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“Returning to the Fear of the Lord” – “Church Awakening Conference” – 1 Samuel 13 – Three excuses 1 The men were scattering. 2 Samuel did not come at the set time. 3 Because Samuel was late, Saul felt compelled to offer the burnt offering. - God wants people who are after his own heart. - We need the presence of God, what does that look like? - What is the definition of Revival? Revival is the overwhelming sense of Gods presence. - God is making his way back into our society. - God uses the broken pieces in our lives to minister to other people.

“Do Not Forget the Lord- Part 2” – “Our Nation Needs to Be Under God!” – Psalms 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance. * To do great things, the Spirit of the Lord needs to come upon us. * If we want to do things, we need his power. - Samuel's Farewell Address * 1 Samuel 12:14-15 If you fear the LORD and serve and obey him and do not rebel against his commands, and if both you and the king who reigns over you follow the LORD your God--good! But if you do not obey the LORD, and if you rebel against his commands, his hand will be against you, as it was against your fathers. - When Israel served the Lord and followed the word of God they became stronger. * 1 Samuel 12:24 But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you

“Do Not Forget the Lord” – “Promised Land was on the West side of the Johan.” – 1 Samuel 11:1-15 – Saul defeats the Ammonites * The 2 tribes were separated geographically. * Don't make treaties with the enemy. * Don't join in with those who do not have the same biblical view as you. * God wants us to be together. - 1 Samuel 11:6 When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God came upon him in power, and he burned with anger. - Confirm Your Calling and Election * 2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. * Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.

“The Father Heart of God” – “God has something planned for you!” - 1 Samuel 8:19-22 The Lord Grants Israel's Request * The bible is God's personal reference. * God does not change from the Old Testament to the New Testament. * God's was are always best. - 1 Samuel 9 Saul Chosen to Be King * 1 Samuel 9:6 But the servant replied, "Look, in this town there is a man of God; he is highly respected, and everything he says comes true. Let's go there now. Perhaps he will tell us what way to take." - Everything happens for a reason, “NO”, there is a reason everything happens. - * God determines our steps but he does not determine how we will respond. * God askes us, how are you going to respond. * Be faithful where you are serving! God has something planned for you.

“Making America Good Again” – “Israel Demands a King” - Samuel's Warning Against Kings - 1 Samuel 8:9 Now listen to them; but warn them solemnly and let them know what the king who will reign over them will do." - Three Things 1. God is still with those children that are not right with God right now. * God will use your life to speak to your children. * You are not responsible for their choices. 2. The world is going to hate us just like they hated Jesus. 3. Political problems were rooted in their spiritual problem. * 1 Samuel 8:7-8 And the LORD told him: "Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected me as their king. As they have done from the day I brought them up out of Egypt until this day, forsaking me and serving other gods, so they are doing to you.

“Redeeming the Past” – “Forgiveness vs. Redemption” – 1 Samuel 7 – Samuel Judges Israel * 1 Samuel 7:14 The towns from Ekron to Gath that the Philistines had captured from Israel were restored to her, and Israel delivered the neighboring territory from the power of the Philistines. And there was peace between Israel and the Amorites. - You can get buried by the things in your life. * Romans 4:7-8 "Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him." * Romans 8:1-2 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. - What man needs is not the discharge of all conflict but to stand up and address it. * Don't stop praying. * Don't take a vacation, keep trusting God. * Allows the truth of God to transform our minds. * • You can't afford to surrender. God is redeeming us for His purpose. -Don't stop seeking Him, He will redeem our lives. * Ephesians 5:15 Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise,

“What It Says” – “James 1:22 Hearing and Doing the Word” – James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. * Jesus in or life changes who we are. * Matthew 5:15-16 Salt and Light - What we hear is what we should do and it equals the testimony we have with those around us. * Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 1 Be quick to listen 2. Be careful of what we say 3. Slow to become angry * Wisdom can be the category under which these thing fall. - Proverbs 8 The Blessing of wisdom * Proverbs 8:1 Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?

