How to Pray: Pray Like Jesus

Ken DeChant

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Unpacking the Lord’s Prayer as a Blueprint for Daily Connection, Surrender, and Deliverance

Launching a brand-new series titled "How to Pray," Pastor Ken DeChant examines Luke 11:1–4 and Matthew 6:9–13 to explore the disciple's request: "Lord, teach us to pray." Recognizing that many Christians struggle with feeling like their prayers are inadequate or ineffective, Pastor Ken unpacks the Lord's Prayer not as a rigid formula, but as a practical, step-by-step blueprint for a vibrant prayer life. The message walks through six foundational movements:

1. Relational Connection: Approaching God as a loving "Father."

2. Worship & Reverence: Hallowing His holy name.

3. Surrender & Alignment: Praying for His kingdom and will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.

4. Daily Dependence: Asking for our daily bread and trusting Him for present needs.

5. Confession & Forgiveness: Releasing our sins to Him and extending forgiveness to those who have hurt us.

6. Protection & Deliverance: Asking for guidance away from temptation and protection from the evil one.

Discover how aligning your daily prayer life with Jesus’ model brings true spiritual freedom, power, and intimacy with God.

Standing Between the Dead and the Living

Greg Owens

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Embracing Urgency, Compassion, and Sacrificial Mission in the Last Days

Guest speaker Greg Owens (Assemblies of God missionary to South Africa) brings a powerful challenge from Numbers 16:41–50, examining the moment Aaron ran into the midst of a devastating plague to stand between the dead and the living. Drawing parallels to our world today, Greg highlights the urgent call for believers to step into the spiritual battle for souls both locally and globally. Key insights include:

• Understanding Proper Punishment: Realizing the reality of sin's weight and celebrating what Christ saved us from.

• Keeping Proper Perspective: Loving people despite how they treat us, extending grace even to those who are difficult to love (our "Samaria").

• Moving at Proper Pace: Running with urgency to reach those who are spiritually perishing.

• Trusting the Perfect Plan: Stepping out into the gap to point the unreached to Jesus Christ.

Concluding with the inspiring testimony of a martyred African pastor, this message calls the church to drop low living, tame vision, and cheap commitment in order to fully surrender everything at the feet of Jesus.

The Right Encouragement

Ken DeChant

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Overcoming Isolation Through Faithful Community and Tychus-Like Friendship

In the final message of "The Right Fight" series, Pastor Ken DeChant explores Ephesians 6:21-24 to address one of the enemy’s primary tactics: isolation. Like a predator targeting a stray animal separated from the herd, Satan seeks to isolate Christians to make them vulnerable to doubt, shame, and defeat. Highlighting the unsung biblical hero Tychicus—a dependable companion who traveled hundreds of miles just to encourage the early church—Pastor Ken demonstrates that true Christian community isn't an optional luxury; it's a vital warfare strategy. The message challenges us to move from passive attendance to active belonging, asking two transformative questions: "Who is your Tychicus?" and "Whose Tychicus are you?" Through practical moments of listening prayer and spontaneous intercession for one another, this message calls the church to stand back-to-back in faith, mutual support, and daily encouragement.

The Right Equipment

Ken DeChant

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God has provided us with spiritual equipment

The Right Fight: The Power of Prayer

en DeChant

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Winning the Battle on Your Knees Before Fighting on Your Feet

Continuing part two of "The Right Fight" series, Pastor Ken DeChant dives into Ephesians 6:18 to uncover the primary way believers stand firm against spiritual opposition: prayer. Through the vivid illustration of a soldier’s comms system, Pastor Ken emphasizes that prayer isn't merely preparation for the battle—prayer is the battle. When we disconnect from our commanding officer, we end up fighting spiritual battles in physical strength. Unpacking four essential keys to effective prayer, this message challenges us to Pray with the Holy Spirit (relying on His wisdom when we don't know what to ask), Pray with Open Eyes (staying alert to the spiritual realm behind our daily circumstances), Pray with Perseverance (waiting on the Lord and persisting when answers take time), and Pray with a Bigger View (interceding for fellow believers, global missionaries, and leaders). Learn how daily, two-way communication with God anchors your faith and transforms your battleground into a place of victory.

