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Enjoy the Journey

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★Seize the Moment

Ever wonder why some people grow faster (spiritually) than others? Ever need assurance that God is working even when you cannot see Him? Ever been tempted to notice other people’s sin more than your own? Ever wonder why some people need attention or recognition to feel better about themselves? It’s truth that frees us from…

★Building Healthy Leaders

It’s no secret that no one improves by accident and nothing drifts towards excellence! It’s also no secret that no one in ministry is healthy by chance. John Ortberg said, “If we don’t take care of our own souls, no one else will.” Parker Palmer wrote, “Self-care is never a selfish act.” Since only a…

★Encouraging Words

“Encouraging Words” For The Heart The Day That Worry Died – Mark 16:1-7 What the stone rolled away teaches us all An Offended Free Heart – Hebrews 12:15 How Satan tempted Judas and won What Really Matters – Matthew 5:17-20 Righteousness from the inside out A Higher Level Of Living – Psalm 84:1-12 Surviving the…

★Without Me

A Series on Prayer “The Lord is close to all who call upon Him, to all who call on Him sincerely.” (Psalm 145:18) I remember well how my grandmother prayed! How she laid her hands on me when I was in the hospital with Rheumatic Fever. How she prevailed day in and day out while…

Toiling In Rowing – Mark 6:45-52

There is not one among us who hasn’t found themselves at some time “toiling in rowing”. The Greek word for “toiling” means “baffled”. It means the disciples used up all their natural skills as seamen! Blessed reading as you discover “rowing secrets” that build the soul. Download Sermon #82. Toiling In Rowing – Mark 6:45-52 from 1-150…

After Class Decisions – Mark 4:35-5-1

I love hanging around young people; I love seeing them going after God! To see them pursue the will of God for their lives is a joy beyond measure. This message is about Jesus moving all of us “forward”. It’s a call to obedience, humility and faith. Blessed reading; a message from Chapel at the…

★1-150 Messages

Below are 150 messages on a variety of topics. Why make them available? Because Jesus said it is truth that frees us from ourselves so that we can reach our fullest potential. Click on titles of sermons to download .pdf files When Chains Fall Off Acts 12:1-7 The Day That Worry Died Mark 16:1-7 The Double Portion II…

★Champions of God

52 Character Studies That Build Your Spiritual Man Ever wonder how God could use ordinary people with all kinds of limitations, frailties and weaknesses? Ever wonder how God could use Rahab the harlot, Gideon the scared farmer, Jephthah the son of a prostitute, Lydia the business woman, Leah in deep pain or Jeremiah in all…

★The Spiritual Leader’s Series

The Spiritual Leader Series is a list of 25 messages for leaders on the front lines of battle. We share several of these in leader’s retreats to encourage your heart and equip your hands. Click on titles of sermons to download .pdf files The Leader’s Encouragement – Luke 13 The Leader’s Seasons – Psalm 105 The…

Praying Under Pressure – Mark 14:32-42

Ever wonder why Jesus prayed in the Garden? Ever wonder what happened as He prayed? Ever wonder why the “cup of suffering” was not removed? Notice how God reveals that prayer didn’t remove the pain of the cup, but prayer removed the fear of the cup. Download Sermon #27. Praying Under Pressure – Mark 14:32-42 from…

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…

The Day That Worry Died Mark 16:1-8

Worry is a thief and a robber. Worry is distracting. Worry can consume your waking hours. Worry is accepting responsibility that God never intended for you to carry. In Mark 16:1-8, we see how four women worried about something that God had already taken care of. It’s a picture of us at certain times in…