Revive Outreach Church: Recent Episodes
Revive Outreach Church
We are a church in Fredericksburg, VA that is working to revive an awareness of Christ in our communities through Compassion, Service, and Evangelism!
In this powerful Mother’s Day sermon, we explore 2 Kings 4:1-7 and discover the power of a mustard seed sized faith in the hands of an omnipotent and merciful God.
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In our ninth message on Galatians, we look at chapter four verses 21 through 31. Here, the Apostle Paul uses a real-world example from the Old Testament to explain a spiritual reality. Not all of the physical children of Abraham were part God’s promise to him. The promise God made would only be fulfilled through Issac even though Abraham had a second male child named Ishmael. Just like not all of Abraham’s physical decedents were included in the promise God made, not all of the physical children of Issac are spiritual children of Abraham. The true spiritual children of Abraham are those who have been saved through faith in Jesus Christ, Jew or Gentile.
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In our eighth message on Galatians, we look at chapter four verses 12 through 20. Here, the Apostle Paul expresses his concern the Galatian believers are being deceived by the nefarious scheme of the false teachers. Paul states in verse 17, “they want to exclude you, that you may be zealous for them.” Paul’s language here implies there was more to the false teachers’ plan than their desire to convert gentiles to Judaism. They were knowingly deceiving the gentile believers in an effort to disqualify them from salvation by grace alone for their own personal benefit. Be aware, my friends, the plan of the evil one is not merely to confuse you, but to destroy you!
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In our seventh message on Galatians, we look at chapter four verses one through eleven. Here, the Apostle Paul explains those who are justified by faith through Christ have been adopted by God and are His sons and daughters. As sons and daughters, we are heirs to the promises of God!
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In our sixth message on Galatians, we look at chapter three verses 15 through 29. Here, the Apostle Paul explains the purpose of the law God gave to Moses. The law was given by God to mankind to demonstrate how woefully short man falls of God’s standard. Without the law, man would never know how much we need a savior. Therefore, the law can never save us as we can never be obedient enough to it to earn right standing before God. The great news is God sent Jesus to pay the price for mankind’s falling short of His standard so we can be reconciled with Him through faith alone. It is His gift to us!
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In our fifth message on Galatians, we look at chapter three verses one though fourteen. Here, the Apostle Paul expresses his exasperation toward the Galatians believers regarding their eagerness to reject justification by faith and accept the additional restrictions being taught by the false teachers. A core tenant of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is we are saved through faith alone and not by works. If we could be good enough to earn salvation there would have been no need for the sacrifice of Jesus and His resurrection. To reject justification by faith alone is to reject the work of Christ on calvary.
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In our fourth message on Galatians, we look at chapter two, verses 11 through 21. Here, the Apostle Paul explains how he had to oppose the Apostle Peter and stand for the truth of God’s word. Peter withdrew from gentile fellowship due to peer pressure from fellow Jews. Paul confronted Peter and ultimately Peter repented. There may be times in our lives where peer pressure may push us to compromise the truth of God’s word. It is critical for us to remain strong and stand for God’s truth regardless of the consequences.
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In our third message on Galatians, we look at chapter two verses one through ten. Here, the Apostle Paul defends the doctrine of justification through faith alone and reminds his readers he had the full endorsement of the church leaders in Jerusalem.The post Galatians: Defense of The Gospel appeared first on Revive Outreach Church.
In our second message on Galatians, we look at chapter 1 verses 11 through 24. Here, the Apostle Paul reminds his readers of his past zealousness for Judaism and his call by Jesus to be His apostle to carry the gospel to the gentiles. Paul’s story of redemption should encourage each of us because God knew Paul’s past along with all of the mistakes he made and would make yet chose him anyways. When God calls us, He does so fully aware of our failures of the past, present and future. Jesus gave His life and rose again to cover it all!
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In our first message on Galatians, we look at chapter one verses one through ten. The Apostle Paul was addressing false Jewish teachers who were attempting to convince gentile believers they had to be circumcised. This of course, was a direct contradiction to the Apostle’s doctrine of salvation through faith alone.
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Matthew 25:1-13 – “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, 4 but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. 5 But while the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept.
6 “And at midnight a cry was heard: ‘Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him!’ 7 Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. 8 And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ 9 But the wise answered, saying, ‘No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.’ 10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut.
