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People are the best…and also sometimes, people are the worst. Regardless, we need people in our lives - and that requires HUMILITY. It’s one thing to “be the branch” with the all-powerful, all-knowing, all-loving God - but can we “be the branch” with other people? Even the ones that hurt us?
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Maybe you can relate with Gideon’s 3 questions to God:
•Why is this Happening?
•Where is God?
•How can I Do This?
The Bible answers all 3 questions and those answers will work for anyone and everyone! #BetheBranch
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There is a right way to follow God and a wrong way…which is NOT determined by us or other “branches,” but by God Himself. You can choose to do it the wrong way -trying to be the Vine- but Jesus tells Martha in Luke 10 that there’s a better way!
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If we simply STAY with God in every season we go through, we will find true success and fulfillment! He is the Source of Life and those who stay connected to Him no matter what, will never be lost! Patience trusts God even over man’s promotion and teaches us that one thing always leads to another!
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In John 15, Jesus tells us that “apart from Him, we can do nothing.”
Why would we ever disconnect from the “Source of life?!”
Because it’s hard? Or we don’t understand? Or it’s unjust?
Maybe the account of Job in the Bible, will help us with our perspective…
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Jesus makes it blatantly clear in John 15 that HE alone is the VINE…and we are the branches. That’s not an insult, but rather the embodiment of our God-given purpose in life!
When “branches” try to pretend like they’re “the vine,” life gets complicated, confusing and chaotic!
Branches have 2 functions: Remain in the Vine & Produce Fruit.
Be the branch!
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There are a lot of opinions being voiced in society today…. Proverbs 3 was written by King Solomon, the wisest person to ever live, and Canonized in the Holy Bible, making it the inspired Word of God.
Regardless of how “right” we think we are in our perspective and grasp on life… maybe we should listen to what God tells us to do in the third Proverb.
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How do we go through dark times and not lose ourselves (our hope, our peace, our minds, our good sense, our integrity, our faith)?
This sermon explains why PRAYER is not a cliché or a cop-out, but actually the believer’s first line of defense and offense!
Pray FIRST …and… Pray MORE!
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Sometimes we can have everything we need (and even want) and still find reason to complain or be upset… it’s the human condition. Paul & Silas found themselves severely beaten, unjustly imprisoned and seemingly abandoned; and YET, they had reason to sing and praise God!?! We do too.
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Step into the Garden of Gethsemane… Jesus wrestled with suffering, obedience, and surrender & He shows us what it means to say, “Not my will, but Yours be done.” Jesus conquered, and with HIM you can, too! Jesus understands our spirit is willing, but our flesh is weak… so, let’s learn from Him how to keep our eyes on GOD when life feels heavy!
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The grace of God not only rescues us from our sin, but it also empowers us to live our lives to the fullest!
The Saving Grace of God is not a one-time event and the Sustaining Grace of God is available in both the low & high places of our lives. We need BOTH and the good news is, they’re both always available to those who are “IN” Christ Jesus!
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Jesus went looking for the “woman at the well,” NOT to condemn her but to redeem her. She had adapted her lifestyle to accommodate her secret, but Jesus came to set her free.
The same is true for us today: God’s not coming “AT” you - He’s coming “FOR” you!
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Jesus knew everything that would happen on the Cross and He STILL went forward. At no point was the Son of God in trouble or in danger of losing…it wasn’t a close call - it was the plan all along! If things seem bleak right now in your life, remember, God does for us what we cannot do for ourselves!
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In life, seasons come to an end, but sometimes we “call it quits” before it’s actually over. Other people will say it’s over - we often tell ourselves it’s over - and even the odds or facts of life will indicate it’s over… but if God hasn’t said it’s over, it’s not a thing! Choose to believe in God no matter what!
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Our failures will never be greater than God’s forgiveness! Even in the midst of our mistakes - He doesn’t condemn, He still has a purpose, and His way will always be the best way!
Have you messed-up lately? Maybe forgiveness is right where you fell. ♥️
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116church celebrates 5 years! Billy & Jenn share from Matthew 5 on who Jesus says we are - both individually and as a church community:
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A Light in the Dark
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A City on a Hill
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A Beacon of Hope
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Jesus said, “My yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
It’s simple: in life, there IS work to be done and there IS responsibility to carry…and it is ONLY light & easy because of Jesus.
He invites us all to “come to Him…” - the question is: will you?
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We’re all running in life…Either we’re running AWAY from something or we’re running AT something, but we ALL run. Scripture makes it crystal clear that we can and should run for more, because with God, today’s challenge is preparation for tomorrow’s opportunity!
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We CAN’T be there for everyone, all of the time…it’s impossible. Which can make it difficult to believe and live our lives with the confidence that God will ALWAYS be there for us.
But He can and He is!
Make no mistake, when Jesus was overwhelmed on the cross, no one was coming… but when you and I are overwhelmed today, He’s already there!
