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Transformation by Ashley EllisonThe post Transformation appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
New Covenant a Demand for Grace by Melanie BertoglioThe post New Covenant a Demand for Grace appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Christ’s Ekklesia Part 2The post Christ’s Ekklesia Part 2 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
New Covenant Jesus by Ashley EllisonThe post New Covenant Jesus appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Christ’s EkklesiaThe post Christ’s Ekklesia appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
New Covenant Unveiled By Chatman LaxtanThe post New Covenant Unveiled appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Decisions Part 2” by Ashley Ellison.The post Decisions Part 2 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Two Covenants by Ashley EllisonThe post Two Covenants appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Decisions Part 1” by Ashley Ellison.The post Decisions Part 1 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Vision Sunday 2025” by Tim Brooks.The post Vision Sunday 2025 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“New Beginnings” by Chatman Laxton.The post New Beginnings appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
The Difference a Day MakesThe post The Difference a Day Makes appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Wonderful Words of Life Part 2” by Melanie Bertoglio.The post Wonderful Words of Life Part 2 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Wonderful Words of Life” by Melanie Bertoglio.The post Wonderful Words of Life appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Duty is Ours Part 2” by Ashley Ellison.The post Duty is Ours Part 2 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Duty is Ours” by David Hilton.The post Duty is Ours appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Be Like God Week 2” by Chatman Laxton.The post Be Like God Week 2 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“God’s Mission” by Ashley Ellison.The post God’s Mission appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Be Like God” by Chatman Laxton.The post Be Like God appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Heaven On Earth” by Chatman Laxtan.The post Heaven On Earth appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Persecuted Not Abandoned” by Melanie Bertioglio.The post Persecuted Not Abandoned appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Understanding Elections” by Ashley Ellison.The post Understanding Elections appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Pressed But Not Crushed” by Melanie Bertogio.The post Pressed But Not Crushed appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Abide In Him – Magnify the Lord” by Ashley Ellison.The post Abide In Him – Magnify the Lord appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Chatman Laxton continues in the “Tests” series, teaching on “The Servant Test.”The post Tests: The Servant Test appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Today I’m Going Public” by Ashley Ellison.The post Today I’m Going Public appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Melanie Bertoglio continues in the “Tests” series, teaching on “The Discouragement Test”. The post Tests: The Discouragement Test appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Decisive Dedication” by Melanie Bertoglio.The post Decisive Dedication appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley Ellison continues in the “Tests” series, teaching on “The Misunderstanding Test”.The post Tests: The Misunderstanding Test appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Abiding Faith” by Ashley Ellison.The post Abiding Faith appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Chatman Laxton continues in the “Tests” series, teaching on “The Self Will Test.”The post Tests: The Self Will Test appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Abide in Him Part 2” by Ashley Ellison.The post Abide in Him Part 2 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Tests: The Failure Test” by Ashley Ellison.The post Tests: The Failure Test appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“It’s Necessary-Christian Ministries Southwest Missouri 20 Year Anniversary Celebration” by Tim Brooks.The post It’s Necessary-Christian Ministries Southwest Missouri 20 Year Anniversary Celebration appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Chatman Laxton continues in the “Tests” series, teaching on “The Motivation Test.”The post Tests: The Motivation Test appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Abide in Him” by Ashley Ellison.The post Abide in Him appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Melanie Bertoglio continues in the “Tests” series, teaching on “The Time Test.”The post Tests: The Time Test appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“God is Committed” by Susan Allen.The post God is Committed appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Join Pastor Ashley for part one of a new series entitled, “Tests”.The post Tests appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Snake Bit” by Ashley Ellison.The post Snake Bit appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“CM Summer Sessions: Snapshots of a Spiritually Healthy Home” by Melanie Bertoglio.The post CM Summer Sessions: Snapshots of a Spiritually Healthy Home appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Storms of Life” by Ashley Ellison.The post Storms of Life appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“CM Summer Sessions: Something Bigger Than You” by Ashley Ellison.The post CM Summer Sessions: Something Bigger Than You appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“The Fruit of Obedience” by Ashley Ellison.The post The Fruit of Obedience appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“CM Summer Sessions:The Pains of Living Prayerlessly” by Chatman Laxton.The post CM Summer Sessions:The Pains of Living Prayerlessly appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“How to Beat the Devil Every day, Every time” by Melanie Bertoglio.The post How to Beat the Devil Every day, Every time appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“CM Summer Sessions: The Pastoring Parent” by Melanie Bertoglio.The post CM Summer Sessions: The Pastoring Parent appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Handling Shame” by Ashley Ellison.The post Handling Shame appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“CM Summer Sessions: Marriage-Peace in the Home” by Ashley Ellison.The post CM Summer Sessions: Marriage-Peace in the Home appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Handling Disappointment” by Ashley Ellison.The post Handling Disappointment appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“CM Summer Sessions: Order in the Home” by Chatman Laxton.The post CM Summer Sessions: Order in the Home appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Power of Your Testimony” by Ashley Ellison.The post Power of your Testimony appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“CM Summer Sessions: Households of Faith” by Melanie Bertoglio.The post CM Summer Sessions: Households of Faith appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Winning Your Battles” by Tim Brooks.The post Winning Your Battles appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Friendships” by Ashley Ellison.The post Friendships appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley shares a message encouraging believers to engage in relationship with each other. God wants to influence the local church, and He will do that through Himself in people. It is people that are being used by God, that will influence and build HIS church. The post Relationships Build the Church appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“God Bless America” by Ashley Ellison.The post God Bless America appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Culture should not dictate what truth is. It only comes from the Word of God. The Word of God is alive and active and it should be our Source of Truth.The post Source of Truth appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Pride: Celebrate it or Crucify it? Part 2” by Melanie Bertoglio.The post Pride: Celebrate it or Crucify it? Part 2 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
The secret to living the Zoe, abundant life is our comforter, counselor and friend, the Holy Spirit. God the Father’s extravagant love was poured out on us by sending Jesus. Jesus died for us, paid our debt and then sent Holy Spirit who is with us always!The post Zoe Life with Holy Spirit appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Pride:Celebrate it or Crucify it” by Melanie Bertoglio.The post Pride:Celebrate it or Crucify it appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
It is important that we as believers, know what our role is and fulfill it accordingly. How we handle our roles will determine the lives we live and the impact we have for the Kingdom.The post Know Your Role appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Examine Yourself” by Ashley Ellison.The post Examine Yourself appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
The secret to living the Zoe, abundant life is our comforter, counselor and friend, the Holy Spirit. God the Father’s extravagant love was poured out on us by sending Jesus. Jesus died for us, paid our debt and then sent Holy Spirit who is with us always!The post Zoe Life with Holy Spirit Part 2 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
The secret to living the Zoe, abundant life is our comforter, counselor and friend, the Holy Spirit. God the Father’s extravagant love was poured out on us by sending Jesus. Jesus died for us, paid our debt and then sent Holy Spirit who is with us always!The post Zoe Life with Holy Spirit appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley Ellison teaches on finances, and how to have a Biblical understanding of money and how to steward what God has entrusted to us.The post Biblical Finances appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Chatman Laxton shares a message cautioning against “kindness” that grants us acceptance with man, but does not take into consideration the truth of the Word of God. We must show kindness that is grounded in the Word and a byproduct of living by the power of the Holy Spirit. The post Killing with kindness appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Melanie Bertoglio shares a message challenging us that there is no meeting in the middle when it comes to the things God calls evil. We must have a desperation to be obedient to God and to His Word!The post Desperate to Obey appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Guard Your Thoughts Part Two” by Ashley Ellison.The post Guard Your Thoughts Part Two appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley shares a message encouraging families to learn to have a generational vision, affecting not only the current generation, but also generations to come.The post A Generational Vision appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Sin No More” by Chatman Laxton.The post Sin No More appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Guard Your Thoughts” by Ashley Ellison.The post Guard Your Thoughts appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“CM Kids Takeover Service” by Rachel Warren.The post CM Kids Takeover Service appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Out of Medioctity and Into the God-Kind