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John 21:1-19 Do you need a second chance? Have you wondered if my failure is too great for God's grace? Maybe Peter's story is your story too. Jesus set Peter up for a second chance. Matthew 28:10 Peter left Jerusalem a failure, a washout, a has-been. Sound like someone you may know. Who many times have you said, “Why me, why here, why now?” When God sets us up for a second chance, He is really setting us up for a comeback no man could orchestrate. Ever wondered if God still has a place for you? Remember, God is NOT finished with you yet! Jesus does not leave us in our failures. He redeems us from them. Peter went home to Galilee. It is a deep human tendency that when we feel lost, unsure of our purpose or like we've failed, we go back to old places, habits and ways of thinking. Peter went fishing. John 21:4-14 He returned to what he knew best, yet even with his expertise, he caught nothing. Maybe your frustration is to prepare you for a second chance! Jesus met Peter at the same place He had originally called Peter, Peter reacted to Jesus's voice-not because of a miraculous catch, but because he had been caught! Three times Jesus asked Peter if he loved Him. It wasn't about affection; it was about commitment. To step into your second chance, you must commit to Jesus and His will for your life. Peter's denial had been public, now his restoration was public. Jesus made it clear; Peter's failure did not define him; his calling did. What does this mean for us? • Jesus does not give up on us, even when we fall short. Lamentations 3:22-23 • Love for Jesus always leads to action. 1 John 3:18 • God uses our failures for His glory. Acts 2:14-41 Jesus is in the business of second chances! +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
This episode explores the crucial question: "What Comes Next?" After achieving milestones like marriage, healing, or church mergers, it's vital to seek God's wisdom for the next season. Drawing from Solomon's request for wisdom, we learn that heavenly wisdom, found in Christ and through the Holy Spirit, is essential for progress, vision, sacrifice, making room for the Holy Spirit, generous giving, prioritizing God's house, and discipling others. It's a call to move beyond past successes and actively pursue God's agenda for the future.
1 Samuel 17:4-11 How do you see your giants? As an insurmountable obstacle or an opportunity for God to show His power? “In any situation, what you ARE determines what you see, what you SEE determines what you DO” Hadden Robinson There are two ways to view giants: 1. A limited view that brings fear. 1 Samuel 17:24-25 ‘defy' means ‘to taunt, ridicule, humiliate' Satan want you to cower so he can mock you! When we live by sight, we are defeated before the battle starts. 2. An unlimited view that brings courage. 1 Samuel 17:26 Any giant that come our way is not just a threat to us, but a defiance and insult to our Living God and His abilities. Four things David did to defeat Goliath: 1. He ignored doubts expressed by those around him. 1 Samuel 17:33 2. He remembered his ‘proof' stories. 1 Samuel 17:34-37 3. He disregarded the solutions of man in favor of God. 1 Samuel 17:38-40 4. He acted boldly in the face of Goliath. 1 Samule 17:43-47 Remember: Giants do not fall until you load your slingshot! +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
"What a day! This is monumental. Historic. And this is simply the beginning of a whole new ministry that is going to change the world." --Bishop Ray Willis +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
John 20:19-31 For the disciples, the Resurrection, didn't immediately erase their fear, uncertainty, or questions. They had seen the empty tomb, but they still struggled to understand what it all meant. They were left wondering, what now? We all have wrestled with doubt, but Jesus is not threatened by our doubts; He meets us in them. Doubt isn't the end of faith; it's often the beginning of deeper trust in Jesus. 1. The Disciples were afraid. John 20:19 Fear can be paralyzing. Notice: In their fear, Jesus came to them. In their fear, Jesus gives them purpose. John 20:21 A shift occurs; the disciples are moved from fear to faith. John 20:22 2. Faith is not always easy. John 20:24 Thomas refuses to believe without seeing. John 20:25 Consider this, maybe he is not rejecting faith, but wrestling with it. Notice: Thomas does not walk away from the disciples. Remember: Armies of one are easily defeated. Hebrews 10:23-25 3. God is not distant from our doubts; He is in the middle of them. John 20:26 Jesus let Thomas see to believe. John 20:27 Notice: Jesus does not rebuke or shame Thomas for his doubts, rather he confronts them and offers proof. God is not afraid of our honest struggles. Psalm 34:4 Notice: Thomas no longer sees Jesus as his teacher, he now recognizes Him as God! John 20:28 Honest doubt can lead to deeper faith. We must learn to trust God in the process. Jesus spoke a blessing that reaches even to us today. John 20:29 What do we do during times of doubt? Stay connected. Bring our doubts to Jesus. Remember: Faith is not about having every answer, it's about choosing to trust the One who does. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
The Resurrection of Jesus is a definitive invasion of God! The dawn of that first Resurrection Sunday revealed the power of God beyond anything humanity had ever known. God used opposition to reveal His opportunity. We live in a world in which God gets the last word. The Resurrection was never an impersonal concept of popwer, but a personal encounter with power. 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 This power does not come to a planet but to a people, not to a universe but to YOU. 1. This power releases us by defeating the power of sin and shame. Romans 3:23 Colossians 2:13-14 Jesus words on the cross, “It is finished” equals “Paid in full”, and the resurrection serves as the receipt! The resurrection testifies to the fact that Jesus has defeated the power of Hell, death and the grave forever. 2. This power restores us by defeating the power of evil. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Jesu not only offers eternal life but an abundant life. His purpose is not to add days to our lives but life to our days! 3. This power reveals eternity. Hebrews 2:14-15 Christ came to us who are living only to die, and showed us how to die to live. “Die before you die. There's no chance after.“ C.S. Lewis +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