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The Book of Jonah illustrates the contrast between doing things “our way” vs. “God’s Way.”
We can run FROM God, TO God, WITH God or AGAINST God.
Jonah had a choice and so do we!
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A Mother’s Day message that’s pure and simple. In John 2, the mother of Jesus gave us the most profoundly, helpful advice, and if we listen to her, we’ll discover the SECRET to living the best life possible!
“Whatever He says to you, do it!”
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God is holding the pen in the story of your life! His love is unparalleled and His sovereignty unmatched - and if we choose to trust & follow His ways, our faithfulness is rewarded with His divine Favor!
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The Sunday morning, Resurrection account in Luke 24 reveals three crossroads we all face in life: the intersections of Defeat, Doubt & Failure. In all of these we have a choice: Hope in God or Stay in the Tomb. If we trust God’s way…
Life Begins at the Intersection!
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Lazarus had died and “the grave” had won…that is, until Jesus showed up! Jesus wept because He cares and the pain is real. Jesus gave Lazarus NEW LIFE because the hope we have in God is greater than the pain of life.
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God is not ignorant of our difficulties, but He doesn’t focus on them either.
Our problems WILL pass - God’s Purpose remains. Take heart! With God, every ending is followed by a new beginning!
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“Surely Your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever!”
Verse 6 promises that God’s Love Chases Us in EVERY moment of our lives and the blessing is found in the fact that it’s the Lord’s house, not ours! Don’t turn a blessing into a burden.
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Psalms 23:5 makes it clear that the Lord PREPARES, ANOINTS and BLESSES us. Of course, we can make our own preparations, find our own success and obtain our own blessing…but it will never even remotely compare to what God has in store for us when we trust and follow Him as the Lord our Shepherd!
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“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me…”
In life, we can’t stop the rain, but we can ride the storm… because the Lord is our Shepherd.
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God doesn’t overburden us or cause us spiritual anxiety…man does that! The order of verse 3 promises that the Lord will RESTORE my soul, then lead me in the RIGHT path from a place of rest and strength.
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“He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.”
The order of verse two is intentional and divine: first we Surrender to God as our Lord - then He leads us in the direction we’re suppose to be going! God will never abandon us - but He won’t LEAD us until we surrender and fully trust & follow Him.
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“The Lord is My Shepherd, I shall not want.”
God knows what we need better than we do and when we’re following & trusting God (as our Lord & Shepherd)…if we don’t HAVE it - we don’t NEED it!
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Stephen was an ordinary man, given a common task and yet, because he believed that he was a part of something much bigger than himself, he accomplished incredible things and received a supernatural, standing ovation from the King of Kings!
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The account of Benaiah in 2 Samuel identifies at least 3 areas that will attempt to keep us from moving forward: Valleys, Difficulties & Obstacles. The good news is, when God is the source of our strength, there’s always another opportunity to overcome and accomplish something truly miraculous!
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The story of Gideon reminds us that trusting and following God’s plan is the secret to success! The victories in our life depend less on our own efforts and more on our obedience to God.
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In the last Sunday church service of 2024, Billy & Jenn both share and reminisce on WHY they began 116church over 4 years ago, along with 4 of the key elements that make up this wonderful COMMUNITY: Worship, Faith, Gratitude & Pace.
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The thing about “giants” is they’re bigger than us. The thing about God is He’s bigger than our giants! God’s peace is a weapon and a refuge that enables us to stay calm and be courageous in the midst of difficulty.
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Jesus clarifies in His conversation with Mary & Martha, that there is a “better way” to go about life…and it has less to do with what WE DO for God and more to do with what HE has ALREADY DONE for us!
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We can know courage through the storms of life and joy in the midst of pain, because God is with us in it all. God’s peace is not an ESCAPE from reality - it’s a WEAPON for navigating life!
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Bamana Larsen teaches the profound and life-changing truth of salvation through Jesus alone and the fact that we don’t “make” Him Lord - He already is - we simply choose to surrender to His Lordship.
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God’s way is perfect - always!
This sermon breaks down 3 specific ways for us to follow His plan for our life:
1. Get “More Empty”
2. Go Inside…
3. Shut the Door!
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Just because YOU CAN’T do it, doesn’t mean it can’t be done! Trust God. The faith that SAVES me is the same faith that enables me to trust God to LEAD my life. Even when we feel lost, God knows where we’re going - so follow His lead!
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God’s chosen people wandered in the wilderness for 40 years for ONE reason: they didn’t want to do things God’s way! The moment they chose to trust God’s plan over their own, the miraculous happened! We have the same choice.
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In John 5, we find a broken man literally waiting on God by a pool because he believes God can fix him. But when Jesus shows up, He asks the man to abandon his way of doing life and trust HIM enough to follow God’s way…the result is supernatural! It can be for us too!
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If it sounds too good to be true, it’s most likely the Gospel! Only catch… is it actually IS true!
