Category: Teaching

In the gospel of Matthew, Jesus declares his intention to build his church upon a rock, and he gives Simon Peter the descriptor of a “rock,” indicating his role as a foundation stone, or apostle in His church. Peter serves as an apostle with jurisdiction, responsible for establishing and connecting the body of Christ across […]

Introduction:  What is the place of the prophetic in your life? Is the place of the prophet to expose you, excoriate you and tell you what a rascal you are? You don’t need a prophet to tell you that. You know that already. What is the ministry of valid prophetic ministry to be characterized by? […]

Introduction: I Just Want to be the Ass that the Lord Rides in On! In today’s fast-paced world, where self-expression often reigns supreme, it is crucial to occasionally exercise introspection and examine the deeper aspects of our values. Amidst a society consumed by self-interest and personal achievements, it becomes increasingly essential to explore the significance […]

The prophetic gifts and the office of the prophet are prominent themes in Christian tradition. Many Christians today limit their understanding of prophecy to what they see on the surface, but it is more than that. The prophetic is a tool that God has given us to help us prosper. In 2 Chronicles 20:20, it […]

In Ezekiel chapter 1, we witness with the prophet the unspeakable vision of transcendent glory revealed to the prophet by the river Chebar. As we consider the elements of this vision, we understand that because it represents the glory of God, it is a descriptor of who God is on the inside of us by […]

God Will Make Your Way Prosperous Joshua 1:8  This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good […]

“The raw power of God in your life is legitimized by your obedience and scandalized by your unsanctified ambition.” As Christians, we are all seeking a deeper relationship with God. We want to experience the power of God in our lives and know that we are living in accordance with His divine plan. But what […]

Jesus lived an extraordinary life, and the secret to his success was simple but profound: he did what he saw the Father do and made his decisions as he heard the Father speak. These principles, outlined in John 5:19 and 5:30, are the essence of how a son of God is meant to live. Living […]

In life, the true strength and magnitude of God’s power is determined by how willing we are to obey his commands. Conversely, if our ambitions are not in line with God’s will, the incredible power he has bestowed upon us can become a source of scandal and corruption. In many ways, the relationship between God […]