Join us tonight for worship and prophetic ministry with special guest JJ Menezes. Tonight’s service is a continuation of a powerful time of worship and prophetic ministry over the weekend. We are gathering again to worship, pray, and release breakthrough over our church, our city, and our nation.

TODAY WE HONOR OUR FATHERS. WE THANK GOD FOR HOW HE FORMED YOU WITH GREAT STRENGTH AND FIERCE LOVE. THANK YOU FOR HOW YOU PROTECT, PROVIDE FOR, AND PROMOTE THE PEOPLE YOU LEAD. WE THANK YOU FOR THE WAY YOU REPRESENT THE FATHER HERE ON EARTH. MAY YOUR CEILING BE THE FLOOR WE STAND ON.

Here comes a powerful perspective shift on tithing… #tithe #generosity #cheerfulgiver #storehouse #manager #generousgod

FORGETTING those things which are behind, PRESS ON. We must run the race to win. Winning requires us to let go of our past, our failures, and our sin. Why? Because Jesus has. #runtherace #perseverance #freedom #jesus #redemption

Thank you, mothers, for how you love and nurture life. Thank you for putting on display and into action the love, nurture, comfort and care of God. The ministry of motherhood is one of the highest callings on earth. Mothering births a legacy. Mothering stewards a destiny. Today especially, we honor the mothers who have raised children of their own, and mothers who have devoted themselves to love, nurture and care for lives they did not bear. “Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” Proverbs 31:31

YOU GET TO DECIDE There is power in your words. The power to bring life or to kill life. What you decree and declare will come to pass. Change WILL happen. Examine your words today. Decide whose will your words will proclaim. ”Then you will have delight in the Almighty, And you will lift up your face to God. “You will pray to Him, and He will hear you, And you will pay your vows. “You will also decide and decree a thing, and it will be established for you; And the light [of God’s favor] will shine upon your ways.“ ‭‭Job‬ ‭22‬:‭26‬-‭28‬ ‭AMP‬‬ #spokenword #wordshavepower #words #wordswag #powerofthetongue #decree #declare #liftyourvoice #speaklife #wordofGod #truth #jesus #comission #wotd

Do you know the story of your DNA? ”For you have been born again [that is, reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose] not of seed which is perishable but [from that which is] imperishable and immortal, that is, through the living and everlasting word of God.“ ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭1‬:‭23‬ ‭AMP‬‬ #dna #genetics #blood #bornagain #newcreation #christinme #salvation #communion #life #powerintheblood #bloodofjesus #wordofgod

What a glorious moment. When all hope was lost and death thought it had swallowed Him up. He rose in triumph. Standing before those wrought with grief, He was now alive and well; the keys of the Kingdom in His hand, ready to arm the people of God with the fullness of who He is. The Resurrection and the Life soon living inside of every believer. #resurrection #kingjesus #theway #thetruth #hope #hoperestored #salvation #jesuschrist #kingjesus #victory #triumph #death #life

Have you ever felt hopeless? You have permission to be hopeless about any situation that God is hopeless about. #hope #hopeless #jesus #savior #america #truth #god #fear #donotfear #thoughtoftheday #quoteoftheday

Do you really know what the finished work of Christ has done for you? Knowing this truth will set you free. It will silence shame and condemnation. It will free your mind. It will lead you to Peace. Speak these words, found in Galatians 2:20, over yourself today: ”I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.“ —— #christ #truth #salvation #redemption #jesuschrist #salvation #freedom #hope #healing #erie #lakeerie #kingdom #jesus

Every place you’re not experiencing abundance is under the influence of a lie. Ask yourself today, “what do I really believe?” #mind #mindofchrist #renewedmind #thoughts #transformation #spirit #truth #truthsetsyoufree #believe #wordofgod

Take one minute of your time and listen to this incredible account of the TRIUMPH you have in the victory of Jesus found in Colossians 2:14. You will be glad you did! We pray that you would be filled with fresh revelation of the victory that is now yours because of the blood of Jesus that was shed for you. The full message can be found on our Facebook page, titled “The Blood of Jesus | Part 3.”

