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May 24, 2020
2020-05-24 When Division Brings Multiplication
Series: 2020 - Special Messages
"When Division Brings Multiplication"
(Acts 8:1-8) & (Acts 11:19-21)
Reopening the church to public services in the wake of the COVID-19 health crisis has been challenging as it has necessitated dividing the church into two groups meeting for two services. In the early days of Christianity, there is a precedent where division that was caused by an unforeseen circumstance was utilized by God to produce unprecedented multiplication in the ministry of the Christian Church.
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- May 24, 20202020-05-24 When Division Brings Multiplication
May 24, 20202020-05-24 When Division Brings MultiplicationSeries: 2020 - Special Messages"When Division Brings Multiplication"(Acts 8:1-8) & (Acts 11:19-21)Reopening the church to public services in the wake of the COVID-19 health crisis has been challenging as it has necessitated dividing the church into two groups meeting for two services. In the early days of Christianity, there is a precedent where division that was caused by an unforeseen circumstance was utilized by God to produce unprecedented multiplication in the ministry of the Christian Church.
- May 17, 20202020-05-16 What Will You Do with God’s Alarm?
May 17, 20202020-05-16 What Will You Do with God’s Alarm?Series: 2020 - Special Messages"What Will You Do with God's Alarm?"(Joel 2:1)Of all the countries of the world, why has the United States suffered the most because of the COVID-19 pandemic? Perhaps the reason is because the United States is whom to the wealthiest and most culturally influential body of Christians in the world - the American Church. God is using our current circumstances to sound an alarm, a wake-up call to the American Church - will we listen?
- May 10, 20202020-05-09 Rediscovering the LOST Supper
May 10, 20202020-05-09 Rediscovering the LOST SupperSeries: 2020 - Special Messages"Rediscovering the LOST Supper"(Mark 14:12-25)Christians throughout history and around the world celebrate four core ceremonies: gathering for worship & teaching, gathering for fellowship, gathering for prayer, and gathering for the Lord's Supper. Of these ceremonies the Lord's Supper is the least well understood as Christians have tended to make it into something that it isn't. In this message, we rediscover the beauty and the majesty of the Lord's Supper.
- May 3, 20202020-05-03 An Encouraging Message About More Bad News
May 3, 20202020-05-03 An Encouraging Message About More Bad NewsSeries: 2020 - Special Messages"Än Encouraging Message About More Bad News"(Psalm 112:6-7)All of us have one of two ways of handling bad news - our way or God's way. In this message some real-life examples from the Bible are looked at to see how our way of handling bad news is unhealthy and how God's way of handling bad news is healthy.
- Apr 26, 20202020-04-26 Preparation for Restoration
Apr 26, 20202020-04-26 Preparation for RestorationSeries: 2020 - Special Messages"Preparation for Restoration"(1 Peter 5:5-11)In this encouraging and challenging message during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, we learn that restoration always dependent upon operating in two parts: our preparation and God's promise. The Bible already contains the steps we're to take to prepare for restoration and also reveals the nature of the restoration that God has promised for us.
- Apr 19, 20202020-04-19 Balanced Faith in a Fearful, Foolish, Fickle World
Apr 19, 20202020-04-19 Balanced Faith in a Fearful, Foolish, Fickle WorldSeries: 2020 - Special Messages"Balanced Faith in a Fearful, Foolish, Fickle World"(Philippians 4:10-14)While we continue to endure the COVID-19 pandemic emergency and all the anxiety that it has created, it is necessary for Christians to keep a Balanced Faith during these unstable and uncertain times. In this message, Pastor Matt points to the guidance already written in the Bible as the means by which we can keep a Balanced Faith in a Fearful, Foolish, and Fickle World.
- Apr 12, 20202020-04-11 Christ, The Power of God
Apr 12, 20202020-04-11 Christ, The Power of GodSeries: 2020 - Special Messages*** EASTER SUNDAY ~SPECIAL SERVICE ***"Christ, The Power of God"(Ephesians 1:18-21)In this message, we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ from the dead by realizing that the Resurrection of Jesus is the single greatest display of God's power. As Christians, we are to walk by faith in the Resurrection Power of Jesus as that power is the true key to a lasting Revival.
- Apr 5, 20202020-04-05 Through the Storm
Apr 5, 20202020-04-05 Through the StormSeries: 2020 - Special Messages"Through the Storm"The global Coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic and our current national emergency has produced an unprecedented storm of life for so many. In this message, Pastor Matt looks at the life of Noah to to draw some lessons that together teach us that no matter how severe or prolonged the storm is - trusting in Jesus Christ is the only way through the storm to God's plan and purpose for you on the other side.
- Mar 29, 20202020-03-28 The Other Side of Faith
Mar 29, 20202020-03-28 The Other Side of FaithSeries: 2020 - Special Messages"The Other Side of Faith"Faith in God is like a coin - it has two sides. This message is about the human-side of having faith in God. The side that we are often ashamed of and struggle with during our journey with Jesus - particularly during stressful and fearful times. In this encouraging message from the life of Jacob, Pastor Matt describes how God accepts the human-side of having faith in God as faith!
