We have looked at a couple of areas concerning the time of greatness Looking back = creating a moment others can build upon Looking out = we are building so we can better affect our valley for Jesus Looking up = God is calling us to do something only He can do Looking Forward = taking that step that god… Continue reading Looking Forward
Looking Up
Are you a person that would kill a giant? Francis Chan people love to listen to sermons that challenge us, but when it comes to a lifestyle change, it rarely translates into action Nehemiah was a giant killer (His giant was the lack of a wall around Jerusalem) Nehemiah did not look like a man that wanted to slay a… Continue reading Looking Up
Time of Greatness Looking Back
Key Point: God is calling us to create a moment for those who will follow us. 1 Samuel 17:34-37, NIV David said to Saul, “Your servant has been keeping his father’s sheep. When a lion or a bear came and carried off a sheep from the flock, I went after it, struck it and rescued the sheep from its mouth…. Continue reading Time of Greatness Looking Back
A time of Greatness Looking Out
A Time of Greatness Looking Out The encounter in Galilee Jesus had won the battle of who he was when God called him “My Son” Satan could not shake the belief that Jesus was the son of God his hometown could not shake the belief that Jesus was the son of God Nobody during his ministry could shake the belief… Continue reading A time of Greatness Looking Out
Jubilee to the end
To live in Jubilee, we have to overcome the battle of doubt Luke 3: 21, 22 One day when the crowds were being baptized Jesus himself was baptized. As he was praying the heavens opened and the Holy Spirit in bodily form descended on him like a dove and a voice from heaven said you are my dearly loved Son… Continue reading Jubilee to the end
The story of Aggie
Here is the story of Aggie that I shared this past Sunday In 1921, two young couples in Stockholm, Sweden, answered God’s call to the African mission field.They were members of Philadelphia Pentecostal Church, which sent out missionaries to locales overthe world. During one particular missions service, these two couples received a burden to go to theBelgian Congo, which is… Continue reading The story of Aggie
Jubilee Release and Rest
Jubilee Defined Leviticus 25: 8 – 22 a. Sabbath rest ever 7 years b. Seven sevens an additional year of Jubilee c. Walk of faith Two main things were to happen during Jubilee Rest from labor of harvesting and planting Release of indentured servants and land given back ‘…the law has but a shadow of the good things to come… Continue reading Jubilee Release and Rest
Take God at His Word Life in a box
Luke 12: 13 – 21 rich fool forgot that God was his source just as the land is what produced his own wealth. He did not remember the path to real contentment.. Contentment comes from thankfulness Contentment comes from a fear of God which means obeying everything He has for us. The measure of life Luke 12: 14 Life is… Continue reading Take God at His Word Life in a box
Behind the Music Have Thine Own Way Lord
When our dreams and visions don’t turn out the way we thought, it can lead to depression and discouragement in our lives. The Question is how can we get to the point of singing “Have Thine own Way Lord” Story of Mark Acts 13: 1 – 3 Paul and his companions set out on a missions trip Now there were… Continue reading Behind the Music Have Thine Own Way Lord
Behind the Music The Doxology
There is always a point where we are between believing God to answer your prayer and the time that the answer comes. Taking up the Yoke Matthew 11: 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Yoke means go to school, time… Continue reading Behind the Music The Doxology
Behind the Music Joy to the World
Written by Isaac Watts as a celebration of the return of Christ, not the birth of Christ. It was written in response to the 98 Psalm Look at some of the lines of the hymn A. Joy to the world the Lord is come, let earth receive her king Psalm 98: 1, 2 Victory and righteousness in every nation. Obadiah… Continue reading Behind the Music Joy to the World
Behind the Music All Hail the Power of Jesus Name
All Hail the Power of Jesus Name No other name are men saved (Acts 4: 12) Whatever we do, do in the name of Jesus (Colossians 3: 17) Ask anything in my name and the Father will do it. (six times in John 14 – 16 Name of Jesus every knee will bow and every tongue will confess Jesus is… Continue reading Behind the Music All Hail the Power of Jesus Name