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Intimacy Restored With God – Exodus 33:1-18

Is it really possible to grieve the Holy Spirit? Do we really lose something when we backslide?

Renewed In Affliction – II Corinthians 4:8-18

How does God encourage us in affliction? How does affliction led us to a long term perspective?

When Life Doesn’t Make Sense – Job 1:20-22

I will never forget the “why” questions that surrounded us during our pastoral years. Why did a young couple see their baby die at birth?

Praying In Battle – II Chronicles 20:1-22

Ever wonder how fasting and prayer overcomes Satan’s plan? Ever wonder why Jehoshaphat organized people to fast, pray and offer worship unto the Lord?…

The Weapon of Prayer – II Corinthians 10:3-5

While prayer is alignment and intimacy – it is also a battle! Why? Because we are praying against the powers of darkness to release the souls of men! The good news is, the weapon of prayer is “mighty through God” to achieve its purpose. Blessed reading as we “pull down the strongholds” in prayer! Download…

The Discipline of Prayer – Luke 11:1-13

Why did Jesus’ disciples ask, “Lord, teach us to pray?” Because they realized that all spiritual success depends upon our union with the Lord. Prayer is intimacy and alignment; it is our greatest privilege as believers. Prayer is conversation of our souls with God. Prayer is our spirit panting after God. Prayer is the road…

God’s Divine Blueprint – Ephesians 4:7-16

I love healthy church environments – and God gives us the plan (and way) for the church to be healthy, whole, missional and life-giving. The following text is the root, source and cause of how the church increases in size and influence. Blessed reading! Download Sermon #25. God’s Divine Blueprint – Ephesians 4:7-16 from Sermon Series…

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…

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

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…

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 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…

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…