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Bishop Eddie Gross
Jesus did something perplexing... He went to John the Baptist to be baptized. This is challenging because it makes us ask.. "Why would a sinless Jesus be baptized by a sinful man?" John's response was fitting "Lord You come to me to be baptized? I need You to baptize me!" Don't miss today's powerful Message "John the Baptist Wasn't Wrong"
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Today we're doing Sunday Table talk.. just real talk with Bishop and Lady Cledra..
Topic: Stop Trying To change!
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We often say "all things works to our good" when we've come through our trials, but the truth is that's only true if we go through our trials in faith! You do not want to go through just to go through. So how do we ensure that our trials indeed work together for our good? Glad you asked and we'll answer that question today - Don't miss this life changing message!
Have you ever gone through a battle that really challenged your faith? You couldn't see how you were going to make it through, or how God could possibly turn your situation around, a time when belief was all you had left? Good news today! We will share how to continue to believe when belief is all you got! Don't miss this life changing message!
Today we examine a man who sat waiting and wanting for his healing. He waited so long until he reached the point where he no longer believed his healing would come. We, too, have things that we're waiting for that has taken so long that we have reached the place where we are challenged to believe whether what we desire is still possible. Good news today: You Wait is OVER! Don't miss this life changing message!
Today we're doing Sunday Table talk.. just real talk with Bishop and Lady Cledra.. Topic: How do I fit church in my already packed out schedule?
Today we examine a man who sat waiting and wanting for his healing. He waited so long until he reached the point where he no longer believed his healing would come. We, too, have things that we're waiting for that has taken so long that we have reached the place where we are challenged to believe whether what we desire is still possible. Good news today: You Wait is OVER! Don't miss this life changing message!
Being a kingdom Influencer is fundamental to our discipleship for Christ. We spend so much effort trying to FIT IN but we're called/created to STAND OUT. God called us to be Kingdom Influencers by being LIGHT in a world of darkness.. Don't miss this life changing message "Kingdom Influencer pt2"
d For Destiny Church - Knightdale We live in the new reality of INFLUENCERS. They're every where - politics, business, even social media. But being an INFLUENCER is not new.. Jesus called us the "Salt" of the Earth essentially commanding us to influence the world around us. How do we do that as believers? Let's find out.. Don't miss this impactful message series: Kingdom Influencers
Part 3 of this series: Setbacks: Here's the truth, God doesn't always turn our circumstances around when we want Him to.. in fact, it can seem that God is slow to respond to us. How do we endure? How do we make it through our difficulties when it seems that God doesn't hear us? Today we answer these questions "Faith to Endure Your Setbacks" Don't miss this life changing message.
Setbacks Part2 - It takes courage to face our failures and our setbacks. Most times we try to simply - move on! But there are times when God will call us to face out failures and He will call us to return to face our setbacks. Today we will discuss having the Courage to Face Your Setbacks!
God's warning to Israel was - Do not forget who brought you into the land! Don't miss this powerful message - Lessons From the Wilderness.
Series: "SETBACKS Part 1" - We all suffer setbacks, when things don't go as we planned or when we fall short of who we are in Christ. The tendency is to cry "Lord get us OUT" when God wants to get us THROUGH. Patience is key to receiving the blessings intended even in our setbacks.. "Patience for your setbacks" - don't miss this life changing message!
Hosea declared: My people are destroyed because of a lack of knowledge. Today we address the issue of sage burning. Here's a principle we must understand: Being ignorant of a thing does not absolve us from the repercussions/consequences. God's word speaks clearly on this matter. Don't miss today's message
We all have made bad decisions - like good decisions, bad decisions have lasting effects. Bad decisions can leave us with consequences to be dealt with for years. But there is good news, there are things we can do to prevent some bad decisions as well as some actions we can take to recover. Today we will look at "How to Recover From a Bad Decision" Don't miss this life changing message!
