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How do we dismantle enemy strongholds in our lives, while at the same time fortifying godly strongholds so we have a safe refuge in God?
Pastor Dennis Beers brings a clear message about strongholds, and how we can deal with them. He shows us how the enemy attempts to enter through open doors in our lives to begin a progression from tempting us to sin, to bringing in demonic influence, to eventually building a stronghold that resists our spiritual health and progress. Pastor Dennis explains ways we can identify a stronghold from the enemy, tear it down, and then build and fortify good strongholds in our lives so we will be able to withstand the enemy's future strategies against us. This message will give you practical steps to begin living in the freedom Jesus has for you!
Have you ever felt trapped by your own negative thoughts that make your life miserable? Or have you wondered how to help others around you who are giving voice to false or distorted thoughts?
In this highly practical message, Pastor Dennis explores the intersection of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and biblical truth, illustrating how identifying cognitive distortions—such as "all-or-nothing thinking" or "catastrophizing"—can set us free from negative thought patterns that make our life miserable. He also introduces us to the "Columbo Method" - asking thoughtful questions of people to challenge their deceptions and lead them to the truth. This message will provide you with a practical framework to learn how to "garden" the hearts of others through gentle, respectful conversations rather than heated debates.
If God already owns "everything in the world," what does it actually mean to "give" to Him, and is a ten-percent tithe really the final goal?
Randy Catlett explores the transition from legalistic tithing to a life of radical generosity, emphasizing that tithing is not a way to "buy" salvation or blessings but is a faithful return of what already belongs to God. By sharing personal stories of divine provision and intimate encounters with the Lord, Randy encourages us to see the tithe as a starting point and to experience the joy of giving beyond ten percent to an "awesome, loving God." Tithing & giving offerings is a place in your faith walk where God invites you to "test Me in this," (Malachi 3:10) and see if He does not open the floodgates of blessing over your life!
Are you prepared for a shift in your identity - ready to trade long-held excuses and self-pity for following the transformative word of Jesus to "Get up and walk?"
Using the Bible story in John chapter 5 of the healing of the lame man at the pool of Bethesda, Pastor Dennis shows us how to start embracing the power of God that is at work within us. Listen to this message and learn the steps you need to take to begin bridging the gap between God's power that is available to you and your personal experience. You can stop hiding behind excuses and be set free to begin unlocking a "double portion" of blessing in your life. Go from being pitiful to being powerful - and bring glory to God!
Are we guilty of trying to create God in our own image rather than allowing Him to transform us into His?
Pastor Dennis explores Jesus’s pivotal question, "Who do you say I am?" He explains how our answer to this question may not be incorrect, but it could be incomplete. Jesus can bring further and fuller revelation of Himself, and He wants to! Listen to this message and begin to receive an "update" to your understanding of who He is and who you are.
What if the purpose of Jesus coming to earth was not just to cleanse us from our sins, but to prepare us to receive the divine companion, the Holy Spirit?
This message by Pastor Dennis explains the foundational role of the Holy Spirit in the life of every believer. The Holy Spirit is our advocate, teacher, and constant companion, and he guides us into all truth. Pastor Dennis shows from Scripture how receiving the Holy Spirit can occur through baptism, prayer, or the laying on of hands, and how we can have a daily, ongoing, active relationship with Him. Listen to this message and start enjoying life in the Spirit!
Do you need restored vision for what God's path is for your life and to believe that "better days are ahead" for you?
Centered on Psalm 103, this message by Pastor Matt Bachtold explores the Hebrew concept of "hesed" - God's steadfast, covenantal love that completely surrounds us, giving us the foundation to trust Him during seasons of upheaval and change. Both Matt & Jill share "God moments" they have experienced during their recent journey into a new location & ministry. This message will encourage you to maintain faith in God's steadfast love and goodness regardless of current hardships or setbacks - and believe that "better days are ahead!"
Hook QuestionsHave you ever thought about being designed by God to act as a "ruler" in your own life & domain?
In this Father's Day message, Pastor Dennis teaches that God designed every person to be a ruler in their own life, created in His image to exercise dominion over the earth while remaining under His ultimate authority. By examining the rules for kings found in Deuteronomy and the servant leadership modeled by Jesus, we're shown that true biblical authority is found in serving and building others up rather than seeking self-indulgence or power. This message will give you a healthy understanding of your role as "ruler" of your own God-given domain.
What if the Lord’s Prayer was never meant to be just a religious recitation, but a practical blueprint for your daily life?
Pastor Dennis explain that when Jesus taught us “The Lord's Prayer,” He was providing a framework for how His followers should live rather than just a script to be recited,. This message breaks down each petition of the prayer as a way of abiding in Christ and developing a lifestyle of dependency upon God.
Are you chasing supernatural signs and wonders, or are you seeking the Spirit of God who works through both the supernatural and the natural, both the miraculous and the mundane?
Pastor Dennis explores the transition in Israel's history when the supernatural provision of manna ended, illustrating that such shifts are often a call to spiritual maturity. He draws parallels to Jesus’ teaching in John 6 after He had miraculously fed the 5,000, emphasizing that true faith is built on staying in step with the Holy Spirit rather than merely chasing signs and wonders, which can lead to deception if they become the primary focus of one's foundation.
Is it possible to live "in the Father’s house"—doing all the right things and following all the rules—while remaining completely disconnected from the Father’s heart?
Drawing from the parable of the two sons in Luke 15, Mary Mayes explores the radical nature of a Father whose love is not measured by performance but by an unwavering commitment to His children. She illustrates how God the Father pursues both the "rebel" lost in the shame of the pigsty and the "religious" lost in the bitterness of their own self-righteousness, inviting both to trade their striving for the gift of His presence. This powerful message shows us the way to be restored not as servants, but as sons and daughters who are welcomed home by a Father God who runs to meet us.
What does it mean when Scripture says, "The power of life and death are in the tongue?" Could it be that speech is capable of affecting a person's reality, much like natural laws govern physical objects?
Pastor Dennis explores the profound spiritual weight of our speech, explaining how words can function as either blessings or curses. In this teaching, you will learn how to repent of, revoke, and replace self-imposed curses with the life-giving promises of God found in Scripture. Begin to speak blessing, and enter into the fullness of God's favor!
Have you ever felt like a specific area of your life was "cursed," struggling with persistent patterns of frustration or trouble that you just can't seem to shake?
In this message, Pastor Dennis explores the biblical concepts of blessings and curses, explaining how living outside of God's established boundaries can trigger spiritual consequences in our lives. Drawing from Galatians and Deuteronomy, he shows the effects of curses, and reveals how Jesus redeemed us by taking the weight of every curse upon Himself at the cross. The message closes with a practical, seven-step path to freedom, and a prayer of release from curses.
Can a woman's unique capacity to nurture and encourage act as the instrumental catalyst for others to follow Christ and step into their own God-given gifts and callings?
In this Mother's Day message, Pastor Dennis Beers speaks about the ways in which women uniquely reflect God’s image. By examining the lives of several women in the Bible, Pastor Dennis demonstrates how they were instrumental in supporting Christ’s ministry and furthering His mission. This message will encourage all women to embrace their vital role in the Kingdom of God as channels of blessing who reveal God's character through their devotion and testimony.