The Right Fight

Ken DeChant

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Recognizing the Real Enemy and Standing Firm in Spiritual Warfare

Kicking off a brand-new series on spiritual warfare, Pastor Ken DeChant dives into Ephesians 6:10-12 to address the unseen battles every Christian faces daily. Life often feels like a constant struggle—whether it’s battling frustration at home, wrestling with lingering bitterness, or struggling to maintain daily spiritual habits. Drawing from C.S. Lewis and Paul's final instructions to the church in Ephesus, Pastor Ken outlines three foundational truths for navigating life's spiritual battles: Fighting the Right Battle (understanding that the Christian life is a battleground, not a playground), Fighting the Right Enemy (recognizing that our true struggle is not against flesh and blood or the people around us), and Fighting the Right Way (stepping out of our own limited strength to stand firm and abide in the power and victory of Jesus Christ). Learn how to stop exhausting your energy on secondary conflicts and begin walking in true spiritual authority.

There's A Difference!

Cornell Jordan

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Moving Beyond Cultural Christianity to True Biblical Discipleship

Guest speaker Pastor Cornell Jordan (Lead Pastor of Metro Assembly of God in Youngstown, Ohio) delivers an energetic and challenging message addressing the crucial divide between nominal, "cultural" Christianity and authentic biblical discipleship. Unpacking Jesus’ bold instructions in Mark 8:34 and the story of the Rich Young Ruler in Mark 10, Pastor Cornell highlights that Jesus never hid the cost of following Him in the fine print. True discipleship isn't about checking religious boxes, wearing symbols, or squeezing Jesus into a tiny corner of our lives—it's about placing our entire life inside of Him and surrendering what possesses our hearts. Through practical illustrations and passionate truth, Pastor Cornell calls us to move past mere allegiance to a culture and step into full submission to Christ, letting His love and leadership shape every daily decision.

Journey After God's Own Heart

Ben Woodward

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Finding Freedom Through Honest Recognition, True Repentance, and Personal Witness

Preaching through Psalm 51, Pastor Ben Woodworth unpacks the raw, honest prayer King David wrote after being confronted for his deep personal failure. While David was famously described as "a man after God's own heart," his life proves that true devotion isn't about flawless performance—it’s about a heart that hungers for God’s restoration even in its darkest moments. Walking through David's journey step-by-step, Pastor Ben highlights three crucial movements of real spiritual transformation: Recognizing our sin without downplaying or hiding it, Repenting by turning toward a whole new path, and Responding by letting God turn our greatest failures into powerful testimonies of His grace. Discover how vulnerability with trusted community and reliance on Christ’s mercy can break long-held cycles, remove shame, and open the door to true freedom.

What Does The Bible Say About Work?

Ken DeChant

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Integrating Your Faith and Work with Perspective, Attitude, and Enthusiasm

Continuing through the book of Ephesians, Pastor Ken DeChant explores Ephesians 6:5-9 to address how our faith should transform our daily work life. In a culture that often separates the "spiritual" from the "secular," Paul's letter reminds us that there is a new way to approach our jobs, our supervisors, and our employees. By examining the biblical context of Paul's instructions to servants and masters, Pastor Ken outlines three core keys to a transformed work life: working with the right Perspective (recognizing you ultimately serve Christ, not just an earthly boss), the right Attitude (working with integrity and heart even when no one is watching), and the right Enthusiasm (knowing that your faithful labor is never wasted and carries eternal rewards). Whether you are an employee feeling unappreciated or an employer managing a team, learn how viewing your work as stewardship and worship can completely change your Monday-through-Friday environment.

Godly Parenting: Leading with Vision, Honor, and Discipleship

Ken DeChant

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Shifting Focus from the Surface to the Core

Continuing our journey through Ephesians, Pastor Ken DeChant tackles the crucial relationship between parents and children outlined in Ephesians 6:1-4. In a culture overflowing with frantic schedules and superficial milestones, this message challenges parents, grandparents, and mentors to step off the fast-paced surface and establish a godly, biblical vision for the next generation. Unpacking the foundational principles of Honor, Relationship, and Discipleship, Pastor Ken reminds us that passing down a legacy of faith isn't the job of a school system or a church program—it is a daily, intentional calling built straight from the family home. Learn how to ditch the standard behavior modification tracking, parent with a healthy balance of grace and truth, and cultivate a household environment where children don't just learn to obey rules, but ultimately learn to love and follow Jesus Christ.