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✝️ Lean on God

✝️ Lean on God Leaning on God does not mean ignoring our feelings or pretending problems do not exist. It means bringing every emotion, thought, and burden under His authority. As we pause, pray, repent, and obey His Word, God renews our minds and changes our character. That inward transformation eventually changes how we speak, respond, and live. The central challenge of this study is simple: when emotions attempt to take control, turn back to God. Trust His direction, surrender what you cannot carry, and take the next small step of obedience—even when your feelings resist. Leaning on God transforms our character, speech, choices, and attitudes. When emotions begin ruling our responses: Turn back to God. Pause and pray. Ask forgiveness for stubborn or sinful reactions. Choose God’s Word before responding. Take the next humble step of obedience. Psalm 42:5 — Return to Hope Be honest with God about troubling emotions. Do not allow those emotions to become your guide. Speak God’s truth t...
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🗣️ Whatch Your Mouth

🗣️ Watch Your Mouth Primary Scripture: James 3:5–18 Central message: Words reveal the heart, influence relationships, and shape the direction of a person’s life. Believers must surrender their speech to God and become sources of life, wisdom, righteousness, and peace. The Power and Danger of the Tongue The tongue is small but powerful. James compares the tongue to a small fire capable of setting an entire forest ablaze. A few careless words can cause enormous damage to families, friendships, churches, and reputations. The tongue can defile the whole person. Scripture describes it as a “world of iniquity.” Corrupt speech does not remain isolated; it affects a person’s attitudes, actions, relationships, and spiritual life. Human effort alone cannot tame the tongue. James calls the tongue an unruly evil filled with deadly poison. Lasting control requires the work of the Holy Spirit and genuine transformation of the heart. Blessing and cursing should not come from the same mouth. Believ...
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🗣️ Healthy and Effective Communication - Pastor Angela Burns

🗣️Healthy and Effective Communication  🕞 Started at 7:22 PM on July 15, 2026 — Duration: 53 minutes with Pastor Angela Burns The Power of the Tongue According to James Chapter 3 In James chapter 3, the tongue is portrayed as having immense power despite being a small part of the body. Fire is used as a central metaphor, illustrating how the tongue can damage and destroy, just as a small spark can become a raging blaze. Reckless speech is defined as speech that is inconsiderate of other people’s feelings and indifferent to the consequences. James further characterizes the tongue as unruly, evil, and like a deadly poison capable of corrupting the whole world. Words spoken over one’s own life can become self-fulfilling prophecies, making it critical to be careful about what is said during times of tribulation and trial. Because the tongue is the instrument of verbal communication, it can affect others positively or negatively. That choice rests with the speaker. James concludes that...
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🗣️The Power and Influence of Words in Daily Life

  🗣️The Power and Influence of Words in Daily Life Speaker: Pastor Jose Date: July 12, 2026 Duration: 50 minutes The Power and Influence of Words Life and death are in the power of the tongue. Proverbs 18:21 teaches that words carry the power of life and death. The King James Version emphasizes that people will “eat the fruit” of what they speak. Words are not empty sounds; they can produce consequences in a person’s life, relationships, and future. People speak thousands of words every day. Research suggests that the average person speaks between 12,000 and 16,000 words per day. A significant portion of daily speech may consist of complaints, criticism, and dissatisfaction. Approximately 40 percent of a person’s daily speech may be negative. This could amount to roughly 4,800 negative words spoken each day. Speech reflects what is taking place in the mind. Studies suggest that people may experience approximately 60,000 thoughts each day. An estimated 70 to 80 percent of those ...
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🔥Sunday Service, July 5, 2026

