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White Flag Christian Church: St. Louis, MO
Pastor Paul Wingfield breaks down this pivotal moment in early church history, explaining the significance of the Holy Spirit's arrival and what it means for believers today.
In this insightful sermon on Acts 1:12-26, Pastor Paul Wingfield explores the early church's first major decision-making process and extracts valuable lessons for believers today. He breaks down the passage verse by verse, providing historical context and practical applications.
Join us for the start of an exciting new series as we dive into the Book of Acts! Pastor Paul Wingfield kicks off this journey by exploring Acts 1:1-11, laying the foundation for understanding the early church and its mission.
As Christians, how do we continue to live in a country that is morally collapsing around us?
This week, we explore Proverbs 3:11-35, uncovering the incredible blessings that come from pursuing godly wisdom.
This sermon serves as a powerful reminder of the significant impact our words can have, both in representing Christ to the world and in building up fellow believers.
Pastor Steve Wolf continues the "Summer Mixtape" series on the Book of Proverbs, focusing on the seven detestable sins that God hates.
father #fathersday #dad #parenting 8 Way To Be A Better Dad | Pastor Paul Wingfield | Father's Day 2024 at White Flag Church In his Father's Day sermon at White Flag Church, Pastor Paul Wingfield provides eight gifts that every father should give to their children, to help them navigate the challenges of the current society that is living under the judgment of God. These gifts come right out of God's word and are ways you can be a better dad and produce children who love and serve the Lord. Here's a description of each gift: 1. Set the Direction for Your Home (17:09) Paul emphasized the need for fathers to be leaders, standing firm in their decision to serve the Lord, and setting the direction for their households, just as Joshua declared, "As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord" (Joshua 24:15). 2. Model How to Live (19:56) Fathers should not only teach with words but model the way to live through their actions. Like Paul urged the Corinthians to imitate him (1 Corinthians 4:16), fathers should live in a way that their children can emulate, consistently reflecting Christ's teachings. 3. Love the Mother of Your Children (22:30) As instructed in Ephesians 5:25, fathers should love their wives sacrificially, just as Christ loved the Church. This not only blesses the wife but also provides a model for sons on how to treat women and for daughters on the kind of man they should seek. 4. Provide for Your Family (27:16) Providing for one's family is not optional; it's a command (1 Timothy 5:8). By working diligently, fathers instill a strong work ethic in their children, a gift that will serve them well throughout their lives. 5. Discipline (30:26) Contrary to popular beliefs, disciplining children according to biblical principles (Proverbs 13:24) is a gift, as it teaches them respect for authority, personal accountability, and the consequences of their actions. 6. Train, Don't Exasperate (38:54) Fathers should train and coach their children, not exasperate them (Ephesians 6:4). This nurturing approach helps children become problem-solvers and encourages them to seek their father's advice throughout their lives. 7. Encourage and Comfort (41:23) Like Paul encouraged and comforted the Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 2:11-12), fathers should provide emotional support, comfort, and affirmation to their children, fostering a well-rounded relationship. 8. Forgiveness (45:15) Drawing from the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:20), Paul emphasized the importance of extending forgiveness to children, just as the Heavenly Father forgives, creating a safe environment for them to return and seek reconciliation. By investing in these eight gifts, fathers can have a lasting impact on their children's lives, influencing generations to come and potentially redirecting society back to God, one family at a time. Video chapter summary: 00:00 Sermon Introduction 17:09 Gift 1: Set the Direction of Your Home 19:56 Gift 2: Model How to Live 22:30 Gift 3: Love the Mother of Your Children 27:16 Gift 4: Provide for Your Family 30:26 Gift 5: Discipline 38:54 Gift 6: Train, Don't Exasperate 41:23 Gift 7: Encourage and Comfort 45:15 Gift 8: Forgiveness 48:48 Summary & Charge for Dads 50:38 Closing Prayer #wfstrong #whiteflagchurch
Pastor Paul Wingfield takes a deep dive into Mark 10:17-31 where we see Jesus talk about the problem that comes with the love of money.
Thousands of years ago, the nation of Israel was promised a coming King. This King was not just another king. He was to be THE King and His kingdom will be an eternal kingdom.
Annual "You Asked For It" message. A panel of Steve Wolf, Jason Gildehaus, Alex Williams, and Liam Dobbins answer your questions.
Serving God leads to protection, blessing, honor, love, and accountability. It just comes down to a decision. "As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." - Joshua 24:15
Every person has unique, God-given abilities that they develop throughout the course of their lives. When we become Christians, God gives us special abilities to be used for specific purposes. The Bible called them spiritual gifts.
The right way to approach life is to make our whole lives an act of service to God. We give Him everything and keep reminding ourselves that He is in control.
Paul says in 1 Corinthians that while everything is permissible, not all things are beneficial. How does God's Word help us think through this when it comes to technology?
Materialism isn't a new problem for our culture; it's been around for a while. Addiction to stuff causes a problem with our relationship to God. God's Word has the answer.
The MEaholic is obsessed with the self, but Scripture tells us that Jesus must become greater and we must become less.
When you love God and submit to His purpose, God can turn your failure into something good!
Repentance is more than saying "I'm sorry." Biblical repentance is the act of changing your mind, heart, and actions.
