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Quitting. That’s it. People quit all the time or at the very least struggle with the temptation to quit. Even Jesus wrestled, in one of His darkest hours, with the temptation to quit?! But HE won the battle and now, we can too!  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

In every situation we have two options: EITHER Look for God in it  OR Lose Sight of God in it.  And IF God is in it… His COMFORT will enable us to walk through the valley and His COURAGE will enable us to walk on water!  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

Satan is a liar. In Luke 4, he promised to give Jesus what wasn’t his to give and offered Jesus what HE already had! He’s still telling the same lie today - don’t fall for it! ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

The Book of Proverbs was written by the wisest man to ever live and canonized into Holy Scripture, making it the divinely inspired and infallible Word of God. It would make sense to read it and apply its wisdom in our everyday lives! This sermon highlights 4 of those proverbs. ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

Mary, the mother of Jesus, not only BELIEVED-IN God, she ACTED-ON His goodness - we should follow her example! And…it would be wise to follow her advice in John 2:5 - “Whatever Jesus tells you - do it!”  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

In the Book of Acts, Peter’s prison chains fell off AFTER he responded to God, NOT before — there is a miracle on the other side of our obedience.  When life is trying to defeat you, the instruction is clear… “Quick! Get Up!”  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

This sermon = 4 verses, 4 points,  4 stories. It’s not complicated, and according to the Bible, following Jesus and doing life with others isn’t supposed to be either!  Difficult and messy at times? Yes. But there is something divine and supernatural about the beautiful Simplicity of our Faith!   ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

Faith, at its essence, involves some RISK and requires some WAITING on the Lord! We ALL need it and it’s available to us ALL! Wilson Flavius brilliantly illustrates the beauty and power of the believer’s life of faith!  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

The parable of the prodigal son is not just about one son, it’s about two - the LOST son and the GOOD son. You may be surprised to learn that BOTH sons have issues! One “LEAVES BEHIND” the love & grace of the Father, while the other “LOSES SIGHT” of His love & grace.  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

The message of the Cross is simple…God is no longer counting people’s sins against them. He canceled the debt of the self-destructive, the self-righteous and the simply selfish.  Our part? Just BELIEVE that He did it and put your trust in Him! ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

On Palm Sunday we celebrate the beginning of Jesus’ journey to the cross, where He would not only COVER the PENALTY of sin, but CANCEL the POWER of sin. To accomplish what He was called to do, Jesus prayed often… He instructs us to do the same and He shows us how. ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

Luke 6 is one of the most difficult teachings of Jesus - loving people is challenging enough, but loving our enemies?? The good news is that’s it’s been done before, and with God, we can keep on moving forward!  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

In Mark 8, we see HOW Jesus interacted with 4 types of people - the crowd, the religious, the lost and the misguided. If we can look at what Jesus DID, we can learn what we should DO!  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

There’s two kinds of “Lost” in this life - Sin and Religion. Those who don’t care that Jesus went to the cross - and those who nailed Jesus to the cross. (Heathens & Pharisees) Thank God - HE doesn’t give up on either!   ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

Some things in life are not only TAUGHT, they’re CAUGHT. God gives us a “Great-Go” in Scripture - a race to run - and it ISN’T accomplished by merely absorbing information in a classroom or church setting. It happens “on-the-move” and with people!!  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

Something supernatural happens when we choose to “run with God!”  KEEP RUNNING ~ even when you’re scared ~ even when it’s difficult ~ and even if others stop!  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

In a world where there are no real guarantees, we CAN ALWAYS TRUST that God’s Word is 100% reliable! So… Obey the Word of God - be Strong and Courageous - and Don’t be Afraid or Discouraged.  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

How much does your faith in God affect your decisions in life? When we lean on HIM…”maybe” is more than enough!  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

When we follow God, our energy & ability is almost supernatural ~ When we run from God, everything is overwhelming & exhausting! ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

People (all of us) naturally tend to complicate things, but Jesus doesn’t do that; in fact, He makes it crystal clear in Scripture what God says is MOST important in this life!  Maybe “that” should be our goal for the New Year… ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

Ever notice how things aren’t as scary or difficult if someone goes with you!  Well the angels of the Lord made it clear in the OT and the NT that “God is with us!” God WON’T fail you because he’s 100% faithful and He CAN’T fail you because He’s God!!  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

Bamana Larsen delivers a poignant and pastoral sermon on the absolute necessity for the “fear of the Lord” in our lives as we grow in our walk with God.  God has a plan for our lives and the enemy has a plan for our lives…which plan we choose to follow is entirely up to us!  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

Take heart! Today is the tomorrow you were so worried about! The default of life is anxious and afraid, but with God, we have another option… 🙂 God is always more than enough! So, maybe the issue is NOT needing more of Him, but just needing LESS of ourselves. #GetEmpty ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

Do you ever say you’re going to do something - but then you don’t? You’re not alone. Peter lied to Jesus and the apostle Paul admits that he talks about doing one thing but then ends up doing the exact opposite …and he can’t stop! Maybe we can all relate with his frustration when he asks, “Is there anyone who can do anything for me?”  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

Psalm 23 and Matthew 11 give us the 3-Part Secret to a life of Peace and Power…and it’s the ORDER that makes it really work!  Rest in God, Work with God and Glorify God.  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook