PASTOR GARY SIMONS
God's style of teaching is unexpected and unique
Gary simons: We need to bring the unexpected and the unique to the classroom. ...create something unique and unexpected for them to grab their attention in order to teach a powerful truth.
Son of God... or a worm?
GARY SIMONS: Why the Prince of Peace, King of Kings, Lord of Lords was associated with a worm!
Don't put off doing God's will
Gary Simons: Our perspective of His will being done on earth needs to shift from the future to the present.
Just as the wind blows the Holy Spirit can change a person's mind
Gary Simons: Don't be too quick to give up on people. Keep sharing this good news and keep living a life worthy of the Gospel - after all you do not know when the wind will blow.
Which parenting style have you adopted?
In the absence of a father, or a positive mentor, pre-teens and teens look up to whomever shows concern for them - a drug dealer who takes them under his wing and "shows them the ropes" of supply and demand or a gang leader who gives them a rite of …
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The existence of hell and the heart of God
It is impossible to talk about heaven without bringing up the topic of hell. This is one of the most misunderstood topics of the Bible, and therefore, people can make wrong conclusions about God's heart.
SERIES: JESUS’ TEACHINGS THAT SHOCKED THE PEOPLE
Be the spiritual light that shines in the darkness
We are learning about the teachings of Jesus that surprised the people listening to Him. Because Jesus focused more on the heart of man than external actions, His teaching was fresh and liberating. Last week we noted that Jesus said we are the salt of the earth. God needs us …
Forgive and show it to those who have hurt you
This series explores teachings of Jesus that actually surprised the people who were listening to Him.
SERIES: JESUS’ TEACHINGS THAT SHOCKED THE PEOPLE/
Urgent action needed to stop falling deeper into sin
We are continuing our series on the teachings of Jesus that shocked his listeners. This week we are expanding our category to include teachings that, if taken out of context, can shock readers and result in misinterpretation.
MAKING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR LIFE / PART 3 OF 5:
Give up your own agenda and take up God's
In our new series entitled 'Making the Most Our of Your Life' we learned last week that we need to deal with our area of weakness in order for our life to count for God.
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TIME TO GROW UP SERIES ON JAMES CHAPTER 1: PART 3
Balancing material wealth with being rich in faith
The book of James in the New Testament answers the question, "How can I be mature in Christ?" It is a book filled with application on how to grow in Christ.
Demonstrate your faith by doing works for God
In the past weeks we have been studying the book of James as he teaches us how to become mature in Christ.
TIME TO GROW UP SERIES ON JAMES CHAPTER 4:
Ask with right motive to gain God's gifts
"What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? You want something but don't get it." Does this describe anyone you know?
TIME TO GROW UP SERIES ON JAMES CHAPTER 5: PART 1
Rich oppressors await God's judgement
We have been learning about the importance of being spiritually mature. Just as a newborn baby grows in time into a child, an adolescent and then a mature adult, so should a new believer experience a growth process. The book of James gives guidelines on how to live one's everyday …
WORLD IMPRESSIONS / KENYA: THE LAND OF TREMENDOUS
Misplaced help causes problems for Kenyans
Last week as we continued our series on various cultures that endure hardships and impossible situations. We looked at Kenya and the aftermath of political unrest brought about by the elections of 2008.
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