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From the Archives of 2007

“Those who have sat in darkness …. Have seen a GREAT LIGHT”! Isaiah 9:2; Matthew 4:16; Ephesians 5:8 è “Arise, shine, for your LIGHT is come, and the Glory of the Lord is risen upon you.” (Isaiah 60:1) è Light – Essential for Life • First created (Genesis1:3) – “Let there be Light” • The essence of His Being! (1 John 1:5) • The Hope of His Coming (Isaiah 9:2) è Walking in the Light 1. Starts in ou...

“THE POWER OF GIVING THANKS” NOVEMBER 22, 2020 Giving Thanks Attracts The Attention Of God • Psalm 100:4 – Connects with His Presence Giving Thanks Changes Our Perspective On Our Circumstances! • James 1:2-4 Giving Thanks Changes Our Internal Atmosphere • Breaks the poison of self-absorption • Philippians 4:6, 7 Giving Thanks “Sets The Table” For Victory In Crisis – John 6:11 • 2 Chronicles 20:20-...

Pastor Steve Franklin speaks about forgiveness.

The Kingdom Of God Versus This World November 8, 2020 This world system: fallen, broken, under the influence of the evil one…. (1 John 5:19; 2 Corinthians 4:4) driven by deception, anger, pride, fear Believers are citizens of the Kingdom of God (John 3:3; Philippians 3:20) The Kingdom of God and the world system are in direct conflict with each other! John 18:36 (“My Kingdom” ….); 1 John 2:15 (Do...

“TRUST GOD: THE KEY TO DIRECTION NOVEMBER 1, 2020 è Faith and Trust è Proverbs 3:5, 6 – Trust: To place confidence, security • Can He be Trusted? • He KNOWS us! Psalm 139 • He LOVES us and has all knowledge of who and when and what about us!  Matthew 10:29, 30  Jeremiah 29:11 – “I know the plans I have for you ….” • He is with us – Now and Eternally (Hebrews 13:5) • Recognize our understanding i...

“Winning In Warfare” October 18, 2020 Session 5 2 Timothy 2:3, 4; Ephesians 6:10-18 Review Ephesians 6:16 – The Shield of Faith: What it was, what it is. Faith: Our weapon of defense! Faith is essential: Hebrews 11:6, Romans 10:17; Romans 10:8, 9, 10 Faith overcomes the world! 1 John 5:4 Faith is a Gift of Grace: Ephesians 2:8, 9 Faith is our connection to the impossible: Matthew 17:20 Faith has i...

“Winning In Warfare” October 11, 2020 Session 4 2 Timothy 2:3, 4; Ephesians 6:10-18 Review The Shoes of Peace [internal order; state of inner rest] (Ephesians 6:15) Peace is the inner assurance, confirmation of being in line with the Spirit’s voice and direction. (See Colossians 3:15-17) What does “the disturbing of the peace” in our spirit mean? The flesh and the enemy are “peace disturbers”. Ask...

“Winning In Warfare” October 4, 2020 Sessions 3 Review: The Enemy Agenda: steal, kill, destroy (John 10:10) through lies; distraction; all out assault! “I can’t be a ‘part-time’ soldier in God’s Army” 2 Timothy 2:3, 4 “Engaged” or “Entangled”: One or the other! To be engaged: Recognize who you are! Your Identity; your inheritance; your assignment (soldier; under authority) What should I do to resp...

I/You/We = Soldiers: We are in a war; our unseen enemy must be resisted! (James 4:6-8) There are agendas for our demise!! (John 10:10; 1 Peter 5:8,9) è The enemy’s activities/methods • John 8:44: Lies; deception • Distraction, Entanglement: Mark 4:15; 2 Timothy 2:4  Can’t be soldier and civilian also. We serve at the pleasure of our Commander. • All out Assault: 1 Peter 5:8, 9 è What should I do...

I/You/We = Soldiers: We are in a war; our unseen enemy must be resisted! (James 4:6-8) There are agendas for our demise!! (John 10:10; 1 Peter 5:8,9) The enemy’s activities/methods John 8:44: Lies; deception Distraction, Entanglement: Mark 4:15; 2 Timothy 2:4 Can’t be soldier and civilian also. We serve at the pleasure of our Commander. All out Assault: 1 Peter 5:8, 9 What should I do to Respond?...

“HEARING THE VOICE OF GOD” AUGUST 16, 2020 SESSION 2 1 CORINTHIANS 2:6-16; JOHN 16:13-15 Review: He speaks; Our “hearing issues” Hindrances; Practical Approach: Praise and Thanksgiving; Invitation (Revelation 3:20) è Revelation 3:20; Remember Luke 11:11-13 è How Do We Hear the Voice of God • The Word (Logos, Scripture)  2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20, 21; John 6:63; Spirit Breathes Life to the Writ...

è God speaks today! è We Have the Spirit of Truth in us • He speaks …. John 16:13 • He declares what the Father has granted the Son! (John 16:14, 15)  Reveals our identity and our inheritance in Christ [affirmation, ability and authority] • Hindrances to hearing (static)  Internal …. Mind (collects info from spirit, brain); will; emotions  World-system …. “Under the influence” (1 John 5:19)  D...

