It is comforting to know that God is always present and available to us. Regardless of the season, blessing, or trials, God is there. At times He may feel like he is far away but He is ever-present and promised that he would never leave or forsake us.
A healthy church has been designed by God to be committed to Him, His church, and His mission to spread the Gospel. In spite of the hardships, culture, and political atmosphere, the church in Acts thrived on this purpose. Today's church must recognize that in order to be healthy, we must commit ourselves to thriving in community together!
Regardless of where you are today, God is there. He is available to you if you are in the heavens, in the depth of the sea, or simply in a cubicle at work. There is not one place that you and I can go that God is not available.
God alone is and always will be the ruler of all of the known world. He alone deserves our honor, commitment, and service. When we chose to serve him, we allow Him to be Lord of all that we are.
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 (ESV)…
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During times that we may feel we are drowning, we never know how God may use us to lift someone else up. It may just save our own life...
Philippians 3:8 (ESV) — 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake…
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There is a great blessing that comes with giving your will to God and that there is nothing that will hinder his grace and mercy in your life. To know that He is actively involved in the growth of your spiritual life, molding you for the purpose of which designed.
I want to share a quick story and some reminders for those who may be struggling with life issues. This story is a reminder that is foundational for believers that trust in God with their lives. For those who are not believers, it becomes far more challenging to face the challenges of life.
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under…
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It brought back to remembrance part of the scripture that I had spoken from earlier in the day. Paul taught the Philippians about how to have joy during the troubles and difficulties of life.
We never know the impact we will have when our gifts are submitted to the Lord. Whether you speak, write, or sing, letting God utilize the gift he gave you honors God.
Jesus called us to be witnesses and gave us a message to deliver to the world around us faithfully. What is our primary message as believers? What is our responsibility for witnessing what God has done in our own lives?
Going through a constant barrage of troubles and difficulties in this life can lead to overwhelming feelings. Fears, anxieties, and discouragements can cause us to wonder where God is at. Yet, the Psalmist gives some insight into the prayer of faith when we feel alone.
Taking a moment to stop and consider all that God is, it’s hard not to praise him! We can praise him for his goodness, his…
Seasonal changes that happen in Oklahoma often come with dramatic events and challenging effects. The changing seasons bring storms, drastic temperature variations, and heightened allergy…
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Over the past several weeks, we have had several prayer requests at the church that have testified to the reality we live in today. It’s…
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It's always interesting to me to watch small churches have big dreams when it comes to missions. These missions-minded pastors and churches make incredible efforts and extend their faith in surprising ways. They believe that God can do big things if they will have faith and trust.
Weatherford October 21, 2019 Chickasha October 22, 2019 Oklahoma City October 24, 2019 OK so I have combined three of our Light for the Lost…
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"When we become primarily identified with any tribe outside the body of Christ, especially when we are identified to the point where others are repelled…