Sermon Podcast

Normal isn't working because normal people struggle to see the power and love of God. How can we experience more of God? We must have complete dependence on our loving Father. Real power comes from the inside. We must give Christ permanent residence. The love of God is best understood in community. All generations can experience more of God through His work.

Christ is the hope, peace, and head of our lives. Are we serving at our convenience or at His calling?

The new way to pray: Love the people (family) of God. See the greatness and glory of God. Know the hope of God. Live with the power of God. Connect to the church of God (the Body).

Certain storms are unavoidable. How can we experience a miracle in the middle of a storm? We trust in God's character, listen to God's voice, focus on God's face, and reach for God's grace.

In Whose hands is your situation? In order to be a committed follower, not just a casual fan, we must get prepared for the test, remove the excuses, and value the small things. We must not delay in giving what we already have. God is the One who blesses and multiplies. Our generosity is the key to someone else's miracle.

There is hope when you're at the end of your rope because there is One who sees, knows, and cares about your pain. Desire change and change your expectations. Worship God for who He is more than what He does. Spiritual holiness and obedience are better than physical health. Remember, Jesus is God.

Everyone has faith in something. What is the object of your faith? With a faith and life in crisis, we tend to pay attention to what is right in front of us, but hardship and crisis can happen no matter who we are. Remember: never be too proud to come to Jesus. Take Jesus at His word even if it doesn’t make sense. And your response to crisis impacts the future of others.

Revival never starts with "they"; it starts with me. How can we have personal revival, bringing to life that which is dead? We must honor God’s authority, pursue purity, confess and repent of sin, and live with humility.

Godly relationships never happen accidentally; they are always a choice. How do we make wise choices about relationships? We celebrate our differences, endure the challenges, forgive offenses, and speak the right words.

How do we live God’s way in God’s world? Wisdom is the key to avoiding a life filled with regret. Wisdom is fearing to worship lesser gods. And wisdom is depending on God for everything.

Will what I’ve done go on even after I'm gone? No matter what we have, it's more than enough to make an eternal difference if we admit our fears, use our gifts, and know our future.

Staying “here” is always easier and less painful than going “there." We can either give up or get up. We can move forward into spiritual victory if we follow a different voice and remove the idols. Victory starts with worship.

How do we move forward into influence? Stop allowing your past to influence your present. Be faithful where you are and with what you have. Trust that the God who sends is the God who supplies.

Great joy = Jesus is here and He is for everyone! True joy comes from an internal choice, not external circumstances, giving to others what Jesus has given to us, worshiping Jesus, and remembering that Jesus will return.

How can we have hope this Christmas? We embrace God's timing, trust God's heart, and encounter God's presence.

Peace on earth is impossible, but peace in you is possible. How can we have peace? Identify the peace stealer. Pray about everything. Think about the right things. And trust God in all things.

What's the good news this Christmas? When we are lost, direction is available. (Jesus is the Wonderful Counselor.) When we are weak, strength is available. (He is Almighty God.) When we are lonely, ever-present help is available. (He is Everlasting Father.) When I am broken, wholeness is available. (He is the Prince of Peace.)

Everybody longs for comfort and convenience; if we choose to live for Jesus, we can expect persecution. When we're persecuted, we must choose to value God above all, to rejoice, and to focus on eternal rewards.

How do peacemakers imitate the Father's character? Peacemakers pray and speak differently, pursue unity, and willingly confess when they are wrong. Peacemakers do not seek conflict but seek to reconcile people to God.

What does it mean to have a pure heart? A pure heart is honest, humble, and holy. A pure heart allows us to "see God," to have an unobstructed view of who God is and to enter into God's presence.

To be fully satisfied, we must stop chasing empty pleasures. We can then start seeing God's goodness and stay committed to living right with Jesus, God, and people.

The life of the meek, gentle, and humble is characterized by strength under control (submission) and servant-focused. The result of living this life will change the way we speak and the way others respond. It will make us more like Jesus.

We will only depend on something if we know we need it. With Jesus, we will focus on the internal, remember we are all equal, and know that only Jesus provides salvation.

How can we remove the cancer of jealousy? Recognize the impact of selfishness, refuse to compare, rejoice in the victories of others, and recall the goodness of God.

Pride is the root of anxiety. It desires control because there is a lack of trust. It always starts with our worship. We must never forget our value. And we must admit our fears and adjust our thoughts.