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July 7, 2024Series: 1st JohnSermon: The Advocate, Antichrist, and Overcomer! Scripture: 1 John 2:13-14 NIV“I am writing to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name. I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one.”‭‭Introduction: Christ followers have overcome the evil one. The Advocate…“My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.”‭‭1 John‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬The Antichrist…“Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. This is how we know it is the last hour.”‭‭1 John‬ ‭2‬:‭18‬ ‭NIV‬‬“Who is the liar? It is whoever denies that Jesus is the Christ. Such a person is the antichrist—denying the Father and the Son.”‭‭1 John‬ ‭2‬:‭22‬ ‭NIV‬‬The Overcomer…“The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.”‭‭1 John‬ ‭2‬:‭17‬ ‭NIV‬‬Conclusion: The will of God is our next act of obedience. ★ Support this podcast ★

June 30, 2024Series: 1 JohnSermon: Let there be Light in a Dark WorldScripture: 1 John 1:5-10 NIV“This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.”‭‭Introduction: Light makes life better! How to escape the darkness:Love the Light…God is light… 1 John 1:5“Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’”‭‭Matthew‬ ‭22‬:‭37‬ ‭NIV‬‬Live in the Light…“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord. Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.”‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬-‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬ A. Light reveals B. Light heals C. Light Dispels Conclusion: We have become children of light through Jesus. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jun 23, 2024The Necessity of Joy“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Proverbs 17:22 ESVJoy is a by-product of …“Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭51‬:‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, and that he may send the Messiah, who has been appointed for you—even Jesus.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭3‬:‭19‬-‭20‬ ‭NIV‬‬Joy is a of the Spirit…“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”_ Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭22‬-‭23‬ ‭NIV‬‬Jesus is the of all Joy. ★ Support this podcast ★

June 16, 2024Series: Mighty MenSermon: The Process of FaithScripture: Judges 7:7“The Lord said to Gideon, “With the three hundred men that lapped I will save you and give the Midianites into your hands. Let all the others go home.””‭‭Judges‬ ‭7‬:‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬Introduction: “Give me ten men who fear nothing but sin and love nothing but God, and I shall change the world." - D.L. MoodyThe Process of Faith:God Faith“For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.”‭‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬Growing Faith“We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing. Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.”‭‭2 Thessalonians‬ ‭1‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬Great Faith“Then Jesus said to her, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed at that moment.”‭‭Matthew‬ ‭15‬:‭28‬ ‭NIV‬‬Conclusion: Great faith is faith that refuses to give up! ★ Support this podcast ★

June 9, 2024Series: Mighty MenSermon: Faith>FearScripture: Judges 6:14The Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?“And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets, who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, quenched the fury of the flames, and escaped the edge of the sword; whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies.”‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭11‬:‭32‬-‭34‬ ‭NIV‬Introduction: Mighty Men choose faith over fear because faith is greater than all their fears. Choosing faith requires Mighty Men to:Embrace TruthWhen the Angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.” Judges 6:12 NIVThe Lord answered, “I will be with you, and you will strike down all the midianites, leaving none alive.” Judges 6:16 NIVEmbrace the Process ‬So Gideon built an altar to the Lord and called it The Lord is Peace. To this day it stands in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. Judges 6:24 NIVThe same night the Lord said to him, “Take the second bull from your father’s herd, the one seven years old. Tear down your father’s altar to Baal and cut down the Asherah pole beside it. The build a proper kind of altar to the Lord your God on the top of the heights… Judges 6:25-26a NIVCONCLUSION: We walk by faith and not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 NIV ★ Support this podcast ★

June 2, 2024Series: Mighty MenSermon: Fighting the Good FightScripture: Judges 6:11-12 & 1 Timothy 6:12“The angel of the Lord came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.””‭‭Judges‬ ‭6‬:‭11‬-‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬“Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.”‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭6‬:‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬Introduction: Mighty Men are Spirit-Empower to conquer the enemy within! See yourself as God sees you… 1. Gideon’s view of himself“The Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?” “Pardon me, my Lord,” Gideon replied, “but how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.””‭‭Judges‬ ‭6‬:‭14‬-‭15‬ ‭NIV‬‬ 2. God’s view of Gideon“When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.””‭‭Judges‬ ‭6‬:‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬Conclusion: Fighting the good fight requires us to see ourselves as God sees us! ★ Support this podcast ★

