Kicking the Worry Habit
Worry is constantly going between doubt and faith. Worry is being consumed with stuff that is of less importance than the eternal. Worry will choke, strangle and neutralize our faith if we do not break the habit. In this message, Pastor Chris gives three steps to breaking the worry habit, based on a portion of Jesus' sermon on the mount, found in Matthew 6:19 - 34. He encourages us to learn to cast ALL our care upon Jesus because He cares for us. In doing this, we will live truly free, unburdened lives for the glory and honor of Christ.
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- Aug 28, 2022Kicking the Worry Habit
Kicking the Worry HabitWorry is constantly going between doubt and faith. Worry is being consumed with stuff that is of less importance than the eternal. Worry will choke, strangle and neutralize our faith if we do not break the habit. In this message, Pastor Chris gives three steps to breaking the worry habit, based on a portion of Jesus' sermon on the mount, found in Matthew 6:19 - 34. He encourages us to learn to cast ALL our care upon Jesus because He cares for us. In doing this, we will live truly free, unburdened lives for the glory and honor of Christ.
- Aug 14, 2022Rise & Be Healed
Rise & Be HealedWe serve a God of healing. In fact, one of His covenant Names with the Israelites, found in Exodus, is Jehovah Rapha, the Lord Who Heals. Throughout the Old and New Testament, we can find powerful promises of God's healing work in the lives of His people. In this continuation of "Breakthrough" messages, Pastor Chris looks at breakthrough in our health and body, referencing Jesus' encounter with the paralytic in Matthew 9:1 - 8. Pastor Chris lays out three points from this passage that highlight how we experience healing in our lives.
- Aug 7, 2022The Basics of Breakthrough
The Basics of BreakthroughThere are times in our lives when we experience unbelievable victory and breakthrough. But there are also times when we must work through and persevere to the next breakthrough. We must work through the process God has for us to see that next breakthrough and we must understand that as we begin to step into what God has for us, the enemy will raise up a level of resistance. How do we handle that resistance? In this message, Pastor Chris highlights strategies from 2 Samuel 5:17 - 25, from the life of King David, that we can employ to be victorious and experience our breakthroughs.
- Jul 24, 2022Sowing and Reaping
Sowing and ReapingWhen God created the universe, He established laws by which to govern it. These laws are fixed, absolute and predictable. In this message, Pastor Chris looks at one of the most important of those laws in Galatians 6:7 - 9--the law of sowing and reaping. From these verses, he highlights five basic principles of the law of sowing and reaping.
- Jul 17, 2022When Christ Returns
When Christ ReturnsThe New Testament contains more than 300 prophecies regarding the second coming of Jesus Christ. That means 1 out of every 25 verses reassures us of His return. In those prophecies, much is shrouded in mystery and sealed up for the very end. But there is one clear fact: Jesus IS going to return visibly, literally and victoriously! In this timely message, Pastor Chris encourages us from 1 Thessalonians 4:14 - 5:11 regarding the rapture of the Church. Whether or not we agree on the timeline of events, we can agree on the surety of Christ's return and we need to recapture the understanding, as the early Church had, that Jesus could return at any moment and we need to be ready and hold on to this "blessed hope".
- Jul 10, 2022The Spirit is Willing, But the Flesh is Weak
The Spirit is Willing, But the Flesh is WeakOur biggest struggle in this life is not with outward forces, but with the person in the mirror. Jesus knew the full force of that inward battle between flesh and Spirit and He admonished His disciples to victory while He was in the midst of the battle Himself, in the garden of Gethsemane. In this message, Pastor Chris lays out those four points from Jesus found in Matthew 26:36 - 41. It is critical, in these current times, that we learn how to "stay awake and keep watch".
- Jul 3, 2022A Formula for Faith & Freedom
A Formula for Faith & Freedom"If we are not governed by God, we will inevitably be ruled by tyrants." -William PennIn spite of those who would like to redact American history, it is a holy history. Though not without imperfections, God's fingerprint can be seen throughout her history. Yet, we must remember, that a nation's only hope for blessing is to have God as its Lord (Psalm 33:12). In this message, Pastor Chris breaks down Psalm 2 and lays out a formula for maintaining faith and freedom, not only corporately, but individually. He reminds us that is it God's purpose that will ultimately prevail over man's purposes.
- Jun 26, 2022Homes Under Attack
Homes Under Attack"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance." -Thomas Jefferson We are engaged in a great spiritual fight in our homes and families. To combat this, we must steadfastly stand to maintain the Biblical standard of ethics that the enemy is systematically destroying. We have to stand against his agenda and determine to protect our families. In this message, Pastor Chris enumerates three points from Ephesians 6:10 - 18 that lay out our strategies for standing. He emphasizes the critical need for us to hold the line, for the sake of our loved ones souls.
