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Here, you'll find the weekly sermon from Orrville Christian Church, where we are committed to helping each person take their next step closer to Jesus.
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Restore: Ministry to the Last, Least, and Lost

March 24, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Restore: Ministry to the Last, Least, and Lost Acts 3:1-26   The LAST: “So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Matthew 20:16   The LEAST: “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” Matthew 25:40   The LOST: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Luke 19:10     4 Practical Principles for Ministry:   1. Develop a heart of COMPASSION for those in need.   P...

Restore: The Plan of Salvation

March 17, 2024 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Restore: The Plan of Salvation Acts 2:38 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do? "Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:37-38 (NIV)   The Plan of Salvation: 1. BELIEVE “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be sa...

Restore: Radical Devotion

March 10, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

Restore: Radical Devotion Acts 2:42-47   1. STEADFAST Faith - Acts 2:42   Four Pillars of  STEADFAST Faith: 1.RIGHT DOCTRINE - 2  Timothy 3:16-17 2.COMMUNITY - Hebrews 10:24-25 3.WORSHIP - 1 Corinthians 11:26 4.PRAYER -  Philippians 4:6   2. COMMUNAL  Living - Acts 2:44-45             Love and support for one another should be evident in our actions.             2 Corinthians 9:7             1 John 3:17-18   3. POWERFUL Witness - Acts 2:46-47             Our actions and spiri...

Restore: Effective Preaching

March 03, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Restore: Effective Preaching Acts 2:14-41 “For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.” 1 Corinthians 1:21 (NIV)   4 Characteristics of Effective Preaching:   1. RELEVANT (vv. 14-21)   2. SCRIPTURAL (vv. 17-21, 25-28, 34-35)   “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.”  2 ...

Restore: Power

February 25, 2024 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

Restore: POWER February 25, 2024   Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”   Acts 2:1-13   Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts (3 basic views): Continuationism Cessationism  Cessationism + Occasional Outpouring   Hebrews 2:3-4 …gifts distributed according to His will.   John 3:8 The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot ...

Restore: Spiritual Leadership

February 18, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Restore: Spiritual Leadership Acts 1:15-26 One of the greatest needs in our world today is God-honoring, biblically-grounded SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP.   3 Traits of Spiritual Leadership:   1. Spiritual leaders take INITIATIVE when a mission-critical NEED arises. (vv. 15-17, 20-22)   2. Spiritual leaders TRUST in the AUTHORITY of God’s word. (vv. 16, 20)   3. Spiritual leaders SUBMIT to God and HIS will. (vv. 23-26)   Takeaway:   The HARDEST person to lead is YOURSELF.   ·SEEK More...

Restore: Prayer

February 11, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Restore: Prayer Acts 1:12-14 “Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day’s walk from the city. When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew; James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his...

Restore: The Mission

February 04, 2024 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

Restore: The Mission Acts 1:1-11   84% of American churches are plateaued or declining.   “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8     1. The REASON for the mission.     2. The RESOURCE for the mission.     3. The RESPONSIBILITY for the mission.   A witness:   Has a RELEVANT testimony to share.   Has a DUTY to testify.   Tells the TRUTH ...

The Treasure Principle: The Joy of Giving

January 28, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

The Treasure Principle: The Joy of Giving 2 Corinthians 8:1-9; 9:6-15   The Treasure Principle: You CAN’T take it with you - but you CAN send it on ahead.   ·Ecclesiastes 5:10-15   Treasure Principle Key: GIVING is the ONLY antidote to materialism.   ·1 Timothy 6:17-19   “But since you excel in everything - in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you - see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” 2 Corinthians 8:7 (NIV)   ...

The Treasure Principle: Where Is Your Home?

January 21, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

The Treasure Principle: Where Is Your Home? Philippians 3:17-21   “Join with others in following my example…and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.” Philippians 3:17 (NIV84)   3 Pieces to Paul’s Pattern of Living:   1. SALVATION on the basis of FAITH (3:9)   2. SACRIFICE (3:7-8)   3. SUFFERING (3:10)   “For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their destiny is destructi...

The Treasure Principle: You Can't Take It With You

January 14, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

The Treasure Principle: You Can’t Take It With You “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV) Treasures on Earth vs. Treasures in Heaven 1. Person: Self vs. God & Self 2. Place: Earth vs. Heaven 3. Poss...

Church On The Move

January 07, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

Church on the Move Acts 1:1-11   Church is not a PLACE to attend; it’s a MOVEMENT to belong to.   “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8   In order be a Church on the Move…   1. We must be CAPTURED by the MESSAGE.   Has it captured you?       2. We must YIELD to the HOLY SPIRIT.   Have you?       Takeaway: Are you MOVING?   PRAY   ...

