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God has designed friends and family to be the greatest source of joy and comfort in our lives. But many times these relationships can break down. Watch/listen to this message and see how, if you will partner with God, He can restore the most damaged relationships in your life. Genesis 41:50-52 NIV; Genesis 45:5-8 CEV; Job 42:7-17 NLT

“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores (refreshes) my soul.” Psalm 23:1-3 When we talk of restoring the soul, 2 questions come to mind; 1. What does it mean to restore or refresh? & 2. What is my soul? Re: question 1. The word “restore” or “refresh” comes from the root “to return”. In the Bible to restore somet...

There is nothing and no one that God cannot restore. And His restoration isn't just bringing something, or someone, back to their original condition - but rather to at least twice as good as their original condition. Listen to this message and be encouraged that God can, and will, restore any area of your life to a place that is better than before.

Vision is crucial

Enjoy this special Christmas message.

“The Kingdom of God is not a matter of eating or drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Rom 14:17 What does the Holy Spirit have to do with righteousness, peace, and joy? The context for this verse is Paul’s discussion regarding how we should use our freedom from legalism. Do we indulge our freedom by doing something we are free to do but which might cause a Christian b...

John continues his message - Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to us when He went back to heaven, but do you know what the Holy Spirit's primary purpose is in your life? Watch/listen to this powerful message to find out. Key Scriptures: John 16:13-16 NCV; 2 Corinthians 3:18 NLT; 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 NLT; 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 NLT

John 16:13-16 NCV; 2 Corinthians 3:18 NLT; 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 NLT; 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 NLT Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to us when He went back to heaven, but do you know what the Holy Spirit's primary purpose is in your life? Watch/listen to this powerful message to find out.

Josh Hamilton teaches and encourages us with Scripture and testimonies of thankfulness

Jesus was moved by compassion. This is why He came, why He healed, and why He is coming back for us. He wants us to move in the same kind of compassion and power

Bob Maddux has fascinating stories of God's love and power.

In our culture it is the rich, the famous, the beautiful, and the talented that get to play. But in God's kingdom EVERYONE gets to play - and He always wins! Watch/listen to this message and see how God wants to use YOU to advance His kingdom. Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Msg; 1 Peter 4:10 NLT

Why do we limit what the Holy Spirit can do through our unbelief? Isn't He capable of anything? If so, why are we shocked when He does something spectacular? Let's up our faith! Let's not only believe for miracles, but let's believe for what the Bible calls, "Unusual miracles"! Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NKJ; Galatians 3:5 NKJ; Acts 19:11-12 NKJ

Mark shares some tips and stories of how to discern your spiritual gifts - He starts by explaining that time is what we all have. 1. Experiment. Start by trying all sorts of service in the church. 2. Assess the results of your experiments to love. 3. What gift/service are you passionate about and what gift gives you joy? 4. Ask your leaders for their honest assessment. After a reasonable period of...

be open, be dependent, be expectant We can't expect God to move in our hearts, if we don't open our hearts to him Romans, 8: 26-27

Exodus 31:1-5 NKJ; Acts 2:17-18 NKJ The Holy Spirit has always been here. Before Jesus, He primarily empowered only the prophets, priests, and kings. But now He is for everybody!

Explaining the Holy Spirit to someone and experiencing the Holy Spirit are two completely different things. It’s like trying to explain to someone the experience of falling in love. Where would you begin??? It’s like telling someone about Jesus. Knowing about Jesus and knowing Jesus are two completely different things. As a teacher I do not just want to tell you about the Holy Spirit, I want you t...

Rom. 8:14 2. 11 Peter 1:21 3. Gal. 3:2 4. Gal. 3:5 5. John 10:27 6. Acts 18:8

Mark shares stories from the Bible and his experience regarding the need for God's power to be pursued. 2 Tim. 3:1-5, 1 Cor. 2:1-5, Luke 11:9-13 1. What is God's power? 2. Describe the consequences of denying God’s power? 3. Where have you seen God’s power demonstrated in the last 3 months? 4. What areas of your life are you looking for a display of God’s power? 5. What areas may God want you to b...

Without the Holy Spirit there would be no:· Creation – Genesis 1:1-2 NLT · New Creation (Salvation) – Titus 3:4-6 NLT · Miracles – Galatians 3:5 NLT · Divine Healing – Acts 10:38 NLT· Divine righteousness, peace, and joy – Romans14:17 NIV · Divine love – Romans 5:5 NIV · Divine comfort – John 15:26 NKJ · Knowing Jesus – Matthew 16:15-17 NLT · Understanding the Bible – 2 Peter 1:20-21 GNT · Worship...

1) Yield To The Holy Spirit - Yielding to the leading of the Holy Spirit is not a passive thing. It is active and it requires you to surrender your will For His Will. David did as the Lord commanded him, which brings us the second thing we must do to catch the Wind of the Spirit. 2) Obey the leading of the Holy Spirit. - The Lord told David to MOVE QUICKLY once he “heard” the sound of marching. (W...

Jesus paid it all! Everything we do at GPC is to experience more of God, not earn anything. Have you been trying to earn God’s love, acceptance, and favor? Let Him love you now. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be...

Most religions deal with four questions: 1) What is God’s nature like? 2) What is human nature like? 3) What problem does the difference between 1) and 2) create? 4) What is the solution to the problem this difference creates? We will start by looking at the nature of God as revealed in Chapter 1 of the Gospel of John. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God...

Dennis McNally shares about his recent trip to Africa. He also preaches passionately about experiencing the love of God.

2 Corinthians chapter 4; Hebrews 10:19-20 NLT; 2 Corinthians 11:23-33 NLT The apostle Paul was "all in" when it came to telling others about Christ. He did not care what it cost him for three reasons. Watch/listen to find out what those were.