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Living with an Eternal Perspective: Stewardship, Judgment, and God’s Love
The message delivered by Pastor Bob Wilk was a powerful reminder of our responsibility as stewards of God’s gifts. It challenges us to reflect on...
Discerning False Teaching: A Call to Biblical Discernment
In his sermon, Pastor David Lien delivered a powerful message about the dangers of false teaching and the responsibility of believers to discern...
Greater Works: Answering the Call of God
This sermon is a call to action, reminding us that Jesus declared in John 14:12, “Greater works than these shall you do.” Though Jesus performed...
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Living with an Eternal Perspective: Stewardship, Judgment, and God’s Love
The message delivered by Pastor Bob Wilk was a powerful reminder of our responsibility as stewards of God’s gifts. It challenges us to reflect on how we use what God has entrusted to us, while also reminding us of His grace, love, and the hope we have in Christ....
Discerning False Teaching: A Call to Biblical Discernment
In his sermon, Pastor David Lien delivered a powerful message about the dangers of false teaching and the responsibility of believers to discern truth from deception. He outlined several key characteristics of false teachers and provided biblical wisdom on how to...
Greater Works: Answering the Call of God
This sermon is a call to action, reminding us that Jesus declared in John 14:12, “Greater works than these shall you do.” Though Jesus performed miracles, healed the sick, and transformed lives, He promised that His followers would continue His work in even greater...
Persevering Through Trials: A Message of Strength and Faith
This sermon from Pastor Shelly Foley focused on the reality of trials, tribulations, and persecution in the Christian life. It emphasized that hardships are not a sign of God’s absence but an opportunity for growth, endurance, and faith. The message highlighted the...
Overcoming the Accuser: Living a Life Worth Loving and Surrendering to God
In this message, Pastor Liz Jones speaks about the importance of overcoming the accuser of the brethren—the enemy who constantly tries to discourage, condemn, and divide us. His voice whispers lies of unworthiness, reminding us of past failures and present struggles....
The Power of Unity and Testimony in Christ
Pastor Shelly Foley emphasized the power of unity and the transformative significance of testimony in the life of a believer. Drawing from Revelation 12:11, she highlighted how victory comes through the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony. Pastor Shelly...
Rebuilding the Altar: A Call to Partner with God
Pastor Shelly Foley delivered a powerful message rooted in the story of Elijah from 1 Kings 18. She highlighted the call to rebuild spiritual altars in our lives, emphasizing the importance of prayer, faith, and partnership with God. Using Elijah's unwavering...
Igniting a New Hunger: A Call to Radical Prayer and Fervent Faith
In his heartfelt message, Jeribai Tascoe challenged believers to seek a deeper hunger for God and to reignite their passion for prayer. He emphasized that prayer is not a lifeless routine but a powerful, relational connection with God that transforms lives. Jeribai...
Fasting and God’s Mercy: A Transformative Journey
By Pastor David Lien https://www.youtube.com/live/ojlX6s1M2AA?si=6AJbh7ya6i5t1W_G Full Transcript... God's really been moving so far in the service, and I just want to confirm the word that Lisa gave about removing obstructions and removing obstacles that are in our...
The Power of Repentance
Pastor Jonathan Foley's message centered on the transformative power of repentance. He emphasized that repentance is not about shame but about aligning with God's truth and experiencing His goodness. Using personal anecdotes and scriptural references, such as Luke...
Obedience Over Sacrifice: Lessons from King Saul’s Rise and Fall
Sermon Summary In this sermon, we explore the story of King Saul, focusing on his rise to power and the pivotal moments when his failures in obedience to God led to the loss of his kingdom. Saul's disobedience, which ranged from impatience to rationalizing partial...
The Overcoming Church: Living Under the Lordship of Christ
Sermon Summary: In this sermon, Pastor Shelly Foley challenges us to understand the importance of submitting to the Lordship of Christ in order to walk in divine authority. The message explores how living under Christ's authority empowers us to be an overcoming...