The supernatural benefits in life are undeniable when we choose to make Jesus, not only our Savior, but also our Lord!
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When it comes to following Jesus, there’s only one correct position for us to take… and it’s not the lead!
Don’t get distracted by the “cults & clowns” of church, but instead, listen to the words of Jesus and allow Him to guide you through life’s mountains and valleys.
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Jesus severely rebukes Peter - not for denying or defying God, but for wanting to do things his own way! God will build on us, but He will not be led by us!
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In the third chapter of Daniel, 3 men are miraculously saved by God - but that’s just half of the story. Before they’re rescued, they make it known that “even if God doesn’t save them…” they will still follow Him!
God was their savior… BUT He was ALSO their Lord!
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There’s a chance that many of the unnecessary emotional, mental and relational struggles we experience in life are partly a result of us relating to God as Savior, but NOT as Lord. We believe that God can forgive us of our sins, but do we TRUST Him to lead our lives?
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The Bible ensures that God will rescue us in all of our lowest moments when we call on Him…and that He has a plan for us in every season: whether we’re Walking, Running or Soaring on wings like eagles.
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The troubles of life have a way of finding us… and sometimes they don’t have to because we go looking for them!?! Running FROM God is a guaranteed way to find troubles and sorrow. Running TO God is always an option no matter where you are. Running WITH God and simply trusting Him is the way life was intended to be lived!
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Society is constantly trying to tell us who we are; but more importantly, so is God! Listening to God makes the most sense! Jesus said in Matthew 5 that you are: a Light in the Dark, a City on a Hill and a Beacon of Hope. Knowing who we are, enables us to do what we’re supposed to do!
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Quitting. That’s it. People quit all the time or at the very least struggle with the temptation to quit. Even Jesus wrestled, in one of His darkest hours, with the temptation to quit?! But HE won the battle and now, we can too!
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In every situation we have two options: EITHER Look for God in it
OR Lose Sight of God in it.
And IF God is in it… His COMFORT will enable us to walk through the valley and His COURAGE will enable us to walk on water!
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Satan is a liar. In Luke 4, he promised to give Jesus what wasn’t his to give and offered Jesus what HE already had! He’s still telling the same lie today - don’t fall for it!
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The Book of Proverbs was written by the wisest man to ever live and canonized into Holy Scripture, making it the divinely inspired and infallible Word of God. It would make sense to read it and apply its wisdom in our everyday lives! This sermon highlights 4 of those proverbs.
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Mary, the mother of Jesus, not only BELIEVED-IN God, she ACTED-ON His goodness - we should follow her example! And…it would be wise to follow her advice in John 2:5 - “Whatever Jesus tells you - do it!”
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In the Book of Acts, Peter’s prison chains fell off AFTER he responded to God, NOT before — there is a miracle on the other side of our obedience.
When life is trying to defeat you, the instruction is clear… “Quick! Get Up!”
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This sermon = 4 verses, 4 points,
4 stories. It’s not complicated, and according to the Bible, following Jesus and doing life with others isn’t supposed to be either! Difficult and messy at times? Yes. But there is something divine and supernatural about the beautiful Simplicity of our Faith!
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Faith, at its essence, involves some RISK and requires some WAITING on the Lord! We ALL need it and it’s available to us ALL! Wilson Flavius brilliantly illustrates the beauty and power of the believer’s life of faith!
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The parable of the prodigal son is not just about one son, it’s about two - the LOST son and the GOOD son. You may be surprised to learn that BOTH sons have issues! One “LEAVES BEHIND” the love & grace of the Father, while the other “LOSES SIGHT” of His love & grace.
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The message of the Cross is simple…God is no longer counting people’s sins against them. He canceled the debt of the self-destructive, the self-righteous and the simply selfish.
Our part? Just BELIEVE that He did it and put your trust in Him!
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On Palm Sunday we celebrate the beginning of Jesus’ journey to the cross, where He would not only COVER the PENALTY of sin, but CANCEL the POWER of sin. To accomplish what He was called to do, Jesus prayed often… He instructs us to do the same and He shows us how.
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Luke 6 is one of the most difficult teachings of Jesus - loving people is challenging enough, but loving our enemies?? The good news is that’s it’s been done before, and with God, we can keep on moving forward!
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In Mark 8, we see HOW Jesus interacted with 4 types of people - the crowd, the religious, the lost and the misguided. If we can look at what Jesus DID, we can learn what we should DO!
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There’s two kinds of “Lost” in this life - Sin and Religion. Those who don’t care that Jesus went to the cross - and those who nailed Jesus to the cross. (Heathens & Pharisees)
Thank God - HE doesn’t give up on either!
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Some things in life are not only TAUGHT, they’re CAUGHT. God gives us a “Great-Go” in Scripture - a race to run - and it ISN’T accomplished by merely absorbing information in a classroom or church setting. It happens “on-the-move” and with people!!
