Port Orchard Church of the Nazarene

Kevin Dedmon has been in pastoral ministry for over 25 years and has a B.A. in Biblical Studies and a M.A. in Church Leadership from Vanguard University. Kevin is currently a Pastor at Bethel Church in Redding Ca. and oversees the Firestarter Class, which equips and empowers newcomers and new believers to live as revivalists – healing the sick, prophesying, and supernatural evangelism.

As we learn to listen to the Truth of God, there are a lot less "yeah, but" moments. We need to stop trying, and be who He made us to be. No more "...yeah but..." - Believe and BE!

The mindset that was established in our slavery needs to be broken and reset by Holy Spirit. God will provide the lessons that we need, to prepare us for the future. Don't be deceived by conflict! Live without offense and be happy. Faith is easy for those who are not offended with God!

Pastor Ruth shared from her heart today, about the hopes and dreams that God has for all of us. God has given us permission to dream, and we can start by giving our dreams the definition and goals they need to become reality. Dreaming expands everything. We need to have a dream right here, now so it will expand everything that's out in front of us - our future. If you don't have a dream and vision for your life, ask God for one.

Pastor Jerry shared that if we are supposed to bringing the glory of Heaven to Earth, and discipling nations, we should be asking how do we get there. We don't have time to admire our mistakes. We need to be asking the Lord - show me how... God rewards those who...

We build community on agreement. Agreement is about a chosen focus. Living in agreement is living in favor. Favor and agreement have the same root word – GRACE. Agreement brings life and unity. The root of honor is agreement. Will you let your life be defined by what you disagree with?

We build community on agreement. Agreement is about a chosen focus. Living in agreement is living in favor. Favor and agreement have the same root word – GRACE. Agreement brings life and unity. The root of honor is agreement. Will you let your life be defined by what you disagree with?

Pastor Jerry shared that in order to understand the love letter, you have got to know the Author. You are created in His image, so you are perfect in Him. Your external does not define you.

Harold Eberle expressed the idea that we all long for the manifest presence of God, and for God to jog our hearts enough for us to re-focus on Him.

Harold Eberle shared some of the "God Encounters" he has experienced, that became pivotal points in his life, and shifted things.