The four Gospels give the biography of Jesus. Four different writers with four different perspectives. Yet all four, focus on the last week of Jesus life. 35% of each book is devoted to the last week. Matthew, Luke, Mark (Peter) and John, all felt we could not understand Jesus unless we understood this last week of His life. Palm Sunday is a Day and a Doorway. It matters because of the paradoxes revealed. A week that begins in triumph ends in tragedy. The Jews were expecting Jesus to overthrow the Roman rulers, but instead, He overthrew death, hell, the grave, sin and darkness. The last week signaled a paradigm shift for humanity. From cheering crowds to the weeping Christ. From joy to judgement. From waving palm branches to waving whips. Matthew 21 tells of Jesus cleansing the Temple. The Jews were expecting a Regime Change-they got a Revolution! Mark 11, the donkey takes up half the story. Why does Jesus need this donkey? Why does He get it in such an unusual way? This begs the question: What does He need from you? What do you have that no one else has to advance the Kingdom? Luke 19 contrasts the reaction to Jesus: a story of Mixed Reviews. John 12 is a preview of Coming Attractions; by tying Jesus' entry to Lazarus' death and resurrectionS, previews what Jesus will go through. John 12;23-24 Palm Sunday is not, and cannot be, just a day of triumph (He's King!), but also the start of His suffering (the only crown this King will wear is thorns). It wasn't long before those singing “Hosanna,” were shouting, “Crucify Him.” Philippians 2:5-11 Christ's trajectory- kenosis-downward emptying, then upward exaltation. The same path is required for believers today! The last week of Jesus' life is a tale of two basins: The basin Jesus used to wash the disciple's feet. The basin Pilot used to wash his hands of responsibility for this state-sponsored murder. The last week of Jesus life was a turning point, from action to passion. Things are no longer done by Him, but TO Him. Jesus most powerful work is done in His passion. Could it just be possible that our greatest contribution in life may be not through our achievements as usually defined but through our suffering?” This week culminated with Jesus dying between two felons. Jesus became the One who does not count, so He could rescue all of us who do not count. Today, we celebrate the day, and we walk through the Doorway! +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
THE TRUTH ABOUT TITHING: TIPS OR TITHE GENESIS 4:1-7 Why did God reject Cain's offering and accept Abel's? It was a matter of the heart! Cain tipped God; Abel obeyed God. Do we have the heart of Cain or Abel? When it comes to our finances, who are we going to thank and who are we going to trust? What we do with our finances reveals the condition of our heart. Truth: God doesn't need our money; He wants our heart! Tithing is not about getting something out of us, it is about doing something for us! The account of Cain and Abel teaches us: 1. Tithing reveals the condition of the heart. An unholy hold on money divides every aspect of our lives. Blessed money unifies. 2. Tithing determines how much God can trust me. 3. Tithing determines how long my giving lives. Hebrews 11:4 My faith in God speaks longer than I live on earth. Everything we work to accumulate (possessions) dies with us. Ask yourself: Who is going to be standing before God's throne because of me? +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
THE TRUTH ABOUT TITHING I KINGS 17:10-22 She Was Afraid! 1 Kings 17:13-16 When we obey God, there is ALWAYS enough! She Was Tested! 1 Kings 17:15-16 Who are we going to thank and who are we going to trust? More money is not the answer-More faith in God is! Faith activates God and moves His hand in our behalf. Tithing is NOT giving; Tithing is RETURNING! Truth: Generosity begins at 11%! Some argue that tithing is an Old Testament law, remember this: Jesus NEVER lowered the bar; He raised the bar. Matthew 5:17-30 Jesus taught tithing. Luke 11:42 She Received The Supply! 1 Kings 17:15-16 There was no natural solution to this problem. Truth: God doesn't need the natural to do the supernatural! If He can get it thru you, He will get it to you! She Experienced The Promise! 1 Kings 17:21-22 Her son dies-obeying God doesn't mean your business will never go under, you will never get cancer, you will never lose a child, you will never go through a divorce. The promise means when the ‘son' dies, Jesus is right there with us! Jesus will always breathe life into our circumstances! +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
Many Christians are going through battles, but we need to keep in mind that nothing is too difficult for God! Let's begin by openning our Bibles to James 4:7. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
AUTHORITY ISSUES John 14:15 John 15:14 Truth: God ALWAYS works through Authority! SAUL: 1 Samuel 13:11-12-Michmash Saul was surrounded by the Philistines. Notice: He said, He thought, He felt We take the same steps when we leave the authority of God! 1 Samuel 15:1-23-Amalekites -God said destroy them. Saul destroyed 95% and kept 5%, that is NOT obedience. When we are rebellious, we are more like the devil than at any other time! God will ALWAYS find a replacement if we don't do His will. DAVID: On two occasions, David could have killed Saul, yet he refused because he was under Saul's authority. 1 Samuel 24:1-12-David respects Saul's authority. 1 Samuel 26:1-14 Whose authority do you need to submit to today? +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
AUTHORITY Luke 7:1-10 March 2, 2025 1. AUTHOR OF AUTHORITY: Luke 7:7-8 (NASB) Authority: - Official, Legal Right to Rule. - Freedom Of Choice. - It's An Authorization to Make Decisions Within A Particular Jurisdiction Name Genesis 1:26 (NKJV) "Let Us make man in Our image," "Elohim" Nature 2. RECEIPINTENTS OF AUTHORITY: Genesis 1:28 (NKJV) Dominion- “To Tread Upon” Genesis 2:19 "...whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name." 3. ENEMY OF AUTHORITY: Genesis 3:4-5 4. POWER OF AUHTORITY Luke 10:19 (NLT) "I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy," "exousa" +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
Mark 2:1-12 The text is a story of four friends who went the extra mile to get their friend to Jesus. His situation was hopeless. There was no medicine, treatment, or cure. He needed something supernatural. Note: The four didn't try to ‘fix' their friend but took him to Jesus, someone who could ‘fix' him. The Bible doesn't name these four, but they loved their friend enough to get him to Jesus. It is amazing what can happen when we don't care who gets the credit! How long has it been since you have done something radical to reveal Jesus? What ‘roof' needs to be torn off your life so someone can see Jesus? Mark 2:5 ‘Jesus saw their faith'-faith that made them do something radical. The paralyzed man was brought for forgiveness but for healing. Jesus wants to address the sins of our lives before the needs of our physical life. When we do radical things to get our friends to Jesus, things can get messy! Why Does God Give Breakthroughs? For His glory (Revelation 4:11, Isaiah 43:7). To manifest His works (John 9:3). For His name's sake—we belong to His kingdom. 5 things about Wisdom in the Bible: 1. Earthly Wisdom (1 Corinthians 2:5-6) – Focused on human reasoning, limited. 2. Demonic Wisdom – Deceptive and self-serving. 3. Godly Wisdom (James 3:17) – Pure, peaceable, and full of mercy. 4. Jesus as Wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:24) – The embodiment of divine wisdom. 5. Wisdom as a Spirit (Isaiah 11:2, Deuteronomy 34:9) – Can be imparted for divine insight and leadership. How Does Breakthrough Come? Through Wisdom (Proverbs 24:3-4). By Seeking God's Wisdom (Proverbs 2:6, James 1:5). By Overcoming Worldly Wisdom (1 Corinthians 2:5-6). By Walking in Godly Wisdom (James 3:17). Conclusion Breakthrough comes through faith, obedience, and seeking divine wisdom. Recognizing the enemy's tactics (fear, lies, intimidation) is crucial to overcoming struggles. Biblical examples affirm that God desires to bring supernatural intervention to His people. By walking in wisdom and trusting in God, we can experience the victory He has planned for us. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
