“Live in The Truth” – “What is Truth?” - John 8:31-32 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." – Gods word is truth: John 17:17 Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. – Live not by lies: The Emperor Has No Clothes! – Trust God for the courage we need when the time comes. – The lie cannot live in the Truth. – Truth does not bind you.

“Prayer is Dangerous Business” – “Talking with God demands honesty.” – 1 We must seek God. 2 We must be willing to accept the will of God. – The redeeming power of Jesus can change man and conquer death. – Without the power of God, nothing is possible. – It is dangerous to pray for something unless you really mean it. – God has a way of call your bluff which makes prayer dangerous. – Sometimes God wants something from us before answering our prayer. – Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.

"Ever So Gentle - Part 2" – “It’s Time to Talk to Someone” – The Spirit of God is hovering over your life today. – The Gospel is Simple: 1 The Holy Spirit is activated by the Word of God. 2 The Word of God is activated by our obedience. 3 Our obedience brings clarity. 4 Obedience is the most appropriate response to the Holy Spirit. 5 Clarity and Insight into what God is doing brings great blessing. – The Compassion of the Lord: Isaiah 55:5 Surely you will summon nations you know not, and nations that do not know you will hasten to you, because of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has endowed you with splendor. “Super obedience; not forced but created. * God wants us to create obedience. * The Spirit of truth dwell in you. - John 14:15 "If you love me, you will obey what I command. * Make the Right Choices for God.

"Ever So Gentle - Part 1" – “There is a gentle breeze coming.” - * God id doing something regardless of our circumstances. - * God is accomplishing things right now even if we do not see it. - Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. – * God is doing the simple things right now. * Gods simple things are the things that hold our lives together. – Two gentle (Simple) Breezes: 1. Abide - John 15:4 Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. 2 Decide – God only give us two decisions and they are opposites that belong together. – We complicate our lives, not God. – We are the body of Christ, we need to be part of what god is doing.

“The Devine Providence of God” - “The Dominion of Providence over the Passions of Men” - In God is our trust. – Romans 8:28-29 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. * Do Not Grow Weary * Focus on Him! – Don’t be captivated by the things that are against us. - : Hebrews 12:7 Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? - Jeremiah 10:23 I know, O LORD, that a man's life is not his own; it is not for man to direct his steps. What is God saying to our nation Right Now!

"The Chosen" – “We are Chosen for God’s Glory” – Our purpose is for God to get the glory from our life. – Some lessons for us from Genesis: * Gen 11:27 This is the account of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot. * Terah – Wanderer / Loiterer - * Haran – Mountaineer * Nahor – Snorting * Lot – Wrapped up or hidden * Abram – Exalted Father * Abraham – Father of Nations -- 2Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. You have done a foolish thing, and from now on you will be at war."

“An Ordinary Man”-“Isaac, Man of Faith" – * Isaac was a man not a boy when Abraham took him up the mountain. – * Isaac was a man of faith. - * The miracle is that Isaac kept finding water in a time of famine! - Genesis 22:1-12 … Then he said, “Look, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?”

“The Two Halves of the Gospel” – “First half Salvation, second half God’s Power” – Two Different Baptism: Matthew 3:11 "I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. – * Luke 3:21 The Baptism of Jesus * Luke 4:1 Lead and Full of the Spirit * John 1:29-34 John testifies about Jesus * Luke 24:44-45 The promise of the Father * Acts 1:5.8 Two Parts – Power and be My witnesses * God wants his fire to fall on us so he can speak through us. * Acts 2:39 The promise is for you …

“Expectations vs. Expectancy” – “There is a difference between Expectations and Expectancy.” - Jeremiah 33:3 Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. * Expectations – We decide what the outcome is going to look like when God answers. It is our expectation, not His. “I expect it to look like this!” * Expectancy – I serve a God who always keeps His work. I know that God is good. In the midst of a situation, you know that God will do His will. He will accomplish His will, His way. - Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. - What do you have? Use it with all you heart! Put His priorities first and He will take care of the rest. - There is no replacement for your relationship with God. - The presence of god has always made the difference.

“Break Up the Unplowed Ground” - “A Mother’s Day Message” – Dr. Ben Carson’s mom – Sonya Carson: * You need to dream bigger. *If you can read, you can learn just about everything you want to know. – Hosea 10:12 Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the LORD, until he comes and showers righteousness on you. *There is so much God can do in your life is you plow up your ground. *We need to take a different road than what is going on around us right now. The road less traveled. - Jeremiah 33:3 "Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. *It is time to seek the Lord until He comes. *Revival will come when the spirit falls on: Heart – Home – Church - Region