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Sex, Gender & Life: Week 2

SEX, GENDER & LIFE MIND V BODY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2023 In this series we hope to answer three basic questions biblically -  1. Is sex limited to male/female marriages?  2. Is gender defined by our biology? 3. Who is eligible for human rights? Genesis 1:26-27 The creation of man and woman comes at the end of a list of the creation of complementary forces: - Light/Darkness - Waters above/waters below - Land/Sea - Day/Night - Man/Woman This pattern shows us how we should interpret the c...

Jonah: Misplaced Priorities

JONAH SERIES MISPLACED PRIORITIES Sunday, October 8, 2023 Have you ever met someone who had misplaced priorities?  Maybe you were that someone. Jonah 4:5-11 Jonah had misplaced priorities - Jonah was all about Jonah - Jonah was self-centered. God points out that Jonah was mad about the plant dying but had no pity for 120,000 people and all they owned being lost to the judgement of God. John 5:16  Religious people of Jesus day were mad about Him healing on sabbath and disciples picking ...

Sex, Gender & Life: Week 1

SEX, GENDER & LIFE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2023 Goals for this Series: 1. To clarify the scripture’s position on same-sex relations through clear biblical expository 2. To stir the church's heart to compassion for those struggling with SSA and desiring to follow the way of Christ. 3. That through better understanding and more compassion we can become a church that is loving and compassionate and yet uncompromising when it comes to what we see to be the clear biblical ethic. 4. Ultimately, to...

Jonah: God’s not Finished with You

JONAH SERIES - 5  GOD’S NOT FINISHED WITH YOU Sunday, October 1, 2023 Jonah 3:1-10 “The word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time…” Isaiah 46:10 The first and most important thing you need to know is that God never throws your book away.  Wherever you are struggling in life you can’t stay there and reach your purpose. 1. GET UP! Proverbs 24:16  2. GO! Philippians 3:13-14 3. DO! John 9:4 It’s not too late.  You haven’t missed your moment.  It’s not over.

Jonah: Radical Redemption

JONAH SERIES RADICAL REDEMPTION Sunday, September 24, 2023  Jonah 2:1-6a In this moment of despair Jonah decides now is the time to pray.   Sheol - the place of death. Jonah finds himself at “deaths door.” In verse 4 Jonah repents by saying, “I will look again toward your holy temple.” In verse 6a Jonah goes back to his near death experience when he says “I went down to the land whose bars closed upon me forever;” David writes about a similar situation. Psalms 40:1-3 Jonah 2:6b-9 J...

Jonah: Wake Up!

Wake Up! Pastor Sharon  Jonah 1:1-16 When the church is asleep the world is suffering.  Proverbs 24:33-34 What is the sign of a someone that’s asleep?  INACTIVITY  The result of inactivity is dormant authorities and missing mantles.  Romans 13:11 Ephesians 5:15-17 NKJV A warrior mindset is walking circumspectly.  1 Peter 5:8 NLT

Jonah: The Prodigal Prophet

JONAH SERIES THE PRODIGAL PROPHET Sunday, September 10, 2023 Congruence matters.  The outer you will always rise or lower to the inner you. Luke 12:1-3 Jonah has this conflict, the outside he is referred to as a Servant of the Lord (2 Kings 14) yet on the inside he is doing everything possible to NOT be a servant of the Lord. Jonah 1:1-3 1. Sin cost more then you want to pay  Romans 6:23 2. Sin takes you farther then you want to go.  Psalms 139:7-10 3. Sin works you harder then you ever imag...

Jonah: The Prophet Who Became the Problem

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Summer in Pslams: Be an Encourager

Summer in Pslams: Be an Encourager  Sunday, August 27, 2023 Psalms 121:1-8 Verses 1 and 2 - the writer encourages himself.  Verses 3 through 8 - the writer encourages others.  1 Thessalonians 5:11 Encouragement is building others up.  Hebrews 10:24-25  Your words of encouragements stir up those around you moving them into two powerful forces - Love and Good Works Parents and guardians we are starting a fresh school year. Find a way to encourage your kids.  Husbands and wives, your m...

Summer in Psalms: Psalms 150

Thank you for joining us for our series, Summer in Psalms. ____________________________________        Our vision is to build a church that is “Encountering Jesus. Empowering People. To change Everything.”  Thank you so much for watching our videos.      If you like our services or videos, please subscribe for more content.          If you’d like to tithe or give, please do so at our website. - LifeChapelToledo.com          You can connect to us on these social media platforms!      Fa...

Summer in Psalms: Holiness in the House

SUMMER IN PSALMS  HOLINESS IN THE HOUSE  Sunday, August 13, 2023 Psalms 15:1-5 This is a very interesting Psalm because it starts with questions. There are only 51 questions in the book of Psalms and this chapter begins with two of those questions. Who can dwell in your tent?  Who can live on your holy mountain? David proceeds to give us a list of requirements from those who wanted to come into the House of the Lord. These are the requirements that David lays out for the people of God ...

