Justification: Do not let your past define you.Nothing you’ve done good in the past adds to your standing with God. Watch Legalism! Phil 3:1-7Nothing you’ve done bad in the past takes away from your standing with God. Watch Shame! Phil. 3:8, 13Your righteousness (forgiveness, identity, purpose, immortality) comes 100% from Jesus. Watch Jesus!! Phil. 3:9, Heb. 12:1-3And be found in him, not having ...  Read More

IDENTITY: Because of your . . .Encouragement from belonging to Christ. Phil 2:1Comfort from His love.Fellowship together in the Spirit.Hearts of tenderness and compassion.ACTION: Make my joy (and your joy) complete by . . .Be agreeable. 2:2Love one another. 2:2Work together with one mind and purpose. 2:2Don’t be selfish. 2:3Don’t try to impress others. 2:3Think of others as better than yourself. 2...  Read More

We are SONS in the family, enjoying the FELLOWSHIP of the Gospel. Philippians 1:1-11“I have you in my mind.” Philippians 1:1-6“I have you in my heart.” 1:7-8“I have you in my prayers.” 1:9-11That God’s work will be completed in every believer. 1:6That they would be filled with love. 1:9That they would have discernment and purity. 1:10That they would be filled with the fruit of righteousness and sa...  Read More

Sydell Louisiana Youth Mission Trip:VideoLeaders Testimony: Deric, Kerri, AmandaLearning the American ChurchCuba Mission Trip:VideoTeam Testimonies: Carli, Jaymi, Amanda, Orlando, JoshMessage on Freedom: Galatians 5It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1Global Updates:Hannah Norvel, Middle East...  Read More

“Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go. Guard them, for they are THE KEY TO LIFE.” Prov. 4:13 NLTWinning Equation: Godly Plans + Hard Work + Constant Learning + Long Time Period = SuccessGodly Plans +Proverbs 16:1-3,9, 19:21, 3:5-6, Mt 6:33Hard Work +Prov. 13:4, 14:4, 23, Gen. 1:28, 2:15, Ecc. 9:10, Prov.12:11, 12:24, 6:10-11Constant Learning +Prov 13:16, 18, 15:22, 16:20, 1:5, 11:14, 12...  Read More

“Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go. Guard them, for they are THE KEY TO LIFE.” Prov. 4:13 NLTMyths and Truths about Mental Health:Myth 1: People of faith can never be depressed.Truth:  People of faith can have strongholds that affect their thinking, feelings, and actions. 2 Cor. 4:3-5We are in a real war. 2 Cor. 4:3We have God’s weapons of Truth to destroy lies. 2 Cor 4:4The strongho...  Read More

“Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go. Guard them, for they are THE KEY TO LIFE.” Prov. 4:13 NLTThe Nature of Anger: Ephesians 4:26What is the source of your anger?FearInjusticeHurtFrustrationPowerless/helplessShameThe Dangers of Anger: Prov. 14:29, Eph. 4:27Quick Tempered.Out of Controlled Temper.Passive Aggressive Temper.Handling Anger with Wisdom: James 1:19-20Application:Relational ...  Read More

“Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go. Guard them, for they are THE KEY TO LIFE.” Prov. 4:13 NLT Wisdom keys for training up godly kids: Parents, you are the primary influence; create a godly atmosphere in your home: Deut. 6:6-9Gut check #1: Is your commitment and love for God obvious in your home? Eph. 5:1, Prov. 20:7Gut check #2: Is your love for your spouse evident in your home? Eph....  Read More

“Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go. Guard them, for they are THE KEY TO LIFE.” Prov. 4:13 NLTBroad Principles for Wise Speech:WORDS ARE POWERFUL: Proverbs 18:21, James 3:3-6TIMING MATTERS: Prov. 15:23, 25:11, 27:14TONE MATTERS: Prov. 15:1, 17:28, 25:15Specific Areas of Words to Watch:GOSSIP: Prov. 11:13, 16:28, 17:9, 16:20COURSE JOKING: Prov. 4:24, 10:32, Eph. 5:4SARCASM: Prov. 12:18...  Read More

“Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go. Guard them, for they are THE KEY TO LIFE.” Prov. 4:13 NLTHow to get wisdom:KNOW: Value & SourceThe Word: Solomon valued it and then wrote it; Proverbs and the entire Scriptures.1 Kings 3:4-13, 2 Timothy 3:15-17The WORD: Jesus personally. All the secrets of wisdom and knowledge are contained in Him. Col. 2:3, Phil. 3:10ASK: James 1:5Recognize your n...  Read More

“Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go. Guard them, for they are THE KEY TO LIFE.” Prov. 4:13 NLT Clues to the source of wisdom:I was there when he established the heavens, when he drew the horizon on the oceans. I was the architect at his side. I was his constant delight, rejoicing always in his presence. Prov. 8:27, 30 (NLT)Those who find me find life . . .all who hate me love death. P...  Read More

“Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go. Guard them, for they are THE KEY TO LIFE.” Prov. 4:13The purpose of Proverbs is to gain wisdom. Prov. 1:1The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.     Prov. 1:7The value of wisdom:Wisdom is more valuable than silver, gold, or rubies. Prov. 3:15Nothing else you can desire is worth more than wisdom. Prov. 3:16Wisdom is a tree of life to those ...  Read More