Vessels of Honor for Christ

In Courteney Bence’s sermon, she highlighted that a blessing or calling often precedes a season of breaking. We may resist this breaking before the multiplication occurs. Romans 9:19-24 speaks of vessels for honor and dishonor, with wineskins being another term for vessels. When we surrender to Christ, we become vessels...

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Secure in His Hand

Today’s scripture reveals the mighty hand of the Lord and His desire for us to become who He created us to be. The Lord spoke to Jeremiah and instructed him to observe the potter so He could speak through the experience. Jeremiah obeyed and saw the potter crush the jar...

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When God Takes Notice

An important lesson from Sunday’s sermon, preached by Courteney Bence, is that Jesus blessed the loaves and fishes before there was ever a multiplication. He blessed them so that there would be a multiplication. It doesn’t matter what life looks like now. God’s plans are etched before the beginning of...

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Nonconformist

The definition of a 'nonconformist' is someone who refuses to follow the culture of the day, the accepted customs and attitudes of a 'majority,' and instead remains true to their own beliefs and values. Jesus calls us out of this world by having our minds transformed, replacing worldly perspectives with...

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Heavy Yokes Are Not of Jesus

Heavy yokes are usually of our own making or externally applied by forces other than Jesus. Sin. Guilt. Blame. Perfectionism. Poor self-image. Depression. Doubt. But if we obey Scripture to “Consider it pure joy … whenever you face trials of many kinds” (James 1:2) and we bring our burdens to...

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