Greater Life Church

When satan starts wrecking our life, he does not stop. He will spare nothing: children, finances, health. The only thing that will spare us is the grace of God. Far too many are running from God and that protection. The bible says that even if we make our bed in hell, God will find us. How many times have we been on the wrong road, and God interviewed and changed our path? God will search until He...

When satan starts wrecking our life, he does not stop. He will spare nothing: children, finances, health. The only thing that will spare us is the grace of God. Far too many are running from God and that protection. The bible says that even if we make our bed in hell, God will find us. How many times have we been on the wrong road, and God interviewed and changed our path? God will search until He...

In relationships, it is important to be received. We want to be liked and to have our interest in someone to respond with a similar interest. This is true in all relationships. God is no different. He wants us to respond to His love for us with a love for Him. God will receive us just as we are, not as we will be. He loves us even in our current state. When we get ready to move towards God, we hav...

In relationships, it is important to be received. We want to be liked and to have our interest in someone to respond with a similar interest. This is true in all relationships. God is no different. He wants us to respond to His love for us with a love for Him. God will receive us just as we are, not as we will be. He loves us even in our current state. When we get ready to move towards God, we hav...

In our text from Matthew, Jesus’ aunt approached him to ask that her sons be given a place on either side of Jesus in His kingdom. Jesus responds by asking if they could drink the cup that He was to drink. Even after three years of His ministry, they did not understand that the Kingdom of God was not to be an earthly kingdom and that to be a true follower of Jesus was to be a servant. They said th...

In our text from Matthew, Jesus’ aunt approached him to ask that her sons be given a place on either side of Jesus in His kingdom. Jesus responds by asking if they could drink the cup that He was to drink. Even after three years of His ministry, they did not understand that the Kingdom of God was not to be an earthly kingdom and that to be a true follower of Jesus was to be a servant. They said th...

In our text, the Psalmist used an illustration of the depths of the sea to describe what God is trying to tell us. If we are to experience what God has for us, we have to launch out away from the security of the shore and seek the depths of the deep waters. Too many are responding to the deep call from the Lord with a shallow response. God is not appealing to our shallowness, but the depth of our...

In our text, the Psalmist used an illustration of the depths of the sea to describe what God is trying to tell us. If we are to experience what God has for us, we have to launch out away from the security of the shore and seek the depths of the deep waters. Too many are responding to the deep call from the Lord with a shallow response. God is not appealing to our shallowness, but the depth of our...

Our text from Psalms is at the root of everything that we do. It is one of the Psalms of accent that was sung on the way into worship. It begins in the depths of sorrow with a cry to the Lord. No matter how low we may be, if we raise our voice to call on God, He will hear us. Though we are unworthy, God’s love is forgiving. If He were to hold us accountable for our iniquities, none of us would hav...

Our text from Psalms is at the root of everything that we do. It is one of the Psalms of accent that was sung on the way into worship. It begins in the depths of sorrow with a cry to the Lord. No matter how low we may be, if we raise our voice to call on God, He will hear us. Though we are unworthy, God’s love is forgiving. If He were to hold us accountable for our iniquities, none of us would hav...

If someone were to ask us if we trusted the Lord, we would not hesitate to say yes. But do we really trust the Lord? When things are going well, we are happy to trust Him, but when the going is tough, or He asks us to do something difficult, we falter. We believe in Him, but we fall short of trusting Him. Our text is a familiar one. The men had toiled and were cleaning their nets after an unsucces...

If someone were to ask us if we trusted the Lord, we would not hesitate to say yes. But do we really trust the Lord? When things are going well, we are happy to trust Him, but when the going is tough, or He asks us to do something difficult, we falter. We believe in Him, but we fall short of trusting Him. Our text is a familiar one. The men had toiled and were cleaning their nets after an unsucces...

Out text from James is one of the most important in the New Testament. James paints a portrait of three things that are essential to the church. First, he speaks about the church’s power is in its prayer and worship. When we offer our worship in prayer and song, we make a spiritual connection to God Himself. James cites a church that operates in the realm of healing. James advised calling on the e...

Out text from James is one of the most important in the New Testament. James paints a portrait of three things that are essential to the church. First, he speaks about the church’s power is in its prayer and worship. When we offer our worship in prayer and song, we make a spiritual connection to God Himself. James cites a church that operates in the realm of healing. James advised calling on the e...

Pastor Hughes shares a story of a stolen painting. The thieves painted over parts of the picture to disguise it, but experts discovered the actual work and recovered it. Life has a way of covering us over with the results of the things that happen to us. God is in the recovery business. Our text tells us that Jesus came to save those that are lost. Like that piece of art, God’s original masterpiec...

Pastor Hughes shares a story of a stolen painting. The thieves painted over parts of the picture to disguise it, but experts discovered the actual work and recovered it. Life has a way of covering us over with the results of the things that happen to us. God is in the recovery business. Our text tells us that Jesus came to save those that are lost. Like that piece of art, God’s original masterpiec...

Everything that happens to us in life shapes us; the good and the bad. Life has a way of pressing us into its mold, but Paul writing to the church a Philipai tells us be not conformed. Paul admonishes us that there is a better way than allowing life and the things that happen to force us into a shape inconsistent with our Christian walk. Paul says to be careful for nothing. The original Greek word...

Everything that happens to us in life shapes us; the good and the bad. Life has a way of pressing us into its mold, but Paul writing to the church a Philipai tells us be not conformed. Paul admonishes us that there is a better way than allowing life and the things that happen to force us into a shape inconsistent with our Christian walk. Paul says to be careful for nothing. The original Greek word...

Our world lives in fear. Our world does not focus on all the good things that happen; they focus on all the challenges. If we are not careful, we can fall into the trap of believing all the bad things we hear. It is all too easy to let life define us rather than allowing our relationship with God to define us. When we are baptized, our sins are forgiven. The bible says that He erases the record, b...

Our world lives in fear. Our world does not focus on all the good things that happen; they focus on all the challenges. If we are not careful, we can fall into the trap of believing all the bad things we hear. It is all too easy to let life define us rather than allowing our relationship with God to define us. When we are baptized, our sins are forgiven. The bible says that He erases the record, b...

There is a principle in life that you cannot avoid. Paul expresses this principle to the Galatian church that what you sow, you will reap. The word sow is an action word. It is not a thought or desire but an intentional effort. So much is lost in life because good thoughts and intentions never make it past that stage and into action. What do we hold in our hands right now? What possibilities do we...

There is a principle in life that you cannot avoid. Paul expresses this principle to the Galatian church that what you sow, you will reap. The word sow is an action word. It is not a thought or desire but an intentional effort. So much is lost in life because good thoughts and intentions never make it past that stage and into action. What do we hold in our hands right now? What possibilities do we...

Brother Hughes misplaced his wallet today. As he began to look around his office, he became concerned because he could not find it. He called Sister Hughes to look for it at home, but as he talked to her, he found the wallet in a place where he had just looked. At that moment, God spoke to him and said, “What else are you not seeing that is right there?” Our text is another case of not seeing what...

Brother Hughes misplaced his wallet today. As he began to look around his office, he became concerned because he could not find it. He called Sister Hughes to look for it at home, but as he talked to her, he found the wallet in a place where he had just looked. At that moment, God spoke to him and said, “What else are you not seeing that is right there?” Our text is another case of not seeing what...

The conie mentioned in our text is a couscous creature. The bible says although they are little, they are are wise. Most historians believe these were a small animal that lived int eh desert. Probably about the size of a rabbit, they are a timid animal. They do not have claws, or thick skin or powerful teeth. Conies have many natural enemies, so they have to be very careful as they go about their...