Mark 2:1-12 The text is a story of four friends who went the extra mile to get their friend to Jesus. His situation was hopeless. There was no medicine, treatment, or cure. He needed something supernatural. Note: The four didn't try to ‘fix' their friend but took him to Jesus, someone who could ‘fix' him. The Bible doesn't name these four, but they loved their friend enough to get him to Jesus. It is amazing what can happen when we don't care who gets the credit! How long has it been since you have done something radical to reveal Jesus? What ‘roof' needs to be torn off your life so someone can see Jesus? Mark 2:5 ‘Jesus saw their faith'-faith that made them do something radical. The paralyzed man was brought for forgiveness but for healing. Jesus wants to address the sins of our lives before the needs of our physical life. When we do radical things to get our friends to Jesus, things can get messy! +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
Strength through Power-Gifts of Healings Acts 1:8 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 Our path to strength is the dynamic of the Spirit of God. It is not the power of human personality, organization or eloquence. Strength through power is displayed through the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Gifts of Healings defined: the ability to be used as an instrument of God in a supernatural way to restore health. Why is this gift plural? Three levels of healing: physical, emotional/psychological, spiritual. Example of Jesus: Luke 5-paralyzed man with four friends John 5-Lame man at pool of Bethesda Luke 17-Ten lepers Why are the Gifts of Healings needed? Our bodies are important to our ministry. 1 Corinthians 6:15 and 19 Romans 12:1 The Bible gives us instructions for the operation of Gifts of Healings-James 5:14-16 Examples of Gifts of Healings in Acts: Acts 3:1-10 Lame man at the Gate Beautiful Acts 5:12-16 Peter's shadow Acts 9:36-43 Tabitha raised to life Acts 19:11-12 Unusual miracles and Paul's sweat rags Acts 28:1-10 Poisonous snake bite, Father of Publius healed, all those with diseases on Malta healed. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
Strength through Power Acts 1:8 Matthew 28:18-19 It is an amazing thing that God would choose to trust a group of quitters to take the message of salvation to the world. The disciples had all quit. They were discouraged, depressed, and defeated. Yet 40 days with Jesus and they had a change of attitude and perspective. That is what we all need, dose of Jesus. Our Mission is not to be man pleasing but Spirit lead. This requires us to: 1. Live by His Power! Colossians 1:19-20 MSG Requires the power of God to overcome our biases and prejudices. 2. Pray big prayers. Acts 4:29-31(NKJV) We risk missing the amazing things God has for us because we do not ask for them. Pray and praise, in the dark so that what God is preparing will be revealed to us in the light. Isaiah 54:1-3 How we pray and praise says a lot about what you think about God. 3. Exchange fear and self-doubt for strength and courage. Acts 5:29-32(NKJV) Fear isn't simply an emotion. The Bible tells us it's a spirit from the enemy (2 Timothy 1:7). God has not called us to something he has not equipped us for. 4. Prepare for new things. Acts 10:42-46 “God's Word is the most effective guard against fear”! 5. Position God's presence to guide your life. Acts 13:1-3(NKJV) You can't take the land until God takes the lead. We need to soak ourselves in God's Word because we can't follow what we don't know! We must let faith – not fear – forecast our future. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
Jesus told the disciples to stay in Jerusalem until the promise of the Father was fulfilled. That promise was “power from on high.” Luke 24:49 Jesus reiterated this command and promise in Acts 1:8. Holy Spirit gives us power to bring the strength to accomplish His plans. Three significant truths about His coming: 1. Holy Spirit has been poured out and promised to all believers. Holy Spirit wasn't just with believers, He took up residence in them. Acts 2:38 makes the promise of His power available to all who believe. The outpouring of Holy Spirit on Pentecost was the fulfillment of Jesus promise in John 14:16-17. Today, too many are involved with Christianity, but few are committed to the cause of Christ which is reaching the world with the Gospel. 2. God's plan is to spread the Gospel to all nations through the church. Matthew 16:18 Ephesians 3:10 Matthew 24:14 Acts 1:8 Ever since the birth of the church in Acts 2, the church's mandate is to gather, grow, give and go with the Gospel! 3. All believers should be impowered to be witnesses of Christ. The outpouring of Holy Spirit was not so believers could have an experience for self-edification but that all believers would be empowered to live on mission by telling His story! Power to witness only comes from Holy Spirit. Salvation of the world is the reason for the outpouring of Holy Spirit. Everything He does is to empower believers to have the strength to be His witnesses. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
Holy Spirit gives us power to give us strength to accomplish the plans of God. This strength is revealed through three miraculous signs. These signs are audible, visual and verbal. 1. Power Acts 2:2 2. Presence Acts 2:3 3. Proclamation Acts 2:4 ESV And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. The word for “tongues” gloce'-sah – language-specifically one naturally unacquired. Acts 2:5-7 “bewildered” means they were confounded and confused because they were hearing the praises of God in their own native languages. Acts 2:7 “And they were amazed and astonished, saying, ‘Are not all these who are speaking Galileans?' The reaction of the Jews to these three signs makes me wonder why we aren't more filled with awe, wonder, amazement and astonishment when we consider the mighty works of God. Acts 2:9-11 tells us Christianity is NOT a western white people religion. To evangelize effectively today, we must bridge cultural barriers and preach the gospel in one's first language. Question: Are we pilgrims or settlers? if the settler mindset dominates a church, we will not reach our neighborhoods or the nations of the world for Christ. It isn't just missionaries that need a risk-taking, comfort-disturbing, semi-nomadic, pilgrim mindset. We all do. Christ did not call us to settle in on this earth as it is. He called us to be exiles and sojourners on the earth. In one generation, the Gospel exploded everywhere! Remember: The signs are incidental but Holy Spirit is ESSENTIAL! +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