In a world filled with so many dangers and perils, how can parents move from fear to a courageous faith that trains and prepares their children for their divine destiny?
Drawing from the story of Moses’ parents, Pastor Jim challenges parents to cultivate a faith that sees their children as "not ordinary" but specially called and gifted by God, that refuses to bow in fear to cultural pressures, and that intentionally hides children from the "Nile River" of worldly influences to allow their spiritual identity to develop. This encouraging message highlights how the courageous faith of parents can directly impact a child’s ability to one day walk in a mighty destiny and a strong faith of their own.
Would you say you are following Jesus' example and teaching about having the heart of a servant - even becoming "the servant of all?"
In this message by Pastor Dennis, we are reminded of the joy, freedom, and power of being servants. We have a calling to follow Jesus' own example who "emptied himself, taking the form of a servant." Life takes on new joy and purpose as we enter into being servants to all those we meet. Listen to this message and learn the difference between "volunteering" and serving, as well as discover three Biblical sources that motivate and guide our serving. Let's serve!
Are there "grace blockers" that can keep you from experiencing the abundance of God's grace for your life?
Just like the solar energy from the sun is thousands of times greater than our current world's need for energy, so the lavish grace of God is thousands of times more abundant than we can comprehend. In this message, Pastor Dennis talks about why we don't experience the abundance of God's limitless grace - because we are allowing "grace blockers" in our lives. Listen to this word, put it into practice, and receive a new flow of God's abundant grace shining down upon your life!
Have you ever felt like you're under spiritual attack but didn't know how to fight from a place of victory instead of uncertainty?
Pastor Dennis explores the nature of spiritual warfare using the "armor of God" from Ephesians 6, teaching that believers must draw their strength from abiding in Jesus rather than their own might. Drawing from personal anecdotes and biblical examples, Pastor Dennis emphasizes that we can engage in spiritual warfare from a position of established victory rather than uncertainty. Be encouraged as you listen and "put on the whole armor of God."
If you could point to one single event as the absolute "turning point of history," what would it be?
In this message, Pastor Dennis explores why the resurrection of Jesus is the definitive pivot point of human history. By walking through the timeline of Jesus' final week, he highlights the personal decision everyone must make: to either file the message of Christ away as a historical artifact or allow the resurrected Savior to transform their life daily.
Are you struggling to finish the race of life because you are carrying "backpacks" of guilt, legalism, or past trauma?
Drawing from Hebrews 12:1-2, Pastor Dennis gives us a powerful lesson on how to run the good race of life. Learn how the "Four Rs"—Repent, Receive, Resist, and Replace—help you break free from the sins that entangle and trip you up in your race. Stop feeling exhausted trying to run someone else's race instead of the one God uniquely marked out for you. Listen to this message and experience new hope & freedom to pursue your own God-given calling and successfully run the race of life!
Do you truly know how deeply God feels about you personally and how much He loves you?
In this amazing message & testimony, Randy Catlett recounts a recent transformative near-death experience following a severe fall. While unconscious from a head injury, Randy describes entering a serene space where he felt the tangible presence of God and heard the Creator speak his name. God showed him how much individual care and time He invests in creating every person, saying that He "loved each of us into existence." The narrative shifts to Randy's recovery, during which he has felt a continued divine connection and a newfound mission to share the depth of God's personal love with others. Randy concludes by challenging us to prioritize quiet time to listen to God, sharing that grasping the magnitude of God's love is the key to finding rest and changing the world.
If salvation is a completely free gift from God, why are we commanded to "work it out" with fear and trembling?
In this message by Pastor Dennis, we learn about the "paradox of faith." While salvation is a free gift of grace through Jesus, we as believers have a responsibility to actively align our lives with the work God is performing within us. As we put Christ's teachings into practice, we are building our lives on the Rock, and we will endure life's inevitable storms.
What would you do if God asked you to start driving without telling you the destination, promising only to give you directions one turn at a time?
Pastor Dennis Beers explores the life of Abraham to illustrate that walking by faith means trusting in God’s character and faithfulness rather than our own sight or skills. This message will encourage you to embrace a "turn-by-turn" reliance on God’s voice, trusting that He knows the way even when the path makes no sense. Listen and learn how God guides us through many, diverse means—including natural circumstances, heart desires, and even personal missteps—to lead us toward our true identity and a divine purpose.
Have you ever been in a conflict that you just were not able to resolve?
In this message, Pastor Dennis shows from the life of Jesus five different strategies for resolving conflicts. He helps us see how different types of conflict require different responses, and how to choose the appropriate response based on the situation. Listening to this message and putting it into practice will help bring about reconciliation in your life's relationships.
Do you find yourself living the Christian life more out of duty than delight?
This inspiring message will encourage you to enjoy the favor you already have from your Heavenly Father, and stop trying to earn it. Using the story Jesus told in Luke 15 of the the prodigal son, Pastor Dennis teaches us to embrace our true identities as daughters, sons and heirs of a loving Father who says, "Everything I have is yours."
Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right—praying, confessing, and standing on scripture—yet you still aren't seeing the breakthrough you need?
In this sermon, Pastor Dennis Beers explains that faith is not a solo endeavor but is "energized" and activated specifically through love for God and others. Barriers such as unforgiveness, selfish motives, and transactional, "need-based" faith can short-circuit spiritual results. This message encourages us to stop "striving" and instead cultivate a love-based faith rooted in intimacy and the security of God's unconditional love, which allows his power to flow freely.
Does speaking God's word in faith carry authority and release power to change your circumstances?
Drawing on the biblical story of Esther, in this message Pastor Dennis illustrates how speaking in the name of the King grants believers the authority to enact change and experience divine protection. By embracing our identity as sons & daughters of the King, we can receive God's word & act upon it - and we will have access to heaven's backup. Putting this message into practice can turn the day where the enemy seeks to destroy you into a time of God's mighty deliverance for you!
Do you remember when you were so in love with Jesus? Will you answer the invitation to return to your first love?
Using the examples of the prophet Hosea and the Ephesus church, Dr. Joyce Wallace delivers a soul-searching invitation to return to the Lord. She explains that God will take us into the wilderness to strip away distractions and "allure" us back into a place of deep, intimate devotion. This message calls for believers to "tear up the divorce papers" and move from serving God as a distant master to knowing Him intimately as a loving husband. This message has an anointing to re-awaken your passion and call you back to the Lord with all your heart. Dr. Joyce & her husband John are long-time members of the Kairos family. Dr. Joyce is a prophetic teacher and is co-founder of Sceptre Ministries International.
Have you ever considered meditating on Scripture daily as a habit to anchor your soul in peace?
In this message, Pastor Dennis Beers shares from Proverbs 3:5-12 - a passage of Scripture he meditates upon daily. There is a foundational truth found in this passage - relationship with God is built on TRUST, not analytical knowledge. This message will encourages you to rely on God to guide you on your path through life, to honor God with your resources which leads to spiritual and physical vitality, and to embrace God's discipline in your life as an act of fatherly love. This message models how to personalize scripture by meditating on Bible passages & turning them into prayer and communion with God.
Is the focus of your life the person of the Lord Jesus Christ?
