Pastor Brad Franklin’s message centers on the promise of the Holy Spirit.  

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The Greek version of Pentecost mean 50 days after the Sabbath of the Passover. 

Promise:

Acts 1:8
But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

Prayer: 

Acts 1: 12-14
12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey.  13 And when they had entered, they went up into the upper room where they were staying: Peter, James, John, and Andrew; Philip and Thomas; Bartholomew and Matthew; James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot; and Judas the son of James.  14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.

Praise: 

Acts 2: 46-47
46 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved. 

How can we experience Pentecost today? 
We must apply the 3 p’s (Promise, Prayer & Praise). 

Pastor Brad Franklin previews Acts 2: 1-21 for this Sunday's message, Pentecost.

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Pastor Brad Franklin’s message centers on how Christ is glorified in you. 

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Sermon Notes: 

This is the longest prayer recorded of Jesus. 

Specific title is the Great High Priestly Prayer. 

Role of a priest: a mediator between God & man.

A priest in that time offered blood sacrifices to atone for sins of the people and for the priest themselves. Jesus became the ultimate sacrifice. That ended all sacrifices. 

The word glory, in Greek, is doxa and it means praise, honor and worthy. 

How do we glorify God every day?

 1.     By our faith

2.     By our worship

3.     When we obey his word

4.     When we pray in Jesus name 

How are my words, actions, and talents reflective of God’s glory?

Pastor Brad Franklin preview John 17: 1-7 for Sunday's message, Glorified.

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Pastor Brad Franklin talks about pleasing man or God. 

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Scripture:

1 Thessalonians 2:1-4 

2 For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But even after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict. 3 For our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit. 4 But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.

Psalm 37: 23 

Leader: The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord,
All: And He delights in his way.  Amen. 

Questions for consideration: 

1.     Do you alter yourself before certain people in order to make or keep them happy?

2.     Do you act or speak in a certain way to fit in with one crowd and then transform yourself to fit in somewhere else?

Pleasing people can become very exhausting. IF you’re goal in life is to please someone else, that in itself can become an idol.  

You must not be defined by someone else.  

You’re number one goal is to honor God first and then prioritize your life in that way.  

Hebrews 11:6

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. 

Hebrews 13:16

So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” 

Make the Commitment Today 

·       I no longer will let other people press me into their mold.  I'm going to be what God wants me to be. 

·       I'm going to do what God wants me to do. 

·       I'm going to fulfill the plan that God has for my life, not somebody else's plan for my life. 

Pastor Brad Franklin previews 1 Thessalonians 2: 1-4 for Sunday's message. 

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Pastor Brad Franklin talks about using your keys to the kingdom. 

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Sermon Notes: 

Greek noun for Key-Kleis
Greek verb for Key-Kleio 

Keys from the Bible: 

Isaiah 22:22

22 The key of the house of David I will lay on his shoulder; So he shall open, and no one shall shut; And he shall shut, and no one shall open. 

Revelation 1:18

18 I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death.  

Remember these three words: 

Thanks
Pray
Ask

Pastor Brad Franklin previews Matthew 16: 18-19 for the Sunday, May 7, 2023 message. 

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Pastor Brad Franklin talks about reviving God’s word in community. 

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Sermon Notes: 

Are you in need of a blessing? 

Yes. Every one of us are in need of a blessing. 

If you are in need of an everyday blessing, then making the Bible your constant companion by reading, studying and meditating on scripture every day will be a blessing that will continue to bless you beyond the minute, hour and day.  

You may be asking this question:

Where do I start? I am buried spiritually.
The first four books of the new testament – the gospels.  

Judges 15: 19

19 So God split the hollow place that is in Lehi, and water came out, and he drank; and his spirit returned, and he revived. Therefore he called its name En Hakkore, which is in Lehi to this day.

Genesis 45: 25-28 

25 Then they went up out of Egypt, and came to the land of Canaan to Jacob their father.  

26 And they told him, saying, “Joseph is still alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt.” And Jacob’s heart stood still, because he did not believe them. 

27 But when they told him all the words which Joseph had said to them, and when he saw the carts which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived.  

28 Then Israel said, “It is enough. Joseph my son is still alive. I will go and see him before I die.” 

Psalm 80: 17-19 

17 Let Your hand be upon the man of Your right hand, Upon the son of man whom You made strong for Yourself. 

18 Then we will not turn back from You; Revive us, and we will call upon Your name. 

19 Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; Cause Your face to shine, And we shall be saved! 

For your spiritual growth: 

Do you feel spiritually faint? 

Do you crave more out of life, more out of your relationship with God?  

Are you dissatisfied with society’s definition of truth? 

How desperate are you to grow closer to God?  

Are you ready to surrender? 

Are you in need of a blessing that will continue to bless your life?

Pastor Brad Franklin speaks about reviving our connection and dedication to God's Word. 

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