of Life Part 2” by Melanie Bertoglio.The post Out of Medioctity and Into the God-Kind of Life Part 2 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Seek and Save” by Ashley Ellison.The post Seek and Save appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Out of Mediocrity and Into the God-Kind of Life” by Melanie Bertoglio.The post Out of Mediocrity and Into the God-Kind of Life appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Chatman Laxton shares how to receive the “Increase” that God desires for you.The post Increase appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Chatman Laxton shares a message of encouragement about what God is doing in the lives of young people today who put Him first.The post CM Youth Takeover Service appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Easter Sunday” by Ashley Ellison.The post Easter Sunday appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Watch and Pray” by Chatman Laxton.The post Watch and Pray appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Melanie Bertoglio shares a message to encourage us to Trust in, Rely on, and Cling to the report of the Lord.The post Trust, Rely, Cling appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley Ellison concludes the series on Ephesians, teaching on Ephesians chapter 6.The post Ephesians Part 6 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley teaches about the new Commandment of Love that Jesus gave us under the New Covenant in the New Testament.The post Commandment of Love Part 2 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Melanie Bertoglio continues in the series on Ephesians.The post Ephesians Part 5 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley shares from John chapter 13, and teaches about the new Commandment of Love that Jesus gave us under the New Covenant in the New Testament. The post Commandment of Love appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley Ellison Continues in the series on Ephesians. The post Ephesians Part 4 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Melanie Bertoglio continues in the series on “the Love of God”, reminding us that love is not a feeling that you have or don’t have. It’s a response to the love of God in you!The post The Love of God in You appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley Ellison continues in the series on Ephesians.The post Ephesians Part 3 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
God has a deep, unfailing love for us. We must understand this love, so that we can pursue the life God wants us to live and walk in the power that God wants us to have.The post The Love of God Part 2 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Chatman Laxton continues in the series on Ephesians.The post Ephesians Part 2 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
God has a deep, unfailing love for us. We must understand this love, so that we can pursue the life God wants us to live and walk in the power that God wants us to have. The post The Love of God appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Melanie Bertoglio introduces a new series on the book of Ephesians.The post Ephesians Part 1 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Joy is available to us as believers. It is in seeking out God and doing what He says, that we remain in His joy. True joy is not dependent on circumstances, but is found in Him.The post Get Your Joy Part 2 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley Ellison concludes the Wonderful Life Series. An ordinary man or woman can discover that living each ordinary day honorably, with faith in God and selfless concern for others, will lead to a truly wonderful life.The post Wonderful Life Part 5 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Joy is available to us as believers. It is in seeking out God and doing what He says, that we remain in His joy. True joy is not dependent on circumstances, but is found in Him.The post Get Your Joy appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Chatman Laxton continues in the Wonderful Life Series. An ordinary man or woman can discover that living each ordinary day honorably, with faith in God and selfless concern for others, will lead to a truly wonderful life.The post Wonderful Life Part 4 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Tim Brooks shares a message entitled, “Don’t Sit Here”. If we are going to live “the God Kind of Life”, we can’t just “sit here”. We have to take a stand and take action. The post Don’t Sit Here appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Melanie Bertoglio continues in the Wonderful Life Series. An ordinary man or woman can discover that living each ordinary day honorably, with faith in God and selfless concern for others, will lead to a truly wonderful life.The post Wonderful Life Part 3 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Ashley Ellison, Chatman Laxton and Melanie Bertoglio discuss this years vision, Zoe-the God Kind of Life.The post Panel Sunday 2024 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
God has made a way for every person to have the God-kind of life. That life is both eternal life, as well as a life right here and now that produces unspeakable joy and peace. But there is a cost to get it. That cost is loving Him with our whole hearts, obeying Him, and committing/submitting our lives to Him with no apologies.
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Pastor Ashley Ellison continues in the Wonderful Life Series. An ordinary man or woman can discover that living each ordinary day honorably, with faith in God and selfless concern for others, will lead to a truly wonderful life.The post Wonderful Life Part 2 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashey Ellison introduces the Vision for 2024, “Zoe-The God Kind of Life”. God, the Creator of the universe has set the kind of life that we are to live. A life lived the way God intended brings peace, joy and abundant blessings. The post Vision Sunday:ZOE-The God Kind of Life appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Chatman Laxton begins a new series, “Wonderful Life”. He encourages believers that an ordinary man or woman can discover that living each ordinary day honorably, with faith in God and selfless concern for others, will lead to a truly wonderful life.The post Wonderful Life appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“The Goal of God” by Chatman Laxton.The post The Goal of God appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Don’t be a Simpleton” by Melanie Bertoglio.The post Don’t be a Simpleton appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Family of Light” by Chatman Laxton.The post Family of Light appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Stages of Christmas” by Ashley Ellison.The post Stages of Christmas appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Jesus: Faith for our Future” by Ashley Ellison.The post Jesus: Faith for our Future appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Make It About Someone Else” by Ashley Ellison.The post Make It About Someone Else appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Melanie Bertoglio shares a message on what it means to love. Love is known by the action it prompts. If you love God, you will love and serve His people. The post Love by Faith appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Melanie Bertoglio concludes the Names of God series, teaching on Immanuel.The post Names of God-Immanuel appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Fullness of Joy” by Ashley Ellison.The post Fullness of Joy appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
We must learn to overcome the temptation to murmur and complain. Pastor Ashley shares a message to empower believers to break free from this and live by faith!The post Murmuring and Complaining appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley Ellison continues in the Names of God series, teaching on Jehovah El Shaddai.The post Names of God: Jehovah El Shaddai appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“In His Image” by Chatman Laxtan.The post In His Image appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Chatman Laxton continues in the Names of God series, teaching on Jehovah Tsidkenu.The post Names of God: Jehovah Tsidkenu appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
It is important that we view the current events in Israel from a Biblical perspective. Pastor Ashley shares the Biblical and historical background to provide Christians with the proper perspective.The post Israel-Gaza: A Biblical Response appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley continues in the Names of God series, teaching on Jehovah Rophe.The post Names of God-Jehovah Rophe appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Bitter or Better” by Ashley Ellison.The post Bitter or Better appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Melanie Bertoglio continues in the Names of God series, teaching on Jehovah Mekaddishkem.The post Names of God: Jehovah Mekaddishkem appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
We often say God is unlimited, but then we limit him. God has a supernatural plan for our life. We need to quit placing limits on God. The post Don’t Limit God Part 4 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley Ellison continues in the Names of God series, teaching on “Jehovah Nissi”.The post Names of God: Jehovah Nissi appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Be Filled” by Melanie Bertoglio.The post Be Filled appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Chatman Laxton continues in the Names of God series, teaching on “Jehovah Rohi”.The post Names of God:Jehovah Rohi appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
We often say God is unlimited, but then we limit him. God has a supernatural plan for our life. We need to quit placing limits on God. The post Don’t Limit God Part 3 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Melanie Bertoglio continues in the Names of God series, teaching on “Jehovah Shalom”.The post Names of God:Jehovah Shalom appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Don’t Limit God Part 2” by Ashley Ellison.The post Don’t Limit God Part 2 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley Ellison continues in the Names of God series, teaching on “Jehovah Tsaba”.The post Names of God-Jehovah Tsaba appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Christ has called us to live a lifestyle that is worthy of the call we have received. It can be tempting to put on the “Christian hat” of looking like we have it all together. But God is not looking for people who want to “look” the part. He wants us to be people of substance. We should desire to be His hands and His feet and live according to the Word. The post All Hat appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Chatman Laxton continues the Names of God series, teaching on the name, Jehovah Jirehi.The post Names of God: Jehovah Jireh appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
We often say God is unlimited, but then we limit him. God has a supernatural plan for our life. We need to quit placing limits on God. The post Don’t Limit God appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Melanie Bertoglio continues the Names of God series, teaching on the name, Adonai.The post Names of God: Adonai appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Character matters. Character will change where you are instead of letting where you are change you. We must purpose in our heart to be a man or woman of character.