Greg Beel shares a personal message focused on the necessity of complete surrender to Jesus Christ rather than relying on religious leaders or spiritual experiences. He recounts his own journey from a disillusioned youth to a man who found purpose through a deep revelation of the Gospel and the person of Jesus. Greg warns that focusing on human ministries or supernatural encounters is "sinking sand," especially when leaders fail or double lives are exposed. Instead, he emphasizes that Jesus is the only solid foundation capable of addressing the human issues of sin and death. This message ends with a call to personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Is God desiring your compliance or your obedience? What is the difference?
The biblical record of Israel's first three kings - Saul, David, and Solomon - provide the backdrop for this helpful and encouraging message by Pastor Dennis Beers which will take you to the heart of the matter in your relationship with Christ. The same wonderful grace from Jesus that justifies us at salvation will sanctify us to grow & become more like Him. It's never been about our works or merit, and it never will be. This message will remind you of the joy and rest of just being clay in the Potter's hand. It is God at work in you both to will and to do His good pleasure! (Phil. 2:13)
Is the phrase "in Jesus Name" just a tagline at the end of your prayers, or is asking in Jesus Name a reality that can shift your very circumstances?
Pastor Dennis Beers takes us on a journey through the Gospels and Acts to show us the power of the Name of Jesus and how we are invited to ask & act In Jesus Name. He teaches us how the name of Jesus is a source of divine authority that allows us to actually access and experience the kingdom of God. This message will encourage you to a life of fresh surrender and personal relationship with our living Lord Jesus whose Name is above every other name!
Have you learned to receive from God in the way He has provided for you?
In this message, Pastor Dennis Beers challenges us to shift from acting like spiritual beggars to "appropriating" our inheritance as heirs. This teaching reveals 5 principles for taking hold of God's promises, such as agreement, confession, and thanksgiving. By moving beyond passive waiting to active participation we can learn to walk in the victory Jesus has already secured!
What if interruptions that seem to threaten to ruin your plans have actually been designed by God to bring about something far greater?,
This message by Pastor Dennis Beers is a unique look at the Christmas story, picturing it as a series of "glorious interruptions" in the lives of people like Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds, and proving that God's sovereign plan often moves forward by interrupting our personal agendas. Pastor Dennis encourages us to view unexpected changes in our own lives as opportunities for spiritual growth and new purpose, and he challenges us to remain open to God's divine "interruptions" as we move into a new year.
Do you have a standard you are looking to for living your life as a disciple of Jesus Christ?
In John 14:12, Jesus promises, “Whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these.” In this message Pastor Dennis gives a clear call to us to make Jesus and His life as described in the gospels the standard for our lives. Let’s not lower the standard to meet our past or present experience, but let’s seek to raise our experience to the standard Jesus makes available for us. Notes to this message are in the comments below.
Could it be that when we think we are waiting on God to move and bring a breakthrough, what is really true is that He is waiting on us?
In this message, Pastor Dennis addresses the spiritual passivity that often delays our breakthroughs. He shows us that Heaven is not holding back; rather, often we as believers are holding back our own breakthroughs through misunderstanding or unbelief. Your breakthrough is unlocked not by passively waiting for God’s timing or approval, but by your active steps of faith, agreement, and alignment with your already established identity and authority in Christ. This message will encourage and equip you to shift from passivity to actively pursuing the healing, freedom, and blessings that were purchased by our Lord Jesus!
We often see our bodies as temporary shells or liabilities we must tolerate until we reach heaven, but what if your physical frame was actually sacred space, chosen by God to be the meeting point where heaven and earth meet?
In this message Pastor Dennis explores the profound spiritual reality that the believer's body is the temple of the Holy Spirit and therefore consecrated ground. Your physical body, as a redeemed child of God, is now chosen by God as His dwelling place on earth, carrying His presence, purpose, and protection. Because the enemy knows this is true, he makes your physical body a primary target which he attempts to defile with sickness and weakness. Pastor Dennis teaches that as believers we must refuse the enemy's strategy and instead enforce our covenant authority in Christ, speaking truth over our bodies, and actively resisting the enemy's physical attacks as unlawful invaders on what Christ has claimed as His redeemed territory. This message will encourage and challenge you to receive God's word that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, to be cleansed and freed from whatever is attacking and trying to defile your body, and to maintain your physical health and strength so that the resurrection life of Christ may be openly manifested through you!
Can knowing your ultimate purpose lead to a truly satisfying life?
Yes, it can! In this foundational message, Pastor Dennis explains three essential and tightly connected elements of our purpose in life: to know God, to be known by God, and to make God known. He gives us many Scriptures that teach this threefold purpose for our lives, as well as the example of Brother Lawrence who "practiced the presence of God" and enjoyed everyday life, shining Christ's presence in every activity no matter how small. Listen to this message and be strengthened & motivated to live a purpose-filled life!
Did you know you have been designated as Jesus's Power of Attorney here on Earth?
In this message, Pastor Dennis teaches us how as believers we are designated as Jesus’s Power of Attorney (POA) on earth. He explains that just as a POA acts in the interest and with the authority of another, Jesus has invited us to act "in His name." But Dennis cautions that a POA must act within certain prescribed limitations, and shows us that our authority as Jesus's POA must be exercised according to His values and will, not for our personal agendas. This message concludes with Dennis handing out & reading a special rewritten "Durable Power of Attorney" template from Jesus's perspective that summarizes the scope of authority granted to His followers as His POA's, including healing, casting out demons, and proclaiming the gospel. A very inspiring message!
Have you ever wondered, "Why is there so much trouble in our lives?"
Jesus did not sugarcoat the truth, but He told His followers that they "will have trouble" in this world (John 16:33). But He also told them that in Him they can have peace and "take heart" - because He has overcome the world! In this message, Pastor Dennis gives the key to finding peace amid difficulties - learning how to be "in Jesus in the world." He identifies five sources of trouble that we all face, and then shows how "in Jesus" we can stay in peace and persevere through these troubles to victory.
What if all the sensory knowledge and factual observation in your life tell you a problem is impossible to solve, but a deeper revelation could instantly show you the truth that sets you free?
Pastor Dennis begins this message in an intriguing way, by using a physical puzzle to demonstrate how sensory knowledge can limit understanding, while revelation provides the insight necessary to solve the problem easily. He goes on to explain that faith is a revelation of the truth that changes how you live your life. And this is illustrated in the Scriptural accounts of the healing of the demon-possessed boy (Mark 9:14-29) and Peter walking on water (Matthew 14:22-33). Finally, in this message, Pastor Dennis shows us three sources of revelation—the Spirit of God, the Word of God, and God-given life experiences—and encourages us to seek deeper revelation to live the abundant life promised by Christ.
Do you feel that you always have to be busy DOING something to be pleasing to your Father God?
As Matt is transitioning from being Lead Pastor at Kairos Church, he and Jill share a message recounting the seasons of life that God has brought them through, and relate their personal journey to how the Lord faithfully leads and develops each of us through various seasons. The overriding message they have received on their journey and that they leave with us as a church family is: "It's more important to BE than to DO." This message will cause you to rest and to rejoice in just BEING a child of your Father God.
