Some of the best selling movies these days are based upon “SuperHeroes.” Now Mothers Day and superheroes may seem like a paradox, but it’s not. In this sermon we look at Deborah and Jael from the book of Judges. These two women overcome great odds to rescue a nation. Pastor Corey gives us 3 principles from this story that may lead people to live a “superhero” life.
Guest speaker Michael Bushebi brings a word of encouragement from Acts 16. There are times when we feel like we’ve finally overcome, we’ve passed the test, we’ve made it through… that sense of relief… only to face another trial again. Life can get discouraging, but this is why it’s important to look to God for our encouragement.
Encouragement was the reason for Paul’s 2nd Mission Journey. As we look at Acts 16 we see Paul and his team encouraging and being encouraged. It was important then and it’s just as important today. Learn some important aspects to being a Radical Encourager and join us as we follow after the Apostle Paul in “The Encourager’s Walk.”
The Spirit of Encouragement. There is much in the book of Acts and throughout God’s word about encouragement. It’s a need everyone has, it’s something we should all be doing, BUT beyond that, it is also a characteristic of God the Holy Spirit. As special guest Pastor Art Fleming explains… it is something God does for us, so in return we may do it for others.
Joseph was known as a good man, full of the Spirit, strong in faith, and a tremendous giver… 4 great qualities that any Christian would be more than happy to be known by, yet none of these qualities defined Joseph quite like another quality he was known for… his ability to encourage others. He was so well known for being an encourager that his spiritual leaders, the Apostles, nicknamed him Barnabas. We can learn a lot from a nickname, but can we live up to a nickname?
Jesus was someone that Mary Magdalene had treasured. So on Easter morning she went seeking Jesus dead body and instead what she found was a place of emptiness… an empty tomb. People often seek after dead treasures in life and it leads them to the same place it led Mary… to a place of emptiness. If we will follow the path of the disciple John on Easter, that same place of emptiness, can lead us to belief. The empty tomb of Easter reveals the Greatest of all Treasures!
The 1st major fight in the Church: some leaders were teaching that in order to be saved you must be circumcised. Sound miniscule in our society today, but it was a big deal in the early days. The Apostles make a decision, after much dispute, that there are no requirements for salvation beyond faith in Jesus. James then adds 4 requirements for Gentiles after they receive salvation. Why did he add these requirements and are they requirements that apply to us today? Pastor Corey explains the grace of God in all of this and the importance of working out our salvation with fear and trembling.
We continue studying Paul’s 1st missions trip as things get a little ‘rocky.” Paul and Barnabas face some opposition, as Paul is dragged outside a city and stoned. Radically, Paul gets back up and returns to the city, only to go on and finish the trip. How did he do it? Pastor Corey gives us 4 keys to maintaining our Radicalness on a Rocky Road.
In Acts 13 we see the 1st Missionary trip and the transition to the apostle Paul’s ministry. Pastor Corey explains the importance of following the example of early church ministry. We are all ministers, we all have a ministry somewhere to someone… and God desires that it be like the early church… a RADICAL MINISTRY: Ministering to the Lord, Ministering in the Spirit, and Ministering in Boldness.
In this sermon we look at Peter being rescued from prison by an angel for the 2nd time in his ministry. Pastor Corey gives us 3 keys to Radical Freedom in our lives. Radical prayer leads to radical miracles revealing radical trust.
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