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Sadness to Gladness – I Samuel 1:4-18

How exactly did Hannah go from weeping to joy? How did God replace her pain with His peace? What was the reward of Hannah pouring out her heart to God? See how Hannah was changed when she placed her “expectations” in the Lord. Download Sermon #24. Sadness to Gladness – I Samuel 1:4-18 from Sermon Series…

Victorious Christian Living – Romans 8:1-4

Ever wonder what Paul actually meant when he said in Romans 8:2, “For the Law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death”? What about the next verse (v. 3) that God’s Son has “Condemned sin in the flesh”? How about (v. 4) “We…

The Place Called Calvary – Luke 23:32-34

So what exactly happened when “The Lord was slain from the foundation of the world”? (Revelation 13:8) How do we know that our sin debt has been paid? How did Jesus free us from the chains of our past? Why do we have access into the very presence of a Holy God? What makes it…

The Believer’s Sword – Luke 22:51

Ever wonder why Peter cut off the servant’s ear? Ever wonder why Jesus healed the servant’s ear? Ever wonder why it’s so important to “pray continually lest we enter into temptation”? See God’s grace revealed in the Garden! Download Sermon #21. The Believer’s Sword – Luke 22:51 from Sermon Series 1-100

Sufficient Grace – II Corinthians 12:1-10

I love this text because God gives us answers to the following four questions: What does Jesus mean when He says “My grace is sufficient for you”? What does Jesus mean when He says “My strength is made perfect in weakness”? What does it mean to “Glory in my infirmities”? What does it mean “That…

Pentecost Messages

I love the Acts Outpourings in Scripture. What God did in Jerusalem, Samaria, Damascus, Caesarea and Ephesus still speaks to us today. The working of the Holy Spirit in us personally and in us corporately is life giving and fruit bearing. Here are Seven Messages that we trust will be a blessing to you as…

A Sunday Like None Other – Luke 24:36-53

How do you go from huddled in a room in fear, to being renewed by the Person of the Holy Spirit? How do you go from feeling so undeserving to being saturated by the Holy Spirit? How and why did Jesus say, “Be endued with power from on high?” It’s all in Luke 24:36-53. Download…

The Long Way Around – Exodus 14:14

Wouldn’t it be great if God always took us the easy way in the journey? Wouldn’t it be nice if we were always comfortable? Wouldn’t it be more enjoyable if we never needed patience in the journey of life? See the power of God’s word to Israel: “Fear not, stand still and see the salvation…

When Your Vision Becomes Obscured – Acts 27:14-20

If the evil one can steal your hope, that spells vulnerability! If the storms of life can steal your optimism, that spells deep despair. If the enemy is able to kill your vision, trouble awaits. See how Paul responded when the storm hit his ship; see how the Lord finished what He started. Download Sermon…

A Spiritual Breakthrough – II Samuel 5:17-25

We’ve all faced intimidation like David did. We’ve all heard enemy lies that dent our spirit. We’ve all encountered whispers of the evil one. See how David responded in prayer and how God responded to his earnest prayer. May God find us positioning ourselves in prayer so God can do what He wants to do!…

Sow On and Sow Forth – Mark 4:26-29

Mark 4:27 is one of the most encouraging truths in Scripture. When Jesus says that the seed of the Word will “spring up and grow” and that you and I “knoweth not how” – it is flat out liberating. We don’t have to have all the answers or know how God will answer prayer. We…

What Is Humility? – Proverbs 22:4

When Doug Clay said the phrase “Humility will lessen stress in your life” at District Council in Johnson City, I was abruptly stopped. For days I kept repeating his statement. It provoked me to dig deeper. What humility is and what it does will benefit us all. Blessed reading and stress reduction as we humble…

The God of New Beginnings – Genesis 13:1-4

I will never forget Jim Cymbala’s words at District Council in Binghamton, NY. The words were, “The Christian life is made up of 10,000 new beginnings.” These words come alive in Abraham’s life as he goes through a period of confusion and turn-a-round. I think you’ll love how Abraham sadly went down to Egypt –…

The Passion of Missions – Ecclesiastes 11:4

About two years ago I came across Ecclesiastes 11:4, a principle verse I had never really seen before. It’s a principle of life, ministry and missions. It relates to so many areas of church life and intentionality. In fact, it knocks the stuffing out of all my procrastination. I think you’ll love the context of…

Characteristics of a Joy Spreader – Acts 11:19-26

I love how Barnabas stuck his neck out to support Paul when Paul was converted. I love how Barnabas deferred to Paul who was a great communicator. I love how Barnabas gave John Mark a second chance when Paul didn’t. I love how Barnabas encouraged the saints in Antioch. I think you will fall in love…

Easter Messages

It was Luke who used the term passion to describe what Christ endured. The last week of Christ’s life on earth is known as “Passion Week”. Notice Luke’s words; “Christ showed Himself alive after His passion.” (Acts 1:3) Is there any more magnetic power than the cross of Jesus? Is there any greater drawing power than…

Authentic Ministry – Colossians 1:23-29

Ever wonder what healthy people and a healthy church looks like? Ever wonder what characterizes wholesome Christianity? Ever wonder why it’s such an honor to serve God in the local church? The following message is about wholesome ministry in your local church. It’s about being motivated to serve where you are! It’s about authentic service…