Bro. Stoneking shares stories from his many years of ministry where he has seen miraculous healing based on his faith of: “Lord it is in the book, and I have preached it; you have to do it.” Almost in mid-sentence, the power of God stopped the service and took over.

Bro. Stoneking shares stories from his many years of ministry where he has seen miraculous healing based on his faith of: “Lord it is in the book, and I have preached it; you have to do it.” Almost in mid-sentence, the power of God stopped the service and took over.

Rev. Stoneking shares the experience of his address to the UN General Assembly and how he was able to use that to share the gospel with them, and by extention, millions around the world.

Rev. Stoneking shares the experience of his address to the UN General Assembly and how he was able to use that to share the gospel with them, and by extention, millions around the world.

Recent research has drawn attention to the importance of awe in our lives. Dr. Hughes received a prophecy twenty years ago, that awe of the Lord has been replaced by the awe of self. Awe will either draw us toward or move us away from something. Scientists have discovered that awe has a physical effect on us. It changes the nervous system. It causes goosebumps and reduces inflammation. Awe also has a cognitive and emotional effect. The feeling of awe brings us into a place where we can compare ourselves to others. It helps people feel a connection to humanity. I can improve a sense of satisfaction and dampens the feelings of materialism. When we are in awe of Him, we lose touch with our world and get in touch with His world. An awe of God changes everything about our life. Unfortunately, the prophecy that Dr. Hughes received twenty years ago is coming to pass. Too many no longer have an awe of God. Man has begun to replace awe of God with the awe of his own accomplishments. We must get our eyes off of people and get them back on Him. It is time to return to an awe of God.

Recent research has drawn attention to the importance of awe in our lives. Dr. Hughes received a prophecy twenty years ago, that awe of the Lord has been replaced by the awe of self. Awe will either draw us toward or move us away from something. Scientists have discovered that awe has a physical effect on us. It changes the nervous system. It causes goosebumps and reduces inflammation. Awe also has a cognitive and emotional effect. The feeling of awe brings us into a place where we can compare ourselves to others. It helps people feel a connection to humanity. I can improve a sense of satisfaction and dampens the feelings of materialism. When we are in awe of Him, we lose touch with our world and get in touch with His world. An awe of God changes everything about our life. Unfortunately, the prophecy that Dr. Hughes received twenty years ago is coming to pass. Too many no longer have an awe of God. Man has begun to replace awe of God with the awe of his own accomplishments. We must get our eyes off of people and get them back on Him. It is time to return to an awe of God.

Our text today is recorded differently in the other three gospels. Mark was written by John Mark as dictated by Peter. Peter’s perspective is different than the other disciples because of his denial. Despite vehemently denying to Jesus that he would never leave or forsake Him, Peter did just that in a moment of weakness. How low and lost must Peter have felt in that time of his life. Jesus’ words here spoke more to Peter than the others. The specific inclusion of Peter communicated mercy, forgiveness, and inclusion that was a rejuvenation of Peter’s life. Jesus’ words reconnected Peters failure, with His perfection. The enemy will attack us in any way he can. He will target our greatest vulnerabilities and whisper lies into our ears that our failures are final, and there is no recovery. Somehow, God makes a path back from our failure. We have an enemy that is far worse than the Devil, or any person we know. It is ourselves. Our mind can replay every detail; even the ones that no one knows. Peter lived with his failure for a long time. Surly retelling the details to John Mark drug up many painful memories. Likely only John was in that courtyard that day. No one else knew the whole story, but Peter knew. His mind had replayed the scene over and over. We have a way of magnifying our mistakes, but God minimizes them and magnifies His mercy. God’s message is that He still has a place and a plan for us. No matter how bad our fall has been, His hand is still there to catch us and put us back on our feet. God’s love for us is greater than our failures or mistakes. Peter was singled out that day, not to separate him, but to include him. Love sends a special message, that in the depth of our needs, we will find the depth of His love. Like Peter, we may have stumbled. And, like Peter, God’s love reaches to us to include us in that never dying love. That is Mercy’s message.

Our text today is recorded differently in the other three gospels. Mark was written by John Mark as dictated by Peter. Peter’s perspective is different than the other disciples because of his denial. Despite vehemently denying to Jesus that he would never leave or forsake Him, Peter did just that in a moment of weakness. How low and lost must Peter have felt in that time of his life. Jesus’ words here spoke more to Peter than the others. The specific inclusion of Peter communicated mercy, forgiveness, and inclusion that was a rejuvenation of Peter’s life. Jesus’ words reconnected Peters failure, with His perfection. The enemy will attack us in any way he can. He will target our greatest vulnerabilities and whisper lies into our ears that our failures are final, and there is no recovery. Somehow, God makes a path back from our failure. We have an enemy that is far worse than the Devil, or any person we know. It is ourselves. Our mind can replay every detail; even the ones that no one knows. Peter lived with his failure for a long time. Surly retelling the details to John Mark drug up many painful memories. Likely only John was in that courtyard that day. No one else knew the whole story, but Peter knew. His mind had replayed the scene over and over. We have a way of magnifying our mistakes, but God minimizes them and magnifies His mercy. God’s message is that He still has a place and a plan for us. No matter how bad our fall has been, His hand is still there to catch us and put us back on our feet. God’s love for us is greater than our failures or mistakes. Peter was singled out that day, not to separate him, but to include him. Love sends a special message, that in the depth of our needs, we will find the depth of His love. Like Peter, we may have stumbled. And, like Peter, God’s love reaches to us to include us in that never dying love. That is Mercy’s message.

The church has been called many things: The body of Christ, the church of the living God, the bride of Christ. It is a spiritual house, a habitation of God, the household of God. Matthew tells us that Jesus is the one who will build the church against which the gates of hell will not prevail. Our church is a fire that was ignited by God Himself that cannot be put out. It is more than an institution, organization or society. It has a beauty all its own; not of material things, but of spiritual things. Many have criticized the church, and it is certainly not without its faults and failures because flawed people are involved with it. Our local church is not without it faults, but we are true to our apostolic roots. The same spirit that pushed into the upper room on the day of Pentecost, ushers into our services today. We have faced some challenges in the past few years, but God has great plans for this church body. There is a lot to love about our church. Bro. Hughes explains and outlines the history, growth, and ministry of our church. There are a lot of things to love about our church.

The church has been called many things: The body of Christ, the church of the living God, the bride of Christ. It is a spiritual house, a habitation of God, the household of God. Matthew tells us that Jesus is the one who will build the church against which the gates of hell will not prevail. Our church is a fire that was ignited by God Himself that cannot be put out. It is more than an institution, organization or society. It has a beauty all its own; not of material things, but of spiritual things. Many have criticized the church, and it is certainly not without its faults and failures because flawed people are involved with it. Our local church is not without it faults, but we are true to our apostolic roots. The same spirit that pushed into the upper room on the day of Pentecost, ushers into our services today. We have faced some challenges in the past few years, but God has great plans for this church body. There is a lot to love about our church. Bro. Hughes explains and outlines the history, growth, and ministry of our church. There are a lot of things to love about our church.