Ephesians 3:14-19 NLT Confession: As a result of Christ dwelling in my heart through faith; I am being rooted and grounded in love, and strengthened to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know Christ’s love which surpasses knowledge, that I may be filled with all the fullness of God. Ephesians …

Psalms 116:1-19 TPT Premise ⁃ May our lives write beautiful letters of love to the Lord continually, scribing not only His unconditional love towards us but our never ending devotion of fidelity to Him. Fundamental truths 1. The love of God was gifted to us long before we had the opportunity to love Him. 1 John 4:19 TPT 2. Proof of our Love for God…

Focus Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23 NKJV I' m On My Way (A bold declaration to the future) Premise ⁃ The fact that you have made it through the turmoil and wars of harsh harassment, destruction devices, and destiny derailers proves that there is still more for you on the other side of the battle. Surviving attacks, hardships, unfavorable circumstances…

To The Future And Beyond… “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,” Ephesians 3:20 NKJV “Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], acc…

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 NLT Premise ⁃ Though our decision making has everything to do with pure morality and intentional righteousness, it is also true that God orchestrates moments, relationships, lessons, encounters, and experiences to develop you, sanctify you, and consecrate you in order to then establish you as Holy. Truth is, it is the Lord w…

Ezra 6:14 NKJV Premise ⁃ When we accept, allow, and apply the word of God wholeheartedly is when we see the benefits associated with the word of God. Recipe for us to prosper through the word of God 1. Accept 1 Thessalonians 2:13 NLT 2. Allow Colossians 3:16 NLT 3. Apply Matthew 7:24 NIV Fundamental truths 1. Prospering in God looks like His word t…

“So I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down. Why should the work cease while I leave it and go down to you?”” Nehemiah 6:3 NKJV “so I replied by sending this message to them: “I am engaged in a great work, so I can’t come. Why should I stop working to come and meet with you?”” Nehemiah 6:3 NLT Premise…

“You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.” Genesis 50:20 NLT Premise You were/are promoted for the future indicating that what God is doing, has done, and will do is all because the future is in need of your person, type, anointing and story in order to fulfi…

Jeremiah 1:1-12 NLT Premise ⁃ What has held many back from maximizing God given potential as well as experiencing the best of the future that will become a present reality is the excuses one makes based on what they see instead of what God knows. The difference between the two is that what we see can sometimes cause one to lack faith and the truth …

“Now the Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the ea…

Numbers 13:1-3, 17-33 NIV Joshua 1:1-9 NIV Premise ⁃It is when we learn to grip fear by the neck instead of fear gripping us that we move into the promises of God with full confidence and assurance. It is true that God is taking you into a new place called PROMISE but fear can’t go with you! Fear of the future must be abandoned if enlargement and e…

Premise ⁃ Our humanity should serve as a reminder the we are desperately and constantly in need of God to intervene in our daily affairs if true and authentic change will come about. Sometimes change isn’t born from words but pain. And it is only when we have discovered the study of pain, allowed the teaching of pain, and surrendered to the process…

”And he arose that night and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford of Jabbok. He took them, sent them over the brook, and sent over what he had. Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with him until the breaking of day. Now when He saw that He did not prevail against him, He touched the s…

2 Corinthians 5:17 “if any man be IN CHRIST he is A NEW CREATION. The old has passed away, behold the new has come! 1. Real change starts with a new life. ○ 2 Corinthians 5:17 2. Change is a process - not a destination. ○ Phil 1:6 3. Change involves letting go and grabbing hold. ○ Ephesians 4:20-24 ○ Romans 12:2…

John 10:27-30 NKJV Premise ⁃ When in God the only way you can be snatched out of the hand of God is when you jump out of it. Otherwise nothing or no one can take you out of the will, security, and protection of God. This assurance is born out of our ability to listen and obey the voice that guides, leads, and protects. 1. Sheep have no sense of dir…

”Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him, “Lord, I will follow You wherever You go.” And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” Then He said to another, “Follow Me.” But he said, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” Jesus said to h…

Daniel 3:1-30 NIV Premise ⁃ Choosing to stand or remain faithful to God in the midst of difficult, uncomfortable, and challenging situations is predicated upon the belief or notion that your faith in God dictates your decision making because of believing that His sovereignty guarantees that no matter where you end up He will be there. Know this, in…