11 “Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us!’ 12 But he answered and said, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, I do not know you.’
13 “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.
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Matthew chapter two details the visit of the wise men in the east to worship Jesus. Within this chapter is a sad and frightening tale of rebelliousness and outright rejection of God by the religious leaders as well as Herod himself. During this season, do not ignore the Savior, or worse, cast Him to the side.
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The night of Christ’s birth, the shepherds were simply doing what shepherds do. Living among their sheep. Watching out for those in their care. Then something changed everything. An angel of the Lord appeared with an announcement. What was their reaction? They leapt into action! They began to spread the word about baby Jesus and did so with such enthusiasm that those who heard were amazed!
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Joseph, who cared for Mary and helped raise the Messiah, shows us what simple obedience looks like. God said, “go,” and he said OKAY. He didn’t have to be a great religious person or know how everything was going to work out. He simply obeyed. Can the same be said of us?
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The angel’s encounter with Elizabeth and Zechariah reminds us that God’s timing is always perfect, even when it seems untimely. Just as Elizabeth (who was thought to be beyond her childbearing years) conceived a child in her old age, we can trust God in the good times as well as the untimely, challenging events of our lives. There will be surprises along life’s way, but there will also be blessings beyond our imagination.The post Songs of The Savior – Life Disrupted appeared first on Revive Outreach Church.
Jesus gave up heaven to come to earth to live as a human and die as a human. He chose humility and living to serve others and offered up His life as a ransom for many. This act of love caused Him to be given the name above all names.
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When you and I accept Christ as Lord and Savior, we are set free from sin (John 8:31-36), set free from condemnation (Romans 8:1,2), and set free from fear (2 Timothy 1:7). God not only frees us FROM these things, but God also frees us FOR a purpose. In this message, we look at what God frees us from and what He frees us for.
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1 John 3:16-19 – By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 17 But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him? 18 My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. 19 And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him.
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In this message, we learn that God reveals Himself to man through His creation, His power, and the conscience He has placed within each person. This evidence of God’s existence should drive men to know Him, but instead, it is ignored, and men continue to rebel against Him.
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This message begins an exciting new series on the book of Romans. Today, we look at Romans 1:1-17 focusing on the source of Paul’s conviction regarding the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Matthew 8:1-3 – When he came down from the mountain, large crowds followed him. 2 Right away a man with leprosy came up and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” 3 Reaching out his hand, Jesus touched him, saying, “I am willing; be made clean.” Immediately his […]
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1 Corinthians 9:24-27 – Don’t you know that the runners in a stadium all race, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way to win the prize. 25 Now everyone who competes exercises self-control in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable crown. 26 So I […]
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In this message for Pentecost Sunday, we look at the birth of the church and answer these questions: 1. Who created the church? 2. What is the purpose of the church? 3. What is the goal of the church?
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Ephesians 2:10 tells believers, we are God’s workmanship. In this verse, the Greek word translated workmanship is where we get the English word “poem.” Paul is telling his Ephesian readers and us, that we are God’s poem! God uniquely created us to express His heart and love in this world. You and I are extremely […]
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2 Kings 4:8-37 tells the story of a barren woman God blessed with a child fulfilling a promise made to her by the prophet Elisha. This was a child of promise, a son to a barren wife, and an heir to an aged husband. In this message, we explore the story of this family and […]
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Psalm 1:1-4 – How happy is the one who does not walk in the advice of the wicked or stand in the pathway with sinners or sit in the company of mockers! 2 Instead, his delight is in the Lord’s instruction, and he meditates on it day and night. 3 He is like a tree […]
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Sometimes no matter how many people may be around us, we still feel unexplainably lonely. Surrounded by our family and friends, we feel hopeless, helpless, and alone. Our Heavenly Father wants us to have an abundant life filled with peace and joy, but our circumstances and pain drown out His voice and presence. It’s in […]
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In this message by our prayer team director, Kimberly Banta, discover the power of praise!
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Matthew 25:14-19 – “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on […]
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In this first message of our Christmas series, “The Gifts of Christmas” we invite you to join us as we rediscover Jesus Christ as the Savior of the world and not simply a Christmas ornament to be displayed.