May 26, 2024Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:10-12​And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; He will crush your head, and you will strike His heel.​ Genesis 3:15​Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself. Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. If you think you are too important to help someone, you are only fooling yourself. You are not that important.​ Galatians 6:1-3 NLT​ ★ Support this podcast ★

May 19,2024Series: Encountering JesusSermon: Encountering the Power of JesusScripture: John 14:15-20; Acts 1:815 “If you love me, keep my commands.16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—17the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. 18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.19 Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.20 On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”INTRODUCTION: Jesus who saved us also empowers us to live an overcoming life through the baptism with the Holy Spirit. The Promise of Holy Spirit (John 14:26)The Power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8a)The Purpose of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8b)a. Makes the believer a witness to the world...b. Makes the believer fruitful (Galatians 5:22-23)c. Empowers the believerd. Transforms the believer daily (2 Corinthians 3:18)Conclusion: Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? (Ephesians 19:2) ★ Support this podcast ★

May 12, 2024Series: Encountering JesusSermon: Flipping a HouseScripture: John 12:1-8”Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, “Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.” He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it. “Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial. You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.”“‭‭John‬ ‭12‬:‭1‬-‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬Introduction: Our house can become God’s home when we encounter Jesus.Lessons from Mary:Mary’s Attitude…Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume… John 12:3aWorship will cost you something.Mary’s Action…She poured it on Jesus feet and wiped his feet with her hair… John 12:3bWorship is Christ centered.Mary’s Worship (action) flipped the Atmosphere…And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. John 12:3cWorship makes a house God’s home.Conclusion: The attitude and actions of a woman can flip the atmosphere of a house! ★ Support this podcast ★

May 5, 2024Series: Encountering JesusSermon: It’s Never Too Late!”Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem. As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” “Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied. “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”“ ‭‭Acts‬ ‭9‬:‭1‬-‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬An encounter with Jesus has the potential to change our lives forever.Encountering Jesus Defined: is an experience of meeting the living Christ through an event, a person, a prayer, or another circumstance where Jesus reveals his presence.Three things happened when Paul encounter Jesus:Jesus __________ PaulJesus __________ PaulJesus __________ PaulThree things that we learn about about Paul’s Encounter:It’s never too late to __________ Jesus.As long as there is __________ there is __________.God’s grace can __________ anyone. ★ Support this podcast ★

April 28, 2024The Priority of Worship“Some time later the brook dried up because there had been no rain in the land. Then the word of the Lord came to him: “Go at once to Zarephath in the region of Sidon and stay there. I have directed a widow there to supply you with food.” So he went to Zarephath. When he came to the town gate, a widow was there gathering sticks. He called to her and asked, “Would you bring me a little water in a jar so I may have a drink?” As she was going to get it, he called, “And bring me, please, a piece of bread.” “As surely as the Lord your God lives,” she replied, “I don’t have any bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and make a meal for myself and my son, that we may eat it—and die.” Elijah said to her, “Don’t be afraid. Go home and do as you have said. But first make a small loaf of bread for me from what you have and bring it to me, and then make something for yourself and your son. For this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be used up and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the Lord sends rain on the land.’ ” She went away and did as Elijah had told her. So there was food every day for Elijah and for the woman and her family. For the jar of flour was not used up and the jug of oil did not run dry, in keeping with the word of the Lord spoken by Elijah.” -1 Kings‬ ‭17‬:‭7‬-‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬“Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.’ -Luke‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬“You have to decide what your highest priorities are and have the courage to say ‘no’ to other things. And the way you do that is by having a bigger ‘yes’ burning inside. The enemy of the ‘best is often the ‘good.’” — Stephen Covey.“The fire on the altar must be kept burning; it must not go out. Every morning the priest is to add firewood and arrange the burnt offering on the fire and burn the fat of the fellowship offerings on it. The fire must be kept burning on the altar continuously; it must not go out.” -Leviticus‬ ‭6‬:‭12‬-‭13‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬“He who sacrifices thank offerings HONOR me, and he prepares the way so that I may show him the salvation of God.”_ -Psalm 50:23“A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.” -Proverbs‬ ‭18‬:‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬1“What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ" Philippians‬ ‭3‬:‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬“Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.’ Luke‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ ★ Support this podcast ★

