Freedom Church

The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you. Titus 1:5 (NIV) They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good. Titus 1:16 (NIV) You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine. Titus 2:1(NIV) For the grace of Go...

The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you. Titus 1:5 (NIV)  For there are many rebellious people, full of meaningless talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision group. They must be silenced, because they are disrupting whole households by teaching things they ought not to teach Titus 1:1...

We lead people into a new life of freedom in Jesus. Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ to further the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness— in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time, Titus 1:1-5 (NIV) and which now at his appointed season he has brought to light through the preaching e...

Our Core Values: 1. We keep Jesus the main thing. 2. We do life together. 3. We add value to the world around us. 4. We believe in the next generation. 5. We live with urgency. We lead people into a new life of freedom in Jesus. Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint… Proverbs 29:18 (NIV) We don't need any more information; we need more revelation. No eye has seen, no ear has hear...

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us… Hebrews 12:1 (NIV) Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today a...

"The Miracle in the Mundane"  Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1 (NIV) Then he prayed, "Lord, God of my master Abraham, make me successful today, and show kindness to my master Abraham. See, I am standing beside...

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us… Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)  "PERHAPS THE LORD"  "One day Jonathan son of Saul said to his young armor-bearer, "Come, let's go over to the Philistine outpost on the other side." But he did not tell...

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us… Hebrews 12:1 (NIV) Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 (NIV) One life can make a difference               The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the hum...

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)  Will we be seen as " Giants of Faith" ?  I am not trying to make you feel ashamed. I am writing this to give you a warning as my own dear children. 1 Corinthians 4:14 (N...

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us… Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)  Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)  When one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him,...

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us… Hebrews 12:1 (NIV) Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 (NIV) In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. James 2:17 (NI...

Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim. Joshua 2:1 (NIV) Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim. "Go, look over the land," he said, "especially Jericho." So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. Joshua 2:1 (NIV) Now the gates of Jericho were securely barred because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came i...

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.  Colossians 1:13-14 (NIV)  Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-2 (NIV) "Theref...

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (NIV)  Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (ESV) 4 Reasons We Don't Fight and Lead Spiritually We are unsure of ourselves We have equated providing with leading We manipulate instead of lead We've n...

"To see men filled with vision and empowered to be who God has called them to be…" "We are Kings" But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession… 1 Peter 2:9-10 (NIV)  …that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9-10 (NIV) Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you...

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us… Hebrews 12:1 (NIV) Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 (NIV) Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led...

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) Prosper:  Tsalach (Hebrew) – To push forward; to advance When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices… Proverbs 11:10 (NIV) Biblical Prosperity = Having more than you need so that you can make an eternal difference in the lives of others. G...

Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each...

…I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18 (ESV)  All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord's Supper), and to prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. Acts 2:42-47 (NLT)  And all the believers met t...

Brokenness = A spiritual state in which we come face to face with the reality of who we are. So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. For in my inner being I delight in God's law; but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me. What a wretched man I am! Who will resc...

The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice. Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side. Psalm 97:1-6 (NIV) His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles. The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth. The heav...

On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. Luke 24:1-11 (NIV)  They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. Luke 24:1-11 (NIV)  While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In thei...

They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, "Sit here while I pray." He took Peter, James and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death," he said to them. "Stay here and keep watch." Mark 14:32–38 (NIV)  Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the h...

For this reason, he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. Hebrews 2:17-18 (NIV) Early in the morning, as Jesus was on his way back to the city,...

His wisdom is profound, his power is vast. Who has resisted him and come out unscathed? He moves mountains without their knowing it and overturns them in his anger. He shakes the earth from its place and makes its pillars tremble. Job 9:4-10 (NIV)  He speaks to the sun and it does not shine; he seals off the light of the stars. He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea....