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Part 3: Sharing Our Journey
March 24, 2024

Colossians 4:3 NIV 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Let’s remove every obstacle between people and the cross. Sharing your faith and bringing people to Jesus is what you were made for. Matthew 9 …

OPEN DOOR Part 2: Sharing Our Faith
March 17, 2024

Colossians 4:3 NIV 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Remove every obstacle between people and the cross. Share our Faith Mark 16:15-18 NIV 15 He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach th …

OPEN DOOR Part 1: Sharing Our Church
March 10, 2024

Colossians 4:3 NIV 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Acts 2:41 NIV 41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. Acts 2:42-45 NIV …

First Wednesday Part 1: How To Develop Life Changing Faith
March 6, 2024

Luke 18:8 – ”… when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?” Galatians 3:3 (Amp) – ”Are you so foolish and senseless? Having begun [your new life by faith] with the Spirit, are you now being perfected and reaching spiritual maturity by the flesh? The Bible teaches that we are t …

RELATIONSHIP KILLER Part 4: Bitterness
March 3, 2024

BITTERNESS 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 NIV 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown t …

RELATIONSHIP KILLER Part 3: Criticism
February 25, 2024

CRITICISM 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 NIV 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown th …

RELATIONSHIP KILLER Part 2: Anger: Taming The Fire Within
February 18, 2024

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 NIV 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will la …

RELATIONSHIP KILLER Part 1: Neglect
February 11, 2024

If you had fixed it in when the problem first started, you could have fixed it for very little. Getting Married: 3 minutes If something is important to us, we don’t neglect it. Neglect isn’t always intentional. Even minor relational neglect can have significant consequences Neglect is not always eas …

A1S1 Sunday Vision
February 4, 2024

Matthew 28:19 NIV 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Matthew 9:37-38 NIV 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to …

SOUNDTRACK Part 5: Staying Focused
January 28, 2024

Proverbs 23:7 NKJV 7 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, But his heart is not with you. When we say NO to our bodies, it sharpens our minds, so we can change our soundtrack. If we don’t like the pattern of our world, we must change what we are repeating in our l …

SOUNDTRACK Part 4: Fixing Our Self Talk
January 21, 2024

Father, Make us one. Father, Make a swan. Proverbs 23:7 NKJV 7 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, But his heart is not with you. What you think about yourself, is what you will be. When we say no to our bodies, it sharpens our minds, so we can change our soundt …

SOUNDTRACK 2: Taking Our Thoughts Captive
January 14, 2024

World War II 70-85 million deaths 50-56 million – War 19-28 million – Disease & Famine Hardship and Instability Depression Inward-focused Fear Isolation Proverbs 23:7 NKJV 7 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, But his heart is not with you. What you think ab …

SOUNDTRACK 2: Renewing The Mind
January 7, 2024

Have you ever thought about what you think about your thoughts? Have you ever thought about how much we think? The average person has about 6,000 thoughts per day. 6.25 thoughts per minute 1 thought every 10 seconds The thoughts that pop into our heads are powerless. The thoughts we put on repeat th …

CHRISTMAS AT LIVING WORD: Candlelight Service
December 24, 2023

Have you ever had an experience So good… So epic… So incredible… So amazing… That you had difficulty trying to explain it to other people? Somethings in life Just can’t be explained. They need to be experienced. John 1:14 MSG 14 The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhoo …

CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES? Part 2: Christmas With The Kranks
December 10, 2023

Shopping for Gifts Decorating Cooking and Baking Hosting or Attending Events Family Dynamics Financial Concerns What if you could just spend all that time and money on yourself instead? Selfish people repel others. They don’t think they are selfish. What if we can’t see our selfishness? Hebrews 13:1 …

First Wednesday Spiritual Warfare Part 5: Don’t Just Win The Battle…Win The War!
December 6, 2023

Ephesians 6:10-17 NKJV 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against t …

CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES? Part 1: Miracle On 34th Street
December 3, 2023

Matthew 13:34 NIV 34 Jesus spoke all these things to the crowd in parables; he did not say anything to them without using a parable. Acts 17:28 NIV 28 ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’ 1 Corinthians 15:33 NIV 33 Do not be m …

Special Speaker – Eddie Crabtree
November 26, 2023

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WHAT’S IN A NAME? Part 4:Jehovah-Rohi
November 19, 2023

When we are stressed and scattered, We NEED a shepherd for our soul! The Lord is my Shepherd. Psalms 107:4 NIV 4 Some wandered in desert wastelands, finding no way to a city where they could settle. Luke 19:10 NIV 10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Psalms 9:10 NIV 10 Those who …

WHAT’S IN A NAME? Part 3: Jehovah-El Roi
November 12, 2023

Psalms 9:10 NIV 10 Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Jehovah-Shalom Peace isn’t something we achieve, but Someone we know. Jehovah-Jirah God’s provision isn’t limited by our perception. Genesis 16:4 NIV 4 He slept with Hagar, and she concei …

WHAT’S IN A NAME? Part 2: Jehovah – Jirah
November 5, 2023

Psalms 9:10 NIV 10 Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Genesis 22:2 NIV 2 Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you. …

WHAT’S IN A NAME? Part 1: Jehovah-Shalom
October 29, 2023

A Name is a powerful thing. Psalms 9:10 NIV 10 Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Judges 6:11-12 NIV 11 The angel of the Lord came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing …

FAITH THAT OVERCOMES 8: The Importance Of Prayer Sermon
October 22, 2023

James 5:16 NLT 16 Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. Luke 11:1-4 NLT 1 Once Jesus was in a certain place praying. As he finished, one of his disciples came to him …

FAITH THAT OVERCOMES 7: Patience and Perseverance
October 15, 2023

James 1:4 NIV 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Your journey is crafting a story of perseverance that is uniquely yours I want it all, and I want it now Often, good things take time Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to …

FAITH THAT OVERCOMES 6: Humility & Submission
October 8, 2023

Pride goes before a fall. Proverbs 16:18 NIV 18 Pride goes before destruction a haughty spirit before a fall. Isaiah 2:11 NIV 11 The eyes of the arrogant will be humbled and human pride brought low; the Lord alone will be exalted in that day. Pride is the predecessor of loosing. PRIDE Self-importanc …

FAITH THAT OVERCOMES 5: Words
October 1, 2023

James 1:26 NLT 26 If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. If our mouths can’t back up our mouths, ———- then we are just fooling ourselves. If we can’t keep your tongue in check, then our religion is just a façade. Ja …

FAITH THAT OVERCOMES 4: How To Put Your Faith Into Action
September 24, 2023

How to put your faith into Action James 2:17 NLT 17 So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless. James 2:17-18 NLT 17 So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless. 18 Now someone may argue, “Some p …

FAITH THAT OVERCOMES 3: Unity – Looking Through God’s Eyes
September 17, 2023

James 2:1-4 NIV 1 My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. 3 If you show special attention to the man wearing fine c …

