Cloud of Witnesses
Today God is raising up a generation of world changers, history makers and roof breakers! HEBREWS 12:1-3 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for…
Read MoreWorking Unto Christ
Work has always been apart of the human experience from the beginning of creation (Genesis 1:28). However, after the fall there has been unhealthy structures in which work was done. In today’s passage, Paul reminds us of how to work within hierarchical structures in a way that honors God! EPHESIANS 6:5-9 5 Slaves obey your…
Read MoreJesus’ Talk to the Seven Churches
Enjoy this goodie from my personal study of Jesus’ words to the seven churches of Asia. Unlike some, I don’t believe they represent “church ages” but rather I believe they are “church categories,” like in an assement that can be applied to individual churches (or regional). Just a few take-ways: Only two churches don’t…
Read More13 Rules to Follow to be a Relevant Church
Please enjoy the following list: Never discuss controversial subjects from the pulpit- leave the people wondering what you believe the Bible teaches about current events and issues. Don’t require too much from people- especially new Christians; teach them to obey God’s commands in bite-sized bits- total transformation is unrealistic. Be spiritual in your worship but…
Read MoreThe Union of Christ & His Church
Don’t be confused or deceived- human sexuality is a beautiful thing meant to represent a greater reality- union between Christ and His Church. Anything that redefines marriage or perverts God’s original intent for human sexuality (one man and one woman in marriage for life) is an attack against God’s example of His union with the…
Read MoreDeception in the News & Politics
Dear politically concerned Christian, I know it’s immigration now but it will be something else in 24hrs… please listen to my heart and don’t be quick to shut me down. As a Spirit-filled pastor who loves you, I want to warn you to be careful to who you believe and how you let what…
Read MoreSpoiled vs. Blessed Children
Notice that according to Paul a child receiving the promise of blessing and a long life is attached to obeying their parents. Some of the wealthiest people I know spoiled their children the least and the poorest spoiled them the most. In other words- the amount of what they had or didn’t have was not the…
Read MoreHeroes, I Mean Godly Fathers
The importance of fathers cannot be overstated, especially in our modern culture. Like never before men need to heed the call of fatherhood and be the leaders God called them to be! EPHESIANS 5:21-6:4 21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to…
Read MoreHelpful Tips for Children (of all ages) in Church
? Imagine if Jesus came to your church this Sunday- as He comes to the pulpit in the sanctuary He says, “Where are all your children?” A helpful leader says, “They’re in the back Jesus so they can be given lessons for their own age.” Jesus responds- “Bring the children here- they are just as…
Read MoreThe Perfecting of the Saints for the Work of Ministry
? We believe God has spoken to us to have family integrated services now on Sundays and we hope you will embrace this new season expecting God to do amazing things in your life! IMAGINE IF JESUS CAME TO YOUR CHURCH THIS SUNDAY… as He comes to the pulpit in the sanctuary He says, “Where…
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