Every human being, before coming to know Jesus Christ, was/is spiritually dead. Even today, in much of the world that calls itself Christian, we have not come to grips with that profound Biblical teaching.
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The Gospel of John – Week 21
The Gospel of John may be one of the most powerful books ever written. Scholarly and archeological discoveries in recent decades give us new insight on details found within, and we now see many things that we missed before!
The Gospel of John – Week 20
The Gospel of John may be one of the most powerful books ever written. Scholarly and archeological discoveries in recent decades give us new insight on details found within, and we now see many things that we missed before!
Joy
God doesn’t only give joy. He is our joy! “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
Awakening!
God is calling us not to an institution, but to Himself. Awake, Church, and pray for revival!
The Gospel of John – Week 19
The Gospel of John may be one of the most powerful books ever written. Scholarly and archeological discoveries in recent decades give us new insight on details found within, and we now see many things that we missed before!
Power
Our mission is to call people to the knowledge of the Living God. The only way we can accomplish that mission is by the power of the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus gives.
The Gospel of John – Week 18
The Gospel of John may be one of the most powerful books ever written. Scholarly and archeological discoveries in recent decades give us new insight on details found within, and we now see many things that we missed before!
Prayer Power
“Prayer Power” – by Pastor Chris Dodge
In a nation that is increasingly polarized and divided, the prayers of God’s people are more essential than ever.
The Scriptures resound with calls to prayer because God both desires and answers His children when they cry out to Him. Various forms of the word “pray/prayer” are found over 370 times in the Bible. Here are just a few examples:
– Devote yourselves to prayer… (Colossians 4:2)
– Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. (Luke 18:1)
– Pray continually (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
– Pray in the Spirit on all occasions (Ephesians 6:18)
– The prayer of a righteous person is powerful (Jas.5:16)
An “appeal to Heaven” is more desperately needed than ever before. I encourage you to take a listen to “Prayer Power.”
Abundant blessings,
Pastor Dodge
5 Differences between Sheep and Goats: Which are you?
5 Differences between Sheep and Goats: Which are you? by Pastor Phil Bickel
There are some distinct differences between sheep and goat. Check out some of them below and then take a listen to Pastor Chris Dodge’s teaching “Sheep and Goats.”
1. Diet.
- Sheep graze on tender grasses.
- Goats eat anything – even garbage.
- What am I consuming these days?
- What does the Lord place on my table to nourish me?
2. Offspring. Â
- Sheep keep their young close by. Â
- Goats wander off, letting their kids be raised by other kids.
- Do I oversee my kids, or overlook them?
3. Social structure.Â
- Sheep have a level social structure, not contending for dominance. Â
- Goats are hierarchical, butting heads to reach the top. Â
- Do I look out for #1 or lay aside selfish ambition?
4. Intelligence. Recent studies reveal the sheep are much brighter than formerly thought.
- We assume sheep are stupid, because they are totally defenseless.
- We assume goats are intelligent, because they are fiercely independent.
- How regularly does my unbridled will get me into hot water?
- When in danger, do I depend on my wits and weapons or on the Lord’s rod and staff?
5. Shepherd.Â
- Sheep willingly follow their shepherd, under whom they thrive. Â
- Goats lead themselves, obeying a shepherd only when convenient.
- Do I walk with Jesus the Good Shepherd, or chart my own course?
- Am I surviving on my own, or thriving under His care?
Awake Us Now 