Recorded 11/10/2024 Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message on the importance of finding those people of peace in our lives. A person of peace can be identified as the following, "Often the person of peace will have friends and relatives who are open to gospel witness and are welcoming to followers of Jesus. Finding them is but one ‘tool of the trade’ that assists us in locating those in whom God may be." The “person of peace” is the person who opens the way for the gospel to enter one’s social group or even their village. Who is that person in your life, on your job, in the neighbor.
Pastor Larry brings a message from the sermon series through the book of Acts. The Apostle Paul is onboard and Egyptian grain ship enroute to Rome. The screw is facing a typhonic type of storm, and if they do not lighted the load, they will no doubt shipwreck. There are some glaring applications streaming for these passages. There are things we must throw overboard in our walk with the Lord to keep us from a Spiritual Shipwreck, particularly for the church. Things to toss overboard: The chief factor is compromise, Backbiting, gossip, and slander and even entertaining such things, Constant relentless complaining, Entitlement, Unrealistic expectations for leaders, People pleasing, The church trying to look like the world, and The lack of discipleship and disciple making. Things to Bring Aboard: 1. Bible reading- Getting in Word will Point us to A Spiritual True North. 2. Meditation -Prayer, it helps us get our mind, heart, and motives in a correct place lined up with the Lord’s will. 3. Worship- Giving Glory to God by praying, singing, and adoring Christ. 4. Giving away money- Being generous in our giving of money, time, and talents 5. Solitude- Spending time alone with God. 6. Fellowship- With God and One another 7. Evangelism- Sharing the gospel with others who are lost. 8. Serving- This implies serving the Kingdom of God by all of the above.
Recorded 10/27/2024: Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Acts 27:1-12 on the importance of being attentive to warnings ahead. The apostle Paul is on a ship heading towards Rome, and stormy seas lie ahead. The question asked during this sermon is, "what happens when we ignore sound doctrine or truth?"
Recorded 10/20/2024 Pastor preaches on the importance of sharing the gospel and seizing every moment.
Pastor Larry brings a message from Acts 26:1-11 as Paul is standing before King Agrippa II. He is stating his case and pointing back to his past, and ultimately his pedigree is not on his past but in Christ.
Recorded 10/06/2024 Pastor Larry G. Stephens continues this series through the book of Acts. The Apostle Paul is on trial and standing before King Agrippa the II. Why is Paul on trial? The gospel, and the centerpiece for Paul's trial is found in Acts 25:19 which reads, "Rather they had certain points of dispute with him about their own religion and about a certain Jesus, who was dead, but whom Paul asserted to be alive. "
Recorded September 29th, 2024: Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message on the importance of standing true in Christ and avoiding the flavor of hypocrisy. Do not give the enemy any ammunition to use against you. Stand in Christ and pursue Him even when you are in the crosshairs of the enemy.
Recorded September 15th 2024: Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Acts 24:22-27 as Paul is imprisoned. Felix and his wife Drusilla come and listen to Paul elaborate of righteousness, self-control, and coming judgment. Pastor Larry brings out: When the Gospel Is Preached... I…. People are Confronted With “The Way:” II…. People are Confronted with Righteousness, Self-control, and the Coming Judgment:
Recorded September-08-2024 Pastor Larry brings a message from Acts 24:1-11 entitled "Who's Standing for You?" Paul is standing before Felix the Govenor and the Jewish high priest Ananias. In Tertullus the hired lawyer we see self-righteousness and condemnation, but in Christ we have true freedom and justice. I. Left to Our Own Counsel, We Are Already Condemned: II. The Truth Will Set You Free:
Recorded 09-01-2024: Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Acts 23:23-35 on the importance of finding favor in a hostile world. What about the life of the apostle Paul would cause the tribune Claudias to send close to 500 soldiers to escort him to the Governer Felix. The life Paul lived was one that inspires people to stand try in Christ. Finding respect among enemies of the gospel also might give an avenue to share the good news with others.
Recorded September 25th, 2024 Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from the book of Acts, chapter 23, on the importance of God given, and God sent intersession. Even though we have earthly intercession from others in the body of Christ, the ultimate intercession is seen through the work of Christ Jesus.
Recorded 08/18/2024 Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Acts chapter 23 verses 1-11 as Paul stands before the High Priest Ananias, and the Sadducees and Pharisees. Pastor Larry challenges the church to know their true identity in Christ Jesus.
Recorded 8-11-2024 Pastor Larry G. Stephens continues the sermon series through the book of Acts. In today's message, the apostle Paul is before the tribune and facing a flogging. The passages demonstrate the importance of knowing your surroundings and utilizing your context for the ultimate cause of the gospel Special Music, "Grace" from CityAlight, CCLI Song # 7073330 © 2016 Getty Music Publishing Jonny Robinson Music Little Life Lines Music Rich Thompson Music
Recorded 08/04/2024 Pastor Larry challenges the body to share their faith and what the Lord is doing in their loves. The message is from Acts 22:1-22 as Paul stands before his people and shares what happened to him on the road to Damascus. Then the Students of Piney Grove share their experiences from the week at Mfuge Camp. Listen, download the episode, and be encouraged. Main Sermon is at .27 Minutes MFuge report starts at 17:35
Recorded on 7/28/2024 Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Acts 21:27-40 of a Gospel Disturbance. The Apostle Paul has made it back to Jerusalem and is arrested for causing a "disturbance." We are challenged to press on with the gospel even when it may cause an uproar. We are challenged to stay true and persevere.
This is a continuation of our essential doctrines series. This recording deals with evolution versus creation, and looks at the doctrine of God creating out of nothing.
Recorded on July 21st, 2024 Pastor Larry G. Stephens expounds from Acts 21:17-26 on the importance of "Rehearsing the Good Gosepl." We rehearse the good news to bring Glory to God and to "be all things to all men so that some may be saved." This exciting message listens in on Paul "rehearsing" all the Lord has done through the Acts of the Apostles, and then demonstrates the lengths one should go to make Christ known.
Recorded on Wednesday Night Mid-week Bible Study This episode deals with the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, The Transcendence and Imminence of God.
Recorded Sunday, 07-14-2024 Pastor Larry Stephens delivers a message on seeking the will of God. How will God use you, even in light of persecution and hardships? In what ways might you serve Jesus today? This message was preached during the morning of the 2024 Church Ministry Expo.
Recorded July 7th, 2024 Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Acts 20: 17-38 on serving the Lord with humility and integrity. The reader/worshipper is instructed to take notes and mark a "H" for "Humility "and an "I" for "Integrity." Pastor Larry also elaborates on one of the most toxic elements of theology that exists and threatens the church today. Listen and find out what it is.