FAITH THAT OVERCOMES 2: Power Of The Word
September 10, 2023

Words carry a lot of weight! We experience a higher quality of life when we are free. James 1:19-21 NIV 19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God d …

FAITH THAT OVERCOMES 1: Trials And Temptations
September 3, 2023

  James 1:1 NIV 1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. Trials & Temptations James 1:2-3 NIV 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the test …

BY REQUEST Part 4: How To Lead Someone To Jesus
August 27, 2023

“What topics would you like to hear more about?” How to share my faith? Luke 19:10 NIV 10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Make Disciple Makers We don’t only exist for those who are already here, We exist for those who are not here yet. Matthew 5:13-16 MSG 13 “Let me tell you w …

BY REQUEST Part 3: Anxiety
August 20, 2023

“What topics would you like to hear more about?” How to overcome stress and anxiety. Philippians 4:7 NIV 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 NIV 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation …

BY REQUEST Part 2: Special Guest Rod Allison – How To Have A Strong Marriage
August 13, 2023

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BY REQUEST Part 1: End Times
August 6, 2023

END TIMES John 14:1-3 NIV 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God ; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and t …

DIFFERENCE MAKER Part 1: 3 Services
July 23, 2023

The World is Crazy! Matthew 9:36 NIV 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. What is my PURPOSE? Matthew 9:36 NIV 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like …

SUMMER AT THE MOVIES Part 3: Amazing Gracie
July 16, 2023

We don’t understand why people act the way they do. You would never act the way they do! Do people see me the same way? Everything we do make sense to us at the time. Usually, we expect other people to act the way we would in that situation. YOU are always right when it comes to how others should be …

SUMMER AT THE MOVIES Part 2: Ford vs Ferrari
July 9, 2023

Hebrews 12:1 NIV 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, Race (Greek): AGONA Hebrews 12:1 NIV 1 Therefore, since we are surroun …

SUMMER AT THE MOVIES Part 1: TopGun
July 2, 2023

You can’t move forward if you are holding onto the past. Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV 18 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. It’s time to let go. Learni …

Summer Speaker – Jason Avanzini
June 25, 2023

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Summer Speaker – Rod Allison (Father’s Day)
June 18, 2023

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Summer Speaker – Ed Ainsworth
June 11, 2023

1 Corinthians 13:4-8 NLT 4 Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5 or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. 6 It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. 7 Love never gives up …

Summer Speaker – Rosalinda Rivera
June 4, 2023

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BLISS Part 8: How To Handle Opposition To Your Faith
May 28, 2023

Blessed: [MARKARIOS] Extreme happiness Blessing BLISS God’s way to happiness isn’t about circumstances, it’s about our attitude toward circumstances. Matthew 5:10 NLT 10 God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. Matthew 5:11-12 NLT 11 “God blesses you …

BLISS Part 7: How To Have Peace In Your Life
May 21, 2023

Blessed: [MARKARIOS] Extreme happiness Blessing BLISS God’s way to happiness isn’t about circumstances, it’s about our attitude toward circumstances. Matthew 5:9 NIV 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Jeremiah 6:14 NIV 14 They dress the wound of my people as thou …

BLISS Part 6: How To See God Move In Your Life
May 14, 2023

Blessed: [MARKARIOS] Extreme happiness Blessing BLISS God’s way to happiness isn’t about circumstances, it’s about our attitude toward circumstances. Matthew 5:8 NIV 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Integrity wholeness, authenticity, or unmixed motivation Do you call in sick f …

BLISS Part 5: Blessed Are The Merciful
May 7, 2023

Matthew 5:7 NIV 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Romans 3:23 NLT 23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Romans 6:23 NLT 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 3:24 NL …

BLISS Part 4: How To Live A Life That Satisfies
April 30, 2023

Blessed: [MARKARIOS]  Extreme happiness Blessing BLISS God’s way to happiness isn’t about circumstances, it’s about our attitude toward circumstances.  Matthew 5:6 NIV 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6 (TLB) Happy are those who long to …

BLISS Part 3: Meek
April 23, 2023

Blessed: [MARKARIOS] Extreme happiness, blessing, or BLISS God’s way to happiness isn’t about circumstances, it’s about our attitude toward circumstances. Matthew 5:3 NIV 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Extremely happy are those people who live in desperate de …

BLISS Part 2: Mourn
April 16, 2023

extreme happiness, or blessing, or bliss God’s Way to Happiness isn’t about circumstances It’s about your attitude toward circumstances extremely happy, or the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven extremely happy, or people who live in desperate dependence on God Blessed: [MARKARIOS] …

BLISS Part 1: Poor in Spirit (Easter Sunday)
April 9, 2023

I would like to hear messages on what the Bible says about… What would it take to make you truly happy? Matthew 5:3-4 NIV 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed: [MARKARIOS] Extreme happiness, bless …

When You Feel Out Of Place
April 2, 2023

We are in a place, where we feel out of place. Luke 7:1-2 NIV 1 When Jesus had finished saying all this to the people who were listening, he entered Capernaum. 2 There a centurion’s servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die. Luke 7:3 NIV 3 The centurion heard of Jesus and sen …

Outreach 2
March 26, 2023

Luke 15:1 NIV 1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus..Luke 15:2 NIV 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Luke 15:3-4 NIV 3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 “Suppose one of you has a hundred …

Guest Speaker – Rod Allison
March 19, 2023

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WORDS Part 3: Pastor Micah Caronna
March 12, 2023

Proverbs 18:21 NIV 21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.Matthew 12:36-37 NIV 36 But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. 37 For by your words you will be acquitted, and by y …

WORDS Part 2: Special Speaker – Pastor Steve Caronna
March 5, 2023

Proverbs 18:21 MSG 21 Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose.Ephesians 6:17 NKJV 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; Genesis 1:2 NKJV 2 The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the de …

WORDS Part 1: Special Speaker – Pastor Steve Caronna
February 26, 2023

Ephesians 6:10-17 NKJV 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against t …

HOW TO FIGHT Part 4: Fighting For Your Marriage
February 19, 2023

Ephesians 6:12 NIV 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Romans 8:14-16 NIV 14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the chil …

HOW TO FIGHT Part 3: Clarify Expectations
February 12, 2023

HOPES <————Disappointment———> REALITY Unrealistic Expectations Unconscious Unreasonable Unspoken Un-agreed OWE/REPAY John 13:34-35 NIV 34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if …

HOW TO FIGHT Part 2: How To Fight Clean
February 5, 2023

When conflict comes, we don’t have a strategy for it. Matthew 5:9 NIV 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 22:36-39 NIV 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all …

HOW TO FIGHT Part 1: Mastering Conflict
January 29, 2023

Matthew 18:20 NIV 20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” When conflict comes, we don’t have a strategy for it. Matthew 5:9 NIV 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Romans 12:18 NIV 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live …

PASSIONATE SPIRITUALITY Part 4: Outreach: How To Share You Faith
January 22, 2023

How not to share your faith Video If we renew our minds and are transformed, we can discern God’s will for our life, and remain spiritually passionate. Prioritize the Presence of God Make the Word first place in your life. Joshua 1:8 NIV 8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on i …

