Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead offers us absolute assurance of His promise to raise us from the dead.
1.The Purpose of Jesus gives us the right perspective on death and life.
•Jesus purpose in everything was to bring glory to God.
•The purpose of death was to purchase our life from sin.
2.The Passion of Jesus frees us from the fear of death.
•Jesus is passionate about His friends. Are you His friend?
3.The Patience of Jesus was for the greater good.
•God’s delays are designed for deeper delight.
•The Promise of Jesus gives us Life eternal.
4. The Promise of Jesus gives us Life eternal. Believing in Jesus gives us the life everlasting. Do you believe this? The Pain of Jesus shows how deeply He understands our hurts. The Test of Faith - Take Away the Stone
Before Abraham Was I Am - Jesus Casts Out Fear
We have been exploring the "I Am" statements of Jesus. Who Jesus is changes everything about us. This week we explore how Jesus statment; "Before Abraham was, I Am" sets us free from fear. God knows our past, holds our present and guards our future. In Christ, we have nothing to fear because the Great I AM is with us.
I Am From Above: Jesus Changes Everything
Outdoor Worship service on Strelecky Island. Because Jesus is from Above and not of this world He is not limited by our weakness. He is able to change to the uttermost every circumstance.
God Stories - Kristie Corpus
Kristie shares how God transfromed her and her family. Shared at outdoor Worship on Strelecky Island, Prague With Czech Translation by Jirina Cihakova
Jesus Is the Light of the Word: We are Victorious
Who Jesus is changes everything about us. Because He is the Light of the World, We are victorious. Light always conquers darkness. We have incredible confidence that He has overcome the world. We can shine forth His love and grace in confidnet victory.
Amazing Grace
The Joy of Repentance
Repentance can be a joyful thing, because we are leaving behind our bad stuff, and turning to the best stuff.
Kingdom Works
What is the difference between Kingdom work, and good work? Let's see what God's Word has to say about this hot topic that includes social justice issues, taking care of orphans, and other good things.
Detours to Destiny
Have you ever felt like your life was on a detour. You just don’t seem to be going where you thought life would take you? All of us have experienced detours. It is important to remember that God is working often out of sight in the middle of our detours. Just like going into a construction zone, work is happening. It may move us off our planned path but that is ultimately for God’s glory and our good.
Enjoying Glory
Returning Glory
Departing Glory
Encountering Glory
Love, Respect, Redemption
Under The Divine Umbrella
Ruth chose to live under God's divine covering. She submitted to His authority and trusted in His grace. Her faith is an example to all of us.
Us in and iWorld
Our society is filled with "iDevices." The "i" in iPhones, iPads, iPods and the like is "individual." These devices provide some great tools for communication, organization and entertainment, but they also bring a measure of isolation and individualism that often leaves people empty and longing for real relationships. God designed us to be together. His plan is "us" not "i." One of the most beautiful display of what this looks like in real life is the story of Ruth. This an incredible woman that God chose to be a vital part of the royal line that led to her great grandson David and eventually to the birth of Jesus. She was a foreigner headed to a strange land but her heart was with her mother in law. She boldly said... “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God." Ruth 1:16. This is God's call for all of us as well, to be His people. We are to Walk Together in the power of the Holy spirit to Follow Jesus Christ as a family. Join us for the next seven weeks as we explore this incredible story and learn more about what it means to live as "us" in an "iWorld."
God's Strength in the Storm of Depression
The bible describes Elijah the mighty prophet of God as a man like us in James 5. And yet this great and faithful servant of God suffered from depression. God Himself ministered very lovingly and patiently to Elijah and gave him strength in the middle of the storm. He can do the same for you! Let's explore 1 Kings 19 together.
God Stepped into Our Storm
God stepped into the storm of our sin. John 12:12-16, 27-33
Set Your Mind on the Spirit
The key to spiritual growth and victory in our lives is to allow the Holy Spirit to transform our thinking. But how do you do that? Our minds are continually in action with thoughts running back and forth. God’s Word instructs us to take every thought captive and to make it obedient to Christ. Applying His Word to our thoughts breaks down strongholds in our minds. Thoughts of insecurity, fear, anger, lust, inferiority and many others are all based upon lies. When we encounter the lies with the Truth of God and ask God to change our thinking, the stronghold begins to fall. In preparation for Sunday, ask the Lord to begin revealing the mental strongholds in your life that He wants to remove so that the mind of Christ controls your thinking.