Revival
The 20 Church Commandments
by Pastor David Earnhart (Oct 27 2010)
Series: 2010 Autumn Advance
Although the Apostle Paul had a relatively brief stay in Thessalonica, a close and abiding relationship was formed with the believers there. On a number of occasions they remembered Paul, communicated with him and sent provisions to meet his needs. This epistle was written to answer some of their personal concerns and concludes with a list of 20 brief commands to be keep before them so the church might stay the course as they continued to faithfully minister.
Three Marks of a Healthy Christian
by Pastor Aaron Harshaw (Oct 26 2010)
Series: 2010 Autumn Advance
The Gospel of Jesus Christ greatly impacted the life of the Apostle Paul. His entire life and ministry was a reflection of its powerful influence. His response to the Gospel message was a life that was concerned about the plight of others, committed to sharing the truth and convinced of its power to change people.
Church - A Place Where Spiritual Needs Are Met
by Pastor Adam Godshall (Oct 25 2010)
Series: 2010 Autumn Advance
When our brothers and sisters stumble into sin, where do they go? God wants our church to be a safe place to get spiritual help for those who get tangled up in the fleshly failures of life. This is not just a job for the pastor and deacons, this is the responsible action of the Spirit-filled members of the church. We all bear the responsibility to make this church a place where people can find genuine help administered by the people who sincerely love them and long for them to find grace of God in their time of need.
Don't Just Do Something - Stand There
by Pator Bob Franseen of Eagle Heights Baptist Church (Oct 24 2010)
Series: 2010 Autumn Advance
We are a doing people, and there are times this can be our undoing. God brings circumstances into our lives that make us feel like taking matters into our own hands, but the Scriptures teach us that there is another way of dealing with things... Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord. God develops a depth of trust and the discipline of prayer as we pour out our hearts in dependence and wait for His deliverance.
Developing the Local Church
by Pastor Wayne Johnson (Oct 24 2010)
Series: 2010 Autumn Advance
The Word of God gives us specific instructions regarding how to develop His church. When we follow His guidelines, growth will be healthy and the body will function just as the Lord intended to achieve His purposes in the place He has called us to labor.
There's A Payday Someday
by Pastor Wayne Johnson (Oct 24 2010)
Series: 2010 Autumn Advance
There is a day coming when each and every believer will stand before his Lord and Savior. We often lose sight of this coming day. It will be a day we will never forget. Every believer will be there. Will the investment of our earthly lives abide or go up in smoke? Now is the time to make the difference.
Come Back to the Joy of the Lord
by Dr. Rick Flanders (Nov 6 2009)
Series: 2009 Revival Meetings
The attraction of any church needs to be the presence and power of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Bible says the joy of the Lord is our strength. How do we get back to the joy of the Lord. This message gives five practical steps to get back to the place of joy in the Christian life.
How to Have God Come to Your Aid
by Dr. Rick Flanders (Nov 5 2009)
Series: 2009 Revival Meetings
Paul had many wonderful experiences and special privileges as an Apostle of Jesus Christ but he also had an infirmity in the flesh; a disability of some sort that God allowed to remain in his life to serve as a constant reminder of his own personal weakness and his need for God's strength. Paul earnestly sought the Lord three times to remove this infirmity, but God taught Paul, and teaches us a very important lesson through all this: God's strength is made perfect in weakness.
Fathers, Provoke Not Your Children to Wrath
by Dr. Rick Flanders (Nov 3 2009)
Series: 2009 Revival Meetings
One of the problems that repeatedly affected the proliferation of revival has occurred within the Christian home. The failure was not in the revival itself, but rather a failure within the families to pass on its life giving principles to the next generation. The Apostle Paul addresses a portion of this problem in sixth chapter of Ephesians when he admonishes fathers not to provoke their children to wrath. This message deals with several ways this can happen in the average Christian home.
The Benefits of the Spirit
by Dr. Rick Flanders (Nov 2 2009)
Series: 2009 Revival Meetings
The Holy Spirit is not just a doctrine, He is a person that lives within us. The Scriptures tell us some very specific benefits that are ours due to the Spirit's indwelling. Therefore, it should be normal for every surrendered Christian to see miraculous manifestations of the work of Spirit in us and through us.
An Important Revival Promise
by Dr. Rick Flanders (Nov 1 2009)
Series: 2009 Revival Meetings
Our text contains a very important Revival promise. Although it is often misunderstood and misapplied, there is still a valuable principle communicated that is found throughout the Scriptures. God still stands ready to bless His people whenever they come as He prescribed.
The Easy Life
by Dr. Rick Flanders (Nov 1 2009)
Series: 2009 Revival Meetings
Much is communicated about the difficulty of living the Christian life, but our Lord indicates that this is not necessarily so. Our text describes a life that is substantially less burdensome and invites us to come unto Him and experience it for ourselves.
Revival in the Family
by Dr. Rick Flanders (Nov 1 2009)
Series: 2009 Revival Meetings
When we experience genuine Revival, the very first place it will be seen is at home. Ephesians 5 teaches us that when a person is filled with the Spirit of God, there will be immediate manifestations of spiritual health. He or she will cooperate with the Holy Spirit and joy, gratitude and unselfishness will be the evidence. Imagine the impact a family member would make if these qualities were readily demonstrated in the context of their home.