April 21, 2024Series: This is the lifeSermon: Overcoming AnxietyScripture: Proverbs 12:25 AMP”Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good (encouraging) word makes it glad.“‭INTRODUCTION: If you are weighed down, it’s time to look up! Rejoice when you don’t feel like it…Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice. Phil. 4:4 NIVRejoice Always. 1 Thess. 5:16Pray when you don’t feel like it…Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation by pray and petition… Phil. 4:6a NIVPray continually… 1 Thess. 5:17Give thanks when you don’t feel like it…With thanksgiving present your request to God… Phil. 4:6b NIVGive thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Think the right thoughts…Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever, is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Phil. 4:8CONCLUSION: Overcoming anxiety requires us to practice the presence of God. ★ Support this podcast ★

April 14, 2024Series: This is the LifeSermon: Understanding Mental HealthScripture: 1 Kings 19:1-5a”Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, “May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I do not make your life like that of one of them.” Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He came to a broom bush, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.” Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep.Psalm 13…INTRODUCTION: There is hope and healing for those who are suffering from anxiety, depression, and other anguishes of the soul. Mental Health Defined: It's not just the absence of mental illness... Mental health involves having a sound mind, experiencing emotional stability, and cultivating a healthy mindset rooted in God’s truth and love. Mental health involves:1 Nurturing our thoughts2 Managing our feelings3 Aligning our beliefs with biblical principles4 Pursuing wholeness through life in ChristCONCLUSION: ”“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.“‭‭Matthew‬ ‭11‬:‭28‬ ‭NIV‬‬We recover our life when we come to Jesus who is the author of life. ★ Support this podcast ★

April 7, 2024Series: This is the lifeSermon: How to Process PainScripture: John 11:32-34 NIV”When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. “Where have you laid him?” he asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they replied. ‭‭INTRODUCED: Have you ever experienced the drain of pain? How to process pain:Connect or Reconnect with JesusWhen Mary reached the place where Jesus and saw him, she fell at his feet… Vs. 32aHow?A. Prayer and meditationB. Engage God through reading the BibleC. Participate in a community of believersBe Authentic with JesusLord, if you had been here, may brother would not have died. Vs. 32bTake Jesus to the Place of Pain“Where have you laid him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they replied. Vs. 34CONCLUSION: Today, you can trust Jesus with the pain that has become a mental drain. ★ Support this podcast ★

March 31,2024Series: This is the LifeSermon: How to Experience Resurrection Life”Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. (This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the Lord and wiped his feet with her hair.) So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one you love is sick.” When he heard this, Jesus said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory so that God’s Son may be glorified through it.” Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days, and then he said to his disciples, “Let us go back to Judea.” “But Rabbi,” they said, “a short while ago the Jews there tried to stone you, and yet you are going back?”“ John 11:1-8 NIVSometimes in life you have to go back before you can move forward. (Mary and Martha had to go back to the tomb of Lazarus).Jesus __________Jesus __________Jesus __________Three Steps to Experiencing Resurrections Life:__________ Jesus__________ Jesus__________ JesusChrist has indeed been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. -1 Cor. 15:20 NIV ★ Support this podcast ★

March 29, 2024 Sermon: The Magnetic Force of the CrossScripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-21; TPT “To preach the message of the cross seems like sheer nonsense to those who are on their way to destruction, but to us who are being saved, it is the mighty power of God released within us. For it is written: I will dismantle the wisdom of the wise and I will invalidate the intelligence of the scholars. For in his wisdom, God designed that all the world’s wisdom would be insufficient to lead people to the discovery of himself. He took great delight in baffling the wisdom of the world by using the simplicity of preaching the story of the cross in order to save those who believe it.” INTRODUCTION: When you think of the Cross, what do you think of? The Cross: 1. Pulls me into freedom… “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 NIV 2. Pulls me into a desire for righteousness… ““He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”” 1 Peter 2:24 NIV 3. Pulls me into the love of God… “You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”Romans 5:6-8 NIV CONCLUSION: The story of the cross is the story of salvation. He canceled out every legal violation we had on our record and the old arrest warrant that stood to indict us. He erased it all--our sins, our stained soul--he deleted it all and they cannot be retrieved! Everything we once were in Adam has been placed onto his cross and nailed permanently there as a public display of cancellation. -Colossians 2:14 TPT ★ Support this podcast ★