Highlight Reel

December 31, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Highlight Reel Matthew 28:18-20   Sermon Clip #1: Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”  Matthew 28:18-20   On a scale of 1 to 10, how ENGAGED were you in making disciples in 2023? ____...

Home For Christmas

December 24, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

Welcome to Orrville Christian Church! If you'd like to chat or have a prayer need, you can check out our live stream at https://www.orrville.church/live New around here? Simply text “New” to 330-597-9119 to get connected. Connection Card: https://www.orrvillechristian.org/connectioncard Our Giving Website: https://www.OCCgive.com Visit us online at https://www.orrville.church

Christmas Road Trip: The Wonder of Bethlehem

December 17, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

hristmas Road Trip: The “Wonder” of Bethlehem     A Journey of Fulfillment.   Isaiah 7:14 Micah 5:12   Jesus fulfilled over 300 prophecies.   The probability of a person fulfilling just 48 prophecies is 1 in 10^157.   2. A Journey of Faith. Luke 2:1-7   Small steps of faith, partnership, and obedience to God can lead to incredible impact.     3. A Journey of Fellowship.   John 6:35   Find your nourishment in the Lord!

Christmas Road Trip: The Road Less Traveled

December 10, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Christmas Road Trip: The Road Less Traveled Luke 1:39-56 1.Mary responds to God’s message with FAITH.   ·SECLUSION for first months of pregnancy. ·SUPPORT ·SERVICE to Elizabeth in her final months of pregnancy.     2. Mary receives CONFIRMATION of God’s might WORK.     3. Mary REJOICES in God’s BLESSING.     Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.” 1 Peter 5:6     Takeaway:   ·What “ROAD TRIP” do you need to take this Chr...

Christmas Road Trip: From Heaven to Earth

December 03, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Christmas Road Trip: From Heaven to Earth   John 1:1-2, 14       “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning…. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:1-2, 14       What Christmas means:       1. Jesus is the WORD of God.           2. Jesus is the Word made FLESH.       ...

Come To The Table

November 26, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

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Hope-Full: God Is Still Faithful

November 19, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Hope-Full: God is Still Faithful 2 Peter 3   We can be HOPEFUL because God is FAITHFUL.   When it comes to the promise of Christ’s return:   1. Remember God’s TRACK RECORD.   “But they deliberately forget that long ago by God’s word the heavens came into being and the earth was formed out of water and by water. By these waters also the world of that time was deluged and destroyed.” (vv. 5-6)     2. Remember God’s RELATION to TIME.   “With the Lord a day is like a thousand years...

Hope-Full: The Gospel Is Still True

November 12, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Hope-Full: The Gospel is Still True 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11   Gospel – “GOOD NEWS”   “Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you…that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures…” 1 Corinthians 15:1a, 3b-4   “For we believe that Jesus died and rose again…” 1 Thessalonians 4:14a   “For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation thro...

Hope-Full: God Is Still All Powerful

November 05, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Hope-Full: God is Still All-Powerful Ephesians 6:10-20   We can be HOPEFUL because God is FAITHFUL.   “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Ephesians 6:10-12   1. The REALITY of...

Why We Must Never Give Up On Prayer

November 05, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

Why We Must Never Give Up On Prayer Luke 18:1-8   “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.”  Luke 18:1   We desperately NEED God.   God is JUST and he CARES.   The FAITH is at stake.   Takeaway:   Engage in PRAYER WEEK this week.   Do a PRAYER Challenge.   Come to Night of WORSHIP.

Slowing

October 22, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: Slowing Mark 4:35-41   BIG Idea: Go ALL IN with Jesus in the BOAT.   In the boat with Jesus, there is:   SALVATION from sin and death.     POWER to defeat the enemy.     A WAY of life to follow.     A MISSION to pursue.       Takeaway: Will you go ALL IN with Jesus?

Simplicity

October 15, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Welcome to Orrville Christian Church! If you'd like to chat or have a prayer need, you can check out our live stream at https://www.orrville.church/live   New around here? Simply text “New” to 330-597-9119 to get connected.   Connection Card: https://www.orrvillechristian.org/connectioncard   Our Giving Website: https://www.OCCgive.com   Visit us online at https://www.orrville.church

Sabbath

October 08, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: Sabbath Exodus 20:8-11     God created a rhythm for your life.   This rhythm of living, God Himself modeled and instituted. Just as we are made in the image of the God who works, we are made in the image of the God who rests. What is the Sabbath?   A day of rest   The Sabbath reminds us that we are finite.   The Sabbath requires trust.   A day of delight   We delight in God.   We delight in one another.   We delight in creation.   A day ...

