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What if sharing your faith wasn't about pressure, performance, or having all the right answers—but simply living from who you are in Christ? In this message from Acts 17, Pastor Curtis unpacks how Paul shared the gospel in a deeply secular culture, not from obligation but from conviction and identity. Whether you're at work, the gym, or a coffee shop, you don't need a bigger platform—you need a clearer understanding of who you are. This message will challenge and encourage you to live out your faith naturally in the everyday spaces you already occupy.✨ Key Points:1. Your Story Begins with God's Love2. Evangelism Can Feel Uncomfortable3. Evangelism Isn't About Technique4. Evangelism Begins Where You Are5. God Can Expand Your Platform6. Build Bridges Before Sharing the MessageReflection Questions:How does your story reflect the love of God?What makes evangelism feel intimidating or awkward for you?Where are your current "synagogues" and "public squares"?Have you ever missed opportunities to share Jesus because you were looking for a “bigger” moment or platform?Are you focusing more on “what to say” than “who you're saying it to”?What “unknown gods” exist in the culture around you that people turn to for hope?How can you make evangelism a natural part of your life instead of a scheduled event?

This Sunday, Pastor Curtis continues with Part 3 of the Romans series with “When in Rome… Don't.” In this message, he unpacks the tension between faith righteousness and works righteousness, reminding us that we're not trying to earn our way onto God's team—through Christ, we are the team. It's not about how we feel, but what we believe: righteousness is a gift, not a wage, and it's time we learn to live like we've received it.

This Sunday, Pastor Curtis continues with Part 2 of the Romans series with “When in Rome… Don't.” In a culture filled with darkness, Paul reminds us that whether non-righteous, self-righteous, or over-righteous, all have sinned and fall short—but through faith in Jesus, we are justified freely by His grace.

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Mention the Holy Spirit and reactions are likely to range from excitement to uncertainty or even discomfort. But for the early church, the Holy Spirit was vital to everything they did. In this week's message from John 16, Pastor Curtis explores the role that the Holy Spirit plays in our lives, both individually and as a church. What does it mean that God's glory dwells inside of us? Among the many implications of this profound truth, there is one that we must not miss: Simply put, there is no area of our lives that isn't sacred.

This Sunday, Pastor Curtis kicks off a new series on the book of Romans—his first message titled “When in Rome… Don't.” In a culture that celebrates everything contrary to God's design, Paul's bold letter reminds us that true identity, hope, and salvation are found only in Jesus Christ—calling us to stand firm in faith, even when the world says otherwise.

This Sunday, Pastor Curtis gives a message on “Mother's Day” drawing from Genesis and 2 Timothy, he reminds us that God uniquely designed women with a nurturing spirit, powerful faith, and motherly intuition—calling us all to honor and celebrate the women He has placed in our lives.

The Sower, The Seed, and The Soil Pt. 1 (2025-5-7) Live Wednesday Evening Service with Pastor Curtis, Pastor Don, and Pastor Andrew

The Sower, The Seed, and The Soil Pt. 1 (2025-5-7) Live Wednesday Evening Service with Pastor Curtis, Pastor Don, and Pastor Andrew

This Sunday, Pastor Curtis gives a message on “The Relentless Regret” — a powerful reminder of what Jesus saves us from and the eternal consequences of rejecting Him. Through the story of the rich man and Lazarus, we are challenged to live with urgency, knowing that eternity is forever and that now is the time to choose Christ.

This Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Curtis gives a message on “Go Tell Peter,” a powerful reminder that Jesus sees us not with condemnation, but with compassion. Even in our failures, He calls us by name, restores us through His blood, and invites us to walk in the fullness of His grace and purpose.

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Rather than a necessity, the idea of rest can often seem like an unattainable luxury. After all, who has time for rest in a society that prizes constantly being on your hustle? But even as he was giving the instructions for building the tabernacle, rest was the very thing that God commanded for his people. In this week's message from Exodus 31, Pastor Curtis explains how God intended the Sabbath to be a reminder to the Israelites that their relationship with him wasn't built on their work for him, but their rest in him—a lesson we would do well to remember today.

On this Palm Sunday, Pastor Curtis continues the series The Greater Good with a powerful message titled “The Lamb.” In this message, we're reminded not to miss the time of our visitation, as we reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus—the Lamb who was slain yet stands in victory, fully poured out for us.

This week, Pastor Curtis dives into part 2 of 'The Greater Good' series with a message on Life, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension. What did Jesus truly accomplish? From bridging the gap caused by sin to sending the Holy Spirit to lead us into abundant life, this message unpacks how the finished work of Christ transforms our present and secures our eternity.

Today's guest is an author and the founder and senior pastor of River of Life Ministries, Pastor Curtis Lieble! Pastor Lieble shares some stunning revelations from his new book,The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: The WInds of Theopolitical Change. Hear about the 4 Spirits of heaven, their presence in both the Old and New Testaments, and why we are in between the 5th and 6th Seals. Pastor Lieble sheds an intriguing new light on God's functions for the Four Horsemen, and what souls are waiting under the Altar. Don't miss it!