March 24, 2024Series: Jesus the BridgeSermon: Giving an Invitation”Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to the town and said to the people, “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?” They came out of the town and made their way toward him.“ ‭‭John‬ ‭4‬:‭28‬-‭30‬ ‭NIV‬‬”Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. And because of his words many more became believers. They said to the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world.”“ ‭‭John‬ ‭4‬:‭39‬-‭42‬ ‭NIV‬‬Invitations have:Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah? (John 4:29)Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” (John 4:39)They said to the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world.” (John 4:42)Remember, your testimony and the invitations have purpose, power, and potential. ★ Support this podcast ★

March 17, 2024Jesus the Bridge: Removing BarriersSeries: JesusSermon: Jesus the Bridge: Removing Barriers”The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.”“ John‬ ‭4‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭NIV‬‬The Barrier…The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink? John 4:9aThe Background…For Jews do not associate with Samaritans. John 4:9bThe Bridge…Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water. John 4:10How to be the BRIDGE?Be willing to go __________ of your __________.Be willing to __________ ethnic and gender __________.Be willing to __________ your __________.Like Jesus, we must be the bridge to people that are far from God. ★ Support this podcast ★

March 10, 2024Series: JesusSermon: Jesus the BridgeScripture: John 4:1-8”Now Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that he was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John— although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. So he left Judea and went back once more to Galilee. Now he had to go through Samaria. So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about noon. When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.)“‭‭INTRODUCTION: Bridge builders are willing to follow the Holy Spirit into the mission field. Our mission is the connect ALL people to the person, power, and purpose of Jesus. Two things needed to build a bridge:A. Time… Jesus sat down by the well. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about noon. John 4:6B. Talk…Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?”When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?”CONCLUSION: Are we willing to BE THE BRIDGE and take time and talk to someone about Jesus or invite them to church? ★ Support this podcast ★

March 3, 2024Series: JesusSermon: Jesus the Generous One: Part 3Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10 & 2 Corinthians 8:76 “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. 7 Ever since the time of your ancestors you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you,” says the Lord Almighty. “But you ask, ‘How are we to return?’ 8 “Will a mere mortal rob God? Yet you rob me. “But you ask, ‘How are we robbing you?’“In tithes and offerings. 9 You are under a curse—your whole nation—because you are robbing me. 10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.7 But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.INTRODUCTION: Don’t rob God of the opportunity to bless you. DID YOU KNOW THE TITHE IS A TEST? 10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it. (Malachi 3:10)If Jesus said you ought to tithe in the New Testament, would you do it?“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of you spices- mint, dill, and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law- justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter (Justice, mercy, faithfulness) without neglecting the former (tithing). (Matthew 23:23) Will a man rob God?Will a mere mortal rob God? Yet you rob me. (Malachi 3:8a)How do we rob God? “But you ask, ‘How are we robbing you?’“In tithes and offerings. (Malachi 3:8b)Will we give God an opportunity to continue bless us?”Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.“‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭9‬:‭6‬-‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬”Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.“‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭9‬:‭10‬-‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬CONCLUSION: If Bridge Church is going to excel in it's mission, we collectively must excel in the GRACE of GIVING! ★ Support this podcast ★

February 25, 2024Series: JesusSermon: Jesus the Generous One: Part 2Scripture: Matthew 23:23-2423 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. 24You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel."INTRODUCTION: Money will either master you or you will master Money! “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money." (Matthew 6:24 NIV)Prioritize Your Money:(Dave Ramsey) TitheExpensesEmergency Fund (1K)Retire DebtInvestPut God First: But see first the his kingdom, and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (Matthew 6:33 NIV)Tithe = a tenthTithing is returning the FIRST 10% of our income to God's house.The tithe belongs to The Lord... Lev. 27:30Tithing is giving God my First and Best so He can BLESS the rest.Put God to the Test:Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it. (Malachi 3:10 NIV)Tithing Statistics:5% of churchgoers tithe (Church Development).1.5 million people tithe out of the 247 million U.S. citizens identifying as Christians (Sharefaith).77% of tithers give more than 10% (Health Research Funding).CONCLUSION: Today, choose faith over fear and begin to trust God with the tithe. ★ Support this podcast ★

February 18,2024Series: JesusSermon: Jesus the Generous OneScripture: Ephesians 5:1-2Follow God's example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and GAVE himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.INTRODUCTION: Jesus modeled generosity and calls his followers to be generous also.Jesus was generous when he encountered human need.When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. (Matthew 14:13-14 NIV)Jesus was generous when it didn't benefit him personally. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn't love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that. (Ephesians 5:2 The Message Bible)Jesus was generous with the right attitude. So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets... (Matthew 6:2 NIV)CONCLUSION: For God so loved the world that he gave... (John 3:16 NIV) Giving flows from a generous heart. ★ Support this podcast ★

