1. Christmas Reminds Me That I’m Called By God: Pastor Kendall emphasized the idea that Christmas serves as a reminder of a divine calling. Drawing inspiration from the biblical account of Mary, who received a calling to be the mother of Jesus, the message centers on recognizing and embracing one's own calling or purpose in life. Mary's obedience and acceptance of her calling become a model for individuals to reflect on their own roles in the grander scheme of life.

2. Christmas Reminds Me That Nothing Is Impossible: The second point focuses on the theme of possibilities during the Christmas season. By referring to Mary's miraculous conception and the birth of Jesus, Pastor Kendall highlighted the message that nothing is impossible with God. This point encourages believers to approach challenges with faith and hope, understanding that the Christmas story symbolizes the overcoming of seemingly insurmountable odds. It serves as an inspiration for individuals to trust in the divine and believe in the potential for positive change and transformation in their lives.

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Explore the nuances of love's expression and the roles within marriage (Ephesians 5:33, Genesis 3:9-12, 16-19, 2:24-25). Uncover the profound purpose of intimacy (Genesis 4:1), revealing the beautiful connection between man and woman. Don't miss this enlightening sermon that deepens our understanding of God's design for relationships and our unique identities.

Pastor Kendall uses Scripture to support his arguments, and he shares personal stories from his own marriage. He also offers practical advice for married couples.

If you are married, or if you are thinking about getting married, this sermon is for you. It will help you to understand the mystery of marriage and to live a more fulfilling marriage.

He discusses five key aspects of the Holy Spirit's role in our lives. Firstly, the Holy Spirit empowers us, as mentioned in Acts 1:8, enabling us to be effective witnesses for Christ. Secondly, the Holy Spirit equips us with the weapon of God's Word, empowering us to combat adversity. Pastor Kendall also emphasizes the Holy Spirit's role in fostering unity in difficult situations, leading us from struggles to victories, and serving as a communicator through Spirit language.

Join Pastor Kendall Bridges as he explores these transformative ways the Holy Spirit helps believers overcome obstacles and experience the abundant life God has for them. This video is a must-watch for those seeking to understand and unleash the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives.

God loves who we are, but He does not want to leave us like we are. He was wants us to leave changed. He wants us to leave different. He wants us to leave TRANSFORMED. And so, listen as Pastor Kendall Bridges shares this amazing message about how God is for your transformation!

Some people like to live in the past and remain there because they feel uncomfortable to see what the future might behold! Know that God is your biggest fan. May Pastor Kendall Bridges' share this message about why God is for your future!

Ecclesiastes 6:7 (NIV) - "Everyone's toil is for their mouth, yet their appetite is never satisfied."

Listen as Pastor Kendall Bridges uses three things that we learn from the Christmas Story to know how we can acclimate to God’s plan.

Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV) – “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Those we look up to, or even those we admire, are the kinds of people we want to become or act similarly to. And when we choose to spend a day with our favorite celebrity, we expect to get something out of it. Something that would make us appear more like them. But what would a day with Jesus look like for you? Would you want to take out something from the conversation and try to emulate it? If so, how would you change in order to become more like Jesus?

And so, what is God’s Dream for Christmas? If Christmas is tough to deal with, then what should we do to counteract the struggles of this holiday season? Why is it so important to take the time to acknowledge Jesus and his hardships?

II Corinthians 5:18 (NKJV) – ‘Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation…’

Judges 6:23-24 (NKJV) – Then the Lord said to him, “Peace be with you; do not fear, you shall not die.” So Gideon built an alter there to the Lord, and called it The-Lord-Is-Peace. To this day it is still in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.

We must influence with peace. So, listen to Pastor Kendall Bridges as he shares three actions you can take so that you can become more aware of the fact that you have the indispensability to influence with peace.

As Pastor Kendall Bridges shares the word during this holiday season, listen, and pay attention to how you can be an influencer with grace.

We need to stop trying to look within ourselves and instead look to Jesus. Look up to the one who calls you, His Masterpiece. Let Him be the influence of your life.

On this Wednesday night, Pastor Kendall Bridges has given a message about how to maintain the freedom that you have possession of, because the enemy will constantly try to take it away. Listen as he lists 10 keys to stay free.