  🔥Sunday Service, July 5, 2026 This message is based on Matthew 8:5–13 , where the Roman centurion asks Jesus to heal his paralyzed servant. The central theme is: “Only speak the word, and my servant will be healed.” Pastor Jose uses this passage to teach about authority, faith, obedience, identity, and the power of words. The Centurion Understood Authority The centurion was a man with military authority, but he also understood that Jesus carried a higher spiritual authority. He knew Jesus did not need to physically enter his house to heal his servant. A spoken word from Jesus was enough. The sermon emphasizes that true authority comes from being under authority . A believer cannot walk in God’s power while ignoring God’s commands, principles, and order. Faith Requires Humility and Surrender The centurion said he was not worthy for Jesus to come under his roof. This showed humility, honesty, and spiritual awareness. He did not pretend everything was in order. He simply trusted t...
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✝️ Deny Yourself, Take Up Your Cross: Following Jesus Without Turning Back

✝️ Deny Yourself, Take Up Your Cross: Following Jesus Without Turning Back Deny Yourself and Take Up Your Cross Pastor Melly taught that Jesus' command to deny yourself and take up your cross is one of the most quoted, yet most misunderstood, teachings in Scripture. The message emphasized that following Christ is not about enduring life's hardships alone. It is about willingly surrendering ourselves to God's will every day. Burdens Are Not the Cross Many Christians mistakenly believe that their cross is their illness, financial struggle, difficult marriage, or personal hardship. Pastor Melly explained that these are burdens, not the cross Jesus described. A burden is something that happens to us. God gives grace to help us carry those burdens. A cross, however, is something we willingly choose because of our commitment to Jesus Christ. Carrying the cross is an intentional act of obedience and discipleship. This misunderstanding often develops because believers repeat famili...
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🛐 The Power of the Tongue

🛐  The Power of the Tongue Notes 📅 Date 28 Jun, 2026 📌 Main Topic: Power of Tongue Session Overview Learning Objectives This service aimed to teach believers about the spiritual power of words and the tongue, drawing from Proverbs 15:1–14 and related scriptures. The service emphasized that words carry spiritual weight, shape reality, reveal character, and that believers must align their speech with the Word of God to experience transformation and blessing. By the end of this service, learners should be able to: Understand that words are spirits and carry the power of life and death Recognize that their speech reflects their inner character and true motives Apply the practice of speaking life over their families, homes, cities, and circumstances Understand that God sees all actions and words, and that believers will give account for every careless word Distinguish between obedience to God and mere sacrifice Avoid cursing what God has given them and instead bless it Core...
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💖 Father's Day Message with Sister Alex

💖 Father's Day Message   Date: June 21, 2026 Speaker: Sister Alex Jesus Is the Way to the Father Bible Verse John 14:6 – "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.'" Main Points Jesus is the only way to the Father The sermon began by emphasizing that Jesus is not merely one option among many paths to God. He is the only way to the Father. Every father who desires to lead his family according to God's will must first come to God through Jesus Christ. The foundation of godly fatherhood begins with salvation and a personal relationship with Christ. Fathers need God in order to lead well Many fathers attempt to carry the burdens of life, marriage, and parenting on their own. Sister Alex stressed that fathers were never designed to do life independently from God. Fathers need God's wisdom, strength, direction, and guidance. A father who relies only on himself will eventually become exhausted, bu...
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Who are you? (Recording 🔉 & Notes ✏️)

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Click Here for Audio Introduction: Who Are You? The question of identity How culture attempts to define people How Christ defines believers Finding freedom, purpose, confidence, and peace through Christ Illustrations of True Identity The dusty mirror and clear reflection The compass and true north The eagle raised among chickens The gold coin covered in mud The Search for Identity Why people search for meaning and purpose The limitations of worldly identities Finding lasting peace in Christ Challenging Questions for Self-Examination Living as a Christian beyond Sunday worship Obedience versus excuses Surrendering fully to God Identifying spiritual obstacles and weeds in life A New Creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17) Old life versus new life Christ’s transforming power Embracing a new identity Chosen by God (1 Peter 2:9) A chosen generation A royal priesthood and holy nation Reflecting God’s character and light Fearfully and Wonderfully Made (Psalm 139:14) God’s intentional design P...
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Recording 🎥➕ Notes ✏️➕Closing Prayer 🙏 - Series End: Persevering in the End Times

