Steps of Faith - Fellowship with God - Dr. Brian Keesler

Sermon Recap

God pulled you out of the power of darkness just so He could have fellowship with you. In the third part of the sermon series, Steps of Faith, Dr. Brian Keesler takes a look at the rewards that come from having restored fellowship with God. Since the beginning of the earth, God’s plan was to walk in union with His creation. To restore this connection, God sent His son, Jesus, to bring reconciliation to man through the shedding of His blood. Now that our relationship has been restored, we can also expect Him to take care of our needs. As you watch this sermon, prepare for an increased desire to fellowship with God as you learn more about this life-giving practice.

Scripture References

• Colossians 1:9-14 (NKJV)

• 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 (NKJV)

• 1 John 1:1-7,  5:14-15 (NKJV)

The Power of Second-Tier Leadership - Rev. Ray Bensch

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It doesn’t matter if you feel like a leader, someone is always watching your walk with God. In the sermon, The Power of Second-Tier Leadership, guest minister and founder of Many Waters International Ministries, Rev. Ray Bensch, gives insight for an often overlooked segment in the body of Christ—second-tier leadership. Many people in this group fail to realize their capacity to influence and carry forward the vision of the church. Every person in the body of Christ has some type of anointing and should use their unique gift to propel the ministry forward. Rev. Bensch addresses the simultaneous working of discipline and the anointing and tells listeners to not expect promotion if they fail to steward the first task God has given them. As you watch this sermon prepare to realize more fully your impact on the vision, mission, and success of the local church.

Scripture References

• Proverbs 22:29 (NKJV)

• Luke 8:22 (NKJV)

• Exodus 24:1-2,9-15 (NKJV)

• Exodus 32:19-23 (NKJV)

• Joshua 10:17 (NKJV)

• Joshua 1:21-25 (NKJV)

• Proverbs 30:29 (NKJV)

The Gift of a Giver - Rev. Ray Bensch

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God isn’t looking to drain you of what you have, He’s looking how to fill you. In the sermon, The Gift of a Giver, guest minister and founder of Many Waters International Ministries, Rev. Ray Bensch, brings an eye-opening message of God’s plan to prosper the giver. God’s people cannot give generously if they are not blessed themselves. Instead of seeing the resources they lack, Rev. Bensch challenges listeners to look for the ways God can provide what they need. Treasure and opportunity is hidden all around us if we have eyes to see and a mind to ask for it. As you watch this sermon, prepare to change the way you look at giving once you realize God’s desire to bless you supernaturally.

Scripture References

• 1 Corinthians 10:1-4 (NKJV)

• Romans 12:6-8 (NKJV)

• 2 Samuel 23:14-16 (NKJV)

• Isaiah 45:1-3 (NKJV)

• 2 Chronicles 36:22 (NKJV)

Steps of Faith - The Reality of the New Creation - Dr. Brian Keesler

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When we become a Christian, a new birth begins. In part two of the sermon series, Steps of Faith, Dr. Brian Keesler explains the reality of becoming a new creation. The change that takes place within a person who receives salvation may not be visible to the naked eye, but a drastic change takes place in their spirit. At that very moment, the life of God comes in to displace death. To illustrate this concept clearer, Dr. Keesler shares his own testimony of how God took him from a life of anger and resentment to a life of love in Christ. As you listen to this personal testimony, find hope that you can also be transformed into a new creation as you walk with God.

Scripture References

• 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)

• Galatians 2:20 (NKJV)

• 1 John 3:14 (NKJV)

• John 17:23 (NKJV)

• Ephesians 2:8-10 (NKJV)

Steps of Faith - Our Redemption in Christ - Dr. Brian Keesler

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If you are in Christ Jesus, you are redeemed from satan’s influence. In the first part of the sermon series, Steps of Faith, Dr. Brian Keesler explains the elements that are included in our redemption from sin. Once a person receives Jesus into their life, they immediately become redeemed from the enemy—in spirit and in body. This means that satan has no more access to the believer than he does to Jesus. If the devil couldn’t bring sin, sickness, or shame upon Jesus, then he has no right to bring it upon the believer. As you watch this sermon, find freedom knowing that your redemption from the kingdom of darkness is for right now.