Silence and Solitude

October 01, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: Silence & Solitude Mark 1:35-39   JESUS HIMSELF practiced silence and solitude.   What does your time, place, and act of silence and solitude look like?       The NEGLECT of silence and solitude COSTS US greatly.                      The hurried life not only deprives us of life’s simple joys, buy also erodes the depth and richness of our spiritual connection.                        “What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forf...

The Great Enemy

September 24, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: The Great Enemy Matthew 11:18-20   “Hurry is the great enemy of spiritual life in our day.”    “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”  Matthew 11:28-30     Instead of living in a cycle of GRACE, we often get stuck in a cycle of WORKS.     Takeaway: De...

Finding The Freedom To Be All In

September 17, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

The Cycle of Grace   Jesus lived a distinctive pattern of life. Mark 1:29-39   Stage One: __________________________   Mt 3:17. "This is my son, in whom I am well pleased."   Mt. 4:1-7: Satan attacks Jesus’ __________________     Stage Two: ___________________________   Examples of sustaining practices in Jesus’ life:   Stage Three: ____________________________   What was the significance of Jesus’ life?   “Whoever has seen me has seen the _____________________ “ John 14:9...

You Can Have Healthy Relationships

September 03, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

Ephesians 5:1-2

You Don't Have To Feel Alone

August 27, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

Uncommon Community: You Don’t Have to Feel Alone Acts 2:42-47   1.The message of the GOSPEL. 2. The indwelling gift of the HOLY SPIRIT.  ·The primary work of the Holy Spirit in us is to make us HOLY. 3. The DEVOTION of the people to ONE ANOTHER.  ·We were CREATED for this.   ·The church is a FAMILY. ·It’s the key to fulfilling Christ’s MISSION in the world.   “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35 

Wake Up To A New Day

August 13, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

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The Core of Christianity

August 06, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

The Core of Christianity Romans 3:21-26   1. A right relationship with God is possible only by GRACE. Two options: ·LAW   Keep the commandments, escape the penalty; Break the commandments, suffer the penalty.   “Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.” Romans 3:20   ·GRACE   Keep the commandments, suffer the penalty; Break the commandments, escape the penalty.   2. A right relati...

Reconciling Severed Relationships

July 30, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

One Message: Reconciling Severed Relationships Philemon 1:8-22 Can you relate to the circumstance in this story? Are you the person on the RUN? Are you the person who has been OFFENDED? Are you the person who is known as the RECONCILER?   Steps to Reconciling Relationships 1.By realizing WRONGDOING. 2.By restoring the attitude of LOVE. 3.By renewing REPENTANCE. 4.By releasing the painful PAST. 5.By reopening the FUTURE. 6.By reaffirming the RELATIONSHIP.   The book of Philemon ...

The Three Chairs

July 23, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

One Message: The Three Chairs Joshua 24:14 Chair # 1 - COMMITMENT “Now fear the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your ancestors worshiped…and serve the Lord. But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve…But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”  Joshua 24:14   Chair # 2 - COMPROMISE “The people served the Lord throughout the lifetime of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him and w...

Adventure Camp Sunday: Celebrate

July 16, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

Adventure Camp Sunday: Celebrate! Luke 15   Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Luke 15:1-2   3 common elements in the 3 parables:   1. There was something of TOP-NOTCH VALUE missing.     2. There was an ALL-OUT SEARCH.     3. There was a JOY-FILLED CELEBRATION.    Takeaway: You MATTER to God.   “For the Son of Man came to seek and to...

Jesus' Crucifixion

July 09, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Momentous Prayer: Jesus’ Crucifixion Luke 23:32-43   “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34     1. His heart of PRAYER.   Christianity is not a RELIGION; it’s a RELATIONSHIP.     2. His heart of FORGIVENESS.   The cross is all about FORGIVENESS.   “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace…” Ephesians 1:7   “Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins ...

Momentous Prayer: Jesus' Transfiguration

July 02, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Momentous Prayer: Jesus’ Transfiguration Luke 9:28-36   1. The PRAYING of Jesus (vv. 28, 29a)   ·His PRACTICE ·His PLACE ·His PUPILS   Application: Find a prayer PARTNER.   2. The VICTORY of Jesus (vv. 29b-33)   Keyword: “GLORY”   “But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57   Application: Put your HOPE in Jesus.     3. The AUTHORITY of Jesus (vv. 34-36)   “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter a...

Momentous Prayer: Jesus' Baptism

June 25, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Momentous Prayer: Jesus' Baptism   1.Why was Jesus BAPTIZED?  ·To OBEY God’s will.  ·To IDENTIFY with us.   ·To foreshadow his MISSION.    2. What was Jesus PRAYING?    3. How can I take a NEXT STEP toward Jesus?  ·Be BAPTIZED.  ·Develop the HABIT of prayer.