Advancing the Kingdom: Living as Disciples of Christ
Sermon Summary: Pastor Liz Jones’ sermon emphasizes the importance of advancing God’s Kingdom through true discipleship. She explains that as believers, we are called to live as citizens of God’s eternal Kingdom, with an eternal perspective that transcends the...
Embracing God’s Lordship: The Call to Live Fully in the Kingdom of God
Sermon Summary: Pastor Liz’s sermon highlights the essence of true lordship and God’s kingdom. She challenges us to consider the difference between mere membership in God’s kingdom and fully living under God’s lordship. True lordship means allowing God to be the...
Recognizing Jesus as Lord: Embracing His Authority in Our Lives
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLXqnFC2n8E Overcoming Church: Lordship - Pastor Bob Wilk - October 27, 2024 Full Transcript... Go, Yankees! Go Yankees. It's a rough time. It's a humbling time. It's okay. We all need it, right? Okay. All right. Today I'm going old...
Claiming Victory Through Prayer and Spiritual Warfare
Apostle Sheila Bowling’s sermon focused on the theme of spiritual warfare, emphasizing the importance of prayer and believers' authority in Christ. She encouraged the congregation to recognize the ongoing battles in their lives and to equip themselves with the full...
Living in Revelation: Understanding Jesus as the Alpha and Omega
The sermon from Revelation 1 focuses on the importance of having a true revelation of Jesus Christ as the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. The speaker emphasizes how this revelation shapes our perspective on life, calling us to honor God consistently,...
Be Love Like Your Father: Profound Truths from Young Hearts Reflecting God’s Bigger Picture
Rewatch the full service below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlVSCrIG6uc Family Service - September 29, 2024 Summary of Anastasia Durgin's Presentation Anastasia Durgin presented a painting titled Lifting, a visual reflection on the contrast between Earth and...
Overcoming as a Church: Embracing the Depths of God’s Truth
This sermon emphasizes the importance of depth in our relationship with God and the church's mission to overcome through belief and obedience. It calls believers to cultivate a hunger for truth, ensuring that our faith is rooted in the authority of Christ. We are...
Becoming an Overcoming Church: Embracing Faith, Authority, and Spiritual Warfare
Sermon Summary Shelly Foley's sermon emphasized the importance of being an "overcoming church" in both individual and corporate life. She spoke of planting spiritual seeds in the right season, balancing the hard work of building with the awareness of spiritual...
Embracing the New Normal: Living Out the Kingdom Every DayThe New Normal
The sermon reflects on the extraordinary developments at Word of Life Fellowship over the past year, recognizing the visible work of God in the lives of individuals and the community. It emphasizes that the "new normal" for the church is not defined by ordinary or...
Finding Strength in Surrender: Embracing God’s Purpose Through Trials
In a heartfelt sermon, Pastor David shared a powerful message about the importance of relying on God, especially during times of crisis. Drawing from his personal experiences over the past few years, he emphasized how we often lean on our own strength and...
Water Baptism
The Triune Man The above illustration is a visual depiction of the three components that make up a person. We are made in the image and likeness of God. This means that just as God is a three-in-one being, so are we. All humans consist of a physical body that houses a...
Embracing the Farmer’s Mentality: Lessons from Pastor Amanda Conner’s Sermon
Sermon Summary: Pastor Amanda Conner's sermon emphasizes the importance of faith and perseverance in challenging circumstances. She draws on the biblical example of Isaac, who sowed seeds during a time of famine and reaped a hundredfold harvest. Pastor Conner...
The Power of Love in the Body of Christ: A Message from Pastor Liz Jones
Sermon Summary: Pastor Liz Jones challenges the modern emphasis on self-love, asserting that there is no biblical mandate to love oneself before loving others. Instead, she emphasizes that Jesus calls us to love God and our neighbors as ourselves, implying that our...
Embracing the Call: Responding to the Harvest with Boldness and Faith
Pastor Shelly Foley's sermon focused on the dynamic movement of God and the importance of being ready and willing to participate in His mission. She shared experiences of seeing God move powerfully in various places, highlighting the transformative impact of...
