If there's ever been a time that ministry leaders need to enlist and encourage others to come alongside them in prayer, I cannot think of such a time. I know so many pastors who are struggling under the weight of ministry and are weary in the battles of spiritual warfare. Church planter and consultant, Nelson Searcy, says that "some pastors are reluctant to share their mi...
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(Recognizing the Places of Spiritual Attack) By Dave Butts Several years ago I had the opportunity to write a book entitledThe Devil Goes To Church.It's been interesting to watch the responses of people who see the title for the first time. Most of them say, "The devil sure does go to church especially mine." Why this overwhelming awareness that Satan is somehow ...
Keep ReadingOur "Refresh" Revival is coming up August 14-17... Join us in preparation by praying for the event... for your own spiritual life, and for our church, community, and nation! Download the 40 Day Prayer Guide HERE! ...
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His Love Changes EVERYTHING! Join us this weekend as we celebrate Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday!Friday at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday morning 9:00 am Bible Study / 10:30 WorshipWhy is the resurrection so important? Why does it matter? Theresurrection of Jesus Christis one of the foundations upon which Christianity is built (1 Corinthians 15:34). The virgin birth (Isaiah 7...
Keep ReadingAs we continue to focus on being a "Family of Faith", recognize that we have a clear missional mandate! From last Sunday's message, realize that we are: Entrusted with His message ... YOU shall be my WITNESSES Employed by the Messiah ... you shall be MY witnesses Empowered by the Spirit ... you shall receive Power! ...
Keep ReadingThis Sunday, we continue with our "Jesus in His Own Words" series as we look at the I Am statements!The statement "I am the door," found inJohn 10:7, is the third of seven "I am" declarations of Jesus recorded only in John's Gospel. These "I am" proclamations point to His unique, divine identity and purpose. In this "I am" statement, Jesus colorfully points out for us th...
Keep ReadingJESUS IN HIS OWN WORDS Jesus spoke to the people once more and said,"I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life." John 8:12 Jesus had come to the temple along with many others from across the land to celebrate and commemorate the Feast of Tabernacles and was in ''The Court of the W...
Keep ReadingJoin us this weekend as we kick off this brand-new sermon series entitled, "Jesus in His Own Words". We will be exploring the "I AM" statements of Jesus from the Book of John....
Keep ReadingThis weekend we continue in our "Wise Up" series with a very special guest. Dr. Ray Cummings will be our guest preacher for the weekend and will share insights from the Book of Ecclesiastes that will keep us moving forward in our quest for meaning and purpose in life. Join us for Starting Point or Small Group Bible study at 9:00 am and worship at 10:30....
Keep ReadingLIVING UNDER AUTHORITYHas you boss at work ever made you angry? Have you ever struggled to live with decisions the government has made? God has placed people in positions of authority over us and established a principle that we are to honor and be submissive to these structures as long as they don't tell us to disobey God.That can be a struggle for us... especially when we...
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