Bro. Wesley Greeley urges believers to focus "straight ahead" on God's promises, using the examples of Lot's wife and Noah to illustrate the dangers of looking back. He emphasizes keeping our eyes on Christ, not being distracted by the world or past failures. Greeley encourages recommitment to the spiritual journey, reminding believers that grace allows them to get back on track, press forward, and keep faith through every trial.
Scripture References:
- Luke 17:32 – "Remember Lot's wife."
- Philippians 3:13-14 – "Forgetting those things which are behind... I press toward the mark."
- Hebrews 12:2 – "Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith."
Joshua 1:7-9 – "Be strong and very courageous... do not turn from it to the right or to the left."
- Deuteronomy 5:32-33 – "You shall observe... do not turn aside to the right or the left."
- Isaiah 33:6 – "Wisdom and knowledge will be the stability of your times."
God's Presence in Trials
October 19, 2024 • Duane Jackson, Joseph Ruiters, David Templeton
Hear an inspiring message from Bro. Duane Jackson, Bro. Joe Ruiters, and Pastor David Templeton. They share biblical truths about God's faithfulness, the importance of standing firm in faith, and the power of trusting in His plan, even when things are difficult.
Break Through the Barriers
October 18, 2024 • Duane Jackson
Bro. Duane Jackson encourages believers to break through spiritual barriers, emphasizing faith in God’s Word. He uses the story of Esther and scriptures like Romans 8:38-39 to illustrate how fear and doubt can block our communion with God. Jackson calls for boldness in overcoming these obstacles through trust in God’s promises, reminding the congregation of the power of praise and the spoken Word to bring deliverance and breakthrough.
Scripture References:
- Romans 8:38-39 – "For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life... shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
- 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 – "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds..."
- Esther 4:14-16 – The story of Esther’s courage in approaching the king despite the risk, demonstrating faith and overcoming fear.
- Ephesians 6:17 – "Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."
- 1 John 4:18 – "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear."
- 2 Kings 7 – The prophecy of Elisha and the lesson on faith versus doubt, leading to a breakthrough for the city of Samaria.
- Hebrews 4:16 – "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."
- Matthew 17:20 – "If you have faith as a grain of mustard seed... nothing will be impossible for you."
Unhindered Communion
October 17, 2024 • David Templeton
In this sermon, Bro. David Templeton urges believers to experience unhindered communion with God by standing firm on His Word. Using the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, he emphasizes the need for holiness, separation from the world, and enduring trials to deepen one's relationship with God. Bro. Templeton encourages personal accountability and trust in God's promises, reminding believers that victory is already won through Christ.
Scripture References:
Daniel 3:12-17 – The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego standing firm against King Nebuchadnezzar.
1 Corinthians 3:16-17 – "Know ye not that ye are the temple of God?"
Hebrews 13:8 – "Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today, and forever."
2 Corinthians 6:16-18 – "Come out from among them and be ye separate, saith the Lord."
Joshua 1:5 – "As I was with Moses, so I will be with thee."
John 16:33 – "In this world you will have trouble, but take heart! I have overcome the world."
Romans 8:37 – "In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us."
Make the Vessels Full
October 16, 2024 • Duane Jackson
In this powerful sermon, Bro. Duane Jackson calls believers to holiness and readiness as vessels for the Holy Spirit. Drawing from 1 Corinthians and 2 Kings, he emphasizes that we are the temple of God, and He cannot dwell in an unclean vessel. Using vivid analogies, Bro. Jackson urges the congregation to continually position themselves for a fresh filling of the Holy Spirit, allowing God to cleanse and use them for His glory.
Scripture References:
1 Corinthians 3:16-17 – "Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?"
2 Corinthians 6:16-18 – "For ye are the temple of the living God... I will dwell in them, and walk in them."
Romans 12:1 – "Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God."
2 Kings 4:1-7 – The story of the widow’s oil, illustrating God’s provision and the importance of having vessels ready to be filled.
Matthew 25:1-13 – The parable of the ten virgins, emphasizing the need to have enough oil, symbolizing the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 23:25-28 – "Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye are like unto whited sepulchres..."
Revelation of Jesus Christ – Bro. Jackson draws on a message by William Branham regarding the importance of sanctification for vessels to be ready for use.
Running the Race: A Call to Fulfill Our Prophetic Mandate
October 15, 2024 • Joseph Ruiters
Bro. Joseph Ruiters delivers a powerful and prophetic message calling this generation of believers to rise and fulfill their spiritual mandate. He emphasizes the need to stay faithful to the original, unadulterated truth of the gospel, warning against compromise and distractions. The message calls for action, encouraging believers to take up the baton left by previous generations of faith, completing the race that has been set before them.
Bro. Ruiters shares a vision where he saw a cloud of witnesses, including biblical figures such as Moses, prophets, and revivalists like William Seymour and William Branham, cheering on this generation to finish the work. He urges the audience not to miss God's timing and emphasizes that every believer is a seed of a prior generation, tasked with reaping what has been sown before them.
He stresses the importance of the Holy Spirit, urging believers to seek beyond conversion and water baptism, pressing into the deeper gifts of the Spirit. The sermon includes a special anointing over young people, encouraging them to embrace leadership, prophecy, and healing ministries.
The message concludes with a call for unity, overcoming prejudice, and recognizing God's divine purpose for each believer. Bro. Ruiters challenges the congregation to awaken dormant spiritual gifts and to step into the prophetic promises spoken over them.
Scripture References:
- Hebrews 12:1-2 – "Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses..."
- 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 – "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize?"
- 2 Corinthians 13:1 – "In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established."
- Hebrews 11:39-40 – "These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, since God had planned something better for us..."
- John 4:38 – "I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have entered into their labor."
- John 2:10 – "You have kept the good wine until now."
- 2 Timothy 4:7 – "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
- Luke 16:12 – "And if you have not been faithful in what is another man's, who will give you what is your own?"
These references help frame the sermon's message around perseverance, spiritual inheritance, and the fulfillment of God's promises.
