Advent: O Little Town of Bethlehem

Final message in the 2016 Advent series

Advent: Let Light Shine in Darkness

Third part of our Advent series

Advent: Preparation for the Coming of Christ

Elder Angel continues our Advent series

Advent: Waiting

Pastor Josh kicks off the Advent season with a message entitled: “Waiting”

We Need the Fire of God - Gerald Mayhan

Evangelist Gerald Mayhan shares with Gospel Light about : sharing.

Jesus Heals the Demon-Possessed Man - Pastor Brian McDonald

Guest speaker Pastor Brian McDonald of Faith Assembly of God in Texarkana, Tx.

Finances: The Dollar, the Chain, the Brick and the Application - Israel Soto

Israel Soto completes part 2 of our series on Finances.

Finances: Spending - Pastor Joshua Miller

Pastor Josh begins a two part series on finances with a discussion of spending

Woe is Me - The Holiness of God - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

I. God’s Holiness (Isaiah 6:1-4)

Rev. 4:8 1 John 1:5

II. Guilt (Isaiah 6:5)

Is. 64:6 Luke 18:11

III. The Gospel (Isaiah 6:6-7)

Hebrews 9:22 Rev. 13:8 Isaiah 53:6

IV. Gratitude (Isaiah 6:8)

2 Cor. 3:4-6 Ephesians 3:7-8 Psalm 139:23-24

Our Powerful God - Kathy Sneed

The Upward Spiral of Prayer - Pastor Amy Vazquez

Pastor Gabrielle Beam

Guest speaker Pastor Gabrielle Beam

Kingdom Evangelism- Just Do It - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

Pastor Pedro continues the “Can I get a Witness?” series

Main Verses

Mark 16:15-20    Matthew 4:23-25

Mark 16:15    Mark 16:20

I. Keys to Sharing the Gospel (Mark 16:20)

1.) Obedience

2.) Preach Everywhere

Acts 4:18-20

3.) The Lord will work with you.

Acts 1:8

4.) God’s Word will be confirmed by the signs that accompanied it!

Isaiah 55:10-11 Hebrews 4:12

Mark 16:17-18 Matthew 4:23-25

Acts 9:32-43

II. Steps for Doing Kingdom Evangelism

1.) You have to be prayed up.

Matt. 10:1 Matt. 10:6-8

2.) Ask them first what you can pray for them.

3.) Ask the Holy Spirit what to pray for and how to pray.

4.) Pray the way God commands you to pray.

5.) Ask them if the hurt has gone or diminished.

6.) Share the gospel message.

It's Now or Never - Anna Cruz

Evangelism and the Value of Every Soul

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1nUKLWrU7A

Stalled - Pastor Joshua Miller

Is God’s Dunamis Power Active in Your Life? Pt 2 - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

Pastor Pedro continues his series on the dunamis power of God

Ephesians 3:20-21    Luke 1:35

1. We Need Faith and Determination to Exercise Dunamis Power

(Mark 5:24b-29)

Psalm 147:3 Romans 5:1-5

Malachi 4:2 NIV and Amplified version

“But unto you who revere and worshipfully fear My name shall the Sun of
Righteousness arise with healing in His wings and His beams, and you shall go forth
and gambol like calves [released] from the stall and leap for joy.”

2. We Need to Lay Down Our Wounds & Offenses From the Past (Mark 5:1-13)

The Greek word for tomb is mnemeion

3. Jesus is the Dunamis Power that Heals Us

(Acts 10:38)

Mark 5:7(Amp) 7  and screaming with a loud voice, he said, “What business do we
have in common with each other, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I implore you
by God [swear to me], do not torment me!”

Is God’s Dunamis Power Active in Your Life? - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

Ephesians 3:20-21

1. Definition of Dunamis

The Greek word for power is dunamis.

Acts 1:8

2. We Need to Heal from Wounds to Our Soul

Isaiah 61:1      Psalm 147:3      2 Cor. 3:18

3. Dunamis Power Comes from God’s Glory & Light, Jesus

Malachi 4:2 (AMP)

“But unto you who revere and worshipfully fear My name shall the Sun of Righteousness arise with healing in His wings and His beams, and you shall go forth and gambol like calves [released] from the stall and leap for joy.”

John 1:5-9   Hebrews 1:3

Passion for Christ - Elder Angel Cruz

The Pharisee, The Prostitute, Perfume and a Prophet - Joey Rodriguez

Guest speaker delivers a message based on a story that is familiar to us all.   Or is it?

Luke 7: 37-50

What's Good - Walk Humbly Before Your God - Pastor James Miller

Founding Pastor James Miller wraps up our series "What's Good" by talking about how to walk humbly with God

Philippians 2:7-8

Matthew 11:28-30

I. 1 Peter 2:21-25 – Jesus Walked in True
Humility and Love and Peace

II. 1 Peter 2:24 – Jesus’ Humility Took Him to the
Cross and We Must Follow Him to the Cross

III. I Peter 2:24-25 – Jesus’ Humility Brought Him to
be Horribly Whipped, so We could be Healed.

What's Good - Love Mercy - Pastor Joshua Miller

Pastor Josh continues the “What’s Good?” series with “Love Mercy.”

