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Inseparable: The Gospel and Prayer – Acts 4:23-31
May 17, 2015
“When we pray and share the hope of the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit, even the worst of times among men become the best of times with Jesus Christ.” – Pastor David Horner
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Unwavering Confidence – Romans 4:13-25
March 29, 2015
“God is always able to do everything He ever promised, and He invites us to take Him at His Word with complete confidence.” – Pastor David Horner
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Say the Name — Romans 1:8-17
January 25, 2015
“Since Jesus is not ashamed to call us His own, we must never be ashamed of the gospel, never be ashamed to make His name known so that everyone who believes might be saved by His grace.” – Pastor David Horner
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By What Authority – Matthew 28:18; Mark 4:35-41
September 28, 2014
“To live the life God desires for us, we must submit to Jesus Christ, the LORD, the only ultimate authority in heaven and on earth.” – Pastor David Horner
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Will He Be Faithful to Me? – Lamentations 3:19-26
March 29, 1992
“The faithfulness of God consists of His sincerity, firmness and constancy in performing His Word to His people in all times and cases.” – Pastor David Horner
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Resurrection: The Mark of Authenticity – 1 Corinthians 15:3-6, 12-19
April 20, 2014
“The power of God that raised Jesus from the dead is unleashed in everyone who comes to know Him through the new life only the Risen Savior can give.”–Pastor David Horner
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Fan the Flame – 2 Timothy 1:1-7
January 12, 2014
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Taking the Low Place – Matthew20:17-28
December 7, 2003
While Pastor David Horner is away from the pulpit, we will be offering sermons from our archives that address important spiritual issues. Listen, study and enjoy!
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God promises power to His people.
Yet with all the power of God available to those who belong to Him, why do we choose so often to live as if we were impotent people with no recourse but just to muddle through life? God is mighty and no power in heaven or on earth can stand against His strength. But the power of sin has overcome us for so long and the power of God escaped us so long that we find it almost inconceivable that His power can really be ours in full measure.
When Paul wrote about the gospel message, he often spoke of the demonstration of its power, not just the persuasiveness of its truth.
“And my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, that your faith should not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God (1 Corinthians 2:4-5).
Why would we ever choose to live as if the power of God has not become ours through the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit? If the power of God prevails over everything, then you and I are not powerless…
…in the face of sin and temptation
…to forgive others
…to love unconditionally
…to walk in holiness
…to worship fervently
…to rejoice with inexpressible joy.
No, through Christ we are no longer powerless, so let’s no longer live that way! Because of the power of God at work in you, you no longer have to settle for half-way faith, passionless worship, gospel-abusing behavior, or unmoved hearts in the face of unbelieving people all around you.
Paul is not ashamed of the gospel for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. Jesus told His disciples after the resurrection and right before He ascended to heaven that they must remain where they were until they had received Holy Spirit, resurrection, God-sent power from on high. We who know Him can know and walk in the fullness of that power. He has canceled the power of sin and broken the chains of darkness…so now let’s live like we are empowered people on mission for the glory of Almighty God and His great name!
Equipped for Life: David Horner, Raleigh, NC 