Acts 2:1-13 Holy Spirit's power to give us the strength to accomplish His plans! Acts 2:1 “When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place.” We are Better Together! Pentecost means ‘fifteth'. Refers to the Jewish feast of Shavuot- 50 days after Passover. Pentecost is a harvest festival! Acts 2:41 ‘So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.' When the law was given-3,000 died. When Holy Spirit was given-3,000 were saved! This Pentecost fulfilled its eternally determined destiny. To provide power to give strength to believers. This power was introduced with spectacular signs: 1. Power Acts 2:2 ‘And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.' Suddenly-abruptly, unexpectedly and immediately. Not an actual wind but the sound of a mighty rushing wind. Violent blasting roar. 2. Presence Acts 2:3 ‘and divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them.' No one was left out and no one was excluded. Do you long for the power to be stronger? He is here to give it to you today! +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
Teaching manual on Stepping into 2025 Summary: To prepare believers for an outpouring of God's Spirit, equipping them to embrace and steward the Overflow and Harvest of 2025. I. Introduction: A Vision of the Desert Transformed Isaiah 35:1: “The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom.” Declare: “Thy Kingdom has come, and I am thirsty for God and a greater influence of His Spirit on the earth!” Many lives, cities, churches, and nations are Experiencing as Spiritual Draught and Famine II. Types of Spiritual Drought and Their Implications 1. Meteorological Drought: Absence of God's presence and outpouring. 2. Agricultural Drought: Lack of spiritual fruit due to neglect of God's Word. 3. Hydrological Drought: Depletion of spiritual resources like prayer, fasting, and fellowship. 4. Socioeconomic Drought: Loss of the Church's influence on society. Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.” Joel 2:28-29, Acts 2:17-18: God's promise to pour out His Spirit. III. Identifying Famine in the Church 1 Samuel 3:1: The rarity of God's Word. 2 Chronicles 15:3-6: The need for teaching priests to guide the Church. 1 Samuel 13:19-23: The absence of “blacksmiths” (trainers and equippers) weakens the Church. Declaration: “We must restore the Word, equippers, and God's tangible presence in our lives and gatherings!” God is granting Grace and mercy by Sending the Holy Spirit as rain IV. The Gathering Clouds: The Rain is Coming 1. Prophetic Declaration: The RAIN is here Joel 2:23, Hosea 6:3: God is sending the former and latter rain together. 1 Kings 18:41-46: Elijah's prayer brought the rain; the same prayerful persistence is required today. Leviticus 26:4: “I will send you rain in its season, and the ground will yield its crops and the trees their fruit.” 2. Our Preparation as Stewards: Believers Need to carry an Axe daily in 2025 Jeremiah 1:9-10: Uproot, tear down, and plant for God's purposes. 1 Corinthians 6:12, 9:27: Remove distractions, discipline your body, and prioritize God's will. Practical Application: Equip believers with spiritual “tools” (axes, shears, excavators) to prepare for this season. Believers need Take up Responsibility: The Call to Build and Establish Call for responsibility over apathy to establish what God is building for generations. Nehemiah 4:6: The people had a mind to work. VI. Unlocking the Deluge of Heaven - Five Keys for 2025: 1. True and Persistent Prayer (James 5:16-18): Lead a lifestyle of intercession. 2. Waiting on the Lord (Isaiah 40:31): Cultivate reflective worship. 3. Fasting with Purpose (Joel 2:12): Teach and engage in regular fasting. 4. Swift Obedience (1 Samuel 15:22): Immediate action unlocks breakthroughs. 5. Partnering with God: Discover the “ancient ways” to steward revival. VII. The Results of the Overflow Psalm 84:11: “The Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.” 3.Seven Expectations for 2025: 1. Direction: God as our Sun. 2. Protection: God as our Shield. 3. Grace, Favor, and Honor: For the faithful. 4. Provision: Abundance in every area. 5. Revival: An outpouring of the Spirit with Deeper hunger for God, Passion for holiness, witnessing, and discipleship. 6. Harvest: Many Souls coming to Christ 7. Miracles: Signs and wonders marking the season. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
God has given us the greatest gift ever...His son Jesus. Let's open our Bibles to Matthew 1:18-25. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
The Name above all Names Matthew 1:21-25 December 8, 2024 In Biblical times, names had meaning. People often lived up to their name. Jacob-trickster David-beloved Abraham-father of a multitude Moses-drawn out Joseph-he will add Daniel-to judge The Name of Jesus describes: 1. His Identity-Matthew 1:21 Jesus means Jehovah is salvation. Hebrews 2:10 He is the Captain of our salvation Hebrew Yeshua-The Lord is salvation Acts 4:12 No other name given under among men by which we must be saved. Jesus was a real human baby and God in the flesh. His cry broke 400 years of silence from Heaven and brought Good News to all mankind! 2. His intentions-Matthew 1:21 He came to save His people from their sins. ‘save' means to keep safe, to rescue from danger or destruction. Philippians 2:7-11 Jesus primary purpose in coming to this sin sick world was to die for His people. 3. His impoverishment-Luke 4:18-19 He came to “proclaim good news to the poor” Jesus understands poverty, weariness, hunger, rejection and loneliness-Hebrews 4:15 He endured all that mankind must endure and was without sin. 4. His individuality-Matthew 1:23 “they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is God with us.” His covenant name is Yahweh (Jehovah), It means God promises. Yahweh occurs 6823 time in the Old Testament. Each occurrence speaks to God's promise to mankind. His name is a Covenant for Salvation-Jehovah Yeshua-Titus 2:11 2 Peter 3:9 John 3:17 Acts 2:21 His name is a Covenant for Provision-Jehovah Jireh-Philippians 4:19 Genesis 22:14 His name is a Covenant for Peace-Jehovah Shalom-John 14:27 Psalm 29:11 His name is a Covenant for Healing-Jehovah Rophe-Psalm 107:20 Psalm 30:2 Jeremiah 17:14 His name is a Covenant for Deliverance-Jehovah Yeshua-Galatians 5:1 Psalm 32:7 His name is Emmanuel-God with us! +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
David Hodges takes a deep dive into the story of Abraham sending his servant Eliezer to find a wife for Abraham's son Isaac. David and Cecilia Hodges have served as full-time missionaries to Peru for many years. In 2007, they planted a flourishing church and a missions compound in Jicamarca, a mountainous desert region on the outskirts of Lima, Peru. They are reaching Peru through the teaching of the kingdom, challenging believers to leave their cultural box and empowering them to be ambassadors in the marketplace. They are also working to establish leadership training in local churches through the Andes Mountains and the Amazon. Their mission is to train every generation to represent the kingdom in the real and whole way, being a relevant influence within the culture and society they live. Their vision raises up men and women who dynamically, creatively, properly, and powerfully live-out and represent the kingdom of God. You can find more information here: https://give.iphc.org/missionary/david-and-cecilia-hodges +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