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This week, Pastor Curtis begins a series, 'The Greater Good', with his first message, Who is Jesus? In a world filled with conflicting answers about Christ, this sermon unpacks the truth of Jesus as God in the flesh, the fulfillment of the Old Testament law, and the only way to salvation. He explores the most important question we will ever answer: Who do you say that He is?

Illinois House Bill 2827 proposes new regulations for homeschooling and private religious schools, raising concerns among faith-based educators. The Rev. Heath Curtis, President of the LCMS Southern Illinois District, joins Andy and guest cohost Jordan Harms to discuss what this bill would require of homeschool families and Lutheran schools. Pastor Curtis shares his concerns about the bill's potential impact and what Illinois residents can do in response. Resources:  Read HB2827 here: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2827&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 Contact your Illinois representative: https://oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.fastly.net/messages/edit?promo_id=23523 As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

This week, Pastor Curtis gives a message on Pt. 2 of Where the Presence of God is Found and challenges us to examine the gap between our desire for God and our willingness to follow Him. Through Abraham's story in Genesis 22, we see that faith is what fills that gap—trusting in God's promises even when we don't understand His plan.

This week, Pastor Curtis gives a message on Where the Presence of God is Found, exploring the difference between knowing about God and truly walking in His presence. Looking at the lives of Abraham and Lot, he challenges us to examine our desires, our willingness, and our reverence for the Lord—reminding us that while God is everywhere, His manifest presence is found where He is feared, honored, and sought after.

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This week, Pastor Curtis gives a message on “Hearing God,” emphasizing that spiritually successful people are led by the Holy Spirit. Drawing from the story of Abraham, he explores the difference between trusting in God's timing versus relying on human effort, challenging us to surrender our plans and align with God's perfect will.

This week, Pastor Curtis wraps up the series Lonely, But Not Alone with a powerful message on the importance of protecting our hearts and the truths we believe. When our hearts are healthy and grounded in Christ, they shape our identity, influence our actions, and keep us from wandering into spiritual deserts.

This week, Pastor Curtis continues in the series Lonely, but Not Alone with a message on The Importance of Staying Attached. Looking at the story of Elimelech and Naomi in Ruth 1, he explores the dangers of disconnecting from God and those who love us, the impact of our choices on our families, and how the enemy seeks to lead us into spiritual deserts. Through real-life examples and biblical truth, this message challenges us to stay rooted in faith, connected to the right things, and willing to follow God's calling.

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This week, Pastor Curtis begins a new series, Lonely, But Not Alone, exploring the struggles of isolation and the importance of staying attached/connected to God and others. Looking at Elijah's journey from bold faith to deep despair, this sermon reminds us that even in our loneliest moments, God is near, calling us back into His presence and purpose.

When Ordinary Obedience Has Supernatural Results | Pastor Curtis Dunlap | Feb 2, 2025

This week, Pastor Curtis continues in the series 'This Is Us' with a powerful message about being a Spirit-filled and Bible-teaching church. Discover how the Word and the Spirit work together to transform lives and lead us deeper into the truth and person of Jesus Christ.

This week, Pastor Curtis starts a new series about who we are as a church--life-giving, Christ-manifesting, Spirit-filled, and Bible-teaching. What does it look like to be the life-giving body of Christ we were created to be?

Pastor Curtis continues the "This Is Us" series about our identity as Harvest Connexion Church. This week, what does it mean to be "Christ-manifested"? How can we better represent and be full of the person and character of our Savior, as individuals and as a body of believers?

Waiting can be an incredibly frustrating experience, perhaps because it exposes something that we all feel at various times: a longing for control. In this week's message from Exodus 2, Pastor Curtis helps us to see how Moses' time in Midian, a period of waiting, was ultimately used by God as a crucial time of preparation. When we try to take matters into our own hands, we often learn how elusive control really is. But when we wait on God, truly learning to rely on him, we are reminded that he is a God who hears the cries of his people and delivers them.

The older we get, the greater the realization of just how fleeting our lives truly are, a realization that is often heightened with the dawn of a new year. As we begin 2025, this week's message from Pastor Curtis focuses on Psalm 90, the only psalm we know that was written by Moses. What Moses petitioned the Lord for is something that we would be wise to pursue as well: a godly perspective on how we spend our lives and a heart of wisdom.

This week, Pastor Curtis shares an inspiring message titled ‘Set Your Affections,' reminding us that where we focus our hearts and minds shapes our direction and defines our outcomes. Drawing from Colossians 3 and the life of David, he challenges us to set our affections on things above, aligning our desires with God's will for a victorious and purpose-driven 2025.

This week, Pastor Curtis wraps up the series Christmas Wish List with part five, Christmas “Peace” List. In this message, we explore how true peace is found not in our circumstances but in the person of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, who offers peace that surpasses all understanding to those who know Him, seek His will, and trust His plans.

