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In this message hear the good news of how Jesus overcame our greatest struggle in life the condition of your heart and spirit. COURTNEY OLSON AUDIO PLAYLIST: soundcloud.com/clintbyars/sets/courtney-olson COURTNEY OLSON YOUTUBE PLAYLIST: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj…kVUoUJCz05k8h0cv1

Jesus used nature to teach us how his realm of sovereignty works. He taught us that God’s Kingdom is within and it works like a seed or yeast. God’s Kingdom is within us because His spirit is within us, God’s essence of life within us, and the presence holds within it everything that God is in seed form. God is sovereign, he is all powerful but he’s currently exercising that authority in the earth...

God is actively speaking to us, leading us and revealing his will and character to us as he further establishes his Kingdom in the earth. Ultimately he is bringing all things together in Heaven and Earth together in Christ. Praise be to His glorious name forevermore! https://www.clintbyars.com/blog/2019/3/18/gods-indwelling-kingdom-affects-the-world-through-you

Living in God’s Kingdom starts with repentance, or changing your mind. Jesus said the kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe the good news that the kingdom is at hand. He went on to say several things about the kingdom. https://www.clintbyars.com/blog/2019/3/11/revelation-how-to-receive-and-apply-consistent-wisdom-from-god

https://www.clintbyars.com/blog/2019/3/4/kingdom-of-god-is-increasing In this message pay attention to the progression of scripture passages. The point of aligning in this order is to show one simple truth, that Jesus brought the kingdom with him and it’s been increasing ever since.

In this message discover the truths to ensure the word of God has entrance to illuminate the eyes of your heart. COURTNEY OLSON AUDIO PLAYLIST: soundcloud.com/clintbyars/sets/courtney-olson COURTNEY OLSON YOUTUBE PLAYLIST: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj…kVUoUJCz05k8h0cv1

Do you know how to enjoy being one flesh with your spouse? No, not that, although that's fun too. I’m talking about knowing each other's dreams and passions. Not as interesting? You may change your mind. The Apostle Paul refers to our union with our spouse a mystery. While there are plenty of jokes that could follow, what he’s talking about is the nature of the spiritual union in marriage. He desc...

Marriage is a reflection of Christ’s relationship with his body. The husband is to love his wife as she responds with respect. This is the recipe for a thriving and fruitful marriage. We really could just stop there but those of us who are married know it’s not that easy. When we look at the lengths to which Jesus went to make his bride his cherished eternal partner, we don’t see him demanding a r...

We have almost outgrown our current facility. We’ll be switching to 2 Sunday morning gatherings soon but we can’t squeeze much more out of our current facility. We are actively looking at property and buildings so we’re ready once the finances are in place. Everything we’ve done until now has been debt free, we prefer to stay debt free. We feel the wisest step is to create a building fund and inve...

As I live my dreams, accomplish goals and fulfill my call; how can I love and serve others? https://www.clintbyars.com/blog/2019/1/28/splagchnizomai

The pain and suffering we see in this world. Jesus says this, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 This is right after talking to his disciples about his departure. He says they'll weep, mourn and grieve, but in just a little while their grief will turn to joy. https://www.clint...

Your PURPOSE, the reason God gave you life is to be His child. God didn't create you to do a job for Him, He created you to lavish His love on you as a cherished child. As a child of God, your CALLING is to respond to God's love for you by loving others. https://www.clintbyars.com/blog/2019/1/15/your-calling-is-to-love-people

When the Apostle Paul asked God to take away his “thorn in the flesh,” God answered by saying, “my grace is what you need.” Was that a “no?” No! That was a solution. God’s grace is an inner power that causes us to overcome any and every situation we may face. God didn’t tell Paul, no, not right now, I need you to suffer a little while, he said Paul, if you’ll access my power within you you’ll have...

Have you ever wondered about this passage? If salvation is by grace through faith alone, how should we interpret it? Hebrews 10:26 For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries. https://www.clintbyars.com/blog/2018/12/31/wil...

God himself, through Jesus Christ, promised, initiated, enacted and upholds the better, eternal covenant of peace that offers the promise of eternal life for all who believe. Your salvation is secure in Jesus. You are an heir of a promise from God that is received one way and one way only, through faith. Rest in this powerful, life giving truth and never again question your salvation, for it is a...

God makes covenants. They’re important to him. You probably knew that. But did you know there are different kinds of covenants? Understanding the different kinds and knowing which kind of covenant we’re now in is liberating and possibly life-changing for you. https://www.clintbyars.com/blog/2018/12/10/how-to-understand-the-different-kinds-of-covenants

God, who lives in you and is helping you remember what he’s taught you, will show you how to apply those teachings. The word GUIDE means SHOW YOU THE WAY. God is a way maker!! We typically ask God to bring things to us but he’s trying to show you how to get to those things. Things like blessings, new jobs, ministry opportunities, the right spouse, a new church, the perfect pair of shoes, etc... ht...

It only takes 2 minutes to shift your focus and change the chemistry in your body. If you can change the way you're feeling you will tend to make better choices. Fear is not from God! You are powerful in God's love and you can make good, daily choices! https://www.clintbyars.com/blog/2018/11/26/you-can-end-fear-in-2-minutes

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If you’re like me, the importance of prayer in your life comes and goes. That may be surprising coming from a pastor, but I’d rather be honest with you than act like Super-Christian. Don’t get me wrong, I’m always communing with God in my heart but specific, directed prayer comes and goes. I’d like to give you some profound, mystical reason why I flow in and out of directed prayer but I think I ju...

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Are you hard on yourself? That may be a good thing but it may be a bad thing. If you push yourself to be better in healthy ways, keep it up! But if you tend to compare yourself to others, or you feel like you’re not as far along in life as you’d like and you condemn yourself, stop it! I have good news for you! You can love you because God loves you! In the deepest places of your heart, in the area...

When we start to evaluate the character of God by the circumstances of our lives we enter into dangerous territory. We put off hope and we begin to harden our hearts in subtle ways. Deal with judgement and start loving one another. https://www.clintbyars.com/blog/2018/10/22/heart-sick-judging-god

Deal with judgement and start loving one another. https://www.clintbyars.com/blog/2018/10/17/does-god-punish-sin

Dr. Jim Richards ministers at Forward Church in Sharpsburg, GA on his book, How to Stop the Pain. This book has been setting people free from offenses and unforgiveness for nearly 20 years. This paradigm-changing book is a must-read for people who are stuck in the pain of the past, you can end the suffering. This book is also a must-have for counselors and ministers seeking to equip people to forg...