- Jun 12, 2022The Spirit Makes the Difference
The Spirit Makes the DifferenceThere is no way to talk about the successful Christian life without also referencing the Person and work of Holy Spirit. Our spiritual growth and maturity are directly proportional to our submission to Holy Spirit's work in our life. In this continuation of Pentecost Sunday's message, Pastor Chris elaborates on the work and ministry of Holy Spirit and gleans from Acts 2:38 & 39 that the gift of Holy Spirit is intended for every believer and is our source of power.
- Jun 5, 2022Welcome Holy Spirit
Welcome Holy SpiritIn the Genesis creation, we see God the Father (God for us). In the incarnation, we see God the Son (God with us). And in the infilling, we see God the Spirit (God in us.)--the Godhead, three-in-one. In this Pentecost Sunday message, Pastor Chris highlights three aspects of God the Spirit's ministry that Jesus stresses to us from John 16:7 - 14. Pastor Chris encourages us that we are to be containers, moreover conduits, of God, through Holy Spirit.
- May 29, 2022His Blood Still Speaks
His Blood Still SpeaksMemorial Day is the day on our calendar set aside to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. As we celebrate, we must remember the ultimate One Who gave His ultimate life for the ultimate price for our ultimate freedom. In this message, Pastor Chris reminds us of why it was necessary for Jesus to shed His blood and, from Hebrews 12:18 - 24, gives us three points of His blood's efficacy.
- May 22, 2022Speaking In Tongues?
Speaking In Tongues?Interestingly, to show the evidence of Holy Spirit's infilling, God chose to use the tongue--a member of the body that is described in James 3:5 as capable of defiling the whole body. Although, in and of ourselves, we are unable to control the tongue, God uses it as this evidence to show our dependence on Him to reign in its capabilities. In this message, Pastor Chris lays out three points from James 3:1 - 12 that will guide us in our journey to control the tongue and use it for good rather than evil.
- May 8, 2022Having a Positive Family In a Negative World
Having a Positive Family In a Negative WorldParenthood is the greatest ministry in the world. In a culture that is increasingly diminishing parenthood's value, how can we grow strong, healthy families? Pastor Chris answers that question in this Mother's Day message, centered on 1 Thessalonians 1:3. He also emphasizes the critical role that mothers have in rearing a strong, healthy family.
- May 1, 2022Working Out
Working OutWe really only have control over two things in our life--our attitude and our effort. Although we are saved by grace, true salvation is evidenced in our works. In this message, Pastor Chris continues the journey through James with James 2:14 - 26 and discusses how the ideas of "saved by grace" and "faith without works is dead" are not contradictory, but rather, complimentary.
- Apr 24, 2022Beating Bias
Beating BiasDiscrimination can have all sorts of faces. But, in the Kingdom of God, we all stand on the same foundation and the Gospel is a "whosoever" Gospel. In this message, Pastor Chris continues teaching through the book James and come to James 2:1 - 13. He exhorts us to be diligent in our witness by remembering that how we treat others really determines our level of maturity as Believers.
- Apr 10, 2022Nailing It To the Cross
Nailing It To the CrossThe greatest mystery of all is the mystery of the cross. Why was it necessary? Was it a back-up plan for man's failure in the garden? In this message, Pastor Chris answers those questions and opens up Colossians 2:13 - 15, showing the great transaction that took place at the cross--our transgressions transferred to Jesus, and His grace transferred to us. Because of this, we can live without condemnation, knowing that we are reconciled to God through the blood of Jesus Christ.
- Apr 3, 2022Five-Legged Dogs
Five-Legged Dogs"You can call a tail a leg if you want to. But a dog will still only have four legs." -Abraham Lincoln. We are living in a time when people are trying to redefine right and wrong. In this message, Pastor Chris comes to James 1:26 - 27 in his walk through the book of James. He reminds us that it is not just what we believe that makes the difference; but how that belief affects our behavior, our living. He highlights three points from the passage that will enable us to live out "pure and undefiled religion".
- Mar 20, 2022Don’t Just Hear…DO
Don’t Just Hear…DODreams do not work unless we do. To truly make an impact with our life, we cannot just be listeners; we must transition to doers and put feet to our faith. We must come to the point where we put into practice what we have been hearing, because what we do not respond to we will lose. In his continuation of the journey through James, Pastor Chris digs into James 1:22 - 25 and exhorts us to embrace a life of doing.
- Mar 6, 2022The Move of God In Your Life
The Move of God In Your LifeThere is a rich history of God moving in the Church throughout the ages. But, we must remember that we need the move of God in our own personal life. As we pray for God to move in our communities, churches and countries, we must first pray that He moves in us. In this message, Pastor Chris continues teaching about Holy Spirit infilling and lays out the four "A's" we need to see God move in our life.
- Feb 27, 2022The Baptism of Holy Spirit
The Baptism of Holy SpiritTo even be capable of living a holy life, we need the power of Holy Spirit. Our life must be Spirit-led, Spirit-inspired, Spirit-filled. In this message, Pastor Chris digs into what that Spirit-filled life looks like and discusses the experience that is subsequent to salvation. As he digs into the upper room account, found in Acts 2:1 - 12 and 2:37 - 39, he highlights that this infilling is for and needed by every believer.
