Today’s message from God’s Word will challenge the common Western Christian tendency to view Acts 2 as the required pattern for every movement of the Holy Spirit. Drawing on passages from Acts, John, and the Old Testament, it will show that the dramatic events of Pentecost—tongues of fire, miraculous languages, and mass conversions, describe a…
Today’s message reflects on the 115 years of the Church of God of Exeter, while calling believers to continue faithfully carrying out the mission of Christ into future generations. Centered on Hebrews 12:1–2, the message reminds the church that the Christian life is not a one-time decision but an ongoing race of faith that requires…
As we continue our Lenten journey this year through the Penitential Psalms. Today, we continue to explore the theme of grace in the wilderness, in that there is grace for our sins. Understanding it is in the “eremos” where God exposes sin and leads His people back to Him through repentance. Looking at the meaning…
Vision Sunday invites the church to seek clarity about who we are, where we are going, what we are doing, and why. Rooted in Hebrews 12:1–3, the message proclaims that the ultimate vision of the Church is Jesus, obsessively, undeniably, and dangerously Jesus. As God’s people, we are called to fix our eyes on Christ,…
Ever wonder why Jesus frequently retreated to pray before His most powerful ministry moments? Our message today unveils how Jesus’ pattern of retreating before movement holds the key to authentic evangelism. Through vivid examples, from military planning to football huddles, we see how Jesus consistently sought the Father’s presence before every major move. This isn’t…
Have you ever felt paralyzed by the fear of failing God’s call on your life? Through a powerful testimony of God’s faithfulness in answered prayer, Pastor Brandon vulnerably shares his own struggles with fear and pride. Drawing from Scripture’s heroes, such as Abraham and Moses, he reveals how the fear of failure often masks a…
Ever feel like your busy life is stealing something precious? In this message, we will explore how busyness isn’t just a modern inconvenience that distracts us from a true Spiritual life in Christ. It is a self-made spiritual barrier that can be as damaging as sin itself. Drawing on Corrie ten Boom’s wisdom that “if…
What if your greatest weakness could become God’s greatest opportunity? In this message, Pastor challenges us to move beyond the paralyzing fears of inadequacy and inability that often prevent us from living God’s mission. Through compelling examples of Moses, Isaiah, and Paul, he reveals how God consistently uses imperfect people to accomplish His perfect purposes….
Have you ever felt like giving up on God’s mission for your life? In this message, Pastor explores the challenge of perseverance through the missional barriers of life’s difficulties and the discouragement they bring. Drawing from his recent experiences in Honduras and our 20 years of church partnership. Through Paul’s wisdom in Galatians 6:9, he…
Have you ever stood at the edge of despair, questioning, “Is this really how life was meant to be?” Today, we will delve deeper into our collective yearning for something more profound amid the struggles of life, and how God has called us to a greater mission and purpose than we could ever imagine reminding…