No Limits with Pastor Delman Coates Podcast

Life has a way of dealing us one difficult blow after another. And when we feel down, it is not unusual to find ourselves looking down. We look down by falling into despair. We look down by worrying about the future. We look down by contemplating giving up and throwing in the towel, not just on the problem, but for some, on life altogether. But we don’t have to keep looking down. Instead, we can c...

As followers of Christ, we have an all-access pass to the presence and power of God. The image of a door or gate that is described in today’s key verse is not the same as a door in your house with hinges and a handle to open and close them and lock them for security. No, this door is a stone enclosure or gate that provided access to the entrance of a stockade where sheep were kept. A shepherd woul...

One of the greatest challenges we face as humans is figuring out how to keep the torch of our lives lit while we are trying to run our race. So many people, start this race filled with hope, optimism, and determination, but then somewhere along the way, the flame that lights their lives goes out. Extinguished by hardship, trauma, or racism. Extinguished by trying to survive in a world of diminishi...

Do you know who you are? Do you know where your identity is rooted? If you’ve been asking yourself these questions, I want to help you answer them. You are not your past mistakes, you are not a relationship you were (or are) in, and you are not the sin you struggle with. If you have given your life to Christ. You are His. Your identity is found in Jesus. 2 Corinthians 5:17 tells us, “This means th...

One of my favorite things to talk about is prayer, specifically, the power of prayer. When we pray, we access the power of Almighty God. We can see amazing things we’ve only dreamed of come to fruition through prayer. But in this message, I want us to look at how exactly we get results through prayer. There are three specific things you must do if you want to see your prayers bring results. Let’s...

Our world has changed so much in the last few years. Technology has changed. Traveling has changed. Communication has changed. Even the way we order food and go grocery shopping has changed. It is important that we realize that all of this change is going to affect the church, and we might need to be willing to do church differently if we’re going to exist in such a different world. I believe base...

As a follower of Christ, you have a special assurance. In the face of life’s uncertainties and in the midst of life’s ups and downs, you don’t have to worry because God will take care of you. After all, Jesus described Himself in Scripture as “the good Shepherd.” And as our good Shepherd, Jesus promises to take care of us in three specific ways. Let’s look at those three ways now.

Are you feeling spiritually deficient? Does it seem like God is farther away than He should be? Has your faith river gone dry? As you face the difficulties of life — the parts you cannot speed up, the tough and trying times — have you failed to connect with God in a meaningful way? If so, you probably feel as though your river has dried up. Though you are thirsty and in need of water, you have now...

Everything we do is predicated on trust. Stephen Covey said, “Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships.” Trust is so central to the moral arc of the universe that Scripture is replete with aphorisms and admonitions about it. Proverbs 3:5 famously says, “Trust in the Lord with all your hear...

The distance between where we are and where we want to be is what I call “the meantime.” As you read this, do you find yourself waiting “in the meantime?” Are you content with where you are, or do you just long for the destination? Do not skip over these days, God wants you to find joy in the journey. And that truth is what we’re going to look into further in today’s message. Specifically we’re go...

In Jeremiah 33, he and his people find themselves in a world that is near the brink of utter ruin and near collapse. The armies of King Nebuchadnezzar are advancing on Jerusalem, and the city streets are soon to be lined with dead people who once walked upon them. From all accounts, the situation is bleak; the city is doomed. Jeremiah himself is in prison for preaching against the king and his gov...

Why do I need the church?” It is an interesting question many people are asking. You can date online, shop online, and be educated online. This is not to say that watching online should not be an option. It has its place, but why take the time to get up, shower, get dressed, eat breakfast, and deal with traffic, when you can just relax and recline at home? It is a question that just a cursory sear...

Grief is an emotion that no one desires to experience, but that everyone inevitably faces. It’s the complex of feelings and emotions that consumes one’s heart when tragedy strikes – from shock to denial to anger to guilt to mourning. But as tough as grief is, as difficult as it is to lose someone you love, there is something redemptive about it. Yes, there is pain, but there is also such a thing a...

God has a way of interrupting our regular routine in life with a challenge designed to determine the integrity of our walk and the strength of our love for Him. The test is designed to determine if we are as serious as we say we are. Often times, we do not know when this test is going to come, and therefore we must stay ready. This means being consistent and strong in our faith. If God sent a test...

When you wait on God, when you remain obedient to Him, you will gain strength. He will strengthen and set you up for a future greater than you can imagine. God has plans for you that are beyond your wildest dreams. There is no greater plan for your life than God’s. And this is why we so often have to go through trials and tribulations, to prepare us for the future. God uses these trials and tribul...

As I read today’s key text, I wonder why the writer of this text would duplicate such a shameful incident from Abraham’s life? Why tell us again about this moral flaw and ethical vulnerability in the character profile of such a great man of God? Why tell us that? What are we to gain from reading about his moral weakness again? Why not tell us about his riches, his wealth, his possessions, his succ...

In this message, we are going to look at the story of someone who might not be a “star” but played such an important role in the historical account of the Bible. We often talk about the big plans God has for your life. And that is most definitely true. God may have big plans for you... as the backup singer. Not as the lead actor or actress...but as the one holding the camera...as the one writing t...

If you are being honest, are you content with your relationship with God? Maybe you are content with your life right now. When things are not going well, we as believers, are quick to turn to God. We will pray, read the Word, and go to church. We will look for any answer possible to help fix our troubles. But what about when life is going good? What about when we have nothing to complain about. Ar...

What is entangling your life right now? What is holding you back? Many of us are getting in our own way of pursuing the life God has planned for us because we’re allowing certain things or certain people to hold us back and keep their claws in us. But we must realize one thing: if we’re going to follow after Jesus, we have to let go of everything else. In today’s message, we’re going to look at a...

In today’s key passage of Genesis 18 we see not just the significance of Abraham’s promise, but also the strength of Abraham’s prayer. Of the 650 prayers recorded in the Bible, there can be no question that this specific prayer stands in a category all by itself. It is a dialogue between a desperate man and a determined God concerning the fate of a community that departed from God’s will and God’s...

Have you ever wondered, where does help come from when tragedy strikes or when trauma torments their lives? And what about when disappointment, pain, and heartache linger in the heart, the mind, and the soul and cause one to be perpetually sad? You might be reading this and nodding your head right now because you have fallen emotionally and can’t get up. You are held hostage by the wounds and the...

How do you handle what you feel you cannot handle? Many people are asking this question. According to surveys, alcohol use, drug use, and overeating, especially during this pandemic, are up as people turn to tried and true vices hoping to make things better. In reality, we know these methods of coping are just making things worse. Thankfully, there is a better way. The Lord gives us an answer, or...

Fasting is one of the weapons God has given us to engage in spiritual warfare whenever the enemy tries to defeat us, discourage us, or deter us. Fasting is one means of tapping into power from on high, to deal with and confront obstacles, hurdles, hindrances, and trials down here below. Why is fasting important? Because you are showing God He is worth giving something up for. God wants to see you...

We live in a world filled with people who feel they are constantly under pressure. Pressure to succeed, pressure to perform, pressure to keep winning, pressure to keep going, pressure at work, pressure at home, pressure in relationships, pressure with finances, and the list keeps going. It doesn’t matter what your bank account says, where you went to college, what zip code you live in, or how many...

There is nothing worse than feeling surrounded by the challenges and circumstances of life. Financial hardships, health issues, and family challenges can all leave us feeling overwhelmed and on the verge of being conquered. But we can find solace in the fact that the enemies, trials, and troubles that surround us are ultimately surrounded by God. Isaiah 41:10 tells us, “So do not fear, for I am wi...