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| Glory to God! or Hurrah! | June 21, 2009 |
Cheers are appropriate, when the last play has been made, when victory has been won, and when the contest is finished. That moment will arrive in the universe. You can count on it. |
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| DOWN IN THE DUMPS--YOU SOUND LIKE AN UNBELIEVER | June 14, 2009 |
The best have had their dark moments. These are moments of fog, uncertainty, and despair. There is a way out, David knew this therapy. Talk to a friend! Pray! Sing! |
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| Come Out | June 7, 2009 |
When God calls us into his presence the impossible becomes the possible. |
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| What’s the Use? | May 31, 2009 |
It doesn’t take long listening to the news concerning our economy and the job market and the world condition to become despaired. Job believed in his own personal integrity, and refused to confess to something he knew was not true. |
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| How are you Remembered | May 24, 2009 |
How will family and friends remember you? Many blame the Lord for their defeated life, which has been brought on by their own sins and ignorance. |
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| Pride: The Chief Cause of Misery | May 17, 2009 |
Pride has been the chief cause of misery in every nation and every family since the world began. What does God have to say about the sin of pride and its effect on us? How can we put pride in its rightful place? Listen as Kandi Hardy expounds on this important subject. |
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| A Godly Mother | May 10, 2009 |
A virtuous woman not only cares physically for her home, but she is also a “watchman” over the emotional and spiritual condition of her family. |
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| Kid’s Meal | April 26, 2009 |
God has designed the Church in such a way that its unity and effectiveness are dependent on the active involvement of all church members. God teaches us all we need is a Kid’s Meal. |
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| Back to the Basics | April 19, 2009 |
As believers and churches, we need to get back to the basics. If you get back to the basics and simply live a balanced life of living grace and proclaiming truth, you will find it won’t be so simple. The good news is you’ll be like Christ and will see lives dramatically changed. |
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| Resurrection Proof | April 12, 2009 |
In order to have eternal life, a person must place his or her faith in Jesus, who is the Christ, the Son of God, who came into the world to bring eternal life to those who believe. But is there evidence either to refute or support the most radical claim in history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ? |
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| The Meal That Heals | April 5, 2009 |
When God first established His Covenant with us, He also became our great provider. Many believers have never heard about the link between the Communion meal and healing, therefore it is time we revisit the scripture and acknowledge the potential power of the Lord’s Supper. |
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| Come Meet the Bridegroom | March 29, 2009 |
The emphasis in the parable before us is on life rather than on our labor, with the whole parable leading up to the final injunction---WATCH. All want to meet the Bridegroom, but have our lives prepared us to meet Jesus if he were to return today? |
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| Write It Down | March 22, 2009 |
Habakkuk wanted to know how God could allow the brazen activity of the Babylonians to continue unabated. Like Habakkuk, we can take a posture before God that enables us to hear His voice. Here are five (5) keys to hearing God’s voice. |
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| Unshakable | March 15, 2009 |
National boundaries are arbitrated. Some are erased. Empires rise and fade. Corporations bloom. Many expire. Cities decay. Armies are defeated. Political parties wane. In the midst of all this change Christ’s movement on this planet grows stronger. |
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| Confidence in Conflict | March 8, 2009 |
Few people enjoy conflict. We have a message that will change the world. When we face difficulty for honoring Christ, we should not be afraid. There are reasons that we, as children of our heavenly Father, ought to have confidence when encountering hardships. |
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| A Call To Action | March 1, 2009 |
In order to stand in this evil day we must know the Word and have a Godly perspective on life. – Pastor Kandi Hardy |
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| Jesus Noticed | February 22, 2009 |
It was characteristic of Him. Jesus entered into the lives of people. He put Himself in their place. He felt what they were feeling. He sensed perfectly their problems. You can trust Him! |
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| Scraping the Bottom of the Barrel | February 15, 2009 |
God will always have a remnant of people. He will even go outside the household of faith to bless those that are obedient to His Word. Pushing ahead into God’s plan and kingdom requires all our faith and energy – the torment of fear will keep us from going forward. |
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| From Death to Life | February 8, 2009 |
Spanish/English Pastor Ruben Escobar – A stirring message of finding life |
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| Hope in the Storm | February 1, 2009 |
In the Bible, Noah faced the greatest storm the earth has ever known: the Genesis flood. Yet he was prepared for the deluge and equipped to survive it. Why? |
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| Go Tell Your Neighbor | January 25, 2009 |
I am convinced that we are in an “emergency” situation. While in some areas the Church has made inroads and has gathered strength, worldwide it has become less and less of a factor. Why with all the resources we have available, the massive printing presses, the media, the personnel - why? |
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| Social Perception | January 18, 2009 |
Your perception determines your reality. Our society’s perception of greed seems to be business as usual. I challenge you to embrace God’s rest, before following business as usual. |
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| The Miracle Worker | January 11, 2009 |
There will always be a need in your life for Jesus, the miracle worker. On some occasions, He will reveal His greatness and solve your problem. On other occasions He will not solve your problem. Instead, He will release His grace giving you what you need to get through your problem. |
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| What is God doing in your Neighborhood ? | January 4, 2009 |
Now we know the shepherds saw and heard the angels. But didn’t anyone else in the Bethlehem region see them? How could they have missed it? How could they have missed what God was doing in their neighborhood? |
