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James urges us not to blame God for our temptations, reminding us that God is the source of all good gifts. He contrasts the idea of God as a taker with the reality of God as a giver, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and perspective in our relationship with Him. Is it not glorious that God sent His only Son to save us sinners! (00:00) How does the logic of James 1 fit together? (03:49) Stop...

I’m going to pray. And then after I pray, we’re going to have our sister Ginaphr share her testimony. Hopefully, the babies will be okay. After that, we’re going to go out and baptize our sister Ginaphr. I realize some of you might wonder why, since Ginaphr is already a member of our church and has been baptized. She’s going to share her story about what God has done in her life before we step out...

One of the reasons I’m standing here tonight, beyond Craig being ill, is because today is May 29th. Twenty-two years ago at 7:18 Eastern Daylight Time, we were sitting in Trinity Missionary Church in Petoskey, Michigan, having just gotten the call. About 12 hours before that, our son had died. Craig wanted me to talk a little bit about that, this being the anniversary. I want to talk about three t...

There is a difference between the despondency of a believer, and the despondency of an unbeliever. A desponding believer still has faith. It only needs to be brought into lively exercise, and his despondency will melt away. He becomes desponding, because he has lost sight of the objects of faith, and has fixed his thoughts upon himself and his sins. Let the matters of faith be brought up before hi...

This parable is generally known as the parable of the prodigal son, but it may also be called the parable of the running father, or again it could be referred to as the parable of the two lost brothers. There were, you remember, two groups listening to Jesus’ preaching. There was a crowd of immoral men, careless about the law of God, men like the traitorous tax collectors. The first son symbolical...

I especially want to speak to those of you who are currently using God's sovereignty against yourself. And I say against yourself, because that's exactly what you're doing. If your reasoning is like this: "Well, God's sovereign, and you know he chooses whom he will, so I can't do anything. He's going to have to do it. It's all I've got to wait for him to do it, you see. I mean, I can't save myself...

Tim Conway | Series: James, Part 3 | Believer, though you may be lowly in this world, do you rejoice in the great riches that await you in paradise with Christ? While the world may pursue what they believe brings true honor in this life, we must remain steadfast, enduring trials and suffering, honoring the Lord. (0:00) Introduction (0:59) Notice the emphasis on having joy in the book of James. (6:...

Jimmy Downing | 8:12 | Excerpt (from The Substitutionary Sacrifice: Jesus Paid It All) | Jesus Christ crushed the head of the serpent, yet Isaiah 53 states that God the Father crushed Christ—Christ was bruised so that the serpent's head would be bruised. Through the Savior bearing this condemnation for us and then rising again, we have received life and escaped the wrath to come. Glory to God!

Believer, do you consistently seek wisdom from the LORD? Wisdom encompasses more than just knowledge; it entails the righteous application of knowledge in one's life. You don't have any wisdom if you know the right way and you don't go down it. Believer, we need to diligently pursue wisdom, as it forms the foundation for making righteous decisions and leading a life that pleases God. 0:00 Introduc...

Stuart shared the following exhortation prior to a morning prayer meeting at the 2024 Fellowship Conference. The thoughts shared really helped put prayer in perspective: in view of our Father's vast universe, He yet looks down and hears us!

In the midst of our affliction, let's heed Paul's words. Despite the challenges, he speaks of overflowing joy. He reminds us to rejoice in our sufferings and to be sorrowful yet always rejoicing. Though tears, sorrows, and groans are real, in the darkness of suffering, God calls us to sing. - Tim Conway 0:00 - Opening Prayer 0:39 - A Series on the Book of James 2:20 - Which James Is This Who Wrote...

"So, how do you deal with your worries then? Well, Paul's counsel: 'But in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.' So what do you do? Well, firstly, let Him know. Are you weak and heavy-laden? Take it to the Lord in prayer. Bail it out. Don't keep it to yourself. Don't bottle it up in a 2 o'clock-in-the-morning tossing and turning. Have y...