February 11, 2024Series: JesusSermon: Jesus the Coming OneScripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 ” Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so, we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words. “1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 NIV INTRODUCTION: Today, the uninformed will be informed and those who are unready can get ready for JESUS THE COMING ONE! The Return…Jesus "But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. (Matthew 25:10 NIV) The Lord himself will come down from heaven… (1 Thess. 4:16 NIV) After he said this, he was taken up before their eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. (10) They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. (11) Men of Galilee, they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, WILL come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven." (Acts 1:9-11 NIV) The Ready…Wise Ready def.: Fully prepared. The virgins who were ready went in with him (JESUS) to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut. (Matt. 25:10 NIV) The Unready…Foolish Unready def.: Not prepared for a situation. Later the others also came. ‘Lord, Lord,’ they said, ‘open the door for us!’ “But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you; I don’t know you.’ “Therefore, keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. “ (Matthew 25:11-13 NIV) CONCLUSION: Considering Jesus’ returning, we need to get ready and live ready! Ready or not here Jesus comes! "Look he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierce him; and all the people on earth "will mourn because of him." So shall it be amen." (Revelation 1:7 NIV) ★ Support this podcast ★

February 4, 2024Series: JesusSermon: Jesus the RevealerScripture: Hebrews 1:1-3”In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.“‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭1‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬INTRODUCTION: The “R” in GLORY stands for Revealer. The Heart of God…Jesus Wept. John 11:35As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it… Luke 19:41The Hand of God…”Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy.“‭‭Matthew‬ ‭8‬:‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬”When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them.“‭‭Luke‬ ‭24‬:‭50‬ ‭NIV‬‬”So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”“‭‭John‬ ‭20‬:‭25‬ ‭NIV‬‬The Hope of Glory…”To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.“‭‭Colossians‬ ‭1‬:‭27‬ ‭NIV‬‬CONCLUSION: The glory of God is man fully alive in Christ. ★ Support this podcast ★

January 28, 2024Series: JesusSermon: Jesus the FinisherScripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 NKJV”Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.“‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭12‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬INTRODUCTION:If we want Jesus to finish the work of faith in our lives, we must continue to look to him.Jesus is the author of our faith.Significant Numbers for 2023:- 430 professions of faith- 101 Baptized- 1780 First Time GuestJesus is responsible to finish our faith.Core Values & 2024 Vision Goals:Know God:- First Time Guest: 2250- Salvations: 550- Baptisms: 150Find Freedom:- Small Group: 50% Adults Involved- Recruit and Train New Small Group Leaders- Connection Events: One NightsDiscover Purpose:- Start Point Revamped: 250- School of Ministry: 20 StudentsOur responsibility is to continue to look unto Jesus.Look: look and keep on looking; a continual and ongoing process; observe, discern, and perceive…Three things happen when we fix our eyes on Jesus:”Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us… Hebrews 12:11. The weight that drags us down is removed.2. Sin loses its dominion over us.3. We run the race of faith with endurance.CONCLUSION: Finished faith is developed through continually focusing on Jesus. ★ Support this podcast ★

January 21, 2024Series: JesusSermon: Jesus the ServantScripture: ‭‭Mark‬ ‭10‬:‭42‬-‭45‬ ‭NIV”Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles Lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”“‬‬Tagline: The same yesterday, today, and forever.INTRODUCTION: If serving is below you, then leadership is beyond you.Our God is a servant God.-Henri NouwenThe Anatomy of a Servant: AttitudeAttitude: a settled way of thinking. ”Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus,“‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭5‬ ‭NASBAltitudeAltitude: the height of an object.”Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.”“‭‭Mark‬ ‭9‬:‭35‬ ‭NIV‬Jesus humbled himself.Philippians 2:8AptitudeAptitude: a natural ability to do something. ”We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.“‭‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭6‬-‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬CONCLUSION: Are you willing to pick up to the towel of service? ★ Support this podcast ★