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Something supernatural happens when we choose to “run with God!”
KEEP RUNNING ~ even when you’re scared ~ even when it’s difficult ~ and even if others stop!
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In a world where there are no real guarantees, we CAN ALWAYS TRUST that God’s Word is 100% reliable! So… Obey the Word of God - be Strong and Courageous - and Don’t be Afraid or Discouraged.
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How much does your faith in God affect your decisions in life? When we lean on HIM…”maybe” is more than enough!
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When we follow God, our energy & ability is almost supernatural ~ When we run from God, everything is overwhelming & exhausting!
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People (all of us) naturally tend to complicate things, but Jesus doesn’t do that; in fact, He makes it crystal clear in Scripture what God says is MOST important in this life!
Maybe “that” should be our goal for the New Year…
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Ever notice how things aren’t as scary or difficult if someone goes with you!
Well the angels of the Lord made it clear in the OT and the NT that “God is with us!” God WON’T fail you because he’s 100% faithful and He CAN’T fail you because He’s God!!
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Bamana Larsen delivers a poignant and pastoral sermon on the absolute necessity for the “fear of the Lord” in our lives as we grow in our walk with God.
God has a plan for our lives and the enemy has a plan for our lives…which plan we choose to follow is entirely up to us!
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Take heart! Today is the tomorrow you were so worried about! The default of life is anxious and afraid, but with God, we have another option… 🙂
God is always more than enough!
So, maybe the issue is NOT needing more of Him, but just needing LESS of ourselves. #GetEmpty
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Do you ever say you’re going to do something - but then you don’t? You’re not alone. Peter lied to Jesus and the apostle Paul admits that he talks about doing one thing but then ends up doing the exact opposite …and he can’t stop! Maybe we can all relate with his frustration when he asks, “Is there anyone who can do anything for me?”
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Psalm 23 and Matthew 11 give us the 3-Part Secret to a life of Peace and Power…and it’s the ORDER that makes it really work!
Rest in God, Work with God and Glorify God.
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Maybe the challenge you’re facing is not your challenge, but your challenge is the way you’re thinking about the challenge. Jesus makes it clear in John 13 that we do not always understand what He’s doing in the moment…but we WILL LATER!
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When you follow God, you win in life.
When you go through the struggle, look to God. When you’re ready for more, get out of the boat.
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In life, we can only see what we can see. #deep
You can’t really know something until you’ve learned it and you can’t begin to recognize a thing until you’ve seen it. God wants to show you the plan He has for your life…but to see it, you’re going to have to get out of your tent.
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It’s difficult to hear God’s voice when we’ve already decided what we want Him to say! But if we can take the time to hear and find the courage to listen, God will guide us through the stormy seas and the calm waters of life.
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Pastor Bamana Larsen explains how the TRUTH of God’s Word is far superior to any other truth and how, with 60,000 thoughts running through our heads each day, it’s beneficial and imperative to really think about what we’re thinking about.
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The account of Paul and Silas in prison reminds us of how God helps us in dark times, BUT it ALSO shows us how God can use us to help others in dark times…even when we’re in it with them!
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Psalms 34 PROMISES that God hears us, rescues us and is close to us. Ecclesiastes 9 INSTRUCTS us to go ALL-IN with what is right in front of us. Because of THAT - Do THIS!
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God has a plan for your life (not merely a nice thought, but a promise and a fact)!
So, WHAT is OUR PART (personally, relationally & spiritually) in God’s plan for our lives?
This sermon answers that question straight from Scripture.
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Just because things aren’t working out the way you had planned or wanted - doesn’t mean that God’s not working things out!
Don’t let difficulty cloud your vision - look to God and remember He is looking after you!
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Isaiah 40 is a kind of “Biblical GPS” for life, helping us navigate the 3 seasons & speeds of life. Eventhough we will fall, grow weary & get tired, with God - we can rise again, keep going and not tire out!
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Faith is not a guarantee that you won’t fall or fail… Faith is a guarantee that God won’t fail you!
We get to choose whether we’re pulled through life by the pain of our problems OR we’re pushed through life by the purpose of God.
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We could all use some ENCOURAGEMENT - this sermon delivers just that!
Every inspirational story includes adversity, so don’t get discouraged in the struggle - the struggle leads to the miracle! We would never know how strong God is, if there weren’t obstacles for Him to overcome on our behalf!
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Bamana Larsen finishes this series explaining the difference between, HAVING the peace OF God and BEING at peace WITH God, as she delivers a “biblical-master-class” on the believer’s IDENTITY in Christ! “The Word of God isn’t true because it works for us, the Word of God works for us because it’s true!”
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There’s a good fight for us all, but if we’re not careful, we can end up fighting the wrong battles.
We all have things we need to do, but we can’t do it all.
And God’s peace is available …even when we’ve lost ours.
