When the Bible refers to us as sheep, it’s not exactly a compliment. Sheep aren’t known for being particularly intelligent or self-sufficient. Even so, we may think of Psalm 23, the most iconic sheep-shepherd analogy of all, as being simple and idyllic. In reality, it’s a message of warfare. In this sermon, Claude Houde explains what it means to ask God to be your shepherd.
Do you want to see spiritual fruit in your life? Start with simple obedience. When we choose to follow what God has called us to do, no matter how small that calling may seem, God is at work. In this sermon, Claude Houde encourages every believer to live a spiritually fruitful life.
When Jesus spent time in the wilderness, Satan presented him with three temptations: to make self-serving requests from God, to take power and influence, and to test God's faithfulness. Even today, Christians can experience these same temptations during times of spiritual dryness. These are our wilderness experiences. Carter Conlon looks at the way that God will bring his people out of the wilderness.
When God’s people are on fire with the message of the gospel, the enemy takes notice. Those who fearlessly declare that Jesus is Lord should expect resistance, but they can stand firm in the knowledge that God will prevail.
Jesus commanded his followers not to be anxious about anything, but that seems easier said than done. How can we follow this commandment when it is so hard to let go of our worries? Gary Wilkerson offers practical ways to look beyond our everyday concerns to seek the kingdom of God.
The Bible speaks of Ahab and Jezebel, King and Queen of Israel, as some of the most evil people to have ever ruled. While Ahab and Jezebel committed many atrocities during their time in power, the book of 1 Kings take care to emphasize their arrogance. Tim Dilena explains why every person should have humility before God.
The strength to overcome adversity does not come from our own skills, resources or intellect. Ultimate deliverance comes from God. Gary Wilkerson explains that God’s strength is best appreciated when we come face to face with our own weakness.
It is an incredible blessing when God invites us to be part of his sovereign plan. One of the ways he does that is by encouraging his people to pray. Gary Wilkerson looks at what the Bible has to say about prayer and God's deliverance.
Are you speaking into your family members’ lives? Are you recognizing God’s calling for them, even when they can’t see it for themselves? Carter Conlon looks to the book of Esther to demonstrate that one person who sees the God-given potential may be all it takes to transform a life.
The New Testament book of Acts tells the story of a magician named Simon. When Simon saw the apostles preaching and praying in his city, his first response was to try to buy the power of God with money. In this sermon, Tim Dilena looks at the gifts we can only receive by spending times in the presence of God.