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Is there one aspect of your walk with God that has the power to impact all others? One that could change the atmosphere, unlock your gifts, and align you with Heaven's purpose?  What if that key to unlocking God’s blessings was closer than you think? In Worship: The Secret to Sustained Overflow, William explores the power of true worship — what it means, why it matters, and how it transforms...

What comes to your mind when you hear the word “Blessing”? Whether one is a Christ follower or not, most people probably think about blessing our food. While that’s important, that’s not the reason the word “Blessing” is used over 500 times in the Bible. This series will explore the many definitions of the word “Blessing,” but it’s most simple and straightforward definition, it means “to bestow go...

Luke 1:39-45 39 In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, 42 and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb...

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What comes to your mind when you hear the word “Blessing”? Whether one is a Christ follower or not, most people probably think about blessing our food. While that’s important, that’s not the reason the word “Blessing” is used over 500 times in the Bible. This series will explore the many definitions of the word “Blessing,” but it’s most simple and straightforward definition, it means “to bestow go...

In part one of The Blessing: It is Much More Than We Realize, Pastor Karin Conlee outlined some biblical principles to help align our hearts with truth as we enter this new series. God is a blesser and just as He blessed throughout the pages of Scripture, He wants to bless His children and give us the gift of being a blessing. When we believe the world’s views on blessings we will short change all...

Numbers 13:25-28a At the end of forty days they returned from spying out the land. 26 And they came to Moses and Aaron and to all the congregation of the people of Israel in the wilderness of Paran, at Kadesh. They brought back word to them and to all the congregation, and showed them the fruit of the land. 27 And they told him, “We came to the land to which you sent us. It flows with milk and hon...

What happens when you give a compliment? You recognize value. The ability to assign & affirm value is a very personal gift. The ability to assign & affirm importance is a priceless gift.  It’s important for everyone, but it’s especially important for people who’ve been criticized more than they’ve been complimented. Everyone is made in the image of God. Everyone is worth the life of God’s...

What are the THREE most powerful words in the world? I LOVE you. What are the FOUR most powerful words in the world? I BELIEVE in you. What are the FIVE most powerful words in the world? I am PROUD of you. Support the show

In this series, Pastors Chris & William encourage us to become a people who are known for complimenting instead of criticizing. In this second message, William dives deep into the story of the Widow’s Mite, and shows why Jesus’ focus on the seemingly insignificant is quite significant indeed. Rich with context behind God’s own compliments, this message will help you to feel the weight of your...

What’s more powerful? A criticism or a compliment? - Both are extremely powerful. - Compliments are powerful for good. (God’s Voice) - Criticisms are powerful for bad. (Liar’s Voice) - Both significantly influence the direction and trajectory of your life. The worst mistake a parent, teacher, or coach can make is to label a kid. I beg you, never label people. The difference between shame and guilt...

When you hear the word giving in church, what runs through your mind?  Let’s pause for 30 seconds for all the giving stereotypes… Someone might be here today who hasn’t been in church in a while and your like, “Seriously, is money all they ever talk about?” I want to teach on giving in such a way that each person sees that you are the receiver first.  Receiving is the Key to Giving. The more you r...

In part two of Pants on Fire, Pastor Karin tackles the three most common lies that the enemy whispers about us. The enemy should not be given more credit than he deserves, but he is the father of lies, and we would be foolish not to have a plan to defeat his lies. Too many Christians and those on their journey towards Christ get derailed from fulfilling their God-given purpose when they accidental...

In part one of Pants on Fire: Extinguishing the Lies that Hinder Us, Pastor Karin tackles the three most common lies that the enemy whispers about God. The enemy should not be given more credit than he deserves, but he is the father of lies, and we must have a strategy to play both offense and defense. Whether you are newer in your faith journey or a seasoned Christian, the enemy doesn’t give up e...

This message is filled with encouragement for all believers to have hope that your city can turn to Jesus and see Revival come. We welcome our Two Wings Conference guest speakers, Steve and Ruth Moore as they share what God has put on their hearts for the city of Memphis as well as for One City Church.  Support the show

This message is from chapter 8 of Deuteronomy, verses 10-20. This message is about receiving God’s blessings without becoming casual, convenient, and consumeristic. It is easy for fullness to lead to forgetfulness. It’s essential for us to remember who the giver of goodness is. To remember is important for many reasons, but the most important reason is that remembering keeps us humble instead of p...

This message is from chapter 28 of Deuteronomy. This is one of the most insightful and important chapters in all of Scripture. In this chapter, God gives us the formula to live successfully from God’s perspective. Basically, this chapter revolves around two questions: What does God want us to remember? What does God warn us not to forget? The answers to these two questions will protect you from pr...

In this message Pastor Justin takes us into the next step in our Remember and Forget series. There is a very intentional choice we all must make in our journey of healing from our past, and that choice is to trust again. There are some areas of healing that will only be realized when we decide to embrace trust as a necessary part of our relationships, not just with people but also with God. We wil...

This message is from chapter 2 of Revelation. This passage is all about three things: Remember therefore from where you have fallen, repent, and do the works you did at first. This sounds simple, but most truths are harder to obey than to learn. This message will help you use your memory for good instead of allowing the enemy to sabotage it for bad. God wants us to remember for the purpose of rene...

This message is from chapter 6 of Deuteronomy. This passage is all about “The Shema.” Jesus was asked, “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” In Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus quotes “The Shema” of the Old Testament as the timeless commandment of love. If you will remember this one commandment, this commandment can heal everything in your life: past, present, and future. If you are hurting...

This message is from chapter 4 of Deuteronomy. This passage uses the story of Baal-peor to warn us against the dangers of forgetting. God warns us for our good. He’d much rather love us than judge us. He’d much rather bless us than discipline us. This message is about more than remembering, it is also about healing your memories. Tragically, most people’s memories keep them stuck in the past inste...

In this second message, William walks us through the story from Exodus 32 of Moses’ intercession on behalf of the Israelites, pleading with God to spare them. In typical fashion, William flips the script and shows us this passage from a different perspective... one that makes Moses much more familiar.  From how God views us and what He expects from us, to the power and promises that are available...

This message is from chapter 9 of Genesis, it deals with remembering God’s covenant with Noah and all of us. Tune into this message and learn the true meaning and significance of the rainbow. What does God want us to remember when we see a rainbow today?  Lastly, this message will help you deal with the storms in your life in the present tense, past tense, and future tense. The storms come and go,...

It is easy to move to a place of self-reliance in good seasons and discouragement in hard seasons. What is in your spiritual arsenal to keep you steady in both the highs and lows of life? This past Sunday, we added a passage to our tool kit to stand on to be strong, courageous, and God-centered believers in every season of our lives. Check out this message by Pastor Karin to strengthen your faith....

This message is from chapter 14 of 1 Corinthians. It deals with the topic of prophesy. Unfortunately, there tends to be more misunderstanding than understanding on this topic with most believers. The goal is to clear up the misunderstanding and replace it with clarity and confidence. The gift of prophesy must be restored but it also must be used and stewarded with responsibility.    Lastly, this m...