It's so common to look at things from a human perspective, such as thinking that a short life is a cursed life. This is not Godly wisdom. The most Godly person to ever live on this earth died in His 30s and many of his most faithful followers followed in His footsteps. Chris preaches on the importance of pressing forward, using the spiritual gifts God has given us, and not shying away from persecution.
- Jul 7, 2024Full of Faith, Grace, Power, and most Importantly, the Holy Spirit
Jul 7, 2024Full of Faith, Grace, Power, and most Importantly, the Holy SpiritBy: Chris BenderSeries: The Spring and Summer of Acts 2
It's so common to look at things from a human perspective, such as thinking that a short life is a cursed life. This is not Godly wisdom. The most Godly person to ever live on this earth died in His 30s and many of his most faithful followers followed in His footsteps. Chris preaches on the importance of pressing forward, using the spiritual gifts God has given us, and not shying away from persecution.
- Jun 30, 2024The Gospel Message Cannot Be Stopped
Jun 30, 2024The Gospel Message Cannot Be StoppedBy: Chris BenderSeries: The Spring and Summer of Acts 2One of the things you can be completely certain of is that God will not allow the gospel message to be stomped out. Every attempt since the beginning of Jesus' resurrection has been utterly overcome by the spreading of the good news. Chris preaches on Acts 5 as the Sadducees, the ruling priests at the time, try to stomp out the message of the gospel but when the power of God is behind the message - any attempt to stop it will always fail.
- Jun 23, 2024Be a Faithful Steward of All You’ve Been Given
Jun 23, 2024Be a Faithful Steward of All You’ve Been GivenSeries: The Spring and Summer of Acts 2In our society, self-promotion is extremely prevalent. The desire to be honored and accepted frequently outweighs the importance of humility. Satan uses this as a tool against new and mature believers. Chris preaches on the tail end of Acts 4 and the beginning of Acts 5 as we see how effective Satan's devices can be and the importance of not giving in to temptation.
- Jun 16, 2024Have You Left the Far Country and Come Home to the Father?
Jun 16, 2024Have You Left the Far Country and Come Home to the Father?By: Chris BenderSeries: Stand Alone
We didn't get to choose the family we were born into. Some had parents who gave them regular attention, love, patience, and balanced discipline. Others experience harshness, abandonment, or abuse, while still others experience parenting that is somewhere in between. The good news is that we're all on level ground with our Heavenly Father and we do get to choose whether we're born again into His family. Chris preaches on the Father's love for all, even those who have rejected His love and the refuge He provides. After all, it is the goodness of God that leads us to repentance.
- Jun 9, 2024When it Comes to Listening to Authority, God’s is Above All
Jun 9, 2024When it Comes to Listening to Authority, God’s is Above AllSeries: The Spring and Summer of Acts 2It is government, culture, those in church leadership, or ultimately God who has the ultimate authority? From looking around, it would seem as though culture has the highest authority, but the scriptures confirm that it is God who has the ultimate authority. Chris preaches Acts Chapter 4 regarding the challenges that occur when other authorities (of this world) clash with God.
- Jun 2, 2024The Stone the Builders Rejected has Become the Cornerstone
Jun 2, 2024The Stone the Builders Rejected has Become the CornerstoneSeries: The Spring and Summer of Acts 2How would you react if someone you had known for decades had been crippled and then suddenly they were restored to perfect health? Would you wish to silence those who performed the miracle and close your ears to where the power came from? Chris preaches on Acts 4 and how the priests were opposed to the power of the resurrection being represented in any fashion. But, the pwer of the Holy Spirit will not be stopped!
- May 26, 2024The Ministry of the Spirit Hits the Ground Running!
May 26, 2024The Ministry of the Spirit Hits the Ground Running!Series: The Spring and Summer of Acts 2What a difference the Holy Spirit makes! After the baptism of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, Peter and John demonstrate that they've received the power from on high. The power that proves Jesus is who He claimed to be. Chris preaches on Acts 3 and how the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead hit the ground running working through the disciples of Christ.
- May 21, 2024Are You Clothed with Power from the Most High God?
May 21, 2024Are You Clothed with Power from the Most High God?By: Chris BenderSeries: Stand AloneOn Pentecost Sunday, Chris preached on what many scholars considered the first Pentecost (when Moses came down from the mountain after 40 days when the Israelites had worshipped the golden calf). Then, Chris showed, from the scriptures, that The Law which brought forth death was fulfilled by the Spirit which gives life. Thanks be to God for His gracious gift!
- May 12, 2024Discovering How God Worked Through Us in Honduras
May 12, 2024Discovering How God Worked Through Us in HondurasBy: Chris BenderSeries: Stand AloneThis message provides details regarding the powerful mission trip to Honduras from 4/21 - 4/28/2024. God worked both through and in us during this trip and what He accomplished paves the way for many trips to come.
- May 5, 2024God Creates and Treasures Human Life
May 5, 2024God Creates and Treasures Human LifeBy: Chris BenderSeries: Stand AloneRoe vs. Wade was overturned but, unfortunately, even when laws change, they do not affect the heart of humanity. It is the Holy Spirit that truly changes the heart of people and the transforming ability of God's word. It is God's word that speaks truth and Chris preaches on how God's word values life even before conception.