In the book of Colossians, the Apostle Paul makes it clear that we should be rooted, established, mature and complete in Christ. Are you? Jesus is the answer for everything, he is supreme and sufficient. Join us as we unpack this incredible instruction and pursue our next steps of maturing in Christ.
Peter and John didn't back down from proclaiming the Gospel. How can we be bold in sharing our faith?
Everyone influences those around them, maybe without even knowing it. What kind of influence are you having on the people around you?
Men and women are made very differently. The only way to have a healthy, long-lasting marriage is to learn your spouse's unique needs.
Most people agree with the statement, "family is everything," but is that really how it should be?
We have all used this verse to try to provide comfort to others, but unfortunately we have been using it out of context in the wrong way. So what did Paul really mean when he wrote this to the church in Rome?
When you spend time letting Jesus change your heart, what comes out of your mouth will change as well.
Jesus wrote this letter to the church in Smyrna to encourage them during a time of great persecution.
Obadiah's prophesy warned of God's judgement of Edom for their sins against his people.
God taught the nation of Israel how deep his love truly is for us through his prophet Hosea.
What was happening in the nation of Judah during the time of the prophet, Micah looks very similar to the issues happening in our world today. The book of Micah gives us great insight as to why it's so important to act when we see injustice happening.
Are you going through a hard time and feel alone? The good news is that you don't have to go through it alone!
Abraham made the bold decision to completely trust God and move out of his comfort zone.
Materialism will eat away and erode the heart of your family. So how do we learn to live on less?
Modeling manhood and womanhood may be one of the most important jobs you have as a parent.
If you treat your marriage like a covenant rather than a contract, your marriage will be transformed forever.
You may not feel like you have control over much right now, but you do have control over how you lead your family.
Joseph chose to extend his brothers grace even when he was in a position to get revenge.
None of us like to wait. But there are three things we can do while we're in the waiting room of life.
Are you going to get knocked down and stay down; or are you going to get up and move forward?
Just like Joseph's brothers, sometimes life throws us into a pit. Whats really important is how we respond when we're in the pit.
Joseph was born into a family that was full of dysfunction, but he didn't let it define him or keep him from the purpose that God had called him to.
You deserve to know how White Flag is going to move forward in a world that's gone crazy.
Jesus taught us how to have a different life that is surrendered to Him. When we apply his words, we can have a Red Letter Life.
If we look into the words that Jesus spoke, He wanted our lives to look very different than those of the world around us.
When you believe the lie that you can't be forgiven, Satan wins and you live in a dead end.
Low self-esteem causes big issues in our life. How do we find our worth in what God thinks rather than what people think?
Satan whispers in our ear that we need things now no matter what the consequences are later.
The Israelites fumbled the ball on the 1-yard line. How do we avoid making the same mistake?
For a lot of us, worry is a daily occurrence, especially in our current circumstances. The uncertainty and chaos of life may even keep you up at night. Could you use some calm?
For a lot of us, worry is a daily occurrence, especially in our current circumstances. The uncertainty and chaos of life may even keep you up at night. Could you use some calm?
For a lot of us, worry is a daily occurrence, especially in our current circumstances. The uncertainty and chaos of life may even keep you up at night. Could you use some calm?
For a lot of us, worry is a daily occurrence, especially in our current circumstances. The uncertainty and chaos of life may even keep you up at night. Could you use some calm? Join us for the next four weeks as we walk through the book, “Anxious For Nothing” by bestselling author Max Lucado and explore God’s treatment plan for anxiety found in Philippians 4:4-8. We’ll look at ways we can reframe the ways we look at our fears and realize that, while anxiety is a part of life, it doesn’t have to dominate our life.
A unique cast of people were up close and personal with Jesus during his epic journey to the cross.
A unique cast of people were up close and personal with Jesus during his epic journey to the cross.
Ugly creeps into our lives, and if not confronted, hurts people and drives them away. It’s time to start Killing Ugly and living like Jesus.
Ugly creeps into our lives, and if not confronted, hurts people and drives them away. It’s time to start Killing Ugly and living like Jesus.
Ugly creeps into our lives, and if not confronted, hurts people and drives them away. It’s time to start Killing Ugly and living like Jesus.
Ugly creeps into our lives, and if not confronted, hurts people and drives them away. It’s time to start Killing Ugly and living like Jesus.
Ugly creeps into our lives, and if not confronted, hurts people and drives them away. It’s time to start Killing Ugly and living like Jesus.
Ugly creeps into our lives, and if not confronted, hurts people and drives them away. It’s time to start Killing Ugly and living like Jesus.
Ugly creeps into our lives, and if not confronted, hurts people and drives them away. It’s time to start Killing Ugly and living like Jesus.
Ugly creeps into our lives, and if not confronted, hurts people and drives them away. It’s time to start Killing Ugly and living like Jesus.
You don’t have to look in the mirror to know ugly doesn’t look good on you. Ugly doesn’t look good on anyone. Ugly is what we become when we do whatever we want, say whatever we feel and take whatever we see. Ugly creeps into our lives, and if not confronted, hurts people and drives them away. It’s time to start Killing Ugly and living like Jesus.
Have questions about life, faith or God? Our Pastors are ready to help you find answers!
Have questions about life, faith or God? Our Pastors are ready to help you find answers!