RLC Grand Prairie

Gratitude  1 Thess. 5:16-18 How can we be grateful with everything going on around us? Our gratitude depends on who God is. Our gratitude depends on what He has done (past). Our gratitude depends on what He will do (future). Why should I be grateful? It takes my focus off my situation. It does more for me than it does for God. It makes me a happier person. Cultivate a habit of gratitude. Make it p...

The RESURRECTION means EVERYTHING (Romans 8:31-39)   Because Jesus rose from the dead:   1. NOTHING CAN COME AGAINST US - God is for us (8:31)   2. OUR DEBT IS PAID - my sins are forgiven (8:33)   3. THERE IS NO MORE CONDEMNATION - Guilt & Shame have no power over me (8:34)   4. WE ARE RECIPIENTS OF HIS UNCONDITIONAL LOVE - Nothing can separate us form his love (8:35)   5. WE LIVE VICTORIOUS LIVES...

Pastor Sid's sermon about what the church should look like based on Acts 2:42-47.  

Luke 19:1-10 4 Truths: No matter how small I feel, Jesus notices me. People may push me away, but Jesus still accepts me. God can still use me. God always loves me. 

Our ultimate responsibility is knowing God.  Our spiritual lives can not be based on emotional experiences but must be based on the Word of God. Jeremiah:422 Jeremiah: 9:2-3, 23-24

Working Out Your Salvation   Many times as believer we settle into maintenance mode.  God has not called us to maintain, he has called us to be like Christ.   Philippians 2:12-13 New International Version (NIV) Do Everything Without Grumbling 12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fe...

Pastor Chanler Simar takes a look at what worship really is.  

Pastor Chanler begins our Advent series with a look into the book of Habakkuk.  

PRAYING WITH CONFIDENCE (Matthew 6:5 - 13)   Philippians 4:6 (NLT)   We can pray with confidence because…   1. God is our Heavenly father   2. He CARES   3. He will NEVER let you down   4. He is ALWAYS there   5. He is ABLE  

Relationships Ruth 1:14-17, 2:10, 2:20, 3:1-5, 3:9-11 Relationships are made up of normal and daily interactions. Selflessly committed To God To each other Humility Toward Boaz Not expecting anything in return Not entitled, laying yourself down Kindness Boaz shows kindness to Ruth Boaz contradicts the prejudice of our culture

Lessons from the 10 Lepers (Luke 17:11-19)   - They REALIZED their NEED - You matter to Jesus - The Genuineness of Faith is always tested - MOST OFTEN GOD’S POWER IS RELEASED WHEN YOU STEP OUT IN FAITH - THEIR RESPONSE TO THE MIRACLE - Express Gratitude (GIVING THANKS) - The Lasting Blessing 

The Challenge of Grace   (Matthew 20:1-16)   1. Grace reminds us that God’s favor is a gift – it cannot be earned…   2. Grace gives us dignity - it keeps us from looking down on ourselves   3. Grace gives us a second chance

Pastor Sid's sermon based on Romans 12:1-2.  

Pastor Chanler Simar's sermon "The True Vine" based on John 15:1-4

A Church that Grows... (Acts 2:46,46; 4:23-31)       A Church that Grows is…   - United in Prayer   - Committed in Fellowship   - God-Centered in Devotion   - Scripture is the Foundation   - Outward in it’s Purpose

WHAT DEFINES US THE LEGACY OF CALEB (Josh. 14:6-15)   1. He was COMMITED He Followed God “wholeheartedly”   2. He was CONFIDENT He Held On to God’s Promise   3. He was COURAGEOUS He had to overcome - the nay-sayers - the giants

From Promise to Fulfillment (Gen. 37:5 – 10, 18; 39:1-3, 20-2; 40:23; 41:1)   FOUR Truths:   1. Very often there is a period of waiting from Promise to Fulfillment (Sometimes things get worse)   2. God is with you during the time of waiting    3. Be Faithful during the time of waiting   - When things don’t go the way you need them to go - In the Suffering & Pain - When you seem to be going nowhere...

The Lost Parables: A Call to Participation   Luke 15:1-32      

TAKING A STAND IN A SECULAR WORLD (Daniel 1:17-21; 6:1-28)   1. HOW?   - Decide in advance   - Be Firmly rooted in God's Word   - Choose believers as my best friends   - Stay connected to a church, a small group and get involved in a ministry   2. BENFITS OF TAKING A STAND FOR GOD…   - Gives me Victory over my Fears   - Strengthens my Faith/Builds my Character   - Opens the Door for a Miracle   -...

There was a woman who had an incurable disease.  Find out what happened when she met Jesus.  

Guest speaker Reverend Dalton Froman asks the question "How are things going for you?" in his sermon "Grace Point". 

What does it mean to trust HIM? (2 Kings 4:1-7) 1. Let your pain lead you to faith in god, not away from Him. 2. Faith always stretches us. Getting to know God better. Hanging around other people who walk in faith. Taking small risks and seeing God be faithful. 3. Faith requires action. 4. Share your story.

DARING TO TRUST HIM: COMMITED TO GENEROSITY Why Should I be Committed to Generosity? 1. It Honors God - 2 Cor. 9:13 (NLT); Prov. 3:9   2. It Makes me more like God/Christ - Matt. 6:21   3. It is the Antidote for Materialism - Matt. 6:24; 1 Tim. 6:17-18   4. It Reflects my Faith & my Character 2 Cor. 9:13 (NLT); Mal. 3:10   5. It Unlocks God’s Blessing (Prosperity & Protection) Prov. 11:25; Ps. 112...