PASSIONATE SPIRITUALITY Part 3: How To Develop A Passion For The Bible
January 15, 2023

Spiritual Purpose leads to Spiritual Passion Romans 12:2 NIV 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. If we renew our minds and are transformed, we …

PASSIONATE SPIRITUALITY Part 2: Prioritizing His Presence – Sharlene Provilus
January 8, 2023

1 John 5:21 NLT 21 Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts. God doesn’t just want to be a part of our salvation story He wants to be a part of our everyday story Matthew 1:23 NLT 23 “Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and t …

CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES Part 2: It’s A Wonderful Life
December 11, 2022

Proverbs 13:12 NIV 12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. Job 17:13 NIV 13 If the only home I hope for is the grave, if I spread out my bed in the realm of darkness, Isaiah 53:6 NIV 6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own wa …

1Wed – What To Do When Prayer Doesn’t Seem To Be Working
December 7, 2022

What to do when prayer doesn’t seen to be working: 1. Actually, it is. a. Luke 18:1-8 Our way: Prayer——>Answer God’s Way: Prayer————>Process————>Answer What to do when prayer doesn’t seem to be working: 2. Are you actually praying? a. James 4:2 b. Matthew 7:7 What to do when prayer doesn’t …

CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES Part 1: A Christmas Carol
December 4, 2022

Proverbs 4:23 NIV 23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. How’s your heart? 1 Samuel 16:7 NIV 7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at t …

Special Speaker – Eddie Crabtree
November 27, 2022

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BEYOND SURVIVAL Part 3: Practical Money Practices From The Bible
November 20, 2022

1. We were Created to be Fruitful, Multiply, and have Dominion. 2. Provision without Purpose is Poison 2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV 8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. Hebrews 12:11 NIV 11 No discipline …

BEYOND SURVIVAL Part 2: How To Master Your Money
November 13, 2022

2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV 8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. We were created to be fruitful, multiply, and have dominion. Matthew 6:24 NIV 24 “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the …

BEYOND SURVIVAL Part 1: Money Myths The Bible Dispels
November 6, 2022

76% of americans are living pay check to paycheck. 19% have $0 saved to cover an emergency expenses; 31% have less than $500 in emergency savings 49% of Americans are “concerned about their current financial well-being” 1 in 5 people (20%) facing financial hardship fall below the poverty line. Only …

1Wed – How To Handle Sufferings
November 2, 2022

Romans 5:3-4 NIV 3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. James 1:2-4 NIV 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that …

CADENCE Part 4: The Value Of Solitude
October 30, 2022

Matthew 11:28-30 MSG 28 “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting …

BLT9 – A Leader’s Greatest “Things”
October 23, 2022

A Leader’s Greatest “Things” 1. The Leader’s Greatest Victory — Victory over Self. Philippians 2:1 Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Philippians 2:2 Then make me truly happy …

CADENCE Part 3: Slow Down
October 22, 2022

What determines the following: A year? One revolution around the sun A month? The moon makes one revolution around the earth What determines the following: A day? One rotation one the earth’s axis A week? No astronomical events… In 1929, the Soviet Union analyzed societal norms at the time, includin …

CADENCE Part 2: Why You Need The Sabbath
October 16, 2022

HURRY SICKNESS 1. You treat everything like a race. 2. You find it impossible to do just one task at a time. 3. You get highly irritable when experiencing a delay. 4. You feel perpetually behind schedule. 5. You interrupt or talk over people. 6. You’re obsessed with checking things off your to-do li …

CADENCE Part 1: Why Hurry Is Not God’s Best
October 9, 2022

By 1985: the average American will work 22 hours per week for only 27 weeks out of the year..SLOW: mentally dull; having qualities that hinder rapid progress or action; naturally inert or sluggish; lacking in life; boring. Merriam-Webster There isn’t one place in scripture where Jesus was in a hurry …

THIRD P3RSON Part 6: How to Receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit (1st Wed)
October 5, 2022

2 Corinthians 13:14 MSG 14 The amazing grace of the Master, Jesus Christ, the extravagant love of God, the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit, be with all of you. The Holy Spirit wants to be your intimate friend The Holy Spirit still speaks to people today. The Holy Spirit is Invisible, Unpredic …

THIRD P3RSON Part 5: The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit
October 2, 2022

2 Corinthians 13:14 MSG 14 The amazing grace of the Master, Jesus Christ, the extravagant love of God, the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit, be with all of you. The Holy Spirit wants to be your intimate friend The Holy Spirit still speaks to people today. The Holy Spirit is Invisible, Unpredic …

THIRD P3RSON Part 4: The Benefits Of The Holy Spirit
September 25, 2022

2 Corinthians 13:14 MSG 14 The amazing grace of the Master, Jesus Christ, the extravagant love of God, the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit, be with all of you. The Holy Spirit wants to be your intimate friend The Holy Spirit still speaks to people today. God doesn’t have a speaking problem We …

BLT8 – This or That- Pastor or Actor?
September 25, 2022

This or That – Pastor or Actor? “You will never forgive anyone more than God has already forgiven you” Max Lucado “I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it’s not the answer.” Jim Carrey “Let’s quit fiddling with religion and do somet …

THIRD P3RSON Part 3: How to Know The Holy Spirit
September 18, 2022

2 Corinthians 13:14 MSG 14 The amazing grace of the Master, Jesus Christ, the extravagant love of God, the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit, be with all of you. The Holy Spirit wants to be your intimate friend The Holy Spirit still speaks to people today. God doesn’t have a speaking problem We …

THIRD P3RSON Part 2: 4 Ways To Know If You Are Hearing The Voice Of God
September 11, 2022

God doesn’t have a speaking problem We have a hearing problem Luke 8:8 NIV 8 Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up and yielded a crop, a hundred times more than was sown. ”When he said this, he called out, “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.” John 10:3 NIV 3 The gatekeeper opens the g …

THIRD P3RSON Part 1: Who Is The Holy Spirit And What Is His Role
September 4, 2022

Acts 19:1-2 NIV 1 While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul took the road through the interior and arrived at Ephesus. There he found some disciples 2 and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” They answered, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” We think HE’S …

RELATIONSHIP KEYS Part 4: How to Set Boundaries in Relationships
August 28, 2022

Romans 12:18 NIV 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. You can have peace with a relationship even if you don’t have peace in a relationship. When does my continued assistance become irresponsible on my part When do we say enough is enough? When do we draw B …

RELATIONSHIP KEYS Part 3: Overcoming Communication Blockers
August 21, 2022

Overcoming Communication Blockers Communication is not what you say, it’s what they heard and think you said. Miscommunication – failure to communicate adequately or properly The right thing at the wrong time is the wrong thing Proverbs 25:11 MSG 11 The right word at the right time is like a custom- …

RELATIONSHIP KEYS Part 2: How To Handle Conflict In Relationships
August 14, 2022

How do we deal with conflict within relationships? You can have peace with a relationship even if you don’t have peace in a relationship. Matthew 18:15 NIV 15 “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. Ma …