Is there anything in your life that you haven't talked to the Lord about? The Apostle Paul teaches us to take every concern and anxiety to the Lord—with thanksgiving. (0:00) A Warm Greeting (0:35) Philippians 4 (1:54) Who Is Paul Writing To? (5:06) Why Is Paul Writing This Letter? (9:02) One of the Saddest Verses in the New Testament (11:53) One of the Greatest Verses—No Reason to Lose My Peace (1...

Consider the stark contrast between living free from sin through Christ and remaining enslaved to sin, as depicted in Romans 6.

"Transformed Lives: The Impact of Revival" explores how spiritual renewal deeply influences individuals' lives, leading to profound personal and communal changes.

Tim Conway | Session #6 of the 2024 Fellowship Conference | The question often arises: If the supernatural described in Mark 16:14-18 is relevant today, where is it? Why aren't we seeing it? However, folks, this often stems from a kind of defensive exegesis of scripture. It involves looking at ourselves in the mirror and seeing nothing, yet when we look in the scriptures, we see something. Then, w...

Stuart Olyott, author of "Preaching Pure and Simple," discusses how to deliver sermons in a manner that is captivating and impactful. He outlines five characteristics of preaching that effectively communicate the message of Jesus from the Bible in a memorable way. 0:00 - Preview 0:37 - Introduction to 5 Great Characteristics of Good Preaching 5:42 - Characteristic 1: Use Your Imagination 24:45 - C...

Stuart Olyott, author of "Something Must Be Known and Felt," discusses the nature of spiritual experiences in his sermon based on Luke 24. May our hearts indeed burn as we read the Scriptures and walk with Christ. 0:00 Intro 1:24 Luke 24, Burning Hearts 6:07 Who Were the Two People Walking on the Road? 7:43 1 - Analyzing the Passage: Two Disciples' Experience 11:54 The Nature of Spiritual Experien...

Michael Durham challenges the congregation to reevaluate their perception of grace, contrasting it with the righteous judgment of God. Through an exploration of Isaiah's vision and personal reflections, the sermon calls for a renewed sense of wonder at God's grace and a deeper fear of His holiness.

A woman approached a pastor, troubled by a recurring dream. She described living in a protective bubble, impervious to illness, spite, accidents, and disasters until an authoritative voice granted these misfortunes passage, allowing them to affect her. Seeking an explanation, she learned from the pastor that this was not merely a dream, but it reflected a Biblical reality where nothing could harm...

Stuart Olyott | 2024 Fellowship Conference | Session 2 | Acts 17:27 - So that they would search for God and perhaps grope around for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. 0:00 - Introduction and a Comment on America and Texas 1:42 - Text - Acts 17:27 2:53 - Is God Far Away? 4:51 - Point 1 - How Does the Bible Teach the Nearness of God? 16:48 - Point 2 - A Message to Those Who...

Lee Dodd | Session 1 | 2024 Fellowship Conference | Here in Joshua 5 we have a theophany. God appears to Joshua in the form of a man. Does God join us or we join Him? Are we in our place? Is it about how God fits into our plans or how we fit into His plans? Who's Captain and King? Do we exalt God enough as a Man of War? 0:00 Joshua Chapter 5 1:52 Opening Prayer 3:03 Introduction to Sermon 5:16 Wha...

Stuart Olyott delves into the profound miracles at Calvary, exploring the mysterious darkness, the tearing of the temple veil, a mighty earthquake, and the resurrection of saints, as recounted in Matthew 27. 0:00 Introduction and Scripture Reading 2:44 Overview: The Four Miracles at Calvary 3:19 Miracle 1: The Mysterious Darkness 5:43 Miracle 2: The Veil of the Temple Torn 8:43 Miracle 3: The Eart...

Jimmy Downing | 2024 Men's Retreat | Session 4 | This Christian life involves actively receiving, believing, and applying the word to our lives. Being like the Bereans, who critically engaged with the scriptures, is crucial. Our faith must translate into action, embodying the teachings of Christ in every aspect of our lives. This commitment to doing the word should not be burdensome but a joyous e...

In this video, Jimmy shares about his and his wife's conversion through someone in the Air Force who was providentially placed next to him and boldly gave them the gospel. Then, decades later, his son, who was angry and would say, "You raised me in a cult," came to know Christ.