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Welcome to the weekly sermons of Pastor Mike and Suzanne Loftin at River of Life Church in Trinity Texas. To learn more about our church visit www.riveroflifetrinity.org
“Return to me and I will return to you”1. Romans 3:23
2. Psalms 51:5
3. John 3:16
4. Romans 5:8
5. Malachi 3:6-7
6. 2 Timothy 2:13
7. Malachi 1:11Thank you for listening!
The Gift Of MothersEphesians 6:1-3 NKJV I. Her Hands WorkProverbs 31:13-27II. Her Mouth Speaks Proverbs 31:26III. Her Heart Loves Proverbs 31:11-12Proverbs 17:22Proverbs 31:28Thank you for listening!
Introduction to new Bible Study - Part IIE. The Strongman
Luke 11:24-26F. Can Christians Be Possessed?
Matthew 6:24
James 3:11-12
1 Corinthians 10:21
1 Corinthians 3:16-17
1 Corinthians 6:19
1 John 4:4
1 Corinthians 2:12
1 John 5:18
Romans 12:1
John 8:36
Ephesians 6:11
1 Peter 5:8-9
James 4:7
2 Corinthians 10:3-5Thank you for listening!
A Mantle In Motion Acts 2:1-4 NKJVI. The Mantle of Fire.1 Thessalonians 5:19Luke 3:16II. Are You a Burning One or a Baking One?‘ We Are Fire Brands!’A firebrand is one who provokes, irritates and ignites.III. This Day We Fight For What We Are Mantled To Be!Ephesians 6:12IV. The Making of a Mantle.1 Kings 19:142 Timothy 1:6 AmpThank you for listening!
Introduction to new studyA. Attributes Of God
God is:
1. Spirit
2. Holy
3. Eternal
4. Infinite
5. Omnipresent
6. Omniscient
7. Omnipotent
8. Truth
9. Just
10. Righteous
11. Life
12. Unchangeable
13. Sovereign
14. Love
15. Faithful
16. Merciful
17. Provident B. Attributes Of The Devil
The devil is:
1. A liar
2. A murdered
3. A sower of discord
4. An adversary
5. Cunning
6. Wicked
7. Malignant
8. Cowardly
9. A tempter
10. A thief
11. Without principles
12. Proud
13. Deceitful
14. Fierce & cruel
15. Aggressive
16. A destroyer1 John 3:8
Ephesians 4:27 Amplified Bible
Genesis 4:7C. What Are Open Doors?
1. Lineage (Exodus 20:5)
2. Crisis
3. Ignorance D. Put On Your Armor
Ephesians 6:10-13
James 4:7
2 Timothy 2:15
Hosea 4:61. Faith Is The Key
Romans 10:17
Matthew 18:18-202. Our Part
Romans 13:12-14E. The Strongman
Luke 11:24-26F. Can Christians Be Possessed?
Matthew 6:24
James 3:11-12
1 Corinthians 10:21
1 Corinthians 3:16-17
1 Corinthians 6:19
1 John 4:4
1 Corinthians 2:12
1 John 5:18
Romans 12:1
John 8:36
Ephesians 6:11
1 Peter 5:8-9
James 4:7
2 Corinthians 10:3-5Thank you for listening!
New Levels, New Devils1. Jezebel
Revelation 2:20
Matthew 28:18-20
Luke 10:19
Ephesians 1:17-23
Ephesians 2:6
Ephesians 6:122. A Contending Church3. What You Tolerate Will Dominate The number 11 is the number of transition.The number 12 represents governmental authority.Thank you for listening!
Call to be Established
Established- unmovable, steadfast.
Introduction:
1 Corinthians 15:58 NIV
Galatians 5:1 NIV
Philippians 1:27 NIV
2 Peter 3:17 NIV
Ephesians 4:14-32 NKJVThank you for listening!
How Did I Get Here?The Prodigal’s Story.Luke 15:11-24 NKJV I. There’s consequences to the choices we make.II. Remember home and what you’ve been taught.III. The right to repent.IV. What you find when you RETURN.Thank you for listening!
7 Rules of Life
1. Make peace with your past so it won't disturb your present.
2. What other people think of you is none of your business.
3. Time heals almost everything.
Give it time.
4. No one is in charge of your happiness, except you.
5. Don't compare your life to others and don't judge them, you have no idea what their journey is all about.
6.Stop thinking too much.
It's alright not to know the answers.
7.SMILE.
You don’t own all the problems in the world.
Romans 12:2
2 Corinthians 5:17
Philippians 3:13-14
Philippians 4:6-7Thank you for listening!
“Laid Them Down”
Matthew 15:21-31 NKJV I.
When You Refuse To Let Go.
II. When Multitudes Come.
James 5:14-16
Matthew 4:23-24
III. Jesus Heals Them All.
Mark 16:17-18
1 Peter 5:7
Thank you for listening!