RELATIONSHIP KEYS Part 1: The Power Of Empathy In Relationships
August 7, 2022

Challenging relationships can come at any moment. The quality of our lives is only as good as our relationships You can have peace with a relationship even if you don’t have peace in a relationship. Romans 12:18 NIV 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Golf …

SUMMER AT LIVING WORD Part 3: Special Speaker – Dan Nelson
July 31, 2022

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SUMMER AT LIVING WORD Part 2: Special Speaker – TC Stallings
July 24, 2022

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BLT 7: Caring
July 24, 2022

Make Disciple Makers Build Strong Families HOW Belong | Believe | Become Team Leader Job Description – Team Responsibilities – Team Discipleship Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…. Not enough volunteers Not engaged or passionate Not performing or prepared How we Grow Str …

SUMMER AT LIVING WORD Part 1: The Significant Offering
July 17, 2022

Psalm 137:1-4 KJV 1 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, When we remembered Zion. 2 We hanged our harps Upon the willows in the midst thereof. 3 For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; And they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one …

SUMMER AT THE MOVIES Part 3: Imposter Pastor
July 10, 2022

John 2:23-25 ESV 23 Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many believed in his name when they saw the signs that he was doing. 24 But Jesus on his part did not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people 25 and needed no one to bear witness about man, for he himself knew what w …

SUMMER AT THE MOVIES Part 2: Inside Out
July 3, 2022

The emotions we allow to control our mind will have an incredible impact on our choices 1 Samuel 18:6-9 NIV 6 When the men were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out from all the towns of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs and with …

SUMMER AT THE MOVIES Part 1: The Martian
June 26, 2022

Matthew 13:34 NIV 34 Jesus spoke all these things to the crowd in parables; he did not say anything to them without using a parable. Acts 17:28 NIV 28 ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’ 1 Corinthians 15:33 AMP 33 Do not be d …

BLT 6: Charisma
June 26, 2022

C H A R I S M A Concern – the ability to show you care Help – the ability to reach out Action – the ability to make things happen Results – the ability to produce Influence – the ability to lead Sensitivity – the ability to feel and respond Motivation – the ability to give hope Affirmation – the abi …

DREAM ON Part 7: Jacobs Blessing – Words
June 19, 2022

Giving Connection Card MeetUps Prayer Request & Praise Reports Growth Track Website Events Dream ———— Destiny How do we travel from the dream to the destiny? The way you hold the dreams God gives you determines if and when they come to pass. God is faithful to the promised outcome, not the easy …

DREAM ON Part 6: How To Handle Chaos
June 12, 2022

Dream ———— Destiny How close you get to your dream will depend upon how you handle chaos in your life. Most of the chaos in our life is caused by poor planning. What are the potential problems on the horizon that could cause chaos in your life? II Timothy 1:7 NKJV 7 For God has not given us a spirit …

DREAM ON Part 5: The Brothers – Forgiveness
June 5, 2022

Dream ———— Destiny How do we travel from the dream to the destiny? The way you hold the dreams God gives you determines if and when they come to pass. God is faithful to the promised outcome, not the easy journey. To overcome temptation: Realize and Run. God is much more interested in developing our …

DREAM ON Part 4: The Prison – Character
May 29, 2022

      Dream ———— Destiny How do we travel from the dream to the destiny? The way you hold the dreams God gives you determines if and when they come to pass. God is faithful to the promised outcome, not the easy journey. To overcome temptation: Realize and Run. Genesis 39:20-21  20 Jos …

DREAM ON Part 3: Wrongfully Accused – Temptations
May 22, 2022

Dream ———— Destiny How do we travel form the dream to the destiny? The way you hold the dreams God gives you determines if and when they come to pass. God is faithful to the promised outcome, not the easy journey. Genesis 39:6 So he left in Joseph’s care everything he had; Genesis 39:6 So he left in …

DREAM ON Part 2: The Slave
May 15, 2022

Dream ———— Destiny How do we travel form the dream to the destiny? The way you hold the dreams God gives you determines if and when they come to pass. Genesis 39:1-6 1 Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt. Potiphar, an Egyptian who was one of Pharaoh’s officials, the captain of the guard, bought …

DREAM ON Part 1: The Dream
May 8, 2022

A DREAMER Dreams are conceived long before they are achieved. How do we travel form the dream to the destiny? Genesis 37:2-34 Joseph, a young man of seventeen, was tending the flocks with his brothers, the sons of Bilhah and the sons of Zilpah, his father’s wives and he brought their father a bad re …

HOPE LIVES Part 3: The Key To Changing Your Self-Image
May 1, 2022

God does His best work in hopeless situations. Hope Starts with your imagination. Numbers 13:27-33 They gave Moses this account: “We went into the land to which you sent us, and it does flow with milk and honey! Here is its fruit. But the people who live there are powerful, and the cities are fortif …

BLT3 How To Think Like A Leader (Management)
April 24, 2022

Exodus 1:8-14 Then a new king, to whom Joseph meant nothing, came to power in Egypt. “Look,” he said to his people, “the Israelites have become far too numerous for us. Exodus 1:8-14 Come, we must deal shrewdly with them or they will become even more numerous and, if war breaks out, will join our en …

HOPE LIVES Part 2: God’s Way To Create Hope In Your Life
April 24, 2022

God does His best work in hopeless situations. Genesis: 15:1 After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward. Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield” Genesis 15:2 But Abram said, “Sovereign Lord, what can you give me s …

HOPE LIVES Part 1: How To Have Hope Again
April 17, 2022

Do you remember the first time you started to feel hopeless in an area? SATURDAY All of us have had something rob us of our hope. What do you do when hope seems dead? How do we get our hope back? Can we get our hope back? 1 Peter 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his g …

ON MISSION Part 3: The Father
April 10, 2022

God doesn’t see you as broken. He sees you as loved. We must follow Jesus more for what He has given us than for what He will do for us. “You can escape God as much through morality and religion as you can escape God through Immorality and irreligion ” ~Tim Keller Let’s start at the end Luke 15:31-3 …

ON MISSION Part 2: The Selfish Brother
April 3, 2022

God doesn’t see you as broken. He sees you as loved. Luke 15:1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. Mark 2:17 …Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Luke 15:2 But the P …

Basic Leadership Training Part 2: Influence
March 27, 2022

What Is Leadership? Leadership Is ____________… Real leadership is not ______ only. The 5 Traits Of Influence 2 Timothy 2:2 AMP And the instructions which you have heard from me along with many witnesses, transmit and entrust as a deposit to reliable and faithful men who will be competent and qualif …

ON MISSION Part 1: The Lost Son
March 27, 2022

The Parable of the Lost Son The Prodigal Son The Parable of the 2 Lost Sons Luke 15:1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. How did Jesus manage to continually draw incredibly flawed people? Luke 15:2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This …

LIVING LIFE STRONG Part 3: The Word
March 20, 2022

Genesis 1:26 26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” God created us to rule over the environment …

