Fountain of Life Church - Sunday Gathering

The first Rhythm of spiritual growth is a daily devotion to God's word. Considering that we are living in the most biblically illiterate generation in American History, it's no wonder that the growth of the church has been stunted. Today, Pastor Joe gives us 5 ways that we can develop a daily devotion to God's word.

Paul encountered Jesus in such a powerful way that he just had to share the good news with everybody. Fountain kids joins us this Sunday as we discuss the greatest news ever! That God loves us so much that he died to save us from our sins. God wants you and me to share the good news quickly, boldly, and with the power of the Holy Spirit!

Jesus taught the spiritual principle that when we give there will be a return on that investment. Not only will we get something back, but He promises to increase our capacity through giving. When we don't give, it keeps God from multiplying the blessing. As a result, we put a lid on what God has created to overflow.

Jacob cried out to God to deliver him from Esau, but God was up to so much more than that. As Jacob continued to try to solve his problem in his own wisdom like he always had, God was preparing a struggle that would change Jacob forever. The most important thing that can come out of our season of fasting and prayer is a change in who we are. Sometimes we pray to escape the struggle when God wants...

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a promise that has transformative power for us both for the future and for the present. The key to unlocking this power in your life is twofold: to truly believe and to understand what it means. The resurrection of Jesus Christ has the power to transform you into a passionate, enthusiastic, bold, and sold-out follower of Jesus! This Easter Sunday we take time to...

What Jesus did on the cross was so much more than a simple act of love. It was a rescue. When we were utterly helpless Jesus died for us. We were held hostage to sin, but Jesus paid our ransom. To truly understand the depth of Christ’s love, we must consider both, our condition, and the cost.

Jesus told a parable to teach his followers to always pray and never give up. He shows them the power of persistence in prayer. What is that you've stopped believing and praying for? The answers don't always come as soon as we hope, but every prayer makes a difference. Today we learn how to "go the distance," in our prayers.

In order to prepare for the fight, the fighter must also train outside of the ring. The outside training, referred to as "roadwork," is done in addition to the sparring sessions inside the ring and is designed to build a fighter's endurance so that he can go the distance. For the Christian, fasting is a lot like this "roadwork" training. When we add it to the sparring session of prayer, it equips...

A fighter doesn't become a champion because he suddenly decided to get in the ring with the defending champion. Champions are forged through hours of vigorous daily training in the ring. To step into the ring without the preparation that comes from sparring would be foolish. Without an intimate daily prayer relationship, Christians will not be able to operate in the power and authority that they w...

Paul reminds the church that they are fighting a spiritual battle and must use spiritual tactics to win. God has equipped and armed us for battle, but engaging in spiritual warfare with physical tactics is like trying to win a fight by shadow boxing. Many Christians today simply don't have much of a prayer life. As a result, they find themselves as spectators sitting ringside, not engaged in the f...

God wants to expand our knowledge of who He is. There are moments in life where God wants to re-introduce Himself to us. These re-introductions teach us to put hope in who God is, and not only on what He can do.

The letter to the church in Laodicea has no mention of heresy or sexual immorality, like some of the other churches. Yet it receives the harshest rebuke. What could upset Jesus more than a church that permitted the spirit of Jezabel, or the teaching of Balaam? A church that lacked passion. A church that didn't care! How can such a church restore the passion it once served God with? Join us for the...

The church in Philadelphia was one of only two churches who were commended without any rebuke. To this church, Jesus encourages them to continue trusting in Him and promises that He will make a way, He will protect them, and He will bring them home. No matter what it is you face today, it is not your strength, but your trust in Him that will continue to carry you through!

The Church in Pergamum was commended for holding tightly to the name of Jesus, but some within the church had compromised in a very destructive way. They stood strong against the outside persecution, but they fell victim to the enemy within themselves. The temptation to compromise our values is alive and well today and Jesus is coming back soon for an uncompromising church.

The Pharisees brought a woman caught in the act of adultery before Jesus and the crowed to be judged. In epic fashion, Jesus totally turns the tables on them and reminds them of something you and I must never forget — that we, too, have sinned. The way we interact with people trapped and sin will either pull them closer or push them further away from Jesus. Join Fountain kids for this "Family 5th...

The prophet Daniel interprets a dream for King Nebuchadnezzar under the threat of death. The insights Daniel receives from the Lord give us understanding of how God works in our lives today. The interpretation of the dream reveals truths of the triumph of God's kingdom that strengthen believers to this day.

The church in Smyrna was suffering under 3 weights - poverty, slander, and imprisonment that lead some to death. Although most of us have not experienced persecution on this level, we have the same enemy that tries to use the weights of this world to crush us and the temptation to give up is real. This morning we learn from the letter to the church in Smyrna how to rise above the weight of world w...

The church in Ephesus is recognized for working hard, enduring difficulties, and standing for truth in dark times. But Jesus reminds them that without love, those things are incomplete. In a culture that is so anti-Christian it can be difficult to continue in the work of ministry while maintaining our love for God and each other. When things get rough we must be careful never to forget our first l...

Human nature is prone to an up and down pattern. We get excited, then we get bored. We are hyper focused, then distracted by everything. We are highly motivated, then we are apathetic. This translates to our relationship with God as well. So what do we do when our fire for God is flaming out? When we've seem to have gone asleep. Today we give you five steps to waking up again.