Sermon: Mission Possible – Freedom in Christ
Pray for wisdom, discernment, and godly strategies to bring our nation back to God’s intended foundations of faith, family, and freedom.
Pray for wisdom, discernment, and godly strategies to bring our nation back to God’s intended foundations of faith, family, and freedom.
We don’t just win a battle, we become something through that battle; we become refined and more holy.
The power of God was the only thing that could break the hold of demonic entities sent to foster disbelief and disobedience to the will of God.
There are many benefits of hiding God’s Word in our hearts. Let’s cultivate the practice of memorizing God’s Word so that we can see the fruit that comes from this practice!
The way out of our sin begins by realizing our bodies and what we do with them belongs to the Lord, not us.
How did Solomon start out so well and then fall so far from God in His later years? What was the source of his downfall?
When a fear of God is at work, they will realize they need a Redeemer who can save them and deliver them from evil.
We listened intently as he led us through the Word of God regarding the Messiah.
Christ saves by becoming and fulfilling the law and requirements, and offering to “clothe” our nakedness in His righteousness.
Humility is one of God’s greatest threats to the ambushes of the prowling lion of darkness.
God does what He wishes with the riches of His grace. That is His right.
Stop counting yourself out when God already counted you in.
Every believer must live in a way so that they will be counted when Jesus returns.
What is the connection between loving God and loving His Word? The two are closely related and practically inseparable.
They can stand behind a pulpit or a public podium, lending credibility to the distortions they bring.
This need for confrontation applies to those who fill our sanctuaries as well as those who lead our churches.
The only way to turn towards reconciliation is through repentance – by turning to God.
The Lord used Paul’s challenge of his abuse as a Roman citizen to lead him into new territory where the Gospel would be declared.
Without feeding on the Word, we cannot grow as God intends, but when we regularly feed on the Bible, we will mature in our walk with the Lord.
May we be discerning enough to identify what God is deliberately removing and trusting enough to rely on His sovereign orchestration.
The secret to a faith preserved, growing, and obtaining promises is to entirely rest it upon the One who made the promise to begin with.
But without a believing faith, we become vulnerable to hell’s attempt to rob us of what the Lord has given to us.
Jake teaches the vital importance of believers living a lifestyle of being saturated in the Scriptures and making the Word of God their delight. As we immerse ourselves in the Word, we will see consistent fruit for God’s kingdom in our lives!
With God, we will gain the victory, but we also have a part to play.
We are called to follow the Lord’s presence no matter what obstacle stands in the way of our obedience.
All of Abraham’s accomplishments resulted because he lived a righteous life. That was his real legacy.
We may be retired from our work, but we can’t retire from life, and we will never retire from the Kingdom of God.
So our lives, our testimony, are examples of what Christ can do in one person’s life.
Where the worth of humanity is found in the characteristic of the soul.
Jeremiah 29:11 is a favorite Bible passage for many that offers encouragement about God’s good plans for their lives. And while we can always trust that God has a plan, who was this specific statement written to, and in what context?
We can, with the sandals of the Gospel, walk as members of the household of God, spreading His peace to those around us.
The problem we often face today is that rather than recognizing a Biblical plurality of elders and pastors, we have one pastor who gives a monologue.
Spend time in God’s presence—remembering His goodness, waiting for His answers, and cultivating gratitude.
Righteousness becomes a part of us because of our relationship with Him.
Jesus declared that His return will be ‘as it was in the days of Noah’ (Luke 17:26). Some have taught this to mean that the end times will be similar to the days leading up to the flood, with giants and Nephilim once again upon the earth. But is that what this statement actually means?
When we allow our anger to demean those who bear God’s image, we are on very dangerous ground.
May we put off and put away anything that distracts us from putting on every spiritual blessing available to us.
In this episode, Jake explores the context surrounding this popular verse and teaches how it can be used or misused. Let’s learn to know Scripture in its context so we can apply it properly to our lives!
God has a plan for you and it’s a good one, but like any good story, it’s full of mystery and suspense!
There is so much taking place in this world that the Church needs to discern so we can move forward with God and not be hindered by the plans of darkness.
God doesn’t see us where we are now, He sees what we can become – He sees the finished work.
In this episode, Jake teaches through the context of this statement, showing that the clear emphasis of this passage is remembering God as provider, not using God’s power to accumulate wealth!
God does not waste these seasons of personal difficulty.
Obedience to the Word will keep us from seeing the consequences of disobedience to God.
Our authority and its resulting influence are not because of our preparation.
God influences you to want to do it, and then He enables you to do it, but He will not do it for you.
We don’t need more of God in our life, our life needs to die and we need to step into the life God has for us – the story He has already written for us.
If both parties come to that place of understanding, God will have His way in their hearts, and a relationship can be restored.
Often, it is in our weaknesses and valley moments that God propels us to our next mission—our destiny.
In Revelation 19:10, we see the statement, ‘the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.’ Some have taught that this statement implies that sharing a testimony is essentially prophesying. But is that what this statement actually means?
