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Walking In Authority Through Submission Session 1 October 2, 2022 Matthew 16:5-27 Today’s crisis can cause us to forget His track record of faithfulness. (Matthew 16:5-12) We wrongly see the need/problem He is still the “Anointed One” and still the Son of God. He has all ability and He is present in and with us. (Matthew 16:13-17) We have a perspective problem. I/you can’t fix this …. But we can c...

Throwing Our Spiritual Growth Into Reverse Session September 4, 2022 Galatians 3:1-4 FAST PATH TO REVERSE - Heading Backwards! (Throwing our Growth into Reverse!) “Spiritual witchcraft”: the deception of judgmental legalism and its proponents. (Also, can be anything or anyone which deceives, “casts a spell”) False prophets, teachers, teachings (1 Corinthians 4:4) Lost the living reality, revelatio...

The Continuing Process Of “Growing Up” (In Christ) Session 2 August 7, 2022 1 Corinthians 3: Ephesians 4:14, 15; 2 Peter 3:18 Review: Characteristics of immaturity “Babies World” The Lord’s call to His children: Grow! (And never stop growing!) How does Growth take place? Food, exercise (activity), rest Knowledge, character, life skills, disciplines, social skills ✶ “Jesus GREW in wisdom, stature,...

The Continuing Process Of “Growing Up” (In Christ) 1 Corinthians 3: Ephesians 4:14, 15 July 24, 2022 Characteristics of Immaturity (1 Corinthians 3:1-4) Babies: can’t feed themselves; cry when uncomfortable; demand attention; center of own universe; wanting what another has. Envy: Contentious; rivalry; jealousy Strife: Contention; quarrelling; wrangling debates 1 Corinthians 3:4-8 Fractious, “hero...

Pastor Steve Franklin and Pastor Jeremiah Castille Preaching

How To Know If Your Love Is Genuine Love: The Essential Element; The Greatest Gift July 10, 2022 Session 4 1 Corinthians 13…. (Agape) Love is a Spiritual Force, flowing from the Heart of God, that resides is the spirit/heart of a Believer that desires and acts for another’s best! Arises from spirit, affects the soul; “changes lens” Is not self-absorbed; thinks, plans, desires NO evil on another! I...

How To Know If Your Love Is Genuine June 12, 2022 Session 3 Love (Agape) is life’s most powerful, spiritual force. Love is God’s character, God’s motivation, God’s reach to us. God’s Love is granted without conditions, and does not diminish. God’s love is received and connected by our new birth through Christ and is developed by the presence of His Spirit in us! Love: the test of a True disciple (...

June 5, 2022 Session 2 (God’s Ultimate Test) Love is greater than Gifts! (1 Corinthians 13:1-3) Love involves the suffering of perseverance. (1 Corinthians 13:4a) Love wants the Best for others! (1 Corinthians 13:4; love is secure; Not pretentious; not arrogant) Love views all with high value! Love is not self-absorbed! Love is not easily angered, and does not imagine, plan, carry out harm or loss...

How To Know If Your Love Is Genuine May 15, 2022 Session 1 1 Corinthians 13; 1 John 4:16-18; Romans 5:5 What separates Agape from other forms of Love? “If” vs. “Done”; “Common Connection” vs. “Covenant”; “Appearance” vs. “Nakedness” Love Suffers Long Love is not a mere emotion Love involves commitment …. and pain (it hurts) Love is patient, growing through perseverance and waiting Love involves te...

Mothers: Carriers of LIFE!!! May 8, 2022 Psalm 139:13-16 Thank You, Mothers!!! (Proverbs 31:28-31) For seeing yourselves as honored, “hand-picked” by Father God to be the earthly agent of birth to a loved, chosen, eternal life! (a chosen carrier, not an author or controller) For seeing yourself as God’s choice to carry His gift and not terminate for your own convenience. No one could take your pla...

What is True, God-given Hope? An internal, spiritual force which reaches for a desired result that is not yet seen. Who is the Author of true Hope? (Romans 15:13) – “The God of all Hope fill you with …. That you may abound in Hope”. What is the essential vehicle of Hope? (1 Peter 1:3) – “Living Hope through the Resurrection” Who Administers true Hope? (Romans 8:11) – The Spirit of God who raised C...

Daily Highlights of the Holy Week Sunday: Palm Sunday, the Triumphant entry into Jerusalem (spends the night in Bethany) Monday: Weeps over Jerusalem; Cleanses the Temple Tuesday: Olivet Discourse on way back to Bethany Judas bargains with Sanhedrin to betray Jesus Wednesday: Silent Thursday: After sunset, eats Passover Meal; Judas departs; Lord’s Supper instituted; *Jesus’ Prayer: John 17 Gethsem...

