Fellowship Church Poplar Bluff

Failure is a good thing.  When we expose our problem of sin, we finally realize that we need change.  Secret sin is too easy to jusify.  We need so desperately to be open to failing so that we can move forward in our "change" process with God.  What do you need to be honest about?

Change cannot happen until we admit and believe that we are not our own.  Scripture states that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit.  We must submit ourselve FULLY to God so that He can transform us inside and out.

The people who are going to experience real change in their life are the people who overcome problems and failure.  God is ready to help when we are willing to try.  Change is waiting for you.

The presence of hardship is the environment where God does good things and exciting things.  Hardship could be a powerful opportunity for God's people to bring glory to His name.

Burdens realized can be the start of something wonderful if given to God.  If we are sufficiently bothered by injustice, sin, or needs, we can change our world.  What bothers you about this world that you belive God can change through you?

The most critical step for real change in your life is admitting you have a problem.  Much like addicts in a 12-step program, we need to admit we are sinners (confess) and be healed.

We find that our culture is placing the importance of dad lower and lower.  The truth is that a dad is a significant part of leading a family.  Dads are needed and dads are important.

Jesus ministry was characterized by embracing the kinds of people that the regular religious folk of his time did not want to embrace.  With this message, pastor Byron concludes the A.D. series by challenging us to open our hearts to people in our culture who are difficult to embrace.

In the book of Acts, Jesus' words and the teaching of the Apostles were transformative.  The church grew exponentially.  New converts were won every day because of the Word.  Since then, it has become quite apparent that of all the books you could have, the Bible is most valuable.

One of the most powerful stories in the New Testament regarding conversions and great change is that of Saul's experience on the road to Damascus and then his very different life thereafter.  This is a message stemming from the A.D. series based on the book of Acts.

One of the most amazing qualites about God is that He is so personal, knowing us fully, and, at the same time, so powerful.  Jim Sanders sets forth this message about what God is truly about.

When we look at the book of Acts, we find how God intervened in amazing ways.  But, just as amazing and effective were His noninterventions.  God sometimes allows events to transpire without any action and we find out that there was a reason.  We can find several clues to answer the question, "Why did God allow this to happen?".  May we trust God with our lives no matter the circumstances.

Looking at Barnabas, we can see how encouragement is vital for a movement of God.  Are you an encourager?

To be authentic in the midst of others can bring about a great movement of God.  When we are sincere and honest with others, God can do a great work in us and through us.

Many today sum up any afflictin or sickness as persecution of faith.  Literally being persecuted because of your faith is a very differnt experience.  Persecution of the early church was far greater than most of us will ever know.  May we know the difference and be ready to stand when the forces around us truly persecute us for our faith in Christ.

Waiting is a lost art in today's world.  We don't want to wait for anything.  Sometimes God wants us to wait on Him.  And, it's in the waiting that God develops our faith in Him.

The people that God will bless and use the most are those who listen to the Spirit and respond with, "yes".  What is the Spirit of God saying to you today?

The message of Easter is one of transformation.  Jesus didn't just die on the cross for our forgiveness, but for our heart to be transformed.  This message starts the series following A.D. on NBC.

What are you doing with the time you've been given?  As disciples of Jesus, the greatest concern we should have is one of 'what we are doing with our time'.

The message of Easter is one of transformation.  Jesus didn't just die on the cross for our forgiveness, but for our heart to be transformed.  This message starts the series following A.D. on NBC.

We live in a world where truth is bendable.  Promises are empty.  Words are cheap.  Jesus calls us to be people of integrity and follow through with our promises.  We are the light in a dark and untruthful world.

We are so blessed when we allow God control.  We are blessed when we surrender to one another as well.  The world will see Jesus in us when we do.

We are blessed due to internal matters.  Part of the series Blessed.

When Jesus taught that it is more blessed to give than to receive, He was uncovering the secret to fulfillment.  To be blessed is in direct relation to what is sown.

When Jesus said, "The Kingdom of God is like a pearl...", he was explaining real commitment.  Commitment requires loyalty and perseverance.  And, commitment is indicative of what is on the inside.  What do you value the most in life?