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Click above or this link for audio  https://youtu.be/IpTuIRcF7iw   Opening Scripture Matthew 24:3–14 is the foundation scripture. Jesus warns about deception, wars, famines, earthquakes, persecution, betrayal, false prophets, and lawlessness. The key promise: those who endure to the end will be saved. Prophecy and Current Events Current world events reflect the signs Jesus described. Examples include wars, hunger crises, earthquakes, persecution, social division, and false teaching. These signs confirm the need for spiritual readiness. Spiritual Readiness Endurance means staying faithful to Jesus daily. Believers should not live in fear or panic. Jesus calls His people to be ready, holy, loving, and hopeful. Background of Matthew 24 Jesus spoke these words shortly before the cross. The disciples were troubled by His prophecy about the temple’s destruction. Jesus warned first against deception because fear can make people vulnerable. Enduring Through Christ’s Strength Believers...
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Men's Meeting on June 11, 2026 - Guarded Biblical Manhood

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Core Message Be honest with God about what is hurting you. Stop making excuses for sin. Guard your mind before temptation grows. Let trusted men hold you accountable. Sin grows stronger when it stays hidden. Scripture Focus Renew and guard your mind with Scripture. Stay alert, stand strong, and walk by the Spirit. Confess honestly, seek accountability, and focus on Christ. Reflection What sin am I protecting? Am I guarding my mind, or allowing temptation to enter? Who can lovingly confront me when I begin to drift? Am I making excuses or getting honest with God? Key Truths You cannot think like the world and live strong for God. One small thought can become a big trap. A man falls slowly when he stops watching. What you keep watching will start shaping you. You cannot feed temptation and expect freedom. An open door makes temptation easier to enter. Sin gets stronger when it stays hidden. A focused man is harder for the devil to pull off course. Closing Charge Stop hiding sin. Guard yo...
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🛐Are You Ignoring God’s Warning?

🛐Are You Ignoring God’s Warning? Here's the Idea God’s Word must be taken personally, not treated as if it is only for someone else. Ignoring God’s warning can cause a person to miss rescue. Comfort, busyness, pride, and delay can make the heart slow to repent. A person can miss God’s rescue by ignoring one clear warning from Scripture or the Holy Spirit. Spiritual Readiness — Matthew 24:42 Jesus said to watch because no one knows when He is coming. Believers should not live carelessly as if they have unlimited time. Christ will surely return, so the heart must remain awake and alert. The proper response is to live ready, humble, obedient, and spiritually watchful. Wrong Voices — 2 Peter 3:3–4 Scripture warns that scoffers will mock the promise of Christ’s return. Laughing at truth does not make truth false. Wrong voices can weaken faith and make sin easier to excuse. Believers must reject voices that pull them away from surrender and obedience. Spiritual Sleep — 1 Thessalonians 5...
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🔥🔥🔥 Standing in the Last Days: Persevering Through End-Time Tribulation by Putting on the Whole Armor of God

🔥🔥🔥 Standing in the Last Days: Persevering Through End-Time Tribulation by Putting on the Whole Armor of God Opening Emphasis: The Seriousness of the End Times Pastor Burns begins by stressing that believers must understand the times and seasons. He references 1 Thessalonians 5 as the foundation for teaching about the return of the Lord. He explains that Paul was writing to believers who were concerned about loved ones who had died before Christ’s return. The teaching emphasizes that the return of the Lord must be taken seriously because believers do not want to miss it. Understanding Tribulation and the Wrath of God Pastor Burns distinguishes between general tribulation and the final seven-year tribulation. He teaches that believers have always experienced tribulation through suffering, persecution, attacks on the body, attacks on the mind, and family struggles. He explains that the final tribulation is different because it is the wrath of God and involves the rise of the Antichri...
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