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Pastor Lance shares 4 characteristics that a Christian must have, beginning in the heart, in order to be ready to praise and give thanks to the Lord. For more messages and resources, visit us at www.ccc-online.org.
Pastor Lance illustrates from Scripture the practices of believers, the people of praise!For more messages and resources, visit www.ccc-online.org.
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Join us as Pastor Lance discusses our spiritual identity, highlighting Christ's preeminence and the transformative power of faith, emphasizing love as a unifying virtue. He discusses the importance for us to meditate on the Word, putting wisdom in action, and the role of worship in community dynamics.
As Gateway celebrates 50 years of God's faithfulness, Pastor Lance explores three powerful Greek words that define our identity and mission: Ekklesia (we are the called-out ones with Kingdom authority), Doxa (we behold and reflect His transforming glory), and Ekballo (we are thrust out into the harvest). This message casts vision for Gateway's next chapter while calling for a multi-generational church to step into their God-given moment of leadership and mission.
Do you and your family delight in the Word? Or do you desire the world and despise the Word? Pastor Lance shows us from Scripture how a Christian is characterized by disassociation with the world, not companionship with it!For more messages and resources, visit www.ccc-online.org.
Pastor Lance explains from Scripture why it is good for us to give thanks, giving 10 reasons for us to praise.For more messages and resources, visit www.ccc-online.org.
Join us as Pastor Lance leads us back into Colossians 3!
In this message from Colossians 3, Pastor Lance reminds us that loving Jesus wholeheartedly means letting our union with Him transform how we relate to others. When we live from our new identity hidden with Christ, we forgive freely, speak with grace, and pursue unity that reflects His love and victory in our relationships.
In this message from Colossians 3, Pastor Lance reminds us that loving Jesus wholeheartedly means letting our union with Him transform how we relate to others. When we live from our new identity hidden with Christ, we forgive freely, speak with grace, and pursue unity that reflects His love and victory in our relationships.
A Christian is devoted above all to one person, the Lord, and to one purpose, pleasing Him. Pastor Lance gives 8 principles from Scripture on how we please the Lord.For more messages and resources, visit www.ccc-online.org.
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Cross & Crown (formerly Austin Bluffs Evangelical Free) is on the Garden of the Gods corridor, next to the Space Foundation. Meet Pastor Lance Gentry and hear about his recent teaching series from Romans. www.crosscrownchurch.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pastor Lance begins a new series on praise, and he illustrates from Scripture why praise is our ultimate calling and our privilege.For more messages and resources, visit www.ccc-online.org.
Pastor Lance filled in this day because Pastor Stewart was ill. For Stewart's prepared notes on this passage CLICK HERE. The post Awake and Armed appeared first on Calvary Baptist Church.
A Christian is known not only by what he does, but by what he does not do. Pastor Lance demonstrates from Scripture how a Christian denounces everything the world stands for, which begins in the heart with idolatry: self-worship!For more messages and resources, visit us at www.ccc-online.org.
Pastor Lance shares on "Putting on the New You", from Colossians 3:10-11. What does it look like to be "raised to new life" in Christ? It's not imitation, it's impartation, and it's a work that only Jesus can do in us. Life in Jesus brings radical changes to relationships, social norms, and our ideas about religion.
Pastor Lance concludes the series on 1 Thessalonians with the final exhortations that Paul gives in chapter 5: engage in prayer for one another, ensure affection for one another, enact the reading of God's Word, and enjoy the grace of God!For more messages and resources, visit us at www.ccc-online.org.
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What is a Christian? A Christian is someone who is dedicated to living for Christ. Pastor Lance shares from Scripture the dedication of a Christian and gives 6 principles that show I want to live for Christ.For more messages and resources, visit us at www.ccc-online.org.
Pastor Lance challenges us to be discerning, as God's Word commands. We are to examine and test all things and reject all evil; judging is absolutely necessary, and we must begin with ourselves and then discern according to God's righteous standard.For more messages and resources, visit us at www.ccc-online.org.
Pastor Lance begins his teaching by sharing that there's no part of our being that the word of God cannot penetrate, emphasizing God's loving nature, that He tells us what we need to hear. He speaks on righteous and non-righteous anger, stating that we as Christians need to practice contentment in the things of God, and avoid covetousness. He closes by encouraging the body to be unashamed to act righteously, no matter what situation you are in.
Discover the unshakable security of God's love as Pastor Lance reveals how the Holy Spirit seals believers with divine ownership, authority, and the guaranteed promise of eternal glory.
Discover the unshakable security of God's love as Pastor Lance reveals how the Holy Spirit seals believers with divine ownership, authority, and the guaranteed promise of eternal glory.
What is a Christian? Pastor Lance shows from Scripture that a believer is someone who loudly and clearly declares Jesus' identity as God and ministry as the Savior of the world.For more messages and resources, visit www.ccc-online.org.