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Names in the Old Testament have incredible meaning. They describe the character or personality of a person. Pastor Ashley Ellison introduces a new series, “Names of God”. “The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; (or strong tower) the godly run to him and are safe.” Proverbs 18:10 NLTThe post Names of God appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“The Good Fight” by Melanie Bertoglio.The post The Good Fight appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Having “Faith To: Live by God’s Plan” is easy when we realize that if we live by HIS Word, we will live by HIS plan.The post Faith To: Live by God’s Plan appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
It is important for us to take a look at and have an understanding of the heart. Pastor Ashley Ellison teaches how the heart must expand its capacity for the things of God. It is important for our heart to contain and retain the things of the Lord.
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Pastor Chatman Laxton encourages us to have the “Faith To: Get a Better Look” at Jesus. It is Jesus that can change our lives forever if we will turn our gaze and focus fully on Him.
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It is important for us to take a look at and have an understanding of the heart. Pastor Ashley Ellison teaches how the heart must expand its capacity for the things of God. It is important for our heart to contain and retain the things of the Lord.
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“Faith To: Commit and Really Mean It” by Melanie Bertoglio.
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In his message, “Prepare”, Pastor Ashley Ellison teaches on the parable of the ten bridesmaids in Mathew chapter 25. Five bridesmaids were prepared to meet the bridegroom, and five were not prepared. We should examine our hearts and lives, making sure that we are prepared for the day when our earthly lives are over and […]
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Pastor Ashley Ellison continues the “Faith To” series, teaching on earning a good reputation.
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“Plan A” is God’s plan. We must accept nothing else. We must control the inner dialogue in our minds, believing the truth of God’s word. The enemy will try to get us to settle for plan B, but God’s plan is what we must choose.
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Pastor Chatman Laxton continues in the “Faith To” series, encouraging believers to “Stay in the Huddle”. We need to stay huddled up where instruction and wisdom is present, with the Lord, with our family, and with our church.
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Pastor Ashley shares a message about the transitions we make in life. Anything in life that does not change or transition will not grow. It is important to live our lives with expectation, rather than frustration, as we journey from where we have been to where we are going.
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Pastor Chatman Laxton continues in the “Faith To” series, encouraging believers to get up and actively live out our faith.
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There is a freedom to put a faith and trust in a holy God, that will give us direction, blessings, hope, and a future. Yet, many seem to have a difficult time trusting God to see them through any situation. We, as God’s people, have got to get back to TRUSTING GOD!
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While the enemy desires for us to live a life of apathy, God desires for us to live a life of excellence with a fire for him. Pastor Ashley shares a message equipping believers to transform apathy to a fire for God, learning to have the right response physically, mentally, and spiritually.
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Pastor Chatman Laxton shares a message on The Arms of God.
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Pastor Melanie Bertoglio continues the “Faith To” series, teaching on having the “Faith To:Stand Alone”.
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God has a part and you have a part. You can’t do God’s part, and God won’t do your part.
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“Faith To: Overcome Offense Part Two” by Melanie Bertoglio.
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“Liberty-Freedom Isn’t Free” by Ashley Ellison.
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“Faith To: Overcome Offense” by Melanie Bertoglio.
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“Joy and Satisfaction in Life Part Two” by Ashley Ellison.
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Pastor Ashley Ellison continues in the “Faith To:” series, teaching how to wisely use the time God has entrusted to us.
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“Fighting For Our Families” by Melanie Bertoglio.
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“Faith To:” by Chatman Laxton.
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Pastor Ashley Ellison shares a message about Baptism entitled, “Raised to Life”.
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“Are You Going to Fish?” by Ashley Ellison.
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Pastor Ashley Ellison teaches on Joy and Satisfaction in the life of a believer. The Bible is the only source to learn to live in a way that one will find true contentment and satisfaction.The post Joy and Satisfaction in Life appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Melanie Bertoglio concludes the Faith Heroes series, teaching on the lives and testimonies of New Testament Women.The post Faith Heroes: New Testament Women appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“True Christianity:Baptism” by Ashley Ellison.The post True Christianity:Baptism appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Chatman Laxton continues in the Faith Heroes series, teaching on the life of Elisha.The post Faith Heroes: Elisha appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
There is more to our God than what we can think, know, experience or imagine. We serve the God of More!The post The God of More appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Chatman Laxton continues the Faith Heroes series, teaching on the life of Elijah.The post Faith Heroes: Elijah appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley Ellison shares a message on honoring and loving your mother.The post Love Your Mother appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley Ellison continues in the Faith Heroes series, teaching on the the life of Moses.The post Faith Heroes: Moses Part Two appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley Ellison shares a message on True Christianity. Jesus came to seek and save those who are lost. When we accept his gift of salvation, we have a new life that is alive and forgiven. It is a life awakened by faith. That is what following Jesus is all about.The post True Christianity appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley Ellison continues in the Faith Heroes series, sharing on the life of Moses.The post Faith Heroes: Moses appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“God’s Love for Us” by Duane Sheriff.The post God’s Love for Us appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
One glance into society today reveals that every good, moral, and decent principle that originates in God’s Kingdom is under assault. We are called to speak out and stand up in loving opposition to a dominant culture of hate, death and darkness. We are called to be a culture of love, life and light. We must create a culture that will counter the darkness that we are seeing around us.The post The Culture War in America appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Rachel Warren continues in the Faith Heroes series, teaching on the life of John the Baptist.The post Faith Heroes:John the Baptist appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Melanie Bertoglio teaches on the importance of fighting the good fight of faith. Living a life of faith is a fight. It’s a fight that benefits us, grows the Kingdom of God on the earth, and glorifies Jesus. God wants to protect us, heal us, shield us and defend us, but we must do our part, by fighting the good fight of faith.The post Living by Faith, Fighting by Faith appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Melanie Bertoglio continues in the Faith Heroes series, teaching on the life of Esther.The post Faith Heroes:Esther appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Jesus won the victory over death! He was willing to sacrifice Himself for our sins and for our salvation. In preparation for Calvary, the disciples did not understand what was coming, or what Jesus was telling them. As we celebrate His resurrection, it is important for us to understand what He has done for us, and what is available to us because of Jesus.The post Do You Understand appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley Ellison continues in the series Faith Heroes, teaching on the Heroes of Easter.The post Faith Heroes:The Heroes of Easter appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Prepare for Easter” by Ashley Ellison.The post Prepare for Easter appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Chatman Laxton continues in the Faith Heroes series, teaching on the life of Joseph.The post Faith Heroes: Joseph appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“The Faithfulness of God Part Three” by Ashley Ellison.The post The Faithfulness of God Part Three appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Chatman Laxton continues in the Faith Heroes series, teaching on the life of Jacob.The post Faith Heroes:Jacob appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
