BRIDGING GENERATIONS Psalm 145:4 Pastor David Barnes  NEEDED TODAY Strong Connections between generations. PILINGS 1. God Works Through Generations Throughout Scripture, God introduces Himself as: “The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” The mission of one generation is not merely survival; it is TRA …

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS Hebrews 10:23-25 Pastor David Barnes  Church Membership: 1. Provides Spiritual Growth God designed the church as a place where believers mature in faith. Through: Preaching, Teaching, Worship, Prayer, Fellowship Application Membership keeps us connected to biblical teaching. Membe …

Building Strong Houses: Power for Living The Tension of My Hands and Mouth Eph 4:26a Be angry and do not sin; My mouth and my hands are the most powerful tools I possess. They can build a bridge, or they can start a fire. We All Misuse the Power “Talk and Touch” are frequently weaponized in our cult …

BUILDING STRONG HOUSES  –  HOPE FOR LIVING Titus 2:11-14 Pastor David Barnes  Hope To entertain a wish for something with some expectation. To be confident; trust; expect with desire.   Blessed Hope Rapture of the church is the event in which God “snatches away” all believers from the earth. 1 …

BUILDING STRONG HOUSES GLUE FOR LIVING 1 Corinthians 1:10 Pastor David Barnes    The Church Divided The church at Corinth was… Defiled – Divided – Disgraced –   Characteristics of the Church because of our holy calling: Set Apart by God: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 Enriched by God’s Grace: 1 Corin …

BUILDING STRONG HOUSES INSTUCTIONS FOR LIVING 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Pastor David Barnes  Source of Scripture: “God-Breathed” Originating from His divine character. It is perfect, infallible, and trustworthy.   Value of Scripture: “Profitable For…” Teaching (Doctrine):  Establishes what is true an …

BUILDING STRONG HOUSES – THE PATH FOR LIVING John 14:6 Pastor David Barnes  House Goals STRONG Individual House Family House Church House   Assurance for Troubled Hearts Jesus calmed their troubled heart by assuring them this important truth, I AM the Way, the Truth, & the Life! Jesus said… …

The Sound of the Spirit The Necessity of a Sign: Why “Evidence”? Throughout the Bible, when God’s Spirit moves, something happens that can be seen or heard. The Nature of the Sign: Why “Initial” and “Physical”? Initial: The sign happens at the start of the experience. Physical: We are not just spiri …

RISEN – OUR ETERNAL HOPE 1 Peter 1:3-9 Pastor David Barnes  Our Eternal Hope Rooted in Resurrection 1 Peter 1:3 This hope is “living” because it is based on the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, not a dead faith or past history.   Born from Mercy 1 Peter 1:3 It stems from God’s great mercy, …

RISEN – THE TURNING POINT 1 Peter 2:24 Pastor David Barnes  Palm Sunday – the day that Christ made his triumphant entry into Jerusalem. “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord,” Palm branches were symbols of triumph, goodness, and victory. They were used to honor kings, conquerors, …