What things in your life has the enemy shut up and shut down that are rightfully yours? What's shut up and shut down behind a wall? The enemy would rather you stay outside the wall and pretend - you know.. "fake it till you make it" But what is rightfully your through Christ is just on the other side of a wall. And we declare today It’s time for your wall to fall... Don't miss this life changing message!
It is human to forget things, but there are something that are too important to forget. To forget is not just failing to remember, but it is also neglecting to behave appropriately. When we forget what God has done in our lives, it causes us to fail to behave/respond appropriately. In this message we'll talk how to "Set the Reminder" so we do not forget. Don't miss this life changing message
Do you sometime feel like God seems to bless some while others seem to continue to struggle? Is God fair? Does He have favorites? What we are sure of is that God is not a respecter of persons, He does NOT have favorites.. What He has done for others in the Bible He will do for us, if we have the faith to "Take The Opportunity". Will you take the opportunity God has given you to experience Him on a deeper level? Don't miss this life changing message
Too often we're asking God to do what He's already done and to give us what is already ours. What is it that you're believing God for? What is it that you're waiting for God to release to you? God's message to us today is simple, He has already done His part.. now we must GO GET IT! Don't miss this life changing message
Hear this: God wants to bring you into a New Place! His place of blessings and His place of promise. But in order to walk into the new we must first understand what's necessary for us to get there and to be able to STAY there. Don't miss today's message "What's Necessary For The New Place"
The Bible declares that we're Blessed - meaning nothing missing, nothing lacking, and all things in order. Yet, we can feel as if we're trying really hard to live this life in Christ but not seeing any results. Is there an area in your life where you're just not seeing any changes? Be encouraged, you're not alone . Today's Message "How to Get Kingdom Results" Don't miss this life changing message!
We do not get to decide which challenges life will hand us.. but we do get to decide how we will respond. Today we will look at God's command to "Rejoice in the Lord, Always" When difficult times come, we can allows ourselves to be robbed of our joy, or we can choose to rejoice. Perpetual victim or continuous victor... it's OUR CHOICE!
Here's the truth - it's not hard to let go of the things that we don't like, don't want, or isn't working out like we expected... but can we let go when God is calling for the things we like? Our ways, our agendas, our expectations of how things should go? Some of the things that God wants us to let go of are the very things we value the most. "Can You Just Let It Go?" - Don't miss this life changing message!
What do you do when it seems that year after year you are struggling with the same challenges? What do you do when you're facing ANOTHER year with the same pain? Today the message GOD has is "The Power of Persistence"
It is God's will for us to give him thanks for all thing. We're conditioned to want to give Him thanks for the things we perceive as good, but what about the others things.. you know .. the not-so-good things? Yes, those too! Bishop Eddie Gross shows us how to thank God for it all. Don't miss this life changing message
God conforms us to the image of Christ by transforming our thinking. We can live from a perspective of victory when we have the mindset of Christ Don't miss today's life changing message
Ever feel like "Lord what's THIS? What else can possibly happen? How in the world do I get through THIS?" Paul looked at THOSE things of his past to shape his perspective on THIS thing. Drawing from THOSE things that you've already gone through can reveal the truth of what you can believe in THIS thing. Don't miss today's life changing message
The truth: Sometimes we try to walk out this christian life in our own strength, in our own might, many falter and give up because living a Christian life is NOT EASY. No matter how perfect we try to appear, without God none of us can make it… we must place our hope, our trust, and our confidence solely on God and God alone. Don't miss this life changing message!
The Lord has a way of providing exactly what we need in the moment that we need it - especially during our hard seasons. Season when we’re dealing with so much death, so much uncertainty, so much pain, so many compounding issues. Here’s the good news, God is going to get us through.. we will make it through. He will give us a WORD that speaks strength to our weariness! He may not get us OUT of the hard seasons, but He will send us a WORD to get us through!
The enemy wants to make us feel defeated, worried, and uncertain. He uses our addictions, habits, and our pasts to keep us in bondage. But we have Jesus, and every name is under His feet, and if it's under Jesus' feet, that means it's ALL Under Your Feet. Don't live another day allowing what's under you to live above you! Don't miss this life changing message!
