope Through Choices. 2. The Unbreakable Thread of Hope Brings Conversion. 3. The Unbreakable Thread of Hope Brings a Brighter Future.
Hope in the Heartbreak
Hope in the Heartbreak Romans 5:1-4NIV1. The Biblical Directive Hope Suffering Perseverance Character 2. The Ongoing Concept The process continues Simultaneous processes Completing the loop 3 Leaning into Hope Getting stuck in the suffering stage. John 9, NIV Hope is...
From Struggle to Strength
From Struggle to Strength Change Requires Hope. 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 4:16 Change Begins in the Heart. Proverbs 4:23, Romans 12:1-23. Change is Maintained Through Habits. Ephesians 4:22-24
It’s All About the Heart
It’s All About the Heart God wants to change hard and hopeless hearts. (Ezekiel 36:25-28, NKJV) God wants to give us a fresh spirit by taking the stony, hard heart and giving you one that will walk with Him, that will be tender, forgiving, and loving. Regain hope by...
Hope To Change
Hope to Change You can lack faith but still have hope. (Romans 5:5, NLT; Mark 9:17-29, NKJV; Mark 9:17-19, CEV) Sometimes storms will come and the Holy Spirit, through faith, gives peace that it’s going work out for the glory of God. Sometimes we don’t have that...
From Surviving to Thriving
From Surviving to Thriving The life of survival: (Judges 6:11-13, NKJV) a. Gideon is a type of Christian. Gideon and the children of Israel were hiding because they had turned from God. 9 Steps to Thriving #1 - Be honest about why you are where you are and living in...
The Cost of Being Courageous for Christ
The Cost of Being Courageous for Christ What is a courageous Christian? (Luke 14:26-27, NKJV) One who publicly and privately confesses their belief in Christ by their actions, deeds, and words. One whose public actions and identification with Christ produces or causes...
Be Courageous for Christ
Be Courageous for Christ 3 types of courage: (Joshua 1:7-9, NKJV) Public courage. Interpersonal courage. Self-courage. Why don’t we have more of the right courage for Christ? Fear of rejection. To be a true courageous Christian for Christ is more about courage than...
How to Be Courageous for Christ
I. What it means tobe a courageous Christian:(2 Chronicles 32:7-8,NKJV; 2 Chronicles26:5,NKJV) 1.The Lord is with you and the Lord’s army is with you.(1 Samuel 17:45,NLT2) 2.There is more with you than there are against you.(2 Kings 6:15-18,NKJV) 3.Learn to...
The Purpose and Passion of Noah
The Purpose and Passion of Noah Don’t let age stop you from living out your purpose and passion. (Genesis 5:32, NKJV) You are never too old or too young to start living out your purpose and passion. It’s not an age factor, it’s a stage factor. It’s not an age factor,...
Purpose with a Season
Purpose with a Season God has a season and a purpose for everything. (Ecclesiastes 3:1, NKJV) If you allow God’s day to day purpose to lead you, it will then lead to God’s long-range purpose. Understanding the season and purpose will bring passion, power, and inward...
Forever is Only Forever Until God Shows Up
Forever is Only Forever Until God Shows Up, 2 Kings 5,NIV 1. Living in your purpose is serving God. 2. Misplaced purpose is generational. 3. Recognizing sin can change your situation. 4. Forever is only forever until God shows up.
Find Meaning in Every Moment
Find Meaning in Every Moment,1 Corinthians 10:31-33,NIV 1. Live for the glory of God. 2. Live so God’s glory may be seen through you. 3. Live for something greater than yourself.
Passion Brings Purpose
Passion Brings Purpose,1 Samuel 17:3-19,NIV 1. Your giants can come back to haunt you. 2. Find your passion you find your purpose. 3. The brilliance of God. 4. The battle’s not yours. 5. The Champion who fights for you.
Purpose that Leads to Passion, Power, & Peace
Purpose that Leads to Passion, Power, & Peace What is passion? Passion is an intense urgency to accomplish your God-given calling. Passion is the main difference between success and failure. Passion gives a person a reason to live and something worth dying for....
How to Please the Father
How to Please the Father Jesus’ purpose was to do His Father’s will. (John 6:38, NKJV; Hebrews 10:7, NCV) This is also God’s will for you. (Matthew 22:37-40, NKJV; Matthew 26:38-39, NKJV) Fathers need to know God’s will and be willing to die for it. Everything rises...
Purpose that Leads to Passion, Power, & Peace
Purpose that Leads to Passion, Power, & Peace What is passion? Passion is an intense urgency to accomplish your God-given calling. Passion is the main difference between success and failure. Passion gives a person a reason to live and something worth dying for....
Money for Such as This
Money for Such a Time as This Why did Jesus speak so much about money? (Matthew 6:24, NIV; Matthew 6:21, NKJV; Proverbs 4:23, NKJV, TLB) Money problems really start with heart problems.Guard the conversations: What you allow in your heart. What you allow in your mind....
Secrets of Successful Parenting
Secrets to Successful Parenting What’s the wise thing to do? (Ephesians 5:17, NKJV) When our relationships are right with God and our relationships are right with family, that’s the wise thing to do. Children must learn to have their own relationship with God, they...
Parenting for Such a Time as This
Parenting for Such a Time as This The Warnings. (Esther 4:14, NKJV; 2 Timothy 3:1-3, NKJV; 2 Timothy 3:1-5, NKJV) Times will be difficult, so don’t be surprised but be advised. All will struggle with being selfish and self-centered. (Philippians 4:4-5, TLB; James...
For Such a Time As This
For Such a Time as This Be willing to listen to Godly advice. (Esther 4:9-17, NRSV) If women don’t start making a stand for what’s biblically right, you will lose many of your children and loved ones. If you make a stand, you still may lose some out of disagreement...
Peace in Your Schedule
The 1 Thing You Can Apply in Your Schedule to Find Peace Allow Jesus to be included in your schedule. (Luke 10:38-42, NKJV; John 16:33, NKJV) Until you learn to include Jesus in your schedule, you won’t have peace in other areas of life. Jesus living in you and with...
Why Worry?
Why Worry? God does not want you stressed. (Psalm 55:22, NLT2) When we worry, we are accepting and taking on responsibility God never intended us to have. God tells us over and over not to worry, where the problem comes in is learning how to apply this truth. (Psalm...
Don’t Stress And Watch God Bless
Don’t Stress And Watch God Bless Esther 1,NIV 1. Don’t Stress About Being The Best.2. Don’t Stress It’s For A Time Like This.3. Don’t Stress Because You’re About To Be Blessed.
Overwhelmed
Overwhelmed Mark 14:32-36, NIV He Admitted He was Overwhelmed! The Second thing that Jesus did when He was overwhelmedwas He Called on Those Close to Him! The Third thing that Jesus did when He was overwhelmed wasHe Took His Burden to The Father in Prayer.
Orange Juice
Orange Juice 1. What is inside will come outside. John 18:10-11, MSG2. Get rid of the gunk. Psalm 51:1-3, MSG3. Fill the void. Matthew 12:43-45, MSG
Genuine Concern Vs. Fearful Concern
The Stressless Life | Genuine Concern vs. Fearful Concern Learn the difference between stressors and stress. (Genesis 25:7-8, NLT2) Stress is what you feel. Stress is fearful concern experienced when life’s demands seem greater than your ability to meet them....
The Sacrifice That Made Everything Beautiful in its Time
The Sacrifice that Made Everything Beautiful in its Time Jesus’s sacrifice made things beautiful in its time. (Hebrews 10:1-6, NKJV) Until Jesus, it was just a shadow of good and beautiful things. In times past, before Jesus’s death, burial, and resurrection,...
Discouraged and Doubtful, but not Defeated
Discouraged and Doubtful, but not Defeated There will times when we are disappointed, doubtful, and discouraged. (Ecclesiastes 3:11-13, NIV; John 20:24-31, NKJV) One of the main causes of discouragement is loss of confidence. God is always more concerned about our...
