Rick Perryman compares God’s work in our lives tpo the restoration of classic cars. God always sees us as the sleek and beautiful finished work, even as He is transforming us for good works on earth. Message from 03.08.20

The table the world sets for us

The table prepared for us in the Kingdom

Guy Medaris explains that Jesus’ title of Prince of Peace doesn’t mean that He came to settle all conflict, but rather to join two separate factions together through sacrifice. Likewise, we are not called to avoid conflict, but rather to bring heaven’s solutions to a hurting world through the power of Holy Spirit.

Pastor Tom Kyle uses the story of David, Nabal and Abigail to remind us that humility must be cultivated. He suggests finding trusted believers from outside your immediate family & close friends who will help you see where you are not approachable or relatable so that you can adjust and change. Message from 2.23.20

Pastor Tom Kyle uses the stories of Samson and King David to remind us that we all have vulnerabilities. He encourages us to be who we were called to be, to be accountable to someone who is trustworthy and to humble ourselves and stay connected to God.

Mike Stafford refers to Myles Munroe’s difinition a kingdom: a sovereign rulership and governing influence of a king over his territory impacting it with his will, intent and purpose producing a citizenship of people that reflect the culture and nature of the king. He uses aspects of this definition to introduce the first 2 aspects of Kingdom culture: Holy Spirit power and servant leadership.

Guest speaker Mike Stevens compares us to John the Baptist. Just like John was a bold, yet humble forerunner for Jesus in the New Testament, we can be bold and humble forerunners for the gospel of Jesus Christ and His glorious return. Message from 2.2.20

Pastor Tom Kyle uses the story of Samson to point out the dangers of “flirting with sin”. Rather than getting comfortable with the sin in your life, run in the opposite direction. And don’t just jog, but like 1 Cor 9:24 says, run to win: form successful habits, find an accountability partner who has had victory where you struggle, then help others do the same.

Pastor Tom Kyle explains that where we’ve been spending our time and the people we’ve been around leave a “fragrance” on us, just as we leave an imprint on those we come into contact with. As we move into 2020 as a church body, let’s endeavor to be a sweet smell to those around us.

Derrik delves deeper into Revelation 12:11 to explore how we overcome by the blood of the Lamb, the word of our testimony and by not being afraid to die to ourselves.

Pastor Tom Kyle shares from Luke 6 about the healing of the man with the withered hand. He points out that it was the right hand that was affected, likely hindering the man’s ability to work. Jesus healed what held him back and asked him to “stand up in front of everyone”. Jesus wants you healed, standing tall and moving forward in your purpose.