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I like good court movies. No Challenge (v.31-32) He did the work already. I love Paul’s use of rhetoric here. He gave us the chronological rundown of our salvation beginning with his foreknowledge and ending in our glory. So, now he’s like, “if God has provided all the necessary means for life and godliness,…

If we need anything in this world we live in, we need good news. Right? We always get bad news, fake news, gossip news, but rarely any good news. We can open up our phones and find out who is dating who, who has passed. We can find out what (preach) with all of the posing and sharing of that is social…

1. Keep Moving forward “Every Place the sole of your foot touches” “No man shall be able to stand before you” “you shall cause this people...” 2. Keep God’s Word Do accordingly (Law’s) Driving has laws Meditate God is with you

God has to remind them that the success of the project is depending on their willingness to get to work themselves. When it comes to seeing change in the kingdom of God, in your church, and in your life it must begin with “your” work. Zerubbabel is the government he can’t do it alone, Joshua is the high…

Intro Growing up Black you quickly learn that the house your live in as a child is not your house. And you also learn that with the house that you live in comes “house rules” Things that you cannot do in your Mama’s, Daddy’s, Grandma’s house was and not limited to: acting a fool, Talking back, wasting…

The year was 1996 the Denver Prince Hall football 11/12 year-olds were to face in a scrimmage the Prince Hall 13/14 year-olds. A certain small for his position middle linebacker named Gary Russell to face an overgrown RB head on. I was able to stop that running back when he came up the middle. I was…

You can say a whole lot in a few words. Be quite I’m good I love you. Peter said “save me” 1. Prayed for Healing wholeness Functional. able to do what God made you to do. Brokenness-God can repair you. Jigsaw puzzle and kids break them. Parents can put it back together. 2. Prayed for Salvation Socially-wicked…

It is easy to hate. When we consider our history, over four hundred years of systemic and systematic oppression it is easy to hate. Slavery, violence, sexual abuse and exploitation, sharecropping, reconstruction, segregation, lynchings, Jim Crow, State sanctioned race massacres, disenchantment, disenfranchisement,…

Call and response. This form of rhythmic and most times musical expression finds its roots in the cultures of sub-Saharan Africa where in public affairs and religious rituals one person would make the call and the people would respond. When our ancestors arrived on the shores of America, they were stripped…

God Rolls Away Stones The stone was rolled away. Let me tell you a little bit about the stone. The type of stone that was put in front of Jesus tomb could range between 4-6 feet in circumference, weighing between 1-2 tons. It would have taken two men to roll the stone into place. But, placing the stone…

I tell you the truth, Among those born of women, no one greater than John the Baptist has appeared. “Stand in John’s shoes” A Simple Message “Repent for the Kingdom of heaven is at Hand” He was to prepare the people for Jesus A Simple Life He didn’t chase the bag. Prioritized purpose He wasn’t ashamed…

Intro Have you ever wasted money? Really! Have you ever spent some money on something and whatever it was that you invested your hard-earned money in was not all that you had hoped it would be? The feeling of buyer’s remorse is nothing to joke about because once you spend the money you are stuck with…

Everyone loves a good party. Right? Don’t you? I do. There is nothing like a good party where you can have a good time being around good likeminded people, eating good food, listening to good music, and laughing a good laugh. Everyone loves a good party. It doesn’t matter what kind of party it is people…

The “it” Factor. I believe that every one of us has a purpose and every one has been gifted by God to contribute to his kingdom advancing agenda. What your purpose is and what your gift is I don't know for certain. But I know that you have “It.” You have it. (used to represent an inanimate thing understood,…

Jesus’ death at Calvary did secure your eternal salvation. His death paid your ransom, washed your sin, cleared your name, redeemed you to the Father, secured your spot in Glory, and declared your just before God. His death opened doors to the promises of God that he declared in his work. His death did…

There is song that I like by Israel and New Breed called Grace. The chorus says, “Where would I be, if not for your grace, carrying me every season? Where would I be, if not for your grace? You came to my rescue and I want to thank you for your grace?” I like this song because it speaks to my life. It…

Church, this true for everyone in here from the pastor to the pew to the choir to the kitchen; you ain’t all that. I know…I know… that may seem a little harsh. But, its the truth, you ain’ all that. I know you have done a few things well but…You ain’t all that… (Run “I know that…but…You ain’t all that”)…

Merry Christmas! This is the resounding phrase that will be echoing thorough the world in just a few short days. Merry Christmas. Words that in a few days will unite families, friends, and loved ones. People will make peace with people the don't like. Feuding couples will rush to make amends by these…

I know everyone is not into sports but the season of Football is upon us. So before the season starts I need everyone to pick your team. The Superbowl is not yet determined but we know that one team for sure the Denver Broncos will be there. And, when this happens you will have to choose, if your going…

Intro Ascents Dodge Ball illustration. uneven teams. I had advantage David’s situation 2 Samuel 5:17-21 . Who does God side with? (v.1-2) God does pick sides. Those who are his. Those who are need. The downtrodden (compassion) Escape from the Trap Blessed but he LORD! snare? We have to admit that we…

What does it mean to say that God is Good? 1. Christ Died at the Right Time (v.6) The saints used to say, and it is also in song, “he may not come when you want him but he’s always right time”. Jesus came at the right time. All of the societal conditions where just right, the political conditions where…

1. God’s Reward is better than the World’s Riches (v.24-27) 2. God’s Salvation is through Shed Blood (v.28) 3. God Will Fight Your Battles (v.29)

I wish I didn’t have to mention the times we’re in, but I would be irresponsible of me to not tell the truth (elaborate). But, today is Father’s Day. 1693 Tomas Shepherd, “Must Simon bear the cross alone and all the world go free?..” 1. Forced to Carry the Cross Brother Simon, was forced to carry a burden…

A few days ago I was watching my favorite movie The Matrix. It is in its deepest sense to me, a Christian allegory. But, one particular scene Neo the hero of the trilogy has just been awakened from his sedated dream prison and as he opens his eyes he says, “why do my eyes hurt?” too which he received…

I thank God for senses. Sight, Hearing, Touching, Taste, and Smell. I sympathize with those who have do not have these senses, but I believe that in Glory God will restore these sense to those who don’t have them. But, I thank God for them. I’m especially thankful for smell this morning, I say this as…