How to Find Hope When You're Hopeless Genesis 15:1-4 After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” 2 But Abram said, “Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?” 3 And Abram said, “You …

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In this sermon we point to a few Scriptures that affirm that God desires for us to enjoy good success in life’s assignments. It is not wrong to be motivated to succeed. We consider some actions we can take as we desire good success. 1, Envision good success 2, Pray for good success 3, Ask God for wisdom for good success 4, Work towards good success…

In this passage we will look at a man who designed a scheme to enrich himself. He went to great trouble to fool many people, especially David, and he almost got away with the scam. Scripture Text: 2 Samuel 1:2-10People's Church Arnold által

Romans 15:13- May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (NIV) Colossians 1:27 "To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory." (NIV) Ephesians 4:4 "There is one bo…

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As believers we sometimes could become fearful, worried or anxious about the future (our own future). Fear, worry and anxiety about the future can have a debilitating affect in our day-to-day lives. Fear about the future, holds us captives, cripples us and can trouble us in many ways. We consider God's Word and His assurance for our future. We are …

Acts 4:23-24 On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them. 24 When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. (NIV) Acts 4:31 - After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Sp…

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No one likes waiting. Waiting is uncomfortable. We feel we are wasting time that could be spent in a more profitable way. Waiting, however, is part of life. We wait our turn at the checkout, at the doctor’s office, and in traffic, but most importantly, we wait on God. David had been chosen king but wasn’t prepared, so God had him go through a perio…

In this sermon we call believers to position and pursue increase in all areas: spiritually, ministry, anointing, family relationships, professionally, financially, etc. Increase comes from God and we must pursue the increase God desires to bring into our lives. Understand the principles of God-given increase #1, Ask for increase #2, Stay in a place…

In the Christmas story there are many different aspects, and characters.Today we will look at the forgotten people. Who are the forgotten people of our world? The people who are behind the scenes who make the everyday essential things happen. So many of these people are nameless and even forgotten but they are important. Scripture Text: Luke 2:8-20…

New Years Sermon in a timely word of the Lord for the start of the New Year. We call it the word of the Lord – one specific aspect the Lord wants us to pay attention to. We live by the whole counsel of God, the entirety of the Scriptures. The word of the Lord enables us to focus on a certain aspect God wishes to highlight for us. Psalm 115:12-15 “T…

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Mary with an unspeakable joy sang the first song of the Incarnation. Critics have alleged because of the greatness that this song could not have been sung by the young Mary. It is too theologi­cal, too poetic, too beautiful, but they underestimate the power of the Holy Spirit to empower a willing vessel. Mary’s song, is like a beautiful woven tapes…

The announcement of the arrival of John the Baptist who would be the forerunner of Jesus is an important part of the Christmas story. Zachariah and Elizabeth were godly people who feared God, but there was one primary source of disappointment in their lives. Elizabeth had never been able to bear children, and in her culture that was considered a di…

When we think of the disciples we think of very special people, but they were men with many faults. In this passage we see that very clearly. We are seeing pride rear its ugly head. Unfortunately, it raises its head in all of us at some time. Scripture Text: Matthew 18:1-14People's Church Arnold által

Grace—God’s grace is one of the most beautiful words in any language. In Luke chapter 7 we meet an unnamed woman. She had an understanding of grace that few people have. Living in a day were grace rarely showed its face; having been transformed by grace she captured the meaning of grace. Scripture Text: Luke 7:36-50…

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Through the ages, God has been unfolding His plan and purpose for the human race. This was held as a mystery in times past but has been made clear in the New Testament. In this sermon we consider what God is doing with the Church, with Israel as a nation and with the people in the world. We consider what our role is as we anticipate God’s end time …

In this sermon we consider the mystery, the secret that was hidden, but is now revealed for all to understand, 1 Timothy 3:16: God (Christ) came in human form Proved to be right by the Spirit Seen by angels Taken up to heaven He is preached among the nations Believed in throughout the world What was the necessity (or a need), the divine purpose and…

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1. Jesus is King Matthew 2:1–2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” (NIV) Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! S…