Jesus Makes Everything Beautiful in it’s Time
Jesus Makes Everything Beautiful in It’s Time It was after Easter that the Apostles began to learn and understand about God’s Kingdom. Acts 1:3-5, CEV We are not God and cannot understand or explain many things that happen, but we can understand that this earth is not...
Loving God with All Your Heart, Soul, and Heart
Loving God with All Your Heart, Soul, and Mind Communication (Matthew 22:37-40,NKJV) Forgive quickly and love freely. Love does not produce joy; only love communicated correctly produces joy.(Amos 3:3, NKJV) Joy comes in a 2-step process: It has to be communicated...
Two Things We All Need in Life
Two Things We All Need in Life Where are you trying to get your needs & approval? Wrong approval leads to trying to have your needs met the wrong way. (Galatians 5:19-23, NCV) When you don’t have the right relationship and fellowship with God, you don’t have the...
The Truth About Relationship Problems
The Truth About Relationship Problems Welcome Jesus into Your Life. (Luke 10:38-42, NKJV) Things happen when you allow Jesus into your life, home, and relationships. Every relationship has to start here. Problems will start when you do not welcome Jesus into your...
Find God’s Favor in Fake Relationship
Find God’s Favor in Fake Relationships Infatuation When you are wrapped up in a shallow understanding of the other person; infatuation can bring people together, but it rarely keeps people together. This “puppy stage” only lasts months, maybe a year. You will...
The Number 1 Relationship in Your Life
The Number 1 Relationship in Your Life Every relationship depends on your relationship and fellowship with Christ. (Psalm 127:1-2, NKJV, CEV) Without the help of the Lord, you will be frustrated in your efforts and all activities will be rendered unsuccessful...
Receive the Favor of God
Receive the Favor of God When and how do we get the favor of God? The favor of God is a lot like the grace of God. (Ephesians 2:8 -10, AMP) When you put your trust and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, He gets your sins and shortcomings and you get God’s grace...
The Fantastic Future of Favor
The Fantastic Future of Favor Your Future in God’s hands. (Genesis 50:19-20, NCV) When you are in God’s favor, so is your future. Anything that might happen to you, God uses for you not against you. Your future is only in the hands of God and no one can change it....
When You Receive the Favor of God
When You Receive the Favor of God What is the favor of God?(Psalm 90:16-17,NRSV; TEV) When God takes the ordinary and does the extraordinary. A father shows favor to his children by showing them grace, guidance, protection, and provision. Mary received the favor of...
The Favor God
The Favor of God God’s favor is beyond explanation. (Ephesians 3:20, NKJV) God has things already prepared that are beyond what you can see, think, or even imagine for here and now. (1 Corinthians 2:9, NKJV) In a watching world, you become light in the darkness,...
Vision for God’s Favor
Vision for God’s Favor 3 Steps to healing: Live on a day-to-day basis with a purpose bigger than you are. (Psalm 90:16-17, NRSV, TEV; Matthew 20:26-28, NKJV) Jesus had a purpose greater than self; it was always to please the Father who sent Him. Even going to the...
From Worry to Worship
Journey to the Light | Satisfaction in the Savior The glory of the Lord. (Luke 2:8-9, NIV) The Good Shepherd, Jesus, is watching over you day and night and died for everyone. Jesus came to save all classes and races. Jesus always brings light and light will always...
Satisfaction in the Savior
Journey to the Light | Satisfaction in the Savior The glory of the Lord. (Luke 2:8-9, NIV) The Good Shepherd, Jesus, is watching over you day and night and died for everyone. Jesus came to save all classes and races. Jesus always brings light and light will always...
In His Presence
Journey to the Light | In His Presence The power of His presence is the greatest present of all. (Luke 1:39-45, NKJV) Jesus caused things to happen while in Mary’s womb; apart from Him she could not bring about miracles. Jesus being present in the room changes...
enLIGHTened
enLIGHTened The timing of God. (Luke 1:26-38, NIV) Many times, God’s timing is not understood, so you have to learn to trust God. Many allow the timing of God to cause them to miss the treasures of God. Don’t allow the timing of God that you don’t understand to cause...
Pressed To Be Blessed
Pressed to Be Blessed. Genesis 32:24,NAS Pastor Darrell Ingram 1. Pressed before you’re blessed. 2. Too much of me. 3. Wrestle with God. 4. Change is in the struggle. 5. What’s you’re name?
Got Gratitude?
Got Gratitude? Luke 17:11-19 ,NIV Pastor Richie Thornton 1. Gratitude leads to peace. 2. Gratitude helps us see God. 3. Gratitude leads to joy.
The Blessed Life: It’s Not What You Think
The Blessed Life - It’s Not What You Think Pastor Steven Roberts 1. The blessed life isn’t about you. 2. The only reason you’re blessed is to be a blessing. 3. Your true deeds will be rewarded in heaven.
5 Ways to Practice Depending on God
5 Ways to Practice Depending on God Depend on God’s wisdom. (James 1:22, NKJV; Proverbs 14:12, NKJV) Your ideas often lead to dead-ends while God’s ways will lead to divine, developed, designed, and desired endings. The question is not always “What can I do”, but...
What is the Blessed Life and How to Have It
What is the Blessed Life is and How to Have it 5 Ways to have a blessed life. (Ecclesiastes 5:18-20, CEV) Enjoy what you eat and drink. Enjoy your job, work, hobbies, and your home. Enjoy dressing up from time to time. Enjoy the wife you love. (Proverbs 5:18-19, TLB)...
Achieve a Blessed Life
Achieve a Blessed Life What do you consider to be the blessed life? Would it include riches and fame? Health and wealth? Having lots of children or no children? Own your own business or getting out of business? Travel whenever and wherever you wanted? What the Bible...
5 Things God Wants You to Experience When You Stretch Your Faith
5 Things God Wants You to Experience When You Stretch Your Faith Supernatural energy. (1 Corinthians 12:1-2, AMP) You have to stop allowing the wrong things to lead you. Understand what the idols in your life are. Idolatry worships the creature rather than the...
Dare to Dream, Dare to Imagine
Dare to Imagine: Dare to Imagine Things you should never imagine. Emptiness, evil, lust, revenge, and worry are a misuse of imagination. (Genesis 6:5-8, NLT2) The misuse of imagination will lead to physical and spiritual destruction. A great misuse of imagination is...
How to Be Happy When You’re Hurting
Dare to be Happy While Hurting There are times to be happy while hurting. Be happy when people make fun of the way you look. (Matthew 5:9-12, TLB; Psalm 139:14-15, NKJV, MSG) God made, sculpted, and shaped you; anytime you make fun of the way someone looks you’re...
4 Steps to Get You Ready for a Miracle
4 Steps to Get You Ready for a Miracle You have to have an impossible (Mark 6:34-37, NKJV; Matthew 4:4, NKJV) You have to be willing to admit you have a problem. Hurting people need to know how to apply God’s word to their problems. The right information (God’s Word)...
How to Get Ready for A Miracle
How to Get Ready for a Miracle 3 reasons for Daring Faith: We want to please God and receive His rewards. (Hebrews 11:1, 6, NKJV) We don’t want to be living in sin. (Romans 14:22-23, NKJV)Keep your mind on the Lord and His power, not the problem. (Romans 1:17, NKJV;...
Stretch Your Faith | Daring Faith
Stretch Your Faith Daring Faith is to stretch your faith. (Hebrews 11:1, 6-8 NKJV) I dare you to invite and bring someone to church. (Matthew 10:32-33, NKJV) I dare you to pray for someone who is lost or out of church. (Matthew 18:12-14, NKJV) I dare you to pray and...
How to Get Ready for a Miracle
How to Get Ready for a Miracle 3 Reasons to Have Daring Faith #1 - We want to please God and receive His rewards. Read Hebrews 11:6, NKJV #2 - We don’t want to be living in sin. Read Romans 14:23, NKJV & Romans 1:17, NKJV #3 - We want you to see God working...