- Mar 22, 20202020-03-22 New Terms, Old Ideas
Mar 22, 20202020-03-22 New Terms, Old IdeasSeries: 2020 - Special Messages(2 Corinthians 6:14-18)"New Terms - Old Ideas"During this Coronavirus pandemic, we've had new terms enter our vocabulary. Such as, "self-quarantine, social distancing, and sheltering in place." In this special message, Pastor Matt shows how these new terms are actually very old ideas that have a lot of relevance for Christians, and that Christians have an opportunity to use this crisis to grow spiritually stronger, healthier, and holier in our journey with Jesus.
- Mar 15, 20202020-03-15 Coronavirus_Confronting Fear with Faith
Mar 15, 20202020-03-15 Coronavirus_Confronting Fear with FaithSeries: 2020 - Special Messages"Coronavirus: Confronting Fear with Faith"(1 Timothy 1:7)Panic buying. Fighting in retail stores, Internet rumors, States of emergency. A global pandemic.As a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic there is a great deal of uncertainty and fear gripping the world. As Christians, as followers of Jesus Christ and heirs to all the promises of the Kingdom of God we have this opportunity to rise up and confront fear with faith.
- Mar 1, 20202020-03-01 Christ’s Example of Humility
Mar 1, 20202020-03-01 Christ’s Example of HumilitySeries: 2020 - Special Messages*** SPECIAL GUEST ***Max Brockmeyer - Missionary to EuropeIn his message titled, "Christ's Example of Humility," Max shares some insights about Jesus' character and how we're to imitate that character in our lives. Max weaves these insights into the story of his journey onto the mission-field.
- Jan 12, 20202020-01-12 Never Stop Praying
Jan 12, 20202020-01-12 Never Stop PrayingSeries: 2020 - Special MessagesSpecial Guest - Pastor Vandercleison TrindadeServing as the pastor of Igreja Apostolica Evangelho Vivo - (Vineyard Assembly of God's new daughter church to the Brazilian community) - Pastor Vander delivers a powerful message of encouragement to "Never Stop Praying."Translator: Junior De Oliviera
Mar 8, 2020
2020-03-08 Where Will You Stay the Winter?
(Titus 3:12)
"Where Will You Stay the Winter?"
Like people who travel to Florida to stay the winter, we have the God-given ability and resources to choose where we will stay during a "Winter of the Soul." In this final message of this series, Pastor Matt shows how the Holy Spirit made sure that the Bible told us where the best place to stay during a "Winter of the Soul" is.
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- Mar 8, 20202020-03-08 Where Will You Stay the Winter?
Mar 8, 20202020-03-08 Where Will You Stay the Winter?(Titus 3:12)"Where Will You Stay the Winter?"Like people who travel to Florida to stay the winter, we have the God-given ability and resources to choose where we will stay during a "Winter of the Soul." In this final message of this series, Pastor Matt shows how the Holy Spirit made sure that the Bible told us where the best place to stay during a "Winter of the Soul" is.
- Feb 23, 20202020-02-23 Lazy Winter – Hungry Summer
Feb 23, 20202020-02-23 Lazy Winter – Hungry Summer(Proverbs 20:4)"Lazy Winter - Hungry Summer"The "Winters of the Soul"that all of us face in life may seem like bleak, dead experiences but in reality how we respond to the "Winters of our Soul" determines how well we do during the "Summers of our Soul." In this message, Pastor Matt shows us how to respond to the Test of Difficulty and the Test of Deception that Christians must pass during the "Winter of the Soul."
- Feb 16, 20202020-02-16 The Winter Warrior
Feb 16, 20202020-02-16 The Winter Warrior(2 Samuel 23:20)"The Winter Warrior"Winters of the Soul are noted for their adversity, their difficulty, their capacity to intimidate and overwhelm Christians in their daily journey with Jesus. However, we learn from the story of Benaiah (a "Winter Warrior") that every Christian has built into their identity by God the ability to become like Benaiah - an unstoppable "Winter Warrior!
- Feb 9, 20202020-02-09 Surving the Winter Without Shipwreck
Feb 9, 20202020-02-09 Surving the Winter Without Shipwreck(Acts 27:6-12)"Surviving the Winter Without Shipwreck"Winters of the Soul often coincide with the Storms of Life. Together, these difficult times have the potential to shipwreck a Christian's faith in Jesus Christ. However, the Bible tells us God's method for insuring that our faith will survive the Winter of the Soul without shipwreck.
- Jan 26, 20202020-01-26 Awakening to the Blessing of Winter!
Jan 26, 20202020-01-26 Awakening to the Blessing of Winter!(1 Corinthians 16:5-9)"Awakening to the Blessing of Winter!"Winter is often thought of as a dark, cold, uncomfortable, and possibly dangerous time - BUT - winter can also be a time of beauty, excitement, and joy. God is calling His people to wake up to the special blessings that can take place in our lives while we walk with God through a "Winter of the Soul."
- Jan 19, 20202020-01-19 God is With You in the Winter!
Jan 19, 20202020-01-19 God is With You in the Winter!(Genesis 8:20-22)"God is WITH YOU in the Winter!"Life brings different seasons, for everyone there will come a "Winter of the Soul." As Christians, we much prefer the "Summer of the Soul" when having faith in God is easy, when prayer is easy, when worship is easy, when serving God is easy. Yet, we need to realize that God is just as with us during the Winter as He is during the Summer!