1 THESSALONIANS 5:16 PSALM 48:12 PSALM 22:3 What is the difference between thankfulness and gratitude? Thankfulness is a response to a ________________________________. Gratitude is a _________________________, a state of grace. Most of us have a story or stories of God's faithfulness that brought gratitude. Truth: God is attracted to grateful people. What do we know about gratitude? 1. Gratitude is never invisible or silent. Luke 6:45 When we are grateful, we will say it and show it. 2. Gratitude sustains joy and blessing. Psalm 9:1 The secret to joy is learning to remember all that God has done for you, especially in the bad times. 3. Gratitude begins when entitlement ends. 1 Corinthians 15:5 It is impossible to be grateful for something we think we are entitled to. Without God, what are we entitled to? God's mercy keeps us until God's grace finds us! 4. Grateful people can find a blessing or enlarge a blessing. Psalm 126:5-6 You have everything you need to do everything God has asked you to do. Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
The Book of Revelation should… Revelation 4-22 1. Lead us to hope. Jesus as the slain Lamb of God, is the only one worthy to open the seals. This tells us God is in control! 2. Make us aware of the enemy. 2 Thessalonians 2:4 A. The Antichrist 1. He opposes all religions and exalts him self over everything called god. 2. He puts himself in place of God's and God's law. 3. He is referred to as ‘the Beast'. Rev. 13 4. He will preform miracles. Rev. 1:13, 13, 3, 12,2 Thessalonians 2:9 5. He will persecute Christians. Daniel 7:21, 25 Rev. 13:7 Matthew 24:9 6. He will not work alone. Rev. 19:20 7. He will establish centralized worship and a new religion. Rev. 13:16-17 8. He will impact the global economy. Rev. 3:16-17, 18:11 3. Help us see the temporal verses the eternal. Rev. 21:1 4. Challenge us to pray high risk prayers. Pray for believers. Prayer for those who don't know Christ. Rev. 22:12-13 5. Challenge us to examine and change our lives. Rev. 20:11 Here's the take home-Born once-die twice, Born twice-die once. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
How Revelation speaks to us today. Revelation 2-3 The Seven Churches Ephesus: Revelation 2:1-6 Return to romance. Smyrna: Revelation 2:9-11 Face your fear. Pergamum: Revelation 2:13-16 Cancel your compromise. Thyatira: Revelation 2:18-22, 24-28 Inspect for morality. “Jezebel” was teaching that sexual immorality was cool. Sardis: Revelation 3:1-3 Confront your comfort. Philadelphia: Revelation 3:7-8, 10-12 Operate in obedience. Because you have kept my word-reward of obedience! Laodicea: Revelation 3:15-19 Turn up the temperature. “I know your deeds”-We can't fool Jesus! The overarching principle of the messages to the churches of Asia Minor: SURRENDER! +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
How Revelation speaks to us today. Revelation 2:1-17 The Seven Churches of Asia Minor Revelation 1:19-20 “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. 20 The mystery of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand and of the seven golden lampstands is this: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.” Ephesus: Revelation 2:1-6 Return to romance Return to the basics Matthew 22 and Matthew 28 Surrender your heart Smyrna: Revelation 2:9-11 Face your fear. This is the only church that Jesus didn't give a challenge to. Persecution purifies. We are going to get persecuted. Pergamum: Revelation 2:13-16 Cancel your compromise Compromise- blending of two things. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
1. Signs of the end Times A. One world government B. One world religion C. Christians being killed D. An increase in lawlessness and sinfulness E. The mark of the beast 2. Facts about the Book of Revelation A. The Book of Revelation has one message – we win! B. Jesus is the one doing the revealing C. Jesus is the one being revealed 3. What is the book of revelation about? The unbelievable person – Jesus Revelation 1:1-2 The unquestionable position – Ruler Revelation 4:1-3 Three levels of heaven The first level would be what we see in the clouds. The second level would be where the angles and the demons reside. The third level is where God resides. The unlimited personality – God Revelation 4:5-8 Attributes of God Lion – Majesty of God Calf – Faithful Man – Intelligence Eagle – Sovereignty The undeniable promise – Hope Revelation 1:3 +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
Ephesians 6:10-17 1. THE WAR WE FIGHT Ephesians 6:12-13 What happens in this space affects what happens in this place. 2. THE WARDROBE WE WEAR Ephesians 6:14-15 THE BELT of Truth THE BODY ARMOR-Breastplate of Righteousness THE BOOTS of the Gospel of Peace THE SHIELD OF FAITH-Ephesians 6:16 Faith is not faith until we act on it. Don't forget in the dark what you learned and believed in the light. DARTS DOUBT ANXIETY REBELLION TRIALS SENSUALITY The Roman shield was made to LINK together for protection and unification. THE HELMENT OF SALVATION Ephesians 6:17 The helmet protects the mind because the battle is in the MIND fields. Romans 12:1-2 THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT Ephesians 6:17 Jesus was tempted three times and three times He declared, “It is written!” Matthew 4:1-11 The Sword doesn't just contain the Word of God, it IS the Word of God! It is a sacred scalpel-Hebrews 4:12-13 Physical sword brings death- Spiritual Sword brings life! Physical sword becomes dull with use- Spiritual Sword becomes sharper with use. The physical sword penetrates skin- Spiritual Sword penetrates the heart. John 14:20 "On that day you will realize that I am in My Father, and you are in Me, and I am in you." Christ in me-Belt of Truth, Breastplate of Righteousness, Gospel Boots. Me in Christ-Shield of Faith, Helmet of Salvation, The Sword of the Spirit. Question: Are you posing or are you walking in the armor of God? These ELEMENTS PROTECT US FROM THE HELLEMENTS! +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
BATTLE READY : BATTLE COVERAGE Ephesians 6:12-13 September 29, 2024 1. THE WAR WE FIGHT Ephesians 6:12-13 2. THE WARDROBE WE WEAR Ephesians 6:14 THE BELT “Truth” - Reality In Its Original Form Start And End Your Day With Truth THE BODY ARMOR Ephesians 6:14 God Is Totally Righteous Because He's Totally As He Should Be Identify Righteous Activities That Strengthen... Unrighteousness Ones That Weaken… THE BOOTS Ephesians 6:15 Gospel Past, Present And Future Justification, Sanctification, Glorification Preach The Gospel to Yourself And Others 3. THE WIN WE SECURE 1 Corinthians 15:57 +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