Daring Faith
Daring Faith Daring Faith is to stretch your faith. (Hebrews 11:1, 6-8 NKJV) I dare you to invite and bring someone to church. (Matthew 10:32-33, NKJV) I dare you to pray for someone who is lost or out of church. (Matthew 18:12-14, NKJV) I dare you to pray and ask God...
Multiply Forgiveness
MULTIPLY FORGIVENESS Forgiveness Is Not About Keeping Score, It’s About Losing Count.You see His Multiplication will teach us how to truly MULTIPLY FORGIVENESS! FORGIVENESS IS THIS; SOMETIMES THE BEST IN US CAN ONLY BE BROUGHT OUT BY THE WORST DONE TO US....
How To Multiply Your Money
How to Multiply Your Money Believe and understand that God wants to multiply your money. (Genesis 1:22, NKJV; Matthew 25:14-30, TLB) The money you do have belongs to the Lord and is simply on loan. God will multiply your money according to your ability to give back....
Multiply Your Peace
Multiply Your Peace Know that you have peace. (John 14:2,NKJV) Jesus is the One who gives us peace. The world’s peace is situational, Jesus’ peace is relational. True peace starts with a relationship with Christ.(2 Corinthians 5:18,CEV) When you have Godly peace, you...
How to Multiply Your Joy
How to Multiply Your Joy How to enjoy real fellowship with Jesus Christ: Spend personal time with the Lord each morning to strengthen your “vertical” fellowship with Him. (Matthew 6:6, NKJV) Spend regular time each week with other believers to practice “horizontal”...
The Nature of God
Multiply Your Faith: The Nature of God Welcome, to the first sermon in a series called Multiply by Pastor James Greer. We’re excited to share that this series of sermons will explore how to multiply your joy, your peace, your money, and how to multiply your...
The Power of the Gift
The Power of the Gift | Samson Example of power: (Judges 13:5, 24-25, NKJV; 1 Corinthians 12:1, AMP; 1 Corinthians 10:11, NCV) Samson killed a lion with his bare hands. (Judges 14:6, NKJV) When we are set apart for God and filled with the Spirit of God, there’s no...
How to Receive Spiritual Gifts
How to Receive Spiritual Gifts Spiritual Gifts: (1 Corinthians 12:1, NKJV) Spiritual gifts are an expression of the manifold grace of God. (1 Peter 4:10, NKJV) A spiritual gift is a skill or ability that allows each Christian to perform a function in the Body of...
Assemble In Love
Assemble in Love We must use our gifts in love. (1 Corinthians 13:1-13, CEV) Love does not equal joy; Only when we learn to communicate love. Does it equal joy. If you can preach the word, have great faith, and believe that God can do the impossible, but cannot do it...
You Have A Calling
You Have A Calling Everyone is important. (1 Corinthians 12:15-22, NKJV) Every person is just as important, whether you are seen out front or behind the scenes, God knows. Everyone has a calling. (Isaiah 6:8, NKJV) “Here am I, send me!” will be your response when you...
You Have a Calling
You Have A Calling Everyone is important. (1 Corinthians 12:15-22, NKJV) Every person is just as important, whether you are seen out front or behind the scenes, God knows. Everyone has a calling. (Isaiah 6:8, NKJV) “Here am I, send me!” will be your response when you...
Help Affair Proof Your Marriage
Help Affair-Proof Your Marriage Flee sexual immorality. (1 Corinthians 6:18, NKJV) Don’t be alone with other women. Don’t have personal and private conversations with other women. Don’t take that second and third look at other women. Have a picture of you and your...
The Secret to Having a Hot Marriage
The Secret to Having a Hot Marriage Pastor Darrell Ingram 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, NAS Keeping score. Calculating score. Above all else.
Markers of a Healthy Marriage
Markers of a Healthy Marriage Pastor Richie Thornton A healthy marriage requires teamwork. Ecclesiastes 4:9, NIV A healthy marriage requires encouragement. Ecclesiastes 4:10, NIV A healthy marriage requires intimacy. Ecclesiastes 4:11, NIV A healthy marriage requires...
Say It, Do It, Be It
Say it, Do it, Be it When you think of something good, say it.Hebrews 3:13, AMP When you think of something special, do it.James 4:17, AMP When you want something different, be it.Romans 12:2, NLT
Simple Man
Simple Man The #1 Need for men is sex. (Ephesians 5:33, NKJV) Most wives don’t understand their husband’s deep need for sex any more than most husbands understand their wife's need for deep affection without sex. Men want sex and respect. (Ephesians 5:33, NKJV) 3...
Women Who Win
Women Who Win Your sorrow can turn to Joy. (Psalm 31:9, NKJV, NCV) The Psalm 31 woman looks like she is under great emotion that even leads to physical sickness and pain. Even though the Proverbs 31 woman looks like she doesn’t struggle, everyone struggles. The...
Find Your Fresh Start
Find Your Fresh Start 3 Keys to a fresh start:Acts 9:1-19, NIV See Jesus for who He is. See where Jesus is calling you. See those around you.
The Miracle of a Fresh Start
The Miracle of a Fresh Start 1 Peter 2:24, NIV The miracle of your wounds. The miracle of Jesus. The miracle of testimony. The miracle of His scars.
Now What?
Now What? The miracle is over. Don't look back.Revelation 3:16, NASB; Genesis 19:15, NIV Chase the blessing.John 5:8, NIV; 2 Corinthians 5:17, NIV; Exodus 14:15, ESV, NLT
Mercies and Miracles
Mercies and Miracles Jesus wants to give mercy and miracles this Easter. (Matthew 28:1, TLB) Jesus had cast 7 demons from Mary Magdalene, He had already shown her mercy and miracles. Jesus not only showed her mercy by not giving her what she deserved, but He also gave...
Power Under Pressure
Power Under Pressure The Secret Christians. (Matthew 27:57-66, NKJV; John 19:38, NKJV) Joseph of Arimathea was a secret disciple of Jesus. There will come a time when you will have to make a choice who you will follow, Jesus or the world. Joseph, the secret disciple...
The Model Prayer
The Model Prayer There is nothing wrong with asking God to remove the problem, hurts, and pain. (Matthew 6:9-13, NKJV; Mark 14:32-42, NKJV) Believe God is your Father and He can do the impossible. It is possible for your Father to remove whatever you’re going through....
Pouring Costly Oil
Jesus loves those who are deemed unlovable, unforgivable, outcasts. He loves those who society has cast aside and abandoned. Jesus loves everyone and has no respect of persons. We are all the same in His sight. When Jesus has set you free, you should rejoice. Do not let others hinder your praise. Do not let them get in the way of you receiving your blessing. We must magnify our Savior, not our money, the value of things, or our circumstances. Put Him first. He first loved us.
Money Changers
How would you act if you knew Jesus was in the house with you? Would you be honest and give unto Him what is right? What attitude do we have when giving? He knows everything that we do. Jesus knows if we are stealing, tithing or tipping.
How to Know if You’re Truly Saved
How can you tell if you are truly saved? You must have and exercise faith. You must believe that Jesus is your savior; that there is a God and He is real. To be saved is to know Jesus and acknowledge Him in every aspect of your life. We must serve Him and love Him.
It’s Your Right to Fight
It's your opposition. (Nehemiah 4:14, 20, NAS) It's your fight, fight. It's your business to stay in their business.
Dysfunction Doesn’t Have to Define You
Dysfunction Doesn't Have to Define You God looks at the heart.1 Samuel 16:1-13, NKJV God will not forsake you. God is preparing you. God has anointed/equipped you. God will use you as a witness and testimony.
The Extension
Watch Sermon RecapWatch Full SermonBe careful what you allow in (your family) from culture. Hebrews 8:1-12, NLT Be careful what you allow in (your family) from people. Be careful what you allow in (your family) out of context.
