Jesus’ Last Words Reflected His Greatest Values
“These things I have spoken to you while I am still with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. (John 14:25-27 ESV) John’s Gospel is unique from the other three. The Gospels of Matthew,… Read More
Seeing an Invisible God
Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, (1 Peter 1:8 ESV) We experience physical life through our physical senses – we taste, touch, smell, feel, and hear. So, how do we experience spiritual life? Through our spiritual senses. Life in the Spirit invites us to go beyond physical limitations. Through the power of the Holy Spirit we can “see” things through divine revelation and spiritual discernment, “hear” the… Read More
When a Man Fights in Faith
And David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail because of him. Your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.” (1 Samuel 17:32 ESV) Goliath was intimidating. Backed by the Philistine army, he came out every day for forty days to taunt and threaten the army of Israel. Fear paralyzes even warriors. The men of Israel, along with their King, Saul, were at an impasse. Their fear kept them from going any further. They were face to face with an enemy they weren’t confident they could defeat. So, rather than… Read More
Why Leaders Should Embrace Change
“Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go… (Joshua 1:2 ESV) Transition. For a woman in labor, transition means increased pain, followed by the joy of new life. Transition can often be that way – at work, at church, at home – transitions can be somewhat painful, yet they lead to seasons of new life and potential. A leader must embrace change readily. Often, in an effort to minimize the pain of transition, leaders resist change, not realizing they are impeding God’s progressive nature to bring His people into new seasons… Read More
Will You Pray With Me?
I appeal to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God on my behalf, (Romans 15:30 ESV) The “prayer of agreement” unleashes tremendous power. Although Paul was one of the greatest men of faith in all of church history, he depended on his brothers and sisters to pray for him and with him. There are no “lone rangers” in the kingdom of God. In fact, even Jesus asked his disciples to come with him to the… Read More
Pastor Dale Jenkins 