One of the first keys to putting fear under your feet is to know that fear is not just a negative emotion. Fear is a spirit. Meaning it is a living personality that is seeking residence in your life.

Let Pastor Kendall Bridges bring a message this morning on how to overcome the mistake of falling for fear. May he help and guide you to figure out how to put fear under your feet.

When it comes to prayer, a lot of people give up when they don’t see the answer. When it comes to prayer, a lot of people quit because they get discouraged. Some people also just believe that God is going to do what God is going to do, so why bother praying? Other people might use prayer as a last resort once they have exhausted every other resource in their possession.

Luke 18:1 (NIV) – Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up

Let Pastor Kendall Bridges share this message with you about why we ought to pray. Let him tell you the main reason why prayer is needed and why it is required. Let him answer the question, why pray?

Psalm 23:1-6 (NKJV) – The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For you are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Pastor Kendall Bridges has a message this Wednesday night about how to be calm and has shared three key points to finding the “calm”.

Hebrews 5:12-14 (NIV) – In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.

But what if there was a way find freedom? Well, Pastor Kendall Bridges has a few points for helping people find freedom. Just pay close attention and you’ll see how Jesus can help you get unstuck.

Jesus shows us the importance of the heart, and on this Wednesday night, Pastor Kyle Embry wants to prove that. Let him show you how the heart can diligently make effort to please the Lord our God, and the importance of having a heart for holiness.

Pastor Kyle Embry has brought on an amazing word this morning about the importance of churching growing and how to do it. As he begins the talk about the great debate, listen closely so that you can know how to grow a church.

With this statement having been spoken, Pastor Kendall Bridges has a message about why followers of Jesus Christ should have a cry deep for Him within our soul every day. And although we are already followers of Christ, we should still be desperate for more.

Psalm 63:1 (NIV) – “You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parches land where there is no water.”

We love superheroes, but we seem to worship superstars rather than real heroes. That being the fact that we are more interested in recognition, seeking success, speaking the narrative, etc. Nonetheless, as we walk through this amazing story within the Bible, pay attention to properly understand the differences between what it means to be a superstar and what it means to be a (real) hero.

…but, the right choices will put you in position to experiences God’s presence.

On this Sunday morning, Pastor Kendall Bridges has word on how to make the right choices. And so, pay attention as he lists five different properties that you will experience when you make the right choices.

According to the Census Bureau, 18.4 million children, that is, 1 in 4, live without a biological, step, or adoptive father in the home.

Furthermore, we need to get back into understanding this place that God wants to be in our lives. He is the position of ‘Father’ to us. He is the good, good Father.

Isaiah 64:8 (ESV) – “But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.”

2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (NIV) – “For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”

But how do we make our thoughts obedient to Christ? How can we win the battle in the mind and get rid of this stinkin’ thinkin’? Well, Pastor Kendall Bridges has given an excellent message to combat our negativity, and here’s how to do it…

Psalm 84:4 (ESV) – “Blessed are those who dwell in [His] house…”

Dwelling and being consistent in the house of the Lord is important for learning and growing. Many of us like to change with the current times; we ‘hop’ from one source to another rather than be consistent. We must develop a healthier backbone. Thus, Pastor Kyle Embry presents a message that will explain consistency, honor, and other elements to help develop a backbone to bravery.

Our days are filled with so much wanting. But if we stayed up at night and prayed for one more soul, may we find that lost soul. And so, in this message, let Pastor Kendall Bridges share a few reasons for why we should care about the souls of the lost.

Matthew 16:26 (NIV) – “What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?”

Romans 7:18 (NIV) – “For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.”

Surely, we all have felt this way at some time or another, nevertheless…

Romans 7:25 (NIV) – “Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!...”

And so, let Pastor Kendall Bridges bring this word to show you what we ought to do in Jesus’ name, because the consequences of negative self-talk are much more troublesome than you might think. We must know how to defeat the enemy within.

In honor of these significant individuals, let us listen to Pastor Kendall Bridges about the power of remembering and why it is so important for all of us to create memorials though-out our lives!

Ekklesia - A Study of Ephesians - Week 1