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Receiving And Releasing The Power Of The Word Joshua 1:6-9 August 17, 2025 Review: John 1:1-3, 14; John 14:9; Hebrews 1:3; John 8:31,32; John 15:1-7 The Power Of The Word In Overwhelming Circumstances (Joshua 1:7-9) The Witness Of His Presence! Right here, Right now! (Joshua 1:5, 9) Regardless! (See also Philippians 4:4-7) The Mind and Mouth connection! (Joshua 1:8) The key to obedience, key to su...

Abiding In The Vine

The Liberating Power Of The Word Of Truth! Session 2 August 3, 2025 Review: The Living Word; exact expression of God Jesus’ view of the Scriptures (John 17:17) The Apostles witness re the Scriptures (Philippians 2:16; 1 John 1:1; 2 Timothy 3:15, 16) The Word: Carrier of Life! (John 6:63; Hebrews 4:12) The Truth that sets Free! John 8:31, 32: Abide: remain; continue; live in Set you free (internall...

THE WORD OF GOD: HIS POWERFUL, LIFE-GIVING, SOURCE OF TRUTH AND AUTHORITY è The Word of God • Jesus is the Living Word! (John 1:1, 2, 14) • Jesus is the only Perfect representative of Father God! (John 1:1,2; John 14:9; John 5:19, 20; John 12:49, 50; Hebrews 1:3) (God’s ultimate expression) • Therefore, God’s character is Full of Grace and Truth (flowing from His Love: 1 John 4:16; John 1:14; John...

CHARACTERISTICS OF A GODLY FATHER/SPIRITUAL FATHER EPHESIANS 6:2; 1 THESSALONIANS 2:11, 12 FATHER’S DAY JUNE 15, 2025 è Character • Consistent: Present (Show up) • Chosen • Commands (not demands) respect • Leader not dictator è Counsel • Correction; protection • Comfort • Willing to speak to the “Uncomfortable” • Life issues (i.e. sexuality, money, friends, etc.) • Humbles himself and admits his o...

A Time For Repentance, Realignment, And Renewal. 2 Chronicles 7:14-16 (Congregation) 14If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 15Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place. 16For now I have chosen and sanct...

Traits Of A Great Mom/Spiritual Mother (Luke 1:5-7; Luke 1:24, 25; Luke 1:39-45; Luke 1:56, 57; Luke 1:76-79) May 11, 2025 ✽God entrusted this woman to carry, birth, and/or spiritually nurture World Changers! What attracted God? Sarah refused to allow the “labels” to define her! (Cultural, religious, familial….) She was NOT Barren in spirit! (Luke 1:7-25) She resisted bitterness, blame, and overca...

In Christ: You Are More, Have More, And Can Do More Than You Thought! 2 Corinthians 5:7-21 May 4, 2025 Walking by Faith: 2 Corinthians 5:7 Faith: Internal Assurance without External Evidence. (Hebrews 11:1; Hebrews 11:6; Romans 10:17) Walk: Live out, make decisions; think, speak, behave “Sight”: Guided by self-dependence, circumstances, feelings, others The Believers Exit Reward (2 Corinthians 5:8...

The Release of My Sin’s Debt Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; Romans 6:5-9, 11, 14; Romans 8:11; Hebrews 10:17 My Reconnection to Living Hope! (1 Peter 1:3) Hope is that Spiritual force from God that keeps internally reaching for a result not yet externally seen! My Relocation to my Forever Home! John 11:25, 26; John 14:1-3; 2 Corinthians 5:8 My Re-Union with Believing Loved Ones (There is family in Heav...

Your Purpose In Your Pain 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Session 2 April 13, 2025 REVIEW: God’s Grace, Encouragement, and comfort through your pain is your ministry opportunity! Your prayers for God’s people who are hurting are a strategic ministry with great rewards! (2 Corinthians 1:11; Philippians 1:19) The Lord’s Invitation! (Matthew 26:36-41) A Daily Walk With Jesus During Holy Week Matthew 21-27; Mark...

Your Purpose In Your Pain 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 April 6, 2025 God is our source of Mercy and Comfort and Encouragement in our tribulation and suffering. (Not just physical, but also social rejection, loneliness, disappointment, distress, delays, pressure, pain, trouble.) We should RECEIVE GOD’S mercy and comfort and encouragement that we may become vehicles of that to others He brings into our sphe...

Receiving The “Deep Things Of God” 1 Corinthians 2:9-12, 16 March 23, 2025 1 Corinthians 2:16 – The mind of Christ is In the Believer, by the Spirit! The Holy Spirit, in the believer, reveals the Blessings of God’s provision! (1 Corinthians 2:9-12) (Competition to Spirit’s voice: Fear, anger, shame) *Can’t receive this information naturally! Some things/issues are not readily identified. The Spiri...

A Kingdom View Of Immigration March 9, 2025 ✸There Seems To Be a Problem! False Assumptions Are Poison! What is an Immigrant? What is an “illegal” immigrant? Beware of False Assumptions! (i.e., all who have not legal documents are here for wrong agenda. Although some have abused the system, committed criminal acts and have evil intentions, and need to be deported, many are NOT in that category!) M...