Summer in Psalms: Psalm 119

SUMMER IN PSALMS PSALM 119 SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2023 Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible with 176 verses. It is, in fact, the very center of the written Bible It is written about the Psalmist's love for the law of the Lord, or love for what the scripture does for the reader. There are 8 basic words used to describe the Scriptures: 1. Law 2. Word 3. Judgements 4. Testimonies 5. Commandments 6. Statutes 7. Precepts 8. Word "How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to ...

Summer in Psalms: Psalm 8

SUMMER IN PSALMS PSALM 8 ITS ALL ABOUT YOUR POINT OF VIEW Sunday, August 6, 2023 There are many kinds of Psalms - Prayers, Repentance, Praise, Songs, Celebrations, etc But this is another level - this is adoration.  This is about Worship! Psalms 8:1  David takes us from ME to WE. Psalms 8:2  His strength sustains us.  Psalms 8:3-4  David ask God the big WHY? Psalms 8:5-8 This takes us back to the Genesis 1 - Adam and Eve, created in the image of God and living in the Garden with au...

Summer in Psalms: Psalms 51

SUMMER IN PSALMS  PSALMS 51 Pastor Grant Perry  We want to see victims restored but what do we do with perpetrators? God wants to restore both victims and perpetrators.  2 Samuel 11 and 12 tells the story of David’s greatest failure. He took advantage of Bathsheba. David murdered her husband to cover his sin.  The prophet Nathan calls David out on his sin.   Psalms 51 is David’s response to the conviction in his heart after being confronted by the prophet.  Psalms 51:1-19 We all have i...

Summer in Psalms: Psalms 23

SUMMER IN PSALMS PSALMS 23 Sunday, July 16, 2023  Psalms 22  Good shepherd - story of the cross - salvation - justification Psalms 24  Chief shepherd - story of his Kingship - glorification  Psalms 23  Great shepherd - story of walk it out “in between” - sanctification  Psalms 23:1-6 Isaiah 53:6 V 1 Sheep exalts “MY” shepherd. John 10:11 V 2/3 Sheep experiences the benefits of the “MY” shepherd. V 4/6a Sheep have expectations from “MY” shepherd. V  6b Sheep engagement for everything ...

Summer in Psalms: Psalm 1

SUMMER IN PSALMS PSALM 1  SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2023 Psalm 1:1-6 There are two contrasting paths that take place over the course of three steps:  Pattern - The patterns of life which give life its shape.  Position - The result of those patterns creates a life that is marked by stability and production or dissolution.  Product - Ultimately these two things will result in one being “known by the Lord,” or perishing. There are two different words which are translated as “blessed in our Bibles.”...

Breaking the Cycle: The Heart of The Father

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Breaking The Cycle: God’s Recipe For a Miracle

BREAKING THE CYCLE GOD’S RECIPE FOR A MIRACLE Sunday, June 11, 2023 WHAT IF God wanted to use everything in your life for His purpose? 2 Timothy 2:19-21 When we have an iniquity that has been a  part of our life since birth it can be challenging to define what is honorable and dishonorable and then allow God to use each vessel in our life (memories, failures, wins, etc…) to bring about His purpose and plan. We must acknowledge our issues and face our failures so that God gets glory and t...

Breaking the Cycle: Let Your Frustration Birth Your Future

God operates in systems. Genesis 8:22 System - 1. a set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network. 2. a set of principles or procedures according to which something is done; an organized framework or method. The devil works in cycles.  Cycle - a series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order. Psalms 51:5 Family iniquities can come in all shapes and sizes.   Fear.  Sexual Sins.  Lying.  Addiction.  Poverty. Laziness.  Chaos.  To b...

Feeling It

Thank you for joining us for our Sunday morning gathering with pastor Grant Perry. ____________________________________        Our vision is to build a church that is “Encountering Jesus. Empowering People. To change Everything.”  Thank you so much for watching our videos.       If you like our services or videos, please subscribe for more content.           If you’d like to tithe or give, please do so at our website. - LifeChapelToledo.com           You can connect to us on these social ...

Obtaining the Promise

Thank you for joining us for our Sunday morning gathering with pastor Sharon Perry. ____________________________________        Our vision is to build a church that is “Encountering Jesus. Empowering People. To change Everything.”  Thank you so much for watching our videos.       If you like our services or videos, please subscribe for more content.           If you’d like to tithe or give, please do so at our website. - LifeChapelToledo.com           You can connect to us on these social...

Observable Difference

Thank you for joining us for our Sunday morning gathering with our special guest pastor, Paul Cook. Our vision is to build a church that is “Encountering Jesus. Empowering People. To change Everything.”  Thank you so much for watching our videos.       If you’d like to tithe or give, please do so at our website. - LifeChapelToledo.com

We'll Leave the Light on for You

Sunday, April 30, 2023 Matthew 24:3-14 Jesus gives is the prophetic Cliffs notes.  The full book is Revelation.  Actually, the name of the book is The Revelation of Jesus Christ.  All the apocalyptic writings in the New Testament are not meant to be a scare tactic or a sci-fi movie.  It is meant to lead us to the understanding that Jesus is in control.  Jesus tells us that in the midst of the darkness there will be a light - the proclamation of the Kingdom as a testimony to the nations!...