Ever feel like you're going from storm to storm, from trial to trial, from one issue to the next? "Lord, can I get a break?" It can feel like it's just too much. But what happens TO US most time isn't ABOUT US and that God is working His greater plan. If God allowed it we WILL get through it because we're In God's Hands! Don't miss this life changing message!
Today we look at a broken man who was lame, discarded, living in obscurity, and forgotten - deemed unworthy to be blessed! But because of faithfulness to a covenant, this man entire life was changed. He's a reflection of all of us found by the amazing grace of Christ - we, who are BROKEN BUT STILL BLESSED! Don't miss this life changing message!
The Reality - We’re living in a world ripe with idolatry, sin, and all manner of evil. We're told that the church is out of date , disconnected, and void of any real answers for the issues and the problems we face. Social injustices in a flawed economy with a global pandemic - It can be too and it can cause us to begin to question: Is Christ the right choice? We will answer this question today! Don't miss this life changing message!
You cannot avoid struggles and suffering- they're a part of the human existence. Your perspective on your struggles makes a difference! Get ready for the NEW YOU AFTER THIS! Don't miss this life changing message.
How did a poor widow with a two copper coins stop the heavens and got Jesus' attention? In God's kingdom, it's not how much you give but how less you keep. Jesus uses the giving of a poor widow to teach us kingdom truth about true worship and sacrifice. Don't miss this life changing message
Life can be overwhelming due to sudden traumatic events or long and protracted life challenges; they can bring us to the end of US - where we’re emotionally tired and overwhelmed. Maybe that’s exactly where God wants to meet us! God has an answer for life in overwhelm! Don’t miss this life changing message!
God has a purpose and calling for each one of us ; and He promised a prize for those of us who will commit to the pursuit of His calling. This prize requires and demands that we abandon a casual pursuit of the Kingdom. You can only achieve your prize when you RUN YOUR RACE! Don't miss this life changing message!
Truth is, there are many believers who unable to verbalize the disappointments that have brought doubt into their hearts concerning God. It's a place that we can all find ourselves when we expect God to perform and not pursue Him through relationship.There is hope! Don't miss this life changing message "Lord, I Still Believe"
We all have gone through things that were devastating, painful, and extremely hurtful. For many of us the scars are still there.. but we must be careful not to allow those things to make us bitter. Bitterness is the trap that will keeps us confined in the jail cell of you past hurts. "I refuse to be bitter" will helps of to better not bitter! Don't miss this life changing message
The reality is this: Serving God comes at a HIGH cost. God allows us to endure hard and painful circumstances. In fact, we're called to them. We remove the limitations from the limitless God when we stand for Him in hard situations..He is ABLE and He WILL deliver! It's time to take the limits of the limitless God pt4!
When our circumstances become dire, our faith can be challanged. We then place limitations of God be what we believe is possible. Pt 3 of the series we will learn "How to Operate in Faith During Dire Circumstances".. today we will remove the limits from the limitless God we serve.. Don't miss this life changing message
God made us this promise: "No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly.”.. In this series "Limitless" we're removing the limits we've placed on a limitless God. Everything you need is in His Presence - today we remove the limits! Don't miss this life changing message
Our God is limitless in all His ways and abilities. Did you know that we can limit the limitless God? His great and awesome plans for us cannot manifest with our participation which means we have to make the right choices!
Minister/Lady Cledra Gross on How to Overcome an Anxious Mind! Don't miss this life changing message!
God is committed to conforming us to the image of His more than He is keeping us in comfort. How do you make through the pressures of life that is intended to help us to grow in Christ? You have to say something! Don't miss this life changing message
Mary Madgalene looked into Jesus' empty tomb and WEPT! Jesus' empty tomb wasn't some unsolved mystery-nor was it supposed to be a place of weeping agony! Jesus' empty tomb is the place where we rejoice! Today we learn what HIS empty tomb represents to us today- Don't Weep!
