In our growth as leaders, we must be aware of the need to increase our pain threshold. In this teaching, some of the ways this happens are discussed; in light of our need for more understanding: of growing our sense of purpose, developing our patience and keeping our passion alive.

(This was communicated at an AOI Network Pastors' Meeting in Montgomery, Texas).

In our growth as leaders, we must be aware of the need to increase our pain threshold. In this teaching, some of the ways this happens are discussed; in light of our need for more understanding: of growing our sense of purpose, developing our patience and keeping our passion alive.

(This was communicated at an AOI Network Meeting in Dallas).

In this sermon, some ramifications for believing an unscriptural statement, which actually comes from the Quran, are explored. Then the real truth is declared and illustrated by a personal testimony from Carl Kaspick.

While it is true that everything in life - good, bad and not so good - has reasons behind them, it is not true that God is always the cause. However, for those of us who love Him and are called to His purposes, the Lord will make everything work together for the good of making us more like Christ.

While this may seem to be a brush off at best, it simply is not true in this world of people who love to judge others. However, ultimately in light of the eternal future, it is true for us all. Therefore we would be wise to consider the state of our souls in light of Judgment Day.

In His dealings with humanity, God's righteous wrath is often the reason why He allows us to go our own way, in order to bring us to an end of ourselves; so that we might see our need for repentance through the power of the gospel. This is brought about by His merciful kindness extended toward us, even while many of us are intentionally living lives of sinful rebellion against His purpose and will for our lives. Such a marvelous truth is to be revered and respected; because one day, His wrath will shift and bring judgment upon all who reject Him.

While Jesus' followers are commanded to not be condemning and judgmental, we must still exercise wise judgment when necessary.

In this sermon, more than ten ways are communicated on how we are NOT to do this.

Sometimes said to explain the unexplainable, this phrase, coming from a song rather than the Scriptures, is more like an invitation than an explanation; for we are all invited to pursue knowing God and to learn and understand more about Him and His mysterious ways.

Chanting this phrase may seem boldly encouraging for some but it communicates a shallow close-mindedness to others. In this sermon, you will be encouraged to truly know what God really says - in light of Jesus Christ and the New Testament - as well as to practice what true believing is and to be settled in it; in such a way that does not hinder spiritual growth and learning how to effectively reason with anyone who asks us about our hope in The Lord.

Important child raising keys are communicated in this relevant message about disciplining, discipling, maturing and restoring our children; as well as the need for us to realize that our own walk with God is setting an example for them to follow.