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Psalm 63:1, 2 – O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land Where there is no water. 2 So I have looked for You in the sanctuary, To see Your power and Your glory.
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2 Corinthians 11:1-4 – Oh, that you would bear with me in a little folly—and indeed you do bear with me. For I am jealous for you with godly jealousy. For I have betrothed you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. But I fear, lest somehow, as […]
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Colossians 4:2-6 – Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. Walk in […]
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Leviticus 11:45 states, “For I am the Lord who brings you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God. You shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.” The Apostle Peter quotes from this passage in 1 Peter 1:16 where he writes, “because it is written, ‘Be holy, for I am holy.'” […]
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Zechariah 9:11, 12 – “As for you also, Because of the blood of your covenant, I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit. 12 Return to the stronghold, You prisoners of hope. Even today I declare That I will restore double to you.” The Israelites were poisoners of war when God spoke […]
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You are not an accident. You are not where you are by accident. God has a purpose for your life! All you need to do is play your position!
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Matthew 5:1-3 – And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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Matthew 28:16-20 – Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore […]
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John 8:31-36 – Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” 33 They answered Him, “We are Abraham’s descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can […]
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James 5:13-20 –Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will […]
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James 5:7-12 – Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. 8 You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. 9 […]
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James 4: 11-16 – Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. 12 There is one Lawgiver, who […]
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James 4:7-10 – Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy […]
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James 4:1-6 – What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. 3 […]
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Romans 12:14-21 –Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16 Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.17 Repay […]
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James 3:13-18 – Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. 15 This wisdom does not descend from above, but […]
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James 3:1-5 – My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. 2 For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. 3 Indeed, we put bits in horses’ mouths […]
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James 2:14-17 – What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do […]
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Hebrews 11: 13-15 – These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 14 For those who say such things declare plainly that they seek a homeland. 15 And truly if […]
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James 2:1-4 – My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. 2 For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, 3 and you pay attention […]
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James 1:22-25 – But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. […]
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James 1:2-5 – My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all […]
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John 15:1, 2 – “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 Every branch in me that does not produce fruit he removes, and he prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit.”
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As the star shined and guided the Wise men to Jesus, we must ensure our light shines brightly and points all who see us to Him.
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How we approach Christ during this season is a direct reflection of how we see Him. Do we approach Him, as the Wise men did, with humility bringing the gift of ourselves? Or do we approach Christ with pride masquerading as king of our own lives?
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This Christmas, may God remind us of the glory of the message of Christ’s coming and the importance of proclaiming the “Good News and Great Joy!”
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In the Christmas story, God demonstrates His precedent of choosing the underqualified to do amazing things. Joseph was not qualified to be the earthly father of God’s son, but God chose to use him anyways. God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called!
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During this season don’t be overcome by despair, worry, and doubt, but allow Jesus, the Great Shepherd to carry you!
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1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 – Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Don’t stifle the Spirit. Don’t despise prophecies, but test all things. Hold on to what is good. Stay away from every kind of evil.
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Philippians 4:4-8- Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts […]
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Matthew 18:21, 22 – Then Peter approached him and asked, “Lord, how many times must I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? As many as seven times?” “I tell you, not as many as seven,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven.
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2 Chronicles 7:12-14 – Then the Lord appeared to Solomon at night and said to him: I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for myself as a temple of sacrifice. If I shut the sky so there is no rain, or if I command the grasshopper to consume the land, or if […]
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The most challenging prayer one can pray is, “Let Your will be done.” It is also the only prayer that can truly set you free!
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Matthew 16:21-28 – From then on Jesus began to point out to his disciples that it was necessary for him to go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders, chief priests, and scribes, be killed, and be raised the third day. Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, “Oh no, Lord! This […]
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Many times our “today” prayers were answered by God yesterday. He has given us the answer, and therefore the key, to get through the situation, but we remember He has given it to us and keep it close.
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Matthew 15:21-28 – Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.” Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and […]
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In this message from Matthew 15:1-20, we compare the tradition of the Pharisees to the truth of Jesus.
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Romans 8:31-39 – What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge […]
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Philippians 3:12-15 – Not that I have already reached the goal or am already perfect, but I make every effort to take hold of it because I also have been taken hold of by Christ Jesus. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: […]
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Within 24 hours, Peter made some huge mistakes. He didn’t stay up to pray as Jesus requested. He cut off the ear of a temple servant. He denied he knew Jesus three times. Like Peter we make big mistakes, but Jesus desires to restore us, not destroy us.