Doorkeepers of Revival - Lesson 8 Part II
authority: delegated power or the right to use the power that belongs to someone elseMatthew 28:18
Luke 10:19
Matthew 16:15-19
Acts 13:8-11
Mark 11:232. Five Keys to our Authority in Christ
a. We have authority because of our position in Christ
Ephesians 1:17-23
Colossians 1:13
b. We have authority when we SUBMIT to God’s authority
Matthew 8:10
James 4:7
c. We have authority because of the NAME of Jesus
Philippians 2:9-11
Mark 16:15-17
Acts 3:6
d. We have authority because of the Word of God
Psalm 119:89
Job 22:28
Psalm 103:20
Psalm 68:10-12
e. We have authority because of the BLOOD of Jesus
Revelations 12:11
Ephesians 6:12Thank you for listening!
America’s Need For Repentance!
Matthew 16:1-4 NKJV
I. Warning To Nineveh
Jonah 3:1-10
A) The King’s reaction
II. The Two Modern Eclipses.
Genesis 1:14
A) The first August 21,2017
B) The second April 8,2024. TOMORROW!
Matthew 24:12
III. A Call To Repentance!
Romans 1:25-28
Revelation 2:5
Jeremiah 6:16
2 Chronicles 7:14
Thank you for listening!
Doorkeepers of Revival - Lesson 8nominal: being such in name onlynamed as a mere matter of formbeing trifling in comparison with the actual or expectedminimal or insignificant 1. Jezebel Hates RevivalRevelations 2:20authority: delegated power or the right to use the power that belongs to someone elseMatthew 28:18Luke 10:19Matthew 16:15-19Acts 13:8-11Mark 11:232. Five Keys to our Authority in Christa. We have authority because of our position in ChristEphesians 1:17-22Colossians 1:13b. We have authority when we SUBMIT to God’s authorityMatthew 8:10James 4:7c. We have authority because of the NAME of JesusPhilippians 2:9-11Mark 16:15-17Acts 3:6d. We have authority because of the Word of GodPsalm 119:89Job 22:28Psalm 103:20Psalm 68:10-11e. We have authority because of the BLOOD of JesusRevelations 12:11Ephesians 6:12Thank you for listening!
Resurrection!
Mark 16:1-14 NKJV
I. The Resurrection means Jesus is who He claimed to be.
John 3:13, 9:4,14:12
Luke 1:35,4:41
II. The Resurrection means Jesus has the power He claimed to have.
Matthew 28:18
John 10:17-18
III. The Resurrection means Jesus did what He promised to do.
Mark 9:31
John 2:19-21
IV. The Resurrection matters because my sins can be forgiven.
1 Corinthians 15:20
V. The Resurrection matters because my present problems can be managed.
1 Corinthians 15:19
Romans 8:34
Philippians 3:13
Colossians 3:1-2
VI. The Resurrection matters because my future is secure.
Philippians 3:20
John 14:1-3
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Revelation 1:8
Thank you for listening!
Doorkeepers of Revival - Lesson 7 - Part II1. Breaking the Mold
Mark 8:31-33To sustain the presence and power of God, there must be a wine skin (church structure) that supports that goal. We can’t pour new wine into old wine skins!2. From Glory to GloryIf we are truly chasing God, he’s not going to remain in one spot. In revival, we grow from Glory to Glory. If you don’t grow with revival, it will outgrow you.3. Upper Room Experience They came out with a Spirit birthed, Spirit filled plan, that dictated everything they did from that point on.4. Cultivation of AtmosphereYou must have the contenders and the intercessors, pushing and pressing on behalf of those who don’t know or understand how to do so.5. Unity in Leaders is VitalDisunity is one of the primary enemies of revival, and has been the decline and downfall of many of them.6. Gear Church or River ChurchA gear is predictable, it’s always turning and going the same direction doing the same exact thing. But water, when poured, is always going to land in a different place. The spirit is a river!Thank you for listening!
The Unseen Power Of Palm Sunday!
Matthew 21:1-11 NKJV
Proverbs 27:1
James 4:13-16
Mark 10:45
1 Timothy 2:6
I. The Significance Of Palm Sunday.
Matthew 16:21-22
Hebrews 10:4-12
Zechariah 9:9
Revelation 19:11-16
II. Our Response To Jesus’ Approach.
Hebrews 10:26
A) Three possible reactions:
1) false praise
2) resistance
3) humble acceptance
Thank you for listening!
People Matter!
Luke 19:10 NKJV
John 20:21
I. Story of two men.
II. Connectors
III. The Setting.
Holy Week
John 12:20-33
IV. The Seekers.
Why did they seek Jesus?
1) Perhaps they were dissatisfied.
2) Maybe they were disillusioned.
3) It seems obvious they were desperate.
V. The Significance.
VI. Our Situation.
Thank you for listening!
Changed From The Inside Out
Ephesians 4:17-24 NKJV
Introduction:
A question we often ask,
‘ If I am a butterfly, why am I still crawling?’
Romans 2:6
Matthew 12:33-34
1 John 2:5-6, 15
1 John 3:9-10
I. Keep your eye on the target: Christlikeness.
II. Cut all ties to your former life.
1 Corinthians 15:33
III. Be renewed in your mind.
Romans 12:2
2 Corinthians 3:15
Psalm119:11
Colossians 3:8
IV. Put on a new you.
Galatians 2:20
Romans 6:14
Thank you for listening!
