Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7 Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped,  but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. Summary Our attitudes should be like Christ Jesus.  Sometimes we need to get an attitude check to see if you we in like with Christ Jesus. Here are a few things you should know if you are going to be like a servant: We must focus on others, rather than ourselves. We have to realize that … [Read more...]

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3 (GNT) You, Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you. Summary: You have to get the right focus if you want to get the right results.  Here are 4 results of the right focus: It simplifies things. We are living in a complicated world.  When you are not clear to your purpose, you try to do too much. When you try to do too much you have a lot of stress. Not getting everything done may be an indicator that you are doing more than God ever intended. Focus leads to a simpler lifestyle. It gives you … [Read more...]

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. Summary 4 Ways to Work on Building a Relationship with God Make up your mind, that this is what you want to do. Spiritual growth does not just happen; you have to work on it.  Set your heart on it and make it your priority. – 1 Corinthians 3 Break up your own will. Your will should be surrendered and in alignment with God’s will. – Hebrew 13:20-21 Wake up your faith. We need to obey the leadings of God’s Spirit, … [Read more...]

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV) I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Summary Paul is leaving these words to Timothy.  If you are trying to finish strong, you need to know these things: People will leave you because You have outgrown them They want to fulfill their own vision They don’t want to go where the Lord is leading you Just know that people left Jesus too – John 6:66. Challenges will come Everybody God uses moves from one challenge to the next – 2 Corinthians 6:4 Satan will attack you It is a sign … [Read more...]

Scripture: Psalm 85:6 (NIV) Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? Summary: A revival is God at work restoring his church to health.  We need a revival to resurrect us.  We need a spiritual resurrection like the physical resurrection that will happen when Christ returns. 3 Types of Revivals We Need We need a revival of life. A true revival like the one in Ezekial 37:1-10. We must have a hunger for God’s Word – Hosea 10:12.  We need to have an emphasis on righteous living and showing mercy for one another. We need a revival of love – … [Read more...]

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10 (NIV) Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Summary: Paul is angry and frustrated in the text because the Gospel has been attacked and lied on.  Paul called the Galatian Christians foolish for believing in this nonsense. Ralph Waldo Emerson said that the greatest majority of people are bundles of beginners (starters but not finishers).  We need people in the … [Read more...]

Guest Preacher: Pastor Michael Oloyede Oyedokun II – Good Hope Baptist Church, Round Rock Texas Scripture: Psalm 91: 1-3 (KJV) He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. Summary: A witness protection program gives you a new life, a new name, a new identity, and 24 hour protection in exchange for your testimony.  Every day that you wake up, you have … [Read more...]

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20 (NIV) As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him. When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him. Summary: 4 Things to keep in mind when God calls you Realize that … [Read more...]

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-30 (KJ) But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work today in my vineyard. He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went. And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not. Summary: What is obedience? More than mouthing the right words.  It is a matter of action.  Doing what God commands us to do. “Promises can never take the place of performances.” … [Read more...]

Both the Old and New Testaments are filled with stories of those whose faith was tested. Sometimes the person stood the test; other times he or she did not. Abraham both passed and failed. He did not have faith that God would give him a son in his old age, so he took matters into his own hands (Gen. 16). Later, however, he passed a faith test with flying colors when he took his son Isaac to the top of Mt. Moriah to sacrifice him, even though Isaac was the son through which God promised to bless Abraham with innumerable descendants (Heb. 11:17-19). Peter started to step out in faith from … [Read more...]