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| Our Strong Tower | December 28, 2008 |
Life in America is full of stress and strain, sooner or later you are going to face a crisis greater than you can handle. Hear me friend and get this into your mind. If God can see your need he will meet your need. (Special feature: A child dedication precedes the main message.) |
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| The Christmas Story | December 21, 2008 |
This is a reading of the Biblical Christmas Story. The Bible tells us an angle appeared to Joseph in a dream and told him that Mary’s child was conceived of the Holy Spirit. Then the angle told Joseph that the name of the Son to be born should be Jesus, meaning Jehovah is salvation. |
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| Impossible Adoption | December 14, 2008 |
Jesus did not have to adopt us, but he chose to adopt us. The astonishing truth is that Jesus sees to the core of each of us and declares us of infinite worth. We are made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ, by the effectual application of redemption to us by his Holy Spirit. For with God nothing is impossible. |
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| It’s a Fact | December 7, 2008 |
Today’s generation has a tough task separating fantasy or fiction from reality. Reality programs and interactive participation make it very difficult to separate reality from fiction. Even when reported by news writers one cannot be absolutely positive that the facts are keenly separated from fiction. |
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| Out of the Fire | November 30, 2008 |
As a Christian, remember this: someone once brought the rescue operations to you. What if that person had left you to perish? God’s will is that none should perish, but that all should have eternal life. What are you doing about those in the fire? |
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| The Lord’s Work and Blessings | November 23, 2008 |
When we seek to satisfy our own desires first, we will be in want; but when we give our first and best to God we will “have an abundance for every good work”. |
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| Kingdom Producing Activities | November 16, 2008 |
How should we be spending our time? How do we determine what our priorities should be? The Word makes it clear that our number one priority is to love God and love others. This results in Kingdom producing activities taking place every day in our lives. |
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| Testimony and Calling | November 9, 2008 |
Greg Sandoval’s testimony of coming to saving faith in Jesus Christ and his subsequent ministry calling. |
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| His Enduring Mercy | November 2, 2008 |
The greatest insight of the book of Jonah is that God desires to show mercy and grace to all the peoples of the world. No one nation or group can claim exclusive rights to His love. |
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| Using What You Have | October 26, 2008 |
Throughout the Bible God's people have always had to fight giants. Friends if you’re going to fight giants you should evaluate yourself first. Most battles are won or lost from within. |
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| Steps to Successful Living | October 19, 2008 |
If you’re not already living a life of success. You can begin a new life of success, by being motivated toward a successful life, this starts with small accomplishments and move to larger accomplishment, have the right attitude of heart, then act when you receive a blessing and never waste anything. |
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| Sharing Life Together | October 12, 2008 |
Shared qualities that make fine institutions are programs, tradition, culture, cause, and history could also describe a reputable college, a hospital, or a law firm. However, God never intended for His church to be an institution, for the church has something all institutions lack. It has life. |
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| The Blessed Hope | October 5, 2008 |
The blessed hope of Christ’s Second Coming brings energy, separation from ungodliness, transforms lives and restraint of idleness to the Church. |
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| Vision & Heritage | September 28, 2008 |
Vision is the ability to understand the history, the present condition, and the potential of the church, and to conceive a plan for action that will maximize the ministry potential. Vision always entails progress: it is never satisfied with the status quo. |
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| We Believe | September 21, 2008 |
The fundamental question of how we derive at any kind of Christian truth, must be supported by the Word of God. Knowing this leads us to what we believe. |
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| Your Eternal Influence | September 14, 2008 |
When you surrender your life to Christ, the very Spirit of Jesus comes to live within you. John 14-16 promises that you then receive the lasting influence of His encouragement, teaching, and leadership. |
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| The Church Should Be a Model for Community | September 7, 2008 |
Does a “safe” church to you mean you’re safe because no one will ever know how you really are? Are you tired of working programs and disillusioned with “church as usual?” The Word provides a model for a living organism, “the body of Christ” and when we value people over programs we can begin to function as God intended, in a safe community where we are free to be real and struggle well together in the journey of life. By: Kandi Hardy |
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| Our Spiritual Journey | August 31, 2008 |
Our spiritual journey with God is a constant movement of SEARCHING, SURRENDERING, SERVING, and SIGNIFICANCE. Our hope is that during our journey with God we’ll spend more time surrendering and serving than searching. |
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| The Believer’s Growth | August 10, 2008 |
The final stage in the equipping process is growth. God never intended that His church become edified and mature, and then sit back, rest, and wait for His return. The Great Commission is still in force, “Go and make disciples of all nations”.(Matt.28:19). |
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| Consider You Words | August 24, 2008 |
It is important that we consider our words because words make a difference. Jesus used just 56 words in his Lord’s prayer to make a difference in the way we pray. |
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| Making Champions | August 17, 2008 |
These past few days the world has been watching the Olympic Games and has seen the world’s best athletes compete for Gold, Silver, or Bronze medals. But there was a Battle of the ages which has changed all our lives. The story is about David and Goliath. What made David the Champion? Scripture text: I Samuel 17 |
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