For our faith to grow, we must hear the Good News about Christ. That Good News is wrapped up in the Word of God, the Name of Jesus, and the Blood of Christ.The post Faith in the Word the Name the Blood appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Ashley Ellison continues in the Faith Heroes series, teaching on the life of Isaac.The post Faith Heroes:Isaac appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“The Faithfulness of God Part Two” by Ashley Ellison.The post The Faithfulness of God Part Two appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Melanie Bertoglio continues in the Faith Heroes series, teaching on the life of Rahab.The post Faith Heroes:Rahab appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“The Faithfulness of God” by Ashley Ellison.The post The Faithfulness of God appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Melanie Bertoglio continues in the Faith Heroes series, teaching on the life of Sarah.The post Faith Hereoes:Sarah appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Established in the Faith” by Ashley Ellison.The post Established in the Faith appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley Ellison continues the Faith Heroes series, teaching on the life of Abraham.The post Faith Heroes: Abraham appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Chatman Laxton teaches from 2 Kings chapter 13 as he shares the importance of doing what needs to be done. We can often get caught up in waiting for someone else to fill a need or do what needs to be accomplished, when we could instead, step up in faith and obedience and fill the need ourselves.The post Gather Up Arrows appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Chatman Laxton continues in the Faith Heroes series, teaching on the life of Job.The post Faith Heroes:Job appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Personal Responsibility” by Ashley Ellison.The post Personal Responsibility appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Faith Heroes: Noah” by Melanie Bertoglio.The post Faith Heroes: Noah appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Faith Through it All” by Ashley Ellison.The post Faith Through it All appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Identifying Faith” by Tim Brooks.The post Identifying Faith appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley introduces a new series entitled, “Faith Heroes”. The men and women of the Bible that are admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, and noble qualities, operated in faith. We can learn a great deal about faith by studying these individuals that were set apart and used powerfully by God. The post Faith Heroes appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Living by Faith” by Ashley Ellison.The post Living by Faith appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Missionary to Honduras, Alvin AndersonThe post Missionary Alvin Anderson appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
The Pastoral staff of Christian Ministries Church discuss the Vision for 2023, “Live by Faith”. The post Panel Sunday appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Pastor Chatman Laxton shares a message to encourage believers to approach the throne room boldly in faith, and not lived defined as a “Refugee of Fear”. God wants us to be residents of faith- citizens of the Kingdom of God with an eternal perspective.The post Refugees of Fear appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley shares the Vision for 2023 for Christian Ministries Church: Live by Faith. It is impossible to please God without faith. This year, as we Live by Faith, we will see that faith is what releases God’s movement in our lives. The post Vision Sunday appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley Ellison continues teaching on the transformation that should take place in our life when we are saved. This transformation is a supernatural transformation, as we are changed into His image. We are changed from within, and it is progressive, as we continually grow closer to God. It is God who changes us, for His glory and His purpose!The post Change Part Two appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Change” by Ashley Ellison.The post Change appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Chatman Laxton preaches on the importance of having “The Right Perspective”. How we leave one season is how we enter the next. It’s important to evaluate what was done in the past, as well as have a right perspective as we look into the future. The post The Right Perspective appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“Seasons Change” by Melanie Bertogio.The post Seasons Change appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley Ellison teaches on the Law of Dominion. As God rules and reigns in Heaven, He wants us to rule and reign on earth. We have been created in His image, and we are to do what he does. God has placed us here and given us authority. We have the gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit. We have His Son, His Spirit and His Word. We have everything we need to live a victorious life here on earth. The post The Laws of the Kingdom: The Law of Dominion appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Ashley Ellison continues teaching on God’s Amazing Grace, emphasizing the importance of the redemptive work of Jesus. God’s grace is made available to us because of Jesus. We must go to Him and continue going to Him. It is only through Jesus that we can achieve the perfection that is needed to go to Heaven. The post The Kingdom of God’s Amazing Grace Part Three appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Chatman Laxton continues “The Laws of the Kingdom”, teaching on “The Law of Miracles”. Miracles in the Kingdom of God operate around us all the time. Miracles are divine encounters that require faith and God’s grace. Teaching from Numbers 13 and 14, Chatman brings clarity to the Law of Miracles, encouraging the believer that God intended for us to experience his miracle working power. The post The Laws of the Kingdom: The Law of Miracles appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Pastor Melanie Bertoglio shares from Nehemiah chapter 1, teaching on the process of rebuilding and restoring after destruction. Nehemiah led the effort of rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity. There are times in our lives where we are seemingly surrounded by rubble and just as Nehemiah, we can use what is left and rebuild and find the restoration that God has available for us. The post The Grace to Rebuild and Restore appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
“The Laws of the Kingdom:The Law of Unity” by Melanie Bertoglio.
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The Kingdom of God’s Amazing Grace Part Two by Ashley Ellison
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God’s grace in our lives is the only way that we are able to live in the Kingdom of God. It was through grace that we were saved, justified and made joint heirs with Jesus. Hebrews 4:16 tells us that we may find grace to help in time of need. This grace can be found […]
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Pastor Chatman Laxton continues “The Laws of the Kingdom”, teaching on “The Law of Greatness” illustrated in Luke 22:24-27.
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“Stewarding the Kingdom of God” by Ashley Ellison.
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Pastor Melanie Bertoglio continues “The Laws of the kingdom” series, teaching on “The Law of Responsibility”. We can see this law at work in Matthew 25 in the Parable of the Three Servants. Too many people want the favor of God in their lives, desiring greater blessings, but failing to realize that it is accompanied […]
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The process of pruning is an essential part of our lives We need to come to a place where we are allowing God to prune us. We should be proactive in searching the heart of God for the areas of our lives that need to be pruned.
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Pastor Ashley continues “The Laws of the Kingdom”, teaching on “The Law of Perseverance”. While we may be tempted to give up, staying faithful and persevering is what God will bless. Galatians 6:9 reminds us, “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest […]
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In his message, “Forgetting the Past”, Pastor Ashley encourages believers to forget the hurt from the past. Sharing from the life of Joseph, he illustrates the importance of forgetting even the most painful wrongs and pressing forward to the future and God’s blessings. Joseph made an intentional decision to forgive and forget the wrong that […]
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Rachel Warren encourages us to examine what is in our “basket”. What has God gifted us with? We should not disqualify it, but rather, give it to Jesus. We don’t know the power of what we hold in our basket. It is when we give it to Jesus that he will multiply it and bless […]
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“The Tool” by Ashley Ellison.
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The Kingdom of God operates on the Law of Use which is illustrated in the Parable of the Talents out of Matthew 25. Pastor Ashley teaches the importance of stewarding over what God has entrusted to us so that we prosper in every area of our lives.
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In his message, “Living in the Kingdom of God”, Pastor Ashley Ellison teaches on how to live in the Kingdom. He shares that it is important to not let our hearts be troubled and fully place our trust in God. It’s impossible to trust God when we are living with a troubled heart. Applying this […]
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As people of the Kingdom of God, we have to recognize there are laws that govern us. These laws reveal the heart of God and our own. The Law of Reciprocity is just as active as gravity in our lives, and by understanding how it works we can guarantee the success of our harvests.
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Pastor Chatman Laxton teaches on the correlation between our basic need for air, water, bread, light and shelter and Jesus being the breath in our lungs, living water, the bread of life, the light of the world and a shield around us.
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Pastor Ashley Ellison concludes the series on the Sermon on the Mount, teaching on the importance of building fruit in one’s life and inspecting that fruit. The teachings of Jesus bring peace and the fruits of the Spirit into our lives, enabling us to live the life that God has for us.
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Sometimes in life we find ourselves disappointed or let down when our expectations were high and the outcome was less than what we expected. In her message “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”, Pastor Melanie Bertoglio explains how to fully submit ourselves to God’s plan and operate in the power that is available to us […]
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Pastor Ashley Ellison continues teaching on Seed Time and Harvest, focusing on the blood covenant. A covenant relationship with God is possible because of the shed blood of Jesus. By entering into this covenant, we receive the benefits and covering of the blood of Jesus in our lives.
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Sowing seed and growing a harvest are important in effectively growing the kingdom of God. That’s why in his message, Pastor Chatman Laxton talks about what it takes to guard the work that we are trying to accomplish.
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“Sermon on the Mount: Prayer and Fasting” by Melanie Bertoglio.
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Pastor Ashley Ellison continues his teaching on the principal of Seed Time and Harvest, encouraging us that the seed from our fruit should be benefiting others. God provides the seed of His Word, and we should be planting it in the soil of our heart. As we are faithful to plant the seed, God will […]
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Pastor Ashley Ellison continues teaching on the Sermon on the Mount, talking about the motivation of our heart. It is possible to do the right thing for the wrong reason. Our reward for doing the right thing is Jesus. Our blessing and reward comes from Him.