HOPE: Your Highway To Change Hebrews 6:12-20 February 9, 2025 Review: Definition; Connection to Life; Deposited, but must be reinforced. “The enemy within”: Fear of disappointment The “Risk” worth taking! Consider the alternative. (Romans 15:13) Hope Rises Through: The witness of the Holy Spirit! Worship; reception and reinforcement of the Word of God (Romans 4:16-24) Prayer, meditation, recitatio...

HOPE: YOUR HIGHWAY TO CHANGE ROMANS 15:13; ROMANS 5:1-5 FEBRUARY 2, 2025 è Review: Define Hope; the atmosphere of faith; the war re: Hope; the “Throne Reach” of Hope! (Romans 4; Hebrews 6) è By-products of True Hope: Peace, joy (Romans 5:1, 2; Romans 15:13) è The Ultimate Result of True Hope: The Glory of God! (Romans 5:1,2) • The agency of Faith brings the restoration of peace with God! Full paym...

HOPE: Your Highway To Change Romans 4:16-22; Hebrews 6:12-20 January 19, 2025 Definition And Power Of Hope! Review: Abraham’s Hope and example The “thieves” of Hope (circumstances, others, satan, duration, delay) Romans 4:19-21: What do I consider (grant most value to; weigh most heavily) above the Lord’s presence, hope, Word? Abraham’s Temporary Failures vs. Long Term Track Record. (You are NOT t...

HOPE: YOUR HIGHWAY TO CHANGE ROMANS 4:16-22 JANUARY 12, 2025 è Hope is a mighty spiritual force that internally reaches for a result that is not yet externally seen! • Romans 15:13: Now may the God of all Hope…. • Comes from God! • Hebrews 11:1: Hope is the atmosphere that encourages faith…. Guard It! è Embracing your God-given Hope • Identify the witness of Hope in you (What is ongoing, legitimat...

Get Your Bearings! (Essentials For 2025 Spiritual Success) January 5, 2025 “STUFF” Accumulates! Endorse a “Spiritual Checkup” Invite the Lord to identify issues (anxiety level, fear, anger, bitterness, regret, shame, pride, etc.) Psalm 26:2; Psalm 139:23; Hebrews 4:13 RE-GAIN your bearings (get back to position of strength) Confess sin, especially unbelief! Re-shift focus to how God sees you! Hebr...

WHAT WOULD YOU DO? LUKE 1:5-38 DECEMBER 15, 2024 è God wants to do a work for His Glory in you …. You have to partner/participate to see it come to pass! è God’s desire can be a real threat to our agendas! (Will we submit in faith, trust, obedience?) è Compare Mary’s response to that of Zacharias. • Zacharias initially believed his circumstances were too much for the Lord. • I must beware of telli...

HOPE: YOUR HIGHWAY TO CHANGE ROMANS 5:1-5; ROMANS 15:13; PSALM 42:5 DECEMBER 8, 2024 Where is Your: difficulty; pain; failure; brokenness; addiction? è As a Believer, you have HOPE inside you by the Holy Spirit! • A voice, longing, desire …. Doesn’t go away è Hope IS: • A mighty force, part of the trinity of Main Spiritual Force (1 Corinthians 13:13) • Salvation and Hope are Inseparable (Romans 8:...

The Power Of A Biblical World View

HOPE: Your Highway To Change Romans 5:1-5; Romans 14:13; Psalm 42:5 November 10, 2024 As a Believer, you have HOPE inside you by the Holy Spirit! Hope IS: A mighty force, part of the trinity of Main Spiritual Force (1 Corinthians 13:13) Salvation and Hope are Inseparable (Romans 8:24) Hope is that God given spiritual force that internally reaches for a result that is not yet externally seen! “What...

è Truth: Daniel 2:21; John 19:11a • No person, political party, agenda is capable of fixing this nation! Only the Lord Jesus Christ, working in and through hearts can save, restore, and bring order, unity, strength, healing to our nation! è The United States is not a Theocracy. True righteousness cannot be legislated by government. The Kingdom of God is the rule of God in our hearts! è However; we...

WHY AREN’T MY PRAYERS ANSWERED? PSALM 66:18; JAMES 4:2-3 OCTOBER 20, 2024 è Blockages to Answered Prayer 1. Regarding iniquity in my heart. (Psalm 66:18) • Regard; hold onto; continue to pay attention to; hold in place of focus. Excusing, enjoying sin; (i.e. anger, lust,) 2. Failure to Ask. (James 4:2) • Sometimes, our “asker is broken” • Negligence; guilt; false view of God’s interest; pre-existi...

EPHESIANS 1: YOUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST OCTOBER 13, 2024 SESSION 6 è Ephesians 2:1-3 -The Depth of my condition before God’s Intervention è Ephesians 2:4-7 -The Power of God’s Intervention (Motivated by His Love for me) è Ephesians 2:4-10 - The Incredible Position that God has given us in Christ • I was In Him at the Cross (Romans 6:6; Galatians 2:20) • I was In Him at the Resurrection (Ephesians 2:6...