Micah 6:8

What's Good - Do Justly - Pastor Joshua Miller

Pastor Josh starts a three part series on the tensions in America, and how Christians can respond.

Micah 6:8

Chose Your Side   Joshua 5:13-15

Know Your Enemy   Ephesians 6:12

Prayer   Luke 18:1

Getting Offended - Pastor Joshua Miller

Pastor Josh speaks about the prevalence of offence in the church, and how we can avoid giving and, especially, taking offense.

Proverbs 18:19

Jeremiah 23:29

Joshua 6:1-5

Proverbs 17:9

Pursue Holiness - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

Isaiah 40:21-26

I. Holiness is For You

Rom. 6:14 2 Cor. 7:1 James 4:17 James 2:10

1 Peter 1:16 Eph. 4:22-24

II. Our Attitude Towards Sin is More Self-Centered Than God-Centered

Phil. 4:13

III. We Have Misunderstood What Living By Faith Means

Galatians 2:20

IV. We Do Not Take Some Sin Seriously

Song of Solomon 2:15

Daniel Experienced a Miracle - Elder Angel Cruz

Elder Angel speaks of Daniel and his miracle.

Daniel 3

John 2:23-25

Deuteronomy 31:1-6

Deuteronomy 31:12-13

How Many Pokes Get You Provoked? - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

Main Text: Numbers 20:1-13

Dealing with Uncontrolled Anger

1. Make a conscious decision to get rid your anger. Colossians 3:8

2. Don’t let the sun go down on anger. Ephesians 4:26

3. Ask God for wisdom. Proverbs 29:8, Proverbs 29:11

4. Be slow to act. James 1:19, Psalm 103:8

Example of Jesus

Mark 3:1-6

Hannah- A Woman Who Warred for Her Children - Pastor Amy Vazquez

Pastor Amy gives the Mother’s Day message about a powerful biblical mother: Hannah

I Cor10:3-5

I Sam 1:1-2

“Polygamy was an accepted social custom throughout the ancient Middle East. It

was also a common practice among the Ancient Israelites. Although it may seem

that polygamy deviated from God’s original plan for marriage, the practice was

permitted under God’s law, particularly in cases of a childless first marriage or a

levirate marriage

1 Sam 1:3-8

I Sam 1:9-10

1 Sam 1:12-20

1. She received the vision

2. She warred for the vision

3. She heard from the Lord, from Eli the Priest

4. She changed her countenance, she received by faith the fulfillment

5. She took action

Being a Committed, Transformed Disciple of Jesus - Bishop Henry Buckwalter

Bishop Henry joins us this week for a sermon on Discipleship

Simple Definition of commitment:

“a promise to do or give something; a promise to be loyal to someone or something; the attitude of someone who works very hard to do or support something.”

Transform – “to change in form, appearance, or structure; to change in condition, nature, or character; convert”

Being a “COMMITTED TRANSFORMED DISCIPLE OF JESUS” does not happen automatically. An absolute daily surrender of one’s life to Jesus is required. Doing so will result in spiritual fruit and Kingdom advancement.

Revelations 3:16

Luke 9:23,

Main Text: Romans 12:1-2

1. BE MOTIVATED BY GOD’S MERCY (Verse 1)

2. GIVE OUR TOTAL LIFE TO CHRIST (Verse 1)

3. SEE WORSHIP AS AN EVERY DAY EXPERIENCE (Verse 1)

4. LIVE A TRANSFORMED LIFE (Verse 2)

https://youtu.be/_OFgfM3-LCM

Self Control - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

Pastor Pedro concludes the series on the Fruit of the Spirit with Self Control

Gal. 5:22-23

Introduction: (Picture of Fruit of the Spirit Tree)

1. Definition of Self-Control

Gr. word for self-control: “enkrateia”

2. Lack of Self-Control Leads to Broken Walls

Proverbs 25:28 Nehemiah 1:3 Romans 7:18-21

Galatians 5:19-21

3. Live by the Spirit

Gal. 5:16-18 Titus 2:11-12 1 Cor. 9:24-27

https://youtu.be/dCWthBLyOk0

Gentleness - Anna Cruz

The series on the Fruit of the Spirit continues with a message on gentleness by Anna Cruz.

Galatians 5:22-23

The quality of being gentle (noun)

Considerate or kindly in disposition; amiable
and tender; not harsh or severe; mild and soft
(adjective)

It is Strength under control

Person does not overreact

It is not driven by their emotion

It is not so moody that anything can lead them
off the handle

Giving up the right to judge

(John 15:4-5).

(Phil 4:5).