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Ashley Ellison continues teaching on Seed Time and Harvest, reminding us that God has already provided the seed of His Word, and now it is up to us to do something with it. As we receive understanding of the Word, it’s time to start sowing it. As we sow that seed, it will impact us. […]
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“Sermon on the Mount:Oaths, Eyes, and Enemies” by Chatman Laxton.
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“Seed Time and Harvest” by Ashley Ellison.
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“Sermon on the Mount: Lust, Adultry and Divorce” by Melanie Bertoglio.
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Pastor Ashley Ellison reminds us of the importance of altar experiences in our lives. The Old Testament is filled with examples of altars built to commemorate an event with a divine encounter between the Lord and man. We no longer need a physical altar, after Jesus’ death and resurrection. As believers today, our altar experience […]
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Pastor Chatman Laxton uses Matthew 5:21-26 to teach us about the dangers of operating in anger, the importance of intentional reconciliation, and how unreconciled anger leads to irreparable brokenness.
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David Hilton encourages us to seek the presence of God. His presence will correct us, change us, and allow us to experience the very glory of God.
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“Sermon on the Mount: Salt and Light” by Ashley Ellison.
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“Do This To Remember Me” by Ashley Ellison.
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“Sermon on the Mount: Eight Characteristics of Blessed People” by Ashley Ellison.
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Ashley Ellison challenges us to ask ourselves what voice we are listening to. God’s Word is not an opinion. His Word is authority. If we are listening to anything that does not line up with the Word of God, we must cut it out of our lives and align ourselves with the truth of His […]
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In this world we will face difficulty and trials, but Jesus has told us to take heart. Jesus has overcome the world for us! He has given us the authority to operate in power just as He did.
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God has given us a free will, and we have been given the opportunity to choose on our own who we will serve. Choosing to serve the Lord and do things His way is always the right choice. God has a plan and a purpose, and His way works.
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There is power in believing. What we believe effects our lives. Pastor Ashley challenges us to place our belief in the good news of Jesus, and experience the power of God.
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There is a fight for freedom. Men fought for our freedom, but they have had to fight to keep us free. Our spiritual freedom was won for us by Jesus, and we are now free from the bondage of sin and death. We have an enemy, but because of Jesus, we can live in freedom.
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God is the giver and starter of all life. Culture changes, but God’s Word never changes. Ashley Ellison challenges believers to take a stand for the protection of life.
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Susan Allen shares on the importance of fathers being present in their homes, pointing their children to the Heavenly Father. Men have the awesome responsibility to represent Father God in their homes and families.
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In his message, “The Church-The Bride”, Ashley Ellison teaches from Ephesians chapter 5, elaborating on the role of the church as the bride of Christ. He shares how deeply Christ loves his bride the church, and encourages believers to take a stand in our culture, defending purity for future generations.
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“The Church-The Building” by Ashley Ellison.
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“Kingdom Currency” by Melanie Bertoglio.
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In her message, “Say Yes”, Melanie Bertoglio teaches on the importance of saying “yes” to the opportunities that God gives us daily. Our significance comes from Jesus. God has always called and used ordinary people. God wants to use us. We simply need to say “Yes!”.
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“Kingdom Culture” by Melanie Bertoglio.
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Pastor Ashley Ellison shares the importance of seeing beyond our individual identity, and realizing the power of our corporate identity of Christ in us.Together with other believers in Christ, we the Church, are the city of God.
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“Parables-The Good Samaritan” by Ashley Ellison.
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In his message, “The Church-The Assembled”, Pastor Ashley Ellison teaches on the importance of the body of Christ assembling together. He shows how the church needs to come together in unity of spirit, to be equipped to do the work of the ministry.
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“Parables-The Growing Seed” by Chatman Laxton.
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“The Church Part Two” by Ashley Ellison.
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We are truly the light of the world. You’ve probably heard it said that “you are the only Bible some people will ever read.” Most people come to the Lord because of a person who allows the light of Jesus to shine through them. The Parable of the Lamp reminds us to let that light […]
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Your lane is the path and call of God that He has marked out for your life. Chatman Laxton teaches that even doing “good things” can pull us out of our lane and off of that path.
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“Parables-The Authority of Jesus” by Chatman Laxton.
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We have an individual identity in Christ, but we have a corporate identity as His glorious church. Ashley Ellison teaches on the church, elaborating on the the body, the building and the bride. We only reflect the beauty of the body of Christ when we are a part of his glorious church.
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Pastor Ashley Ellison teaches us about the goodness of God toward all of His people through the Parable of the Vineyard Worker. This parable clearly shows that God’s goodness is always a stumbling block to those whose hearts are not tuned in to God’s ways.
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Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, he made a way that we can interact with a holy God. Our salvation is totally connected to the resurrection. Because he is alive, new life is available for us. He took our death so we can have his life!
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“The Parables-Matthew 13:24-52” by Melanie Bertoglio.
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We all face frustrations. If we don’t learn to handle those properly it can cause destruction in our life. In his message, “A Self Destructive Life”, Pastor Ashley Ellison shares four ways people walk in frustration, and teaches how to identify those areas and address them. As we allow God’s light to shine on those […]
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You can take something temporary, plain old money, and use it for something eternal. Every bit of money you use to invest in someone else’s life will have eternal benefit. Pastor Ashley Ellison teaches the concept of eternal dividends using the Parable of the Shrewd Manager from Luke 16.
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In his message “The Fig Tree”, Scott Reed teaches from Matthew chapter 21, challenging us to inspect our fruit. If we’re not producing fruit we will be ineffective in the Kingdom of God.
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Chatman Laxton contrasts belief and faith, two concepts that are often considered to be the same, to help us better understand the Parable of the Talents found in Matthew 25. He teaches us that the only way to bridge the gap between belief and faith is through action.
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There is power in the name of Jesus. Whatever we are facing, there is power to change our situation. In his message “Kingdom Power”, Ashley Ellison shares how to apply kingdom living and access the power that is available for our lives.
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A critical spirit, comparison, and ingratitude usually accompany pride, and pride always comes before a fall. Melanie Bertoglio uses the parable of the Parisee and the Tax Collector to show us the difference in the outcomes of the prayer of the humble versus the prayer of the prideful.
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Melanie Bertoglio teaches how focusing on the outermost edge of the Kingdom of God, the boundaries, will keep us from focusing on the King. In this podcast, Living on the Border, learn how you can stop focusing on boundaries and rules and find the innermost place of true intimacy with the King.
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The heart of the Father for his children is revealed in the parable taught in Luke 15. God is the central figure of this story. His response to two of his children is one of love. The Father in the parable has a deep desire for his lost son to come home and be saved. […]
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Because of Jesus’ victory over sin and death, we can have right standing with God. Our salvation was a free gift from God. We now have spiritual authority to live in victory. We did nothing to earn our salvation, however as Christians, we do have the ability to work on our relationship with God. We […]
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Continuing in our “Parables” series, Chatman shared from the Parable of the Ten Virgins. He showed that through this parable Jesus intended to warn against being slack filled, and that the life we live must be full of oil.
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As believers, we have access to everything we need to live a completed life. We have access to the Word. We have access to prayer. Nothing is missing in the life of a Christian. We can grow in our knowledge, but He has already completed the work. We must access the authority that God has […]
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Parables were a means that Jesus used to convey his message. Parables are an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. It’s God’s desire that we would understand the meaning of the parables. The Parable of the Sower, found in Mark chapter four is foundational. It teaches us how to receive the Word in all of […]
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In his message, “Our Promised Land”, Chatman Laxton shares that God has a promised land of life and abundance for us here on this earth. We must first seek God’s kingdom and his righteousness, and we can then know that God has a place of success and abundance for us to take part in. Chatman […]
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We have a call on our lives to live as ambassadors of the Kingdom of God in this world. We have to understand authority to be able to live victoriously. In his message, “Authority in the Kingdom”, Ashley Ellison lays out how Adam was given dominion on the earth, and then lost that dominion upon […]
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It is important for the Word of God to be planted as seed into the heart and life of the believer. Scripture has the ability to shine a light into areas of our lives that need to be changed, convicting us and prompting us to be obedient to the Holy Spirit. The Parables of Jesus […]
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Susan Allen referenced God instructing Noah to build the ark in Genesis chapter 6, comparing it to the last days, referenced in 2 Timothy chapter 3. Noah’s family was the last righteous family on earth, and God gave him detailed instructions on how to build a means of escape for his family. Currently in our […]
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“Set Up For Success Part Four” by Ashley Ellison.