How a Family Can Live in Today’s Environment
Know the times we are living in. (2 Timothy 3:1-7, 13, NKJV, TLB) Populated by selfish people. (2 Timothy 3:2, NKJV)Selfishness not only destroys relationships but it also robs our joy. (Philippians 4:4-5, TLB) Populated by blasphemers.Verbal abuse and slander towards...
Godly Structure for Parents and Children
Children, obey your parents. (Ephesians 6:1-4, NKJV) Many youth and children today are believing the lies of the devil. The devil tempts you to think you are smarter than God and that your way is better. (Genesis 3:3-5, Webster’s Bible, Genesis 3:6, Webster’s Bible)...
Love Your Mate and Teach Your Children
All in the Family (Part 1) | Love Your Mate and Teach Your Children Love your mate. (Psalm 127:1-3, NKJV) Allow the Lord to build your marriage or it will end up empty. (Ephesians 5:25, NKJV) Your children learn love by: (1 Corinthians 13:4-7, TEV) How you provide for...
Passover of Peace
Watch Sermon RecapWatch Full SermonPassover of Peace The Lord’s Passover. (Exodus 12:11-14, NKJV) Jesus is our perfect Lamb. (John 1:29, NKJV; Exodus 12:21-29, NKJV) Jesus was born in a stable for lambs. The shepherds were some of the first to see Jesus because they...
Unleashing Hope Part 2
Unleashing Hope (Part 2) Moses was able to lead the Israelites out of bondage but not into the promised land. (John 10:10, NKJV; Luke 15:14-19, TLB) While in bondage, the pain became great enough to want to change. (Exodus 6:5-8, NKJV) When you are weak, He is strong....
How Do We Go Where We Have Not Been?
Unleashing Hope: How Do We Go Where We Have Not Been? Joshua made a proclamation. (John 10:9-10, NKJV; Joshua 1:1-3, NKJV; Numbers 14:6-10, NKJV) He not only believed the promise, he proclaimed the promise. There is a strong connection between God’s promise and our...
Multiplication by Invitation
Multiplication by Invitation Abide in His Word. (John 15:5, NKJV) Abiding results in much fruit and Jesus wants us to have it. When we are abiding in the Word, we are abiding in Jesus. (John 15:7-8, NKJV) When we abide in His Word we know His will. When we know His...
How Hopes and Dreams Come True
Unleashing Hope | How Hopes and Dreams Come True What is hope? (Romans 5:5, NLT) Hope is the confident expectation of a positive future in spite of your present circumstances. Your confident expectation - your hope for a positive future - rests on God’s purposes and...
A Journey with the Shepherds
A Journey with the Shepherds The invitation. Luke 2:8, NAS The first invitation. Invitation is every day all day.Watch Sermon RecapWatch Full Sermon
The Good Shepherd
The Good Shepherd Read Luke 2:1-12, NIV #1 - God doesn't keep out the outcast. Read Luke 2:8-16, NIV #2 - God will use interruptions to bring divine introductions. Read Luke 2:17-20, NIV #3 - God includes us in His story to bring Him glory. Read John 10:11-14, NIV...
The Calling of a Shepherd
The Calling of a Shepherd A Shepherd does their job. Luke 2:8-20, NLT; Luke 2:10-11, NIV; 1 Corinthians 12:12-21, NLT A shepherd doesn't delay. A shepherd shares. A shepherd always returns.Watch Sermon RecapWatch Full Sermon
Journey of Life
Journey of Life Insights about Mary getting pregnant. Read Luke 1:26-31, NKJV and Luke 1:34-35, NKJV It was supernatural, not natural. The favor of God is when He takes the natural and does the supernatural in a person, place, or thing. Mary was simply a natural young...
Journey To Jesus
Journey to the Light: Journey to Jesus Realize you’re not where you should be in your relationship with Jesus. Read Matthew 2:1-2, NKJV Realize you need to make some changes. Admit that part of the change includes Jesus. (Psalm 127:1, NKJV; Proverbs 21:21, TLB;...
The Light Increases Our Joy by Reducing Our Darkness
The Light Increases Our Joy by Reducing Our Darkness Jesus is the Light and the Life. (Isaiah 9:2-3, NKJV; John 8:12, NKJV; John 1:1-5, NKJV) If you want to enjoy the Light, you have to understand who He is. He is the Light of the world. God loves us so much, that He...
Raising and Army: Recap
Raising an Army: Recap The Lord is a Man of war. (Joshua 1:9, NKJV; Luke 19:10, NIV; Mark 10:45, NKJV; Exodus 15:3, NKJV) The Lord is a warrior, not a wimp. God is looking for warriors to join His army. God is good even when we are bad. When our behavior is right...
Raising an Army: Through Hospitality
Raising an Army: Through Hospitality Jesus used hospitality as a way of evangelizing. (Luke 7:34, NKJV; TEV) Sharing the Good News and restoring broken relationships or lives. When the relationships with God become mended, it’s the beginning of all other relationships...
An Army of Generosity
Raising an Army: An Army of Generosity 4 Main Reasons God is blessing Journey Church: We accept people as they are where they are, just like Jesus does. We are a generous church. We focus on what we have, not what we don’t have. We focus on getting to serve the Lord....
Why Don’t More Christians Have More Joy?
Why Don't More Christians Have Joy? Joy is an inner delight derived from an intimate relationship with Christ. (Proverbs 3:5-6, NKJV) Happiness is circumstantial, but joy is relational. Intimate relationships lead to fullness of joy. (John 15:9-13, NKJV) “Love” is...
Why Are Christians So Miserable?
Why Are Christians So Miserable? 8:30 Service:Why Are Christians So Miserable? Pastor Steven RobertsAcknowledge that you are choosing to be miserableProverbs 15:15 MSG; Romans 1:24ESV You’re Holding onto somethingGalatians 5:1 AMP; Proverbs 16:9 ESV Live in the...
How Dead Dreams Come Alive
Time to Dream | How Dead Dreams Come Alive The miracle of your faith = the miracle of your dream. (Romans 4:3, NLT) Good works are not what saves you, delivers you, and allows God to use you. It’s your faith that brings about the miracles of God’s promises in your...
The Struggle Behind Every Dream
Time to Dream | The Struggle Behind Every Dream The Dream. (Genesis 28:11-22, NIV) “I will give you and your descendants the land on which you are lying.” “I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go. I will not leave.” Your only promise is to give God back...
How to Survive Until You Thrive
Time to Dream | How to Survive Until You Thrive Understand the process. If you don’t understand the process, the disappointments will defeat you instead of develop you. The greater the dream, the greater the process and pain. The greater the dream, the greater the...
You Were Created to Thrive
Time to Dream: You Were Created to Thrive You were created to thrive from the beginning. (Genesis 1:26-28, NKJV; Isaiah 56:11, NKJV; John 10:10, NKJV; Romans 8:37, NKJV; 2 Corinthians 2:14, NKJV) We are created in God’s image with great creative ability to dream and...
How to Survive Until You Thrive
Time to Dream | How to Survive Until You Thrive Understand the process. If you don’t understand the process, the disappointments will defeat you instead of develop you. The greater the dream, the greater the process and pain. The greater the dream, the greater the...
Time to Dream
Time to Dream | Why Don’t You Dream? (Romans 8:31,NKJV; Romans 8:37, NKJV; Jeremiah 1:7-8, TEV) Your dreams might be messed up, but God’s dreams for you are number one, and they’re good. (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV) God’s dreams for your life are far bigger than your dreams....
Freedom Comes with One, Not the Other
Freedom Comes with One Not the Other 1 John 3 Freedom in Jesus. 1 John 3:20 Freedom in His grace. Freedom in conviction. Freedom out of the boat.
The Widow’s Big Faith
The Widow's Big Faith Have you ever had to have a moment where you needed “Big Faith?” The definition of faith is the “complete trust and confidence in someone or something.” By that definition, you and I can have halfway faith in something… many of us in this room...
