THE WORD

Drawing from a wealth of knowledge about the founders of the U. S. A., Dr. Lance Hurley portrays Patrick Henry in this dramatic presentation which reveals little known facts about the Christian roots of this nation.

In honor of fathers who are trying to be good dads, including single parents who are raising up a godly generation alone, as well as those who are functioning as spiritual parents to children not their own, Pastor Alan brings words to encourage and exhort the Church to disciple the next generation successfully.

From the example of the congregation in Philadelphia, Turkey - we learn that the Lord can open doors of ministry for us, even in the middle of very difficult times. We learn here that having to persevere can qualify us for ministry.

Drawing lessons from Christ's letter to the messenger of a congregation - in Smyrna, Turkey - Pastor Alan declares the reality of spiritual battles and persecution. From the example of Polycarp's death we are all encouraged to trust God to give us the courage we need when we need it.

From the Jesus' Epistles in His Revelation, as penned by John, Jesus Christ praises the Ephesian Church before correcting their lack of first love for Him, i. e. their foremost devotion. In like manner, many modern believers have much to be praised for by the Lord, but if we lack passion for Him, we are in need of His correction.

While the church in Laodicea was not who they thought they were,

a serious question is then asked of us, "Are we who we say we are?"

With some personal insight, Pastor Alan calls the hearer to repent and return by putting God first everyday, to overcome becoming lukewarm.

If we are to pray without ceasing, then we should pray now! With grace and inspiration Colin Millar persuades the hearers to be people of prayer and action, which will change the world.

With authority and honesty, Yvette Latta declares the reality of the plans that God has for all of us. This message reveals the need to pursue help when we need it, so that nothing hinders us from living a life that fulfills our GENESIS 1 Blessing.

With important lessons learned from Andrew's first encounter with Jesus, Pastor Andy Duncan declares the keys that are vital to our encoutering Him also, as well as how to continue on this awesome journey of being Christ's disciples.

This sermon involves the problems and solutions for overcoming the fear of what people might or might not think. Gaining victory over this malady involves our remembering that people are mortals, i. e. they are fallible and are going die, while our God is eternal and infallible. He is the only one to be feared and yet we know that He values us highly.