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We must be born again to see things from a kingdom perspective. As born again believers in Christ, we become his ambassadors. We have spiritual authority, representing God’s kingdom here in this world. As his ambassadors, we must live according to the thinking of our King Jesus, not our own thinking.. If we’re living according […]
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Ashley Ellison, Melanie Bertoglio and Chatman Laxton discuss this year’s vision, “Seek First the Kingdom of God”, and how to apply Kingdom living to our daily lives.
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“Set Up For Success Part Three” by Ashley Ellison.
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We need to operate as citizens in the Kingdom of God. There are two areas that our citizenship will affect: 1) Our relationship and interaction with God 2) Our interaction with those around us. When we’re living according to the Kingdom of God, there’s a submission to living according to His Word.
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The vision of Christian Ministries Church for 2022 is “Seek First the Kingdom of God”. To fully grasp the vision, we must gain an understanding of the Kingdom of God. John 18:36 tells us, “My Kingdom is not of this world”. The Kingdom of God is not a physical kingdom. It is a spiritual Kingdom […]
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“Set Up For Success Part Two” by Ashley Ellison.
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The vision for 2022 for Christian Ministries Church is “Seek First the Kingdom of God”. The kingdom was a priority of Jesus. The kingdom was a priority of his followers. The Bible tells us how God’s kingdom should operate. We are born into our citizenship in God’s kingdom by supernatural birth. When we live by […]
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“Set Up For Success” by Ashley Ellison.
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“Se Up For Success” by Ashley Ellison. The post Se Up For Success appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
As the new year is coming into full view, it’s hard not to think about resolutions. However, like we’ve all experienced, resolutions are rarely successful, and because of that we can find ourselves shying away from making any.. However, God’s wisdom moves us to change. God’s wisdom in our lives, convicting us to change is […]
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It is important to see ourselves as essential. Culture will try to dictate what is essential and what is non-essential, but God’s Word needs to be our guide. The Word tells us that we were created by God. We have been given gifts by God to build his kingdom. Church is also essential. We must […]
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Jesus is the reason that we celebrate, and we need to remember this at Christmas and all throughout the year. Every human is born with a void that needs to be filled. Only God can fill this void. Our problem is the absence of God, and our answer is the presence of God. Jesus came […]
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In her message, “How to Walk in the Spirit”, Melanie encourages us to identify the areas of flesh in our lives, and then address those areas. To walk in the Spirit, we must move in forward progress, live a life of thankfulness and fix our eyes on the Lord.
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In his message, “See Your Calling”, Bubba Miller brings encouragement to those who have been called by God. You have to see your calling before you experience it. Seeing is the seed time. Your calling is the harvest. You must : 1) See your calling out of darkness 2) See your calling according to purpose […]
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It is important to identify the places in our lives, where we are living in the flesh. Melanie encourages us to identify those places in our lives, and address those areas. Doing this will allow us to function with a heart of thankfulness and draw nearer to God.
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Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus. The heart of the Christmas message is Jesus, the King of Kings is born! King Herod rejected Jesus as King and tried to have him killed. (Matthew chapter 2) For Jesus to be King of our lives, we must understand the importance of loyalty, submission […]
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“Keep Walking” by Ashley Ellison.
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In II Kings chapter 9, we see that David called for Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s grandson, to honor his friendship with Jonathan. Mephibosheth left the land of LoDebar and was ushered into the presence of the King. The meaning of the word LoDebar is “valley of regret” or “silent sorrow”. Everyone else saw Mephibosheth in that valley, […]
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Thankfulness, joyfulness and an appreciation for life should always be a part of life for the Christian. Pastor Ashley encourages the believer to look at all God has done for them and give thanks for all that is “well” in their life.
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“Complaining” Message by Ashley Ellison
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Children need to be “aimed” in the direction that they should go with discipline, instruction and blessing. Every child needs training. When discipline is necessary, the Christian parent should not give up, but rather bring the necessary correction and aim them correctly. Good parenting includes partnering with God, and the fruit will follow.
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“Play it Safe or Take the Risk Part Two” by Melanie Bertoglio.
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In his message “Deep Roots”, Paul Kern teaches from John 15:5. If we are a follower of Christ, our destiny and calling is to be fruitful. We must develop deep roots, to have a foundation that can support the fruit that we will one day produce. Having the necessary roots, means that we must submit […]
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“Play it Safe or Take the Risk” by Melanie Bertoglio.
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In Luke 18:16 Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them…”. Jesus called for the children. We must be mindful of the importance of getting our children to Jesus. There is an intentional enemy trying to keep young people from Jesus. Our society is trying to stop the children from getting to […]
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“The Word” by Chatman Laxton.
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Grace is the free and unmerited favor of God as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings. Grace changes us. It doesn’t excuse us. We can’t be moved into a place of spiritual maturity without walking through grace. The fruit of grace is that it brings salvation and the blessings of […]
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“Know You Can’t” by Chatman Laxton.
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“Receiving Forgiveness” by Melanie Bertoglio.
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As Christians, we need to have a faith-based response to the end times. Luke 17:26 says, “When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it was in Noah’s day.” God provided a way of escape for Noah. We do not need to be fear filled, because God will provide a way of escape […]
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Pastor Ashley addresses the power of the tongue in his message, “Expectations / Words”. Our actions follow our expectations. We must choose our words wisely, as “Death and life are in the power of the tongue and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Proverbs 18:21.
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Pastor Ashley encourages the believer not to be fearful, regarding events going on in our world. We need to have a faith-based response. Judgment is coming, but just as Noah was given a place of safety, the righteous will be given a way of escape when the judgment of the wicked takes place. God never […]
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“Guard Your Heart Part Two” by Chatman Laxton.
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In his message, “Guard Your Heart”, Chatman Laxton dives into the strategic role our hearts play in the battle plan that God has for us and that the devil has against us. Since “Everything we do flows from it” as Proverbs says, we need to take the condition of our heart with the utmost seriousness.
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“Fearfully and Wonderfully” by Melanie Bertoglio.
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“The Wait” by Ashley Ellison.
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“Stay Alert” by Ashley Ellison.
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In his message, “The Mission”, David Hilton encourages believers to be obedient to the mission that God has called us to. He created man in his image, gave him a mandate to be fruitful and multiply, and entrusted him with the mission of advancing God’s kingdom. It is our mission to be like Christ, so […]
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“Hearing God Part Two” by Ashley Ellison.
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We need to listen to God’s voice. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says that “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correctio and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.“ We must hear the Word of God and apply it, […]
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The world is trying to strike fear to motivate us to do what they want. But we have the power of the almighty God in us, able to do exceedingly abundantly more than we can ask or even think (Ephesians 3:20). In order to experience God’s blessings, we must be born again, and then listen […]
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“The Healing Nature of God” by Susan Allen..
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When we draw near to God and open our spiritual eyes, we will recognize that he is there. He has already drawn near to us. It is our position to draw near to him with a sincere heart.
