Opposition is inevitable, but we will inevitably be used of God for His purposes. We will for sure be afflicted, perplexed, persecuted, knocked down, always carrying in the death of Jesus, but not crushed, despairing, forsaken, or destroyed. We will manifest the life of Jesus.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

We don’t have jobs. We have callings. It includes our occupation and the demands that come with it, but it’s all given by God and we do it for Him ultimately. And that includes whatever, whenever, for however long he calls us to it.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

Nehemiah demonstrates leadership by seeking God’s direction, planning strategically, and inspiring others, even while facing opposition. This encourages us by keeping our eyes on God’s guidance in all situations, as great leaders are first great followers of God.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

We don't pray big enough. I want us to ask huge unbelievable prayers of God. We want the city to see God work. There is nothing wrong with wanting to achieve great things for God so they glorify God.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

Are we aware of the needs around us? In our families, neighborhoods, schools, and city? Primarily the over 70% of the Tri State that need Jesus Christ. Does this break our hearts? Do we fast, pray, and yes, even weep over the needs around us? Let's cultivate a sensitive spirit before the Lord as we seek to make Christ known.…

The people of God are primarily citizens of the city of God, but in some degree participate in the city of man. And the mission of the city of God is to live in such a way that the city of God is clearly seen and grown through the preaching of the gospel and living the counter culture life of the kingdom.…

Kirjoittanut Greg Lucas

Kirjoittanut Greg Lucas

Daniel shows faith in impossible situations through simple obedience, and in doing so transforms the culture around him.Kirjoittanut Greg Lucas

Daniel changed the culture by standing with conviction, by demonstrating in his life that God is in absolute control, by facing the reality of loss with the truth of eternal gain, and by resolving to live by faith no matter what consequences he faced.Kirjoittanut Greg Lucas

God reserves the right to heal or not as he sees best. He is the one qualified to make the decision. However, he has giving us a process by which we are to seek healing in our lives.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

Let's look at 6 foundational theological truths about sin, sickness, and healing. These will equip us to think biblically in our own suffering and as we minister to others in their pain.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

A Spirit filled worship gathering must be meaningful and logical and understood, but open to spontaneity and freedom of expression. Where Christ and His Word are promoted with decency and structure and accuracy. As well as, enthusiasm and joy and feeling. We want all of the Spirit for all that He is, yet know that He’s in control and sane and invol…

Each of us who have been born again, who believe in Christ, who are loved by the Father--we have the special privilege of knowing the Father, doing greater things than Jesus, and being indwelled by the Holy Spirit of God.Kirjoittanut Pastor Rory Chapman

The topic of speaking tongues is often misunderstood and unfortunately abused. Let's learn what the gift of tongues is and what it's role is within a church by contrasting it with the Word of God.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

What is the gift of prophecy? What isn't it? In this sermon we seek to find out as root our belief in Scripture, use wisdom in application, and stay open to the work of the Holy Spirit.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

The Bible uses the example of the physical body to teach us about belonging to the spiritual body of Christ, the church. We have variety, but unity. We have an essential role to play. We are interdependent. We find our significance in Jesus, not our gifting.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

Every Christian has at least one special skill or ability which enables them to contribute to the whole body of Christ with ease, pleasure, and effectiveness. Do you know what yours is? Are you serving with it?Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

When we trusted Christ, we received the Holy Spirit to indwell us and with Him came all of the wisdom and depths of God to live this new life. Every moment of your life, the wisdom to live God’s will God’s way is being revealed through the Holy Spirit.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

The Spirit of God that ignites the facts of Scripture and empowers faith through the stirring of our feelings. It is unhealthy and at times sinful to ignore or suppress the Spirit’s moving us emotionally. Let's learn to let our feelings flow!Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

All believers have the power to live the Christian life. That happens as we are "filled with the Spirit". That means we live under the influence of the Holy Spirit to walk like Jesus. It means the Spirit is in charge. He has full control. And He moves us in the direction He decides we should go.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

Without the Holy Spirit we were at the mercy of sin's power. But with the Spirit, we have a new power to defeat sin in our lives. When we walk by the Spirit and set our minds on the "things of the Spirit" we rise to a dimension of living never known before.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

I think it’s time we as a church get serious about the Ghost. Who is He? What does He do? Why does it matter? We need to lay down a healthy foundation of objective truth about the Spirit upon which those more subjective truths must stand.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

The only explanation for the radical transformation of the early believers is the presence of the Holy Spirit. He brought power, courage, and joy. The same must be true of us. If we are going to live extraordinary lives for Christ, the only power that can pull it off, is the Spirit of the Living God. Nothing else.…

Most of us would have to admit that the person, work, and ministry of the Holy Sprit is a great mystery. In this series, I hope we move quietly and closely to the One who has been sent to fill us with His presence. He wants to empower us. He can change our attitudes and our emotions. He can warm us with his love, comfort us in our pain, strengthen …

This sermon is intended to convince you to become Christocentric. That Jesus would define our lives. If there's anything in life that we should be passionate about, it's Him. Thinking about Him, dwelling on Him, rejoicing in Him, and allowing Him to color the way we look at the world.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

