Stonybank Community Church with Pastor James Carroll

Its a little hard to hear the first five minutes. How do we define success for this coming New Year? With all the unknown things we may face, how can we be sure of success?

Establishing first things as we begin the New Year

The undeniable detail that Jesus is linked to the throne of David through Mary and not just Joseph, which was necessary because of the virgin birth.

How quickly the stuff of the world clutters our homes until they are just baked into the way we live and how most churches operate.

We must gather with the unifying purpose to glorify God. The devil loves to sew disunity among the brethren.

Of the many great chapter nines in the Bible this is the longest prayer in the Bible teaching us much in how we should approach God.

Revival is a time we recognize our need for a fresh movement of the Holy Spirit upon our lives, our families, and within the walls of our church, which comes by way of the Word of God.

Here's the church, here's the steeple, open the doors, where's all the people? Now is always the time to take your place in the work. If you're not a worker, you're likely a complainer.

The Devil cannot make us sin but will always suggest alternative views. The enemy attacked Nehemiah's character but rather than defend himself he let the truth speak for itself, which silenced the enemy and convinced everyone that this was the work of God. Remember, you don't have to attend every argument to which you are invited. And be very careful about quitting something midway on dark days when on brighter days you were first convince it was the Lord's will.

There are more scriptures on money than any other single topic. You hold me in your hand and call me yours. Yet may I not as well call you mine.  See how easily I rule you? ...Handle me carefully and wisely, lest you become my servant, rather than I yours.