Intro 3 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. 4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God,…

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against…

Good morning, I am Patrick Whittington I have been attending for about 4 years A member for 3 years. Speaking about a topic that is very personal to me, and is relevant to us all. Title today is Addiction: Sin or Disease? Scripture passage is James 1:13-15 Background of James half brother of Jesus leader…

Tony Padgett teaches on the Characteristics of Spiritual Warfare and schemes of Satan.

Our society would have us believe that Biblical notions of sex and sexuality are antiquated ideas with no place in the modern world. Yet, when Scripture is obeyed sex and sexuality brings joy and fulfillment just as God intended.

Army Navy Marine Corps Air Force Warrior Battle Resist Soldier Fight 1fight \ˈfīt\ verb 1 a: to contend in battle or physical combat especially : to strive to overcome a person by blows or weapons 2fight noun 1 a: a hostile encounter : battle, combat Do you have Fight in you? Should you have Fight in…

2 Timothy 4:9-22 Verse 9 Do your best to come to me soon - This is the final few sentences that the Apostle Paul writes in his last recorded letter. I know that as we look at the writings of Paul we have seen a man who has a godly stubbornness, and man who refuses to bow to anything other than the word…

Lesson 14 from the Celebrate Recovery curriculum

The devotion of a person to something, whether sin in general or food, alcohol or wealth in particular, so as to become dependent upon it. A person will never be satisfied in such a state of slavery. The answer to addiction is self-control through the resources of the new life in Christ.

Do you desire independence? Why? We often associate freedom with independence Is independence good or bad? Independence gives you freedom from and freedom to choose 19 promising them freedom while they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by what a man is overcome, by this he is enslaved. Independence…

Freedom Freedom is a key Word in the christian vocabulary. It is one of God’s favorite words and it is central in the Godpel. 17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is , there is liberty. 36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. 45 And I will walk…

Revelation 2:18-29 What a fascinating tour we have been on in the last few weeks. We have now visited -- up to this point three churches that all surround the Island of Patmos in Asia Minor. We have seen the loveless church of Ephesus (the church who lost her first love), a persecuted church in the city…

Introduction : What’s the worst thing you have ever done before? Think of that one thing that you never want anyone to know about. The thing you did that you want to take to the grave with you? Can it be forgiven? Even more, think for a minute of the worst thing you think a person can do. We always have…

What opens bad doors? 7 “If you do well, will not your countenance be lifted up? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door; and its desire is for you, but you must master it.” 19 Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20 idolatry, sorcery, enmities,…

How can I be rich and happy?

Last week we talked about Pentecost and needing the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Wednesday we told you that we need the Holy Spirit to overcome racial, gender, ethnic and any type of prejudice in our society all over the world. Three weeks ago, I began a series called YOUR NEXT STAGE UPGRADE.…

This week Joshua Franklin continues through the Book of 1 Timothy with a teaching from Chapter 4:6-16. In this message, Josh looks at Paul’s encouragement of Timothy and how he should handle those within the church body.

Introduction Today’s ‘Big Issue’ is that of addiction. And what we’re going to do for the first few minutes is listen to some stories from real addicts and also from experts talking about addiction. Cos when we think of addiction, in our minds, more often than not, we are taken to alcohol, or drugs,…