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By definition, “valleys” are low points and Psalms 23 gives us 3 promises to hold onto when walking through the valleys of life. Don’t lose heart…this low-point could be preparation for what God has prepared for you!
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We don’t change Jesus, He changes us! Jesus doesn’t fit into our box, we fit into His! If Peace is the RESULT of trust…then Obedience is the ACTION of trust.
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The peace of God is perfect… it remains with us even when HOPE DIES and it sustains us even when HOPE HURTS.
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Jenn has an inspiring conversation with a few incredible women (Bamana, Erin & Serenity) on how God always makes a way and helps us get through it all!
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Life is violent - often bombarding us with Trouble, Distress, Discouragement & Weariness.
But… God’s peace is perfect - it doesn’t just give us Calm in the storm, it gives us Courage in the fight.
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God’s plan for your life is way BETTER than your plan! Also, God’s plan for your life is way BIGGER than any of your problems!
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When Jesus was overwhelmed on the the Cross, no one was coming. When you and I are overwhelmed today, HE is already there!
With God, there is always Hope.
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Palm Sunday reminds us that Jesus came to make all things new! We don’t-He does. Because the merit of our faith is not in the one believing… it’s not the ONE believed-in.
That’s reason to celebrate!
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When life REVEALS our broken CONDITION…Jesus REMINDS us of our permanent POSITION.
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God has a plan for each of our lives - and that plan is NOT broken!
One of the most important questions we can ask ourselves is, “What does God want me to do?”
If you know - do it.
If you don’t know - find out.
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In this sermon, Wilson Flavius explains how in life we can attach ourselves to many things, picking-up burdens along the way - but Jesus invites us to come to Him and take up the ONE thing that will give us true REST…
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Troubling times in life have a way of finding us — BUT have you ever found them? There wasn’t a problem until you got involved and found a problem! Don’t worry - you’re not alone: the psalmist in chapter 116 confessed, “…I FOUND distress and sorrow.”
We all run FROM God at some point and we can always run back TO God at any point. But when we’re running WITH God, even in the raging “storms of life” our hearts are filled with hope and even Joy!
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There’s our way and there’s God’s way… and they don’t always look the same! If we can find the courage & faith to FOLLOW where God leads (and NOT go where He doesn’t lead), the BEST kind of life awaits us!
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Those who trust in God have a secret weapon in life’s dilemmas & decisions…PEACE!
The peace of God always follows the purpose of God - so if you don’t have it, don’t do it…AND if you do, then step out with confidence & courage!
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Trials, temptations and the test of time are unavoidable seasons in life…but they’re also temporary! Don’t lose heart - don’t give up - the challenge you’re facing is but for a moment…. God’s plan and purpose does not change!
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At the risk of coming off cliche in the title, this sermon identifies the INGREDIENTS & INSTRUCTIONS outlined by Jesus in John 5 for accomplishing all that God’s called us to do!
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The first sermon of 2023 and still the most important sermon that will ever be preached in this community!
If we’re not intentional, life and even church, can become LESS about caring for and valuing the people in our path - and MORE about using those people to accomplish our “great” purposes.
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Loneliness is possibly one of the heaviest burdens we experience in life - and even though community has its challenges, the rewards and benefits of being together, far outweighs being alone. In Scripture, Jesus prayed specifically that we would all experience Companionship & Unity with one another! We actually need people - it’s not optional!
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Confession has the power to take a heavy heart and make it light… and it’s as easy as just being HONEST with ourselves, with God and with others.
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The Bible reveals the secret to supernatural provision & blessing when it comes to our money! It’s not a clever scheme, but rather a Biblical promise from God when we trust Him first with our finances! And it’s available to anyone & everyone! Merry Christmas!
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How can we live with a light heart when life is heavy? This December Series identifies 3 areas from Scripture that can put our hearts & minds at ease: Comparison - Confession - Community.
This sermon focuses on the first…. Just because they’re winning doesn’t mean you’re losing!
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Paul & Silas prayed and worshiped in prison and the ground shook, the doors opened and chains fell off! But even more astounding is the fact that they had peace BEFORE the miracle happened!
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The Bible calls our faith journey a “good fight!” Not only is it a fight worth showing-up for, it’s one we were made for! And in the end, we have peace in it all because HE who promised IS FAITHFUL!
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This life and other people are constantly telling us WHO we are; however, Jesus sets the record straight in Matthew 5 and clearly tells us that we are a light in the dark, a city on a hill and a beacon of hope.
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An inspiring message from Bamana Larsen at the 116church Women’s Gathering
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There’s a big difference between knowing HOW TO control things & knowing that things ARE UNDER control. The disciples asked Jesus, “Don’t you care that we are perishing?” The answer is simple: He does. And you’re not.
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In the History of forever, God has never failed - and He won’t start now! God WON’T fail us because He’s faithful & God CAN’T fail us because He’s God!?! He is completely dependable no matter what!
