Several weeks ago a good friend of mine moved away. Not just around the corner or to a new church, but he move across the country. I have to be honest and tell you that I was not all that excited about this. But I knew that he was going where he needed to go. After making his decision to go, he packed up the family and the belongings and headed across the country for a new start. Continue reading
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recently ended a sermon series titled Jesus Says at Living Word. The whole series was intended to aim us at the power of God’s words. Here’s what I believe about the words of God.
I believe that God’s word has power. It has the power to do exactly what it says. Like when God spoke in Genesis Let there be… Well, there was. I believe that His word carries His very power and His presence. I believe that God’s words speak not only His intent but also the ability to accomplish that which He desires. Continue reading
Eagles are the most majestic of birds. They fly differently than all other birds. This week we look at the eagle and glean some insights about our lives as followers of Jesus from this special birds.
I’ve recently been asked if Christians are allowed to be happy. It may seem like a strange question to some while a valid one to others, so I thought I’d share a little of my insights on the matter. Let’s start by looking at both sides of the matter: Continue reading
We believe that when God speaks into our lives there is a natural reaction in us. Several things happen in our lives when God’s word penetrates our hearts – we see. Listen this week as Pastor Derrick shares how new sight is possible as we interact with God’s word.
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y wife loves to take pictures. It’s really the only thing she really cared about at our wedding was that we had a great photographer. Pictures have a way of freezing something in our minds. The moment becomes frozen in time.
But what happens when you don’t have a camera handy? What do you do if you’re somewhere that taking a picture would just not be appropriate? How do you keep that memory alive? How do you freeze a moment without a digital or paper photograph? Continue reading
There’s a story in the bible about a
man named Jonah. He’s probably most well-known for his failure to follow God’s command. He was supposed to go to a place called Nineveh, but he really didn’t want to. As a matter of fact, when he was called to Arise and go to Nineveh, he decided to board a boat going in the opposite direction. Eventually the captain of the boat finds Jonah, realizes that he’s the reason the storm is so bad, and throws him overboard. God then sends a fish to swallow him whole! Continue reading
When God speaks, things happen. Not only do God’s words have power to accomplish things in the world but they also bring a response from us by the power of the Holy Spirit. Listen as Pastor Derrick shares the importance of trusting the words and promises of God.
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t’s been nearly 12 years since my boys were born. I remember that day however like it was yesterday. I can remember when my wife told me, It’s time. I remember that it was nothing like the movies or television shows depict it. I didn’t almost forget her at home. I was just concerned, scared, and nervous. Continue reading
This sermon series is an acknowledgemnent that when God speaks, things happen. Over the next four weeks, we’ll dive into the results of God speaking. This week listen as Pastor Derrick shares the importance of listening when God speaks.