Why Men Need to Man Up
Why Men Need to Man Up What it means to be the spiritual head of the family: (Genesis 3:6, NKJV; Ephesians 5:23, NKJV; 1 Corinthians 11:3, NKJV) You as the husband, man of the family, are to take the initiative in spiritual matters. (Ephesians 5:33, NKJV) Love your...
Family Matters | How to Have Harmony in the Home, pt. 2
Family Matters | How to Restore Harmony in the Home, pt. 2 Insights to revisit: You’re going to have conflict. Only after Jesus is your Lord and Savior can we have more victories over our sins and learn to handle conflict correctly. Jesus wants us to have fewer...
Family Matters | Harmony
Family Matters | How to Restore Harmony in the Home You’re going to have conflicts. (Job 14:1, NCV) We were born into sin; we will die to sin. We can be born again and not have to pay the consequences of our sins, but that does not do away with the temptation to...
Born for Greatness, Pt. 4
You are Born for Greatness, Pt. 4 John 14:12-14, NKJV We are not only born for greatness, but also the good works we are to do help us accomplish our greatness. Jesus wants us to do greater works than He did. Many times, greater works will be done in our job, homes,...
Born For Greatness, Pt. 3
Watch Sermon RecapWatch Full Sermon You are Born for Greatness, Pt. 3 We are not only born for greatness: Jesus wants us to do greater works than He did. (John 14:12-14, NKJV) Jesus wants those works to glorify the Father. We need to be asking in Jesus’ name what...
Born For Greatness, Pt 2.
Watch Sermon RecapWatch Full Sermon You are Born for Greatness - Part 2 Jesus tells you that you are born for greatness. John 10:10, NKJV; John 14:12-14, NKJV Jesus tells us not only to be greater but also to do greater. You don’t ask in Jesus’ name so you can be...
April 2021
You Are Born For Greatness
Watch Sermon RecapWatch Full Sermon You are Born for Greatness Jesus says you are born for greatness. (John 14:12-14, NKJV) Jesus tells us not to be greater but to do greater. (John 14:13-14, NKJV) You don’t ask in Jesus’ name so you can be great, you ask in Jesus’...
Lead With Your Legacy
Watch Sermon RecapWatch Full Sermon Lead with Your Legacy | Don't Just Come To Church What do you want your legacy to be? Maybe it’s living out Matthew 6:33 where you can enjoy Ephesians 3:20. How to lead with your legacy. (Colossians 3:17, NKJV) Once you know what...
Be Planted
Be Planted Psalm 92:12-15, NKJV Seven Insights to be planted in the church and learn to become the church. The righteous shall flourish. They are going to grow like a palm tree and cedar. When you are planted in the house of the Lord, you’re going to flourish....
Go Be the Church
Watch Sermon RecapWatch Full SermonMatthew 28:18-20, NKJV God’s Original Intent and Purpose for your Life, Church, and Family is that wherever you go, be a witness for Jesus. (Acts 1:8, NKJV) He will then give you a power that you need, want, and love. (Acts 2:1-8,...
March 2021
To Be the Church, You have to Be Part of the Church
Watch Sermon RecapWatch Full SermonOrder the Bread John 6:35,NASB Don’t Order Apple Pie Order to Get Fed Acts 16:16-40,NASB Order the Bread Without Worms
Don’t Just Go to Church, Be the Church
Watch Sermon RecapWatch Full SermonDon't Just Go to Church, Be the Church Matthew 7:21-23 Where is your confidence? (What are you trusting to save you?) Matthew 5:20; Matthew 23:27; Galatians 3:11 How do you view the gospel? 2 Corinthians 4:4-6 Do you see evidence...
Be The Church | Pastor Steven
Watch Sermon RecapWatch Full Sermon Be the Church Galatians 5: 1-61 Cherish the Truth Galatians 5:12 Be Stubborn With Your Relationship Galatians 5:53 Don’t Go Back Galatians 5:6
Comparative and Acceptable Hatred
Watch Sermon RecapWatch Full SermonBreaking Up is Hard to Do | Comparative and Acceptable Hatred God has to be our number 1 and our mate our number 2. (Matthew 22:37-39, NKJV; Matthew 19:5-6, NKJV) Our Priorities determine our Blessings, our Direction, and our...
The Vow of Purity – Consistency of Character
The Vow of Purity Breaking Up is Hard to Do: The Vow of Purity | Consistency of Character Three Reasons Why Breaking Up Has Become Easy to Do: It’s socially excepted and almost expected. As Christians, the world is not our standard. (Romans 12:1-2, CEV) One of the...
The Vow of Purity
How You Can Fight to Keep Christ at the Center Pastor Richie Thornton | 10AM Service We must experience Intimacy with Christ. We must live with Integrity before Christ. We must be Intentional in our relationship with Christ. When God is First in Your Marriage Pastor...
The Vow of Pursuit
Watch Sermon RecapBreaking Up is Hard to Do Pastor Andrew Barber | 8:30AM Service Pursue More Grow Together Focus on the Center How You Can Fight to Keep Christ at the Center Pastor Richie Thornton | 10AM Service We must experience Intimacy with Christ. We must live...
February Meeting 2021
Dream team! Here is the meeting recap. We're excited about next months meeting on Wednesday, March 10th, 20201 at 5:30PM. Don't miss out, as you will receive a "Be the Church" shirt and learn about our Easter season.February Meeting Agenda Leadership Lesson: Why Most...
The Vow of Priority
Watch Sermon RecapWatch Full SermonThe Vow of Priority Your Vow is Important. (Ecclesiastes 5:4-6, NKJV; Deuteronomy 23:21-23, ESV) What happened to Ananias is a picture of the importance and danger of making a commitment or vow and then breaking it before God. (Acts...
January 2021
QUICK LINKS VIDEO & OUTLINE: Insights about Authority, Power, Leadership, Influence & the Heart VIDEO & OUTLINE: A Letter to the Sheep of Journey Church from their Shpherd, Pastor James Greer "Training for Transfomation" Devotion Book Distribution Billy...
Religion Instead of Relationship
Heaven Yes! Hell no! The Truths and Tricks of the Devil | Religion instead of Relationship Religion - Wants to show and tell what they know through actions. Relationship - Wants to show and tell you what Jesus has done. The Danger of Religion (Matthew 5:20, NKJV; 1...
Man’s Greatest Treat
Heaven Yes! Hell no! The Truths and Tricks of the Devil. Man's Greatest Treat Genesis 1:21-23, NKJV Man’s Greatest Gift. (Genesis 1:21-23, NKJV; Genesis 1:26-28, NKJV) God has given humans a certain kind of awareness that animals, birds, and fish were not given. In...
Heaven or Hell: The First Trick
Heaven Yes! Hell no! The Truths and Tricks of the Devil. The First Trick. The Relationship God Intended. (Genesis 2:25, NKJV) When relationships are right you can still be naked and not ashamed. This relationship of nakedness does not depend on age and physical...
The God of Breakthrough
The God of Breakthrough Psalm 102 The Weapon of our words. (Proverbs 18:21) We could see more breakthrough if we would simply quit speaking death over our situations. Our attitudes are controlled by the words we speak. The words we speak play a major role in...
Just Faith It | Faith that Hears
Just Faith It | Faith that Hears 2 Corinthians 4:17-182nd Corinthians 5:7 FAITH IS NOT WHAT YOU SEE HEBREWS 11:1, Mark 11:20I may not look like something is happening, but when Jesus speaks things being to happen. Faith is being willing to walk off, then out, and not...
Just Faith It | Faith to Thrive
Just Faith It | Faith To Thrive Key Scripture: Acts 27-28Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” (NIV) “The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under...
Just Faith It | The Greatest Example of Faith
Just Faith It | The Greatest Example of Faith Jesus had faith that He would be united back in unity with those who betrayed Him. Matthew 26:31-50, TLB; 1 Corinthians 10:12, TLB Jesus loved His disciples, but they all betrayed and deserted Him when He needed them most....