Scripture References

• Colossians 1:9-23 (NKJV)

• 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NKJV)

• Revelation 12:10-11 (NKJV)

• Romans 8:32 (NKJV)

God's Faith - Dr. Brian Keesler

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When you speak the Word, you can have the same confidence in its fruition as God did when He created the heavens and the Earth. In the sermon, God’s Faith, Dr. Brian Keesler delivers a message that is essential for every believer wanting to see God’s promises come to pass in their life. In the account of creation found in Genesis Chapter 1, God spoke everything that He wanted to see. And everything that He spoke was manifested exactly how He confessed it. When God commanded water to come forth, water came forth—not trees or animals. God never second-guessed that what He said would come to pass, and He never had to hope and pray that it would happen. God had complete confidence that everything He said would produce exactly what He wanted. As possessors of the very divine nature of Christ, we can also have this same kind of faith—faith that fully believes that everything we speak in accordance to the Word will come to pass. As you watch this sermon, prepare for doubt to fall away as you remember that you have God’s faith.

Scripture References

• Genesis 1 (NKJV)

• Mark 11:12-14, 20-24 (NKJV)

The Curse is Reversed - Dr. Brian Keesler

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If you are in Christ, sickness, disease, and poverty no longer have dominion over you. In the sermon, The Curse is Reversed, Dr. Brian Keesler expounds upon a truth that every believer must grasp—they are no longer under the curse. Because of Jesus’ death on the cross, the effects of the law have been overturned. This means that the negative consequences of disobedience outlined in Deuteronomy 28 are ineffective. Christians are not under the law of sin and death, they are under the law of life through Christ Jesus. The only requirement of the believer is to now walk by the Spirit. If you are lead by the Spirit, then you can boldly confess blessings instead of curses over your life. Instead of calamity coming upon your property, you can confess prosperity. Instead of disease coming upon your body, you can confess complete healing. As you watch this faith-building sermon, prepare to walk in a new level of authority as you are reminded of your position in the finished work of Jesus.

Scripture References

• Galatians 3:10-29 (NKJV)

• Deuteronomy 28:15-58 (NKJV)

• Romans 8:2 (NKJV)

• 1 John 3:8 (NKJV)

• Hebrews 13:5 (NKJV)

• Acts 10:38 (NKJV)

Dealing with Despair - Dr. Brian Keesler

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No matter what we are up against, God is faithful. In the sermon, Dealing with Despair, Dr. Brian Keesler delivers an uplifting message about what to do when we encounter disappointment, discouragement, and depression. When a believer faces a seemingly insurmountable issue one of the first actions they must take is to run and hide in God’s presence—not run and hide from the problem. Dr. Keesler reminds listeners that some of the greatest outpourings in the Body of Christ came after some of the darkest moments. The church cannot allow overwhelm to overtake its peace because it has a job to do. As long as we are here on this Earth our duty is to expand the Kingdom of God by letting His light shine through us. As you watch this sermon, find strength as you remember that you are victorious in Christ no matter what.

Scripture References

• Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV)

• 1 Samuel 30:6 (NKJV)

• Psalm 43:5 (NKJV)

Election Sermon - Dr. Brian Keesler

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The formation of government is God-ordained and even Jesus spoke out against the political systems of His time. In this election-driven sermon, Dr. Brian Keesler delivers an insightful message about the power that comes from speaking up from the pulpit. The American Revolution didn’t begin with any random historic event, it was sparked by the great awakening that took place in the church. In fact, the number one way that information and culture was created during Colonial America was through the teaching and preaching at God’s Holy Desk. America is once again on the cusp of a revolution, but it will not start until the church encounters a revival in its heart and mind. Don’t miss the opportunity to change the course of history; make your voice heard by voting in the 2020 presidential election.