"Walking in the-Fear of the Lord" – “We need to honor God” – 1 Samuel 5:1-5 The Philistines and the Ark. - 1 Samuel 5:3 When the people of Ashdod rose early the next day, there was Dagon, fallen on his face on the ground before the ark of the LORD! They took Dagon and put him back in his place. * We can become so committed to believing something that no matter what is in front of us, we will not believe it. * We need to seek God first, not the things of God. - Hebrews 3:12-13 See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. (13) But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness. - 1 Samuel 6:10-12 The Ark Returned to Israel - 1 Samuel 6:12 Then the cows went straight up toward Beth Shemesh, keeping on the road and lowing all the way; they did not turn to the right or to the left. The rulers of the Philistines followed them as far as the border of Beth Shemesh. - Our ultimate purpose must be to let God get what He needs to from us.

“The Darkness Precedes the Dawn” – “Darkness Can Not Prevent the Dawn" – The Philistines Capture the Ark * Man's idea, not God's * They wanted the Ark of God not God himself. - 1 Samuel 4:3 When the soldiers returned to camp, the elders of Israel asked, "Why did the LORD bring defeat upon us today before the Philistines? Let us bring the ark of the LORD's covenant from Shiloh, so that it may go with us and save us from the hand of our enemies." - The Death of Eli - 1 Samuel 4:18 When he mentioned the ark of God, Eli fell backward off his chair by the side of the gate. His neck was broken and he died, for he was an old man and heavy. He had led Israel forty years. - Deuteronomy 32:28 They are a nation without sense, there is no discernment in them. * Having a relationship with God is the only way you can win. - Judgment and redemption Isaiah 59:14-19 - God is still there: He looked and saw no one to intervene. * Isaiah 59:14 So justice is driven back, and righteousness stands at a distance; truth has stumbled in the streets, honesty cannot enter.

“Time is Up, Eli” – “The Lord Calls Samuel” – How do you know we are in God's plan? - How do you know you are hearing from God? - 1 Samuel 3:7-8 Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD: The word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. The LORD called Samuel a third time, and Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, "Here I am; you called me." Then Eli realized that the LORD was calling the boy. - God will always have a servant. How does God speak to us? - Some of the ways: * Through dreams and visions. * Through confirming prophecy. * Taking time with the Lord and listen. * In times of prayer. * Through the reading of the word. - God is moved by those who humble themselves before Him. - God expects you to be an adult.

“Raising a Consequential Generation” – “Game On!” – Eli's Worthless Sons 1 Samuel 2:12 Eli's sons were wicked men; they had no regard for the LORD. - We need to have: Intentional Parenting, Involvement Parenting, and Intuitive Parenting * You are not responsible for your adult children's choices. * It is our responsibility, not God's, to do the right thing. * It is our responsibility, when we see wrongs being done, to step up and confront them. - Judgment and Redemption – Isaiah 59:14-19 The Lord looked and was displeased that there was no justice. * Isaiah 59:14 So justice is driven back, and righteousness stands at a distance; truth has stumbled in the streets, honesty cannot enter.

“Look at What the Lord Has Done” – “1 Samuel Chapter 2 Hannah's Prayer” – The greatest vindication you can have against your enemies is to see God do powerful things in your life. - Psalms 119:67-68 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees. - Samuel Given to the Lord - 1 Samuel 1:22 Hannah did not go. She said to her husband, "After the boy is weaned, I will take him and present him before the LORD, and he will live there always." - Nazirite - A nazirite is an Israelite who voluntarily takes a vow to abstain from wine, haircuts and contact with corpses for a specified period. Learn about the laws, sacrifices and offerings of the nazirite vow, and the biblical figures of Samson and Samuel who were nazirites. - Hannah's Prayer - 1 Samuel 2:1 Then Hannah prayed and said: "My heart rejoices in the LORD; in the LORD my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance. - The Lord Upholds My Life Psalms 54:6-7 I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you; I will praise your name, O LORD, for it is good. For he has delivered me from all my troubles, and my eyes have looked in triumph on my foes.