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Luke 9:28-36 – About eight days after this conversation, he took along Peter, John, and James and went up on the mountain to pray. As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly, two men were talking with him—Moses and Elijah. They appeared in glory and were […]
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We all have ups and downs as we walk with Jesus. In this message, we look at two moments in the life of Peter where he seemed to have it all together and then, just a few short verses later, he messed up. The question when these inevitable events happen in our walk is do […]
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Matthew 14:22-36 – Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. After dismissing the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. Well into the night, he was there alone. Meanwhile, the boat was already some distance […]
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This week we are beginning a new series titled, “Walking with Jesus.” We will be following the life of Peter as he walked with Him. You may say, “Why Peter, he was an imperfect man?” But that is exactly why! Peter lived a life of “ups and downs” for God just as we do. Peter […]
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Numbers 23:19 – God is not a man, that he might lie, or a son of man, that he might change his mind. Does he speak and not act, or promise and not fulfill? James 1:16-18 – Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming […]
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Mary Magdalene never got over her encounters with Jesus. From the first moment Jesus rescued her from the seven demons who lived inside her and tormented her, to those six hours being near Jesus as He suffered and died on the cross, to the moment on the first Easter Sunday morning when Jesus spoke to […]
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Only one solitary verse in all the Bible mentions the wife of Pontius Pilate. Within those few words, her name is not even stated. Matthew’s gospel records her cited cameo in the crucial moments of Jesus’ trial that soon would determine his fate. Court is officially in session when an interruption breaks the concentration of […]
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Bartimaeus and his blind friend most certainly had heard the news of Jesus’ healings. While they could not see, their other senses were keen to know what was happening around them. They could hear the commotion and the chatter from the crowd as Jesus made His way closer and closer toward them. At that moment […]
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In Matthew 16:15, Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” That is the most important question ever to be posed for all of humanity. Never will there be another question that rivals its gravity and consequence. Although we will face other questions of significance, no human being will ever be faced […]
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The Apostle Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, “ For although we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh, 4 since the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but are powerful through God for the demolition of strongholds. We demolish arguments 5 and every proud thing that is raised up against the knowledge […]
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When God interrupts our plans and goals, it can be sudden and completely unexpected. During those times, we have a choice to make. Do we become angry and lash out or humble ourselves and remain obedient?
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“I baptize you with[water for repentance, but the One who is coming after me is more powerful than I. I am not worthy to remove His sandals. He Himself will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” Matthew 3:11
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Over the years, we pick up habits, negative attitudes, and a litany of other dangerous attachments, which, if left in place, can hurt us. Some of them are our fault while others were attached to us by the actions and words of others,. Regardless of the source, they are equally dangerous and must be dealt […]
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Zacharias and Elizabeth had given up hope on having a child. Elizabeth was barren and well beyond child bearing age. This all changed one day as Zacharias served in the temple. An angel appeared to him with a promise from God, ““Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth […]
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“Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful.” Psalm 147:1
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Psalm 146 is the next psalm in the crescendo of praise continuing through chapter 150. A fitting end to a wondrous collection of songs dedicated to God’s grace, mercy, protection, and provision.
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Psalm 145 is considered to be the last Psalm of David recorded in Psalms. To many, it is the beginning of a crescendo of praise continuing through chapter 150. A fitting end to a wondrous collection of songs dedicated to God’s grace, mercy, protection, and provision.
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When you and I enter into the presence of God, we must do so with a heart of humility and a sense of our dependence upon Him.
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The Apostle Paul writes in Romans 8:1, “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.” If Christ is the Lord of your life, you do not have to walk in condemnation. He has forgiven you and will […]
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The Hebrew word for broken in Psalm 34:18 is better understood as destroyed. Like a ship being torn in two from bow to stern rendering it decimated and sinking. This type of brokenness leaves one without hope, helpless, and maybe even considering death as the only way out. The good news of our Lord, is […]
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If rebelliousness towards God is the reason we are in the midst of affliction, our deliverance can only begin after sincere repentance.
