Last week, we were reminded that God is always pursuing us and were challenged to consider what it is that we pursue each day. Although there are times when it may not feel like it, the truth is that God is never far from us. As we pursue Him, as we seek Him, we will find Him. James 4:8a 8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. When Paul was reaching out to the lost in…
Last week, we were reminded of what it truly means to follow Jesus. We ended as His disciples followed Him into a boat and began to cross a lake on His way to free two violent, demon-possessed men. Jesus left behind the crowds and the needs of the people to continue following His Heavenly Father’s lead. The safest place to be is right in the center of God’s will for our lives. That doesn’t mean that there won’t be trouble…
This morning, we’re continuing where we left off last week in the evening service as we see Jesus healing every sickness and every disease of the crowds of people following Him. Matthew 8:16-34 16 When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. 17 This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah (53): “He took up our infirmities and bore…
Next Sunday, we’re hosting revival services. Now there is usually a great deal of excitement around these services and rightfully so. We eagerly come expecting great things from God. We expect to experience a personal encounter with Him. Whether it be a prophetic word, the baptism of the Holy Spirit, salvation, spiritual gifts, healing, deliverance, or some new thing that has never even been done before, we come with great expectation! We expect the fire of revival to come anew…