“I rest my case” Your redemption is complete. Jesus declared with his final breath, “It is finished.” You can rest your case in the blood of Jesus. “For God is satisfied to have all his fullness dwelling in Christ. And by the blood of his cross, everything in heaven and earth is brought back to himself—back to its original intent, restored to innocence again!“ ‭‭ Colossians‬ ‭1‬:‭19‬-‭20‬ ‭TPT‬‬

IS YOUR LIGHT HIDDEN? Matthew 5 declares that you are the light of the world - a light that is not to be hidden! Jesus continues in Matthew 5, urging you to let your light shine before others, so they will see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven! Take an honest look at your life today…are you lighting up the world around you? Is your light on? Is your light hidden inside your “fence?” It’s time to shine.

What does it mean to live a life “well spent?” How do we know if we are faithfully honoring and serving the Lord? One answer to these questions is found in Matthew 7:24-27. Here we find a picture of a house being built on a rock; secure no matter what may come against it. So what is this picture representing, exactly? Verse 24 answers this question for us: “He who HEARS these sayings of mine and DOES them is like a wise man who built his house on a rock” He who HEARS these sayings of mine and DOES them…. HEARING and DOING is the foundation of a life well spent. What have you done with what God has spoken to you? Are you waiting for God to do something he has told you to do? —— #lakeeriechurch #livelifewell #wordofGod #obedience #hearanddo #faithful

Do you know the power of thanksgiving? What is the cost of complaining? To help answer these questions, swipe through 5 checkpoints for thanksgiving and complaining - both of which produce fruit in our lives. Thankfulness produces trust and faith in the goodness of God, and is evidence of my trust in Him. Complaining is evidence that I have laid down my trust in God and lost sight of His promises. Complaining is proof of my unbelief. 1 Thes. 5:16-18 is our roadmap for how to grow in all seasons and circumstances we face: “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for in Christ Jesus.” Often the best way to pray through a difficult circumstance is to shift our focus off of ourselves and our circumstance an on to the Word of Truth. Take time today to thank God for what He has done for you. Speak the Word of God over your circumstances. Thank Him for His promises over you. Thank Him for working all things out for your good! Remind Him of all the times He has come through on your behalf and thank Him for doing it again!

What you behold, you become. “Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory.” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬-‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬ What and who are you beholding today? Take time today to behold Him and to “set your sights on the realities of heaven.” It will transform your life! Be sure to watch our CHRIST series on-demand on our Facebook page to dive deeper into who you are becoming in Christ, and the power of beholding.

Do you know WHO you are? “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.“ [1 Peter 2:9] “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.“ [2 Corinthians 5:17] “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you, so that you might go and bear fruit – fruit, that will last – and so that whatever you ask in my name, the Father will give you.” [John 15:16] Check out our current series, CHRIST, on demand on our Facebook page. Here you’ll find keys to your identity in Christ, and what it looks like to be living in the Truth of what He says about you.

When was the last time you had to give up something to follow Jesus? Our level of love often reflects our level of sacrifice. Salvation is free, but the Kingdom will cost you everything.

▪️In the end, everything I hold on to, I lose. ▪️What are you holding on to? “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18 “For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain” Philippians 1:21 — Check out our current series, Living Sacrifice, on demand on our Facebook page.

Romans 8:28-30 tells us we are called and predestined to leave a legacy here on earth. Because of the death and resurrection of Christ, you ARE enough and you HAVE enough to live out your destiny here and now! It's time for YOU who are called by God to ARISE & SHINE. Check out the sermon of the week, "Arise and Shine," available for playback on our Facebook page for more wisdom and insight on walking in your calling today.

You can’t do something to make God happy with you. It’s too late…. He already is! God looks at you through the redemptive work of His son. (2 Cor. 5:17) He chose you first. He loves you. (Eph. 1:4-5) Knowing His perfect love will drive out fear from your life. Receive His love for you today. (1 John 4:18)

Jesus did not just forgive your sins, He redeemed your past (Col. 1:13-14). Living in regret chains you to your past. It blinds you to who you truly are in Christ, and it shields you from receiving the redeeming love of God. Paul, who was no stranger to a painful past, tells us to forget what was behind and press on toward the goal that is in Christ Jesus. (Phil 3:14) Your pain will move you into purpose. It holds within it the opportunity for purification. Do not fear your past or your pain. God wastes nothing. #regret #redemption #pain #purpose #healing #godwastesnothing

Today we are speaking this blessing over the fathers in our community. Thank you for providing, protecting, and promoting, and most of all for being a representation of the Father, here on earth. Happy Father’s Day!

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. -Psalm 90:12 Check out the latest stream of our Sunday service (June 11, 2023) where pastor Bryan begins his message with a powerful prayer over you and your future.