"Super Abundantly More!” – “This is not a Prosperity Message!” – God wants to give us so much more than gain. Invest in the Kingdom of God where you live. - 1 Samuel 1:1-21 The Birth of Samuel, the Hannah story. * With God, all things are possible. Mark 10:27 * Hannah stood up in her faith. - Faith is a Spiritual Gift 1Corinthians 12:1-11 * 1 Corinthians 12:9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, - The Serenity Prayer - God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; …

“In the Fullness of Time…God” – “God Sent Forth His Son" - Galatians 4:4-5 But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. * We will all be responsible before God for the choices we made. - Luke 1:5-6 Birth of John the Baptist Foretold. What does this teach us? * God determines when or through whom He will move. * Still following God even though they did not have children. * Bitterness towards God is without merit. * Keep trusting God even if it does not make sense. - He wants to help us. We are twice His, when He made us and when He bought us.

“The Drone of Bethlehem” – “Prepare your minds for action” – Jesus is worthy of our worship * Matthew 2:1-3 ..."Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him."... - Herod calls/inquires of the experts * Matthew 2:4 When he had called together all the people's chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. - A living Sacrifice Romans 12:1-2 When god says it is going to be done, it will be done. - If we seek first his Kingdom * If we will seek Him with all our hearts, we will find Him. * Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

“Overcoming the News” – “A God Reset of Our Mind” – Fix your hope on what Christ has promised me and that never can be taken away from me. 1. Prepare your mind for action. 2. Be self-controlled 3. Our hope is in Christ Jesus. - God's Everlasting Love * Romans 8:31 What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? * Romans 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. - Called to Be Holy 1 Peter 1:13-19 * 1 Peter 1:14 Obedient Children * 1 Peter 1:15 Be Holy * 1 Peter 1:18-19 Purchased with the blood of Christ - 1 Corinthians 3:9 For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building. - Luke 1:13 Do not be afraid * God has a time that will fully come for your desire. Wait, it will be wonderful.

“This is How We Overcome the World – Prt3” – “Let's Talk About Some Stuff” – Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. 1 We need hope 2 We need the ability to overcome - Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.- Overcoming the World - 1 John 5:3 This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome,

“The Cost of Discipleship Bonhoeffer - Part 2” – “What Following Christ Looks Like” – The Conference at Fano * Actions must follow what one believe, or else one could not claim to believe it. * The last words of his speech: “What are we waiting for? The time is late.” - What does “Deny Yourself” Mean? * Hebrews 11:39 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. * Philippians 3:7-8 But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. (8) What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ - What does it mean to live boldly? * It means being unashamed to speak of Christ, to show His love, and to stand for justice, even when it comes at a personal cost.

“Living Our Faith in Our Word – Part 1” – “What Bonhoeffer's Life Illustrates” - May 1934 – “The Barmen Declaration” 1.UNITE THE LUTHERAN & REFORMED CHURCHES 2.TAKE A STAND - “CONFESSIONS OF FAITH” And STAND AGAINST THE REICH CHURCH THE “CONFESSING CHURCH” – 6,000 OF 18,000 - Faith without Action is dead * James 2:14-17 “What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? …In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. - The Call to Justice * Isaiah 1:17 NIV84 “…learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.” - Bonhoeffer's Life Illustrates That: * FAITH CANNOT EXIST IN A VACUUM. * THE CHURCH MUST BE THE VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS AND … * TRUE FAITH IS ALWAYS ACCOMPANIED BY ACTION

“Mercy Triumphs over Judgment” – “God expresses mercy even though we don't deserve it.” – James 2 – Favoritism Forbidden, The Sin of Partiality - God is hearing the prayers of his people. There is reason to have hope. - * We need to seek God with all our heart. * We do not need to walk in fear. * We are here for a purpose, we need to be salt and light. - God wants us to follow Him regardless of what is going on around us. - God hear you, He will never turn away.