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God wants us to draw near to him. Our motives will be more pure when we have drawn near to God and spent time in his presence. Our response to others and our friendships will also be in a better place when we have drawn near to God’s presence. “Let us draw near to God […]
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We need to understand the “diet” that leads us to the spiritual maturity that God has for us. There are four elements that contribute to this maturity: 1) The teaching of the Word of God 2) Fellowship with other believers 3) Communion 4) Prayer. Partaking in these four important areas will encourage a healthy maturity […]
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In his message “Epic Failure”, Tim Brooks brings encouragement for those who remain troubled over a past failure. Peter denied Jesus three times in Mathew chapter 26, but in John chapter 21 Jesus gives Peter the opportunity to confess that he loved him three times, reconditioning his thinking. Jesus brought restoration to Peter by reconditioning […]
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Ashley Ellison teaches on the importance of spiritual maturity in the life of the believer. As noted in 2 Timothy 4:1-2, reproof, rebuke, exhortation, long suffering and sound doctrine all play an important roll in developing maturity. The foundation of sound doctrine is the Word of God. It is important to continually be in a […]
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In his message “Heart Over Sacrifice”, Chatman illustrates from the story of Jonah, the importance of having a right heart in our service for God. Jonah was serving God, but had a hard heart, a symptom of spiritual immaturity. God wants our heart before anything else. God has mercy on us even in our immaturity, […]
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Spiritual immaturity over a prolonged amount of time will give way to accepting things that will bring corruption. Hebrews 5:11-14 warns against the dangers of becoming “dull of hearing” and not progressing from consuming spiritual “milk” to consuming “solid food”. To be fully prepared to face the evil in the world today we must grow […]
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In his message “The Deception of Immaturity”, Pastor Ashley lays out the importance of moving from a place of spiritual immaturity to a place of spiritual maturity. The biggest sign of maturity is coming to a place where you can recognize immaturity in your own life. It is important to identify those areas and put […]
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In his message “Commitment and Surrender”, Pastor Ashley explains the importance of being fully surrendered to God. We live in a culture where people struggle with keeping commitments. Without surrendering to God’s call on our life, we cannot fully commit. Without surrender we can’t fulfill God’s call on our life. Life is daily about surrendering […]
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We are in a culture that is pushing everyone to believe that if there isn’t something extraordinary about themselves that they aren’t special. Many Christians spend so much time trying to identify a grand call for their lives that they miss the simple assignments that God has set before them. Melanie Bergoglio encourages us to […]
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Guillermo Rodriguez, Pastor of Christian Ministries Church in Houston, shared a message reminding us that our thinking will influence our behavior. Wrong thinking can influence wrong behavior and bring destruction. We need our minds to be renewed and transformed, and it starts with an encounter with Jesus!
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Through the story of Timothy’s calling, Chatman explains how essential “Following Our Faith” really is. It’s only by allowing our faith to lead us, that we will ever make it beyond the obstacles to our faith.
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Melanie Bertoglio shares from James 1 about the importance of developing endurance in our lives. James tells us that God develops endurance in us when we go through the trials of life by planning ahead and choosing ahead of time what we will believe when they come. Whether the trials be ones that we “fall” […]
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In the second pat of his “Proving our Faith” series, Chatman talks about being careful that as we seek to prove our faith, we don’t fall into either the ditch of being a “works” only Christian or a “faith” only Christian. we should instead marry our faith and our works in wisdom through loving God […]
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Ashley Ellison encourages us to remember the plan that God has for us. Ephesians chapter 1 shows us that God loves us, chose us and has an ultimate plan of salvation for us.
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In the first part of Proving our Faith, Chatman brings up the essential part that works plays in our relationship with God, along with his grace. Sharing out of James 2, Chatman reveals that our righteousness is made complete by the actions of what we believe.
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Pastor Ashley provides unique insight into the parable of the good Samaritan, illustrating that Jesus is the ultimate good Samaritan, rescuing the broken and giving the gift of healing and life.
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Ashley Ellison addresses the topic of dealing with doubt, taking a look at Thomas in John chapter 20. Doubt is inevitable, but how we deal with that doubt is incredibly important. We must choose to believe when doubts arise, making the choice to build up our faith and stand on the Word.
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In Chatman’s message Cut the Rope, he tells the story of Elisha Otis who invented the safety elevator. Only by displaying his faith in his design, was he able to win over people to trust its capabilities. In our own lives, Chatman encourages us to “cut the rope” that is holding us back.
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Our blessings and problems in life often come from the decisions we make. The foundation for a right decision cannot be made without consulting God. Psalm 119:105 says, “Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.”. When we go to the word, it illuminates the path.
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It is important to honor your mother. Ephesians 6 references honoring your father and mother. True honor is born out of a heart surrendered to God. Pastor Ashley gave four reasons for honoring our mothers: 1. Because it is right 2. Because it is scriptural 3. So it may be well with you 4. Obedience […]
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Mark two tells the story of a paralyzed man, whose friends pushed through the crowd to get him to Jesus. The paralyzed man surrounded himself with men of faith, who broke the barriers before them and pressed through to get to Jesus. Your breakthrough comes by getting to Jesus.
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2 Corinthians 10: 3 tells us that the weapons we have as Christians are mighty in God for the complete destruction of strongholds. Strongholds are unholy filters through which our thoughts pass that are based on satanic lies, generational mindsets, and human woundings. But praise be to God that He has given us the weaponry […]
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In his message Biblical Friendship, Ashley Ellison explains that it is not an accident that you have friends in your life. It is a God appointment. He urges us to be intentional in our friendships, and examine who we are investing in. True friends don’t focus on what they’re getting. They focus on what they’re […]
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In his message, Iron Sharpens Iron, drawn from Proverbs 27:17, Ashley Ellison reminds us that there is value in Biblical friendship. We are made unique by our Creator, and with the ability to sharpen each other. He challenges us to examine if the friends we are surrounding ourselves with are sharpening us for the Kingdom […]
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In his message of Essential: Deep Roots, Chatman Laxton urges us to turn our focus off of what we produce and turn our attention to what allows us the ability to produce in the first place. Being deeply rooted in the Word will allow us to produce longer and fulfill all of what God would […]
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Many Christians today are struggling with their faith and are prone to question God’s goodness and faithfulness after their initial salvation experience. Pastor Ashley Ellison reminds us of the importance of daily washing our minds with God’s Word, thereby growing our faith and confidence in our relationship with God Himself.
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In the ninth part of our Proverbs series, Chatman Laxton brings the message of the path of wisdom to a culmination, reminding us of the protection, direction, and perfection that the Lord has for us along that path.
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In the 8th part of our Proverbs study, Chatman focuses on the importance of our spiritual maturity as we continue down the path that wisdom has for us. Maturity in Spirit, is essential if we are to ever grow in the Lord. Without being spiritually mature, we will never be able to fully grasp ahold […]
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In the last part of his Big Picture series, Pastor Ashley teaches about the importance of every part of the body of Christ operating at the fullest compacity that it can. in order for the body of Christ to accomplish the will of God. From Ephesians 4:16 Pastor Ashley calls the church to see the […]
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What is kind of fruit are you producing? If we aren’t producing the right kind of fruit, or if we aren’t producing fruit period, we may want to look at where we are allowing ourselves to be planted. Where are we allowing ourselves to be watered? Because God is the only source that will allow […]
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In the second part of The Big Picture, Pastor Ashley takes a deeper look into the importance of the big picture that only comes by hearing from the Lord. We cant be trying to smash pieces from other puzzles into the one that God has you working on. We need to work hard at finding […]
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Where are you? Pastor Ashley highlights three primary types of people, Believers, Lost, and Believers who have fallen away. Pastor then talks about the category you find yourself in, is due to where we have planted ourselves, be it Sin or be it the Spirit. We can look at this message and hear an encouragement no matter where we find ourselves lest we be deceived.
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In the first part of The Big Picture, Pastor Ashley talks about the importance for us all to grab hold of the vision that God gives us. Without that ” big picture” we will keep banging our heads on the wall trying to fit in where we don’t go. As Christians trying to find our place in our church, we need to make sure that we aren’t trying to bring a different picture to what God is already trying to get finished with the pieces that He’s got for us then. Once we finish the work he starts us in, we grow and our vision can grow, but we cant get impatient. We must keep the “big picture” on our minds and in our hearts.