Doorkeepers of Revival - Lesson 71. Breaking the MoldMark 8:31-33To sustain the presence and power of God, there must be a wine skin (church structure) that supports that goal. We can’t pour new wine into old wine skins!2. From Glory to GloryIf we are truly chasing God, he’s not going to remain in one spot. In revival, we grow from Glory to Glory. If you don’t grow with revival, it will outgrow you.3. Upper Room ExperienceThey came out with a Spirit birthed, Spirit filled plan, that dictated everything they did from that point on.4. Cultivation of AtmosphereYou must have the contenders and the intercessors, pushing and pressing on behalf of those who don’t know or understand how to do so.5. Unity in Leaders is VitalDisunity is one of the primary enemies of revival, and has been the decline and downfall of many of them.6. Gear Church or River ChurchA gear is predictable, it’s always turning and going the same direction doing the same exact thing. But water, when poured, is always going to land in a different place. The spirit is a river!Thank you for listening!
This Is How I Fight My Battles.
2 Chronicles 29:1-11 (ESV)Consecration: Set apart for the exclusive use and glory of GodYou have access to all that you need when Jesus takes His rightful place in your life.This is how I fight my battles: All of me is all of yours.
Thank you for listening!
Doorkeepers of Revival - Lesson 61. Nonnegotiable ElementsWhatever we do:
We will not compromise, giving Holy Spirit time to move in the way he wants to move. We will not compromise teaching the truth of the Word of God.We will not remove the altar of prayer from the House of God. We will build the structure of our church around the Move of God. 2. Crossing over thresholdsThresholds are places we come to where we either go forward or backward. They are places where decisions must be made, battles must be fought, and transition must happen in order to cross over into greater capacity. They are places were pain tolerance is built, and spiritual authority is identified. Thresholds are places of graduating to the next, and if you don’t Learn how to cross, you’ll be stalled.3. Spiritual ladders, a type of threshold.Thank you for listening!
I’ll Be Up Again!
Micah 7:8 NKJV
I. Don’t Forget What You’ve Learned In God.
Hebrews 5:11-12
Proverbs 8:13
Exodus 20:20
Psalm 34:3-19
Proverbs 14:27
II. Fearing God And Worship Go Together.
Genesis 22:5,12
Proverbs 14:26
Psalm 22:1-3
III. God’s Call To Rise Up.
Judges 6:6-12Thank you for listening!
A Lasting Legacy
Mark 12:28-31 NKJV
I. A Legacy Of Loving God Completely.
Mark 10:17-22
II. A Legacy Of Loving Others.
Luke 10:28Thank you for listening!
Doorkeepers of Revival - Lesson 5 - Part II1. Prayer Brings HungerWhen the revival spirit is born through prayer, it will sustain a perpetual hunger for revival.2. Carnality Is a Barrier To RevivalWhen human carnality goes unchallenged, it will go unchanged.3. Do You Love To PrayIf we can learn to love to pray, revival is inevitable, and the outcome is limitless.4. The Prayer Foundation Must Go DeepThe size of the impact and influence of your church will be determined by the size of your personal and corporate prayer. Thank you for listening!
The Bringing Back
Jeremiah 32:26-27,30-42 NKJV
I. A Question Asked: Is Anything Too Hard For The Lord?
II. The Drawing Back.Thank you for listening!
Doorkeepers of Revival - Lesson 5
1. Place Of Prayer“Intentional pursuit takes you to the place of intentional prayer. Sustained revival takes sustained prayer.”“Prayer must be able to outcry the sin of the land before revival comes! When the sin of the city is crying louder than the voice of intercession, we will never see a new day of transformation.”“Event praying is hit and run praying AND WHEN WE RUN THE ENEMY IS OCCUPYING!”2. Prayer- Fulcrum Of The Church“If the weight of His glory is your quest, then prayer will be your priority.”fulcrum: a)the supporting point of a lever, the point on which it pivots
b) something that plays an essential role or serves as the center of an activity or situation
c. Is the person or thing that everything else depends on
d. Helps to bear the load, balance, the load, and distribute the load of a thingMatthew 16:19 Amp Bible
Ephesians 3:20 Amp Bible 3. Building Spiritual People Sustains Revival“To build a culture of revival, you have to be committed to building a spiritual house.”Galatians 5:16-17Thank you for listening!
Perseverance In Obedience
Jeremiah 37:11-17, 38:4-6,14-18
I. A Man Who Persevered.
A. Jeremiah was arrested (falsely) for deserting to the enemy.
B. Jeremiah was accused of demoralizing the army.
C. Jeremiah was asked to deliver the message to the king.
Luke 4:24
II. The Means To Persevere.
A. Stand by your convictions.
B. Make the right choices.
C. Maintain personal character.
D. Refuse to compromise.Thank you for listening!
Doorkeepers of Revival - Lesson 4
INTENTIONAL PURSUITpursuit: an effort to secure or attainThe act of following someone or something to try to catch them or it “Pursuit is a powerful element in our lives that requires discipline, deliberate focus, and effort. So we must intentionally emphasize a tenacious, focused pursuit of God, and his manifested presence.”Psalm 63:1-8Thank you for listening!