Pastor Lance continues showing the characteristics of a life of adoration to the Lord from 1 Thessalonians 5; in verse 20, a life that adores does not despise God's Word. A believer desires the things of God, rather than the things of the world, and therefore listens and obeys.Find more messages and resources at www.ccc-online.org.
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In this timely message from Pastor Lance, discover freedom from hidden idols and learn to love Jesus wholeheartedly, surrendering daily to His truth, grace, and power.
In this timely message from Pastor Lance, discover freedom from hidden idols and learn to love Jesus wholeheartedly, surrendering daily to His truth, grace, and power.
How does the Bible describe a Christian? Pastor Lance shows us that a Christian is described as being "in Christ" and having Christ in him/her. The significance of a Christian is not primarily "knowing Christ" but being known by Him and made a new creation! Pastor Lance also provides 10 biblical distinctions of those who are a new creation.Go to www.ccc-online.org for more sermons and resources.
Pastor Lance continues in 1 Thessalonians 5, reminding us that those who adore their God are defined not only by what they do, but by what they do not do: quench the Spirit, and despise the teaching of God's Word.Find more messages and resources at www.ccc-online.org.
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Pastor Lance discusses the importance of seeking God's direction in worship, along with more insights on overcoming evil with good, tying in with last week's study. His message conveys that waiting on the Lord renews strength and offers hope of eternal life, inviting the body to engage in prayer and worship for community support.
Pastor Lance explains the definition of a Christian from Philippians 3:3, and gives 8 characteristics of the true believer.Visit us at www.ccc-online.org for more messages and resources.
We remember Charlie Kirk for his mission and dedication to biblical truth, his assassination shocking the evangelical community. His life inspired youth chapters advocating for biblical truth, emphasizing the Christian call to be a light in the world. Pastor Lance speaks about the necessity of overcoming evil through goodness and encourages Christians to share the gospel and stand firm in their faith.
Pastor Lance expands on thankfulness as part of a believer's adoration to God; he shows from Scripture what a thankful heart reveals, and he provides 8 biblical reasons we can give thanks always!Visit www.ccc-online.org for more sermons and resources.
Pastor Lance talks about the first characteristic of a true Christian: a decision to follow Christ without reservation. Christ always clarified the cost of following Him; have you counted the cost and decided to commit your life to Him and "take up your cross and follow"? (Luke 9:23)
Jonah's story reminds us that God's interruptions are really His invitations to significance. Like Jonah, we often run from God's call, but His grace relentlessly pursues us and draws us back. Even in our storms and failures, He can redeem our choices and use them for eternal impact. The question is, will we keep running, or will we say yes to His call?
Thankfulness is a central characteristic of the believer; is it evident in your life? Pastor Lance teaches from 1 Thessalonians and other Scripture that a thankful heart reveals my conversion to Christ and my commitment to the will of God.Visit us at www.ccc-online.org to hear more messages and learn more about our ministry.
Pastor Lance's message emphasizes the nature of sin, the impact of cultural influences on morality, and the importance of self-reflection. He points out Key topics like the significance of salvation, the consequences of fornication, and the need for purity. He highlights accountability, confession, and shares some resources for couples to strengthen their relationships.
Pastor Lance introduces his series "What is a Christian?" by challenging each of us to examine ourselves to see if we are in the faith. He references the preaching of Christ, John the Baptist, the apostles and others in Scripture, which tells us that few follow Christ in true faith and will enter heaven. Are you confused, or certain, that you are a Christian?
We may forget our limitations, but God in His goodness never does. In Exodus we are commanded to “remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.” Our Father calls us to rest, and we can only neglect this command for so long before we experience the consequences of disobedience. In this sermon, Pastor Lance Faulkner explains what the Sabbath is, how we are called to practice it, and what happens when we fail to do so. If we don't pause to rest, spend time with God, and evaluate our lives, the result can harm us, our relationships, and our spiritual walk.
Pastor Lance explores the importance of sexual purity and the challenges of immorality within the church highlighted in Colossians chapter 3. He addresses cultural issues and the need for transparency, encouraging those struggling with sin to seek victory through faith. He encourages accountability, and explains the community's role in addressing sin. The church is called to support individuals in their struggles and promote healing.
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Pastor Lance finishes expounding Scripture's picture of prayer: the priority and vital practice of a Christian. Are you devoted to prayer, as Scripture repeatedly commands?
In this message, Pastor Lance unpacks what it means to be a Spirit-filled people who gather, release, and send—because what God places in us is meant to flow through us.
In this message, Pastor Lance unpacks what it means to be a Spirit-filled people who gather, release, and send—because what God places in us is meant to flow through us.
Pastor Lance continues in 1 Thessalonians, with The Model Life. He discusses the Model Life of Adoration this week with his message exhorting us to live a life that adores the Lord through prayer and helps us understand how to do so. Come study God's Word with us! We invite you to connect with us each week. For the full series plus more messages and resources, please visit www.ccc-online.org.