Here is a woman who was outside the commonwealth of Israel, had no claims upon Christ, but was recognized by the Lord as one who had great faith. This faith was legitimate, based on the word of God, vocal and tenacious; moving the heart of God and receiving a mirale based upon her confession.
As another decade has passed, so have the hopes, desires, faith, and expectancy of many believers. The pain, sorrow, and loss of yesterday has blinded them to the promise of a new morning. But like Jesus did when the disciples went back to fishing, He stands on the shore of our new day, beckoning us to abandon our powerlessness, fatigue, and futility and to come and dine in what he has prepared for us. Yes our tomorrows will have their share of disappointments and challenges...but the morning al...
The story of the man being lowered down from a torn roof then miraculously healed by Jesus has many things to say to the modern church. There needs to be more people carried, there needs to be more ceilings removed. There needs to be need in our midst to draw out his supply and more room for him to do what he chooses and pleases.
We all hunger for community, but often lack the tools to build it. Today, I want us to look at some simple tools that we cn use to create gospel centered community.
There is much to learn from the shepherds in the Christmas story, primarily how they took information God had given them and took it as an invitation to experience.
Often times, church can easily become a religion for winners instead of a shelter for the weeak. The call to discipleship is often mistaken as us working for God asking Him to bless our efforts. But the Gospel compels us to change, to be transformed, to listen to the voice of Jesus, hear what He is doing, and attach our faith to His works.
This series is a scriptural study in the reality of Satan; where he dwells, the power he has, his limistations, and how we as believers can avoid the tactics and schemes he uses to destroy men's lives.
Satan is the usurper of God and the adversary of all of God's people, plans, and promises. We must know who he is and how he operates that we might be able to stand against him until the end.
Christ is building His Kingdome, He has chosen to build it through your story. Here in Mark, Jesus is fulfilling the Kingdom of God (promise of Him restoring all things) through building relationships and restoring people.
The difference between our battles and our storms is that in our battles we are expected to overcome, win the victory of our enemy; but in our storms we are only required to survive. And we do that the same way we win our battles... by Faith.
In life two of our most difficult experiences are those things that make us afraid, and those things we have to wait on. David shows us by teaching and example how to navigate them in faith and faithfulness and expects of us, and hinders our progress in all things concerning our faith.
One thing you learn in the wilderness is that there are no shortcuts, and that the wilderness will test you and show you who you are.
Paul's life story unfolded in the book of Acts with many obstacles, betrayals, abandonment, sorrows, and physical weakness. There was a messenger of Satan set to buffet him and the physical and psychological pain of being publicly flogged and even stoned to death. But he made a statement that will be the subject of our message: "None of these things move me". Join us as we examine the mindset, traits, and life patterns of those in the faith who overcome and are unmovable.
As a pastor, I often hear other believers speak of being so frustrated in their walk with the Lord. You hear them use words like slow going, lack of spiritual progress and desire, a sense of futility, and weariness in their journey, and overall discouragement with themselves and the path. But God reveals in Hebrews 12 that much of this may be a result of weights and sin that hold us back from what God has promised and expects of us, and hinders our progress in all things concerning our faith.
For the Gospel to be good news, it has to invade bad places. Listen as we explore in Mark 1 how God has purposed out of our brokenness a new identity found in Him.
Having ministered on "a theology of unanswered prayers", we will today look at the foundations and glory of answered prayers If unanswered prayers refine us, then it can be said of answered prayers that they have the power to define us. Either way, God receives glory and delights in the prayers of the upright.
From the beginning of our life, to the day we close our eyes, God declares himself to be and is faithful to the end.
Scripture plainly teaches us that we are living in the terminal generation; the last one before the return of Jesus Christ for his church, then with his church to rescue and then bring to spiritual life the nation of Israel. This series examines the things Christ mentioned as signs for the last days, and examines how they are converging in an unmistakable way today.
Scripture plainly teaches us that we are living in the terminal generation; the last one before the return of Jesus Christ for his church, then with his church to rescue and then bring to spiritual life the nation of Israel. This series examines the things Christ mentioned as signs for the last days, and examines how they are converging in an unmistakable way today.
Scripture plainly teaches us that we are living in the terminal generation; the last one before the return of Jesus Christ for his church, then with his church to rescue and then bring to spiritual life the nation of Israel. This series examines the things Christ mentioned as signs for the last days, and examines how they are converging in an unmistakable way today.
Scripture plainly teaches us that we are living in the terminal generation; the last one before the return of Jesus Christ for his church, then with his church to rescue and then bring to spiritual life the nation of Israel. This series examines the things Christ mentioned as signs for the last days, and examines how they are converging in an unmistakable way today.
Many believers today, through ignorance or cowardice do not know or are unwilling to walk out their faith in and among the world. Yet this is not only God's expectation, but his commandment to us as his children.
Many believers today, through ignorance or cowardice do not know or are unwilling to walk out their faith in and among the world. Yet this is not only God's expectation, but his commandment to us as his children.
The responsibility and reward of the father is a reality that no man can escape. He cannot lead where he has not been and he cannot give what he does not have. Our primary responsibility is to reveal Christ to our family.
Transition in the life of the believer is God's gift of a pause...Giving us time to prepare for the change ahead and the courage to see it through.