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In this sermon we remind us about the nature of God’s kingdom and how we can practically see His kingdom increase within us and through us. His kingdom – His rule and reign – must increase in us, as (A) we seek first His kingdom and (B) as we pursue righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. His rule and reign must be expressed through us as …

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In this sermon we examine three passages of Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21; Galatians 5:16-26; Romans 8:12-17,26-27 to identify characteristics of the Spirit filled life. We discuss practical ways to walk in the Spirit and stay continuously filled with the Holy Spirit.Watch our online Sunday Church service live stream every Sunday at 10:30am (Indian …

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In this sermon "fruitfulness is yours", we point to the fact that God has proclaimed fruitfulness over our lives. God has promised fruitfulness for us. To be fruitful is to be successful, to thrive, to do well, to flourish. We address the question, is it right to desire and to be motivated to be fruitful and successful? Why is it that some believer…

Psalm 103:1–2 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— (NIV) Psalms 78:11 They forgot what he had done, the wonders he had shown them. (NIV) Psalm 106:7 When our ancestors were in Egypt, they gave no thought to your miracles; they did not remember your many kin…

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In this sermon we consider what the Scriptures teach us in 2 Corinthians 10:3-6. We learn what to do with strongholds, arguments, imaginations, theories, reasonings, every high thing, and thoughts that affect our minds. We learn how to counter thoughts of fear, panic, negativity, pessimism, anxiety, worry, temptation, etc. – with prayer, faith and …

Living right begins with right thinking. Thinking on this earth is horizontal or human thinking—we need vertical thinking which is God thinking. We need help to think like God. Scripture Text: Matthew 16:21-28People's Church Arnold által

1 Corinthians 12:12 The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. (NLT) Every part of the body matters 1 Corinthians 12:14-17 Yes, the body has many different parts, not just one part. 15 If the foot says, “I am not a part of the body because I am not a hand,” that does not make it any l…

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In this sermon we discuss a Biblical approach to developing a positive self-image and building our self-esteem. Self-image is how you see yourself, while self-esteem is how you feel about yourself. A positive self-image is important because it directly impacts how you feel about yourself, influences your interactions with others, your ability to pu…

Moses went to meet with God at a place called the tent of meeting where he could talk things over with God. As Moses went out, the Israelites stood by their own tents and watched to see what would happen. They eagerly watched as the glory of God come down in a pillar of cloud. As soon as they saw that, they knew their mediator was meeting with God.…

Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (NIV) 1. Pray about everything Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (NIV) 2. Combine thanksgi…

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The Lord Jesus said that the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force (Matthew 11:12). He also taught that we must receive the kingdom of God as a little child to enter in. We learn that to experience the kingdom we need to force our way into it, with passion, striving, fervor, energy, and then seize, claim and appropria…

Paul has prescribed the essential spiritual armor and weapons to fight this spiritual battle. Every New Testament writer talks about the spiritual warfare. We do well to heed their warning and prepare ourselves in the manner Paul instructs us. Scripture Text: Ephesians 6:18-20People's Church Arnold által

As you think back, there are probably some good friends over the years with whom you have had some memorable shared experiences. God places special people in your life during different stages. It was that way with Paul because Tychicus was a good friend put in Paul’s life at just the right time. It is remarkable the bond that grows between friends …

The 5 love languages1. Words of affirmation2. Physical touch 3. Receiving gifts4. Quality time5. Acts of service Luke 17:12-19 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance 13 and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!”14 When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the prie…

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In this encouraging sermon we learn about the good fight of faith. Why is it important to fight the fight of faith. We learn how the enemy attempts to weaken or rob us of our faith in God. We learn how to fight the fight of faith and what we should fight for. A simple, yet very important message for every believer in Jesus.Watch our online Sunday C…

Scripture Text: Ephesians 6:17People's Church Arnold által

Scripture Text: Ephesians 6:15-16People's Church Arnold által

1 Thessalonians 5:18 - Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (NIV) 2 Kings 5:5 - So Naaman started out, carrying as gifts 750 pounds of silver, 150 pounds of gold, and ten sets of clothing. (NLT) 2 Kings 5:9 - 9 So Naaman went with his horses and chariots and stopped at the door of Elisha’s house. NIV 2 K…

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