“Always Pray & Don't Give Up” – “Pray for former President Donald Trump” – Daniel's Prayer for His People * Daniel 9:4 I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed: "O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with all who love him and obey his commands, - If My People Pray * 2 Chronicles 7:14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. - Jonathan Kahn – Prophetic Word to former President Donald Trump * Former President Donald Trump prayed for at National Faith Advisory Board's National Faith Summit in Powder Springs, GA

“This is How We Overcome the World – Prt1” – “Daniel and the Lions' Den – Daniel 6:1-24” – We are not a Cruise Ship, we are a Battleship. - Theme Verse(s) * 1 John 5:3-4 This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, (4) for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. * 1 John 4:4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. - Daniel 6:1-9 * “Could find no Corruption in him – Trustworthy & Competent” - How did Daniel Respond? Daniel 6:10-11 * “Giving thanks, Praying, Asking God for help” * Their only choice left – Make something about his faith in God illegal.- God Received Glory - But first his servants needed to face the lions' den, the fiery furnace, etc.

"Hope For Hard Times" Part7 - "Recap of the Series” – Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. - Theme Verse: Romans 15:13 NIV84 - “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” * Their “Names” – Pointed to the God who never fails!!! * What Naomi did not realize. * David and Goliath * Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego * Esther and Mordecai * Some Key Truths * We will not be discourage.

“Calling for Esther's and Mordecai's” – “We need to petition God to Come!” - God is always able to make a way. Put our trust in God. Keep our eyes on Jesus! - Blot out the Memory * Exodus 17:14 Then the LORD said to Moses, "Write this on a scroll as something to be remembered and make sure that Joshua hears it, because I will completely blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven." * Deuteronomy 25:19 When the LORD your God gives you rest from all the enemies around you in the land he is giving you to possess as an inheritance, you shall blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven. Do not forget! - In the end, God will prevail for His purpose will endure. He has called us to step-up and pray. - We desperately need a move of God. * Psalms 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."

“Election Sermon – 2024” – “Understand the Times and the Scriptures” – We are stewards of a unique treasure: The right to vote, speak up and stand for righteousness. * Everybody has a faith that guides what they decide to do. * Faith comes first then everything else follows. - Dr. David C. Gibbs, President of the Christian Law Association - “Long before the general population understood the threat to American liberty, some colonial ministers saw what was coming and boldly spoke out about it from their pulpits” - Important Voting Principles 1.VOTING is the “Mina” entrusted to us 2.JESUS IS NOT ON THE BALLOT 3.YOUR VOTE IS BIGGER THAN YOU THINK 4.VOTING IS THE MINIMAL DUTY 5.REMEMBER – Legally/Constitutionally the Political Power Is In The People – YOU! 6.COMMIT TO GROW IN THE LORD AND IN THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT [Eph. 6:10] * God Declared To the Prophet Ezekiel [33:7] “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me.”

“Hope For Hard “Hot” Times” Part6 – “Daniel 3 - Golden Image and the Fiery Furnace” – Daniel 3:17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. - But if He does not…” * Job 13:15 …yet will I hope in him… * Act 4:19-20 …Judge * For yourselves whether it is right in God's sight to obey you rather than God… *Acts 20:22-24 ...I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the... - "Remember" * Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us,… * 1Peter 4:12-14 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering... * Proverbs 28:5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.

"Hope For Hard Times-Part5" - "1 Samuel 17 – David and Goliath” – Jesus' Prayer – John 17:14-17 “I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. … Setting the Stage – 1 Samuel 16:12-13 …And the LORD said, "Arise, anoint him; for this is he."… Goliath - 1 Samuel 17:4-7 ...A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. He was over nine feet tall... David cannot believe his eyes and ears - 1 Samuel 17:26 David asked the men standing near him, "What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and removes this disgrace from Israel? Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?" - Acts 1:8 NASB but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth."

“Hope For Hard Times” Part4 – “Trust does not need to see first” – RECAP of Ruth 1 * Elimelech, Naomi, 2 sons, Mahlon & Chilion – Bethlehem * Severe famine – head to land of Moab * Elimelech dies * Sons marry Moabite women – 10 yrs. & die too * 2 OUT OF 3 Widows – Naomi, Ruth [Orpah] * Famine Ends – Return to Bethlehem/Judah Naomi & Ruth - Trust does not need to see first - Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. - Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount - Mathew 7:7-8 NKJV - "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. (8) For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. - Mystery and Victory - 1Corinthians. 15:58 AMP Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord [always doing your best and doing more than is needed], being continually aware that your labor [even to the point of exhaustion] in the Lord is not futile nor wasted [it is never without purpose].

