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There are many forms of prison. Spiritual, relational, and emotional prisons have become homes to many people. Matthew 7:7-8 7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. God came so that we could exit out of lives enslaved to grief, guilt, and anxiety. Freedom from these…

In a broken world, how can we have hope? Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. It’s so easy to look around and become discouraged with humanity. Anxiety and fear can replace hope if we focus on the wrong things and start listening to the lies of the enemy. Romans 8:35-37 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine…

A more abundant life doesn’t mean getting what we want, when and how we want it. It doesn’t mean a great job or great health, so we shouldn’t expect to be able to place an order and get what we want. Unfortunately, we have an enemy who is a known successful schemer and liar pushing us in this direction, so we continue to see ourselves as gods. Genesis 3:4-5 4 “You won’t die!” the serpent replied to the woman. 5…

We all worship something, money, success, power, self, God. So, it makes sense to take the time to make sure that what we worship is worthy of our time and commitment. Hebrews 1:3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. Hebrews answers the question. Is Jesus…

Why is it that so many people’s lives start to change and then they make a few bad decisions, and they start going back to their old ways again? True recovery requires prayer. When we add prayer to our recovery process, our habits and hurts start to heal. Still sometimes we try to change our lives in our own strength, but lasting recovery requires prayer. Why do some people seem to be more successful than others in prayer? James 5:16…

I renounce the lie that I am rejected and unloved. In Christ I am accepted. GOD SAYS: • I am God’s child (see John 1:12) • I am Christ’s friend (see John 15:15) • I have been justified (see Romans 5:1) • I am united with the Lord, and I am one spirit with Him (see 1 Corinthians 6:17) • I have been bought with a price: I belong to God. (see 1 Corinthians 6:19-20) • I am a member…

lived in close relationship with God and knew God as his friend. He had God’s promises in his heart, God’s presence in his life, and God’s power in his spirit. Because of all of this, he was fearless. What was true for Daniel can be true for us. We have Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and God’s promises with us. There are more than 7,000 promises in God’s word that we can trust in for our daily lives. Matthew 28:20b And…

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Ephesians 2:8-9 “It is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in…

There’s a lie from the enemy of our Lord. Straight from the pit of Hell. You’re alone! One of his main schemes has always been to divide and conquer. The truth is all believers are united in worship. What unites us? Is it religion or God’s law? Romans 4:13-15 It was not through the law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. 14…

Most people wish they spent a lot more time praying than they actually do. Sometimes our minds can wander, and we feel distant in the midst of prayer. Hearing from God involves a lot more than just listening. We need to approach God with a surrendered heart and humility to be able to receive what He has for us. Instead of praying for God to bless what we’ve already decided to do, we need to wait on the Holy Spirit…

Galatians 5:22-25 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other. Without the Lord’s leading and anointing we are destined to…

Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. The word “Blessed” means, to be on the right path. Persecution will accompany obedience to God, but the rewards are eternal blessings. 2 Timothy 3:11-12 You know how much persecution and suffering I have endured. You know all about how I was persecuted in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra—but the Lord rescued me from all of it. 12 Yes, and everyone who wants…

Recently, A response was given to the short:   A user asked: Does it also say in the Bible that we allow ourselves to be used as well?   In response, Pastor Matthew replied: Good push back and question. Just a few thoughts. We are called to stand in the gap for what is right, and we are called to turn the other cheek and show grace. The Holy Spirit will guide us if we seek our Counselor’s guidance in…

How have you struggled and suffered? Did you grow in your faith through those trials and experienced God’s redemptive power at all in your life? Galatians 3:1-4 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by believing what you heard? 3 Are you so foolish? After beginning…

Everyone wants to be known. To matter to somebody. Our culture is in the midst of an identity crisis, but we worship a God who knows us. Psalm 139 You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. It’s a good thing that God has searched us and knows us. Because we have listened to the lies of the world, and we don’t know who we really are. We often don’t know what’s right or wrong. We try so hard…

God is three Persons, but one God. Deuteronomy 6:4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. The term “one” in Hebrew, is Echad (United One) Not Yachid (Mathematical One). One God, in three distinct Persons. Matthew 28:18-19 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the…