Scripture Reference

• Nehemiah 4:1-15 (NKJV)

Abiding in Christ Part 2 - Pastor Dana TenBrink

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A branch cannot bear fruit apart from the vine. In the continuation of the sermon, Abiding in Christ, Pastor Dana TenBrink dives deeper into the results that come from abiding in God’s Word. Those results include answered prayer, miracles, signs, and wonders, knowledge of the promises, and others. One of the primary ways to know if a person is abiding in Christ is if they have the love of God. The fruit of the Spirit is love and all of the other fruits (joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, self-control) stem from this branch. After watching this sermon, you will be able to examine the fruit of your life to determine if you truly are abiding in Christ.

Scripture References

• John 15:1-8

• John 14:12

• 1 Corinthians 13

• Galatians 5:16-26

Abiding in Christ - Pastor Dana TenBrink

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A good disciple bears much fruit, but fruitfulness only comes from abiding in Christ. In the sermon, Abiding in Christ, Pastor Dana TenBrink brings a message to refocus the believer on the true source of life—Jesus. Many times a person will look to the Lord for their salvation, but will then turn to outside sources for everything else. Pastor Dana admonishes that we need to arrange our schedules to fit around Jesus, instead of working Jesus to fit around our schedules. If we do not stay plugged in to the vine we will not bear fruit. According to John 15:2, any branch that does not bear fruit will get cut off. Fortunately, Jesus is longsuffering toward us and lifts every unproductive branch before it is removed. After watching this sermon, prepare to flourish once you begin the practice of abiding in the presence of almighty God.

Scripture Reference

• John 15:1-8 (NKJV, TPT)

The Rest of Faith - Dr. Brian Keesler

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If you can enter in to the rest of God, you can enter in to the blessing and provision of God. In the sermon, The Rest of Faith, Dr. Brian Keesler shares how the believer can enter in to the promises of God by first entering in to the rest of God. Although God has promised this rest for every Christian, not everyone will find it. God will make good on every word He speaks, but we must continually trust and obey everything that He tells us to do. It is only by faith and patience that we will see His promises come to pass. Don’t get stuck in a wilderness of doubt and unbelief, instead relax knowing that God will work to accomplish every good work He began in you. 

Scripture Reference

• Hebrews 4:1–16 (NKJV)

Justification - God Declared You Righteous - Dr. Brian Keesler

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God doesn’t move because we’re good, He moves because He’s good. In the sermon, Justification: God Declared You Righteous, Dr. Brian Keesler delivers an enlightening message about the source of our righteousness—Jesus. Our righteousness does not come from what we do, it comes from who God says we are. Since Jesus took our penalty of sin on the cross, we can now plead not-guilty before God. As you watch this sermon, prepare to surrender your need to strive once you see yourself through the finished work of Jesus.

Scripture References

• Romans 5:1-9 (NKJV)

• Romans 4:25 (NKJV)

• Romans 3:20, 28 (NKJV)

• Galatians 2:16 (NKJV)

• Romans 8:29-30 (NKJV)

• Romans 5:1-9 (NKJV, TPT)

UNFINISHED: Becoming a Disciple - Dr. Brian Keesler

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The work of our salvation might be finished, but we still have something to do. In Part 3 of the sermon series, UNFINISHED, Dr. Brian Keesler expounds upon another responsibility of the Christian here on earth—becoming a disciple. Becoming a disciple is not something that just happens, it takes action and intentionality. Many believers place the responsibility of their education and advancement in the hands of their teacher, but their growth is completely up to them. A pastor can put out a meal, but it’s up to the individual to eat. As you watch this sermon, prepare to walk away with a better understanding of the true meaning of discipleship and an increased desire to learn.

