Powerline Church

When someone gives a harsh, sarcastic response we say they are being “salty.” When seeking reconciliation with someone, Jesus challenges us to be “salty”, but in a drastically different way....

There is so much disagreement in the Church today. The internet is filled with articles calling out “false teachers” as well as some of the strangest teachings since Gnosticism. Who...

It is not uncommon for sports analysts to ask who the greatest athlete is. But the comparisons require certain measuring sticks of success. In our pursuit to do great things...

As believers we can encounter our Enemy regularly through difficult circumstances, temptations, obstructed goals, and yes, even people (though they truly are NOT the Enemy!) and fail countless times (though...

We are all in pursuit of something! We do it our entire lives. It’s our purpose, our goal. It becomes our motive for living. What is your “something”? Now imagine...

As doubt is extolled in many circles these days as a healthy means to growth, we must step back and look at it one more time to see if this...

It is amazing how God will sometimes use the disgraceful, humbling things of this world, even the shame of the cross, to bring about the greatest miracles in our lives…He...

As we look back over 2019, do we feel a nagging disappointment, perhaps a weariness from it all? Have we put our time in serving and praying, yet see minimal...

Even as Christmas approaches, we can face problems that are painful and feel overwhelming. The world offers easy solutions that merely medicate us. So where is the joy that Jesus...

All of us want joy! Most, however, look to pleasant circumstances or turn inward, hoping to find something of value, something special about ourselves, that others might appreciate. And this,...

Sometimes as troubles or stress mounts, our lives can feel like they are in a tailspin we cannot get out of. Joy seems distant and beyond reach. How do we...

In the heart of God there is an irrepressible joy that we were made to experience, being made in His likeness. Over time this joy can be muted, even quenched,...

“House Rules” have their purpose. They help bring us to adulthood, where maturity still awaits us and dependency upon the Spirit is necessary. Many Christians, however, want the easy route,...

Life is filled with obstacles to accomplishing God’s will for our lives. We must recognize those obstructions when we see them and know how God wants us to overcome them....

Raising boys in an increasingly anti-masculine society has been getting tougher. Though we may wave the red flag of “Toxic Masculinity,” not all who do so side with God’s definition...

The disciples encounter a potential “Halloween Horror” that Jesus turns into a triumph of His grace. This dual story of terror may seem a bit remote for most, until we...

Most Christians today feel very disqualified for serving in Christ’s kingdom. Jesus’ 12 disciples were no different. But what we tend to see as disqualifiers are many times the very...

When our focus is locked in on our own personal needs, reaching a broken, hurting world with the Good News of the Kingdom is very difficult. With laser focus Jesus’...

Following Jesus means a willingness on our part to fully trust Him as we step into the battle between these two kingdoms. But what does that trust look like when...

Many life lessons have been gleaned over the years from a comparison look at the game of baseball. In this message, we will take a look at one of the...

Presently, we are in a battle between two kingdoms whether we are aware of it or not. As we go through the book of Mark, we “immediately” encounter some principles...

Many times after Jesus would do a miracle or teach something very profound, people would ask in amazement, “Who is this?!” Mark introduces us to this Jesus as the Son...

Is prophecy for today? Abuse and lack of use lies on both ends of the answer. Many, however, look on with disappointment, wondering if God is able to speak to...

Jesus has given us “tools” to build His kingdom while awaiting His return. Scripture calls these spiritual gifts. Today we will look closely at one of these, the unusual gift...

Luke and Paul both challenge us to be “filled with the Spirit.” Though they each refer to different ministries of the Spirit, we would do well to heed both, allowing...