January 14, 2024Series: JesusSermon: Jesus the BuilderScripture: Matthew 16:13-19When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?”14 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”15 “But what about you?”he asked. “Who do you say I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”17 Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. 18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will beloosed in heaven.”INTRODUCTION: Not only is Jesus the foundation of the Church but he is also the builder. ”Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭127‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬How does Jesus build his church? ”So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up“‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭11‬-‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬”From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.“‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬Jesus builds his church through: Anointed Preachers ”How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?“‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭14‬ ‭NIV‬‬Anointed People”As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.“‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭2‬:‭4‬-‭5‬ ‭NIV‬‬Anointed Places”And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”“‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭15‬ ‭NIV‬‬CONCLUSION: The church that Jesus is building the “gates of hell” will not be able to stop it! ★ Support this podcast ★

January 7, 2024Series: JesusSermon: Jesus the AuthorScripture: Philippians 1:6 NIV & Hebrews 12:1-3 NKJV6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. INTRODUCTION: The gospel is not just something we know but something that we become! Becoming what God wants us to become in 2024 requires:Confidence in the Author... (Phil. 1:6)Focus on the Author... (Hebrews 12:2)Acknowledge the Author... (Hebrew 12:3)CONCLUSION: It's time to turn the page and begin a new chapter in the book that God is authoring called your life! ★ Support this podcast ★

December 31, 2023Series: JesusSermon: Jesus the RedeemerScripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19 & Ephesians 1:7 18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace ... INTRODUCTION: Is Jesus' blood like money? Redeem: means to buy back something that has been lost, sold or given away. Redeemed from the curse of the law: that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, (1 Peter 1:18) Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.” (Galatians 3:13) Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. (Hebrews 10:22) What is guilt? Guilt: a feeling of having done wrong or failed in an obligation. What is shame? Shame: a painful feeling that's a mix of regret, self-hate, and dishonor. How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God. -Hebrews 9:14 CONCLUSION: What money could not do Jesus did by shedding his blood! ★ Support this podcast ★

December 24, 2023Series: JesusSermon: Jesus the HumanScripture: Luke 2:30-33 (NIV) & Hebrews 2:14a (TPT)But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. 31 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.”Since all his “children” have flesh and blood, so Jesus became human to fully identify with us.Tagline: The same yesterday, today, and forever. INTRODUCTION: The world is losing its senses, because it is losing its sense of what it means to be human. -Lenard SweetJesus Understands: Family Dynamics... (Mark 3:20-21)"Then Jesus entered a house, and again a crowd gathered, so that he and his disciples were not even able to eat. 21When his family heard about this, they went to take charge of him, for they said, “He is out of his mind.”"Emotional Pain... (Isaiah 53:3-4)He was despised and rejected by mankind... (Vs. 3)Surely he took up our pain and bore our sufferings... (Vs. 4)CONCLUSION: Jesus sits on a throne of grace so that we can stand by grace in this life. ★ Support this podcast ★

December 17, 2023Series: JesusSermon: Jesus the MessiahScripture: Luke 2:10-11But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of that will cause great joy for all people. Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. Tagline: The same yesterday, today, and forever. INTRODUCTION: The joy of the Lord is not for a few people but for all who will receive the good news. Good News...Forgiveness of sin (John 1:29)Adopted into God's Family ( John 1:12)Great Joy...Christian joy is a good feeling in the soul, produced by the Holy Spirit, which causes us to see the beauty of Christ in the word and in the world. (Pastor John Piper)The joy of the Lord is my strength. (Nehemiah 8:10)God's Messiah...Messiah: Anointed One, Deliverer, Savior... She will give birth to a son, and you are to give hime the name JESUS, because he will save his people from their sins. (Matthew 1:21)CONCLUSION: When you receive Jesus, you receive joy! Joy to the world the Lord has Come! ★ Support this podcast ★

December 10, 2023Series: JesusSermon: Jesus the KingScripture: Luke 1:31-33 & 1 Timothy 1:15-1731 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.” (Luke 1:31-33)15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. (1 Timothy 1:15-17)Tagline: The same yesterday, today, and forever. INTRODUCTION: If you were to design a huggable, talking Jesus doll, what phrases would you choose to describe him?Jesus came to proclaim the Kingdom of God. (Luke 4:43)Jesus declared himself to be King. (John 18:36)- Universal Kingship- Humble Kingship- Powerful Kingship- Eternal KingshipJesus' eternal kingship gives me security in the present. CONCLUSION: Jesus was King! Jesus is King! Jesus will be King forever! ★ Support this podcast ★