BATTLE READY: VICTORY IN THE BATTLE EPHESIANS 6:10-12 We know we are engaged in a real battle, one of cosmic proportions. We know we are facing a real opponent because this world bears the bloody, painful scars of this conflict: war among nations, shattered lives, broken homes, suicide, rape, abuse, and immorality of every kind. But The Battle is the Lord's NOT ours! 2 Chronicles 20:15, 17 Romans 8:31, 37 Colossians 1:15-20 Colossians 2:14-15 Realize the battle you are facing is not the battle you're facing. What goes on up there affects what's going on down here. Ephesians 2:6 The Ephesians understood spiritual warfare. Acts 19:11, 19 Paul gives us God's strength and strategy. Ephesians 6:10 God's strength: Daniel 2:20-21 Psalm 147:5 Psalm 115:3 Job 42:2 Matthew 16:18 God's strength is ours when we Put on the full armor of God. Yes, we have battles, scars, open wounds…but we WIN! Revelation 19:6, 11-16 +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
"If our learning doesn't lead us to doing, our learning is a waste of time. That's Matthew 25." --Gary Burd Find more information about Gary Burd here: https://give.iphc.org/project/gary-burd-ministry +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
BATTLE READY: STRONGHOLDS Ephesians 6:10-12 OUR ADVERSARY A stronghold is an area in your life where Jesus is not Lord. Resume Contact Info Employment History Self-Employed Named Changed Defeated 33AD Strengths Life Mission References OUR ARMOR Ephesians 6:13 "Therefore put on the full armor of God," Isn't made of Kevlar, Chain Mail or Steel Character forged by Christ The Mind OUR ADVANCEMENT Ephesians 6:13 Philippians 1:12 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
Eva shares what she learned from her summer missions efforts. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
1 CHRONICLES 29:12 PSALM 34:10 JEREMIAH 10:23 DEUTERONOMY 8:18 GOD IS THE SOURCE OF YOUR PROSPERITY. We cannot develop what God did not give. The real asset is the favor of God. Money isn't prosperity; money is the byproduct of prosperity. Money without God usually destroys lives. 1 Timothy 6:9-10 PROSPERITY IS RECOGNIZING THAT YOU ARE A STEWARD OF GOD'S FINANCES. When God is your source, He will supply all your needs. Philippians 4:19 He supplies not only finances but peace, joy, assurance, contentment… Stewards see themselves as accountable for what God has entrusted to them. Trusting God with finances is a baby step of faith. Luke 16:10-11 There are some Christians who are not seeing the gifts of God manifest because they never trusted God with ‘the least'. WHEN WE UNDERSTAND STEWARDSHIP, WE ARE ABLE TO BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS. 2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-10 The real motive behind finances shouldn't be to get, but to GIVE! It is selfish to think, ‘I've got enough-forget everyone else! You can't give away what you do not have. Genesis 12:2 God's Kingdom will not advance without God's people prospering. WE MUST UNDERSTAND THE ‘STOREHOUSE' PRINCIPLE. DEUTERONOMY 28:8 The priority in the Word for our finances is: Pay God, pay yourself, pay everyone else. God can only bless what you have; He cannot bless what you need. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
HOPE FOR HARD TIMES-REMEMBER THAT'S MY KING! REVELATION 19:11-16 To thrive in hard times, we must have an adequate view of God. One that sees Jesus Christ as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. That's My KING! 1 Timothy 6:15 Ephesians 1:21-23 Revelation 19:11-16 Jesus is given five names: 1. Faithful – Jesus is trustworthy. 2. True – In Jesus there is total absence of all that is false 3. Word of God 4. King of Kings 5. Lord of Lords Revelation 19:16 Jesus is given the full title “KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS” The title indicates someone who has the power to exercise absolute dominion over all His realm. In the case of the Lord Jesus, the realm is all of creation. 1. He is Faithful and True. Isaiah 40:23-24 Daniel 7:13-14 Hebrews 1:3 Philippians 2:9-11 To His Word: "I am the bread of life" John 6:35,48,51 "I am the light of the world" John 8:12 "I am the door of the sheep" John 10:7,9 "I am the good shepherd" John 10:11,14 "I am the resurrection, and the life" John 11:25 "I am the way, the truth, and the life" John 14:6 "I am the true vine" John 15:1,5 To Establish His Kingdom in the hearts of men. John 18:37 Revelation 11:15 To defeat Satan. Revelation 12:10-11 Revelation 17:14 Jesus Christ is alive, and reigning over all the kings of the earth, all the events of Eastern Europe and the Middle East and Central America. That means-HE'S MY KING! +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://allnationstallahassee.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://mobile.twitter.com/allnationstally
1. Grace provides a Savior. Grace provides Security. Genesis 6:14 Grace provides Sufficiency. Genesis 6:14 Romans 3:22-24 Romans 5:20 Notice the shape of the ship. Genesis 6:16 Grace provides Substance. Genesis 6:21 John 6:35 Grace provides a Schedule. Genesis 8:4 2. Grace Provides Salvation. Genesis 7:1 Hebrews 11:7 Salvation comes by grace through faith. Ephesians 2:8-10 Romans 3:24 Grace produces good works. Genesis 9:1 3. Grace provides Security. Genesis 7:1 2 Corinthians 5:19 Security is NOT a place but a PERSON! +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://allnationstallahassee.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://mobile.twitter.com/allnationstally
The Master key to Releasing Grace This lesson explores the concept of grace in Christianity, emphasizing how a revelation of God's unmerited favor through Jesus Christ leads to obedience. 1. Understanding Grace Key Scripture: John 1:16-17 • Grace Comes Through Jesus (John 1:16-17): The Old Testament Law exposes our need for salvation, but Jesus offers grace and truth, providing not just awareness of sin but also redemption. • The God of Love and Grace (2 Corinthians 13:14): God's grace is complete, encompassing the love of Jesus, God's Fatherly affection, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. • Grace Through Knowledge (2 Peter 1:2): A deeper understanding of God and Jesus increases our experience of grace. 2. The Beauty of God in Creation • God's Majestic Creation (Psalm 8:3): The wonders of the heavens and God's handiwork inspire awe and reverence for His power. Creation's beauty is but a glimpse of Elohim's Awesomeness and Majesty • Personal Reflection on God's Beauty (Psalm 27:3-4): A yearning to dwell in God's presence and behold His beauty signifies a heart captivated by His grace and majesty. 3. Responding to God's Beauty 1. The Beauty of Christ (Song of Solomon 3:6): The imagery of Christ's arrival, fragrant and glorious, evokes believers' worship and wonder. 2. We all have a choice after we all see his beauty. What will you do about it? Do we ignore it and go about our lives? Do we shout, or shed a tear? Or do we live in pursuit of seeing and being consumed by the awesomeness of his beauty and Majesty? Living in Love with God (Song of Solomon 1:4): A relationship with God begins with love and leads to a desire for intimacy with Him, rejoicing in His love. Caring for What God Cares About Just as love for a person leads to an interest in their values, love for Christ compels us to care about what matters to Him What is on our Beloved's Revealed Heart Desire and Will today, this week, and this year? +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://allnationstallahassee.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://mobile.twitter.com/allnationstally