Just Faith It | Week 4
What happens when we Live by Sight instead of Faith? Romans 1:17 CEV What happens when we live by Sight instead of Faith? Numbers 13:23, 25-29, CEV God's Word is always true even when it sounds too good to be true. Most people want God to show them and then they will...
Just Faith It, Pt. 3
How to Use Our Faith | Example of a woman who had Faith and Action Hebrews 11:1-3, NKJV; Matthew8:5-10, NKJV Truths to empower us to just FAITH IT! Mark5:25-34, NKJV Jesus can turn our emotional and physical pain into victorious gain. God always has the final Word. If...
Just Faith It: Part 2 – How to Have Faith
Just Faith It: Part 2 - How to Have Faith Faith Comes by Hearing. (Romans 10:17, NKJV) You have faith by hearing the preaching. (Romans 10:14-15, NKJV; Ephesians 6:20, NCV) The Good News -- The Gospel restores broken Lives. Without hearing the Gospel preached your...
Just Faith It: Part 1 – What is Faith?
Just Faith It: Part 1 - What is Faith Exodus 14:16, NKJV; Matthew 17:20, NKJV; Hebrews 11:17, NKJV What is Faith? (Hebrew 11:1-3, NKJV) Faith is believing something is so when it’s not so until it is so! Faith has substance. Substance brings Stability and Hope is the...
The Monster’s Master Plan to Master Your Mind
The Monster's Master Plan: To Master Your Mind 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, NIV What does the Enemy do? The enemy tries to shape our thinking –one rock at a time until we are imprisoned to the lies. The enemy’s goal is to place distance between you and God by getting you to...
It’s Time to Get Up
It’s time to get up. We are in a time where we need to stand up and be bold in Christ. The enemy wants to bring fear and doubt. He wants us to feel inferior and question our worth in God. But God will strengthen us. He comes to bring us victory. Victory over the emotional monsters; victory over discouragement and intimidation; and victory over the enemy.
Emotional Monster of Insecurity
Where do our insecurities come from? Insecurity comes from misplaced identity. Security comes from God. We often seek security in people and everything other than God. We focus more on pleasing others than pleasing God. Instead of putting our faith and confidence in Him, we focus more on how others see us than how God sees us. Develop a relationship with God where you are secure in who you are through Him.
Three Ways to Take Control of the Emotional Monsters
The life we have is a reflection of the thoughts we think. Our mind is a battlefield of God’s truth and Satan’s lies. Our emotions are driven by the thoughts we think. Be aware of strong emotions that cause stress, such as guilt and anger. When the mind is stressed, so is the body. We are not in this alone. Stop trying to manage your emotions and stress on your own. Jesus is always there to help us. Cast on Him all of the cares. He cares for us. All we have to do is humble ourselves, admit we need Him, and He will restore us.
Emotional Monsters
The life we have is a reflection of the thoughts we think. Our mind is a battlefield of God’s truth and Satan’s lies. Our emotions are driven by the thoughts we think. Be aware of strong emotions that cause stress, such as guilt and anger. When the mind is stressed, so is the body. We are not in this alone. Stop trying to manage your emotions and stress on your own. Jesus is always there to help us. Cast on Him all of the cares. He cares for us. All we have to do is humble ourselves, admit we need Him, and He will restore us.
Emotional Monsters | From a Cave to a Grave
There is one emotion we have all felt, hurt. Whether it was something minor or major, we have been hurt. However, we cannot let past hurt become a personal cave that keeps us from God’s promises. He is speaking to us and we can stand on His Word. The enemy’s mission is to keep us in these dark places where he can prey on us. God, our Father is calling us out of the cave. We are more than conquerors through Christ. Satan wants to keep us bound. God wants us to move forward.
Bad Boys Paul and Steven
Bad Boys, Bad Boys What You Gonna Do When The Lord Comes Paul & Steven Bad Boys Paul and StevenSteven’s greatest witness and influence was the way he died! Paul’s greatest influence was his conversion and the way he lived afterward. When two bad boys disagree, one...
The Uncluttered Life: Recharge & Release
The key to uncluttered life lies in Sundays. Sunday is a day to unclutter and recharge. The key to having a great Sunday is YOU. Unclutter your Sunday schedule. Allow Sunday to be the best day of the week by dedicating it to God, rest, and family. Get something great...
Table For Two: Worry Free
Understanding: The Lord is your Shepherd. Allow the Lord to be your Shepherd. The Lord as our Shepherd feeds us, guides us, and shields or protects us. (Psalm 23:1-6, NKJV; AMP) How you view the Lord will greatly determine the peace you have. Relationship over...
Table For Two: How to Have Your Real Needs Met
Psalm 23:1, NKJV; Psalm 23:5, NKJV; Psalm 23:1-6, NKJV We have a Shepherd Who prepared a table before us and awaits us to join Him. The Lord has prepared a table for us before our enemies. The Shepherd, the Champion goes before us with the rod and staff to protect us....
2020 Investigation: Week 3
The Truth About Pain and Suffering The Truth About Pain and Suffering Psalm 23:4, NKJVPain as a privilege; instead of problems as a pain. Suffering is a regular part of our physical and spiritual journey through this fallen world. The problem we have with pain and...
2020 Investigation: Week 2
Should Women Be Allowed to Preach? Should women be allowed to speak in church? If Paul meant that women could never speak in church, that would be a contradiction to his own words. (1 Corinthian 14:34-35, NIV; 1 Corinthians 11:5, NIV) Paul was dealing with outburst...
Don’t Follow Your Feelings
Don't Follow Your Feelings Ephesians 5:18, NKJV; Romans 12:2, NKJV; John 16:33, NKJV Commit to Follow the Filling The greatest problem in the world today is people follow their feelings instead of the filling of the Holy Spirit. Following the Filling you would...
Habits to Having A Blessed Marriage
Habits to having a Blessed Marriage Ephesians 1:3, NKJV; Galatians 6:7, NKJV; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, CEV; Genesis 12;2-3, NKJV; Galatians 3:13-14, NKJV; Deuteronomy 30:19, NKJV Put the Lord first in your marriage. (Psalm 127:1, NKJV, NCV; Matthew 12:25, NKJV) Putting...
Ten Year Blessing
The Difference a Decade Can Make Ten Year Blessing Ceremony The importance of Baptism. Baptism pleases God the Father. (Matthew 3:16-17, NKJV) Heaven rejoices when someone gets saved! (Luke 15:7-10, NKJV; Matthew 28:18-20, NKJV) One of Jesus last commandments was to...
Four Habits to Be Financially Blessed
4 Habits for Getting Financially Blessed Ephesians 1:3, NKJV; Galatians 6:7, NKJV; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, CEV; Genesis 12:2-3, NKJV; Galatians 3:13-14, NKJV; Deuteronomy 8:18, NKJV 4 habits for getting financially blessed: Remember, God is my Deuteronomy 8:18, NKJV God...
How to be Spiritually Blessed in Every Area of Your Life
The Difference a Decade Can Make How to be Spiritually Blessed in Every Area of Your Life Ephesians 1:3, NKJV We have to know where we have come from, where we are, and where we want to go. We don’t live in our past we learn from it. Depending on where you are...
We Love Cenla | Week 2
We Love Cenla | Part 1 John 13:35, NKJV; Colossians 4:5, NCV 1st reason “We Love Cenla” is because we love Jesus. Because we love Jesus we want others to know and love Jesus. (Luke 14:15-21, NKJV; Luke 14:15, NCV) Loving Jesus brings a blessed life which is God’s...
We Love Cenla | Week 1: What to Do When Trouble Comes
What To Do When Trouble Comes When we look up. (Isaiah 6:1-8, NKJV; Psalm 121:1-2, NKJV) We see God is still on the throne, He is still in control. We see God wants to reveal Himself to us when we are in a time of need. (Jeremiah 29:1-14, NKJV; Jeremiah 19:14, NLT2)...