There is no human life more impressive in human history than Jesus. But Jesus never sought to impress. He wanted to transform. And he did that by coming to serve and to give his life for many.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

A mediator is someone who can objectively represent both sides and is qualified to understand the demands and responsibilities of both sides in order to bring them together in reconciliation. There is one Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

We're natural-born cravers. We were created to be. God has instilled in all of us desires, ambitions, wants, all with the drive toward satisfaction in life. There is bread that keeps us alive, but none of these things will give us eternal life. What can? Only Jesus, the Bread of Life.Kirjoittanut Pastor Rory Chapman

Are you sick? Weary? Suffering? Depressed? Most of us are. All of us will be. But these old, broken bodies are pointing us to something glorious and eternal. The purpose of our sickness is to reveal our desperate need for Jesus and point us to redemption and resurrection.Kirjoittanut Greg Lucas

You and I are not innocent. We are guilty. We not only need a defense. We need a defender. Someone who will plead our case in order to set us free. Think they can get you forgiveness? Think that they should? The Bible says there is only one that good.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

In times of trouble in mind and spirit, the Bible doesn't usually explain to us our situation or even the details of God's plans. The Bible does tell us, however, continually who God is. And to trust Him. Namely, that He is the way. He is truth. He is life.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

To abide in Christ means to trust in, lean on, dwell deeply with Jesus. It’s to draw your power and motivation and direction from Him. Abiding leads to life. Refusing leads to death.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

A sermon series on Jesus' person through a study of His names and titles has to be incomplete. Because He's infinite. But through a survey of his 4 biographies in the Bible, we can rest in God's choice to reveal what is essential for us. Through God's truth we can know Jesus fully, truly, and personally.…

We need a Shepherd, badly. We have a Shepherd, thankfully. Jesus is our Shepherd. He's a good leader, so we follow Him. He has great power, so we answer to Him. He knows everything, so we rest in Him.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

Jesus is the beginning and ending of all things. And everything in between. He knows how the pattern all fits together. Because He puts it together and He holds it together. And He’s ready and able to defend it.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

Messiah was the one who would fulfill all of the promises of God about the kingdom of God for the people of God. Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. He has the words of eternal life. Will you believe?Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

When it comes to God’s rule there is a monarchy, not a democracy. God’s arrangement of things is that there is a kingdom with a king. And this king be a king over all human kings. And this Lord be a Lord over all other lords. Or any other authority. That His name be above every other name. No one has the right over Him as He does over us. In fact, …

Jesus has a name above every other name. His sovereign authority is summed up in the name "Lord". We don't make him Lord, we acknowledge and receive Him as Lord through faith. Then live our lives in response to his good and gracious rule.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

Moses’ psalm gives us a paradigm for how to live wisely. It starts with God, and ends with God. It focuses us on his holiness and wrath. It encourages us to live wisely in light of who he is. And it ends with his grace and favor. A perfect model, all year long.Kirjoittanut Pastor Rory Chapman

There is something in parts of our life that’s shameful, disappointing, embarrassing. And God in grace moves us from Nazareth to Bethlehem and because of His grace reminds us that He’s got a new future in mind. A new direction. For some, virtually a miracle.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

Ruth's story serves as a countermelody to God's story of redemption. It is full of beauty, variety, and love. Proclaiming the message of a Redeemer who extends grace to all, regardless of our background or past.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

Jesus said, I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world. So when you come to Him you’re coming to a Savior, not a judge. And he is able to help you become the person of virtue that you’ve always wanted to be. And he can take those sins that have dominated you all of your life and deliver you and never hold them against you. Rahab is st…

God keeps His promises. Not only will God not break promises. He can’t break them. He not only won’t lie. He can’t lie. In the fullness of time, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman. (Gal. 4:4) All the promises of God find their yes in Him. (2 Cor. 1:20)Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

These are the final recorded words of the apostle Paul. And they drip with grace. Through them we can prepare now for the inevitable final hours of our life. It happens as we receive grace. And then live in grace for the rest of our days.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

Life can be lonely. Times can be hard. Needs can be many. Friends walking through it all with us can make all the difference. 2 Timothy 4:9-15 is all about cultivating close friendships and admitting needs. While we have no greater friend than Jesus Christ, we also need one another.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

One of the greatest reasons I can think of loving and following Jesus is that he is a God of grace. A God of forgivingness. In Him we truly have someone who can help us with our regrets. One who can make all things new. He, alone, has the ability to free you from the bondage of your memory and remove the stains of our sin.…

There is a message to be proclaimed. It isn’t our message or our word. We don’t twist it or soften it or change it. We can’t even make anyone like it or believe it. We are given a divine charge to make a divine message known. Even if it doesn’t make people feel good. Even if it’s an offensive message to the culture. Even if you don’t think it will …

People who finish well do so because they live lives based on a core set of beliefs and convictions. This guides their lives. God has given us those beliefs and convictions in his word.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry

All of God's people want to make a big difference for God. God wants that for us too. It won't necessarily mean size, visibility, or applause. But it will mean impacting the lives of those around us as we remember the past, anticipate the future, and continue in our present.Kirjoittanut Pastor Josh Perry