God’s Grace Is FOR You! Genesis 50:14-20 From Joseph’s story we learn: In tough times, God’s grace is with you. When pride walk in the room, God walks out. Promotion is God’s job, humility is our job. God uses small things, don’t despise them! When God’s grace is FOR us, He gives us Divine Resets. In the reset, He gives fresh Oil1 Pressure that comes with change doesn’t define us, it reveals us. When we know God’s grace is FOR us and we live in His favor we must: 1. Live in Forgiveness. Joseph’s brothers expected revenge, Joseph offered restoration. Joseph’s brothers expected punishment, Joseph offered peace. Joseph’s brothers lived in fear, Joseph lived in grace. 2. We must welcome others into our lives. Never build barriers instead of boundaries. Everyone has a place in the Kingdom of God. You don’t need the gift of goodbye! Just because the space is small doesn’t mean God is! 3. We are SENT! What if God brought us to this current season to send us out? What is God has brought us to this position to provide for others? God knows, He sees, and He’s has a plan and purpose. When the Israelites were about to enter the promised land, God spoke to Joshua and told him; “For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9b) +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://allnationstallahassee.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://mobile.twitter.com/allnationstally
Find more information about Maury Davis on his website: https://maurydavis.com/ +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://allnationstallahassee.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://mobile.twitter.com/allnationstally
"I didn't know what I was doing. All I know is that God, in September, told me 'You're a soldier, you're a warrior, get ready." --Alondra +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://allnationstallahassee.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://mobile.twitter.com/allnationstally
Exodus 4:1-12 God's grace is often showcased when His people are facing difficult times. God was faithful to Moses and His grace prepared the way for him to accomplish great things for the Lord. From Moses's story we learn: God's grace is with us EVEN when we have questions. Moses asked ‘what if', in Mark 9:24 the father asked ‘help my unbelief', Mary asked ‘how can this be'. God is not put off by our questions but welcomes them! Are you bringing your questions to God? God is willing to show up in miraculous ways to get us where we need to be. God is not only with you, but He is FOR you as well. Everyone has questions, but when we allow Holy Spirit to guide us, things begin to change. Romans 8:14-17 Because of God's grace, Moses was transformed from fearful and unbelieving to the deliverer of Israel! Hebrews 11:24-38 What is God doing in your life today? How is His grace changing you?? +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://allnationstallahassee.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://mobile.twitter.com/allnationstally
Fundamentals of Christianity: The Inerrancy of Scripture. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 The Virgin Birth. Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:18-25 The Substitutionary Death and Atonement of Jesus. 2 Corinthians 5:21 The Bodily Resurrection of Jesus. Romans 8:11 The Gospel. Every person is born into sin. Romans 3:23 Everyone needs a Savior. Luke 19:10 Salvation is by grace alone, a gift of God that cannot be purchased on earned. Ephesians 2:8-9 Christians live in a relationship with God through Jesus. Galatians 2:20 Indicators of drifting away from the fundamentals: Focus on titles Forget daily prayer Never fast Neglect daily Bible study Church attendance becomes optional Things that cause us to drift: Sickness Broken relationships Pain Financial pressure Remember: Pain is not authorized to destroy you but to MAKE you! God is more concerned with our development that our comfort! Sometimes God delivers us from the fire, sometimes He makes us fireproof! We must live in the power of the Spirit! Galatians 5:16 5:22-23 5:25 Romans 8:26 8:14 +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://allnationstallahassee.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://mobile.twitter.com/allnationstally
You can find more information about missionaries Bill and Gretchen Schwartz here: https://give.iphc.org/missionary/bill-and-gretchen-schwartz +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://allnationstallahassee.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://mobile.twitter.com/allnationstally
We were formerly in the kingdom of darkness, but now we are in the kingdom of light! Being in a new kingdom means we need to understand what "kingdom time" is. --Pastor Leo Bray
Matthew 13:44-46 June 2, 2024 These parables teach us that the Kingdom of heaven is so valuable that losing everything here on earth, including your life, is a happy trade-off! 1. We learn the Kingdom of God is not visible. 2 Corinthians 4:4 2. We learn the Kingdom of God presents us with a choice. Romans 10:9-13 It is not enough to believe that Jesus lived or that He was a good teacher. We must decide to surrender our lives to Him. 3. We learn the Kingdom of God is the source of joy. Mark 8:34-37 Never believe the lie that anything is better than Jesus! 4. We learn the Kingdom of God may be entered through different circumstances. Peter was called from his nets. Paul was struck down on the road to Damascus. 5. We learn the Kingdom of God is priceless. 1 Corinthians 2:2 Philippians 3:7-9 Jim Elliot, “He is no fool to give up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” YOU ARE THE TREASURE! Jesus gave up everything to buy you back from the hand of Satan! Hebrews 12:1-2
FOUNDATIONS Luke 6:46-49 May 19, 2024 The foundation is the most important part of a structure. The depth of the foundation is influenced by external pressures against it. In this parable, Jesus says the same is true for human beings. In this parable, two men were doing the same thing, building a house. difference-the foundation. 1 Corinthians 3:11 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 2:5-10 Jesus is the Cornerstone, the foundation to build upon. The real test of your foundation is obedience to the commands of Jesus. John 14:15 “If you love me, keep my commands.” John 14:21 “Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me.” John 14:24 “Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching.” Many claim to be Christians but in reality are just functioning atheists. Giving lip service to Jesus but living their lives as though He doesn't exist.