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In the 7th Part of our Proverbs study, Chatman Laxton shows us how on the path of wisdom, God gives direction for our lives. In his message Chatman shows us how wisdom is really easy to understand, yet its much harder to follow when it calls us to fix things in our life that keep us from struggling. However, if we can submit to the change that God wants to do in our life through the direction he gives through his commands and his insight, we will go much deeper in our relationship.
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In the second part of her True Worship message, Melanie Bertoglio takes us deeper into our motives behind our worship. Melanie talks about how true worship is essential to the body of Christ, just as much as any other part that we are obedient to. However, we must constantly check ourselves to make sure that our worship is truly for God, because if we are getting caught up in the things surrounding our worship more than who we are worshipping, we cant get caught up “doing Christian things” the devil’s way.
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In the 6th Part of our study of Proverbs, Chatman sheds to light the idea that we were created for the path that wisdom calls us to. In fact its the path of wisdom that was the first meeting place where God and Adam would convene on in the garden, building there relationship up. And since the fall, God has been calling us back, out of the bushes and back onto the path with Him. Starting in Proverbs 2, Chatman begins to show us that the path of wisdom holds in store for us protection and provision, which allows us to continue down the path into deeper things.
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Does He get your praise? In a culture of personalization, likes and dislikes, Melanie Bertoglio asks this pertinent question boldly to the church. Do we spend more time criticizing the atmosphere around our worship time, than actually in the presence of God? Melanie draws out of scripture that we are called to worship God, and He deserves our praise. Rebelling against this, lines us up with the Deceiver, Lucifer, who sought to steal the honor and praise that only belongs to God.
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In the 5th part of the Proverbs series, Chatman brings a verse by verse comparison of the way Wisdom and Folly call us in chapter 9. As we see in the chapter, Wisdom and Folly have very different plans for us, through what they call us to. Our understanding of Folly’s plan for our life(which is destruction) will hopefully make us think twice before we take the bait.
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In Philippians 3, Paul encouraged the church of the day to “press on toward the goal in order to obtain the prize,” which was before them. In what amounted to crazy times with persecution of believers where false teachers who abounded in plenty were preying on the desperate, Paul called them to persevere after the truth! Pastor Ashley brings the same timely word for us as he challenges us, that even in the face of opposition we must not focus on what is going around us, rather we should “Press On” towards what is before us.
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From Malachi 3, Pastor Ashley teaches the church what God means when He commands us to not rob Him. God isn’t concerned with running out of gold for the streets of heaven, rather he doesn’t want us to rob Him of an opportunity to be bless from Him because of our obedience! God isn’t concerned with our tithe because has missing out on something, its because of what it will unlock in our lives by being obedient, that he encourages us to “test Him in this.”
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In his sermon, Remember, Pastor Ashley asks us, “What symbols do you have in life that cause you to remember a moment or a season of your life?” When preparing to partake of communion, we understand the imperative to examine ourselves and to remember Christ and His sacrifice. We understand that the bread and juice represent the body and the blood of Jesus. Pastor Ashley points out the additional imperative from John 6:56 to abide, which means (in the Greek) to “remain and continue to remain” connected to Jesus in everyday life, not just on Sundays and Wednesdays. The post Remember appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
In Part 4 of our series on Proverbs, Pastor Ashley shows us from Chapter 9 that wisdom dictates the quality of the life we will lead. Wisdom calls to us and should be our foundation. Scorning wisdom only brings suffering. The post Proverbs Part 4 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
In today’s culture of dispensable technology, Pastor Ashley speaks to the wisdom of 1st Thessalonians 5:21 which tells us to ,” Hold on to what is good.” From this passage, Pastor shows us how essential it is for the church to stop and take a look at the things that we are “throwing away”. If we want to continue to grow in the things of the Lord ,then we will have to start honoring the good things that God is placing in our lives.
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In the third part of our Proverbs study, Chatman Laxton brings in the idea that wisdom is a direct reflection of Christ in the New Testament. By looking through the lens of 1 Corinthians 1:30, and specifically the part that says “Jesus Christ has become our wisdom,” we can have a deeper understanding of how important the wisdom in Proverbs is for us. God fully intended His people to be wise, and as His people, we should be “waiting at wisdom’s doorpost” with expectation. The post Proverbs Part 3 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
In his message of “Essential: Excellence”, Chatman conveys the importance of Christians operating at the highest level. Through the message of Cain and Abel, Chatman brings to light that the favor Cain so desired could’ve been his had he only pursued excellence thoroughly. In our lives it’s important to the kingdom that we operate in excellence or else we soon will be facing disasters of our own.
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As we continue with our study of Proverbs, Pastor Ashley speaks to the ways that wisdom calls out to us. That wisdom is seeking us out in order to bless us with Godly principles that can pay dividends in our life.
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In this powerful word from Pastor Ashley, he discusses the word of Ezekiel 37, and the story of the dry bones in the valley. What looks to be a dry empty valley was soon to be filled with life, but God wasn’t going to do it by himself. See he wanted Ezekiel to speak prophetically and believe that God could make the place of desolation, thrive with life again. In our country today, we can not afford to sit idly by and let what we see with our natural eyes limit what God can do, nor can we let it hold back our tongues from speaking life into the situation. God’s Spirit is ready for us to take up the word that He has placed in us, and speak it forth, so that we can be the change agents for the Kingdom of Heaven.
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With the plethora of ways we have information at our fingertips, Pastor brings to light the alarming lack of wisdom we have in our country, even though we have all these tools at our disposal. The reason is, that we as a people, have moved away from the Proverbs of God and focused on the “proverbs” of man. If we will turn back to the wisdom that God gives, we will begin to see exponential changes in every facet of our lives! The post Proverbs Part 1 appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
Perhaps the most overlooked of the Ten Commandments is the commandment to keep the Sabbath holy. The failure of so many Christians to observe the Sabbath may well be the reason our culture is in the shape it is in today. Please listen as Pastor Ashley reminds us of the purpose and need for God’s people to obey all of the Ten Commandments. The post Essential: The Sabbath appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
In our first sermon of 2021, Pastor Ashley lays out the vision for the year, “Essential”. Focusing on the idea that the Word itself will help us adequately define what the word actually means. God says that we are all “Essential” to the work of the Kingdom, and He alone determines our purpose.
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In the last sermon of 2020, Pastor Ashley commissions us to continue to press in to the vision of 2020 by making ready our hearts and lives for the presence and the power of God to move.
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Christmas is about the miraculous birth of our Savior, Jesus the Christ. But it is about so much more for the Christian today. We live in troubled times, but we have a Wonderful Counselor who gives perpetual hope in spite of a world that has seemingly derailed. Listen to Pastor Ashley teach us about the great and Wonderful Counselor that gives us the opportunity to be a light in a dark world. The post Wonderful Counselor appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
In the second part of her Apply The Blood Feast On The Lamb, Melanie focuses on what it means to “Feast on the Lamb”. The partaking of the lamb goes beyond an outward act, into an inward representation of Christ and what He does within us. The Lamb purifies us, and we can not truly experience the power of God without this important concept of “feasting” on the Lamb.
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In response to last week’s message, Be Encouraged, Pastor Ashley continues from John 14 to teach that the way to be encouraged is to refuse to be dismayed. In a world that makes it easy to be dismayed, Christians have just as much reason to be encouraged as we ever has. God is still God, and He is still good. Why should we be dismayed? The post Be Encouraged, Do Not Be Dismayed appeared first on Christian Ministries Church.
In Melanie’s message, Apply the Blood Feast on the Lamb, Melanie reminds us of the significance of the Blood. The Blood makes a way for us in our lives that no other thing, person, or institution can. It’s from that knowledge that we can have true peace.
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In this message Pastor Ashley is talking about being encouraged. That God wants us to be an encourager no matter what the situation. That in this pandemic we need to not let the enemy get us discouraged, because God has already won this battle.
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