Rise Above Discouragement!
Jeremiah 20
I. Be honest- tell God how you feel.
( verse 7)
II. Be obedient-keep doing what you’ve been called to do.
(verse 9)
III. Be watchful-know that the Lord is with you.
(verse 11)
IV. Be worshipful-praise God with your whole heart.
( verse 13)
Praise does four things:
1) Praise recognizes a Provider.
2) Praise acknowledges a plan.
Jeremiah 29:11
3) Praise accepts the present.
4) Praise releases the power.
Psalm 22:3Thank you for listening!
Let Your Heart Be Broken
Jeremiah 8:5-13,20-22 NKJV
Introduction:
Matthew 9:36
Hebrews 5:7
I. Let your heart be broken by turning from your sin.
1 John 1:9
Luke 5:32
II. Let your heart be broken by practicing God’s Word.
James 1:22
James 1:21
III. Let your heart be broken by realizing the urgency of the hour.
Matthew 9:37-38
IV. Let your heart be broken when you see someone self-destruct.
V. Let your heart be broken by people refusing the cure.
Thank you for listening!
Make No Excuses
Jeremiah 1:4-14,17-19 NKJV
I. The Task Is To Demanding.
II. My Talent Is Inadequate.
Matthew 3:17
III. The Time Is Not Right.
IV. The Teaching Is Dangerous.
V. Do I Have To Go Now?Thank you for listening!
DOORKEEPERS OF REVIVAL A. The Mark of His Presence
1 Kings 8:43 (Amplified Bible)token: a) a characteristic or mark of
something
b) a visible or tangible
representation of a fact 1. What are we known for?
Exodus 33:15-16“When we remove the emphasis from His manifested presence, we have nothing of substance to offer the world.”B. Marked Ones Are Firebrandsbranding: mark made by burning provoke: stimulate or give rise to a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one, in someoneThank you for listening!
Encouragement When You Need It The Most!
Philippians 4:4-13 NKJV
I. Choose Joy In Times Of Anxiety.
Acts 16:22-25
II. In An Immoral World, Choose An Intentional Path Of Purity.
Philippians 4:8-9
III. Learn Contentment In Every Life Situation.
Philippians 4:10-13
John 14:27Thank you for listening!
Doorkeepers of Revival 1. Threshold MomentsCapacity:
a. the amount that something can produce
b. the ability or power to do, experience or understand something
c. a specific role or position Tenacity:
a. the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly
b. being very determined
c. the quality or fact of continuing to exist, persistence Sustain:
a. cause to continue or be prolonged for an extended period or without interruption
b. bear the weight without breaking or falling 2. What Is Revival?“Your level of desire and hunger will be met with that exact level of demonic resistance and warfare.” 3. What Is A Doorkeeper?
Numbers 7:4-9 4. Jacob Becomes A Doorkeeper
Genesis 28:16-17“We have to prioritize His presence above everything else and it must drive everything else.” 5. Finding Your Peniel
Genesis 32:24-26“You will leave every encounter with a limp, with a new understanding of your identity and a touch of heaven in your heart.”Thank you for listening!
Victim Or Victor?
You Choose.
John 5:1-9 NKJV I. Life has a way of reducing us to a routine.
II. All around us are people trapped by life.
A) Traps:
1) apathy
2)insecurity
3)inferiority
III. What you can become!
IV. When Jesus comes to us!
V. Changing from Victim to Victor!
3 things critical for our healing and changing roles:
1) You must want to be healed.
2) Release your Hang ups and your Hang ons.
3) See yourself as God sees you.
VI. Notice the conclusion.
Victim or Victor?
You choose.Thank you for listening!
Praise!
Psalm 150 NKJV
I. Ways To Praise!
Hebrew words for praise:
1) yadah - to worship with extended hands.
Psalm 107:15
2) todah- to give thanks with uplifted hands.
Psalm 50:23
3) barak- to kneel before God with adoration.
Psalm 95:6
4) shabach- to shout loudly and triumphantly.
Psalm 47:1
5) tehillah- to praise God with singing.
Psalm 33:1
6) guwl- to rejoice with exceeding joy, to twirl.
Psalm 118:24
7) shabach- to lie prostate in worship.
Psalm 29:2
But the premier word for praise is halal.
It means to boast, rave, shine forth, to celebrate, and to appear clamorously foolish.Hallelujah is a Hebrew contraction formed by combining halal and Yahweh.
II. Hallelujah.
13 times in Psalm 150, the Psalmist writes “Praise the Lord” or Hallelujah.
The where:
The why:
The how:
The who:Thank you for listening!
To Make It To The EndMatthew 24:12-13
Greek for endure - yemetreTo suffer, bear, tolerate, to put up withHebrew- To withstand, to stand, bear, resist, hold on, to hold one's ground.I. The Battles Of Life.2 Corinthians 4:8-9Perplexed- completely baffled and puzzled. Isaiah 55:8-9Romans 8:28-39II. Knowing Our Destiny2 Corinthians 4:16-18Philippians 3:20-21III. Maintaining Our Focus2 Corinthians 5:6-10Thank you for listening!