(Colossians 3:12)

Romans 6:12,14

(Romans 7:18-25)

1 Cor 2:14:

Semper Fidelis - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

Pastor Pedro continues the Fruit of the Spirit series with Faithfulness

Deut. 7:9

Gal. 5:22-23

Introduction: Greek word “pistis” Hebrew word “aman”

James 1:6-8 (NKJV)

Foundations for Faithfulness

1. God is Faithful

1 Cor. 1:9 Deut. 7:9 1 Cor. 10:13

Hebrews 10:23  2 Timothy 2:13

2. Jesus is Faithful

Hebrews 3:1-2 Phil. 2:7-9

3. We Can Trust God’s Word

Psalms 119:105 John 17:17

4. We Should Be Faithful to God to the End

1 Samuel 2:35 Revelation 2:10

Goodness - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

Pastor Pedro continues our series on the Fruit of the Spirit with this message on Goodness

Galatians 5:22-23

Greek word agathosune Hebrew word “towb”

1. Goodness Comes From God

Psalms 107:1 Psalms 119:68 James 1:17

Jeremiah 29:11 Exodus 33:19

2. Goodness Benefits Others

Genesis 50:20 Deut. 30:15-16 Hebrews 13:16

3. Goodness in Jesus

Luke 18:18-19 Acts 10:38 Luke 8:1-3 John 12:5

Hosanna - Pastor Joshua Miller

Pastor Josh gives our Palm Sunday message.

Kindness - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

Our continuing series on the Fruit of the Spirit :Kindness by Pastor Pedro

Galatians 5:22-23

The Gr. word for kindness is chrestotes. Hebrew word is checed.

1. Kindness Comes from God (Titus 3:3-6)

Romans 2:1-4 Rom. 5:8

2. Example of Kindness in the Old Testament (1 Sam. 20:11-17 & 2 Sam. 9:1-11)

3. Exercise Kindness through Forgiveness (Eph. 4:32)

Matt. 6:15 Matt. 18:23-35 Matthew 18:27

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4mSkTzxIb8

Patience - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

Pastor Pedro continues our series on the Fruit of the Spirit

Main Text: Galatians 5:22-23

Introduction

Gr. word: makrothumia

1. Put on Patience

Colossians 3:12

1John 1:9

2. Walk in Patience

Ephesians 4:1-3

Prov. 19:11 Prov. 14:29 Prov. 3:5

3. Abide in Patience

John 15:5

Matt. 26:36-46 2 Peter 3:9

Joy is Found in Jesus - Elder Angel Cruz

Elder Angel Cruz continues our series on the Fruit of the Spirit

The Real Meaning of Love - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

Pastor Pedro opens a series on the Fruits of the Spirit by talking about LOVE

Introduction

Gal. 5:22-23 John 15:4

Main Text: 1 John 3:11-24 (NIV)

1. Agape Love

“philas” “eros” “agape”

Romans 8:39   1John 3:10   1John 3:21-24

2. Love of Compassion

1John 3:11-15     1John 3:17-18

3. Love of Sacrifice

Mt. 5:43-44     1John 3:16     Hebrews 7:27

1 Peter 3:18

4. Love of Intercession

1 Timothy 2:5    Hebrews 12:24 1    Timothy 2:1-4

Ezekiel 22:30-31

Conclusion

 1Cor. 13:1-13

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4S45tQaw6s 

Christianity's 1-2 Punch Part 2 - Pastor Joshua Miller

Pastor Josh’s second part in the “1-2 Punch series

Christianity's 1-2 Punch Part 1 - Pastor Joshua Miller

Pastor Josh in the first of a two-part series.

Seeing the Face of Jesus - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

Word for “face” in Hebrew “panim” in the Greek “prosopon”.

Main Text: 2 Cor. 4:5-6

I. Light Shines Out of Darkness

Gen. 1:2-4 John 1:1-9 John 1:14

II. Revealing God’s Glory Through the Face of Jesus

2Cor. 4:6 Exodus 33:17-23 Gen. 32:31

Judges 6:22-23 2 Cor. 3:10-18

III. Sharing the Hope We Have in Jesus

2 Cor. 4:5 “doulos” 1 Cor. 6:19-20

Matt. 5:14-16 Romans 8:28 Acts 26:14-18

Conclusion:

Psalm 119:135

Walking Out of Egypt into Healing - Pastor Amy Vazquez

Exodus 15:26

• Walking in Healing
• Prayer
• Understanding

Exodus 15:22-27

God's Commission, My Mission - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

Matthew 28:19-20

Main Text: Acts 13:1-3

Acts 11:26

1. The Holy Spirit Calls (v.2)

Romans 8:28-30

2. The Local Church Sends (v.3)

A.) Recognize Matt. 9:37-38

B. ) Identify Numbers 8:10 Deut. 34:9 1Tim. 4:14

C.) Sent – Released – Support 2Cor. 9:8-12