Raising Your Kids Without Raising Your Blood Pressure, Pt. 4
How To Raise Kids Without Raising Your Blood Pressure Great Marriages Make Great Kids Classic mistakes most married parents make. Dad not involved. Result: Wife is exhausted & resentful, feels abandoned, kids feel rejected and will develop low...
Raise Your Kids Without Raising Your Blood Pressure: Pt. 3
How To Raise Kids Without Raising Your Blood Pressure If you are teachable your goals are reachable. Philippians 2:3 The main thing to FOCUS on for you and your child to be ok. Relationships: Understand how age plays a part in our relationship with God. Age:...
How To Raising Kids Without Raising Your Blood Pressure : pt2
How To Raise Kids Without Raising Your Blood Pressure Proverbs 4:7, NKJV Insights on __________________. Without understanding, we can’t enjoy anything. We must understand the difference between __________ and ______________. Punishment - inflicts a penalty for the...
Raising Your Kids – Week 1
How To Raise Kids Without Raising Your Blood Pressure Proverbs 22:6, NKJV; Psalm 127:3, NLT2 Five insights to remember. You will have war with your kids. (Proverbs 4:7, NKJV) We don’t have to teach our children to sin, we have to teach them not to sin. Parents have to...
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Philippians 4:6-9, CEV Going from worry to a strange peace. Many times, you won’t feel like it, but do it because you belong to God and His Word tells us to. God wants to bless us even when we don’t feel like it. One of God’s greatest blessings is peace, and it is a...
When We Know Who We Are, We Know What To Do
Who are you? You are God’s Masterpiece! Until we know who we are and whose we are we try to be someone we are not. Four things every person wants in their life that they can only get from Christ: Acceptance Identity Security Purpose The problem is most people are...
You Are Destined for Greatness
What is our God-Given Destiny? (Genesis 1:26-28, NKJV) Men and women, you are destined for greatness. Destined for victory (subdue) destined to be fruitful (successful) in all you do. Our destiny has to be tied to God’s destiny - Big part of that Destiny is to Glorify...
Fight Like A Man With Passion
Fight Like A Man With Passion The Warrior and His Cause The Warrior Who Abandons His Cause Becomes Passive. (Genesis 3:6, NLT2) When men get their God-given order out of order it brings (Genesis 3:12-13, NKJV) When a man becomes passive, he no longer accepts...
Fight Like A Man
Fight Like A Man God created man to live out the greatness he was created for and fight the man he was equipped for. Change will only come with training not just simply trying. The greatness training for a man is to train to be Kingdom Man. We train best when we have...
Pastor Richie – It Takes A Village
Richie Thornton: 00:00 Man, today we're celebrating Memorial Day, and you know, we just want to...You all give Jeff and Chris a big hand, and Gary a big hand. And also their wives, many of them, and their families are in here today, and so thank for your sacrifice....
Pastor Andrew – Redo
Pastor Darrell – Crazy People & You
Darrell Ingram: 00:03 No greater love than for someone to lay their life down for another. All the men and women that have given their lives so that we can come, and that we can praise and worship God the way we want to. They were willing to sacrifice for each and...
Daughters of the King – Mother’s Day
How Mother's Prepare the Way for Your Child to be Great |Acts 16: 16-40 Luke 1:15, KJVA; Luke 1:17,KJVA Choices we make everyday form a habit, which will greatly determine character. EGO - Exalting God OnlyEGO - Exalting God Only • Elizabeth's choices that formed...
ENDGAME – NOISY EXIT
Noisy Exit Acts 16: 16-40 Noisy but Saved! • God will do some unusual things in your life to reorder your priorities from what you think is most important to what He knows is important. • The jailer was at his ENDGAME, then God showed him what was really important. •...
ENDGAME
The best way to accomplish endgame ( purpose or dream) is to know where you want to end up. What is your Endgame? Colossians 3:17 NKJV, NLT Whatever we do (financially, school, marriage, and career) do it as a representative of Jesus. Don’t worry too much about what...
The Truth about Easter
The Truth About Easter God Never Panics; God Has a Plan Philippians 1:6, NKJV being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ; John 6:29, TLB Jesus told them, “This is the will of God, that...
Truth About the Garden of Gethsemane
Truth About the Garden of Gethsemane God Never Panics; He Has a Plan - Pt. 3 The Garden of Gethsemane teaches us how to handle some of the greatest anxiety, stress, pressure, and problems we face. (Mark 14:32-42, NKJV) We need to be prayed up and confessed up before...
Are We Living in the Last Days? Week 2
Are We Living in the Last Days? Matthew 24:36-41 What Jesus knows about His return. Only the Father knows when I will return. You will know the season. People will be doing what seems right in their own eyes without a thought of God. Judgement is coming. God looked...
God Never Panics, He Has a Plan – Part 2
The Truth About Easter God Never Panics, He Has a Plan - Part 2 Romans 14:9-11, TLB; Matthew 3:16-17, NKJV; Matthew 5:3, NKJV; Matthew 7:11, NKJV; Deuteronomy 11:21, NKJV: Matthew 6:9-10, NKJV) Part of God’s plan is for us to enjoy some of heaven while we are here on...
Are We Living in the End Times?
YES, we ARE living in the End Times! The world was supposed to end on January 1, 2000, otherwise known as Y2K. Then, the world was supposed to end in December 21, 2012. The bible says in Matthew 24 that, “No one knows the time or place except the Father only.” So, if...
The End Times – How, When, Who
Stop trying, and start training Personal football story of never losing Trained in the wrong thing, our focus was on the wrong prize Precisely our problem The How is easy Rapture - 1 Thessalonians 4:16 (NASB) The When is equally easyWe focus on How and When Soon Even...
When Anxiety Attacks
Truth About Easter Greatest Test of All Times ~ Book or Books God Never Panics, He Has a Plan We will all face the test of Life and Death. (Romans 14:9-11, TLB) We will be tested on how we lived our life and who we lived it for. (Romans 14:8-12, AMP) Jesus came...
Less is More, Stress is Bad, God is Good
Bear it + Be aware = Blessed
Bear it + Be aware = BLESSED Temptation - pressure, suffering, stress, bearing or caring, enduring. It is God’s Grace, power and strength that gets us through the stressful times. (2 Corinthians 12:9, NKJV) We will all have pressure we have to bear. We have to become...
How to Wait Upon the Lord
We need to learn: Less is more; Stress is bad; God is good. Insights to remember: If you want what normal people have, do what normal people do. If you want what few people have, do what few people do. First way to deal with Stress is to turn and learn.
How to go From Stressed to Rest to Being Blessed
Less is more; Stress is bad; God is good. Learn how to biblically go from Stressed to Blessed and find rest. If you want what normal people have, do what normal people do.If you want what few people have, do what few people do.
How to Have a Kingdom Marriage
Want a better marriage? How do you have the relationship that you want and need? Learn the principal of Sowing and Reaping.
Exceptional Things You Can Do To Have an Exceptional Marriage
Resources Mentioned in this MessageExceptional Things You Can Do To Have an Exceptional Marriage Songs of Songs 5:16, NKJV; Proverbs 5:18-19, NKJV To have a Great Marriage you will have to know what real Biblical Love is. There is a difference between love and...
Who Are You and How Did You Get There?
Marriages are worth fighting for. Talk about past hurts. Today we learn who we are in Christ as a married couple.
Marriage Bootcamp – The Problem is Not the Problem
Are you having ‘problems’ in your marriage? Are you thinking about getting married but don’t know what to expect? Is your marriage top priority in your life? Join us this week as we discuss what most marriage’s lack at some point and what God says about it.
Abortion is Socially Acceptable, But Biblically Wrong
Abortion is socially acceptable, but biblically wrong. It Follows tradition instead of Truth. The problem is not really the problem. We don’t believe the Bible. We don’t know the Bible. We believe we are smarter than the Bible. Genesis 3:4-6, NKJV Most of our...
What are You Willing to Do to Help Change Someone’s Life?