Embracing the Kingdom: A Call to Action and Transformation
Sermon Summary Jeribai Tascoe's sermon focuses on the essential need for believers to continually seek a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and victory. This revelation drives us to evangelize, rescuing people from darkness into God’s Kingdom of light....
Overcoming Fear Through God’s Love: A Reflection on Pastor Jonathan Foley’s Sermon
Sermon Summary Pastor Jonathan Foley's sermon focuses on overcoming fear through a deeper understanding of God's love and nature. He contrasts human fear, characterized by terror and uncertainty, with godly fear, which is rooted in reverence and worship. The sermon...
Embracing God’s Love: Insights from Apostle Celene McDonald
Sermon Summary: Apostle Celene McDonald's sermon revolves around the transformative power of God's love as demonstrated through Jesus Christ. She highlights the centrality of love in God's nature and purpose for humanity. The sermon traces the impact of sin, God's...
Engaging Evangelism: A Practical Guide by Pastor David Lien
Sermon Summary: Pastor David Lien's sermon emphasizes the importance of personal engagement and empathy in evangelism. He encourages listeners to actively listen, understand others' perspectives, and steer conversations towards Jesus with gentleness and respect. The...
Embracing God’s Timing: Insights from Apostle Apollo Githinji’s Sermon
Sermon Summary Apostle Apollo Githinji's sermon emphasizes the urgency and significance of recognizing God's timing and call in our lives. He draws inspiration from biblical figures like Esther, Daniel, and Mary to illustrate how God strategically places individuals...
Embracing Boldness and Living a Fresh Testimony
Sermon Summary: In his sermon, Jezeniah Bunow emphasizes the power of surrendering to God's will and living a life that reflects the sacrifice Jesus made for us. He calls the congregation to seek a fresh testimony daily through prayer and reading the Bible,...
Spirit-Led Evangelism: Stepping Out in Faith
Sermon Summary Pastor David Lien's message focused on the theme of Spirit-led evangelism, urging listeners to be open to the leading of the Holy Spirit in sharing the gospel. He emphasized the importance of expecting divine appointments, being prepared through prayer...
Sharing the Message of Salvation: Lessons from Pastor Bob Wilk
https://www.youtube.com/live/5VZTMke2qOE?si=fQqyClWZpZ6CC3U7 Pastor Bob Wilk - Church on Mission: Great Commission Full Transcript... Okay. Yes. Well, what a wonderful time. Great graduates. I really feel like popping that. No I won't okay. We are church on mission....
Living Without Fear: Navigating Uncertain Times with Faith
Sermon Summary: This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding the times we live in and living without fear, even in the face of uncertainty and calamity. Drawing from a prophetic vision outlining societal challenges, the message challenges listeners to...
Embracing Authority and Power: A Call to Bold Witness
Sermon Summary: Pastor Shelly Foley's sermon focuses on the theme of walking in authority and power as believers in Christ. She highlights the importance of understanding and embracing the authority of God in our lives, which empowers us to live as witnesses of...
Activating Evangelism: A Call to Seek and Save
Sermon Summary: Pastor David Lien's sermon focuses on the imperative for believers to actively engage in evangelism by seeking out and sharing the message of Jesus with others. He emphasizes the need for a mindset shift from passive waiting to active seeking,...
Cultivating Unity Through Forgiveness: Insights from Pastor Shelly Foley
Sermon Summary: In her powerful message, Pastor Shelly Foley delves into the critical topics of forgiveness and unity within the church community. Drawing inspiration from Paul's letter to the Corinthians and personal anecdotes, she highlights the importance of...
Overcoming Strongholds: A Journey to Spiritual Victory
Sermon Summary: In this powerful message, Pastor Shelly Foley delves into the topic of spiritual warfare and overcoming strongholds in our lives. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing the lies we believe and the thought patterns that hinder our growth in...
Journeying into Intimacy: Reflections on Pastor Stephen Ward’s Transformative Sermon
Sermon Summary: In Pastor Stephen Ward's sermon, he emphasizes the call to move beyond mere reflection of God's image to embracing our identity as sons and daughters of God. He highlights the spiritual warfare that seeks to hinder our maturity in Christ and challenges...