When Adam and Eve sinned and failed in their role as "God-imagers," they faced severe consequences—but why was the ground cursed and the serpent cursed, while God specifically avoided cursing humanity, and how did this reveal a deeper spiritual plan for redemption?
Continuing our study of Genesis 3, this sermon by Pastor Dennis Beers investigates the immediate judgments delivered after Adam and Eve’s disobedience, contrasting the curse placed on the serpent and the ground with God's intentional choice not to curse humanity because they had already been blessed. We examine how the consequences for the woman (pain in childbearing) and Adam (painful toil) still carried an underlying promise and how God’s act of making garments of skin introduced the concept of substitutionary atonement—the transfer of sin’s debt—foreshadowing the law and ultimately Jesus Christ. Finally, we see that God's decision to banish them from the Garden of Eden and guard the Tree of Life was an act of protection, ensuring they would not live eternally in their fallen state, reinforcing that God has not given up on his plan for humanity to be his God-imagers on earth.
Why did God warn Adam and Eve about the passive temptation of the forbidden tree, yet not warn them about the active deception of a serpent that was coming to trick them?
Genesis chapter 3 is the critical turning point where Adam and Eve—created to be "God imagers"—fail in their role. The serpent deceives them, telling them God is holding back the opportunity for them to be "like God, knowing good and evil." In this message, Pastor Dennis tackles the significant theological question of whether God set them up for failure by warning only about the negative consequences (the passive temptation) and not the active deception itself (the serpent and his lies). He explains although there may have been various ways God "could have done it differently," the truth remains that God gave Adam & Eve enough information, clear boundaries, and alternatives to do the right thing, proving that His character was (and always is) consistently good and loving.
Since God created and commissioned us to be His imagers on Earth, what has He put in place to help us fulfill our role?
In this message, Pastor Dennis continues laying a foundation from Genesis, delving into chapter 2 where we see God developing and training Adam as His imager on Earth. On the seventh day, God modeled the rhythm of rest to establish the first spiritual law. As a second spiritual law, He set boundaries for mankind that reveal the consequences of disobedience. Finally, God introduces a third spiritual law as He creates Eve from Adam's side and declares "the two shall become one."
What if your very purpose on earth is to be an "imager of God"—to create, to bless, and to bring order just as He did in the beginning?
Pastor Dennis delves into Genesis chapter 1 to establish a biblical worldview, exploring how God's actions in creation define His character and our purpose. We are created as "imagers of God," designed to rule, create, bless, and bring order to the world, just as He did. Dennis challenges us to align our personal worldview with God's, reflecting His image through our actions and words.
What if your deepest fears and past mistakes could be overcome by a powerful, personal encounter with the divine, leading to a life of hope and purpose, where you have greater access to God's truth than the prophets of old?
In this message, Dave Thomas shares his profound personal journey from a life burdened by "priors" to a transformative encounter with Jesus, highlighting that God's "yoke is easy and burden is light". He emphasizes how believers today are like clay pots, constantly being shaped and refined by God, even through "crushing" experiences, to reflect Christ's image and walk in His pre-ordained purposes.
How do we honor God by embracing life as it is, trusting His good plans even when circumstances are challenging?
Our first pastoral candidate, Dennis Beers, shares with us this morning offering a profound exploration of Jeremiah 29:11, delving into its rich context of the Babylonian exile and the challenge of discerning truth amidst false prophecies. Dennis reveals how God's seemingly punitive actions were, in fact, for His people's preservation, instructing them to actively embrace life—building, planting, marrying, and seeking the prosperity of their new city—as a way of honoring God and submitting to His will even in difficult circumstances.
How rich was the mercy and patience of Jesus show towards you - both a question and a statement.
Matt explores the extravagant heart of Jesus, highlighting how the apostles in Acts 5 demonstrated His boundless grace, love, and power even in Jerusalem, where Jesus was recently crucified. Matt challenges us to embrace this radical generosity in our own lives, exemplified by stories like John Newton and Corrie ten Boom, and to focus on adding people directly to Jesus rather than to a specific church or denomination.
Have you ever thought, "If I had real faith, I wouldn't have to struggle like I do?"
Having a fight or struggle in life can be evidence that your faith is in action! Scriptures such as 1 Timothy 6:12 and 2 Timothy 4:7 talk about "the fight of faith" that every believer is in. There are struggles & battles to be fought by faith, and in this message Pastor Jim gives some keys to overcoming in the fight. When we keep our eyes on Jesus, keep our hearts on eternity, and keep encouraging one another, we will fight well and finish strong. Listen and be encouraged - Faith is the victory that overcomes the world!
Do you believe you can know the will of God? 1 John 5:14-15 tells us we can have confidence that if we ask anything according to God's will, He hears and grants our requests. In this message, Pastor Jim teaches us that God desires to reveal His will and is actively transforming our minds by His Spirit to know and understand it (Romans 12:2). He encourages us to develop a plan for consistently spending time in the written Word of God, asking the Holy Spirit to teach and illuminate it. YOU can know the will of God!
Is your heart subtly resisting God's will for your life? Discover how to stop being a 'but' in God's story and step into the freedom, purpose, and abundant mercy He has for you.
Matt delves into the story of Ananias and Sapphira from Acts 5, uncovering three vital opportunities for spiritual growth. The primary focus is learning how not to be a "but" – which means surrendering your heart to what God is doing and resisting fleshly, contrary desires that can lead to purposelessness and missed blessings. Discover how to embrace true servant leadership and seize every opportunity to receive God's abundant mercy, ensuring you walk in alignment with His will and purpose for your life.
Are you navigating a difficult season where it's hard to see God's hand? Discover how to "taste and see" that the Lord is good, learning to trust His unfailing presence and provision in the midst of uncertainty.
Matt delves into Psalm 34:8, "Taste and see that the Lord is good," highlighting that engaging your will and faith in challenging situations allows you to experience God's goodness and receive a fresh revelation of Jesus. Matt emphasizes that the word "and" in the verse is a powerful promise from God, assuring you that when you choose to trust Him, you will indeed see His faithfulness and provision, even when things don't go as planned.
Can you truly walk in unity when you profoundly disagree with those around you? Discover how genuine unity is built on a foundation deeper than agreement, transforming community and releasing God's power.
Are you ready to embrace boldness, navigate authority with humble submission, and freely share your blessings, even when faced with challenging circumstances?
Matt explores three essential opportunities for believers found in Acts chapter 4:13-32: the chance to be bold through the Holy Spirit, to walk in humble submission even when disagreeing with authority, and to share what you have from the heart for the common good. Discover how these principles can transform your walk with Jesus, fostering love, humility, and freedom in your life.
What if your entire life's path, filled with unexpected moments and persistent signs, was orchestrated by a loving God who was always "after" you?
In this compelling testimony, Randy Catlett shares his personal journey of faith, tracing his path from a six-year-old's answered prayer to a dramatic, life-changing encounter with God. He recounts how various pivotal moments—including a memorable lesson from a shepherd, the persistent gospel sharing of his young daughter, and the impactful story of a "frumpy farmer" at a Christian weekend—revealed God's unwavering pursuit of him. Ultimately, Randy emphasizes the profound significance of personal testimony in recognizing God's work in one's life and inspiring others.