“Hope For Hard Times” Part3 – “The Necessity and Primacy of Hope!” – We have Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. - Theme Verse: Rom 15:13 NIV84 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” * Ruth 1:16-17 Ruth's Declaration of Faith * Prov. 3:5-6 Trust Does Need to See First * Heb. 3:13 We Need One Another * Lev. 23:22 God's Welfare System - The Lord goes before us as He walks beside us as we trust in Him.

“Hope For Hard Times” Part2 – “We Have the Promises of God!” – We have the Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. * Ruth's Loyalty to Naomi: Ruth 1:16-22 - Sorrow and grief comes into our lives and teaches us and reminds us that we are not God. * James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. - Even in our failure, if we can take it to Jesus, it can make things better. As a believer, we need to know that God's good and will help us. Keep trusting and walking in Him.

“Hope For Hard Times” Part 1 – “God hears your groaning in times of helplessness" - Theme Verse: Rom 15:13 NIV84 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” - Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. * We're the only hope because of the power Jesus has deposited in us. We will be His witnesses. * Fear, intimidation and lies are the lies enemies' lies. *Our God has defeated the devil. - Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. - Cement our relationship with God right now. - The story of Ruth 1:1-22 Naomi Widowed, Ruth's Loyalty to Naomi, Naomi and Ruth Return.

“2-Verses-That-Guided-My-Mnistry” – “The two Greats” - * The Great Commission, Matthew 28:19 * The Great Commandment, Matthew 22:38 What does it mean to love? - * Love is used all over the place. * There is a difference between loving a sports team vs Loving God. * The highest form of love is what we should use when we say we love God. - Heart / Soul / Mind – The Spirit is something implanted in us by God. It is uniquely planted in us. It is more than biology. * 2 Corinthians 5:5 Now it is God who has made us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.

“Priesting The Holy Spirit” – “Are you prepared to steward the presence of God?” – * Exodus 19:1-6 God's people experience the presence of God. * Isaiah 61:6 And you will be called priests of the LORD, you will be named ministers of our God. You will feed on the wealth of nations, and in their riches you will boast. - The Ministry of Reconciliation; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21 - Sacrifices Pleasing to God; Let us offer, through Jesus, a continual sacrifice of praise to God. - * Hebrews 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. - Are you prepared to steward the presence of Go? * “Live in such a way that people who know you but don't know God, will come to know God because they know you”

“An Appeal to Heaven” – “Liberty Tree, an appeal to God” - 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. - Scriptures for Going Forward * The Whole Armor of God. - Ephesians 6:10-13 * I looked for a man. - Ezekiel 22:30-31 *By all this we are encouraged. - 2 Corinthians 7:13-15

“His Way In The Whirlwind“ – “No fear, keep your eyes on Me.” - Nahum 1:3 The LORD is slow to anger and great in power; the LORD will not leave the guilty unpunished. His way is in the whirlwind and the storm, and clouds are the dust of his feet. * Our best posture is to not be afraid of them, seek fist His Kingdom. * Keep your focus on God. The storm is coming but He has His way in the storm.

“Watchmen On The Wall” – “The Black Robe Regiment” *The Church as the Conscience of the Nation. * The Declaration of Independence is a Religious Document - The Black Robe Regiment: The Pastor-Patriots of the Revolution * Leaders Of Their Congregations * The Moral Motivators Of the People * The Spiritual Shepherds Of the Flock of God In This New Land. - Many of the government leaders were also leaders in the churches. - What Are We to Do – To Be? - Ephesians 5:8-11 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (9) (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) (10) and find out what pleases the Lord. (11) Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. - Reveal The Reason For The Trouble - Isaiah 59:1-4 Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. (2) But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear. (3) For your hands are stained with blood, your fingers with guilt. Your lips have spoken lies, and your tongue mutters wicked things. (4) No one calls for justice; no one pleads his case with integrity. They rely on empty arguments and speak lies; they conceive trouble and give birth to evil.