Two Men, Two Ways, Two Destinies
Psalm 1:1-6 NKJV
I. Influences.
1 Peter 2:2-3
1 Peter 1:13
II. Images
The Blessed Life:
1)The Fruitful Life.
John 15:8
2) The Enduring Life.
Matthew 24:13, 1 Corinthians 10:13
3) The Flourishing Life.
3 John v.2
Deuteronomy 28:13
The Wicked Life.
1) No stability in life.
2) No hope in the life to come.
III. God’s Interest.
2 Chronicles 16:9
2 Timothy 2:19
Psalm 115:12
Matthew 10:29-31Thank you for listening!
We Need To Revisit The MangerLuke 2:7Matthew 1:24-25,2:1-12Revelation 19:11-16I. The Miraculous Birth.II. Worship Of Wise Men.III. Plot To Destroy Jesus.IV. The Returning King.Thank you for watching!
Living With People
1 Peter 3:8-12 NKJV
I. Peter’s principles for living around others:
1) Strive for unity.
Amos 3:3
Matthew 12:25
2) Show compassion.
3) Love as brothers and sisters.
4) Practice humility.
5) Be courteous.
6) Work at being a blessing.
Conclusion:
Why should we live this way? First,it is the secret to a good life.
Second, it is what the Lord expects of us.Thank you for listening!
When God Seems Inattentive.
2 Chronicles 16:9a
Psalm 34:15
I. Seasons Of Feeling Abandoned.
1) David’s questioning.
Psalm 22:1-2,6-8 NKJV
Psalm 13:1-2
2) Even Jesus experienced this feeling.
Matthew 26:38-39
Matthew 27:46
II. Why The Silence.
Three reasons why God may be silent.
1) God has already spoken.
Psalm 119:89-90
2) God has an appointed time.
Habakkuk 2:3
3) God desires our undivided attention.
Psalm 46:10
III. Suggestion During This Season.
1) Go back to what you know.
Psalm 42:6
••• Never forget in the dark what God told you in the light.•••
2) Trust more not less.
2 Corinthians 5:7
3) Be ready to receive your promise/ blessing.
Psalm 30:5,7,11-12Thank you for listening!
The Idol Of Power!
Jeremiah 10:5 NIV
I. The Power Problem. The First Sin.
Genesis 3:1-5
1) The original temptation was to resent the limits God put on us.
II. The King Who Got It All Wrong.
1) He begins well and is blessed by the Lord.
2 Chronicles 26:1-5
2) As he becomes powerful, pride leads to his ruin.
2 Chronicles 26:15-21
Three lessons from the life of Uzziah:
1) The issue is not with power itself but with our corrupt heart.
2) A creeping sense of entitlement is an indication that power is becoming an idol.
3) A lack of accountability is a sure sign a wreck is about to occur.
III. The Idol Of Power Will Wreck Your Life.
1) It will wreck your relationship with God.
2)It will wreck your relationship with others.
3) And lastly, it will wreck you.
Thank you for listening!
What Blind Men Can See!
Matthew 9:27-31 NKJV
I. They Can See And Believe That Christ Has The Power To Open Their Eyes.
Luke 1:37
••Nothing happening or changing in your life? Might want to check your faith!••
II. They See A Need To Praise God.
Matthew 9:31
John 12:32
Psalm 34:1-3
III. Blind Men See That The World Will Try Stop You From Reaching Jesus.
Mark 10:46-52
Philippians 4:19
IV. Most Are Spiritually Blind.
Isaiah 59:10
Isaiah 42:16Thank you for listening!
The Idol Of Success
Luke 12:16-21 NIV
I. Success and Sin.
1) to make a difference in the world.
Genesis 1:26-27
2) we’ve been corrupted by sin.
II. Signs of the Success Idol.
1)
2)
3)
III. Four Biblical Ideas About Success.
1) Biblical success is Spirit-empowered.
1 Corinthians 2:4-5
2) Biblical success does not exclude suffering.
Philippians 1:28
3) Biblical success finds its expression in serving others.
Luke 22:24-27
4) Biblical success is faithfulness to the call of Christ.
Philippians 3:7-11Thank you for listening!
It makes no sense!
It makes no sense. Judges 3:31 NKJVJudges 5:6 NKJV1 Corinthians 1:26-29 NLTThe impossible becomes possible through means that makes no sense.*All God needs is ALL OF YOU.Thank you for listening!
The Idolatry Of Money
Jeremiah 10:5 NIV
I. Greed Hides
Luke 12:15
1) We cannot see our own greed.
2) Money has a seductive power.
II. Money As A Master.
1) Greed is specifically called idolatry.
Colossians 3:5
2) It makes us slaves to money.
Luke 16:13
III. Digging Deeper.
1) Deep idols of our soul.
••a deep desire for influence and power.
••a deep longing for approval and acceptance.