Faith Rising: Intro to Hebrews 11

Thank you for joining us for our Sunday gathering series, Faith Rising. ____________________________________        Our vision is to build a church that is “Encountering Jesus. Empowering People. To change Everything.”  Thank you so much for watching our videos.       If you like our services or videos, please subscribe for more content.           If you’d like to tithe or give, please do so at our website. - LifeChapelToledo.com           You can connect to us on these social media platf...

#thankyouforthirty Throwback: Unconditional Praise

UNCONDITIONAL PRAISE Sunday, October 2, 2022 This message was originally preached on March 22, 1992. The book of Habakkuk is only 3 chapters long. Habakkuk  is one man’s journey from doubt to worship. The difference in the opening verses and the closing verses is striking. Habakkuk 3:17-19 He considers the possibility of the most important elements of his life and the lives of those around him… Figs – Olives – Fruit – Meat – Flocks – Herbs What does Habakkuk do? He turns his eyes t...

Chances: When Your Destiny Is A Do-Over

Chances: The Beauty of Redemption

THE BEAUTY OF REDEMPTION  Sunday, September 11, 2022 I don’t have to ask if you have ever failed God, failed yourself, or just failed in life because I know you have! We all have! Simon Peter no doubt felt the pain of failure many times.  He denied Jesus 3 times while Jesus was in the final hours of His life.  Mark 16:1-8  there are two words that are significant in the story of second chances.  Verse 7 - go, tell his disciples “and Peter” Jesus comes to Peter and finds him in his g...

Shift: 10 Sermons in 30 Minutes

Shift: Authority to Influence

Special Guest, Gail Kreason: God Above It All

Miracles: When God Doesn't

MIRACLES: WHEN GOD DOESN’T SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2022 Galatians 4:13-14 Can God heal every disease? We believe the answer to be: Yes. The God of the Bible has power over all sickness, disease and death. Why doesn’t he?  1: Because He (at least potentially) has sufficient reason not to do so. Romans 8:28 2: Because performing every miracle we asked for may actually undermine his ultimate goal. James 2:19 3: Because an eternal perspective changes everything. Revelation 21:4 But what do I...

Miracles: The First Miracle

Unseen Realm Pt. 1

Wednesday Night Teaching: Unseen Realm Pt. 2

Miracles: Embarrassed By The Supernatural

MIRACLES Part 1: Miracles SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2022 Mark 16:15-16 “The believers in miracles accept them (rightly or wrongly) because they have evidence for them. The disbelievers in miracles deny them (rightly or wrongly) because they have a doctrine against them.” G. K. Chesterton: Orthodoxy • More than 94,000,000 Americans believe they have directly experienced a miracle.  • 67% of American believe miracles are possible today.  • 75% of 1,100 Doctors polled believe miracles can happe...

Free Indeed: Free To Be Constrained

Winning The War In Your Mind: Removing The Tint From Your Glasses

World Religions with Sharon Perry Pt. 1

Proud To Be An American?

Free Indeed: Free To Dream

Winning The War In Your Mind: Taking Your Mind Back

WINNING THE WAR IN YOUR MIND: TAKE YOUR MIND BACK Sunday, June 13, 2021 Have you ever made an irrational decision?   Why do we do these things? We have wires that are crossed in our mind. Somewhere we have bought into a lie.  Colossians 2:6-7 Notice these words: Rooted - Built up - Established - Abounding. Colossians 2:8 Notice these words: Cheat - Philosophy - Empty Deceit - Traditions of men - Principles of the world. Philippians 4:6-9 1. Prayer (requesting) 2. Supplication (pe...

Winning The War In Your Mind

WINNING THE WAR IN YOUR MIND Sunday, June 6, 2021 Most of life’s battles are won and lost in your mind.  Our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts. Proverbs 23:7 The Word of God and Spirit of God has the ability to transform your mind and renew your thought patterns. 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 Two key words: 1.  Mighty - divine power - (Greek) Dumamis - dynamite - explosive power 2.  Strongholds - walls - (Greek) Ochuroma - Military stronghold - fortress built ...

Midweek Prayer: Being Thrown In The Deep End

Midweek Prayer: Praying The Word

Favor

FAVOR  Sunday, May 30, 2021 You and I can have the favor of God but it requires some action on our part. We have to position ourselves to experience God’s favor. 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 The Jabez Prayer List:  Bless me.  Enlarge my territory.  Be with me.   Keep me from evil.   Don’t let me cause anyone pain ever again. James 4:3 We all love the last line of this verse - God gave him what he asked for. 1. Honor - 1 Chronicles 4:9 2. Love God - Proverbs 3:1-4 3. Hate what God hates ...

Israel: Prophecies Fulfilled Featuring Missionaries Roger and Becky Hoagland

Midweek Prayer: Historical Prayer Patterns

It Ain't Over: Difficulty En Route to Your Destiny

It Ain't Over: God Is Doing A New Thing

Midweek Prayer: Structure and Patterns of Prayer