Jesus knew what it would cost Him to go to Jerusalem to fulfill the Father’s plan. But He also knew what the result would be and that brought Him joy. Joy gave Him strength and the joy of the Lord is our strength according to Nehemiah. When we purposefully follow God’s plans even when it is challenging, we will be rewarded for obedience both in this life and in the afterlife. Living purposefully gives us power for this life and is not overlooked by God.
The Blessing of Obedience
March 28, 2021 • Mike Stubbs
More from
Sunday Messages
Understanding Christian Character
April 14, 2024 • Pastor Mike Stubbs • 2 Peter 1:3–11
The most important quality of a disciple of Jesus Christ is godly character. That is how real believers are identified and how fake or immature believers are exposed. We are identified by our “fruit” which is the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Even if a person is gifted, the real test is a person’s character, habits, and lifestyle. Godly believers leave a trail of wholeness in the church not collateral damage.
The Power of the Resurrection
March 31, 2024 • Pastor Mike Stubbs
We were not created to experience corruption, sorrow, and death. We were created for everlasting peace, joy, and life. But mankind sold out to darkness and had to be purchased back by the replacement death of Jesus Christ – Him instead of us. Jesus died for us, defeated death, rose from the grave and offers new life to everyone who chooses to believe.
Albania Missions Report
March 24, 2024 • Chris Dakas • Revelation 14:6
Business as a mission is a concept that intentionally leverages the power of business to meet spiritual, social, and economic needs in an increasingly complex world that can be hostile to traditional mission methodology. The mission, values, and purpose of the business is to create an open door to the Gospel message through the God-given talents and gifts of individuals called to such endeavors. They are often called "tent-making ministries" due to the Apostle Paul using his talent as a tent maker to support his own ministry as recorded in the New Testament. Listen to apostolic entrepreneur Chris Dakas describe his and his wife Laura's calling to, their response to, and the fruit of their obedience as contemporary pioneers in this concept of ministry by 34 years of fruitfulness in the country of Albania.