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Contending For What’s Holy!  ”And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, a Man stood opposite him with His sword drawn in His hand. And Joshua went to Him and said to Him, “Are You for us or for our adversaries?” So He said, “No, but as Commander of the army of the Lord I have now come.” And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped, a...

Luke 16:19-31 NLT Premise ⁃ The reality of heaven doesn’t cancel out the reality of hell. On the contrary having faith that heaven exist solidifies the validity of the existence of hell. Both are real places and will soon be a reality. The question is which reality will you choose? Fundamental Truths 1. The lake of fire or hell was prepared for Satan and his demons (angels who followed him) ”“Then...

Its UP From Here (A Synopsis On The Rapture) 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 NIV 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 NLT Premise - Whether we like it or not the return of the Lord is near! And we have the golden responsibility of ensuring our hearts are correct, our lives are postured after the Lord in obedience, and that we also consistently share this message of the gospel with as many as possible with the hope of r...

Is This The End?... Matthew 24:3-14 NIV Premise ⁃ Fear of the end causes many to ignore the signs of the end not understanding that knowledge of the end prepares for the reality of the end otherwise you run the risk of missing the end. Prophetic Insight 1. In order to prepare a strong defense against being deceived you must conquer ignorance that breeds fear and embrace truth that leads peace. ”Je...

My Turn! Zechariah 4:6-10 NKJV Premise ⁃ God’s turn starts, when our turn ends. Fundamental truths 1. Your life does NOT have to be miserable. There is a such thing as a life of peace, purpose, and prosperity AFTER all the mistakes, disobedience and sin. ”The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abunda...

Jesus, the Deliverer Luke 8:26-39 NLT Premise: The longer you deal with an issue, the more likely it is that you and everyone else around you will believe that it will never change. There are things within each of us that we have settled with because we’ve been dealing with it for so long and it’s too much for us to conquer on our own. But if Jesus was able to deliver then, no situation that you’v...

Matthew 26:36-46 NIV  Focus Verse  ”“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”“ Matthew 26:41 NIV  Premise  ⁃ Focus is a byproduct of understanding the weight, magnitude, and impact of the assignment given. To maintain, one must grasp the importance and value of the agenda and or mission of the one who called us from the foundation of...

The Danger Of IGNOREance 2 Peter 3:2-18 NLT Premise ⁃ Ignorance precedes destruction. Therefore coming into the knowledge of Christ Jesus is the path of and to life. Fundamental Truths 1. Ignorance precedes destruction. Only an ignorant person assumes they are wise with no knowledge. Hosea 4:6 NKJV Jude 1:10 NIV 2. Ignorance darkens the understanding, hardens the heart and creates separation from...

Luke 5:1-11 NKJV  Premise  ⁃ The command to go deeper indicates that the effort given so far has been shallow with the illusion of limitations but in reality a lack of faith and instruction. On the other hand, The command to “let down your nets” indicates you have held your nets and have not caught anything. Or in other words you have tried your way long enough, now try the Lord’s.  1. We cannot f...

Mark 4:35-41 NKJV  Premise  ⁃ How you acknowledge, address, or recognize Jesus is undeniably how you will receive and honor Him. It is in the storms of life that we find out not only what we believe but who He is!  Natural response: Storms cause fear, panic, and anxiety Spiritual expectations: Power, love, and a sound mind “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of...

Mark 5:21-43 NIV  Focus Verse  “Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”” Mark 5:36 NIV  Premise  ⁃ Doubt births fear, the word of the Lord gives birth faith.  Scriptural Insight 1. It is imperative that we don’t allow ourselves to be distracted by the distractions and discouraged by the disruptions that are seemingly getting in the way of your breakthrough when...

“Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see over the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way. When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down...

Matthew 7:21-23 NLT Premise  ⁃    To know the Lord is to obey the Lord and to obey the Lord is to Love the Lord. Fundamental Truths  1.    Search and you will find, love and you will be loved!   2.    Knowing the one who is sinless causes you to sin less.  3.    Your ear being attentive to the Lord’s servants proves your heart knows Him.  4.    Love constitutes Knowing.  5.    Having an understand...

Matthew 7:21-23 NLT Premise ⁃    To know the Lord is to obey the Lord and to obey the Lord is to Love the Lord. We must desire to experience Him continually that we may know Him more intimately. The greek word for know is ginösko.  Intimacy     •    the state of being intimate      •    a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person or group.     • ...

John 17:3 NLT Premise  ⁃ Preparation for the next life is predicated upon whom we chose to know. The goal of our relationship with the Lord is to graduate from believing, to consistently experiencing. Every phase of our relationship with the lord is wrapped up in our next encounter with him. Every level is determined by the next instruction from Him. Knowing God isn’t an outer experience but an in...

Philippians 3:10-11 NLT Philippians 3:10-11 NIV Premise: There is a recurring invitation that we are each given throughout lives. Our response to the invitation determines how desperate we want to get to know God.  The sufferings of this world are opportunities and provide the space for us to know Jesus deeper. The question is, what will be your response to His invitation when it comes? James 1:2-...

II Chronicles 7:12-16 NKJV Judges 3:1-9 NIV Premise ⁃ Humility is born when pride dies. But the question remains, will pride die because of you or God? Fundamental Truths 1. Elevation is the reward of humility! James 4:10 NKJV I Peter 5:6 NKJV Proverbs 22:4 ESV Proverbs 18:12 NKJV Proverbs 11:2 NKJV 2. Not only is humility a garment that must be put on but a requirement and standard to live by. Co...

II Kings 20:1-7 NKJV Premise  ⁃When the Lord decides to revive you assurance is granted that the death that was set before you is reversed and turned in to life! Prophetic insight  1.A true cry for personal revival should reveal constant faith although your reality says different. What is your response to a answer you didn’t expect from God? “In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death. And Isa...

Acts 14:8-22 (NKJV)  Revival has the opportunity to be born when something or someone has been presumed dead or at least a non factor.  there’s something in me that needs to come back alive  Luke pins (records) the resurrection They had to leave the people they were comfortable with  Some theologians state that Like wrote the book of acts for the defense for apostle Paul  Gentiles - people who don...

Genesis 22:1-18 NLT Premise ⁃Being a child of God gives us rights to provision as our heavenly father is willing and able to provide all that we need and desire according to His will. But there is a prerequisite; obedience is required for the provision to flow. Prophetic Insight 1.The testing of your faith is necessary in order to graduate to your next level in God. The only thing standing in betw...

Genesis 3:1-21 NLT Premise ⁃In order to be fully “covered” you must be completely “naked” Fundamental truths 1.Having knowledge of what tempts you allows the opportunity to choose between obedience and disobedience.  Genesis 2:8-9 NLT 2.The decision to choose life equates to total reliance on the instructions of your father who covers you even in the confines and boundaries of His will for you. Hi...

Psalms 121:1-8 TPT Premise ⁃Our protection as children of God solely relies on our Father who has vowed to protect us. He’s a keeper, if you want to be kept. Fundamental Truths 1.Our help and protection is not predicated upon the strength of structures and systems. But our protection comes from our protector who is our Father, Yahweh. Psalms 121:1-2 TPT 2.Just because we may not feel it or see it...

Exodus 3:14 NLT Premise ⁃Once salvation is received and Christ is welcomed into our hearts a new journey begins as we have the opportunity to explore, cultivate, and culminate relationship with God our Father, I AM. Fundamental Truths  1.Orphan like behavior is dismissed once we receive the spirit of God. Romans 8:15 NLT 2.We have this assurance, that anything and everything is possible with God a...