Category: praise

• What Does the Old Testament Say?

  The Bible is my favorite book. Every time I read something out of the Bible, I see and learn something new. That is the power of the scripture. God’s Holy Spirit will speak to us, in different ways and at different times, a message we need to hear whether we have read that particular passage […]

  Ryan Stratton

  08/25/2022

  bible, Christian Life, Christianity, church, Failure, faith, faithful, faithfulness, God, God’s grace, God’s promises, good news, holy, holy life, holy living, Holy Spirit, John Wesley, Life, Love, methodism, methodist, ministry, mission, pastor, praise, reconciliation, renewal, repentance, transformation, uncategoried, worldview, worship, youth ministry

  Christian life, god is working in the world, God’s chosen people, live differently, power of the Bible, story of the Old Testament, Trust Jesus, what does the Bible say, what has God done, what is in the Old Testament, why should I read the Bible

• God Responds

  Click here to read 1 Samuel 8. Samuel is an interesting character. He is a mild-mannered prophet who has no problem removing the head of enemy kings. He is someone you can go to in order to hear from God, and also someone who will make sure the job gets done. (Stay with me this […]

  Ryan Stratton

  06/08/2021

  bible, Bible, calling, character, Christian Life, Christianity, church, conflict, confrontation, devotionals, disciples, Emotions, faith, God, God’s grace, God’s promises, good news, gospel, holy, holy life, holy living, Jesus, Jesus Christ, leadership, Life, methodism, methodist, ministry, praise, Prayer, prayer life, trust, Truth, uncategoried, Worship, writing, youth ministry

  1 Samuel 8, God hears prayers, god is not caught off guard, God knows, God loves you, God seeks us, God’s response, Israel asks for a king, rejecting God

• Mighty Acts of God

  Acts 2:1-21 The scene.  120 of Jesus’ followers were gathered in the Upper Room. What were they doing? Exactly what Jesus told them to do. Wait. But this was not a sit still, do nothing, kind of waiting. No. They were actively praising and worshipping God through Jesus Christ. Why? Because they knew the power of […]

  Ryan Stratton

  05/25/2021

  awakening, beauty, belief, believe, belonging, Bible, born again, character, Christian Life, Christianity, church, disciples, eternal life, faith, God’s grace, God’s promises, good news, gospel, holy, holy life, holy living, Holy Spirit, John Wesley, kindness, leadership, legacy, methodism, methodist, mission, power, praise, preach, resurrection, revival, Spirit, Spirit led, transformation, trust, Truth, uncategoried, Worship, writing, youth ministry

  acts 2:1-21, day of Pentecost, evangelism strategy, Good News of Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit, love jesus, power of God, power of the Holy Spirit, Trust God, wait for the spirit

• 5 Powerful Words

  In today’s world, especially in times of crisis, let us be the people who spread joy and hope.

  Ryan Stratton

  03/20/2020

  awakening, belief, Bible, Christian Life, Christianity, church, daily devotionals, devotionals, disciples, eternal life, evangelism, example, facing challenges, Failure, faith, faithful, God, God’s grace, Golden rule, good news, gospel, Jesus, Jesus Christ, judgement, judgment, kindness, leadership, live, live stream, Love, mercy, methodism, methodist, ministry, mission, praise, relationships, repent, revival, Spirit, Spirit led, transformation, trials, trust, Truth, Worry, worship, writing, youth ministry

  finding toilet paper, God loves you, Jesus is with you always, jesus loves me, living in times of crisis, loving people, people of Walmart, saying God loves you, saying please, saying thank you, sharing God’s love, sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, trusting God, where is the bread, words we can say

• On Miracles

  Question:   Can a modern, educated person rationally believe in miracles? I believe a modern, educated person can rationally believe in miracles if they have faith miracles can happen. If a person, any person, does not have faith, miracles can happen, then they would not be able to know if it was a miracle. Belief in […]

  Ryan Stratton

  01/17/2020

  belief, believe, Bible, Christian Life, Christianity, church, example, faith, glory to God, God, God’s grace, Holy Spirit, methodism, ministry, miracles, power, praise, trust, Truth, worldview, Worship, writing, youth ministry

  acts of God, belief in God, belief in miracles, Holy Spirit working, power of God, what do you believe, work of God

• Discovering God through the Book of Jonah (Part 4)

  

  Do we see the world, people, as God wants us to see them? This post shows us some things we can learn about God in Jonah 4.

