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In this sobering message, DON'T CLAP. CARRY., from our powerful series FRUIT THAT REMAINS, Lonnell Williams walks us through 2 Samuel 6, reminding us that God is not impressed by our enthusiasm if it is divorced from obedience.David desired to bring the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem, but Israel attempted to carry something holy in a way God never authorized. The cart worked but success was never God's standard. What seemed effective was still disobedient.Through the life of Uzzah, we are confronted with the danger of familiarity without reverence. We can be near the presence of God, serve in His house, and know the motions, yet never carry the weight of what is holy. Culture is not revealed in our celebration but in our submission. When everything begins to shake, our patterns expose what we truly value.Will we allow applause to drown out correction, or will we humble ourselves enough to carry what God has entrusted to us His way?

In week 3 of our powerful series, FRUIT THAT REMAINS, Elder Milton James challenged us with a sobering truth about generosity.

Throughout Scripture, God reveals Himself as our sustainer, provider, and source. Yet we are often tempted to trust in possessions, cling to comfort, and hold tightly to what God has entrusted to us.

We are confronted with a question every disciple must answer: does God have our heart, or does something else?

Generosity is the fruit of a heart fully surrendered to the Lord. Will our hearts remain postured toward Him?

In this dynamic message, RUN AND TELL THAT, of our powerful series FRUIT THAT REMAINS, Lonnell Williams walks us through John 4, reminding us that evangelism is not optional for disciples.

Jesus sat at a well everyone else avoided and met a woman hiding in shame who needed living water. The town knew enough to whisper about her, but Jesus knew enough to deliver her. He exposed her, not to embarrass her, but to set her free.

She came to the well alone, avoiding people but left as a witness, running back to the very town she once hid from with a simple invitation: “Come see a man.”

We cannot watch people stay thirsty when we know where the water is.

Has our burden for the lost returned, or have we grown comfortable?

In this opening message of our NEW series FRUIT THAT REMAINS, Elder Arik Hayes confronts a culture that bows at the altar of feelings while neglecting the honor due to God.Drawing from Psalm 100:3, Matthew 15:7-9, Malachi 1:6-8, and Jude 1:24, we are reminded that honor is not emotional, it is predetermined. We cannot separate honoring God from honoring His Word. In a generation driven by individualism, disciples must bury honor deep in our souls.

The question remains:Will you honor God, or will you honor your feelings?

n this piercing conclusion to our powerful series, ACTS I & II, Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell brought a bold word from Acts 2:42-47. The Church was never about size but about faithfulness. A mixed multitude of disciples, rooted in the Word, fighting for true community (koinonia) with glad and generous hearts. Meeting in temples and homes, they cared enough about the lost that the Lord added to their number daily.

This is THE TRUE CHURCH that Christ died to leave with us. As time runs out: Devote yourself. The King is coming.

In continuation of our powerful series, ACTS I & II, Lonnell Williams helps us understand Acts 2:37–41. It reveals what happens when the Word of God penetrates our hearts. Peter preached Christ, and the people were cut to the core. Truth confronted them, exposed them, and demanded a response: “What shall we do?”

In week 5 of ACTS I & II, Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell teaches from Acts 2:22–36, continuing Peter’s bold defense of Christ before the very men of Israel who crucified Him.

Jesus was affirmed by the Father through mighty works, signs, and wonders. Lawless men crucified Him under the sovereignty of God. The free will of man could never stop the perfect will of God.

Through the resurrection, Christ robbed the grave and defeated death, leaving us with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

In week 4 of ACTS I & II, Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell teaches from Acts 2:14–21, revealing the power of the Holy Spirit poured out on the early Church.

At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descended upon the 120 faithful disciples with the sound of a mighty rushing wind and tongues of fire. As nations gathered in wonder, confusion, and mockery, Peter stood before thousands in Jerusalem, defended the Church, and preached the first sermon of the Church age, anchored in Scripture.

The Holy Spirit was poured out to empower believers to proclaim Christ and make disciples in these last days.

In week 3 of of our powerful series, ACTS I & II, Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell walks us through Acts 2:1–13, revealing the power of the Holy Spirit at work in the early church.In the final Passover and Pentecost, the disciples had every reason to grow weary, frustrated, and full of doubt, yet they remained devoted to prayer and the Scriptures, holding fast to what Jesus said.Then suddenly, a sound like a mighty rushing wind filled the room, and the Holy Spirit was poured out. They were baptized and filled for the works of making disciples.Some heard the wonders of God and were drawn to transformation, while others responded with mockery.

In week 2 of our revelatory series, ACTS I & II, Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell walks us through Acts 1:9-26, where the origin of revival was ignited and the assignment of the church was revealed.Jesus ascended in glory with all authority and entrusted His people with the mission to be witnesses and make disciples to the ends of the earth. In His absence, He left us with the Holy Spirit who empowers us to fulfill the call.The early church devoted themselves to prayer, unity, and obedience, understanding the gravity of their assignment and refusing to be distracted by division. This is the origin of the church age and the mission still stands.