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Anything, good or bad, we elevate to God’s level is worthless in comparison to Him. He alone should sit upon the throne of our hearts. Yet, we are easily distracted by many things each day and rarely realize they are attempting to usurp His rightful place as Lord of our lives. It is time for […]
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We do not have to live our lives weighed down by fear, bitterness, anger, or even sin. Jesus came so that we can have abundant life and freedom. All we have to do is ask!
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2 Kings 6:8-23 is a beautiful demonstration of God’s sovereignty. It reveals the eternal truths that nothing can be hidden from God’s sight and that His purpose will always override the plans of His enemies. If you are fighting a battle today, take heart in these two wonderful truths!
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2 Kings chapter six begins with a story about loss. Elisha demonstrates God’s love by restoring something the world may have viewed as small except to the one who lost it. If it is important to God’s child, it is important to Him!
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The story of Naaman in 2 Kings chapter five is one of choices. Each player, from the young servant girl to Elisha the Prophet of God, affect the outcome via the choices they make. Our daily lives are filled with choices and like this story of Naaman, they impact our future.
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The last three verses of 2 Kings chapter four contain so much more than what we see at first glance. Israel was an apostate nation. A nation with leaders and citizens who rebelled against God and worshipped false gods. In the midst of this rebelliousness, we find a man who still serves the one true […]
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Bitterness can find its way into our lives through a number of ways. Regardless of the means, the end result will always be destruction if we do not address it.
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When our circumstances change in an instant and hope seems to be gone, remember God hears His children when they call on Him. Even if we made the mess through a mistake or not seeking God before making a poor decision, He still listens when we call. We may be uncomfortable for a while, but […]
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When you find yourself in a desperate situation, who do you call on first? Do you try to fix it yourself? Or rely on a family member or close friend? Many times, our last recourse is God when He should be our first resource. The widow in 2 Kings chapter four was in a desperate […]
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When God gives us instruction, we must listen carefully and do exactly as He says. He has a plan, which may seem strange to us, but will accomplish exactly what He has promised.
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We serve a God of restoration. Just like God used Elisha to restore the contaminated waters by Jericho, He can restore us too.
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In this message, our Family Ministries Director, Kelly Crawford examines Ephesians 6:10-20 and shows us how to become a spiritual hero.
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Commitment is critical to accomplishing the purpose God has placed within us. We must be committed to Him regardless of circumstances, feelings, or failures. In this message, we examine the commitment of Elisha to Elijah and the impact on God’s prophetic calling upon him.
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As we being our series on the Prophet Elisha, we start at the beginning when he was called by Elijah. 1 Kings 19:15-21 details Elisha’s obedience to God’s call and his choice to leave his present to walk in the future God had for him.
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“So all bore witness to Him, and marveled at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth. And they said, “Is this not Joseph’s son?” Luke 4:22
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In this Easter message on 1 Corinthians 15, we look at the bad news of man’s separation from God verses the good news of Christ’s death and resurrection.
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In this message on Psalm 22, guest speaker Bill Crawford diligently explores the prophetic words of David, the sacrifice of our Savior, and the impact they should have on our lives today.
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What is your treasure? As Christians, we should treasure Jesus, but we easily replace Him with relationships, material blessings, and even church programs. In this message, we look at why we should treasure Jesus above all else.
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Psalm 23 is one of the most recognizable chapters in all of the Bible. It is a Psalm of comfort and peace. It is a reminder of the love God has for us and His constant watch over us. In this message, we dive into this wonderful song of David, examining who it is for […]
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Genesis tells the story of a man named Jacob. Jacob’s name means “deceiver” or “usurper” and he lived up to it. Most notably, he stole his brother Esau’s blessing from their father Isaac through clever deception. Even when he had to run for his life, he used whit and human ingenuity to overcome many of […]
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In this message, we look at Isaiah 55 and the promises it holds for God’s children. 1. God will fill those who are thirsty and hungry 2. God will forgive those who seek Him and repent 3. God’s mercy and forgiveness are far beyond our thoughts and ways because God is far above our reasoning […]
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In this message from Judges chapter four, guest speaker, Bill Crawford shows us the importance of destroying the enemy on the battlefield, in our homes, and in the world.
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1 Samuel 17 details the classic encounter of David and Goliath. In this message we look at the principles of spiritual victory over the giants in our lives.
