Surprisingly, the key to power is in humility and sacrifice. Compassion is God's secret weapon to storm the gates of hell.

Castles and Crowns Come Down: Harnessing God's Power

As believers, we must learn to be unselfish. In the last times, wickedness is on the rise. Evil people will be selfish, greedy, arrogant, proud, abusive, lovers of money, boastful, proud, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— having a form of godliness but denying its power.

Loving Unselfishly

Regarding health, get the facts, understand the layers of health care, explore treatment options, seek wise spiritual counsel and take a personal inventory. Team up with family and friends, support groups and mentors, clergy and prayer partners, doctors, pharmacists, mental health professionals, dietitians and alternative health care providers.

Podcast: Health and Healthy Relationships

The series "Where Are They Now?" is concluded at Elevation Church with Judah Smith's message about the story of Jacob and his grandsons. Joseph brought his eldest son to receive the double portion of blessing as is customary for the firstborn offspring. Instead, Jacob crossed his arms and blessed the younger son, Ephraim, who didn't deserve the blessing. The Old Testament story is a picture of how God works. Jesus is the elder son, Manassah, who died for our sins. We are Ephraim, the undeserving. The "elder son" died and gave to us the gift of grace.
 Preached at Elevation Church. Used by permission.

Jacob: When God Crossed His Arms (Grace)

Dishonesty begins when you avoid conflict and intimacy. Dishonesty is based on the fear of revealing your weaknesses. Be authentic and give grace. Allow others to extend grace and acceptance to you. Sermon begins at 36 mins. 
Preached at Casas Church. Used by permission.

The Truth About Dishonesty

Joy is triumphant elation in the face of great loss. Joy is not getting what you want, it's appreciating what you already have. You are God's workmanship!


Preached at National Community Church. Used by permission. 

Joy! How to Have It and How to Keep It

Anxiety may be healed by discovering underlying assumptions that cause automatic negative thinking. For example, questions like "What is the evidence that this is true? Can you designate a time to worry and then put worry thoughts aside for the day? Is there something different that might happen rather than the scenario you've imagined?" These and other tips assist us in putting to rest our anxious thoughts.

Methods of Defusing Anxiety

Palm Sunday is selection day for the Passover lamb. Entering Jerusalem from the east, Jesus presents Himself as the Passover lamb who will take away the sin of the world. Even though He comes humbly, Jesus is the only true king.

Jesus' Grand Entrance into Jerusalem

All the best stories have it. The right setting. The climactic action. The memorable characters. And the greatest story forever told is no exception. Steven Furtick surveys the panorama of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation, connecting the dots of a plot woven together since the dawn of time. The story centers around one perfect character and one climactic event-the death and resurrection of Christ.
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Preached at Elevation Church. Used by permission.

The Greatest Story Forever Told

Expect evil, hate evil, endure evil for God's purposes. Pray for escape from evil. Give thanks for its refining effects, overcome evil with good. Remember that God is in control and He is righteous and just. He can use evil for His glory. God is always for you. 
By John Piper. ©2013 Desiring God Foundation. Website: desiringGod.org. Used by permission.

Satan's Fall, Christ's Victory and Our Retaliation

The series on 2 Timothy concludes with teaching on how we should conduct our lives in the end times. Paul said, Preach the word; always be prepared. Correct, rebuke and encourage because the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, they will listen to teachers who say what their itching ears want to hear. But we must be alert and aware, enduring hardship, evangelizing and ministering daily.

End Time Christians: Itching Ears

The Easter season reminds us of the greatest gift God bestowed upon mankind, the hope for everlasting life through Christ. Jesus' death on the cross and resurrection from the tomb should provoke each of us to whisper "thank you" to God. Thank you for sacrificing your only son to pay for our sins. Thank you for giving us a death on Friday, that would lead to a resurrection on Sunday. Without the cross, there could be no empty tomb. Without the tomb, there could be no everlasting life.

Thank God It's Friday

History's most spectacular sin was the murder of Jesus. Satan's power in Judas' sinful passions, Satan's role in His own destruction, God's role in the murder of His Son and the hand and plan of God are discussed. The Gospel of God was at work in Jesus' death and resurrection.
By John Piper. ©2013 Desiring God Foundation. Website: desiringGod.org

Judas Iscariot, The Suicide of Satan and the Salvation of the World

The Advent Conspiracy calls us toward some beautiful, simple and significantly life-giving truths. Lean in with us. Here are 4 key expressions that enable us to "worship fully" in this Christmas season as we slow down to remember the significance of God with us! Rejoice, surrender, worship and praise Him!

Advent Conspiracy: Slow Down and Worship

A unique look at Mary's difficult journey in conjunction with Psalm 121 from the Psalms of Ascents teaches us how we can overcome obstacles by going to God for refuge.

Mary's Trek: Making God Your Shelter

The reality gap is this. Our God is an utterly amazing, incredible God. So we think - What does a God-believer look like? Every one of us comes up with an iconic image of what a Christian should be. The gap is - what do we do when we see the gap between out image of what a Christian should be, and our own reality?
Preached at Casas Church. Used by permission.

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