Freedom Church

The difference between ‘growing’ a church versus ‘building’ a church, is that growing consists of flesh and blood, while building consists of brick and mortar. We need to focus on growing the church because it pertains to our spirit. Furthermore, we need to grow the church in God because we all pull up to the table a little differently, with unique backgrounds and stories and choices. We grow the church, not build the church.

Pastor Kyle Embry has brought on an amazing word this morning about the importance of churching growing and how to do it. As he begins the talk about the great debate, listen closely so that you can know how to grow a church.

There are a lot of phrases that we use around the church. Some of them may be from the heart, and some of them otherwise. With this thought, “Desperate for God”, we are desperate for him to do something supernatural in the church.

With this statement having been spoken, Pastor Kendall Bridges has a message about why followers of Jesus Christ should have a cry deep for Him within our soul every day. And although we are already followers of Christ, we should still be desperate for more.

Psalm 63:1 (NIV) – “You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parches land where there is no water.”

We have always been fascinated by superheroes; we have always been captivated by superheroes. Nonetheless, Pastor Kendall Bridges wants to read a story about a superhero that isn’t really known in the book of 2 Kings.

We love superheroes, but we seem to worship superstars rather than real heroes. That being the fact that we are more interested in recognition, seeking success, speaking the narrative, etc. Nonetheless, as we walk through this amazing story within the Bible, pay attention to properly understand the differences between what it means to be a superstar and what it means to be a (real) hero.

Every single one of us have choices. Sometimes we believe we can make whatever choices we please, but with every choice comes a consequence, and those consequences may work well or work out badly. And even though God loves us, and he forgives us, and he has given us a second chance, it does not mean that we will live without the consequences of our choices…

…but, the right choices will put you in position to experiences God’s presence.

On this Sunday morning, Pastor Kendall Bridges has word on how to make the right choices. And so, pay attention as he lists five different properties that you will experience when you make the right choices.

There is something that is eroding from our society, and that is trust. We’ve lost trust in many positional places, such as teachers, politicians, policemen, etc. But not is our country so divided, our homes are divided, also. Pastor Kyle Embry has brought a word this Wednesday night to talk about paternal trust.

According to the Census Bureau, 18.4 million children, that is, 1 in 4, live without a biological, step, or adoptive father in the home.

Furthermore, we need to get back into understanding this place that God wants to be in our lives. He is the position of ‘Father’ to us. He is the good, good Father.

Isaiah 64:8 (ESV) – “But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.”

Sometimes we allow the wrong ways of thinking to get into our minds. Understand that the way you think will determine the course of your life. It will determine whether you’re going to succeed to fail.

2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (NIV) – “For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”

But how do we make our thoughts obedient to Christ? How can we win the battle in the mind and get rid of this stinkin’ thinkin’? Well, Pastor Kendall Bridges has given an excellent message to combat our negativity, and here’s how to do it…

There is something very special about being in the house of the Lord.

Psalm 84:4 (ESV) – “Blessed are those who dwell in [His] house…”

Dwelling and being consistent in the house of the Lord is important for learning and growing. Many of us like to change with the current times; we ‘hop’ from one source to another rather than be consistent. We must develop a healthier backbone. Thus, Pastor Kyle Embry presents a message that will explain consistency, honor, and other elements to help develop a backbone to bravery.

Think about one person that you have some type of contact with that needs to know Jesus Christ. And ask the Lord to put that person as a burden on your heart. Even though our lives have been suppressed by the challenges of living, when was the last time we experienced a tearful plea for somebody that doesn’t know Jesus Christ?

Our days are filled with so much wanting. But if we stayed up at night and prayed for one more soul, may we find that lost soul. And so, in this message, let Pastor Kendall Bridges share a few reasons for why we should care about the souls of the lost.

Matthew 16:26 (NIV) – “What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?”

There is an enemy within us called the Flesh, and we are constantly battling with ourselves with negative self-talk.

Romans 7:18 (NIV) – “For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.”

Surely, we all have felt this way at some time or another, nevertheless…

Romans 7:25 (NIV) – “Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!...”

And so, let Pastor Kendall Bridges bring this word to show you what we ought to do in Jesus’ name, because the consequences of negative self-talk are much more troublesome than you might think. We must know how to defeat the enemy within.

There are many stories in the Bible like Uzzah's 'harmless' interaction with the Ark and we think God unfairly handled the situation. In regards to events like this, Pastor Kendall Bridges has shared a message called "Sacred" because there are certain things that God considers to be Sacred.