What do you put your hope in? We’ve all been trained in church to say “God” automatically, but is that really true? Gary Wilkerson explores how the great falls in our spiritual walks happen when we’ve placed our aspirations on something other than Christ. He discusses how we can desire good things in life without putting our hopes on anything other than God.
We all have seasons where we become discouraged and question God’s plans. Often the ways that Jesus moves in our lives or the lives of our loved ones doesn’t make sense to us. At that point, we can make foolish, hasty decisions. In this session, Nicky Cruz explores how we combat impatience in our walk with Christ.
God’s grace will carry his children through terrible, impossible situations even when we can’t see a way through. How do we understand the way God’s power and the presence of the Holy Spirit give us hope as we face very real issues of evil and suffering? Chris Palmer explores the biblical answer to this question.
Many pastors are weighted down by increasing expectations among believers for bigger churches and better performances on the stage. Chris Palmer spends this session dismantling the impossible pressure that church leaders face to be perfect. The church is not called it be perfect; it’s called to be anointed with the Holy Spirit.
None of us are exempt from a desperate need to die with Christ and be brought into new life. Living a holy life isn’t just hard; it’s impossible without the Spirit’s power. In this session, John Bailey talks about how spiritual leaders in all walks of life need to embrace their own frailty and God’s transformative power.
How does a believer gain spiritual strength and authority in their life? A pastor can only lead the church into a place of health and strength if he already has these qualities in himself. In this session, Gary Wilkerson discusses how church leaders become mature and develop a healthier relationship with God and others in their lives.
Why does God allow trials? Where is he in our suffering? Sometimes, seeing God at work during times of crisis requires a broader perspective. Chris Palmer encourages believers to remember that God is present, even in the midst of suffering.
When we are faced with trials, how do we continue to trust in God? It starts with having a heart that is in the right place. Gary Wilkerson looks to Psalm 1 for guidance on how believers can remain steadfast through whatever life may bring.