What really keeps us from making bold moves in the kingdom? The fear of failure! "What happened the last time!" Focusing on your failures will paralyze your future! Today, we will learn how to put our failures into perspective so that we can move forward bodly in God. It's YOUR move! Dont' miss this life changing message
God challenges us through out His word to experience miracles, breakthroughs, healings, and deliverance through faith in Jesus Christ. Yet, there are some moves of God that will only come when WE INITIATE a faith move! You've been waiting for it but God's been waiting on you! It's Your Move! Don't miss this life changing message!
God is committed to conforming us to the image of His more than He is keeping us in comfort. How do you make through the pressures of life that is intended to help us to grow in Christ? You have to say something! Don't miss this life changing message
How is this challenging season affecting your love life? Your love life first with Christ, with self, and then with others... the challenges are real for everyone... but the good news is there are answers.... Let’s have some real conversation about LOVE during this challenging season!.. PLUS: I have a special guest with me today....
"Wait? God does not give us everything we ask for -why not?" Never be discouraged when God doesn't answer our prayer requests... afterall, He knows and sees more than we can know and see. Impactful praying isn't just about receiving it's also about trusting. The question is.. Can we trust God even when He says No? Don't miss this life changing message
When Jesus prayed.. He made an IMPACT!! He left us an example of how we too, can have lives of prayer that impacts - us first - and then the world around us. Don't miss part 1 of this powerful series: Prayer That Makes An Impact".
Ever been conflicted and unsure of yourself to the point that you felt paralyzed? Were you afraid of making the wrong decision? Welcome to the club.. we all experience self-doubt on some level. But know this: Self-doubt is a lying spirit and a tool of the devil. Its intent is to rob us of our peace and to keep us from the realization of God's plans for our lives. Today we break free from the Battle of Self-Doubt. Don't miss this life changing message
Life and Circumstances can get hard - we deal with circumstances that are hard to understand and that hard for us to deal with - without being anchored in God we all possess the propensity to turn back. To preserver in times like these, we must be anchored in God. Don't Miss this life changing message!Let's face it - this is a hard holiday season! WE're dealing with a pandemic, financial uncertainties, separation/isolation from family, and our tradition have come to a halt. But Although we are enduring a hard holiday, we can still find hope and strength in Christ Jesus - who is, after all, the reason for the holiday we celebrate! Don't miss this life changing message!
2 Peter 1:5-10 - Increasing in fruitfulness in your faith - 7 things you need to add to your faith..
Life and Circumstances can get hard - we deal with circumstances that are hard to understand and that hard for us to deal with - without being anchored in God we all possess the propensity to turn back. To preserver in times like these, we must be anchored in God. Don't Miss this life changing message!
Your present challenges, issues, problems, situations, are NOT who you are.. they're just what you're going through... God has a purpose and a plan for your problems - but we have to stay CONNECTED! Sometimes external issues can begin to affect us internally and cause a disconnect from the power source.. .. It's time to RE-CONNECT!
Here's the naked truth: FEAR is a spirit and it's objective is to keep us from walking in the fullness of the blessings that are rightfully ours in Christ Jesus! How? By influencing us to choose fear over faith! Today, we will learn how to CHOOSE FAITH OVER FEAR! WE will choose to be free and not bound another day! Freedom is your today, don't miss this life changing message!
God has MORE for you! God is calling all of us to a higher call in Him.. higher marriages, higher finances, higher joy, higher health - all possible through Christ Jesus. We must be sure that we are not SETTLING for less than what God has for us. Today's message.
What do you do when you need a change in your circumstances but God does not move.. You've prayed, you've pleaded and you got nothing.. Maybe it's time to make some acknowledgements that you've overlooked.. We cannot see change until we're willing to acknowledge somethings.. don't miss this life changing message..
For many of us it seems like the present issues only intensifies many of the challenges we’re dealing with already - nothing/nothing has been taken off our plates.. However, we cannot escape, we cannot run, we cannot hide, we have to face the reality of our moment and find our peace in God!
Part 3 of this series . "Asking God for Greater".. The word is clear, God has greater for us and He desires to use us for greater.. the challenge is whether we have the faith to ask Him for greater..
