Nov 17, 2024
Spiritual Gifts are Meant to be Used for God’s Kingdom
By: Chris Bender
Series: Stand Alone
Are you more familiar with your favorite show, sports, or social media than with God's word? In other words, is your discretionary time spent developing skills of this world or is it spent praying, meditating on God's word, and using gifts of the Spirit for God's Kingdom? Chris preaches on 1 Corinthians 12 about the power of unity in Christ when we use our gifts collectively all for God's glory.
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- Nov 17, 2024Spiritual Gifts are Meant to be Used for God’s Kingdom
Nov 17, 2024Spiritual Gifts are Meant to be Used for God’s KingdomBy: Chris BenderSeries: Stand AloneAre you more familiar with your favorite show, sports, or social media than with God's word? In other words, is your discretionary time spent developing skills of this world or is it spent praying, meditating on God's word, and using gifts of the Spirit for God's Kingdom? Chris preaches on 1 Corinthians 12 about the power of unity in Christ when we use our gifts collectively all for God's glory.
- Nov 10, 2024Transformed to be Living Sacrifices for the Kingdom
Nov 10, 2024Transformed to be Living Sacrifices for the KingdomBy: Chris BenderSeries: Stand Alone[We apologize that the only audio available for this message is from the video camera]. Have you noticed that we were made to worship? Just look around. People are worshiping sports stars, rock stars, movie stars, politicians, angels, false idols, and even animals. Yet we were created in God's image and He is the only One worthy of our worship. Chris preaches on what real worship is and how God has given us gifts to be obedient in His Kingdom.
- Nov 3, 2024What’s the Primary Purpose of Pastors/ Teachers?
Nov 3, 2024What’s the Primary Purpose of Pastors/ Teachers?By: Chris BenderSeries: Stand AloneWith thousands upon thousands of churches throughout the world with different ideas and styles, the biblical model for pastors/ teachers can get blurred. Thankfully, the scriptures provide clarity in this area. Chris preaches on what God’s word tells us concerning the role of pastors/ teachers.
- Oct 27, 2024Praying for Leaders and for Workers in the Harvest
Oct 27, 2024Praying for Leaders and for Workers in the HarvestBy: Chris BenderIt's hard to imagine America being more split on politics than the present time. Unfortunately, many Christians display from their actions that they are more concerned about the kingdoms of this world than the Kingdom of God. Chris preaches on how God's word calls us to lift up all people, including all those in authority (regardless of political stances). Ultimately, God desires that all would be saved and that we would participate in the harvest.
- Oct 20, 2024Remember to Seek God FIRST When Trouble Comes
Oct 20, 2024Remember to Seek God FIRST When Trouble ComesBy: Chris BenderWhen you experience trials, who do you run to first? Do you vent to your friends or family? Chris preaches on the importance of bringing your troubles to the Lord first (through 3 different passages in scripture).
- Oct 13, 2024Be Aware of Obstacles to a Successful Prayer Life
Oct 13, 2024Be Aware of Obstacles to a Successful Prayer LifeBy: Chris BenderSome preachers say that God doesn't care about how you approach Him in prayer, you just need to regularly pray to him. Yet, scripture tells a different story. Chris preaches on roadblocks that keep your prayers from being heard by the Almighty God.
- Oct 6, 2024Prayer: From the Beginning of Jesus’ ministry to His Heavenly Throne
Oct 6, 2024Prayer: From the Beginning of Jesus’ ministry to His Heavenly ThroneBy: Chris BenderWhen you choose to follow Christ, you don't have to look further than your Lord and Savior for the prime example of how important prayer is. Chris preaches on how Jesus' ministry was filled with prayer from the beginning even to His present location on the heavenly throne at the right hand of the Father.
- Sep 29, 2024Modeling the Model Prayer
Sep 29, 2024Modeling the Model PrayerBy: Chris BenderUnfortunately, many Bibles label this passage in Matthew 6 as "The Lord's Prayer", when it would be better titled "The Model Prayer". After all, Jesus doesn't need to ask for forgiveness! (Note: for "The Lord's Prayer", see John 17). Chris preaches on Matthew 6 and how the model prayer displays the right focus vs. our often self-focused prayers as well as the danger of thinking you’re forgiven when you refuse to forgive others.
- Sep 22, 2024Prayer as an Offensive and Defensive Weapon in Spiritual Warfare
Sep 22, 2024Prayer as an Offensive and Defensive Weapon in Spiritual WarfareBy: Chris BenderPreachers and teachers have given much time to the Ephesians 6 passage concerning the armor of God, but many forget to focus on the powerful defensive and offensive weapon that Paul (not to mention Jesus as well as the other apostles!) also teach about; prayer. Chris preaches on several aspects of how prayer can be used both offensively and defensively in spiritual warfare.
- Sep 16, 2024What is God’s Will Concerning Prayer?
Sep 16, 2024What is God’s Will Concerning Prayer?Every follower of Christ recognizes that prayer is a part of our walk. But do we recognize what prayer should look like and what God's will is concerning prayer? In this first sermon on the series, Chris preaches on the foundations of good posture in prayer as well as what scripture teaches us concerning God's will in prayer.