LIVING LIFE STRONG Part 2: How To Take Authority With Your Spiritual Weapons
March 13, 2022

Genesis 1:26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” God created us to rule over the environment we …

LIVING LIFE STRONG Part 1: Discovering Your Authority In Christ
March 6, 2022

Luke 10.19 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. What happens in the unseen is as important as what is seen. The higher you want to go, the deeper you have to go. James 1:5-6 If any of you lacks wisdom, you sh …

1st Wednesday Service – Healing 103
March 2, 2022

Isaiah 53:4-5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him… …and by his wounds we are healed. Matthew 8:16-17 When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a …

Sons vs Servants 2022
February 27, 2022

You can teach others what you know but you will reproduce who you are. Sons vs Servants Bottom Up flow chart Psalm 127:1-5 Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. Psalm 127:1-5 Like arrows in the hands of …

PILLAR TALK Part 4: How To Fight In Love
February 26, 2022

Marriage is the safest relationship on the earth when God’s marriage laws are honored. Genesis 2:24-25 That is why a man Leaves his father and mother and… Pillar 1 : Your Marriage must be a Priority Genesis 2:24-25 …is united to his wife… Pillar 2: Pursue your Spouse by Pursing God Triangle Gene …

PILLAR TALK Part 3: Partnership
February 20, 2022

Marriage is the safest relationship on the earth when God’s marriage laws are honored. Genesis 2:24-25 That is why a man Leaves his father and mother and… Pillar 1 : Your Marriage must be a Priority Genesis 2:24-25 …is united to his wife… Pillar 2: Pursue your Spouse by Pursing God Triangle Gene …

PILLAR TALK Part 2: How To Pursue Your Spouse
February 13, 2022

Genesis 2:24-25 That is why a man 1. Leaves his father and mother and 2. is united to his wife, 3. and they become one flesh. Adam and his wife were both 4. naked, and they felt no shame. ​ 1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply… Genesis 2:24-25 That is why a man 1. Leaves his father and mo …

PILLAR TALK Part 1: Priority
February 6, 2022

Philippians 3:13–16 …Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize… Book – Four Laws of Love 1. Marriage is the safest relationship on the earth when God’s laws for love are honored. 2. You have a 100% chance of happiness and success in …

Do You Trust Me?
January 30, 2022

Do you trust me? Chasing the Wild Goose. The legend spreads: Celtic christians had a name for the Holy Spirit “Ah Geadh-Glas” (On God glas) the Wild Goose “DO YOU TRUST ME?” “DO YOU TRUST ME?” Acts 1:8 (NKJV) 8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witn …

HOW TO RESET YOUR LIFE Part 5: Become (Purpose)
January 23, 2022

Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” We will never change our lives until we change our …

HOW TO RESET YOU LIFE Part 4: Believe (Self-Image)
January 16, 2022

1: How to let God do a HARD Reset. 2: Fasting creates self-control from the inside out. 3: Don’t just attend church, be the church. “our habits either make us or brake us. We become what we repeatedly do.” `Sean Covey Luke 5:16 But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. Luke 4:16 …and o …

HOW TO RESET YOUR LIFE Part 3: Belong (Church)
January 9, 2022

You feel like your life is on a negative loop You’re not excited for the day You stay in your Comfort Zone Philippians 3:12-14 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and siste …

HOW TO RESET YOU LIFE Part 2: Fasting
January 2, 2022

Romans 7:15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. Romans 7:18-19 For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing. Galatians 5:22-23 But …

HOW TO RESET YOU LIFE Part 1: Resetting For The New Year
December 26, 2021

Reset: to set again: to set, adjust, or fix in a new or different way restart, reboot, readjust, recalibrate. 1 Peter 5: 7-10 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.8 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for so …

CHRISTMAS @ THE MOVIE Part 2: How To Overcome A Wounded Heart
December 12, 2021

Matthew 2:1-4 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and …

CHRISTMAS @ THE MOVIE Part 1: How To Overcome Distractions
December 5, 2021

Matthew 13:34 Jesus spoke all these things to the crowd in parables; he did not say anything to them without using a parable. Acts 17:28 “for in Him we live and move and exist, as even some of your own poets have said, ‘For we also are His children.’” 1 Corinthians 15:33 “Do not be deceived: “Bad co …

DRINKING POISION Part 4: What to do if the Truth Offends
November 21, 2021

Matthew 24:10, 12-13 (NKJV) Then many will take offense, betray one another and hate one another. 12 Because lawlessness will multiply, the love of many will grow cold. 13 But the one who endures to the end will be delivered. Mark 16:15 He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel t …

DRINKING POISON Part 3: What To Do if You Have Offended
November 14, 2021

Taking offense is like drinking poison and hoping it kills the other person.  Even though you feel offended you don’t have to take offense.  Forgiveness is me giving up my right to hurt you for hurting me.  Your revelation of God’s forgiveness will help you with your forgiveness.  I just wanted to s …

DRINKING POISON Part 2: The Secret To Being Able To Forgive
November 7, 2021

Taking offense is like drinking poison and hoping it kills the other person. Luke 17:1 He said to His disciples, “Offenses will certainly come…” Even though you feel offended you don’t have to take offense. Forgiveness is me giving up my right to hurt you for hurting me. Forgiveness is not a feeli …

DRINKING POISON Part 1: Don’t Take Offense
October 31, 2021

Taking offense is like drinking poison and hoping it kills the other person. Luke 17:1 (CSB) He said to His disciples, “Offenses will certainly come…” Offend: To cause displeasure, anger, resentment, or wounded feelings. Skandalon: bait, a snare, a stumbling block Matthew 24:10-13 (NKJV) Then many …

MENTAL WELLNESS PART 2: Part 2. How To Overcome Depression and Anxiety
October 24, 2021

Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep. All at once an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” He looked around, and there by his head was some bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank and then lay down again. The angel of the Lord came back a second time and t …

MENTAL WELLNESS Part 1: How To Avoid Depression And Anxiety
October 17, 2021

Depression is not a malfunction of the mind. It’s a signal. My illness is not my identity. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Galatians 5:1 I have been deprived of peace; I have forgotten what prosperity is. So I say, “My splendor is gone and all that I had hoped from the Lord.” I rememb …

THE WORD Part 5: How to affect your circumstances with the Word
October 10, 2021

Ephesians 6:10-17 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of t …

the word part 4: How to fall in love with God’s Word
October 3, 2021

Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”  John 8:31-321. Make it the foundation of my life. “Everyone who hears these words of mine, and puts them into practice, is like a wise man who built his house on the …

THE WORD Part 3: How To know The Bible Is True
September 26, 2021

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,  2 Timothy 3:16-17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.  Matthew 2 …

THE WORD PART 2: 2. How to understand The Bible
September 19, 2021

Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Matthew 7:24 The word “Bible” means  Book.   Law – 5 books Genesis through Deuteronomy Historical – 12 books Joshua through Esther Poetical – 5 books Job through Song of Solomon Pro …

