Tag: power of 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

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• Whose Side is God On?

  There is so much that divides us, as people—politics, race, social economics, and so much more. We often try to get people to be on “our side.” One of the challenges we face is we often question who is God fo? Who’s side is God on? This video is some of my thoughts on the […]

  Ryan Stratton

  07/10/2020

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• Ain’t No Stoppin’ Love

  

  Click here to read Matthew 28:1-10 What would it have been like that first Easter Sunday? We have gotten into the tradition of going into Easter with pomp and circumstance. We should, after all be celebratory and joyful everyday because Christ has risen from the dead. But, what if, we miss the point of Easter […]

  Ryan Stratton

  04/12/2020

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• 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

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• NEW BOOK: “Jesus Is…”

  Kindle & Paperback Editions “Who do you say Jesus is? Some say he was just a good person. Some say he was a prophet. Others say he didn’t exist. CS Lewis says, “A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said wouldn’t be a great moral teacher. He’d be […]

  Ryan Stratton

  04/09/2019

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• Experience the Power of the Holy Spirit

  Do you have your copy of the daily devotional on the Book of Acts? Get your copy here. Paperback version. Kindle version. The Book of Acts tells the historical events that shaped the early church through the powerful, dynamic movement of the Holy Spirit. This power is still available and working today all over the […]

  Ryan Stratton

  11/30/2018

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• Loving to Life Pt 7

  

  GET OUT OF THE WAY One of the things that is really fun to do is just sit back and watch God do the work. I have been challenged by this in the past because I have been the one who wanted to make sure everything was running and going smoothly. But, here is something […]

  Ryan Stratton

  08/10/2018

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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: What’s Ahead?

  REVIVAL RISING: WHAT’S AHEAD? E.M. Bounds says,” The past is not exhausted the possibilities nor the demands for doing great things for God. The Church that is dependent on it’s past history for its miracles of power and grace is a fallen church.” We are on our final week of a 12 week time of […]

  Ryan Stratton

  04/13/2018

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• Journey to Revival Week 11

  REVIVAL WORLDVIEW Romans 11:25-26 “…a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in. And in this way all Israel will be saved…” We are on week 11 of a 12 week time of prayer and study for revival and awakening. This week, we are making sure we have […]

  Ryan Stratton

  04/06/2018

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