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Bamana Larsen delivers one of the most foundational, helpful & inspiring teachings on the Word of God and how to use it in our lives the right way - the way God intended!
In Jesus’ parable, the Sower and the Seed remain the same…it’s the Soil that changes! Scripture shows us how to be “good soil.”
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We all walk through "valleys and shadows" in life, but sometimes we convince ourselves that things are worse than they actually are. Thank God the Bible reminds us, that even though we walk through the darkest valley we don't have to be afraid or lose heart, because God is still there with us!
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This message takes the popular passage of Proverbs 3:5-6 and applies directly to our everyday life. We aren’t able to UNDERSTAND everything, but we can choose to TRUST God in everything.
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Do you ever sabotage yourself? You start out wanting to do the right thing only to end up doing wrong…sometimes VERY wrong! You’re not alone - even the great men & women in Scripture can relate and the Bible gives us, not only blessed hope for tomorrow, but practical wisdom for today.
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As it turns out, quitting IS an option! In 1 Samuel 30, two-hundred men give up the search for their own families out of sheer exhaustion!? Maybe you can relate? But that doesn’t have to be the end… God never quits - He restores the weary and redeems our purpose!
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Sometimes in life, our plans fall through, but God’s plan for us is secure - we can rely on it. God always makes a way and on top of that, He gives us divine ease through difficult times!
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How do we stand strong in the midst of the storm? What's the "key" to building a life of lasting joy and purpose? The answer is simple & trustworthy and it comes straight from the teachings of Jesus. Two men: both built houses - both went through storms - one lasted.
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Wilson Flavius delivers a compelling message on how the Glory of God changes our lives. We don’t need a CRUTCH when we're looking to the CROSS! When you feel “down for the count,” remember, with God, you still have another leap of faith in you!
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Jesus said that He is the vine and we are the branches. A profound truth and a timely reminder for us all. With GOD as our "source," there is NO situation - that ANY of us could encounter - that will EVER be hopeless. Let us NEVER forget that when we fall, He is ALWAYS there to lift us up if we simply turn to Him.
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A special Father’s Day message - when we’re HIDDEN in God, there’s no longer any reason to HIDE.
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In the last sermon of this series, we realize that God can take the space of “not enough” in our lives and make it “more than enough!” Even if God is all you have, you can rest assured that He’s all you need.
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Lost hopes, fallen expectations, delayed dreams….they can leave us all in a very “dark place.” How do we avoid just settling with COPING and continue HOPING in a world of disappointment? The prophet Elisha “shut the door and prayed to the Lord,” and it worked! (Still does!)
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Everyone experiences “dark times” in life - sometimes it’s arbitrary and other times it’s self-inflicted. Regardless, God CAN save us - God DID save us - and God STILL does!
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Billy & Jenn tag-team this sermon, discussing how we can get to God in the midst of our weariness and under the weight of our burdens.
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The “Night” of life can look different for each of us, but it comes for us all. And the only thing that can save us from the “night,” is the LIGHT.
God doesn’t remove the night in our lives - He lights it up!
He gives WISDOM in our Weariness, CONFIDENCE in the Confusion, LEVITY with the Weight and CLARITY through the Clouds.
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Easter Sunday is a reminder that because Jesus died and then rose again, we’re now free from:
The Shadow of the Past
The Cloud over the Present
And the Fear of the Future
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We tend to complicate things in life, but following God isn’t complicated. Jesus reminds us of this simple truth with one question: “Who do you say that I am?” The answer changes everything!
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In the last sermon of the Trust & Obey series, Bamana Larsen teaches on the beauty of sacrifice and giving God our very best - not just merely the rest! God’s not a “kill-joy!” When He asks us to trust and obey Him, it’s almost never just about us - it’s so much bigger!
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Following God isn’t hard - RUNNING from God is hard.
Following God isn’t hard - HIDING from God is hard.
Following God isn’t hard - QUESTIONING God is hard.
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Have you ever reached the full extent of your capability, courage or understanding? Often when we come to the end of ourselves, the miracle-working power of God is realized as we trust & follow Him to the very edge of our “impossibilities!”
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Trusting and following God brings about the miraculous in our lives…but what if we don’t? What happens when our trust fails and our obedience stops? We can learn a lot from just 2 verses in Isaiah 40 and from the example of a “fallen man’s” prayer.
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In the “No-Win” situations of life we can either determine there’s no hope and fall into despair; or, realize we have nothing left to lose and follow God through it all. His miracle working power is the SAME whether we’re “DOWN” and out or “UP” and out.
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Sometimes the storms of life can be overwhelming AND sometimes the goodness of God can be overwhelming.
HE “guards” us in the storm and “guides” us through the blessing.
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Obedience to God without Trust is mere religious duty (guilt-driven), but when it comes from personal faith, it’s pure joy because we trust the goodness behind the instruction.
And there is a supernatural blessing that follows our obedience to God’s word!