Galatians 6:7-8 Who would dare to deny that actions have consequences? Yet Paul wrote, “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked.” The truth is, we may give verbal assent to the Law of Sowing and Reaping but continue to excuse ourselves from its ramifications. Everyone sows seed, what is produced is determined by the kind of seed. Paul says there are only two kinds-no exceptions! You can't sow seeds of rebellion, immorality, lies…and pray for crop failure! Remember: Today is the father of tomorrow. The Law of Sowing and Reaping is unalterable, and it affects everyone in every area of life, family, career and pleasure. Deception is the root cause of sinful, indulgent lifestyles. Remember: 2 Corinthians 5:10 “We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.” Three aspects of the Law of Sowing and Reaping: 1. We reap what we sow. Galatians 6:8 Remember: Sin takes you further than you wanted to go, Keeps you longer than you wanted to stay, and Costs you more than you wanted to pay. 2. We reap more than we sow. Matthew 13:23 Hosea 8:7 A small decision to do either good or bad, reaps a bigger crop for either joy or sorrow. 3. We reap later than we sow. Galatians 6:9 Some crops we reap quickly; others take a long time. But do not be deceived—their season will come. Every action, big or small, good or evil, is a seed. Jeremiah 17:10 “The Lord will give to every man the fruit of his doings.” When we stand before God Almighty for judgment, we shall give an account not only of our own acts, but also of the influence of our acts upon each successive generation. What will your influence be? What will be your harvest? That depends on the seeds you are sowing today.
"It's one thing to be delivered. It's another thing to bring down the strongholds. That is the only way to see complete freedom." --Nick Kummaragunta Let's open our Bibles to 2 Corinthians 10:4-5.
CALLED and ANOINTED: THE BELIEVERS’ WALK TODAY The Heavenly Call is God's invitation to each of us to become what He has planned for us. It's a divine summons to embrace His purpose and pursue Christlikeness. 5 Values of the Called and Anointed Value Description Bible Reference LOVE - God and the Place, People, and Assignment Love encompasses our relationship with God and our responsibility to love others as ourselves. 1 Corinthians 13:13 - And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. FAITH - Faith in God Faith mixed with the Word Faith is the unwavering belief and trust in God, essential for our spiritual journey and relationship with Him. The preached word must be mixed with faith for it to be beneficial and transformative in our lives. Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 4:2 - For indeed we have had the good news [of salvation] preached to us... ACTION True faith requires action; being doers of the Word and not just hearers. James 1:22 - But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only... PATIENCE Patience allows us to endure through times and seasons, trusting in God's timing for His plans to unfold. Ecclesiastes 3:1 - To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven. Diligence and Skill Diligence and skill are essential in turning potential into accomplishments, positioning us for greatness. Proverbs 22:29 - Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings... Disciplines for Growth Discipline is essential for those who are called to follow Christ. The term "disciple" itself stems from the word "disciplined ones." The Apostle Paul underscores the importance of discipline in the Christian journey in 1 Corinthians 9:25-27: "25 Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable. The need for intentional and focused discipline in our spiritual walk, emphasizing that our ultimate prize is not temporary but eternal. Paul's commitment to discipline serves as a model for all believers, urging us to pursue our faith with diligence and dedication Internal Disciplines External Disciplines Corporate Disciplines Prayer Simplicity Fellowship Study Solitude Confession Meditation. Submission Guidance Fasting Service Celebration Accountability Scripture References: Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:1-3, Hebrews 10:24-25 Conclusion The Heavenly Call is an invitation to a life of purpose, love, faith, patience, diligence, and action. As we embrace these values and disciplines, we align ourselves with God's plan and experience the transformation He desires for us. Let us heed the call, Let's dive into this marathon of life in Christ, run the race with endurance, and press on toward the prize of God's heavenly calling in Christ Jesus. Scripture References: Philippians 3:14, Hebrews 12:1, 2 Timothy 4:7 +++++++ Find our service times on our website: https://allnationstallahassee.com/ Find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://mobile.twitter.com/allnationstally Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allnationstally
We must know the voice of God that moves us into knowing God’s call and walking in His anointing. His anointing brings authority. From His authority we live in power over Satan and Sin. Hebrews 11:35-39 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 Hearing God’s voice prepares us to live out His calling and walk in His anointing! Ephesians 6:10-18 Jesus is coming SOON! The world is filled with the signs of His coming. Matthew 24:3-7 Matthew 24:36, 40-42 Matthew 24:29 2 Peter 3:9-13 Revelation 21:1-8 A.W. Tozer, "God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible. What a pity we plan only the things we can do by ourselves." Samuel did not know God’s voice. 1 Samuel 3:7 Things that Interfere with hearing the voice of God. Busyness-Constant activity can make it difficult to hear the voice of God. Sin-When we allow sin to take root in our lives, it can deafen our spiritual ears and blind our spiritual eyes. Spiritual Immaturity-Often we don’t discern God’s voice because we are not grounded in His Word. Enemy’s tactics-2 Corinthians 2:11 Satan is at work to sow seeds of doubt, fear and confusion. We must learn to distinguish God’s voice from the voice of Satan and man. We must be willing to obey God’s call, even when it seems difficult or impossible. We never operate in isolation. We must be intentional about developing relationships with fellow believers. Answering God's call is a process that incloudes; ● recognizing God's voice ● cultivating a listening heart ● distinguishing between the voice of the Lord and the enemy ● obeying God's call ● engaging in the Body of Christ ● remaining faithful even when it is difficult. +++++++ Find our service times on our website: https://allnationstallahassee.com/ Find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://mobile.twitter.com/allnationstally Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allnationstally
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