Fighting For Families Part 2:
September 5, 2021

God reveals individual vision to those who are doing something with the vision that they have available.  Luke 16:10 He who is faithful in a very little thing is also faithful in much…  Philippians 2:6-7 (RSV)  …who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be …

Fighting For Families Part 1:
August 29, 2021

What’s the craziest thing you’ve done for someone you love? Parent Pressures Money Health & Wellness Work & Education Relationships Childhood Pressures Pornography Drugs Social Media Academics & Athletics Identity Acts 2:41-47 41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about th …

Relationships Part 3: More Selfless, Less Selfish
August 15, 2021

More Present, Less Distant More Kind, Less Critical More Selfless, Less Selfish 5 tips for practicing self promotion without being totally annoying 40 ways to self-promote without being a jerk Youtube How to do self promotion without loosing respect for yourself. Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus said to his …

Relationship – More And Less Part 2: More Kind, Less Critical
August 8, 2021

More Kind, Less Critical CRITICISM IS KRYPTONITE TO RELATIONSHIPS Matthew 7:1  Do not judge. Matthew 7:1  Do not judge, JUDGE = KRINO analyze or evaluate ——– condemn or attack John 7:24 Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly.  Matthew 7:1-2 Do not judge, or you too will b …

Relationships – More or Less Part 1
August 1, 2021

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COUNTER CULTURE Part 7: How To Understand The End Times
July 4, 2021

How can we live strong in our faith in a culture of compromise?  Daniel 9:24-27  “Seventy ‘sevens’ are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoin …

COUNTER CULTURE Part 6: How To Remain Strong Under Pressure
June 27, 2021

How can we live strong in our faith in a culture of compromise? timestamp 1:44 If you take on a name that God hasn’t given you, you will miss the life God has for you. timestamp 2:10 If you take on a name that God hasn’t given you, you will miss the life God has for you. There is a battle for your w …

COUNTER CULTURE Part 5: How To Bring Order To Your Life In A Culture Of Chaos
June 20, 2021

How can we live strong in our faith in a culture of compromise? If you take on a name that God hasn’t given you, you will miss the life God has for you. If you take on a name that God hasn’t given you, you will miss the life God has for you. There is a battle for your worship. If you take on a name …

COUNTER CULTURE Part 4: How To Overcome Pride
June 13, 2021

How can we live strong in our faith in a culture of compromise? If you take on a name that God hasn’t given you, you will miss the life God has for you. If you take on a name that God hasn’t given you, you will miss the life God has for you. There is a battle for your Worship. If you take on a name …

COUNTER CULTURE Part 3: DANIEL’S KEYS TO EFFECTIVE CONFRONTATION
June 6, 2021

How can we live strong in our faith in a culture of compromise? If you take on a name that God hasn’t given you, you will miss the life God has for you. There is a battle for your worship. Daniel 4:4-5 “I, Nebuchadnezzar, was living in my palace in comfort and prosperity.  But one night I had a drea …

COUNTER CULTURE Part 2: Who Will You Worship?
May 30, 2021

How can you live strong in your faith in a culture of compromise? If you take on a name that God hasn’t given you, you will miss the life God has for you.  Daniel 3:4-6 Then the herald loudly proclaimed, “Nations and peoples of every language, this is what you are commanded to do: As soon as you hea …

COUNTER CULTURE Part 1: DANIEL’S SECRET TO KEEPING YOUR IDENTITY
May 23, 2021

How can we live strong in our faith in a culture of compromise? Daniel 1:1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it.  Daniel 1:3-4  Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, chief of his court officials, to bring into the king’ …

HEROES Part 4: Jonah (Outreach)
May 16, 2021

Hebrews 12:1  Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, (timestamp 1:05) let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. (timestamp 1:31) And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Jonah 1:1-3  The word of the Lord came to …

HEROES Part 3: Rebecca (Generosity)
May 9, 2021

Hebrews 12:1  Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Give generously to others. Genesis 24:12-15 Then he prayed, “O LORD, God of …

HEROES Part 2: James – Brother Of Jesus
May 2, 2021

Matthew 13:55-56  “…and aren’t His brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas? Aren’t all His sisters with us?” John 7:1-8  After these things Jesus walked in Galilee, for He did not desire to walk in Judea, because the Jews sought to kill Him. And the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near. Therefore …

HEROES Part 1: Samson (Eyes To See)
April 25, 2021

Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. You don’t have to lose your eyes to be blind. We can be… 1. Blind to God’s …

SEVEN SIGNS Part 7: Jesus Raises Lazarus From The Dead
April 18, 2021

John 20:31  But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. John 10:24-25 The Jews who were there gathered around him, saying, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” …

SEVEN SIGNS Part 6: Jesus Heals A Man Born Blind
April 11, 2021

John 20:31  But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. John 9:1-2  As He went along, He saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born b …

SEVEN SIGNS Part 5: Jesus Walks On The Water (Fear)
April 4, 2021

1 John 1-3  That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched – this we proclaim concerning the Word of Life. The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, whic …

SEVEN SIGNS Part 4: Feeding Of The 5000 (Selfless)
March 28, 2021

John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. John 6:2-4  And a great crowd of people followed Him because they saw the signs He had performed by healing the sick. Then Jesus went up on a mountain …

SEVEN SIGNS Part 3: Healing On The Sabbath (love over law)
March 21, 2021

John 20:31  But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. John 5:1-3  Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish festivals. Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which …

SEVEN SIGNS Part 2: Healing of the Nobleman’s Son (Walk by Faith)
March 14, 2021

1 John 1:1-3 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which …

SEVEN SIGNS Part 1: Turning Of Water Into Wine
March 7, 2021

“The reason so many people are easily talked out of Christianity is because they were never talked into it in the first place” ~ Frank Turek John 20:30-31  Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may belie …

BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES Part 4: How To Have Healthy Family Conflict
February 28, 2021

Romans 12:2  Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Four Causes of Conflict 1. Poor communication 2. Unfulfilled Expectations …

BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES Part 3: 6 Steps To Great Family Communication
February 21, 2021

Romans 12:1-2 MSG So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don’t become so well-adjus …

BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES Part 2: 1 Simple Way to Stay Committed
February 14, 2021

Romans 12:2  Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. The World’s Way 1. Find the right person.  2. Fall in love.  3. Fix all y …

BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES Part 1: Secrets of Love (Love Handles)
February 7, 2021

Romans 12:1-2  So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don’t become so well-adjusted …

Conquering Your Silent Dream Killers
January 31, 2021

Psalm 20:4 May He grant you according to your heart’s desire, And fulfill all your purpose. God places dreams in our hearts so that we can…fulfill “all of our purpose”.‭‭ Dream Killers 1.  A bad attitude and complaining 2.  Wrong relationships Proverbs 13:20 NKJV He who walks with wise men will be …

ALL EARS Part 4: How To Recognize God’s Voice
January 24, 2021

John 10:3-5  “The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. But they will never follow a stranger; in fa …

ALL EARS Part 3: How To Hear The Whispers of God
January 17, 2021

John 10:3-5  “The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. But they will never follow a stranger; in fa …

