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Does your gratitude match the magnitude of the miracles you have received from God?    ABOUT THE MESSAGE  Join Pastor Mark Stermer as he delves into the profound influence of miracles and the powerful act of expressing gratitude to God. When God moves, it should be our natural response to give back an outpouring of praise and gratitude. Our gratitude changes everything. Remember, this is not just...

ABOUT JESUS If you want to learn more about who Jesus is and what it means to have a relationship with Him, we would love to help you on that journey: https://www.thechurch.fm/jesus For a deeper dive into The Word of God on a daily basis check out our Free Ancient Paths Daily Devotional: https://www.thechurch.fm/ancient-paths   WHO WE ARE We believe that the goal of every Christian is To Be Confor...

ABOUT JESUS If you want to learn more about who Jesus is and what it means to have a relationship with Him, we would love to help you on that journey: https://www.thechurch.fm/jesus For a deeper dive into The Word of God on a daily basis check out our Free Ancient Paths Daily Devotional: https://www.thechurch.fm/ancient-paths   WHO WE ARE We believe that the goal of every Christian is To Be Confor...

ABOUT JESUS If you want to learn more about who Jesus is and what it means to have a relationship with Him, we would love to help you on that journey: https://www.thechurch.fm/jesus For a deeper dive into The Word of God on a daily basis check out our Free Ancient Paths Daily Devotional: https://www.thechurch.fm/ancient-paths   WHO WE ARE We believe that the goal of every Christian is To Be Confor...

Have you ever experienced the miraculous gift that has the power to change lives and freely is available to all?   ABOUT THE MESSAGE Grace is not just a theological concept; it's a divine favor that we don't deserve, yet is freely given to us. It's the transformative force that saves us, not through our actions or deeds, but through God's unconditional love for us.   No matter our past, God's grac...

It’s more than just ok to ask for help - it’s necessary.   ABOUT THE MESSAGE It's okay to ask for help. In fact, it's necessary, especially when you're seeking miracles in your life. Don't let shame, pride, or feeling unworthy stop you from reaching out. If you're feeling disconnected or you think asking for help won't do any good, remember that you're not alone.   There will be times when you're...

God sees us, but He also wants to hear us!    ABOUT THE MESSAGE  In this sermon, we explore the story of Blind Bartimaeus. It's a tale of unyielding faith and audacious hope. Despite the crowd's attempts to silence him, Bartimaeus persistently calls out to Jesus, embodying the courage we need when we're reaching out to God. His story challenges us to question our own faith: Are we bold enough to v...

Do you forgive to the extent that you have been forgiven?   ABOUT THE MESSAGE There is a profound connection between forgiveness and reconciliation with our heavenly Father. Our ability to receive God's forgiveness is closely tied to our willingness to extend forgiveness to others.   In this message, Pastor Mark challenges us to examine ourselves by questioning whether we truly believe in the mira...

ABOUT JESUS If you want to learn more about who Jesus is and what it means to have a relationship with Him, we would love to help you on that journey: https://www.thechurch.fm/jesus For a deeper dive into The Word of God on a daily basis check out our Free Ancient Paths Daily Devotional: https://www.thechurch.fm/ancient-paths   WHO WE ARE We believe that the goal of every Christian is To Be Confor...

We need to simultaneously learn from our failure while embracing God’s forgiveness and having amnesia about them.   ABOUT THE MESSAGE Receiving the miracle of forgiveness that God has for us is essential. Once we truly repent and receive God’s forgiveness for us, The Lord remembers our failure no more. Don’t let the enemy continually bombard you with the failures of your past because in the eyes o...

When we teach this next generation how to pursue Holiness and as we live Holy ourselves, we will pass on a Rock for them to stand on and a blessing for them to inherit.    ABOUT THE MESSAGE  Personal holiness paves the way for our own success and that of our children. To be holy, we must prepare our minds for action, maintain sobriety in spirit, and set our hopes on the grace to be brought to us a...