Are you ready to deepen your relationship with God and experience the liberating power of His fatherly love? Matt delves into the transformative truth of God as an intimate, loving Father, "Abba," a relationship made possible through Jesus Christ. Explore with Matt how understanding God's unconditional love can heal past wounds and lead you into profound freedom and maturity.
Discover the "faith of God" that transforms your prayer life from a "genie-in-a-bottle" approach into a confident partnership with the Almighty, aligning your desires with His perfect will!
Pastor Jim delves into Jesus's astonishing promise in Mark 11:24 about asking and receiving in prayer, emphasizing that true "faith of God" for answered prayer originates from Him. Jim clarifies that this powerful faith is only effective when our lives, like a "cleansed temple," are devoted to God's will and purposes, rather than operating from man-centered desires. Discover how to cultivate this God-given "praying faith" to confidently ask and receive according to His will, as exemplified by George Mueller's remarkable life of answered prayer.
Is your faith just a collection of facts in your mind, or have you experienced the burning revelation of God in your heart?
In part two of the series on Faith, Pastor Jim delves into the biblical truth that genuine faith is a matter of the heart, contrasting it sharply with mere intellectual understanding or mental assent. He reveals that true faith is a divine gift and a revelation from God, striking the deepest part of our being, which is essential for salvation and experiencing God's transforming power beyond just knowing facts.
Does worry, fear, doubt, a lack of understanding or unbelief hinder your walk with Jesus?
These are five times in the book of Matthew Jesus says, "Oh you of little faith". Jim share how these five give us the keys to recognize what we wrestle with and how we can overcome the problem of little faith.
Although some people work hard at it, Jesus does offer us opportunities to be annoying. Find out why living like Jesus is sometimes uncomfortable for others in today's podcast.
Matt shared opportunities available to believers, emphasizing that Jesus blesses by changing hearts and setting people free from wickedness. He explained that living like Jesus can sometimes make you "annoying" to others, but encouraged listeners with the constant opportunity to be filled with the Holy Spirit for daily life and to imitate Christ in all they do.
Pastor Matt highlights the precious, God-given "mother's heart" that women carry, reflecting a unique part of God's character. But how can women protect this heart and walk in its fullness when facing the relentless attacks of unworthiness, pain, busyness, and bitterness that the enemy uses? Tune in as Matt explores finding strength and freedom in Jesus to overcome these struggles.
How much of what you think and do is merely a regurgitation of social media and news, rather than rooted in the truth and freedom found in Jesus?
Drawing on insights from Peter's sermon in Acts 3, Pastor Matt highlights an opportunity to gain wisdom and sight by moving past ignorance and knowing Jesus. He emphasizes that repenting and turning back to God allows sins to be blotted out, bringing times of refreshing from His presence and the experience of freedom through Jesus. He urges us to examine the loudest voices influencing our lives.
Could applying the simple, yet profound, principles shared in this message revolutionize how you share your faith and make disciples right where you are?
Kevin and Angie Weigelt were in service with us this morning sharing about their work in Romania. Kevin draws principles from Luke 10, emphasizing finding and equipping "persons of peace" who will welcome the messenger, receive the message of peace, and be trained to reach their own communities, encouraging listeners to apply these principles and pray for their 'oikos'.
Have you ever stopped to consider what you are truly searching for in life? What if that very question was posed directly to you by Jesus Christ?
This deep dive podcast episode of Matt's Easter morning sermon explores the profound question "Whom do you seek?" asked by Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane and to Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb. Matt shared that this question challenges individuals to examine their true desires, exposing whether they are seeking worldly things or a genuine relationship with Christ. Ultimately, Matt emphasized that Jesus is seeking relationship and repentance from us today, urging listeners to reflect on who they are truly pursuing in their lives.
When Jesus asks, 'Whom do you seek?' what does your heart truly answer?
Happy Easter! Pastor Matt explores the significance of Jesus' questions, particularly "Whom do you seek?" as asked during pivotal moments in His life. By examining these questions, Matt challenges you to reflect on your own spiritual pursuits and the true intentions of your heart. Are you truly seeking Jesus, or are you caught up in the distractions of the world?
Are you ready to let go of what's holding you back and fully embrace the transformative power of Jesus in your life?
Matt continues to explore Acts chapter 3, focusing on the healing of the lame beggar and the opportunities it presents for deepening our relationship with Jesus. He emphasizes the importance of clinging to Jesus, recognizing our inadequacy while trusting in His complete capability, and seizing the opportunities to draw closer to Him in our daily lives. Matt encourages believers to let go of unhealthy attachments and embrace a life of faith and dependence on God.
Did you know that the unexpected disruptions of the Holy Spirit can lead to profound transformations in our everyday lives?
Matt explores Acts 3:1-10, highlighting the transformative power of faith and community. Through the story of Peter and John healing a lame man, Matt emphasizes the importance of restoration, prayer, openness to the Holy Spirit's disruptions, and serving others in both miraculous and mundane moments to encourage us all to embrace opportunities for growth and service in our daily walk with Christ.
Are you ready to lean into a new season of spiritual growth and community transformation? Discover how the early church's devotion can inspire us to experience God's power and restoration today.
In this sermon, Matt explores Acts chapter 2, focusing on Peter's sermon after Pentecost. His message highlights the importance of being teachable, responding to conviction, and repenting. It emphasizes the gift of the Holy Spirit and the call to be missional in our daily lives, focusing on what God is doing rather than the crookedness of the world.
What if the key to experiencing God's miraculous power lies in how we treat others?
Pastor Matt continues to explore Acts chapter two, urging believers to embrace God's Spirit for transformation through mercy, love, and divine intervention.
In Acts two, we find three more opportunities to rest and grow. May Jesus guide you into his rest, into his authority, and into community.
In our study of the Book of Acts, we see the opportunities from Acts 2:1-4 to always be thankful, learn how to receive and to remained filled with the Holy Spirit.
We continue in our study of Holy Spirit opportunities from the Book of Acts. Pastor Matt covers Acts 1:26.
Today is an opportunity to discern the Kairos of God in your life, by renewing you trust, removing distraction, and reminding yourself of what God has already said to you. Pastor Matt continues the study of opportunity in the book of Acts.
As we continue in the first chapter of the book of Acts, Matt shares on the opportunities Jesus gives us to grow in our trust of the Father, to hold onto him in faith, to see the authority and power of Jesus, and to tell others through our words and our lives. The Holy Spirit is still very active today in the church so the book of Acts continues.
As we begin a study in the book of Acts, we will focus on the work of Jesus and the Holy Spirit then and now. Matt begins in the first few verses of Acts to lay down a foundation for this study.
Let's carry Jesus with us where ever we go in 2025. Dennis Beers shares practical ways to bring Jesus with you into your everyday lives, and how to share of his goodness with those around you.
This coming year, 2025, is a year of opportunity for us to watch and partner with Jesus as he is changing the world around us.
The gifts that Jesus gives are the kind that radically change your life. He is a great gift giver, as it is his love language. So enjoy unwrapping these gifts today with Pastor Matt. Merry Christmas!