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In Matthew chapter two, Herod instructs the wise men to return to him once they have found the Messiah. God warns them in a dream, however, to ignore Herod’s instructions. In this message, we look at the dilemma of obeying God in spite of the many different “authorities” we find in our lives.
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The shepherds were not what the world considered to be the best option to announce the arrival of God’s son. They were hardworking, but they isolated themselves and were disregarded by polite society. Yet, God chose them anyways! The Great Shepherd’s arrival announced to a group of shepherds!
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When Gabriel appeared to Mary and revealed God’s plan, she had a choice to make. She was faced with the dilemma of saying yes to God even if it meant potential rejection by those she loved. She was willing to take the risk and the question for us today is, “Are you willing?”
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We may have our lives all planned out, but Proverbs 19:21 says, “There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.” God’s purpose always supersedes our plans! This lesson was imprinted on the life of Joseph when his betrothed, Mary. He had everything planned out: get engaged, get married, have […]
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Cornelius was a man who was desperate for God. He was a Roman and a centurion, but he also feared the Lord and wanted to know Him more. Acts 10 tells us that because of Cornelius’ desperation to know the Father, God sent an angel to him directly.
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Tabitha, who we find at the end of Acts 9, is a woman of God who took her gift as a seamstress and used it to impact her community for Christ. Her legacy of service and compassion was so great, the people she left behind after her death sent for the Apostle Peter to come […]
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Saul demonstrates to believers what happens when we are transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit, reject the world, and follow after Christ. Those who once praised Saul and supported him quickly turned their backs on him. Those who rejoiced in the havoc he wreaked upon the church plotted to kill him. When you […]
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If there is one thing we know about Saul, he was a man of strong conviction. He was zealous to the point of hurting those who he believed were a danger to his faith. He persecuted followers of Christ and tried to break them. He would stop them from proliferating their lies no matter what […]
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Saul was broken by God. This mighty warrior against the church, reduced to being led by the hand by those who were supposed to be following him. This zealot, fasting and waiting for someone whom he came to persecute, to have mercy and lay hands on him. Everything changed in an instant, Saul’s spiritual eyes were opened and his life forever changed.
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As we conclude Acts chapter eight, we find Philip has been instructed by God to travel into the desert. The Holy Spirit does not provide him with any additional details. Imagine you are Philip for a moment and the Holy Spirit has been moving mightily. The sick are being healed, people delivered, and many added to the church, but then God instructs you to leave. He asks you to walk away from the excitement, the miracles, the church He used you to begin and travel to the desert. Would you go? Would you be obedient?
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As we continue into Acts chapter eight, we find Philip has traveled to Samaria and is preaching the gospel. Along with presenting the message of salvation, the Holy Spirit is using Philip to perform signs and wonders. Here, we find a man named Simon who was also a sorcerer. He was intrigued by the signs and message of Philip, but more importantly, he sees the crowd that once called him “the great power of God” leaving to follow another. In this message we look at the need to be aware of those seeking influence instead of Christ. The post The Holy Spirit: Beware Counterfeits appeared first on Revive Outreach Church.
There is a transition that occurs in Acts chapter eight after the martyrdom of Stephen. Saul, emolden by Stephen’s death, begins to persecute the church with frightening effectiveness. This causes multitudes of believers to flee Jerusalem in fear. Could this persecution be part of God’s plan? The post The Holy Spirit: Our Comfort Vs. His Plans appeared first on Revive Outreach Church.
When Stephen is brought before the religious leaders and falsely accused of blasphemy, he gives a message they could not ignore. He began with Abraham and explained as he went how Israel had a history of rejecting those whom God sent as His servants. He stresses the rejection of Moses, the abuse of the prophets, and finally the betrayal and murder of Christ. Stating in Acts 7:51, “You always resist the Holy Spirit; as your fathers did, so do you.” In this message we look at the response of his accusers and its application to our lives today.
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In Acts chapter six, division has entered the church and the apostles can no longer handle the load all by themselves. They needed help with this church of over 20,000 people. The apostles seek the direction of the Holy Spirit and He guides them to recruit leaders to help serve the people. Each church needs people willing to serve together. The burden is too great, the mission too large, and the message too important. The post The Holy Spirit: Serving Together appeared first on Revive Outreach Church.