••a deep thirst for emotional and physical Acceptance.
••a deep need for control.
IV. So What Is The Solution?
••Money promises what Only God Can Give!
1) The story of Zacchaeus.
Luke 19:5-9••To the extent you grasp the Gospel, money will have no dominion over you!
2 Corinthians 8:9Thank you for listening!
Which Man Are You?
3 John (NKJV)
I. A Little Background.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
2 Corinthians 4:10
•••If people have a difficult time distinguishing you from the world, chances are you are of the world.•••
1 Timothy 4:16
II. Gaius- A Man Whose Soul Prospered.
1) Built his life on the Word of God.
2) He was generous.III. Diotrophes- A Man Who Wanted Preeminence.
1) He was a self promoter.
2) Was rebellious to Spiritual Authority.
Hebrews 13:17
3) He spoke slander.
4) He was vindictive.
5) Not a worthy role model.
Romans 14:13-16
1 Corinthians 8:9-13
IV. Demetrius-A Man To Pattern After.
1) He had a good report from everyone.
2) He made the Gospel attractive.
Titus 2:10Thank you for listening!
The Miracle Of Breaking In!
Mark 2:1-12 NKJV
I. A Man Carried By Four.
James 2:17
James 4:7
II. Strong Man’s House.
Mark 3:27
2 Things Happen:
1) We bind things
2) Or we allow things to bind us.
III. The Challenge Before Us.
Matthew 18:18-19Thank you for listening!
Kingdom BuildersI. The Kingdom of God Is A Revolution.1) Christ is Risen1 Corinthians 15:20-222) Christ is Reigning.Acts 2:32-353) Christ is Returning.John 14:3, 1Thessalonians 4:16II. Building The Kingdom Of God Here And Now.1) God love’s generosity.2 Corinthians 9:6-82) God is sufficient.3) God enlarges the harvest.2 Corinthians 9:10-11Thank you for listening!
What About Jesus?
John 12:25-32 NKJV
I. It’s About Jesus…Not Us.
Romans 12:2
Ephesians 1:21-22
II. It’s About His Glory.
Romans 11:36
1 Corinthians 10:31
Psalm 115:1
III. It’s About His Mission.
John 20:21-23Thank you for listening!
Kingdom Builders
Luke 12:32 NKJV
Ephesians 2:19-20
Matthew 16:19
2 Peter 1:10-11
Matthew 7:21
I. Primary Teaching Of Jesus’ Ministry.
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II. Power And Authority.
Luke 9:1-2
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Acts 1:8
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III. Building The Kingdom Of God Here And Now!
1 Timothy 6:11-12
1) Fan vs Warrior
Ephesians 3:20
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3)Thank you for listening!
In A Pit On A Snowy Day
2 Samuel 23:20-21 NKJV
I. What Difference Did It Make For Him?
••• It seems our fights are never at the right time or place.
II. We Are In A Fight!
•••Fight and keep the Faith!
••• He who brought you to it, Will See You Through It!
III. Look At The Caliber Of Men Here!
IV. Know Who The Enemy Is!
1 Peter 5:8
•••Watch out for distractions!
V. Do Not Under Or Over Estimate The Enemy!
1John 4:4
••• The God in you is greater!
VI. Here In The Pit.
•••Benaiah chased the lion into the pit!
VII. He Was Not Numbered With The Three.Thank you for listening!
3 Unexpected Ways God Uses To Help Us Become Like Jesus
Romans 8:29 NKJV
Ephesians 4:15I. God Uses Trouble To Teach Us To Trust Him.
Mark 14:32-34,36
Numbers 33:2
2 Corinthians 4:17II. God Uses Temptation To Teach Us To Obey.
Matthew 4:1,10
Philippians 4:8
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10III. God Uses Wrongdoings To Teach Us To Forgive.
Matthew 27:39-44
Luke 23:34
Ephesians 4:32
Genesis 50:20
Philippians 2:5Thank you for listening!
Thankful Luke 17:11-19 NKJV
I. A Story Of One. II. New Testament Instruction. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 III. Paul’s Attitude. Philippians 4:11 IV. Remember Our Destination. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 Philippians 3:20 Hebrews 12:28 NLT
To Win Some..
1 Corinthians 9:19-27 NKJV
I. Our Dilemma.
Matthew 7:13-14
Isaiah 5:14
II. Multitude To Harvest.
Matthew 9:37
John 4:35
III. Our Methods.
1 Corinthians 15:33
The Point Of No Return.
Psalm 57:1-7 NKJV
I. When You Focus On God.
II. When You Focus On Man.
III. Encourage Your Faith.
Ephesians 4:27
2 Corinthians 10:4
Message:
God is Already There
- 1 Chronicles 14:8-16
I. The Move of the Enemy
II. God's Instruction
III. Joshua's Encounter
- Joshua 5:13-15
Message:
The World View and the Word View. Matthew 16:13-20 NKJV I. The World View. 1) Caesarea Philippi 2) Who do men say I am? 3) Who do you say I Am? II. The Word View.