“Four Keys to Navigating These Perilous Times” June 14, 2020 Can feel like “coming apart at the seams”; The nation and the Church is being shaken, issues are rising to the surface! (Primarily pride, fear, punitive anger) The Truth from our God The real issue: (Matthew 15:19) Heart Condition – core cause; John 8:31,32; Hebrews 4:12, 13 Ephesians 6:12 What can I Do? PRAY: It’s Your Access to every P...

“Breaking the Curse Of Prejudice” June 7, 2020 Hebrews 4:12, 13; Matthew 15:19; Proverbs 4:23 Prejudice: An internal, spiritual condition that pre-judges someone’s value, motives, or positions based on externals [such as skin color, ethnicity, cultural expression, educational, political, economic condition, etc.] and/or any perceived internal condition or position. What is the problem? Race? Ethni...

Dear Ones: ​First of all, know that Deena and I and your Pastors are praying for you and your family!!For your entire well-being...spirit, soul, body, financial, and relational !! Secondly, in obedience to Romans 13:1-2, and since Federal and State guidelines have been put in place to suspend all meetings of our size, we are not conducting "In -Person" services until further notice as permitted by...

FEAR: The Deadly Disease Sessions 1 & 2 “The Voice of God IS NOT the Voice of Fear” 2 Timothy 1:7; 1 John 4:16, 18 What is fear? A spiritual force, the root of which is unbelief, which is a vehicle of the evil one, to steal, kill, and destroy all that a Good God has in store for me. (2 Timothy 1:7; John 10:10) Fear is an inner projection of an undesired result. Who is behind fear? John 10:10; 1 Pe...

FEAR: The Deadly Disease March 8, 2020 “The Voice of God IS NOT the Voice of Fear” 2 Timothy 1:7; 1 John 4:16, 18 What is fear? A spiritual force, the root of which is unbelief, which is a vehicle of the evil one, to steal, kill, and destroy all that a Good God has in store for me. (2 Timothy 1:7; John 10:10) Fear is an inner projection of an undesired result. Who is behind fear? John 10:10; 1 Pet...

“Taking Your Prayer To A New Level” Ephesians 3:20; 1 Corinthians 2:9, 10 March 1, 2020 The Power Of Desiring a new level of intimacy with the Lord Ask for it!!!! (Matthew 7:7; James 4:2) The Problem of “wrong motive asking” (James 4:3) Asking for the “Above and Beyond” Ephesians 3:20; 1 Corinthians 2:9, 10 Praying with Authority Matthew 16:18, 19

Your Supernatural Partners In Prayer February 16, 2020 Romans 8:24-28; 1 Corinthians 2:9-13 The Holy Spirit is praying in You!!! (Romans 8:26) Weakness, fatigue, and ignorance is the atmosphere the Spirit’s voice is mightily affective! Sometimes, when we are internally conflicted, confused, disheartened, our thoughts and feelings have blocked the Spirit’s voice. The Spirit is bearing witness in ou...

Why Do I Need The Prayer Of Someone Else? What Difference Does It Make? February 9, 2020 Review: You have a Pastor’s (Shepherd) daily prayers. Why do I need the prayers of others? God’s design Examples of Jesus; Paul (Matthew 26; Luke 22; 2 Corinthians 1:8-11) “Then Came Amalek!” (Exodus 17:8) Who/what is Amalek? Outward Attacks: i.e. sickness; relationship brokenness; financial destruction; injur...

Your Pastor’s Daily Prayer For You Video Version Session 4 Ephesians 3:14-20 Strengthened with might: (supernatural strength, energy) That Christ may dwell (at home) in your heart through faith! Rooted/Grounded in Love Internal competition for the life of the Root or the Pollution of the soil of our hearts. Ignorance of His Presence (the Spirit) and His Power The Love of God is poured out in our h...

Your Pastor’s Daily Prayer For You February 2, 2020 Session 4 Ephesians 3:14-20 Strengthened with might: (supernatural strength, energy) That Christ may dwell (at home) in your heart through faith! Rooted/Grounded in Love Internal competition for the life of the Root or the Pollution of the soil of our hearts. Ignorance of His Presence (the Spirit) and His Power The Love of God is poured out in ou...

Review: The Heart of the Great Shepherd His callings: His assistants Shepherd’s role; poimenos; oversee; prayer; feeding; encouragement; correction. Daily Prayers for the “sheep” Revelation of Identity; the Father’s love; heart Protection; order Authority in Jesus’ Name Supernatural Favor Prayer #3: Numbers 6:22-27 The Blessing! (Transported via people/words.) (Numbers 6:24, 27) The Heart of the F...

Review: The Heart of the Great Shepherd His callings: His assistants Shepherd’s role; poimenos; oversee; prayer; feeding; encouragement; correction. Daily Prayers for the “sheep” Revelation of Identity; the Father’s love; heart Protection; order Authority in Jesus’ Name Supernatural Favor Prayer #3: Numbers 6:22-27 The Blessing! (Transported via people/words.) (Numbers 6:24, 27) The Heart of the F...