Embracing Unity and Renewal: The Power of Communion
Sermon Summary:Pastor Liz Jones delivers a powerful message on communion, emphasizing the significance of the Lord's Supper as a time of renewal and covenant with Jesus Christ. Drawing from biblical passages in Matthew and Corinthians, Pastor Jones highlights the...
Embracing Resurrection Power: Insights from Keturah Wilk
Sermon Summary:Keturah Wilk delivers a powerful message centered around three key points: recognizing the resurrection, remembering our identity in Christ, and resting in Him. She emphasizes the importance of not merely acknowledging the resurrection of Jesus Christ...
Unlocking the Power of Water Baptism: A Journey to Newness of Life
Sermon Summary: Sham Wilk delivered a powerful sermon on the significance of water baptism and its transformative impact on the believer's life. He emphasized that water baptism is more than just a symbolic act but a profound spiritual experience where one is buried...
Embracing Redemption: Living in the Freedom of Christ
Sermon Summary: Pastor Shelly Foley delivered a powerful message on the concept of redemption and its significance in the life of believers. Drawing from biblical passages, she emphasized how Jesus Christ's sacrificial death on the cross paved the way for the...
Embracing Childlike Faith in a Complex World
Sermon Summary: In this message, Gaddiel DeMattei emphasizes the importance of having childlike faith in our relationship with God. He draws from Mark 10:13-16, highlighting Jesus's affirmation that the kingdom of God belongs to those who believe like children....
The Power of Prayer: Partnering with the Holy Spirit
Sermon Summary:Pastor Jonathan Foley delivered a powerful message on the importance of prayer and spiritual warfare within the context of Christian faith. He emphasized the need for believers to engage in prayer not as a mere obligation, but as a vital relationship...
Understanding Spiritual Warfare: Equipping Ourselves with the Armor of God
Sermon Summary:In this sermon, Jerusha Waelty delves into the concept of spiritual warfare by exploring the armor of God as described in Ephesians 6:10-18. She breaks down each piece of armor—belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the gospel of peace,...
Armed and Ready: Practical Insights for Spiritual Warfare
Sermon Summary: In this powerful sermon by Jeribai Tascoe, listeners are taken on a journey through the spiritual battlefield that exists around us. Drawing from biblical passages, Tascoe emphasizes the importance of being aware of the enemy's tactics and being...
Living Life Unto the Lord
Sermon Summary: In this impactful sermon, Pastor Shelly Foley delves into the profound message of Ephesians 1:3 and Ephesians 6, urging believers to live their lives unto the Lord. Emphasizing the abundance of spiritual blessings bestowed upon believers, Pastor Shelly...
Nurturing Children in the Ways of the Lord: Insights from Ephesians 6
Sermon Summary: Pastor David Lien emphasizes the importance of recognizing that parents are not alone in the challenges of raising children. Drawing from Ephesians 6:1-4, he discusses the responsibility of nurturing children in the ways of the Lord, within the context...
Nurturing Marital Harmony: Insights from Ephesians
Sermon Summary Mike Flores, an advocate for healthy marriages, shares a prophetic word given to their community at the beginning of the year. This word emphasizes the importance of sacrificial love, mutual submission, and prayer in building strong marital bonds....
Walking in Wisdom: A Journey from Darkness to Light
Sermon Summary Pastor Shelly Foley delivers a powerful message on walking in wisdom based on Ephesians 5:8-21. She emphasizes the journey from darkness to light, stressing the importance of leaving behind former ways and embracing the light and life of Christ. Pastor...
The Call to Radiance: A Message of Awakening & Action
Sermon Summary Pastor Bob Wilk delivers a compelling message urging believers to embrace their divine purpose, prepare for transformative change, and become vessels of God's glory. Drawing from biblical insights, Pastor Bob challenges listeners to awaken from...
Exposing Darkness: A Call to Live in the Light
Sermon Summary Apostle Celene McDonald delivers a powerful sermon centered around the theme of light versus darkness, drawing from Ephesians 5:8-13. She emphasizes the importance of living a life that pleases God, understanding that light exposes darkness and brings...
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