Tag: love of God

• “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 statement […]

  Ryan Stratton

  02/22/2019

  belief, belonging, bible, Christian Life, Christianity, church, disciples, evangelism, faith, God, God’s grace, God’s promises, good news, gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, leadership, methodism, methodist, mindset, ministry, miracles, mission, pray, Prayer, prayer life, renewal, revival, sharing our faith, Truth, Worship, writing, youth ministry

  building relationships, Church growth, doign more for God, love of God, Making disciples for Jesus, movement of the Holy Spirit, standing in the way of God

• 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 season […]

  Ryan Stratton

  12/14/2018

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• 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 we […]

  Ryan Stratton

  09/21/2018

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• 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 question […]

  Ryan Stratton

  04/22/2018

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• 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 and […]

  Ryan Stratton

  03/09/2018

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  being humble, human effort, Jesus changes everything, love of God, power of God, power of the Holy Spirit, praying for humility, Relying on God’s power, trusting in God

• 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 about […]

  Ryan Stratton

  03/02/2018

  belief, believe, Bible, Christian Life, Christianity, church, disciples, faith, faithful, God, God’s grace, good news, gospel, Holy Spirit, invitation, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Love, mercy, methodism, methodist, ministry, mission, power, praise, Prayer, relationships, renewal, repent, revival, Spirit, trust, Truth, uncategoried, witness, worship, writing, youth ministry

  God working in us, God working through us, God’s love for Jesus, God’s love for the world, love of God, loving Jesus, power of God, praying for revival, pwer of the Holy Spirit

• 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, […]

  Ryan Stratton

  06/06/2017

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• 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 looked […]

  Ryan Stratton

  05/04/2017

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• 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 Lenten […]

  Ryan Stratton

  03/02/2017

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• 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 Sunday […]

  Ryan Stratton

  02/28/2017

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