Psalms 73:1-28 NLT Focus Verse ”I was so foolish and ignorant— I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you. Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand.“ Psalms 73:22-23 NLT Premise ⁃ Understanding the reality of our humanity gives us the opportunity to stand on certain truths that are sometimes hard to believe but are necessary to gras…

Heaven Heard Me Daniel 10:1-21 NLT Premise ⁃ Just because the ANSWER hasn’t been received doesn’t mean that the PRAYER wasn’t HEARD and the answer wasn’t sent. The question isn’t if God hears your prayer but has the answer been resisted? Prophetic Insight 1. The corrupt illusion and/or false facade that promotes the notion that God’s anger and puni…

”Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. His mother was Jedidah, the daughter of Adaiah from Bozkath. He did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight and followed the example of his ancestor David. He did not turn away from doing what was right.“ 2 Kings 22:1-2 NLT Premise: In a world where we are …

The Benefits of Pleasing God ”So whether we are here in this body or away from this body, our goal is to please him. For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in this earthly body.“ 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 NLT Premise ⁃ Though our motive when desiring to satisfy the hea…

To Please God 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 NLT Focus verse 1 Thessalonians 2:4 NLT Galatians 1:10 NLT Premise - There is an aspect of our walk with Christ Jesus that must be periodically and intentionally assessed and that is, that everything we do, say, and live must please Him. Pleasing God should be our goal and chief mission in the context of relatio…

Contending For What’s Holy! ”And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, a Man stood opposite him with His sword drawn in His hand. And Joshua went to Him and said to Him, “Are You for us or for our adversaries?” So He said, “No, but as Commander of the army of the Lord I have now come.” And Josh…

Luke 16:19-31 NLT Premise ⁃ The reality of heaven doesn’t cancel out the reality of hell. On the contrary having faith that heaven exist solidifies the validity of the existence of hell. Both are real places and will soon be a reality. The question is which reality will you choose? Fundamental Truths 1. The lake of fire or hell was prepared for Sat…

Its UP From Here (A Synopsis On The Rapture) 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 NIV 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 NLT Premise - Whether we like it or not the return of the Lord is near! And we have the golden responsibility of ensuring our hearts are correct, our lives are postured after the Lord in obedience, and that we also consistently share this message of the …

Is This The End?... Matthew 24:3-14 NIV Premise ⁃ Fear of the end causes many to ignore the signs of the end not understanding that knowledge of the end prepares for the reality of the end otherwise you run the risk of missing the end. Prophetic Insight 1. In order to prepare a strong defense against being deceived you must conquer ignorance that b…

My Turn! Zechariah 4:6-10 NKJV Premise ⁃ God’s turn starts, when our turn ends. Fundamental truths 1. Your life does NOT have to be miserable. There is a such thing as a life of peace, purpose, and prosperity AFTER all the mistakes, disobedience and sin. ”The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they ma…

Jesus, the Deliverer Luke 8:26-39 NLT Premise: The longer you deal with an issue, the more likely it is that you and everyone else around you will believe that it will never change. There are things within each of us that we have settled with because we’ve been dealing with it for so long and it’s too much for us to conquer on our own. But if Jesus…

Matthew 26:36-46 NIV Focus Verse ”“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”“ Matthew 26:41 NIV Premise ⁃ Focus is a byproduct of understanding the weight, magnitude, and impact of the assignment given. To maintain, one must grasp the importance and value of the agenda and or mission of…

The Danger Of IGNOREance 2 Peter 3:2-18 NLT Premise ⁃ Ignorance precedes destruction. Therefore coming into the knowledge of Christ Jesus is the path of and to life. Fundamental Truths 1. Ignorance precedes destruction. Only an ignorant person assumes they are wise with no knowledge. Hosea 4:6 NKJV Jude 1:10 NIV 2. Ignorance darkens the understandi…

Luke 5:1-11 NKJV Premise ⁃ The command to go deeper indicates that the effort given so far has been shallow with the illusion of limitations but in reality a lack of faith and instruction. On the other hand, The command to “let down your nets” indicates you have held your nets and have not caught anything. Or in other words you have tried your way …