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Bread In The House
- Ruth 1:1-16 NKJV
I. Leaving Because of Famine
II. Left Alone
III. Bread Back In The House
IV. I'll Not Leave You
The Nameless Mother
- Matthew 15:21-28
I. Pressures On Mothers Today
II. A Study On Mothers
III. Pressures On Mothers is Nothing New
IV. The Nameless Mother With Great Faith
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She crossed great barriers.
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She was persistent.
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Made no claim for herself.
Nehemiah 2:11-20
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Nehemiah makes a secret tour of Jerusalem and her walls
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Nehemiah meets with the leaders of Jerusalem
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The opposition rises in response to the work of God
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Nehemiah’s answer to his opponents
Paul's Method - The Power of God
- 1 Corinthians 2:1-16
- Romans 16:20
- Proverbs 9:11-12
- Ephesians 1:16-17
- Isaiah 64:4
- Romans 8:18-23
Message:
A Wall of Fire
- Zechariah 2:1-10
!. The Wall Principle
- Proverbs 25:28
II. God Will Be Our Wall
III. Life At The Center
- Matthew 6:33
I'm Leaving, But I Need To Tell You Some Things
- John 14:23-29
I. Keep On Keeping On
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John 14:15,23-24
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1 John 2:3
II. I Am Sending Another Comforter
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John 14:26
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Acts 1:4-8
III. Carry On After I'm Gone
- John 14:27
IV. Rejoice Because I Am Leaving
- John 14:28
V. Arise and Let Us Go
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1 Corinthians 15:51-52
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1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Getting You Settled Message:
Getting You Settled
- John 21:1-25 NKJV
I. Going Back
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1 Peter 2:9
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Proverbs 3:6
II. Familiar Instruction
III. Provision Awaiting
IV. The Reinstating of Peter
V. Others
So It's Come Down to This - Luke 24:1-12 I. He Told Them It Would Happen - John 2:19 - Matthew 16:21 - Matthew 17:22-23 - Mark 8:31 - Luke 24:7 II. The Early Morning Visit III. The Revealing of Himself - John 20:19-29 IV. His Proclamation - Revelation 1:4 - Revelation 1:18
The Coming of the King
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Matthew 21:1-11
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Zechariah 9:9
I. The Rightful King
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Genesis 49:10-16
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1 Kings 1:38-39
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Psalms 118:26
II. The Victorious King
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Psalms 118:25
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1 Peter 2:22
III. The Gentle King
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Exodus 4:22
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Isaiah 53:7
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Isaiah 62:11
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John 3:16
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Acts 8:32
Why Brokenness?
- Psalm 46:1-2 NKJV
I. The Bible And Brokenness.
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Psalm 51:16-17
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Psalm 34:18
II. Defining Brokenness.
- 2 Corinthians 4:7
III. Responding In You Season Of Brokenness.
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Galatians 2:20
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Romans 8:29
Wrong responses to brokenness:
Anger
Argument
Right responses to brokenness:
Analysis
Acceptance
Abandonment
Knowing Who Jesus Is
- John 8:12-32
I. The Light of the World
II. Bearing Witness
'Validated By The Father'
III. I Am Going Away
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John 14:1-4
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1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
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Philippians 3:20
IV. Being Disciples
You Can Have a Miracle
- John 6:5-13 NKJV
I. Miracles were for the purpose of teaching.
II. Look at the Story a little closer.
III. Consider the Abundance of Jesus.
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Luke 5:11-32 NKJV
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Mark 2:9-11 NKJV
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James 5:14-15 NKJV
IV. God is still a Miracle Working God!
What About Them?
- Mark 7:1-9 (NKJV)
I. Coming From Jerusalem
II. Looking at Others
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Luke 18:9-14 (NIV)
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Matthew 9:36 (NIV)
III. Jesus' Response
- James 2:18 (NIV)
The Miracle of Breaking In
- Mark 2:1-12
I. Man Carried By Four
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James 2:17
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James 4:7
II. Strong Man's Houses
-Mark 3:27
III. The Challenge Before Us
- Matthew 18:18-19
Message:
Sifted
I. Jesus Informs Peter
II. Sometimes Sifting is Good
- Matthew 13:24-30
III. Though You're Tested. HOLD ON!!!
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Genesis 50:20
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John 16:33
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Romans 5:3-4
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1 Corinthians 10:13
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James 1:2-4,12
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1 Peter 1:6-7
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1 Peter 5:10
Message: Speaking With Authority. Mark 16:15-18 NKJV
I. Careful What You Release. Psalm 34:1, 37:30 Proverbs 10:14, 13:3 Micah 7:5 Proverbs 18:21
II. Stop It..!!!! Titus 1:11 James 3:9-10
III. Speaking With Authority. Matthew 7:29 Mark 4:39-41 Luke 4:22 Mark 11:23-24 Romans 4:17 Acts 1:8
Message: The God In You - 1 John 4:4 I. Do You Believe? - Mark 9:24 - Mark 11:22 Knowing the God in you is greater than the devil you face.
