Christian Life
No Fear in Love [Sermon]
1 John 4:17-21 Can you imagine a life of fearless confidence? The Apostle John wanted nothing more than his readers to think of the day they meet the Lord as a day of joy, not of judgement. You and I can enjoy a secure relationship with God now and in the future when we allow for His love to be perfect...
The Unstoppable Force of Love [Sermon]
1 John 4:7-16 The church is God’s means of expressing His love to the world. When we fully understand the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we will be quick to love others as we have been loved by God. We live out our love by encouraging, comforting and admonishing others to abide in the love of God. Sermon Outline: Put fuel in...
How to Avoid Hating Your Job [Podcast]
From preachers to construction workers, we all have moments where we hate our job, but the single most important job as Christians is the one where we do His work. Being a follower of Christ is a spiritual commitment, one that requires discipline, loyalty, and an eagerness to please God. What does it mean to “please God” and how...
The Test of True Love [Sermon]
1 John 4:1-6 True love has to be guided by authentic faith in God. 1 John 4:7 says that God is love, and if we do not know Him then we cannot love. In order to love someone genuinely, we must ensure our faith is correctly placed in God and strive to love people as to show them that God is the only...
Without a Plan Anxiety will Prevail
Life is full. I get it. I don't say I am busy anymore. I don't like that... because everyone says they are busy. We wear our busyness like a merit badge. I don't think that our busyness is something we should be proud of. However, getting the most out of life is the call of every Christian. We must work hard,...
Why Parents Shouldn’t Be Scared of Snapchat
Keeping up with the tech world is not easy. I consider myself to be a an "early adopter" of most new social media apps. I try to join quickly when a new one comes out and see if there is a place for it in my life or ministry. Some of those I have tried, some I've fallen in love with...
How to Avoid Being Played By The Devil [podcast]
Satan hates you. He hates me too. He hates anyone who loves God. Satan and his demons are crafty, devious enemies of God, and therefore, enemies of ours. Satan first showed his shrewdness in the Bible in Genesis in the Garden of Eden, while speaking with Eve: Genesis 3:1-7: He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You shall...
3 Tips to Help You Fulfill Your Dreams
We need you to dream! Many of us have things we'd like to accomplish, but too often we push those dreams aside. We don't dare to do the difficult things. When this happens, we forfeit having great impact on other people's lives. In this video, I share about the importance of dreaming big dreams for God. SO HOW DO YOU PURSUE...
Love is the Way of Life [sermon]
Sermon on 1 John 3:11-18 When it comes to loving God, if we are not loving others, we are not experiencing the life God offers us. True love for God will result in a selfless abandonment to service others. We don’t just say we love, we live out our love authentically and faithfully. Sermon Outline: Only do this: Love God, Love others (v. 11) Seeds of jealousy bear fruit of...
God Listens to Those Who Love [sermon]
Sermon on 1 John 3:19-24 We are told to love others, but that doesn’t always come naturally. However, if we understand that God has the ability to rewire us to love genuinely, we will look for opportunities to be kind to others. The benefit for loving others is a deeper connection with Christ and true confidence in His will for our...
3 Keys to Being a More Authentic Person [podcast]
“Actions speak louder than words.” You’ve heard – and probably said – the phrase countless times. When it comes to Christianity, there is no truer saying. Our actions show God, and others, how authentic our love and faith in Him truly are. I grew up in the church, and have seen some of the most genuine, committed individuals as well...
Why We Can Love Without Limitations [sermon]
Sermon on 1 John 3:1-10 Authentic love for others starts when we understand that we have been deeply loved by God. By being God’s Children, we are given a love the world cannot match. God’s seed of love and Christlikeness is forever planted in us, and we will become increasingly like Jesus and able others without limitation. Sermon Outline: Have confidence in being called...