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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 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…

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…

Strong In The Lord – Isaiah 40:27-31

It’s no secret that God wants us to be spiritually strong. It’s no secret that He’s made it possible for you and me to have a heart that is filled, passionate and spiritually vibrant. The following message is about you and me cooperating with God. It’s about us “waiting upon the Lord” and God “giving…

Power In Jesus’ Name – Acts 4:21-31

Don’t you love the Name of Jesus? Don’t you love how the early church prayed, “That signs and wonders be done in the Name of the Holy Child Jesus”? The following message is all about the Name of Jesus. It’s a record of how we have access to God and access to His power –…

The Potter’s Wheel – Jeremiah 18:1-23

The words of Jeremiah 18:4 never cease to amaze me; “He made it again”. Even though the clay was marred and flawed, “He made it again.” Even through Israel had sinned, “He made it again”. The following message is about God’s patient dealing with you and me. It’s about the Potter’s Wheel and secrets from…

Why I Know You’re Going To Make It – Ephesians 3:14-21

I love Paul’s prayer for the believers in Ephesus. I love the fact that what God did for the Ephesian Christians, He does for you today! The following message is about you “being strengthened in your inner man.” It’s about you being strong and unshakable when you go through the desert, fire, storms and valleys…

Paul’s Last Words – II Timothy 4:9-22

Throughout your life you will have to deal with friends and foes in ministry. Getting along with people is really, really important. In the following message, God gives us incredible lessons from Paul’s final words. It’s wisdom from God in how to deal with betrayal, illness and the unexplainables in life. As the Lord stood…

What Really Matters – Matthew 5:17-20

Recently, I was hunting and saw a huge tree on the ground. As I approached the tree, I noticed why the tree had fallen; it had rotted from the inside out. The following message is about being healthy from the inside out! It’s about what’s really important and what really matters. It’s about Jesus dealing…

The Double Portion – II Kings 2:9-14

It seems like everybody wants the double portion, but not everybody wants the process. How easy it is to go to a meeting and expect someone to “impart” to us the anointing of God. The following message is about Elisha’s process. It’s about his three wisdom choices. It’s about you and me being willing to…

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…