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Life isn’t defined by what happens to us, but rather by WHAT WE DO with what happens to us. Have you ever felt like God was waiting to the very last minute to show up on your behalf? Last-minute or not, we can keep moving forward knowing that God is always with us, RIGHT NOW!
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An inspiring message from Bamana Larsen (one of the Care Pastors at 116church) on HOW we can genuinely and intimately know God and how that relationship gives us the power to navigate the highs & lows of life.
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Here’s to a new year, new opportunities and new goals…BUT don’t start things off in the wrong order…we can run out of a place of rest so that instead of burning out, we burn bright and instead of losing our way, we find our strength.
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Two simple yet profound truths for the last Sunday service of 2021: God makes us Strong and God gives us Peace!
Merry Christmas!
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Our position directly affects our perspective - and the right perspective (a divine perspective), can change everything! There’s great peace & joy in realizing that our position in Christ isn’t because we moved, but because God arrived!
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Making room for God will keep the “trivial” from crowding out the “truth” in our lives. And the truth is that God is OVER it all, THROUGH it all and IN it all. Don’t let the mundane keep you from seeing the miracle.
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God’s goodness will always be greater than life’s hardships! If you’re feeling unsettled or uncertain, just remember that sometimes God has to take us outside of what we know so we can see what He has in store.
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There’s a strength inside of each one of us that we can’t know until we go through difficult times. We can do HARD things and we can choose to do the RIGHT thing because Jesus has accomplished ALL things.
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Jesus said, “I Am the way, the truth and the life.” That means WE don’t have to figure it all out, WE don’t have to worry about things that haven’t even happened yet and WE can find joy in every moment we have with the people God’s placed in our lives.
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Perhaps the most important sermon that will ever be spoken by Billy to the 116church community….
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Sometimes when things don’t work out the way we had hoped, we go back to what we used to have… but “with God,” there is no going backwards. His peace gives us strength, His strength gives us confidence, and His confidence gives us wings to fly!
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Maybe the problem you’re facing right now is the very thing God’s using to LEAD you into ALL that He has for you. Even when we feel afraid - our fear doesn’t have to stop us!
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“The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.” This isn’t a prayer request or a hopeful wish, it’s a prayer declaration, a biblical fact! Our faith in God enables us to run toward obstacles in front of us and stand firm against threats coming from behind us. God gives us the courage to RUN AT IT and STAY WITH IT!
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Jesus has never been intimidated by storms - we don’t have to be either! God gives us COURAGE to move forward and God gives us an ASSURANCE that keeps us from turning back.
“Take heart, it is I, do not be afraid!”
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We are living in trying times - during days that are “darker” than normal… but there’s Faith - we STILL have it and it STILL works! Today’s troubles will be a part of tomorrow’s testimony, so don’t lose heart; instead, run straight at your fears, knowing that God is with you.
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No matter how bleak things may appear, there is a LIGHT that outshines the darkness - and we reflect that light. In fact, it’s in the darkness, where the light shines the brightest!
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Do you have a tendency to make things worse than they are? Everything was fine - there was no problem, but you sabotage yourself and now, it’s a big problem! You’re not alone! Scripture can help us navigate the various moments of self-sabotage in our lives.
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God does not harm us, but He does put us in situations to help us, prepare us and position us. Perhaps your current predicament is God’s promotion into His purpose for your life!
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Hebrews reminds us that God is ALWAYS faithful - the only true anchor that holds… and HE often uses relationship with others to anchor our souls. It’s called “community” and it's essential!
We’re in this TOGETHER!
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The “struggle” is real and sometimes we can get lost in it all…. However, there’s a difference between being lost in life and being HIDDEN by God! This refreshing look at the parable of the prodigal son, reminds us that, with God, we are never lost!
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Our failure will never be greater than God’s forgiveness! When we mess up: God doesn’t condemn us, God still has a plan for us and God enables us to live a life that’s even better than we could hope for or imagine!
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On this Father’s Day, Billy talks on the passage of Scripture that he has personally found the MOST guidance, comfort, strength and inspiration from over the last decade!
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Our joy is not based on the ABSENCE of pain, difficulty and injustice…Our joy is based on the ASSURANCE that God is in control and that He is for us! What if we lived every day as if we knew there was something MORE to look forward to - something SO GOOD!
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Sometimes we find ourselves “stuck” in life, but we don’t have to stay stuck! God’s grace and mercy reminds us that there is a better way to live and that we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength! The emphasis on “we CAN do…” is enough to get us moving… the rest is on God!
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Acts 16 records a midnight, prison song that reminds us all that with God, there’s meaning in our mess. No one is more qualified to navigate the seasons of our lives than God! With Him, doors open, chains fall off and the wounded are healed.
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Difficult moments in life threaten to steal our Joy, but Scripture assured us that if we stay close to God, it “will not be taken away!”