ALL EARS Part 2: How To Know God Still Speaks
January 10, 2021

John 10:3  The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 1 Samuel 3:1  The boy Samuel ministered before the Lord under Eli. In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions. 1 Samuel 3:2-4 One nigh …

ALL EARS Part 1: How to Prepare To Hear God’s Voice
January 3, 2021

You have a speaking God! John 10:3-5 “The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. But they will never …

How To Find Direction Through Fasting
December 27, 2020

Luke 2:52 Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. Luke 3:22 And the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” Luke 4:1-2 Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, ret …

Christmas Eve Service
December 24, 2020

Genesis 1:2-3 And darkness was upon the face of the deep.  And God said, “Let there be light: and there was light.” John 8:12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 1:4 In him …

CHRISTMAS STORIES Part 3: David’s Story
December 20, 2020

Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Matthew 1:1-6 This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham: Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers… …Obed the father of Jesse, an …

CHRISTMAS STORIES Part 2: Zachariah’s Story
December 13, 2020

Jesus is the reason for the season! Luke 1:5-6 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commands …

CHRISTMAS STORIES Part 1: Matthew’s Story
December 6, 2020

Matthew 1:1-2 This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham: Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers… Matthew 1:3 Judah the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar… Matthew 1:3-5 Perez the …

First Wednesday Service
December 2, 2020

1 Peter 2:24 “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” 1 Corinthians 11:24-34 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of …

MIND CONTROL Part 5: How To Remember God’s Faithfulness
November 29, 2020

How to remember God’s faithfulness. 1.Meditate/ Pray “I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds” (Psalm 77:12). Bless the Lord o my soul and forget not all His benefits. (Psalm 103:2) 2. Transcribe/Journal. Keep a journal. “That the enemy comes to kill, steal, and to destroy…. …

MIND CONTROL Part 4: How To Live In Gratitude
November 22, 2020

UNGRATEFUL Luke 17:11-13 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” Luke 17:14 When he saw them, …

MIND CONTROL Part 3: How To Encourage Yourself
November 15, 2020

Matthew 22:36-39 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Our thoughts …

MIND CONTROL Part 2: How To Build Your Confidence
November 8, 2020

We need to cultivate God-confidence Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak Romans 7:15 I do not understand what I do. For what I …

MIND CONTROL Part 1: How to Reprogram your Thoughts
November 1, 2020

Optimism is not Denial of reality. (All good, Not big deal, Challenges) Blind faith. (Naïve hope, wishful thinking, work out) Optimism is Confidence about the future or a successful outcome.  Unwavering expectation that our loving God is working in every situation for our future good. Romans 8:28 An …

POLITICS IN CHURCH Part 4: How To Be United & Strong
October 25, 2020

We must put our faith filter in front of our political filter. Disagree Politically Love Unconditionally Work Together—Unstoppable!  Divided—Weak and Ineffective 1 Corinthians 1:10 I appeal to you brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in w …

POLITICS IN CHURCH Part 3: How To Put The Kingdom First
October 18, 2020

Are we willing to put our faith filter ahead of our political filter? Jesus is not a footnote to a political platform.  We cannot be first and foremost party people. We must be Kingdom people who use our influence to influence our party. Culturally Disruptive Unity Galatians 3:28 There is neither Je …

POLITICS IN CHURCH Part 2: How To Choose Sides
October 11, 2020

Put our faith filters ahead of our political filters Disagree politically Love unconditionally Pray for unity “Jesus didn’t come to take sides. He came to take over!”  —Dr. Tony Evans The Law of Christ (Jesus’ Love) John 13:34-35 …Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another …

POLITICS IN CHURCH Part 1: How To Love In Disagreement
October 4, 2020

What exactly do we fear? What exactly do we fear? Loss Disagree Politically Love Unconditionally Are you willing to evaluate your politics through the filter of our faith rather than create a version of faith that supports your politics? John 17:1 “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that y …

SALT & LIGHT Part 4: How To Share Your Faith
September 27, 2020

lwfc.org/spiritualgrowth 1. Ask Questions 2. Pray for Them Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you 3. Listen to Them Mark 2:17  …Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinner …

SALT & LIGHT Part 3: Discovering The “Why” Of Your Life (Light)
September 20, 2020

Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.  Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, …

SALT & LIGHT Part 2: Changing Your View Of Yourself
September 13, 2020

Matthew 5.13 Jesus said, you are the preserver of the world they didn’t think much of themselves. Jesus needed to change the way they saw themselves. the world is broken. we are the ones that are assigned to affect it. if not, we become worthless (trampled) and God becomes most of us that are Christ …

SALT & LIGHT Part 1: How To Discover Your Unique Assignment
September 6, 2020

Ezekiel 16:49 Behold, this was the guilt of your sister Sodom: she and her daughters (outlying cities) had arrogance, abundant food, and careless ease, but she did not help the poor and needy. Genesis 18:1-2, 16, 20-21, 22-25, 26, 32-33 The Lord appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre whil …

REFRESHED Part 5: How To Grow Spiritually Strong
August 30, 2020

Part 1: How to Renew your Strength Part 2: How to Rise Above Your Emotions Part 3: How to Find Rest Above the Storm Part 4: How to Release Unforgiveness Part 5: How to Grow Spiritually Strong Isaiah 40:31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; …

REFRESHED Part 4: How to Release Unforgiveness
August 23, 2020

Isaiah 40:31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Luke 23:34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” 1. Overlook the Offense Proverbs 12: …

REFRESHED Part 3: How To Find Rest Above The Storm
August 16, 2020

Isaiah 40:31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Psalm 127:2 (NLT) It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to …

REFRESHED Part 2: How To Rise Above Your Emotions
August 9, 2020

Isaiah 40:31  but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. 2 Corinthians 1:8 We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about the troubles we experienced in the provin …

REFRESHED Part 1: How To Renew Your Strength
August 2, 2020

Isaiah 40:31  but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instructio …

THE UPSIDEDOWN KINGDOM Part 6: Occupying The Kingdom
July 26, 2020

Matthew 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded y …

THE UPSIDEDOWN KINGDOM Part 5: The Cost Of Royalty
July 19, 2020

Matthew 4:17 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Matthew 23:11 The greatest among you will be your servant. Mark 8:29  “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”Peter answered, “You are the Messiah.” Mark 8:31-33 31 He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suff …

THE UPSIDEDOWN KINGDOM: Part 4: Position Through Humility
July 12, 2020

Law of Despised Things 1 Cor 1:27-28 27  But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 28 God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, Matthe …

THE UPSIDEDOWN KINGDOM Part 3: Authority Through Words
July 5, 2020

Matthew 4:17 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Matthew 17:15-18 “Lord, HAVE MERCY on my son,” he said. “He has seizures and is suffering greatly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. 16 I brought him to your disciples, but they could not heal him.” 17 “You UNBELIEVING and …

THE UPSIDEDOWN KINGDOM Part 2: How To Know Your Value In The Kingdom
June 28, 2020