We do things that will make us feel good for a little while, but will pull us away from the good and eternal life that God has paid for us to enjoy.
The Lord sees and understands what we are going through. He is the God of mercy.
It’s not a right or an entitlement, it’s a privilege to serve our God in this world and to make a difference.
Let us hold fast to the truth of His character and live in a way that reflects our profound trust in His divine goodness.
We’re repeating the tower of Babel all over again, where the known world at that time wanted to unite and build a temple to themselves.
The Lord is after those things in our lives that will attempt to satisfy our immediate needs at the expense of living a life of honor and truth.
God has a similar battle plan for us if we will depend on Him.
This statement is not a license to ignore topics like sin, judgment, and hell but a call to not misuse God’s patience and kindness. Let’s embrace the full counsel of God’s Word and every attribute of who God is!
When we receive forgiveness through Christ, our eternal consequences are removed, but the earthly consequences of our sins remain.
We think in order to arrive at spiritual enlargement, we need to get our limitations out of the way.
As you return to the promises and prophetic words that He once gave you, He will provide for you and sustain you in difficult times.
Scripture encourages us to unload our burdens of cares, worries, and anxieties and place them in God Almighty’s hand.
It’s up to God to move us in whatever direction He wants, but it’s up to us to come and yield to Him.
When I choose to focus on the fact that God is present with me at work, it changes the way I perform my job, which enables me to fulfill His purposes.
Many times, biblical statements get taken out of context and misapplied. We need to know the Scriptures so that we can recognize error and avoid deception!
He still desires to make His triumphal entry into the individual hearts and souls of those that will receive Him.
Holy Sprit is there to strengthen you, empower you, teach you, and lead you into all truth (John 14:17, 16:13-15).
The power and authority that Easter heralds should compel all of us to go and make disciples.
God is about the long game with us – he wants us to endure to the end, not just be happy today.
None of us can carry the prestige and power of our position in life without the presence of humility.
One of the ways that prophecy can be misused and abused is when it is used to manipulate others. When we know how to recognize prophetic manipulation, we can break free from its destructive influence!
No matter what fire you are walking through, remember, you are not alone.
His grace actually brings us home and restores us to our original condition, and we celebrate that.
When lack or loss comes, the Lord will always remain faithful.
Knowing how the Bible describes false prophets and false teachers will help us discern and recognize when they are operating in our midst!!
The Bible gives repeated warnings about the reality of false prophets. As we grow in discernment, we can recognize between the true and the false!
If we have met Jesus eye-to-eye in faith and repentance, the record has been cleared.
Wisdom demands that we read, study, meditate, and apply God’s Word to our lives.
God’s voice does not come to add to Scripture but to give specific instruction, direction, correction, and encouragement for our lives. In this episode, Jake shares a sermon about the importance of the voice of God in the life of a believer and how we should press in to hear His voice in a greater way.
Throughout the Bible, we see that God is a God who speaks. In this episode, Jake shares some of the main ways that God speaks to us. As we grow in our relationship with the Lord, we can become more sensitive to His voice and how to be led by Him!
The purpose of Paul’s instruction and Timothy’s teaching was to teach what is pure, clear, and genuine.
Holiness is not something we put on and take off like a jacket depending on the situation.
God’s resident love will produce the fruit of the Spirit within us.
Whatever your situation today, bring your sacrifice of praise to Jesus, recognizing as David did His lovingkindness, grace, and faithfulness.
There has been much corruption and abuse in the area of prophetic ministry, but that doesn’t mean that prophecy is not valid. In the midst of corruption, God is raising up a pure prophetic stream.
Father knows that our souls face a very challenging task, and are in need of an anchor.
Until the time comes to fulfill God’s promises in our lives, we will enter seasons of testing.
For some reason, we allow pride to keep us from taking our petitions to the Lord.
Deliberate, willful sin removes us from God’s blessing and protective shelter.
The gift of discerning spirits is an important gift for the church to walk in, but there is a big difference between discernment and suspicion.
No matter what the battle is, you and God are the majority.
Using biblical teaching and modern examples, he shares principles that give believers a foundation to weigh prophetic words. As we grow in discernment, we can learn to receive words from the Lord and reject words that are not from Him!
Jesus rebuilds broken pots, making the useless useful again.
The enemies of God will be defeated by a HOLY and HUMBLE people who have demonstrated the rule of God through their lives and practices.
True prophetic words from the Holy Spirit can bring great encouragement, strengthening, and direction to God’s people. But false words can do damage to the body of Christ.
Make faith paths for your feet – acknowledge God is in your midst and He will make your path straight.
Some things look dead, some promises look dead, and only God can raise them to life.
Whenever Jesus is preached as Lord, Savior, and Deliverer, His presence will interfere with the plans of evil.
God wants to expose and remove corruption so that a pure prophetic stream can be released in our generation!
Throughout the Bible, we can see that God warned His people about the danger of mixing pagan practices with the worship of Him.