“Find The Light Switch” – “Overwhelmed by the Darkness Because We underestimate the Light.” – There is no such thing as darkness. Darkness is the Absence of Light. - Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. - 2 Chronicles 7:14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. - The Book of the Law Found - 2 Chronicles 34:18-19 Then Shaphan the secretary informed the king, "Hilkiah the priest has given me a book." And Shaphan read from it in the presence of the king. When the king heard the words of the Law, he tore his robes. * Don't be overwhelmed by the Darkness. * We need something to move the Heart of God. - Isaiah 1:26 I will restore your judges as in days of old, your counselors as at the beginning. Afterward you will be called the City of Righteousness, the Faithful City."

“The 100 Billion Dollar Man” – “Father's Day 2024” – The Biblical Role Of Fathers - Prov. 4:1-4 NIV84 Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. (2) I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching. (3) When I was a boy in my father's house, still tender, and an only child of my mother, (4) he taught me and said, "Lay hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands and you will live. (5) Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them… The Power of The Father's Presence * Better physical health – Eat and Do better * Healthier relationships – Wisdom in Life * Better able to control their emotions – by Faith * Feel safe and confident – Need Not Fear * Less likely to use drugs and alcohol – Do Not Need * Perform better in school – Clear Head & Better Values * Less likely to be poor – Stewardship * More likely to stay out of trouble – Pursue Good/God - How Do We Get His Presence? - You Invite Him in: Repent, Confess, Commit…Be Reconciled To God! _ John 1:12 - Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. - The Father's Presence Will Change Life & Transform Wherever He's Welcomed

“What Does the Bible Say?” – “Jesus Came to Save the World” – Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. - Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. - Men need to be men, we need to be true to what is true. * 2 Corinthians 7:14 I had boasted to him about you, and you have not embarrassed me. But just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting about you to Titus has proved to be true as well. - All Scripture Is Breathed Out by God. The Word of God guides us as we read and study it. * 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, (17) so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. * 2 Timothy 4:3-4 For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. (4) They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. - God's Wrath on Unrighteousness * Romans 1:25-26 They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator--who is forever praised. Amen. (26) Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. - Jesus Came to Save the World * John 12:46 I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.

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“Memorial Day, a Day to Honor Real Love” – “Pray Homage to those who didn't come home.” – The Cost of Freedom - Declaration of Independence: …We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. - President Ronald Ragan: Perhaps you and I have lived too long with this miracle to properly be appreciative. Freedom is a fragile thing and it's never more than one generation away from extinction. It is not ours by way of inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation, for it comes only once to a people. And those in world history who have known freedom and then lost it have never known it again. * Galatians 5:1-13 – Chris Has Set Us Free * Mark 12:30-31 - The Great Commandment * John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. * Romans 13:8 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.- If you want to find happiness, don't live for yourself. Live for God. * • Mark 8:35 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it. - Or job is to be sure that America continues to be good and not allow the children to be corrupted.

“Pentecost is For Everybody” – “Empowered beyond our own abilities” – Short overview of some of the different church types followed by: Receiving the power of the Holy Spirit!” * Acts 1:3-5 The Promise of the Holy Spirit * John 20:21-22 Receive the Holy Spirit * Luke 24:45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. * John 3:3-5 You Must Be Born Again * Genesis 2:7 The Breath of Life * John 14:16-17 Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit - The Baptism of the Holy Spirit comes from Jesus. * Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." - The Baptism of the Holy Spirit comes after you have been save.

“Perspective” – “If the Rocks would speak, what would they say?” – Isaiah 55:8-13 The Compassion of the Lord * Don't forget the times God speaks to you. * If the land could speak, what would it say? * God sees you, knows you, and is with you. - You need to declare that you trust God in the middle of you situation. - God is for you, not against you. Romans 8:31 What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? - Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. * God's ways are not our ways. * What is God saying to you?

“WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT?” – “The Person & Work of the Holy Spirit in the Believer” – Zech. 4:6 (NIV84) So he said to me, "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty. * What is His Proper Name? * There is Something About that Name. * The Holy Spirit Knows God's Thoughts. * Distinct Yet One in Purpose/Work. * The Holy Spirit, Counselor - The Spirit of Truth – Reminds & Teaches. * Third Person Of The Trinity. * The Holy Spirit is a “Person” * Present with GOD/JESUS at Creation. * “Born of The Spirit” - On Resurrection Day. * The Holy Spirit's work. - Heb 3:7-8 NIV84 So, as the Holy Spirit says: "Today, if you hear his voice, (8) do not harden your hearts...” - What is the Holy Spirit saying to you today? – HE'S ON YOUR SIDE! - Say “Yes”

“The Unseen Super Power” – “The Answer is found in the Secret Place” – What is your Super Power? God wants to meet you where you are at. - There is power in the “Secret Place”. - Matthew 6:3-4 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then you're Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. * 6:5-8 Prayer must come from the heart * 6:14-15 Forgiveness * 6:16-18 Fasting - Father sees what is done in secret so come to him in secret - Matthew 6:19-21 Lay Up Treasures in Heaven - Find the reward God has for us in the Secret Place.

“Courage is Contagious” – “Empowered by the Spirit” – * We are here for such a time as this. We need the power of the Holy Spirit. * 11 Signs of a Victim Mentality * Called to Courage, not Victimhood * Romans 8:31 What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? ** Other's behavior does not determine my identity. * Courage to Stand * Ephesians 6:10-11 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. (11) Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. * Know Your Enemy, Stand your Ground, Armor of God * Spirit Empowered Courage * Unashamed to live by Faith in Public - A Courageous Church – The Hope of our Nation. How do we engage this battle? _ 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.

“What they Saw on Resurrection Day” - “Understanding what the women and the apostles saw on the day of Jesus' resurrection.” – John 20:1-12 The Resurrection, Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene * Why did Jesus fold the cloth? * Jewish High Priest and the Temple * Ark of the Covenant in the Holy of Holies - When God sees his commands and his people he must look through the blood of the Passover Lamb - Jesus enters the true temple in heaven and offers his blood as the Lamb of God Once for All! - Why did Jesus have to die for our sin? - How does that save us? - Romans 6:10 The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God.

“Are you scared yet or are you already awake?” – “Be informed by your faith” – Matthew 5:11-12 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. (12) Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. - Matthew 5:13- 16 Salt and light. * We have lost our saltiness. * We are being trampled by men. * Stop hiding the truth. * The American church has lost its influence. - Romans 13:8-14 Fulfilling the law through love. * Romans 13:14 (14) Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature.

“Jesus Wins – Easter 2024” – “The Resurrection Changed Everything for the Individual & Society” – John 10:9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. * Christ came to bring us back to God. * We still know what today is! Transformed Lives & Societies day through faith in Christ. This is Jesus Wins-Day. * The 10 stages of the rise and fall of all great nations. * The impact of the Great Awakening in the USA. We need God to move again. - It all begins here with us! There is hope even today. - 2 Corinthians 6:2 For he says, "In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you." I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation.

“Jericho to Jerusalem” – “The people on the way to Jerusalem!” – Luke 19:41-42 As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, "If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace--but now it is hidden from your eyes. - Is this happening to America right now? - Luke 18-19 1.The Good Samaritan 2.The Persistent Widow 3.The Pharisee and the Tax Collector 4.The Little Children 5.The Rich 6.A Blind Beggar 7.Zacchaeus the Tax Collector 8.The Ten Minas - Luke 19:28 - Jesus Triumphant Entrance - Nothing is going to stop God's plan. Philippians 2:9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name,

“Church Awakening Conference 2024” – “God is calling His Remnant” – Pastor Tim and Cindi White attended the Church Awakening Conference 2024 in March and were so impressed with the opening message, delivered by Pastor Vanessa Hunt, that he played the video of her massage to the congregation on Sunday March 18th. - PASTOR VANESSA HUNT. Vanessa Hunt is the Executive Director of Church Awakening and is also on pastoral staff at Westgate Chapel, where she serves on the Executive Team, leads the Prayer Band ministry and speaks on the priority of God's Presence, and the power of prayer.