Word Channel

From the Jesus' Epistles in His Revelation, as penned by John, Jesus Christ praises the Ephesian Church before correcting their lack of first love for Him, i. e. their foremost devotion. In like manner, many modern believers have much to be praised for by the Lord, but if we lack passion for Him, we are in need of His correction.

While the church in Laodicea was not who they thought they were, a serious question is then asked of us, "Are we who we say we are?" With some personal insight, Pastor Alan calls the hearer to repent and return by putting God first everyday, to overcome becoming lukewarm.

If we are to pray without ceasing, then we should pray now! With grace and inspiration Colin Millar persuades the hearers to be people of prayer and action, which will change the world.

With authority and honesty, Yvette Latta declares the reality of the plans that God has for all of us. This message reveals the need to pursue help when we need it, so that nothing hinders us from living a life that fulfills our GENESIS 1 Blessing.

With important lessons learned from Andrew's first encounter with Jesus, Pastor Andy Duncan declares the keys that are vital to our encoutering Him also, as well as how to continue on this awesome journey of being Christ's disciples.

This sermon involves the problems and solutions for overcoming the fear of what people might or might not think. Gaining victory over this malady involves our remembering that people are mortals, i. e. they are fallible and are going die, while our God is eternal and infallible. He is the only one to be feared and yet we know that He values us highly.

From the enlightening conversation Jesus had with Peter at the end of JOHN 21, the Word is declared concerning the encumbrances that come when we compare ourselves to one another, as well as how to overcome our being trapped by the "comparing game".

Fully appreciating why the resurrection of Jesus Christ is such good news involves our truly understanding the bad news, i. e. the fact that we are all natural born sinners with a death sentence hanging over our lives. Not only did Jesus die in our place to give us divine substitution but He also arose from the dead to give us divine justification.

While drawing more insights from the Discipling of Simon Peter, Pastor Alan shares from his own story while exhorting all people to become followers of Jesus, especially those who may have begun in the past but have gotten off track for any reason. The truth is in the fact that the call of Jesus has not changed for anyone who iwilling to follow Him again.

Drawing lessons from the Gospel of Matthew, on the discipleship journey of Simon Barjonah, whom Jesus named Peter, Pastor Alan declares the truth that is both wonderful and difficult concerning the transformation process the Christ begins in us as His disciples.

With a desire to encourage our journey as disciples of Jesus Christ, Pastor Alan Latta illustrates from the story of Simon Barjonah that sometimes there may be failure on our part but the Lord never recants His call and command for us to follow Him.

Evangelism Jesus' style is not as hard as some people can make it. He said we are the light of the world that cannot be hidden. After a humorous look at what Jesus did not mean, the hearer learns of the joyous way we are to shine the light of God's love everywhere and to use words if necessary.

When confronted with the possible problems of these perilous times, we can often be tempted to fear. Using great illustrations and solid scriptural application, Greg and Marrietta Harrel encourage our congregation to not be afraid and to move forward - doing great things for God and His Kingdom - by fulfilling our own personal Spiritual Bucket List.

Drawing truth and analogies from botany and the cycles of water, Tony McWilliams ably teaches how the wonders of nature - specifically the life of plants - speak to us while modeling healthy spiritual living.

While the Holy Spirit freely gives gifts, there is protocol in which they are to operate. When we follow this, there will be love, edification and empowerment, as well enlargement for Christ's Church.

Proclaiming the Bible basis for desiring the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Pastor Alan shares insights that can help keep one's heart open to God and all that He desires to do in and through His people.

When learning about the reality of the Holy Spirit, the question arises that asks, "What is He like?" In this sermon Pastor Alan declares 8 things that remind us of the Holy Spirit which includes a dove, wind, water, oil, fire, legal seals, eternal lifetime guarantees and comforters.

Drawing from the Scriptures and personal experience, Pastor Alan declares the truth about the nature and operation of the Holy Spirit, concluding with a challenge for all to begin seeking fulness of the Spirit daily.

Drawing from lessons learned on humility while working as a carpet cleaner after having been a professional basketball player, Anthony White challenges all men to step up to their God given purpose while serving their wives and children.

The Holy Spirit is often equated with the experiences He can give and not be recognized for the person that Jesus Christ said He would be. With solid New Testament backing, Pastor Alan Latta expounds on this much overlooked truth and what the ministry of the Holy Spirit means to us in these perilous times.