Mark 4:35-41 NKJV Premise ⁃ How you acknowledge, address, or recognize Jesus is undeniably how you will receive and honor Him. It is in the storms of life that we find out not only what we believe but who He is! Natural response: Storms cause fear, panic, and anxiety Spiritual expectations: Power, love, and a sound mind “For God has not given us a …

Mark 5:21-43 NIV Focus Verse “Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”” Mark 5:36 NIV Premise ⁃ Doubt births fear, the word of the Lord gives birth faith. Scriptural Insight 1. It is imperative that we don’t allow ourselves to be distracted by the distractions and discouraged by the disruptions that are seemingly…

“Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see over the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way. When Jesus reached the spot, he…

Matthew 7:21-23 NLT Premise ⁃ To know the Lord is to obey the Lord and to obey the Lord is to Love the Lord. Fundamental Truths 1. Search and you will find, love and you will be loved! 2. Knowing the one who is sinless causes you to sin less. 3. Your ear being attentive to the Lord’s servants proves your heart knows Him. 4. Love constitutes Knowing…

Matthew 7:21-23 NLT Premise ⁃ To know the Lord is to obey the Lord and to obey the Lord is to Love the Lord. We must desire to experience Him continually that we may know Him more intimately. The greek word for know is ginösko. Intimacy • the state of being intimate • a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with …

John 17:3 NLT Premise ⁃ Preparation for the next life is predicated upon whom we chose to know. The goal of our relationship with the Lord is to graduate from believing, to consistently experiencing. Every phase of our relationship with the lord is wrapped up in our next encounter with him. Every level is determined by the next instruction from Him…

Philippians 3:10-11 NLT Philippians 3:10-11 NIV Premise: There is a recurring invitation that we are each given throughout lives. Our response to the invitation determines how desperate we want to get to know God. The sufferings of this world are opportunities and provide the space for us to know Jesus deeper. The question is, what will be your res…

II Chronicles 7:12-16 NKJV Judges 3:1-9 NIV Premise ⁃ Humility is born when pride dies. But the question remains, will pride die because of you or God? Fundamental Truths 1. Elevation is the reward of humility! James 4:10 NKJV I Peter 5:6 NKJV Proverbs 22:4 ESV Proverbs 18:12 NKJV Proverbs 11:2 NKJV 2. Not only is humility a garment that must be pu…

II Kings 20:1-7 NKJV Premise ⁃When the Lord decides to revive you assurance is granted that the death that was set before you is reversed and turned in to life! Prophetic insight 1.A true cry for personal revival should reveal constant faith although your reality says different. What is your response to a answer you didn’t expect from God? “In thos…

Acts 14:8-22 (NKJV) Revival has the opportunity to be born when something or someone has been presumed dead or at least a non factor. there’s something in me that needs to come back alive Luke pins (records) the resurrection They had to leave the people they were comfortable with Some theologians state that Like wrote the book of acts for the defen…

Genesis 22:1-18 NLT Premise ⁃Being a child of God gives us rights to provision as our heavenly father is willing and able to provide all that we need and desire according to His will. But there is a prerequisite; obedience is required for the provision to flow. Prophetic Insight 1.The testing of your faith is necessary in order to graduate to your …

Genesis 3:1-21 NLT Premise ⁃In order to be fully “covered” you must be completely “naked” Fundamental truths 1.Having knowledge of what tempts you allows the opportunity to choose between obedience and disobedience. Genesis 2:8-9 NLT 2.The decision to choose life equates to total reliance on the instructions of your father who covers you even in th…

Psalms 121:1-8 TPT Premise⁃Our protection as children of God solely relies on our Father who has vowed to protect us. He’s a keeper, if you want to be kept. Fundamental Truths 1.Our help and protection is not predicated upon the strength of structures and systems. But our protection comes from our protector who is our Father, Yahweh. Psalms 121:1-2…

Exodus 3:14 NLT Premise ⁃Once salvation is received and Christ is welcomed into our hearts a new journey begins as we have the opportunity to explore, cultivate, and culminate relationship with God our Father, I AM. Fundamental Truths 1.Orphan like behavior is dismissed once we receive the spirit of God. Romans 8:15 NLT 2.We have this assurance, th…