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| Limiting God | November 15, 2009 |
Even though God had showered blessings on His people, they provoked Him with their contempt and ingratitude. There are hindrances that can cause us to limit an unlimited God. |
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| Identification Gives the Want To | November 8, 2009 |
Our text give us the official emblem of a Christian, the “Christian’s badge.” Jesus gave the disciples this identification on the night before His crucifixion after He had washed and wiped their feet. When you identify with the love of God you will want to bring others to Him. |
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| Itching Ears | November 1, 2009 |
Sound or healthy teaching is essential for spiritual maturity, but will not always be tolerated. There will come a time when people will seek out teachers to tell them what they want to hear and what makes them feel good |
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| God’s Workmen | October 25, 2009 |
There is no lesson more clearly in sacred writ than the fact that God uses men. Nowhere in the libraries of men can you find a greater album of humanity than the Bible. |
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| Empty Vessels | October 18, 2009 |
The Widow’s oil miracle eventually stopped. Why? Simply there were no more empty vessels to fill. God out did their capacity to receive. |
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| Fruitful Living | October 11, 2009 |
We either manage money or it will manage us. Solomon, known for his wisdom and wealth, recorded five timeless principles of money management in Proverbs which I want to share with you today. |
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| The Jonah Syndrome | October 4, 2009 |
The Christian life is not all mountain top experiences, for the scriptures say God makes the sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and He sends rain on the just and on the unjust. |
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| Finding a Cheerful Heart | September 27, 2009 |
When you are hurting physically and mentally be encouraged and find a cheerful heart again. By this I’m talking about finding your hope again by rebuilding a cheerful heart from the pieces of a crushed spirit. |
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| Imagination | September 20, 2009 |
God tested Abraham in order to give Abraham an opportunity to show his true character. God sees the thoughts and intent or the imaginations of our hearts. The Bible also tell us that, “without faith it is impossible to please God”. It is by faith that we receive from God. |
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| One More Time | September 13, 2009 |
Samson demonstrated faith in calling upon God and in believing that God would help him. Just give me one more chance. One more opportunity to make good was his request. |
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| How Can One Satisfy These People | September 6, 2009 |
The New Age movement is simply Eastern philosophy adopted into the Western Culture. This has subtly crept into the church walls. This, my friend is done simply by replacing faith with reason. Churches are allowing spiritual experiences without repentance, spiritual significance without the Gospel of Jesus Christ. |
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| Inactive Ingredients | August 30, 2009 |
Active ingredients do something. Inactive ingredients are just filler. Which one are you in the body of Christ? It’s time to get our Spiritual priorities back in order and become active, fruitful members to bring honor to God. This message delivered by Kandi Hardy. |
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| How to Get Rid of Fear | August 23, 2009 |
When people are confronted with our present day political and economic circumstances, it is easy to be overcome with fear. But what is the response of the Believer? |
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| What is a Christian? | August 16, 2009 |
Fallen mankind needs a rebirth from above that will bring life to their dead spirits. Because alienation from God began with sin, Jesus provided the solution by paying sin’s penalty and offering eternal life to whoever trusts in Him. |
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| You Have Stayed Long Enough At This Mountain | August 9, 2009 |
Hearing and following the voice of God is the most significant thing a believer can do. Moses demonstrated the presence of the Holy Spirit as he prophesied to the people. |
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| A Passion for God | August 2, 2009 |
Tribes of people, when discovered for the first time, revealed some form of belief system. Mankind has been born with a passion for God, and second that our passion for God can be easily diverted. |
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| Is the Seed Still in the Barn | July 26, 2009 |
It is not enough to be a Christian only in the barn or in the Church. We can never be the productive seed Christ has called us to be if we stay only in the four walls of our building. The Great Commission was intended for every believer, not just evangelists. |
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| Understanding Prophecy | July 19, 2009 |
If Bible Prophecy is not clearly taught this generation can and will be deceived. As Believers, we have no need to fear the prophecy of the Lord because true prophecy, given by the Holy Spirit, will bear witness with your spirit and will give you peace, even in the time of storm. |
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| Anxiety | July 12, 2009 |
Throughout Scripture, the Lord gives us evidence that many people deal with anxiety-even those considered pillars of faith. God's Spirit does not impart fear or cowardice, but power, love, and a sound mind, or "self-control." |
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| Let the Baby Cry | July 5, 2009 |
The great deliverance of Israel rested on a baby crying in a basket. We must step up to the plate and provide innovative and anointed ministries for our children. Our children must be grounded in knowledge of the truth and experienced in applying it to their lives. |
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| Deliverance Faith | June 28, 2009 |
Many years ago someone gave this definition to faith. “Faith is the total response, of our total personality, to our deepest understanding of God”. |
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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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