THE HOLY SPIRIT’S MINISTRY IN THE BELIEVER: LIFE’S “GAMECHANGER” JOHN 16:7 APRIL 3, 2022 è The Supernatural Advantage • The Helper, Paraklétos (John 14:16, 17) • Another: “Just Like Me” • Intimate, Present (John 14:17) • My Teacher (John 14:26) • My Source of Truth (John 14:17; John 15:28) • My Counselor, Encourager, Guide (John 16:13-16) • My Perfect Prayer Partner (Romans 8:26) è My “Convicter”:...

THE PURPOSE AND REWARDS OF GODLY SUFFERING MARCH 13, 2022 è What is Godly Suffering? Identification with Jesus (2 Timothy 3:12; 1 Peter 4:1; Philippians 1:29) • Suffering in line with the will of God. è Forms of Godly suffering • Ridicule (Isaiah 53:3; Matthew 9:24) • The world system (1 John 5:19) • Resistance: • Our own flesh (Galatians 5:17; Romans 8:7) • The devil (1 Peter 5:8) • Rejection/Dis...

Pastor Steve Franklin Preaching about Wisdom

Pastor Steve Franklin Preaching

TAKING NEW GROUND FEBRUARY 6, 2022 SESSION 4 HEBREWS 3:7 – HEBREWS 4:16 [BACKGROUND IS NUMBERS 13 & NUMBER 14] è Unbelief: the greatest enemy of God’s Best (Hebrews 3:12; Hebrews 3:19; Hebrews 4:2) è Review è Unbelief: the Fatal Flaw to Growth • Hebrews 11:1, 2 – [What it is] * • Hebrews 11:6 – the prerequisite • Faith comes …. Romans 10:17 • Faith’s operational partner (Galatians 5:6) è The Power...

TAKING NEW GROUND JANUARY 23, 2022 SESSION 3 HEBREWS 3:7 – HEBREWS 4:16 [BACKGROUND IS NUMBERS 13 & NUMBER 14] è Review: The danger of refusing to move forward! The real enemy: Unbelief; disobedience; focus on circumstances; wrong enemies; wrong leadership; rest: prayer keys è Unbelief: Our ultimate and ongoing enemy! è How unbelief operates: our mind is the key battleground (See Numbers 13, Numbe...

TAKING NEW GROUND JANUARY 16, 2022 SESSION 2 HEBREWS 3:7 – HEBREWS 4:16 [BACKGROUND IS NUMBERS 13 & NUMBER 14] è Review: The danger of refusing to move forward! The real enemy: Unbelief; disobedience; focus on circumstances; wrong enemies; wrong leadership è Operating in God’s Rest: Hebrews 3:18 – Hebrews 4:12 • What God’s Rest means, and doesn’t mean [Not passive towards seeking the Lord.] • Inte...

TAKING NEW GROUND JANUARY 9, 2022 SESSION 1 HEBREWS 3:7 – HEBREWS 4:12 [BACKGROUND IS NUMBERS 13 & NUMBER 14] Identify The Necessity Of Growth è The Will/Purpose of God (2 Corinthians 3:17, 18; Philippians 2:13; Romans 12:2 è Day of trial  Tests, trials are opportunities!  Connected to Blessing!  Standing at Crossroads: Corporately AND Personally  Trials, testing, questions, fears, rejection,...

Oh Come Let Us Adore Him

DECEMBER 12, 2021 GALATIANS 4:4-6 SESSION 2 è Review: Ecclesiastes 3:1, 2; Psalm 31:15; Daniel 2:20-22 Seek …. Search …. Submit è Enemies of God’s Perfect Timing and how to overcome and see God’s mighty plans for you come to pass!! • Our perceptions of other’s opinions (Matthew 1:19) [“People think I should __________________”] {Fear, anxiety induced} Stop and give the Lord a chance to speak! • Ou...

THE PERFECT TIMING OF THE LORD DECEMBER 5, 2021 è God is a God of “appointed” times and seasons (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 2; Hebrews 9:27) è The Advent of Christ, the Consummate, “appointed time” of God (Galatians 4:4-6) è Seeking the Lord’s times for you! • Nothing takes the Lord by surprise …. But we can step out of the perfect timing of the Lord through our disobedience! • Seek Him • Worship and petit...

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 è (Psalm 95:2) From Yadah (thanksgiving, praise); from root “yad” hand. Thus the lifting of one’s hands in thanks. è Thanksgiving opens the door “to worship, intimacy with the Father (Psalm 100:4, 5) and lines up with obedience. è Verbal Thanksgiving is a holy act of worship. (Hebrews 13:15) è Thanksgiving is an act of obedience. (1 Thessalonians 5:18) è Thanksgiving is our weapo...

“Overcoming The Spirit Of Fear” The Mindset Of The Spirit Session 5 November 7, 2021 2 Timothy 1:7: A sound mind [ordered, peaceful, truthful] The mind of Christ! (1 Corinthians 2:6-15) The Spirit’s ministry in the Believer (Galatians 4:6; Romans 5:5; John 16:13-15; Romans 8:15-17) Welcome the Holy Spirit’s Presence in your life! [Worship, Prayer, Word] Ask for His counsel, perspective, ability Wa...