December 3, 2023Series: JesusSermon: Jesus the ShepherdScripture: John 10:11 & Luke 2:8-12“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. (John 10:11)And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” (Luke 2:8-12)Tagline: The same yesterday, today, and forever.INTRODUCTION: Talent is a gift, but character is a choice. (John Maxwell)The Character of the Shepherd: Loves the sheep (Matthew 9:36)Lays down his life for the sheep (John 10:11)Lifts the sheep up (Luke 15:5-6)Lives with the sheep (Hebrews 13:5)CONCLUSION: We can trust the character of the Good Shepherd. ★ Support this podcast ★

November 26, 2023Series: JesusSermon: Jesus the GiverScripture: John 3:16-17 & James 1:16-1716 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. Tagline: The same yesterday, today, and forever...INTRODUCTION: The act of giving flows from the heart of generosity. The Gift... (Jesus)Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. (James 1:17)Good (Latin Vulgate: The 'Best' Gift)Perfect (Complete & Lacking nothing)The Giver... (Jesus) New Life (2 Corinthians 5:17)Abundant Life (John 10:10)Eternal Life (John 3:16)CONCLUSION: God the father gave The GIFT that became The Giver. ★ Support this podcast ★

November 19,2023Jesus The DelivererSeries: Jesus Bridge Church Virginia Beach 11.19.23 Matthew 1:21 NKJV And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins." · We all need a Savior to save us from our sins “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”- Romans 3:23 Luke 4:16-21 NKJV So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. (17) And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written: (18) "THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME, BECAUSE HE HAS ANOINTED ME TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO THE POOR; HE HAS SENT ME TO HEAL THE BROKENHEARTED, TO PROCLAIM LIBERTY TO THE CAPTIVES AND RECOVERY OF SIGHT TO THE BLIND, TO SET AT LIBERTY THOSE WHO ARE OPPRESSED; (19) TO PROCLAIM THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD." (20) Then He closed the book, and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all who were in the synagogue were fixed on Him. (21) And He began to say to them, "Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing." · Jesus not only forgives our sins but gives us victory over sin! John 8:31-36 NKJV Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. (32) And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (33) They answered Him, "We are Abraham's descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can You say, 'You will be made free'?" (34) Jesus answered them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. (35) And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. (36) Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. 1 John 4:4 NKJV You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. Hebrews 13:8 NKJV Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. One of the smartest things you can do!· Don’t ever forget where God found you!· This is your testimony, your story, your foundation!· Build something glorious upon this foundation! Colossians 1:13-14 NLT For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, (14) who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins. We have been:· Rescued from the kingdom of darkness.· Transferred into the Kingdom of His dear Son. 2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Galatians 4:4-7 NKJV But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, (5) to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. (6) And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, "Abba, Father!" (7) Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. Romans 8:12-16 MSG So don't you see that we don't owe this old do-it-yourself life one red cent. (13) There's nothing in it for us, nothing at all. The best thing to do is give it a decent burial and get on with your new life. (14) God's Spirit beckons. There are things to do and places to go! (15) This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It's adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike "What's next, Papa?" (16) God's Spirit touches our spirits and confirms who we really are. We know who he is, and we know who we are: Father and children. Hebrews 2:14-15 NKJV Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, (15) and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. Jesus delivers us from THE FEAR of· Man· Failure· Death 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. ★ Support this podcast ★

November 12, 2023Series: JesusSermon: Jesus The PhysicianScripture: Matt. 8:2-3 A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean. Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy.”INTRODUCTION: It has been said that in the earthly ministry of Jesus he was a preacher, teacher and healer.Series Tagline: “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever.”It’s the revealed character of God to Heal.Jehovah RaphaEx. 15:26 He said, "If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.”Jesus is Gods character revealed in flesh.Hebrews 1:3Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;Col. 2:9-109 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10 and in Christ you have been brought to fullness.Pathways to receiving Gods healing…The Word.Spirit & Life (John 6:63) Living & Active (Hebrews 4:12-13)Not just hearing but doing (Ex. 15:26)The Disciplines.Prayer (1Peter 5:7) Fasting (Mt. 17:21) Community (James 5:14-16) ★ Support this podcast ★

