Tag Archives: church

Caution – I am full of IT!

Kingdom Principle: The Church is full of the Spirit, or it’s not the body of Christ. The church is not to be full of themselves. Genesis 11:1-9 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b Romans 8:14-17 Acts 2:1-21 John 14:8-17, (25-27) When I am … Continue reading

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Love songs – Do you have a favorite?

Kingdom Principle: Kingdom Servants enjoy peace & prosperity as a way of life. Kingdom Servants – Fulfill their Purpose of Love Proverbs 31:10-31 Psalm 1 James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37 There are so many love songs and songs about love. … Continue reading

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God-sized-hope. Perfection Guaranteed.

Kingdom Principle: Kingdom Servants – know what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. Kingdom Servants follow a plan of Hope Proverbs 1:20-33 Psalm 19 James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38 I often hear when Christians lamenting, “I … Continue reading

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10 reasons Christians don’t change the world

Kingdom Principle:  Good works first require God working in you. Acts 4:5-12 Psalm 23 1 John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18 These are the top 10 reasons (excuses) I have heard as to why Christians don’t serve in various capacities. These reasons … Continue reading

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The Bride’s Buttress is Huge

Kingdom Principle:  The Church is set apart in its Fellowship, for the sake of transformation. Transformation is the invitation to the world to join in the fellowship of the Church. Acts 3:12-19 Psalm 4 1 John 3:1-7 Luke 24:36b-48 The … Continue reading

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Suicide & Conversion exchange fear & faith

Kingdom Principle: You are designed to be filled, in order to be poured out. Being filled is an act of the Spirit (establishes Authority), being poured is to advance the Kingdom (demonstrates Power) Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalm 111 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 … Continue reading

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Mirror, Mirror on the wall- Shut-Up!

Kingdom Principle:  Relationships reveal our transformation and purpose. There is no right answer to advance the Kingdom – just righteous relationships Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 Psalm 78:1-7 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 In Snow white, the jealous queen asks the magic … Continue reading

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Vision Casting vs. Vision Catching

Kingdom Principle: The Revelation of the King is the means of Reconciliation of his People. The King is concerned with Process & Possibilities not Problems and Products. Genesis 32:22-31 Psalm 17:1-7, 15 Romans 9:1-5 6-16 Matthew 14:13-21 There has been … Continue reading

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Super Human vs. Super Heroes

Kingdom Principle: Spiritual Unity precedes Spiritual Diversity, both are a work of Spiritual Power. The church is Gifted for Diversity, Graced for Unity *Acts 2:1-21 & Numbers 11:24-30 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 John 7:37-39 In my life there … Continue reading

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The walking dead

Kingdom Principle: Maturity begins with Martyrdom. The Path of Life is marked with maturity, but martyrs don’t get mansions in heaven. Acts 7:55-60 Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 1 Peter 2:2-10 John 14:1-14 The church begins as a rock garden which is … Continue reading

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