Matthew 4:17 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” LukE 15:1-32 NIV 1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3 Then Jesus told them this parable …

THE UPSIDEDOWN KINGDOM Part 1: Discovering The Foundation Of The Kingdom
June 21, 2020

Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains, are the feet of those who bring good news,who proclaim peace, Matthew 6:9  “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven…. Matthew 23:1-12 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciple …

BE THE CHURCH Part 6: The Litmus Test Of A True Disciple
June 14, 2020

Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20. teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Mark 16:15 He said to them, “Go into all t …

BE THE CHURCH Part 5: How The Early Church Overcame Racism
June 7, 2020

1. God Shows No Partiality. “made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth” (Acts 17:26) “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality” (Acts 10:34) “God shows no partiality” (Romans 2:11) 2. Speak out about prejudice  Romans 11:17 If some of the branches have bee …

BE THE CHURCH Part 4: How Hardship Grew The Church
May 31, 2020

Have we been distracted from the things in our lives from our very purpose? Distractions Temptations Worries Blessings Freedoms 3000 baptized 5000 men saved 10% of Jerusalem Believe Surrounding towns impacted Jewish leaders persecute Christianity gains favor and freedoms Acts 6:7 So the word of God …

BE THE CHURCH Part 3: How To Be Bold Like The Church
May 24, 2020

3000 baptized 5000 men saved Acts 4:29-30 Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. 30 Stretch out your hand to heal and perform miraculous signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus. Acts 5:27-28 The apostles were brought i …

BE THE CHURCH Part 2: How To Pray Like The Church
May 17, 2020

Who and what are they mostly about? Us Our family Sick people we know 3,000 people embraced Jesus as Messiah. Peter and John healed a guy lame man. Peter preached again and 5000 men were saved. The temple leaders had them thrown in jail. Acts 4:12-13 “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is …

BE THE CHURCH Part 1: How To BE The Church
May 10, 2020

e˙kklhsi÷a – an assembly or gathering. Kirche – Lord’s house.  “. . . if God spare my life, ere many years, I will cause a boy that driveth the plow to know more of the Scriptures than thou dost.” Matthew 16:16  “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, 17“Blessed are you, Sim …

IN HIS HANDS Part 3: How To Stay Hopeful In A Hopeless World
May 3, 2020

Psalm 33:22 May your unfailing love be with us, LORD, even as we put our hope in you. Hope: a person or thing in which expectations are centered. Romans 8:20 For the creation was subjected to frustration . . . Romans 8:21 that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay. Romans 8 …

IN HIS HANDS Part 1: Nothing New
April 19, 2020

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 NIV  Galatians 6:9 NIV Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. lwfc.org/mul lwfc.org/coaching Mark 14:17 When evening came, Jesus arrived with the …

HEROES Part 7: Jesus
April 12, 2020

Matthew 28:3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4 The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.5 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He is not here; he has ris …

HEROES Part 6: Roof Hero
April 5, 2020

Hebrews 12:1  Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Luke 5:17  On one of the days while Jesus was teaching, some proud religiou …

HEROES Part 5: Esther
March 29, 2020

Psalm 59:16-17 But I will sing of your strength;I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning.For you have been to me a fortress and a refuge in the day of my distress. Virtual MeetUp Leaders: lwfc.org/meetups Financial Resources: lwfc.org/coaching Outreach Opportunities lwfc.org/outreach …

Fear Not Part 1
March 22, 2020

Hey LWFC Family! See you at church online. 9 or 11am at youtube.com/livingwordvideo or facebook.com/livingword Let’s Give Hope 2 Corinthians 1:10 NIV He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, Romans 8: …

HEROES Part 4: Elijah The Answer to Anxiety
March 15, 2020

Hebrews 12:1  Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything 1 Kings 19:3 Elijah was …

HEROES Part 3: Rahab How to let God write your Story
March 15, 2020

Hebrews 12:1  Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. For when you’re feeling disappointed with your life… “Let God write your …

HEROES Part 2: Philip The Disciple
March 8, 2020

Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. Abandon Safety and Embrace Faith John …

HEROES Part 1: Moses
March 1, 2020

Hebrews 12:1  Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Exodus 2:11 One day, after Moses had grown up, he went out to where his own …

HIGHER LOVE Part 4: Higher Love Across Political Lines
February 23, 2020

John 15:12 My command is this:Love each other as I have loved you. HIGHER LOVE In Marriage: Higher Love Defers Across Racial Lines: Higher Love doesn’t show favoritism. Across Political Lines: ? Faith BEFORE Politics I’m not saying… We shouldn’t have opinions. We should all agree. That we should a …

HIGHER LOVE Part 3: Higher Love Across Racial Lines
February 16, 2020

John 15:12 Acts 1:8  Galatians 2:11-13 Acts 10: 11-13 Acts 10:14-16 Acts 10:19-20 Acts 10:22 Acts 10:25 Acts 10:25-26 Acts 10:28  If our use of the Gospel isn’t tearing down racial walls, then its not the Gospel Acts 10:34  Revelation 7:9 Cultural Diversity Forum

HIGHER LOVE Part 2: Higher Love In Marriage
February 9, 2020

The RIGHT PERSON myth The PROMISE Myth John 15:12 1 Corinthians 13:4 5 It does not dishonor others. Philippians 2:3      

HIGHER LOVE Part 1: The Secret to Loving Like Jesus
February 2, 2020

Take Notes Here: Bring us a HIGHER LOVE! Where’s that HIGHER LOVE I keep thinking of? Lying, cheating, greedy, covetous, lustful, porn-watching, tax-dodging, jealous, judgmental, lonely, angry people, who eat too much, spend too much, drink too much, medicate too much, worry too much, smoke too much …

BOXTOP Part 3: Become
January 26, 2020

Take Notes Here Acts 2:42-45 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They …

BOXTOP Part 2: BELIEVE: Surrender Leads To Victory
January 19, 2020

Acts 2:42-45 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property an …

BOXTOP Part 1: Answering The Question Who Is The Church For?
January 12, 2020

Acts 2:41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. Acts 2:42-45 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and sign …

21 Days Part 2: How To Have A Successful Fast.
January 5, 2020

Fasting is Feasting! .1. Fasting brings you closer to God 2.  Fasting brings direction from God3. Fasting gives you strength from God 4 different fasts:1. Complete fast. (No solid food, only Water and juice)2. Daniel fast (No meats or sweets, only Fruits and vegetables) 3. Partial fast (You determin …

ELF ESTEEM 2: My finger Has A Heartbeat
December 15, 2019

Steps to Finding Your True Identity

The Secret to Happiness
December 8, 2019

Philippians 4:11-15 Improves health Proverbs 17:22

The Greatest Story Ever Told
December 5, 2019

Christ commanded us to love one another even as He loves us. For us to know how to love each other we must understand the character of the rich deep love that Jesus Christ that Paul describes in Ephesians 3 as surpassing knowledge. I. His love is unmerited A. 1 John 4:10 “In this is love, not that w …