Plainly put: God Wants to do GREATER in Our Lives! This 3 part series will challenge us to open our minds to new possibilities in God and to have a thirst for greater for His glory. Today we will discuss "Increasing Your Capacity to Believe for Greater" - You can only SEE what you have the capacity to BELIEVE!
How to Prosper in Spite of Pandemic pt3 - We are living in unprecedented times.. evil abounds, lawlessness at the highest levels, it can all be too much. Regardless to the times, God has already decreed that His people WILL PROSPER in spite of what we're seeing today. Don't miss this life changing word!
Did you know that Increase and prosperity is not what has been given TO you but what has happened IN you? Too often the enemy robs us of our rightful prosperity in Christ by attacking our emotions - getting us to see ALL that's wrong around us... today we will teach you how to release what is already yours. Don't miss this life changing message!
How To Prosper In Spite of Pandemic There is so much going on around us these days.. just when you think you've heard it all.. It can all become to be .. just too much. Regardless to the challenging times, God has still called His people to prosper. Today's Message: "How to Prosper In Spite of Pandemic" - Don't miss this life changing message!!
What do you do when God allows your failures to be put on front street? We have a tendency to run and hide. God cannot heal who we are pretending to be. There is divine blessing in our blunders when we bring them to God. Don't miss this life changing message.. "When My Failure is Put on Front Street"
Entering into your new season requires preparation - Minister Cledra Gross teaches us how to prepare for our new season.
Are You ready to Enter Your New Season? Powerful series of messages from Minister Cledra Gross
Racism is the hypocrisy that is hindering the growth of God's church. At the root of racist ideology is the deficiency of love.
We cannot bring racist ideologies to Christ's church and put His name it. It's time we deal with this issue directly...
How do you reconcile the racism, the bigotry, and the apathy we see in our society? What's wrong that these issues continue to manifest, even in our churches, all in the name of Christ? This is a difficult issue to address but it must be confronted by the truth of what God's word says about it.
How do you deal with the present hardships and conditions that seem to have no end? Many are asking "where is God in this and what is this all for?" In this season God has a word for us.. "Prosper Where You Are!" Don't miss this life changing message
The basics question asked: What is our lives built upon - The Rock of Christ or something else? Too often we want God to renovate our lives when He wants to REBUILD. Don't miss this awesome message - LORD - REBUILD!
Sunday Edition with Bishop Eddie Gross, live broadcast from Equipped For Destiny
We often declare God's goodness AFTER our trials are over.. but what about when we're IN THE MIDDLE OF IT! David was honest to say "I would have fainted if I had not believed" .. today we will learn how to remain steadfast even in the face o0f adversity and "How to Believe God in the Middle of It!" Don't miss this life changing message..
Life has a way of handing us some hard hits - what I call the UNEXPECTED. In those moments we look for God to show up for us and to move mountains on our behalf. But what do we do when God doesn't meet our expectations? These unmet expectations can cause us to doubt, the become unsure, and for some walk away. Let's find out how to keep our faith even when God doesn't meet our expectations...
A flawed understanding of the topic "Judging" has led many to believe that it is "Un-Christ-like" to correct in love and meekness. It has led to "Only God can judge me" which is yet another flawed understanding to this topic. But what does the Bible say about Judging pt2? Join us as we seek what the Bible says about this controversial topic
A flawed understanding of the topic "Judging" has led many to believe that it is "Un-Christ-like" to correct in love and meekness. It has led to "Only God can judge me" which is yet another flawed understanding to this topic. But what does the Bible say about Judging pt2? Join us as we seek what the Bible says about this controversial topic
Jesus came that we would have life and life to abundance but that life requires that we have the ability to hear His voice. The good news is that we were created to hear God's voice - spirit speaking to spirit!
Jesus declared that He came that we may have life and life to abundance. Living the life that God intends for us requires that we can follow His leading. We only walk with God to the degree that we can hear from God.
