Before David defeated Goliath with a sling, he was discredited by Saul, who said, “…for you are but a youth, and he [Goliath] has been a man of war from his youth" (‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭17‬:‭33‬). David was not supposed to be at this battle; he was bringing provisions to his...

This week Pastor Franklin challenged us to take up our shield of faith, to stand strong and firm against the wiles of the enemy, against a culture that defies God. He warned us that we are not to take our role in spiritual warfare lightly, we are not to lay...

The Word of God is powerful. His Word heals, restores, and makes us whole. In the name of Jesus, demons flee! By speaking God’s Word to the lost and dying, they are set free and live again! Faith is activated when we hear God’s Word and obey His gentle prompting....

Imagine having a home without furniture. Brushing your teeth without toothpaste. Having Thanksgiving without the themed turkey dish. The list can go on. We may think to ourselves, of course it’s common sense! These are the basics! Furniture helps make a home feel like home. We can’t have clean teeth...

The Hebrew word for "sin" carries rich and layered meanings. One of these is “pesa,” which means "to rebel." At its core, rebellion is synonymous with disobedience. The root of this word in Hebrew (S-W-R) conveys the idea of departing from the proper path. With this understanding, Psalm 119:11 takes...