This week, Pastor Curtis continues the series Christmas Wish List with part 4, Christmas Promise List. In this message, Hold to the Promise, he explores how God's promises transcend tradition, challenging us to remain faithful and steadfast in the face of adversity, just as Elizabeth, Zechariah, Mary, and Joseph did when holding onto God's word. Discover how trusting in God's promises brings blessing and hope, even in unexpected ways.

The Spirit Taught Heart (2024-12-22) Live Sunday Morning Service with Pastor Curtis

The Spirit Taught Heart (2024-12-22) Live Sunday Morning Service with Pastor Curtis

This week, Pastor Curtis continues the series Christmas Wish List with part three, Christmas Faith List. In this message, Let God Have the Needle to Your Compass, we explore how Zechariah, Elizabeth, and Mary navigated God's miraculous callings in their lives by trusting His promises over their circumstances. Be encouraged to remember, ‘Don't let what you see forget what God has said'.

This week, Pastor Curtis continues in the series ‘Christmas Wish List' with part two, ‘I Didn't Wish for This!'  He explores how accepting God's will—even when it feels inconvenient or unexpected—shapes the quality of our lives, as seen through the stories of Zechariah, Elizabeth, and Mary.

We have a lot going on in our world and personal lives these days. Preaching lately about stress-free leadership and stress-free marriages, my guest this week is a Pastor in East AL and West GA who's giving some raw insight on hearing the voice of God (instead of trying to build faith) to help discover His will for your life...helping spiritual leaders in America plus on his numerous missions to Africa...strengthening the church's connection to communities...and why he started the "Unite The Valley" nonprofit that's about to have it's first big leadership event, a month from now. You can learn more and sign up at https://utvchatt.com/. (2:28) Pastor Curtis Doleman Jr. of Praise Ministry Tabernacle (Phenix City AL) explains how a deep connection to God and knowing His voice...leads directly to hearing the Lord's instructions for our life. To improve in leadership or anything else, do you try using your own tools or trust God and the tools he gives us? That can make it stressful or not. There are pre-conceived notions for leaders. He also explains the "staring contest" with God. (15:55) 33 years ago, Pastor Curtis had an unconventional salvation experience, alone in his bedroom. You don't want to miss this story, what he said to God and the quick responses in Scripture. (21:01) After going into ministry, he went on overseas Missions including to Africa, where Curtis also focuses on preaching to the leaders of churches, who also are stressed out and striving at times. He talks about the difference in prayer and worship in African nations. (29:45) A pastor for three decades himself, Curtis has long been called to help strengthen the church, which at times he says is like a "circus." Should we be quiet and stoic in church out of respect, trying to act perfect...or should we strive for freedom, real faith and an authentic experience with God? We talk about grace and sin too. (39:45) He also describes the paramount importance of faith leaders being connected with the community, local government, other leaders where you live. (46:50) The nonprofit he founded "Unite The Valley" has "lunch and learns" the 2nd Thursday of each month. And soon, they're hosting a leadership symposium January 9-10 in Columbus GA. He talks about the goals of these events, to lift up leaders. Pastor Curtis says the church does not lack anointing but has a lack of leadership. (55:35) And he closes our episode out in Prayer. Thanks for listening to the #RunTheRace podcast, which I hope you'll subscribe to! Share it with your friends. Also, write a quick review about it, on Apple podcasts. For more info and listen to any previous episodes, go to www.wtvm.com/podcast/.

This week, Pastor Curtis begins a new series, Christmas Wish List, with Part 1: Christmas is Personal. Through the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, we explore how God moves from the corporate to the personal, answering prayers in His perfect timing and meeting us in the ordinary moments of worship with extraordinary grace.

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This week, Pastor Curtis wraps up the series ‘Thy Rod & Thy Staff' with a powerful message on ‘The Importance of the Table.' Exploring Psalm 23, he emphasizes how the table represents God's provision, affirmation, and eternal promises, even in the presence of our enemies. Discover how sitting at the Lord's table offers goodness, mercy, and a renewed sense of purpose.

This week, Pastor Curtis continues in the series Thy Rod & Thy Staff, exploring Psalm 23 and the comforting power of walking with the Good Shepherd. Through David's journey, we learn about the shepherd's guidance, protection, and righteousness that bring peace and assurance, even in life's darkest valleys.

My Life Has No Business Looking Like This | Pastor Curtis Dunlap | Sunday, October 27, 2024

Conflict isn't generally regarded as a positive thing, but the reality is that learning to handle conflict in a healthy way can be something that actually sanctifies and matures us. In this week's message from Song of Solomon 5–7, Pastor Curtis explores how even in conflict, we can fight for each other—and for love that endures. When we are overwhelmed by God's forgiveness toward us, we will find ourselves able to more easily extend forgiveness to others.

We all face situations in our lives that seem impossible to navigate, where we simply lack the wisdom to make the best decision. It is in these moments where we might be tempted to think that if we only did enough research or talked to enough people, we would have the discernment needed. In reality, true wisdom comes from God alone, and he invites us to ask him for it. In this week's message from Matthew 7, Pastor Curtis shows us how we can seek God through prayer, approaching him as our Father who delights in giving good gifts to his children.