Did you know there is a difference between eternal and everlasting? Have you ever thought of how, of all men born, Jesus stands alone outside of time? Greg Beel shares on the eternal nature of Jesus to remind us of whom we serve and celebrate this Christmas season.
The lives of Simeon and Anna teach us to watch and pray for God's Kairos moments in our lives. Jim encourages us expect to see Jesus in our everyday lives.
Mary and Elizabeth received and walked in the gift of faith. David shares insight into their victory in the realities of their lives.
There is a liberty in Christ we walk in, when we have a heart posture of thanks which leads to giving out all that Christ has given to us.
In Mark 7, we see the power and authority of Jesus on display as he heals, navigates cultural issues, and deals with the demonic. Is Jesus any different today?
Jesus tells us that he will put a spring within us and a river flowing out of us. So listen to part two and let the river flow.
Jesus tells us that he will put a spring within us and a river flowing out of us. So listen and let the river flow.
Some of the best fellowship with God we will experience in our lives is found in the mundane care for the garden he has placed us in. Pastor Matt encourages us to flourish in the garden God has given us to care for.
Matt shares his heartfelt concerns for healthy leadership in the midst of a shaking happening in the church today.
There is a new level of freedom that comes each time our heart becomes purer in Christ. This is why the cry of David's heart was for a clean heart. Pastor Matt shares on the truths of purity found in Mark chapter 7.
Our relationship with Jesus is characterized by being all in, or it is so very empty. He has not called us to live on the fringe, and we can find no real fulfillment there. Matt encourages you to go all in to know Jesus and be known.
Jesus isn't afraid to let us know where our hearts really are, so we can deal with any hindering hardness and so that He can reveal himself to us in a new way. Are you ready for some breakthrough?
God's heart is to bring healing in every area of our lives. Sometimes it is a process and just like in Naaman's story, we need to "keep dipping." The seventh dip breakthrough is coming!
Jesus loves to reach the world around us, through us. He has given us power, provision and authority to carry his presence into our Oikos. Pastor Matt continues the study of Mark this week.
Jesus calls us to be with him so that we can see his heart and learn to steward his authority that he delegates to us. Pastor Matt expounds on Mark 6 in this Sunday's sermon.
When Jesus returned to Nazareth, the people who knew him had heard all about the amazing things he was doing and the authority and wisdom he had. How he brought the riches of God's Kingdom to the masses caught in poverty by giving healing, wisdom, and freedom. Their obvious response should have been to welcome him and allow him to be and do the same among them. However, they chose the path of offense instead of respect, and missed out on Jesus. How do you relate to Jesus in the poor areas of your life?
Jesus told us that we would know the truth and the truth would set us free. This truth comes from a greater revelation of who Jesus is, and how that revelation affects each of our personal lives. Pastor Matt shares from Mark four and five about who Jesus was and is today.
We can learn a lot by seeing the finished work of Jesus through his overcoming of the enemy. A beautiful picture of this can be seen in the defeat of Legion found in Mark chapter five. Pastor Matt shares insight into these verses and how they relate to the prodigal son and our personal walks with Jesus.
All around us the wind of thoughts and beliefs are blowing strong desiring to sink our faith in the word Christ has given us. Jesus calls us to hear him and trust his goodness in our lives. What is the word you have from Jesus for the wind?
Were you aware, that as a child of the King, you had access to understand the mysteries of the kingdom? Jesus loves to reveal himself to you in a new way everyday, by the Holy Spirit. Matt shares from Mark chapter four concerning the kingdom and the light of Christ given to you.
Is the multiplication of Jesus active in your life? Matt shares principles from John chapter six that reveal to us what Jesus loves to do, and how he does it.
Pastor David shares questions and thoughts on what the word says about Eternity. May this word encourage you!
John declares so much about Jesus in the first chapter of the gospel he authored. Pastor Matt shares insight into who Jesus is and what that means for us who believe.
When we believe the testimony of Jesus and have a revelation of his strength we are given an opportunity to be a house of prayer for all peoples around us. For the greatest ministry is the service of prayer, declaring over others this testimony of Jesus revealed to us. Pastor Matt challenges us to welcome the power of the Holy Spirit in prayer today.
Matt shares on the 5 mighty weapons of grace given to us to bring a greater knowledge of Jesus around us.
The Holy Spirit loves reaching the world with the knowledge of Jesus, so we have everyday kairos opportunities to join with him in this work. Pastor Matt shares about how much fun it is to join with the Holy Spirit in reaching your individual sphere of influence.
What are the final messages of Jesus to the church before he ascended into Heaven? Matt shares six things that Jesus emphasized during this time and how they speak to us today.
When Paul wrote that we are new creatures in Christ Jesus, a practical application is that God has the power to reverse the curses and remove the false labels and stigmas from our past to free us into being who God has called us to be. This encouraging word from Pastor Jim will inspire you to let go of these and look for the all that God has for you.
Often after Easter, we lose sight of what Jesus has done and what it means to us personally. Pastor Matt reminds us of Acts chapter one and how we carry Jesus into our world.
The finished work of Jesus is felt today and everyday by those who walk in his power. May Jesus bring you a revelation of his heart for you and his redeeming power.
Jesus's triumphant entrance into Jerusalem was more of his same triumphant victory over the idol in our lives that steal our God given freedoms. Pastor Matt shares about our pursuit of Christ, as he leads us into greater liberty.
Jesus loves passionately bringing his kingdom into our lives. We can see this in his heartfelt weeping over Jerusalem in Luke chapter nineteen. Let this word bring truth that sets you free into the peace of God.
David shares how he personally experienced the love of God and then gives practical ways that we can experience it ourselves and share it with others.
Jesus is building his kingdom in you by bringing you into Kairos moments to walk in his grace and overcome the situation around you. This word will encourage you to look for God's provision and redeem every Kairos moment in your life.
Jesus doesn't leave us in the status quo of our brokenness. He declares that now is the kairos moment of the kingdom, and we can walk in his breakthrough, through repentance and believing. Pastor Matt shares from Psalms 47:5 and Mark 1:15.
In the times when the enemy attacks like a viper coming out of the fire, are you able to shake it off like Paul on Malta. Pastor Matt shares some practical keys to walk in the victory of Jesus putting every viper in its correct place.
The New Testament is full of life giving encouragement to walk out our faith authentically through "one another"s. Pastor Jim shares how to begin to walk in greater freedom with each other.
The best way to build a healthy faith community is to understand what constitutes good or bad shepherds, and fat or lean sheep. Pastor Dennis shares from Ezekiel 34 what God says about shepherds and sheep.
There is a great opportunity to carry Jesus into your world this election year. Pastor Matt shares how to not only survive, but to prosper and see His Kingdom advance this year.
There is a great opportunity to carry Jesus into your world this election year. Pastor Matt shares how to not only survive, but to prosper and see His Kingdom advance this year.
Are you ready for some breakthrough in 2024? Pastor Matt shares the keys to getting back to hearing and building on the revelation God has already given you, that will bring the breakthrough of Jesus into your life.
Dr. Joyce expounds upon Jeremiah 32 to brings the word for this year. A word of Hearing, Hope and Holding.