What miracle are you believing for?    ABOUT THE MESSAGE  Our viewpoint doesn't alter who Jesus is, but it shapes our expectations and faith in Him. When we fully comprehend Jesus and his teachings, we can operate on a truly supernatural level. There’s a difference between only being amazed by Jesus's wisdom and experiencing his power and if we only marvel at his wisdom without recognizing his tru...

Are the miraculous signs of the power of God following you?   ABOUT THE MESSAGE In this second part of our series on Miracles, we shift our focus to learning about how The Lord not only wants to do miracles in us, but also through us. It’s clear in scripture that when we are walking in the power of God there will be a host of miraculous signs that follow us. These miracles change the world by touc...

Are you tired of seemingly doing so much yet actually accomplishing so little?   ABOUT THE MESSAGE In our own human strength we are completely powerless to impact change in ourselves, much less in the world around us. Without the divine power of God working within us and through us we are just wasting time through all of our efforts. However, the good news is that as children of God we have access...

The only way we are going to be victorious in this world is if we awaken to the supernatural.   ABOUT THE MESSAGE   So much of our lives takes place in the natural world around us that sometimes we forget there is a world of spiritual forces just beyond our natural understanding. This realm of spiritual forces is where the true battle takes place every day. To allow ourselves to be blinded to this...

Christmas tells of the greatest story of all time - but what are we to do with this beautiful story?   ABOUT THE MESSAGE Christmas is the celebration of the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The story of our redemption. The story that allows for us to have a right relationship with God once again. This beautiful story is so important to our lives in every way, but what should we do with it? In t...

How is your environment affecting your life?    ABOUT THE MESSAGE  The environment that you live within, both physically and spiritually, affects every aspect of your life in some way. You have the opportunity to influence the environment around you to be in line with what is pleasing to God, to be surrounded by the church of God and influence the world! We are world changers and are called by God...

Divided we fall.  ABOUT THE MESSAGE  It is clear throughout scripture that division brings about destruction. A house divided against itself simply cannot stand - the same applies to The Church. In this message, Pastor Mark Stermer takes a close look at the heart of Jesus throughout scripture to show us just how important it is to Him that we be unified as believers. There will, of course, be thin...

You belong in the family of God!  ABOUT THE MESSAGE  The structure of family was God’s idea from the very origins of humanity. It all began when He setup the structure of family within the Garden of Eden. From there everything else has been built. It is the most crucial and fundamental foundation of society and it is also one of the most influential structures of our personal lives. Sometimes fami...

Cajun Heritage & Legacy   ABOUT THE MESSAGE Did you know the natives of Nova Scotia (Acadia) fled their homeland, coming to South Louisiana, to live in peace and religious freedom? Cajun heritage is one of loyalty to God, family, and community - mirroring the early Church in the New Testament! Pointing and calling us to do the same today.   Pastor Mark opens up our series “A Cajun Christmas” with...

Are you all in?    ABOUT THE MESSAGE  How often are we guilty of giving or doing just enough to get by? With our job, our marriage, our kids, and even with the Lord. It is easy to slip into a pattern of skimping on things in life, but God has things to say about people who are not all in with Him. In this message, Pastor Terry reminds us of what things we can not afford to skimp on while looking a...

Do you know the unique role of The Holy Spirit?   ABOUT THE MESSAGE The different parts of the Godhead fulfill different roles. In many ways similar to any business, government, church, or even family. They are all part of one entity but each have distinct roles within their positions. Do you know what the roles within the Godhead are unique to The Holy Spirit? In this message, Pastor Mark Stermer...

Are you able to distinguish The Spirit of God from the spirit of the world?   ABOUT THE MESSAGE The Spirit of God plays a huge role in our lives, but we also need to be able to know the difference between The Spirit of God and the spirit of the world. The spirit of the world struggles against The Spirit of God to lead us and guide us, who we choose to follow is crucially important to the outcome o...