November 5, 2023TEXT: Mark 6:45-51 NKJK1. The Middle is Inevitable2. The Middle has a Purpose3.The Middle Begins the EndWhat to do in the middle? (please put verses on screen- thanks)1. Hold to your faith - 1 Corinthians 16:13 ERV / Hebrews 4:14 NIV 2. Hold to your hope - Psalms 42:11 NIV / Hebrews 10:23 NKJV3. Hold to your joy - 1 Peter 1:8-9 NIV / Nehemiah 8:10 NIVConclusion: Just Keep Rowing ★ Support this podcast ★

October 29, 2023Series: Victory Over the DarknessSermon: A Painful Cry and a Compassionate Deliverer Scripture: Mark 5:6When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him. Introduction: Jesus hears the painful cry of those who are in bondage. The Man's ConditionWhen Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an impure spirit came form the tombs to meet him.Mark 5:2The Messiah's CommandFor Jesus had said to him, "Come out of this man, your impure spirit!Mark 5:8The Demons Came OutHe gave them permission, and the impure spirits came out and went into the pigs.Mark 5:13The Man's ConversionWhen they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind...Mark 5:15Conclusion: Jesus will not leave you until you are totally free. ★ Support this podcast ★

October 22,2023Series: Victory Over the DarknessSermon: Jesus Did ItScripture: 1 John 3:8For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.Intro: It is finished…1. They have been disarmed!!Col 2:15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.[1 John 4:4 Greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world!2. They are under your feet!Eph. 1:1919 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength 20 he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. 22 And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.Luke10:19 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.3. They can’t harm you!1 John 5:4-5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.1 John 5:18 We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the One who was born of God keeps them safe, and the evil one cannot harm them. ★ Support this podcast ★

October 15, 2023Series: Victory Over the DarknessSermon: Knowing Your Enemy and Exercising Your Authority...Scripture: Luke 10:17-2017The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.”18He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.19I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.20However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”INTRODUCTION: The enemy doesn't operate from power but permission. (Dutch Sheets)Demons do exist.The thief comes to kill, steal, and destroy... John 10:10Demons really do possess people.A man in the crowd answered, "Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that has robbed him of speech."Mark 9:17Demons are subject to the authority of Jesus. I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.Luke 10:18When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the impure spirit. "You deaf and mute spirit," he said, "I command you, come out of him and never enter him again."Mark 9:25We've been given authority over demons. I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.Luke 10:19"He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness" Matt. 10:1And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.”Mark 16:17-18How do we take authority over demons?Come under authority by submitting totally to God. (James 4:7)Resist the devil by using the word of God and the name of Jesus. Conclusion: Today, choose to take authority over the enemy and continue to stand firm in the faith. ★ Support this podcast ★

October 8,2023Deliverance: Open Doors Core Value: Find FreedomScripture:John 8:31-36 NIV - 31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?” 34 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. Intro: Experiencing freedom is a choice to hold to Jesus’ teaching.The Bible teaches that although Christians are saved they can still be oppressed by the enemy…This happens through open doors in our lives.In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus said, "Deliver us from the evil one!"- Why would Jesus tell us to pray that if there was no possibility to need deliverance from the evil one?!”Demonized” (Umbrella term for all forms of demonic oppression, torment or even possession in the scripture)1. Whats an open door? Something that acts as an entry point for demonic entities to effect my life negatively. Satan has no authority to demonise a Christian unless he is given legal right to do so.• Obvious openings (Ouija, Palm readers, mediums, tarot cards) (Deut. 18 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord; )• Drugs (pharmakea)• Alcohol (Eph. 5:18 - be not drunk with wine but filled with the spirit)1Peter 5:8 - Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.2. Trap doors• Unforgiveness (tormentors Mt. 18:34, 1Tim1:20)• Anger (Don’t give place to the devil - Eph. 4:27)• Lies (The battlefield of the mind) Jesus in the wilderness - combatting the enemys lies and perversion of truth with scripture(Luke 4:1-13)3. Close the Doors• TV, phone, media, music (Ex. Rap music - changes your attitude)Conclusion: James 4:7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. His 4 steps for practical deliverance in the context of a service:1. Be sure they have repented - That is turned away from every form of known sin2. Look only to Jesus; He alone is The Deliverer3. Base your appeal solely on what Jesus did for you through his death on the cross, not on any "good works" of your own.4. Be sure that, by an act of your will, you have forgiven every person who ever harmed or wronged you. And now, "Lord, I renounce any evil spirit that has gained any access or control over me, and I claim your promise of deliverance. In the name of the Lord Christ Jesus." ★ Support this podcast ★