God's Gifts - Pastor Brian Keesler
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Are the gifts of God still in operation today? How do I test the validity of a move of the spirit? Pastor Brian Keesler answers these questions and others in the sermon, God’s Gifts. Pastor Brian expounds upon the three categories of gifts mentioned in the Bible: gifts of the Father, gifts of the Holy Spirit, and gifts of the Son and explains the four major belief systems centered around their operation. Learn more about the function of fivefold ministers, the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the various levels of grace given by God.
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And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. Ephesians 4:11-13
Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 1 Corinthians 12:7-10
We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. Romans 12:6-8
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Citizens of Heaven - Rev. Kent Burl
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Reverend Kent Burl challenges believers to ask themselves if they identify more as citizens of the world than they do as citizens of heaven.
Good Ground - Pastor Brian Keesler
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Is the soil of your heart good ground? In Part 3 of the sermon series, Receiving the Word, Pastor Brian Keesler shares how the condition of our heart plays a key role in our ability to receive the Word. Outlined in his message are three practices that a person can follow to always get the most out of the Word they hear. Those methods include studying the message to verify its accuracy, meditating upon the Word to extract the most “nutrition” from it, and actually putting it into practice. The Word is one of the primary things satan will try to steal from a believer. When satan tries to steal the Word we need to double-down on it, not back down from it. After listening to this sermon you will be able to: determine the condition of the soil of your heart; ensure your heart is ready to receive all you can from the Word of God; and make sure the Word always works for you.
Scripture References
Mark 4:1-9 (NKJV)
1 Thessalonians 2:13 (NKJV)
James 1:21 (NKJV)
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Stony Ground - Pastor Brian Keesler
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Are you living a life of balance? Mark 4:16-17 speaks of the Word falling on the stony ground of someone who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with gladness, but do not have any root so they can only endure for a short time. In part two of the sermon series, Receiving the Word, Pastor Brian Keesler shares that if your walk with the Lord seems to have halted it may be time to ask yourself if your Bible reading and prayer life is greater than, less than or equal to your extracurricular activities.
Avoiding Offense - Reverend Sam Wells
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Encountering offense is unavoidable, but remaining in its grip is. In the sermon, Avoiding Offense, Reverend Sam Wells reminds believers that even if they are not offended right now, they can expect to be in the future. Offenses will come, but Reverend Sam reminds the church that it possesses two choices.: 1) they can either let the offense go, or 2) they can let the offense take root in their heart. Choosing to let go of the offense will allow that person to remain unhindered in their walk with the Lord, but choosing to hold on to the offense will result in the hurt taking root in their life. The fruit of remaining offended includes betrayal, bitterness, unbelief, unforgiveness, and other toxic behaviors. In addition, choosing to remain offended can even block your calling and ministry. Don’t let offense weigh you down—throw off every burden and run your race with endurance.
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But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire. Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:22-24 (NKJV)
Cares of the World - Pastor Brian Keesler
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If we're not careful, the cares of the world can choke out the fruitfulness of the Word. In this sermon, Pastor Brian Keesler teaches from Mark 4 and shares how to choke out the cares of the world with the Word.
The Gospel Part 4: Effective Soul Winning - Pastor Brian Keesler
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How many times have you shared your faith with someone without seeing the fruit of salvation at the end of the conversation? In this powerful sermon Pastor Brian Keesler shares three keys to winning souls by successfully sharing your faith.
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The Gospel Part 3: What is the Gospel - Pastor Brian Keesler
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As Christians the Gospel is our only message. Sadly, many Christians have a hard time describing what the Gospel actually is. In this powerful message Pastor Brian Keesler helps make the Gospel easy to understand and easy to communicate.
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Walking in Obedience - Pastor Dana TenBrink
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If you try to walk in authority without obedience you will not have the victory. In this message, New Creation Church's Associate Pastor, Dana TenBrink, teaches us that our authority comes with obedience and our obedience comes with authority.
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The Gospel Part 2: Removing the Veil - Pastor Brian Keesler
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Many times when sharing our faith we become discouraged due to the lack of immediate fruit that we see. In this powerful message Pastor Brian Keesler explains how we can stay encouraged and continue to share our faith understanding that satan has blinded the eyes of the lost so they cannot see the light of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Gospel Part 1: Preach the Gospel - Pastor Brian Keesler
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The great commission is not just a good suggestion. In this message, Pastor Brian Keesler teaches that the moment you become a Christian is the moment you enter into ministry. As believers, we do not have a choice whether or not we get to proclaim the gospel of Jesus. It is our duty. You might not feel like a preacher, but according to Mark 16:15 you are called to evangelize.
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Tongues Part 2 - Pastor Brian Keesler
Continuing his sermon series on tongues, Pastor Brian Keesler continues to explain and expound upon this often misunderstood gift of the Holy Spirit.
The Adult Table - Pastor Brian Keesler
In honor of the 2020 high school graduates at New Creation Church, Pastor Brian Keesler delivered a sermon about the responsibility upon graduation.
Tongues Part 1 - Pastor Brian Keesler
The gift of tongues is often one of the most misunderstood gifts of the Holy Spirit. In this sermon, Pastor Brian Keesler explains the role of this gift and how it should function within the church.
Excellence in Ministry Part 2 - Pastor Brian Keesler
In Part 2 of the sermon series, Excellence in Ministry, Pastor Brian Keesler continues to share how we can walk worthy of our calling by becoming better servants.
Excellence in Ministry Part 1 - Pastor Brian Keesler
In Part 1 of the sermon series, Excellence in Ministry, Pastor Brian Keesler shares how we can walk worthy of our calling by becoming better servants.
Cause and Effect - Pastor Brian Keesler
Every decision we make comes with a risk or a reward. In the sermon, Cause and Effect, Pastor Brian Keesler of New Creation Church explains how the decisions we make every day can bring blessings or curses into our life. If we honor God, there is a blessing. If we go against God's will, there are risks. We all have a choice to make—serve God or obey man. Which will you choose?
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Light of the World - Pastor Dana TenBrink
Pastor Dana teaches that we are the light of the world. Are we acting like it?
Freedom from Fear - Pastor Dana TenBrink
Fear can easily rob you of your freedom. In this teaching Pastor Dana TenBrink encouraged the body of Christ to stay out of the traps of fear by allowing the Spirit of the Lord to bring freedom.
Don't Move Ancient Landmarks - Pastor Brian Keesler
In the sermon, Don't Move Ancient Landmarks, Pastor Brian Keesler of New Creation Church of Owosso explains Biblically why we should leave long-standing boundaries in place.