Scripture References

• Ephesians 4:7-16 (NKJV)

• Hebrews 5:12-14 (NKJV)

• 2 Timothy 2:2 (NKJV)

UNFINISHED: The Least of These - Dr. Brian Keesler

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The work of our salvation might be finished, but we still have something to do. In the continuation of the UNFINISHED sermon series, Dr. Brian Keesler shares another work that Jesus left for his church to do on this earth—take care of the least of these. Part of our duty as members of the body of Christ is to clothe the naked, feed the hungry, and comfort the widow. But are we walking out that lifestyle? Our contribution to this command can produce great results—negatively or positively. Dr. Keesler shares a statistic that if every Christian were to tithe then world hunger cease to exist. As you watch this sermon, prepare to examine your own heart and actions to determine if you really are carrying the love of Jesus.

Scripture References

• Matthew 25:31-46 (NKJV)

• 1 John 3:16-17 (NKJV)

UNFINISHED: On Purpose - Dr. Brian Keesler

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The work of our salvation might be finished, but we still have something to do. In the introduction to the sermon series, UNFINISHED, Dr. Brian Keesler delivers a stirring message about our commission as Christians to go into all the world and preach the gospel. Numerous times Jesus commanded His disciples to go, yet many in the church today are staying still. Dr. Keesler reminds listeners that those who do not follow the Words of Jesus are described as fools in the Bible. If we truly want to say that Jesus is the foundation of our life we must follow all of His commands, not just a few. And if we truly want to love our neighbor as ourself we must share the good news with them. We cannot just sit back and bask in our salvation experience, we must share it with those around us. There is an unfinished work and Jesus has commissioned us to complete it. As you watch this sermon prepare for an increased desire to share the good news of Jesus with the lost.

Scripture References

• Matthew 7:24-29 (NKJV)

• Matthew 28:18-20 (NKJV)

• Mark 16:15-20 (NKJV)

• Luke 24:46-49 (NKJV)

• John 20:19-23 (NKJV)

• Acts 1:8 (NKJV)

Reconciled in Jesus - Dr. Brian Keesler

Empowered Women's Conference - Pastor Dana TenBrink

The Trap of Unforgiveness - Dr. Brian Keesler

Sermon Recap

Along life’s journey all Christians are bound to come across traps that have been set by the enemy. Those traps include comparison, distraction, offense, and one of the most deadly—unforgiveness. In the conclusion of the Traps sermon series, Dr. Brian Keesler delivers a crucial message about avoiding the trap of unforgiveness. Dr. Keesler likens unforgiveness to carrying around a metal bucket filled with acid. Everything might look alright from the outside, but before long the acid will eat its way to the outside of the bucket. Harboring unforgiveness might not seem like a big deal at first, but it causes a landslide of issues including hindering the blessing of God, stopping your prayers from being answered, and turning into a root of bitterness. Remaining in unforgiveness locks pain in while simultaneously locking God out. In order to stay out of this trap, we must learn to forgive just as Jesus forgave–constantly and immediately. Jesus did not wait for anyone to repent before He died on the cross and He does not continue to hold our sins against us. We too must completely release those who have hurt us, even if they never feel any remorse. After watching this sermon you’ll not only be able to decipher between Biblical repentance and human sorrow, but you will also gain a greater understanding of how to walk in true forgiveness.

Scripture References

• Matthew 6:14-15 (NKJV)

• Ephesians 4:29-31 (NKJV)

The Trap of Offense - Dr. Brian Keesler

Sermon Recap

What is holding you back? In part three of the sermon series, Traps, Dr. Brian Keesler unpacks another common snare that people get caught in—offense. Although plenty of opportunities for offense exist, they can only occur with your consent. As governors of our mind, will, and emotions, it is up to us to decide if we are going to get offended. Choosing to remain out of offense is so important because bitterness can otherwise take root. Several ways to combat offense includes studying and loving the Word of God and making a conscious decision to forgive quickly. Dr. Keesler also reminds listeners of the connectivity of the body of Christ. When one person in the body of Christ wins, we all win. If one person in the body of Christ is hurt, we all hurt. After watching this sermon, expect to walk in new freedom as you release offenses that have weighed you down for years.

Scripture References

• Luke 17:1 (NKJV)

• Hebrews 12:14–15 (NKJV)

• Romans 12:14–18 (NKJV)

• Ephesians 4:1–3 (NKJV)