“Doing More” & Church Growth

If you ever wanted to know the strategies about how to grow a church, there are many resources available to help pastors and church leaders. These resources will tell exactly what you should do to grow your church. On the other hand, I hear many people with a similar question presented, and also a statementContinue reading ““Doing More” & Church Growth”

I Still Believe in the Power Through the Church

I have to believe in the Church. It is a vessel that has been used by God to do incredible world transformation since it’s beginnings. The Church is also still around, even though it seems like it should have died a long time ago. This week, I am continuing a sermon series, for the seasonContinue reading “I Still Believe in the Power Through the Church”

More Than A Christmas Story

Last week, we began a series on the life of Jesus Christ. We talked about how important it is how we answer the question, “who do you say Jesus is?”. This week, we talk about Jesus is God in flesh. I’m sure most of us know the story of Jesus’ birth. This is the story weContinue reading “More Than A Christmas Story”

Recovered from Easter?

Easter Sunday was a few days ago. I know there were people who did not do anything to celebrate; but there where millions/billions of people celebrating the Risen Christ. Easter bunnies, family lunches, sunrise service, church activities, and so much more were taking place that day. Have you recovered from Easter? This is a questionContinue reading “Recovered from Easter?”

Journey to Revival Week 7

REVIVAL HUMILITY 2 Corinthians 4:7 “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” We are on week 7 of a 12 week time of prayer and study for revival and awakening. This week, we’re talking about making sure we are humble andContinue reading “Journey to Revival Week 7”

Journey to Revival Week 6

REVIVAL LOVE Romans 5:5 “And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” We are on week 6 of a 12 week time of prayer and study for revival and awakening. This week, we’re talking aboutContinue reading “Journey to Revival Week 6”

Expect the Unexpected

THE RUSH This is the Pentecost sermon preached on Sunday, June 4, 2017. Click here to read ACTS 2:1-2. WRITE “ORDINARY DAY” ON YOUR NOTES It was just another normal day. Everyone was gathered together. Everyone had been praying for the last 10 days. This was just another average day. Over the last 10 days,Continue reading “Expect the Unexpected”

The Rush

Click here to read Acts 2:1-41. Chris LeDoux, a rock/country artist from the early 1990’s, sang a song called “Stampede.” It was about cowboy driving cattle from one place to another place. All was calm at night while they we trying to rest, until… They heard something that sounded like thunder. But when they lookedContinue reading “The Rush”

REDEEMED: A Strange Love

We have begun the season of Lent, a time of reflection, repentance, and turning our lives back toward the gospel. Whether you practice the season of Lent or not (the 40 days before Easter not including Sundays), I invite you to begin this practice this year. Ash Wednesday is the day that begins the LentenContinue reading “REDEEMED: A Strange Love”

Giving It Up

Lent is coming upon us. No, this is not the lint we find in our pockets or in our dryers. This is a special time within the Christian Church calendar. This is a time of sacrifice, self-denial, repentance, self-reflection, etc. so we can be fully ready to experience the joy that comes on Easter SundayContinue reading “Giving It Up”