The Religious Leaders made a decision: They're not going to just kill Jesus but they're going to kill Lazarus as well. But why? What did Lazarus do that made him so dangerous that he had to be taken out? The same reason the enemy tries so hard to take us out as well.. But you can shout "Hosanna!" I'm with the King!
Have you ever ask God for healing but it seems like didn't happen? Or asked God to change your circumstance but it seems He didn't? How do you keep the faith in times like that? Today we will learn how to REST in God's Grace and how to access the power He's given us to get us through our circumstances just as they are.
What if I told you that you’re working too hard trying to please God? When we have a biblical understanding of grace, we know that nothing we DO makes God love or accept us more. By His grace He has already chosen to love us... in this series we will learn how to understand God’s grace biblically and how to rest in His grace so that we aren’t “doing too much”
Have you ever wondered why so much comes against you when you try to pray? It’s never just a coincidence! Today we will discuss exactly what happens when we try to pray!
Have you ever wondered why so much comes against you when you try to pray? It’s never just a coincidence! Today we will discuss exactly what happens when we try to pray!
Prayer is a gift given only to the sons/daughters of God through faith in Christ. It is a privilege that carries enormous blessings.. and the neglect of the privilege carries dire consequences. In this lesson we learn how to re-engage to a deeper prayer life with God.
Too often what we display to people doesn’t reflect what’s really going on inside. God has an answer for us when we feel angered and confused about the circumstances we’re in. What God does not want us to do is to SUFFER IN SILENCE!
Too often what we display to people doesn’t reflect what’s really going on inside. God has an answer for us when we feel angered and confused about the circumstances we’re in. What God does not want us to do is to SUFFER IN SILENCE!
Too often what we display to people doesn’t reflect what’s really going on inside. God has an answer for us when we feel angered and confused about the circumstances we’re in. What God does not want us to do is to SUFFER IN SILENCE!
It is God's desire to use us mightily for His kingdom.. but we must be Co-Workers with God that He can USE!
God created us according to His plan, His purpose, and His will. He has a great and awesome destiny for each one of us.. but we have an enemy that has a strategy to keep us in our present bondage. We fight in our victory in Christ Jesus
God created us according to His plan, His purpose, and His will. He has a great and awesome destiny for each one of us.. In order to make it to our destiny we must Identify When You’re in the Place of Transition
God created us according to His plan, His purpose, and His will. He has a great and awesome destiny for each one of us.. but the road to destiny begins with an interruption.
Peter seeing Jesus walking on the water forever changed his life. It gave Peter a desire to a new faith experience in Christ. It's time for us to walk on the very things that are opposing us, but we must Step Out of the Boat.
Radical Faith is developed by. Radical appreciation of GOd's word. Because of God's word the lady who had suffered years due to a life restricting ailment refuse to give up or give in to her condition.. rather she operated radical faith and was healed.
We can operate in radical faith knowing that we're Chosen in Christ - Heirs with Christ - and Complete in Christ. We're missing nothing nor are we lacking anything needed to walk in radical faith.
Everything we get from God and His kingdom requires faith. Faith is the currency of the kingdom. God is challenging us to experience His power and His dominion on a supernatural level but we must meet Him with Radical Faith!
Everything we get from God and His kingdom requires faith. Faith is the currency of the kingdom. We want to Impact our area of influence and responsibility for the kingdom by demonstrating radical faith.
Tired Frustrated, and Overwhelmed? You probably are doing too much. It's time to break up with busy!
It's good news that God doesn’t allow us to go through problems for no reason - there is a promotion in the problem.
Easter Sermon Series: The Cup, The Cross, The Crown The intent is to expand our perspective concerning Resurrection Sunday.
Easter Sermon Series: The Cup, The Cross, The Crown The intent is to expand our perspective concerning Resurrection Sunday.
Easter Sermon Series: The Cup, The Cross, The Crown The intent is to expand our perspective concerning Resurrection Sunday.
There are times in our walk with God that we will go through seasons of God's silence - periods in which it will seem as though God has closed the heavens to us. Be encourage and rest in the truth that God hears you.