What Are You Willing to Do to Help Change Someone’s Life? Everyone has problems that are too big for them to handle themselves. What are you willing to do to help a friend? Mark 2:1-12, NKJV Good News -- Go home changed today. Our Faith can/does change the lives of...
What the Bible Doesn’t Say About Divorce
Persistence in Prayer Pays Off
Matthew 15:26, NKJV; 1 Corinthians 1:27, NKJV; 1 Corinthians 1:27, MSG; 1 Corinthians 1:28, MSG “Small disciplines done consistently leads to big results over time” Persistence in Prayer Pays off. (Matthew 15:21-28, NKJV) Jesus always answers prayers,...
Can Christians Get Tattoos and Piercings?
Verses you might know: 1 Corinthians 10:31-33, NKJV; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, NKJV; 1 Corinthians 6:12, NKJV; Colossians 3:20-21, NKJV If you are under age you need your parent’s approval. Will I still want this image when I get older? What would my future mate...
Problems – A Tool to Reveal the Power of Prayer and Prolonged Life
The Power of Prayer Hezekiah cried out on behalf of his people, God answered the prayer. (2 Kings 19:34-35, NKJV) The Problem that lead to the Prayer We don’t have to wait until we have problems to pray. Many times, it is problems that lead to prayer. (Psalm...
Are Christians Allowed to Drink?
What does the bible say about drinking alcohol? Drinking in the Bible Distillation did not exist in Biblical times – there was no such thing as hard liquor. Beer did exist, but was not part of Jewish culture. Wine is the main alcohol in Jewish culture, so nearly all...
God’s Original Intent, Meaning, and Purpose for Our Lives, Church, and Families
God’s original intent for the church. (Genesis 1:26-28, NKJV) The church, in the beginning, was the same as it is today, not a building it’s a people. In the beginning, a couple created by God for God and God’s purpose, which was and it to be fruitful, multiply, and...
Spectacular Timing of God Understanding the Timing of God will Help Reduce Stress
Luke 2:1-7, NKJV God’s in control of the timing of every situation and circumstance. God’s in control of every situation and circumstance; It is the timing of God that is so hard to accept. One of the main ways God guides and directs us is through situations and...
The Hidden Truth Behind Dysfunctional Families – Gratefulness Fights Greed
Genesis 3:6, NCV What activates the dysfunctional gene? Dysfunction is birth (gene activated) by being dissatisfied. (1 Timothy 6:7-8, NKJV) Dissatisfaction comes from disbelief or distorted view. (Genesis 2:15-17, NCV; Genesis 3:6, NCV; Genesis 3:11-13, NCV) When we...
The Process to Make the Last Half the Best Half
Proverbs 21:31, TLB; Hosea 4:6, KJV When you don’t understand the process, you will allow disappointment to defeat you instead of develop you. How to understand the process? Processing Heart – when you understand the process you can then predict your future. Greater...
God’s Original Intent, Meaning, and Purpose for Our Lives, Church, and Families
The longer something exists the easier it is to shift from its original intent, meaning, or purpose. God’s original intent for the church. (Genesis 1:26-28, NKJV) The church is not a building it’s a people. Couples were created by God for God and God’s purpose to be...
Holy Shift in Deacons
"The longer something exist the easier it is to Shift from its original intent, meaning, or purpose." First shift in the church was to even have deacons. (Acts 6:1-4, NKJV; Acts 6:1, TLB; Acts 6:4, TLB) The original intent for deacons was To free pastors and leaders...
Holy Shift to the Holy Land Part 2
Holy Shift to The Holy Land Part 2 The difference Jesus made in the world in such a small geographical area. Jesus made a difference where He was not where He wanted to be. Jesus did not travel a large geographical area, yet His influence changed the world. What...
Holy Shift to “The Holy Land”
It’s not our location, land, or even learning that brings joy. Joy is a journey of seeking Jesus. It is love for God and others that brings Joy. (Mark 12:30-31, NKJV) You will seek who you love. (Proverbs 8:17-18, NCV) Seeking anything other than a right relationship...
God’s Holy Shift of Opposition Brings Freedom
Acts 6:14-15; Acts 7:23-34 God’s Holy Shift From Opposition Will Always Brings the Exposer. What you bury, God is going to cause you to face it. God’s saying to us, while you're striving, trying to do things in your own human effort. While you’re in OPPOSITION WITH...
Holy Shift in “Losing the Power”
Acts 1:8, NKJV; Acts 3:6, NKJV; Acts 4:13-14, NKJV; Acts 4:29-30, NKJV You can’t keep back without kick back! Acts 5:1-6, NKJV What we do will affect our spouses. Satan will make you believe you can ‘keep back’ without any ‘kick back.’ We cannot lie to God He...
Holy Shift in “Prayer”
The longer something exists the easier it is to SHIFT away from its original meaning and purpose. How we pray shows if we have strayed. God is to get the Honor and Glory in answered prayer. (Acts 3:1-26, NKJV) The main reason God wants to answer our prayers is for Him...
Holy Shift in “Boldness”
What is Boldness? (Acts 4:13, NKJV; Acts 4:13, NLT2) Boldness is: Taking advantage of the opportunity as they present themselves. Creating opportunity to witness for Christ. Holy Shift in boldness is being bold about what we believe – the death, burial, and...
Holy Shift
The Shift of Power. Shifting from powerless to powerful. (Acts 1:8, NKJV) We are a walking stick of DYNAMITE when we walk in the power of the Holy Spirit. (Philippians 4:13, NKJV) Power and boldness are ours we no longer fear. (2 Timothy 1;7, NKJV) This is where the...
Raising the Bar on Your Calling
John 15:15-16, NKJV Who is Samuel? 1 Samuel 1:26-28, NCV Samuel’s mother Hannah could not have children, she prayed and told God if He would give her a child she would give him back to serve the Lord all the days of his life. Hannah brought Samuel to the temple to...
Raise the Bar on Rejection
Raising the Bar on “Rejection” Do you know who are you? What's your identity? In this message, Pastor James Greer talks about how to deal with rejection. The root of all rejection is misplaced identity. Luke 10:16-22, NKJV Allow Rejection to lead to JOY! Rejection can...
How To Grow Further Faster
Most people don’t believe God has a predetermined path for us to live a good life. (Destiny) There is not a greater destiny than the destiny God has for you. God will use your personality, talents, backgrounds, skills, interests, and even your scars to bring you to...
Peter: From Cussing to Christ
Peter From Cussing To Christ Peter’s denial by his words. (Matthew 26:67-75, NKJV) Peter allowed this situation to cause him to stop following, depending on, leading, and teaching about Jesus. Has something happened in your life that has caused you to stop following...
New Start
New Start Easter 2017 Matthew 28:1-10, TLB Jesus did not die only to save us from something but to something. (Matthew 28:7-8, NKJV) The message for you and I, Jesus is not dead but has risen—because He is not dead a new day is coming if we want it! God wants us to...
Get Your Ship Together
Get Your Ship Together: Learn When to Fish, Where to Fish & How to Fish Luke 10:25-37, NKJV When do we fish? Anytime we see someone in need—not just physical needs but emotional or financial needs. Anytime God gives us compassion for that person. Where do we fish?...
Follow and Fish
Get Your Ship Together: Follow and Fish Matthew 4:19, NKJV #1 -Jesus wants us fishing! Matthew 4:18-19, NKJV Jesus makes it very clear part of following is fishing—in fact if you are not fishing, you are not following. Prayer without inviting = Emptiness (Proverbs...
Honor Part 2
Honor Part 2 Where Did Dishonor Come From? Genesis 3:1-6, NKJV Satan is the author of dishonor and disorder. He did not start out as the devil, he started out as a beautiful angel with a beautiful voice. Satan was created to Honor God with his beautiful voice—instead...
Bringing Honor Back
Bringing Honor Back Part 1 What is Honor? To value, respect, or highly esteem; to treat as precious, weighty or valuable. Honor builds up, believes the best, or values. Dishonor- without honor; to treat as common or ordinary. Dishonor tears down, believes the worst or...