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Living With A Sense of Urgency
This morning we continue our series, “Grace that is Simply Amazing” by continuing with our mini-series entitled, “Growing in Grace.”
Jul 1, 20144 min read


Changing Your Perspective of Challenges
This morning we continue our series, “Grace that is Simply Amazing” by continuing to teach on the fact that “God’s Grace is Sufficient.” Yesterday we looked at verses 9 and 10 from Paul’s second letter to the church in Corinth, but I did not really deal with verse 10. Let’s address it today.
May 21, 20144 min read


The Surrendered Life is a Simple Life
This morning we continue our series “Grace that is Simply Amazing” by continuing to teach on “Minimizing Your Humanity and Maximizing Your Divinity.” Yesterday we started a passage in John 12. We will pick up where we left off today.
Feb 14, 20144 min read


Divine Power through Human Surrender
This morning we continue our series “Grace that is Simply Amazing” by continuing to teach on “Minimizing Your Humanity and Maximizing Your Divinity.” For the last few days we looked at what Jesus said in John 5:16-20.
Feb 7, 20144 min read


Happy New Year (2014)
Happy New Year! 2013 was a great year for the Piña family and I trust it was a great year for yours. It did not come without it’s challenges, but it…
Jan 2, 20143 min read


Grace for Every Season
This morning we continue our series “Grace that is Simply Amazing.” After Paul got tired of the constant pushback he was receiving from the Jews, and He resolved to focus his efforts on the Gentiles, things started going very well for the Apostle. I told you yesterday how Paul stayed with Titius Justus, a Gentile believer who lived next door to the local synagogue. While staying with Titius Paul was able to minister to the leader of the synagogue next door. The synagogue
Sep 6, 20134 min read


A Pause for Self-Reflection
This morning we continue our series “Grace that is Simply Amazing.” We are a few weeks into this series and while I provide a few points of application in every message, this Friday morning I think it is important for us to close out the week thinking about some of the things we have learned thus far.
Oct 12, 20124 min read


Don’t Look for ways to say “No”
(Mark 5:21-43)
This morning we continue our series “Grace that is Simply Amazing.” After Jesus delivered the demon-possessed man in the land of Gad, He got back into the boat with His disciples and crossed back over the lake. He left a large crowd behind when He took off for Gad and sure enough, a large crowd awaited His return.
Oct 11, 20123 min read


A Modern spin on an Old Story – 2nd Example
(Luke 7:41-43 NLT) Then Jesus told him this story: “A man loaned money to two people—500 pieces of silver to one and 50 pieces to the other. But neither of them could repay him, so he kindly forgave them both, canceling their debts. Who do you suppose loved him more after that?” Simon answered, “I suppose the one for whom he canceled the larger debt.”
Sep 25, 20124 min read


It’s All By Grace
(1 Cor 15:9,10 NLT) For I am the least of all the apostles. In fact, I’m not even worthy to be called an apostle after the way I persecuted God’s church. But whatever I am now, it is all because God poured out his special favor on me—and not without results. For I have worked harder than any of the other apostles; yet it was not I but God who was working through me by his grace.
Sep 20, 20124 min read


You Would be Nothing Without the Grace of God
(Romans 12:3 NIV) For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.
Sep 19, 20124 min read


Blameless Before God
(Prov 28:18 NLT) The blameless will be rescued from harm, but the crooked will be suddenly destroyed.
This morning we continue our “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God” series. In this text Solomon contrasts those that make every effort to walk in integrity with those that knowingly follow crooked paths.
May 6, 20123 min read


Guilt
(Prov 28:17 GW) A person burdened with the guilt of murder will be a fugitive down to his grave. No one will help him.
This morning we continue our “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God” series. Any discussion about murder can get spirited very quickly.
May 3, 20123 min read


Godly Leaders Care
(Prov 28:16 GNB) A ruler without good sense will be a cruel tyrant. One who hates dishonesty will rule a long time.
This morning we continue our “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God” series. This verse flows in the same vein as the last
May 3, 20124 min read


The Fear of the Lord
(Prov 28:14 NLT) Blessed are those who fear to do wrong, but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble.
This morning we continue our “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God” series. In this verse Solomon goes back to a reoccurring theme in scripture: the fear of the Lord. While this may be a theme in scripture, it does not seem to be mentioned much today.
May 1, 20123 min read


What type of Leader do you want to be?
(Prov 28:12 NLT) When the godly succeed, everyone is glad. When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.
This morning we continue our “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God” series. Solomon here speaks to the reaction other people have to our success. What do you want that reaction to be? For example, this week my promotion board met and the decision was made on whether or not I will get promoted to Chief Warrant Officer Five.
Apr 27, 20123 min read


Wealth Transfer
(Prov 28:8 CEV) If you make money by charging high interest rates, you will lose it all to someone who cares for the poor.
This morning we continue our “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God” series. Solomon was an astute businessman and a head of state who ran a nation with a multi-billion dollar surplus.
Apr 23, 20123 min read


BE a Blessing
This morning we continue our “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God” series. Solomon was in a position of prominence and prosperity. He was able to BE a blessing to many. Solomon could forgive debt, pardon the guilty, and show compassion on the less fortunate. However, his observation was that the poor, who appreciated the compassion often expressed towards them, did not show always show the same level of compassion towards others when they had th
Apr 15, 20123 min read


Hearing from God
(John 10:4,5, 27) After he has gathered his own flock, he walks ahead of them, and they follow him because they know his voice.
Jan 20, 20124 min read


10 Steps to Preparedness in Prayer (Step 5)
(Psalm 139:1-4 NLT) O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.
Dec 14, 20113 min read
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