Learn how Jesus invites you to start the New Year from a place of rest and calm, no matter what you came through this past year or what lies ahead. Heather Beers, part of our women's ministry leadership team, shares a great end of year word.
Jim and Melissa shared this fun Christmas song that Jim wrote a number of years ago. We are sure you will enjoy and be encourage by its message.
Pastor David asks the questions we have all wondered about the wisemen. From his heart, he provides insight into who they were, why they came, and what this means for us today.
As we celebrate this advent, it is good to remind ourselves the truth that makes this season possible. The Word became flesh! Pastor Jim shares an encouraging reminder to focus on what Jesus has done.
You can't possibly imagine the beautiful place of understanding the power of the cross and allowing it to permeate your life and walk as a follower of Christ. The cross is the absolute display of God's love for a fallen world, and we have access into that love for ourselves, and those around us. Let the power of the cross change your heart and life today.
Are you aware that Jesus has a word for the exact moment you find yourself? Pastor Matt challenges you to take your stand in Christ, seeing and knowing what Jesus is speaking into the moment you find yourself.
During challenging times, it is important to remain focused on Jesus. Pastor Jim shares how to come aside and let the clouds clear; letting distractions vanish, so that you can have a transforming experience with Jesus.
What an encouraging word from our prophetic pastor here at Kairos. David shares insight into the small things we do to testify about Jesus, when our hearts are right, and how much Jesus enjoys us. Take a moment and get encourage with this timely word.
On his first time to preach in the synagogue in Nazareth, Jesus informs everyone of what he loves to do. Pastor Matt shares insight into the things Jesus enjoys.
Have you ever noticed that your perspective can often be different than the truth? Pastor Dennis shares how to differentiate between living in your perspective and living in the truth. For video images that he refers to, see the post on https://www.facebook.com/kairoskansascity
Jesus loves spending time with you and revealing himself through wisdom and revelation. This word from Pastor Matt will encourage you to see the current moment in your life as an opportunity to know Jesus greater.
Do you sense the Lord moving in your midst? Jesus is wanting you to see his grace for breakthrough, that he has given you. This is our season of breakthrough.
Nehemiah six shows us a believer who has walked through the fire and can now lead in victory. Nehemiah doesn't live in the valley of Oh No, and neither should we!
What an opportunity it is to know Jesus deeper and to cary his fragrance where ever we go. Pastor Matt shares how the fire of God produces a deeper fragrance of Jesus is our lives.
A practical word for this practical season. Pastor Matt shares insight into the facing and overcoming the oppositions in our lives based on Nehemiah chapter four.
Pastor Dennis continues with our series on Nehemiah by sharing practical ways each of us can build the walls around us.
Nehemiah declared to the inhabitants of Jerusalem that they were the move of God to build the wall. We, as the Body of Christ, are the move of God in our spheres of influences. Pastor Matt shares an encouraging word to trust and move forward building the walls arounds us.
When you move forward with the call from the King, what are you likely to face? Nehemiah brings the apostolic ministry to Jerusalem and walks into problems. How did he overcome? Pastor Matt shares keys to maturing into victory.
When the Lord moves on your heart with a plan for the future, what do you do now? Pastor Matt shares insight into moving into the apostolic function of your faith, from Nehemiah's life.
What a privilege it is to see the world around us through the eyes of Jesus, and to carry him by faith, bringing healing and building God's kingdom as we go. Pastor Matt continues our look-through of the book of Nehemiah, to be be the Nehemiah to the world around us, our individual @'s.
During our Family Service, Natalia shares how to overcome challenges, when we face the lions in our lives.
Pastor Matt shares how God uses apostolic prayer to grab your heart and shift you into a position to see the world around you changed through obedience to his will.
What if you had the power to change the environment around you? What if God's call on your life gave you the option to stop the advancement of evil by blessing instead of cursing? Are you ready to grow into being a world changer? Pastor Matt shares how to move from the cycle of curses to being a blessings.
Gain perspective on you life and see how God is faithfully forming you into who he created you to be by revealing Jesus to you and through you. Pastor Matt shares from Isaiah 43 a word to encourage you in your walk today.
Are you ready to enter a season of reaping! Jesus is ready to move around you and show to you the fruit ready to harvest. Fruit, you have not even labored for. Enjoy yourself and reap!!
Learn to tap into the abundance of God that is all around you. Pastor Dennis Beers shares an encouraging word this morning.
Felicia joined us on Sunday morning to share the practical ways that Jesus was expanding his kingdom around her during your travels. Pastor Matt also brought a short word to follow up.
Kevin and Angie share about their mission experience in Romania. Kairos monthly support the Weigelts.
Did you know that God has always intended to have a face to face relationship with you? Pastor Matt shares this insightful word showing God's intent and his love for you.
Four women in our church share their wisdom and stories for Mother's day this year. Shari Poston, Kathy Hendrix, Augusta Ugbajah, and Julie Karanja shared their hearts with us. Heather Beers hosted the service.
Randy Catlett shared a message from his heart on Sunday morning. Be encouraged as you listen.
Pastor Dennis shares his three rules for life to inspire you to honor God, enjoy life, and bless others.
Jesus's declarations about himself were not empty words, cliches, or marketing slogans. Jesus spoke of who he was, who he is, and who he will be. We can trust him to continue to walk with us in the same way he walked with others. Pastor Matt shares how Jesus walked out being the Way, the Truth, and the Life to the woman caught in adultery and what that means to us today.
The resurrection of Jesus was not an event, but a lifestyle that we have access into as we remember where we came from. May this Easter Sunday word encourage you to live in the new life of Jesus every day.
It is a great reminder that Jesus didn't act differently leading up to his death on the cross. He was the same before and remains the same today. Pastor Matt shares an inspiring word to remind us who Jesus is.
This service began with testimonies about Jesus reaching the prodigals in our lives, and Matt shared about our Authority in Jesus. Jill then closes with an exhortation.
Overcoming is often dependent on our understanding the authority we possess in Christ Jesus, because of His finished work. We rest in his authority and choose to walk in it with humility to see the full breakthrough.
Using the text from Ez 34, Matt shares an encouraging word to see the Lord's sheep around us and to care for them as we are able.
Do you see yourself as God's favored son or daughter? Pastor Matt shares from his personal life and relates it to our own experience with Jesus.
This Sunday service was full of special music and ministry by the Holy Spirit. What a fun time together!
This recording is edited for time and included the initial word by David Gunsolley, prophetic ministry by our prophetic team at the 3:30 min mark, a special song at the 21:30 min mark, then a word from Jill Bachtold.
Pastor Matt shares in the same flow a word on Breakthrough to finish off the day beginning at the 32 min mark.
Jesus encourages us to be in such a great relationship with him that we can extravagantly give what we have freely received. Pastor Matt shares how to walk in that giving.
Moving into greater blessing, often come with a test. Not a test that we pass or fail, but an honest assessment of where we are, so we can move forward. Pastor Matt challenges us to come into greater blessing in 2023.
As the Lord is speaking over us "Increase!" in 2023, let us open our hearts to this word and believe for more. Be encouraged by this weeks sermon from Pastor Matt.
Pastor David continues his encouraging series on getting past the giants in our promised lands.