  Ryan Stratton

  11/01/2019

  beauty, belief, believe, bible, bible stories, bible study, Christian Life, Christianity, church, devotionals, disciples, eternal life, evangelism, Failure, faith, forgiven, Forgiveness, glory of God, God, God’s grace, God’s promises, good news, gospel, holy life, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, kindness, leadership, Life, Love, methodism, methodist, mindset, ministry, miracles, mission, new life, pastor, patience, possibilities, power, praise, preach, preaching, proclaiming Christ, revival, Spirit, travel, trust, Truth, uncategoried, understanding, Worship, writing, youth ministry

  God is good, gospel of Jesus Christ, Jonah 4, learning about God, live in peace with each other, purpose of the book of Jonah, repent and believe the gospel, saving the world, the bigger picture, the prophet Jonah, what does God want?

• Discovering God through the book of Jonah (Part 2)

  

  The Book of Jonah teaches us A LOT about who God is. Chapter 2 forces us to focus and evaluate what we pray and believing God answers prayers.

  Ryan Stratton

  10/18/2019

  belief, believe, belonging, bible, Bible, bible stories, bible study, calling, character, Christian Life, Christianity, church, conflict, devotionals, disciples, eternal life, faith, faithful, family of God, glory to God, God, God’s grace, God’s promises, gospel, grace, Image of God, John Wesley, journaling, journey, joy, judgement, Life, mercy, methodism, methodist, power, praise, pray, Prayer, prayer life, preaching, priorities, priority, proclaiming Christ, renewal, repent, revival, transformation, trust, Truth, uncategoried, witnessing, worldview, worship, writing, youth ministry

  believing God, bible study on Jonah, God answers prayers, hear our prayer, how to pray, Jonah 2, Lord, power of prayer, power of the Holy Spirit, Who is God, who is Jesus?

• IMAGINE: Light the Path

  Together, we are stronger. Together we can accomplish much. Together we grow in our faith. Together, we have the incredible opportunity to work with God in transforming the world.

  Ryan Stratton

  08/27/2019

  belief, Bible, bible study, body of Christ, Christian Life, Christianity, eternal life, faith, God, God’s grace, God’s promises, good news, gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, kindness, leadership, mercy, methodism, methodist, ministry, miracles, mission, power, praise, pray, prayer life, preaching, revival, sin, trials, trust, Truth, Worship, writing, youth ministry

  changing the world, God is working around us, God is working in us, guidance of the Holy SPirit, imagine a new world, power of Jesus Christ, stewardship sermon series, the body of Christ in action, together we can do more, we are not alone

• On The Lord’s Prayer

  Ryan Stratton

  08/02/2019

  belief, believe, bible, bible study, Christian Life, Christianity, church, comfort, eternal life, faith, forgiven, glory to God, God, God’s grace, God’s promises, good news, gospel, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, mercy, methodism, methodist, ministry, pastor, praise, pray, Prayer, prayer life, preaching, proclaiming Christ, religion, spiritual disciplines, spiritual gifts, spiritual transformation, Spirituality, trust, Truth, uncategoried, witnessing, worship, writing, youth ministry

  bible, bible study, Christian life, faith in Christ, God, Good News of Jesus Christ, gospel of Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, live by faith, live differently, Luke 11:1-13, new creation in Christ, new life in Christ, the lords prayer, Trust God

• What is Christian Worship?

  “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us…Worship is pure or base as the worshiper entertains high or low thoughts of God.” (Tozer 47) How we worship God during the week reflects how we worship God together at weekly gatherings. What is worship? Worship is more […]

  Ryan Stratton

  06/21/2019

  bible, Christian Life, Christianity, church, faith, glory to God, God, God’s grace, good news, gospel, holy life, holy living, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, methodism, methodist, ministry, new life, pastor, planning, power, praise, Prayer, prayer life, preach, spiritual growth, Spiritual transformation, transformation, uncategoried, Worship, writing, youth ministry

  celebrating the life of Jesus Christ, Christian calendar, Christian life, disciples in the world, measuring time in the church, order of worship, purpose of worship, theology of worship, what is worship, worship is a way of life, worshipping Jesus