The Great Reversal

June 18, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Storybook: The Great Reversal Luke 16:19-31   1. The PROBLEM ·Problem #1: The rich man ignored the NEEDS of those around him. ·Problem #2 The rich man ignored the reality of his own MORTALITY.     2.The PUNISHMENT     3.The PRESCRIPTION  ·HELP people in need. ·Live with ETERNITY in mind. ·Share the gift of GOD’S WORD.

The Pharisee And The Tax Collector

June 11, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

The Pharisee And The Tax Collector Luke 18:9-14   Your comfort zone isn’t where you go to grow, it’s where you go to become stagnant.   1.Recognize the (Dangers) of (Self-Righteousness).   Humility is the antidote to self-righteousness.   "For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself." – Galatians 6:3   2.Embrace the (Humility) of the (Tax Collector).   Humility is recognizing that everything good within us is a gift from God that can be used for ...

The Prodigal Son

June 04, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

THE PRODIGAL SON Luke 15:11-32   Charles Dickens: “The finest short story ever written.”   Prodigal = Wasteful   Key Truth #1 It is possible to lose our spiritual INHERITANCE.             Take care of your salvation! How? By taking care of your relationship with God. CHERISH it.     (Heart) COMMIT to it.  (Head) CULTIVATE it. (Hands)   Key Truth #2 When people LOST in sin come back to God, that is something to REJOICE about!   Any lost sinner who BELIEVES in Jesus, REPENT...

Descending Into Greatness

May 28, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

Storybook: Descending into Greatness Luke 14:1-14   With humility, you take the focus off YOURSELF and you place it on OTHERS.     Be FLEXIBLE.    METHODS must always change, but the MESSAGE must never change.     2.  Be HUMBLE.    3.  Be INCLUSIVE. 

Graduate-Level Loving

May 21, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

Storybook: Graduate-Level Loving Luke 10:25-37   It’s good to KNOW the right ANSWERS, but it’s even better to GROW in the right ATTITUDES and ACTIONS.     Keyword: COMPASSION   ·Inward ATTITUDE   ·Outward ACTION     For Jesus, love is something you FEEL and DO.     Takeaway: Become a person who treats EVERYONE with COMPASSION.   “Do this and you will live!” Luke 10:28

Rewrite The Story

May 14, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Special guest speaker Ben Thompson brings the sermon "Rewrite The Story."

There's Good News and Bad News

May 07, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Exponential: There’s Good News and Bad News Luke 10:10-24   “I’ve got some GOOD News and some BAD News…”   1. The Bad News: JUDGMENT awaits those who REJECT Jesus.   2. The Good News: JOY awaits (and is already here) for those who FOLLOW Jesus.   ·SALVATION   ·REVELATION   Takeaway: What’s stopping you from taking a NEXT STEP?

It Starts With One

April 30, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Exponential: It Starts With One Luke10:2-9 “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. Go! I am sending you out…” Luke 10:2-3a   1. The POTENTIAL 2. The PROBLEM   In order to reach the “NONES,” it starts with ONE.   3. The PLAN   ·PRAY ·GO ·SEEK ·SERVE ·SHARE   Takeaway: Who is your ONE?   “Father, bring me a Person of Peace. And enable me to serve and share Jesus with them, to bapt...

Are You ALL In?

April 23, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

Exponential: Are You ALL In? Luke 9:57-62; 10:2   “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20   1. The POTENTIAL   “The harvest is plentiful…” Luke 10:2     2. The PROBLEM   “…but the workers are few.” ...

God's Plan To Change The World

April 16, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Exponential: Luke 10:1-4 God’s Plan to Change the World. 04/16/2023   PREPARE the way for Jesus.    Go TOGETHER.   Three Benefits of “Going Together”   We are STRONGER.   2.            We are FOCUSED.   3.            We are EXPONENTIAL.   Mission MULTIPLIES when we go together.   Takeaway Questions: Who could you make an exponential difference alongside?   How could you prepare the way for Jesus in the lives of your neighbors, friends, and family?

Easter: The Road To Hope

April 09, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

Easter 2023: The Road to Hope Luke 24:13-35   “The Lord has risen indeed…” Luke 24:34   Hope DELAYED is not hope DENIED.   “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel.” Luke 24:19-21   Easter is the story of how much God LOVES us.   What’s the bi...

What About Unanswered Prayer?

April 02, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

What About Unanswered Prayer?   Reasons Why Prayer Might Be Going Unanswered:   1) We aren’t praying in accordance with Jesus’ name.   2) Contradictory Prayers   3) Wrong Motives   · James 4:3 - “You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.”   4) We live in a broken world.   5) Unasked Prayers   · James 4:2 - “You do not have, because you do not ask.”   6) Unconfessed Sin.   · Psalm 66:18 - “If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lor...