This year is a year to prosper! Pastor Matt gives further insight into walking out the prophetic word given by Dr Joyce last week and encourages us to expect prosperity in 2023.
Dr Joyce Wallace shares her annual word for our church family. Be encouraged with her three steps for this year.
Pastor Matt shares about the Joy that Christ brought and how it changes us and the world around us. With this understanding, we can expect a movement of God in our personal @'s this coming year.
Continuing with this years Christmas series, Pastor Matt shares the encouragement that the Good News brought to the shepherds by the angels, is for us as well. The Good News of Jesus is for right where we are today!
Begin this Advent season with an encouraging word about the Coming of Jesus into your individual @ or sphere of influence.
Pastor Matt shares practical wisdom of coming into the full blessings that Jesus has for you.
Pastor Matt shares about three takeaways from Luke 17 that encourage us in our walk with Jesus.
Our church business meeting follows todays sermon.
Are you ready to move forward into all that God has for you? Pastor Matt challenges you to identify whose report you are believing and if you see the power of God.
Pastor Dennis shares a heart felt word about the language of God. Be encouraged and challenged to hear God's truth and his love.
Felicia challenges us to see our place in the Kingdom of God as He intended us too. This encouragement will free you to be all that you were created to be in Christ.
Jesus said it is blessed to be meek, but what does that mean? Do I really want to be meek? Pastor Matt shares inside into this third Beatitude and how to practically grow in meekness.
Jesus loves to meet you in your mourning to comfort you with his Holy Spirit. Mourning leads to being closer to Jesus and prolonged victory in our lives. Pastor Matt shares the second part of Blessed are those who mourn.
In our next part of this series, Pastor Matt continues with a challenge to face our heart issues and look to Jesus. True change begins when we mourn.
An encouraging reminder that being poor in spirit opens the way for us to take our seat at the table He prepares for us. A table full of the blessings Jesus has for us. As you listen, go ahead, sit down and enjoy the meal. Your cup does run over.
Here's an opportunity to understand where we get started coming into the Kingdom of God, and where we can always return to find our way again. Pastor Matt shares on the first Beatitude found in Matthew chapter 5 verse 3.
Blessed are the poor in spirit.
Continuing through the study of the Beatitudes, Pastor Matt shares an overview of how to enter into the Blessed Life Jesus talks about in Matthew chapter 5.
Pastor Dennis shares how even the early church struggled at times with blind spots and biases, and how practically to work through them as followers of Christ.
Jesus willfully allowed himself to be counseled against, bound, led away and delivered to an unjust sentence so that you could hear the Counsel of God, be liberated from your bondages, be given sight so you wouldn't be blindly led, and so that you could be forgiven and no longer justly or unjustly oppressed. Have your received the goodness of Jesus towards you?
This Sunday, the Holy Spirit moved in a unique way, which was followed by an entire service of spontaneous testimonies of the goodness of the Lord through our church family.
Pastor David continues his practical teaching on walking in the Spirit with this encouraging word.
FYI, towards the end of his teaching, David references a YouTube video (One Thirst - Emmy Rose feat. Gable Price) that we played in church. Here is the link to that video. The last 4:15 of this podcast, is his prayer after the video.
Will shares from his heart, three ways to know you are in a Christian household, and two ways to fortify yourself there.
FYI - We had a slight technical glitch, and a short part of his sermon introduction was not recorded. The audio will cut off and begin again in the middle of his reading of the text. - Our apologies.
Jesus ministered and taught the crowd, but we can't relate to Jesus at the level of the crowd. We must move into a personal discipleship relationship with Jesus. Pastor Matt continues on his study of Matthew chapter five and inspires us with the reminder that Jesus left the crowd.
For Father's day this year we asked several of the fathers in our church family to share. First is Jacob Beers, then George Wandick, followed by Randy Catlett, and finally Matt Bachtold.
Why did Matthew say that Jesus opened his mouth in Matt 5:2. What was the significance of this that make it so important to mention? When Jesus speaks, worlds change!
Pastor Matt begins to lay a foundation for a sermon series coming in August on the Beatitudes.
Dennis Beers shares an insightful message into walking in greater prosperity in our lives.
Pastor Matt concludes his two-part series on the Lord of the Sabbath. This message was originally shared on June 12, 2022.
Pastor Matt begins his two part series on the Lord of the Sabbath. This message was originally shared on June 5th, 2022.
Pastor Ryan outlines Jesus' values revealed in John 17 as He prayed in Gethsemane. Be encouraged that when Jesus prays for all believers, He was praying for you, too.
Pastor David teaches us how to overcome spiritual attacks with Christ. This message was delivered on May 22, 2022.
We were blessed, on Mother's Day, to hear from some of our women on the heart of motherhood as they've grown from their experiences as both mothers & daughters.
On April 24th, Pastor Dennis Beers encouraged us to consider those Jesus championed in faith.
John Wallace reminds us what it means to be remembered by Christ in His glory as we reflect on His resurrection.
Pastor Matt then takes us from the resurrection to the restoration of Jesus' apostles; called to faith through change and growth.
Pastor Matt encourages us to take our seat at the Master's table, sharing in His victory. This message was originally delivered on April 10th, 2022. We apologize for the delay in uploading.
Pastor Matt concludes his series on running toward the roar from the Lion of Judah. He encourages us out of 1 Kings 19, to stop hiding, get out of the cave, and move with the Lord.
Pastor Matt continues his series on discerning the lion of Judah's roar from the roar of the prowling devil. Be encouraged by the sound of God's voice, not the noise of contention & fear from Satan.
Pastor Matt continues his series on running to the lion of Judah. When the enemy roars, what do we have to be afraid of when we stand with Christ?
David Gunsolley exhorts us to engage with the Spirit in worship as we honor God, serve others, and grow in Him.
Pastor Matt encourages us to run with the roar from the lion of Judah; moving forward with the might and power of our Lord rather than remaining in fear of the prowling lion.
Pastor Ryan stepped in for Pastor Matt in a pinch & brings a word from Colossians 3. The apostle Paul burnt a bridge with Barnabas and Mark (Acts 15), but following textual clues, we can see God's hand in redeeming those relationships.
In the challenging times that we now live, it is important to remember who Jesus is and what his work of reconciliation is that he completed on the cross and then gave to us. The power and honor of being a minister of reconciliation is your today.
Pastor Matt challenges cancel culture in light of Jesus' call for reconciliation through humility, mercy, and love.
Pastor David dives into the diversity of expression in community. He encourages us to avoid division due to our personal convictions; to seek unity in Christ.
Pastor Ryan shares from Acts 7-9 to confront the religious spirit he has carried in contrast to the persecution led by Saul prior to his conversion to Christ.
Originally shared on July 18th, 2021
Pastor Matt Bachtold continues his series through Colossians, encouraging us to recognize the Father's movement in our lives, embrace gratitude, and see the goodness of God.
Originally shared on July 11th, 2021
Pastor Matt begins a series through Paul's letter to the Colossians. If you need the ministry of reconciliation, please listen and be encouraged.
Dr. Joyce Wallace shares a story based out of Ecclesiastes 3, encouraging us to be aware of the times and how we operate within different seasons.
This is our Kairos moment to move with the Lord.