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Have you ever been in a situation that you couldn’t pull yourself out of? Gravity in life will fight to keep you right where you are - it shouts, “Stay in your place!” But Faith says something different. This sermon outlines 4 promises from Scripture that ensure us that, not only can we reach impossible heights, but we can do so without losing ourselves along the way!
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Jennifer hosts the first Women's Gathering at 116church and Billy speaks from scripture on the topic of, "Daughters..."
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We all have issues... the good news is, that when life emphasizes our broken condition - Jesus reminds us of our permanent position. With God, we can always BEGIN AGAIN!
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God’s purpose for our lives is greater than any temporary “fog” we may find ourselves in. The power of God in us originates from the Source and lasts through all circumstances. And even though we can sometimes fake happy moments we can’t fake joy... because it’s not an emotion ...it’s a strength...given to us by God.
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Jesus offers His SAVING grace by dying for our sins, and He also grants us His SUSTAINING grace, which is grace for TODAY - to start again no matter what has been! He makes ALL things NEW!
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Sometimes the dream of what IS COMING can be discouraging when you wake up to what STILL IS. God keeps His promises and He has a glorious plan for your life, but the process can be challenging.
The anointing for where you’re going doesn’t change where you are...but the peace of God is available to us in every season of life.
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Jesus has a question for his followers in the midst of the raging storm.... “Why are you so afraid?” But His question doesn’t require an answer ...because HE is the Answer to all of our fears - seen and unseen.
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Have you ever made a plan for how you wanted things to go, only to have the exact opposite happen?!? You’re not alone. And you also wouldn’t be the first person to question “if God” was really up there - if He really cared - if He was actually working on your behalf? This sermon reminds us that God is not only WITH us, He is also FOR us... that “safety” is not the goal God has for us... and that sometimes the things that break our heart can also fix our vision!
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God wants to enable us to do things we could never do on our own! And when our trust is in Him, we can courageously move forward even in the midst of uncertain times, low points, bad conditions and unfair circumstances.
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If the battle is too big for you, then it’s not your battle to fight - it belongs to the Lord.
God promises His people in Scripture that they “will not have to fight in this battle.” That's true for us too, but if we want the victory, we’re going to have to at least show up!
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It may be that we’ve grossly underestimated the magnitude of God’s promise, “I will be with you!” It’s easy to see what we’ve lost or DON’T have, but God reminds us of what we DO have.
And as it sometimes turns out... the circumstances we’re asking God to change are the very circumstances God is using to change us!
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Can we honestly live like “all” is calm and bright? Yes, when we see that peace is found in the realization of what we DO HAVE and not in the disappointment of what we don’t have. When we feel lost in the dark, it could be that we’re actually being sheltered by the shadow of God.
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Maybe things aren’t as bad as we think they are? Sometimes we just need a divine reminder of who God is and the three gifts He gave us on the first Christmas ever: Courage, Good News and Great Joy!
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With God there is ALWAYS hope - in hopeless situations - or even when we’ve just convinced ourselves that things are hopeless.
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What good is it if we get to where we’re going but lose ourselves along the way? The truth is that we can accomplish great things AND be great people at the same time by simply not losing sight of what matters MOST in our attempts to do what matters.
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Just because it’s the end of the road, doesn’t mean it’s the end of the story! Even when our circumstances won’t change, finding God’s perspective can literally change everything!
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This sermon beautifully illustrates the truth that with God, one thing ALWAYS leads to another! Sometimes God asks us to go deeper into something that’s not working - it’s called Faith! But be encouraged because God is opening doors you know nothing of!
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In the wake of a terrible storm, Jesus asked his close friends, "Haven't you learned to trust yet?" Faith isn't the absence of fear, it's the remedy to fear. With God, letting-go is an act of trust whereas, giving-up is an act of desperation. This week's sermon will most definitely encourage and inspire you in these uncertain times, as well as remind you that: God isn't coming up with a plan...God is the plan!
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The Bible defines Faith as confidence and assurance ...courage and peace. How would you live and operate differently today if you already KNEW that God was going to work things out?
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Most of us can handle one challenge at a time, but when we’re faced with 3 or more simultaneously, it can feel like the perfect storm! Psalms 116 and the words of Jesus in John 11 show us how to find peace, joy and purpose in the midst of those storms. Truth is, we’re not supposed to skip the difficult days...they help us grow and develop. And as it turns out, the secret to weathering the storm is found in being GRATEFUL - reminding ourselves of all the good God has done and remembering the pits He’s rescued us from.
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Psalms 116 - the inspiration behind the name of 116church - assures us that when we are broken and brought low, God rescues us (and that's not just a one-time event)! By simply trusting Him, we can RUN and REST simultaneously.
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We inherently know that it’s not practical or even possible for people to ALWAYS come through for each other. So does that mean there’s a chance that maybe God won’t ALWAYS be there for us?
Here’s the simple truth: When Jesus was dying on the cross - no one was coming. When we are overwhelmed today - HE is already there.
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