II. Put to the Test 1. David - 1 Samuel 17 2. Moses - Exodus 14 3. Three Hebrew Boys - Daniel 3 4. Daniel - Daniel 6 5. Paul - Acts 16,28
III. Knowing Your Position - Matthew 17:20 - Romans 8:37-39 - Isaiah 54:17 - 1 Peter 5:8
Speaking To Your Situation..
Luke 13:10-17 NKJV
I. There Was A Woman.
II. What About You.
Matthew 10:1
Mark 16:17-18
Acts 1:8, 2:3-4
III. Jesus First Talked To The Spirit.
James 5:14-15
If Then - Part 3 - Coloissnas 3:13-25 - 1 Corinthians 13:13 - 1 Peter 4:8 - Philippians 4:7 - Proverbs 23:7
If Then - Colossians 3:5-13 - Ephesians 2:2 - Titus 3:3 - 1 Peter 2:9 - 2 Corinthians 5:17 - Romans 12:2 - 2 Corinthians 4:16 - Philippians 3:13 - Isaiah 43:18,25
Merry Christmas to everyone from River of Life Church!
Message: Salvation has come - His Name is Jesus! - Luke 1:26-38 - Luke 2:7, 21-40 I. God Sends Gabriel II. The Promised Prophecy III. Nothing Impossible with God IV. Jesus' Birth V. The Promise Seen and Held VI. Jesus' Life
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If Then - Colossians 3:1-4 - Romans 6:6-11 - John 17:22-26 - Philipians 3:20 - Matthew 6:19-20 - Galatians 2:20, 5:24 - 2 Corinthians 5:9 - 1 Thessalonians 1:10 - 1 John 3:2 - 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17 - Revelations 5:9-10 - Revelations 19:11-16
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Message: What Do You See? - Matthew 13:16-17 I. Eyes of Compassion - Matthew 9:36 II. Dead Senses - Matthew 13:13-15 - Mark 8:18 III. Compassion in Action - Luke 10:30-37
What are you seeing? How are your senses?
I'm Thankful -Psalm 100 I. Come Before His Presence II. Knowing He is God - Psalm 23 III. Enter His House With Thanks IV. God is Good!
Release the Sound
Sound Waves: Sound Waves: They are also called longitudinal waves because the air vibrates along the same direction as the wave travels.
The Stars: The entire universe moves around the rhythm of sound.
- Psalms 19:1
Whales & Dolphins: They follow the sound they are making and it determines where they are going.
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1 Corinthians 4:8
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Jeremiah 4:19
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Joel 2:1
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Psalms 118:15
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1 Chronicles 29:11
Praising God will change the trajectory of your life.
- 1 John 5:4
Speak your faith and not your doubt and your life will follow.
- Colossians 2:15
David & Goliath
- 1 Samuel 17:42-51
The Battle of Jericho
- Joshua 6:2-5, 20
Elijah & the Prophets of Baal
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1 Kings 18:20-21,36-39
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Acts 2:2
A More Opportune Time
- Luke 4:1-13
I. The Attack on Jesus
II. Swept Houses/Not Filled
- Matthew 12:43-45
III. Betrayal of Judas
- Luke 22:3-6
IV. Satan's Tactics
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1 Peter 5:8-11
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Ephesians 4:26-27
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James 1:14
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James 4:7
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Hebrews 2:18
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1 Corinthians 10:13 What opportunity are you giving the enemy in your life? Follow along with the sermon on the bible app or by following this link: http://bible.com/events/46519112
Clear Sight - Matthew 7:1-5, 15-23 I. The Problem with Only Seeing Outward 1. Unclear Vision 2. When we clearly see - John 4:35 II. Spiritual Sight 1. False Prophets 2. Good and Bad can not mix - Galatians 5:22-23 3. Fruit Production - Proverbs 11:30 III. The Final Judgment 1. Man's response - 2 Corinthians 5:10 - Galatians 6:4 2. Eternal Direction - Matthew 7:13-14
Pulling Down Shame’s Stronghold..
John 8:2-11 NKJV
I. Guilt - Both Good And Bad.
1) Conviction
John 16:8
2 Corinthians 7:10
2) Condemnation ( this is the work of Satan)
Revelation 12:10
Romans 8:1
II. Living With Shame.
III. Pulling Down Shame’s Stronghold.
2 Corinthians 10:4-7
Romans 12:2
Ephesians 6:16-17
Romans 5:20
2 Corinthians 5:16-17
Reflections of Christ
- Matthew 5:13-16
- Our Responsibility a. Salt b. Light II. Here For a Purpose
- John 17:15 Holding to Traditions
- 2 Thessalonians 2:15
Breaking Free
- Mark 5:1-20
I. Chained by the Enemy
II. Jesus Command Deliverance
III. We Need Understanding
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Romans 1:16
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Malachi 4:2
Wake Up Time I. Religion vs Relationship 1. Proclaiming the True God 2. Not anything fashioned by the hands of man.
II. Boundaries set by God 1. Created everyone of mankind and pre-determined their region and boundary 2. Our Purpose to worship
III. Time to Change 1. Our worship is not an image 2. God overlooked ignorance, but commands everyone to repent! 3. Judgment is coming. Starts at the House of God.