Happy Mother’s Day to the women who have loved, served, nurtured, taught, and raised up the sons and daughters of God. You are building legacy and building the kingdom! “Bold power and glorious majesty are wrapped around her as she laughs with joy over the latter days. Her teachings are filled with wisdom and kindness as loving instruction pours from her lips. Her sons and daughters arise in one accord to extol her virtues, and her husband arises to speak of her in glowing terms. “There are many valiant and noble ones, but you have ascended above them all!”” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭31‬:‭25‬-‭26‬, ‭28‬-‭29‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Knowing who you are starts with knowing who He is and what He has done. Here’s a good start. 🔥

He is risen. How thankful we are for the third day. “After two days He will revive us; On the third day He will raise us up that we may live before Him. So let us know and become personally acquainted with Him; let us press on to know and understand fully the [greatness of the] Lord [to honor, heed, and deeply cherish Him].”” ‭‭ Hosea‬ ‭6‬:‭2‬-‭3‬a AMP‬‬

“When the Roman captain overseeing the crucifixion witnessed all that took place, he was awestruck and glorified God. Acknowledging what they had done, he said, “I have no doubt; we just killed the righteous one.”” ‭‭ Luke‬ ‭23‬:‭47‬ ‭TPT‬‬

“I will restore the fortunes of Judah and the fortunes of Israel and will rebuild them as they were at first. Jerusalem will be to Me a name of joy, praise and glory before all the nations of the earth which will hear of all the good that I do for it, and they shall fear and tremble because of all the good and all the peace (prosperity, security, stability) that I provide for it.’” ‭‭ Jeremiah‬ ‭33‬:‭7‬, ‭9‬ ‭AMP‬‬

“Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, indeed everything that is in the heavens and on the earth; Yours is the dominion and kingdom, O Lord, and You exalt Yourself as head over all. Both riches and honor come from You, and You rule over all. In Your hand is power and might; and it is in Your hands to make great and to give strength to everyone.” ‭‭1 Chronicles‬ ‭29‬:‭11‬-‭12‬

“The one thing that all revivals have in common: they’re all different.” As revival spreads throughout our nation, it is important to posture our hearts to prepare for what God is doing in this season. Here are 3 Keys to help you posture your heart for revival. ———— “The end goal of revival is always reformation. Revival is sustained when it becomes implemented in us and then transmitted through us into the culture” -Robert Nick

FEAR OF THE LORD reverential awe and obedience; esteem; honor

We kicked off our LEC MIDWEEK night last week and it was INCREDIBLE! LEC MIDWEEK nights occur the 2nd/4th WED of the month for the purpose of growing, connecting, equipping and empowering you. We accomplish this by gathering together to connect and fellowship, and then breaking off into our mini courses lead by facilitators in our church body who are passionate about seeing others grow - the church impacting the church! We look forward to gathering with you again next WED - and if you didn’t register for a current course, we hope to see you in the future!

Scan the QR Code or click the link below to sign up for one of our 5 week courses available at our Midweek Night. Find out what courses we’re offering at the link below. https://forms.gle/dX4QfVNzdgnmRGcx7

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." -Isaiah 9:6 We pray today, and throughout the coming year that you would experience the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace. May you be aware of His presence and His kingdom that is at hand.

Join us for our Christmas Service on Saturday, December 24 at 10:30 AM. A reminder that we will not be holding a service on Sunday, December 25th. We pray the Lord would draw near to you in this season and that you would be aware of the reality of His presence with you; Emmanuel, God with us!

OBEDIENCE “Samuel said, “Has the Lord as great a delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obedience to the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to heed [is better] than the fat of rams.” ‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭15‬:‭22‬ ‭AMP‬‬

But Jesus himself spoke this way about following him when he said, “if anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” Matthew 16:24 . . . #takeupyourcross

Often times, we withhold forgiveness from ourselves even more than we might withhold it from others. Today, God is calling you to release yourself from the pressures you may have placed upon yourself- be free and be forgiven! You are redeemed by His blood.

James 1:22 tells us to be doers of the word, not just hearers. Why? Because actions reveal priorities. Do the actions you take day-to-day reflect your top priorities? If not, take time today to refocus on the vision for your life and your top priorities. What actions can you take throughout your day/week to move toward both? #vision #purpose #action #goals #winning #thriving

In Matthew 25, Jesus tells the parable of the talents. He commends the servants who took what their master had given them and multiplied it. He says they will be given even more! In the same chapter Jesus rebukes the servant who hid his talents in order to preserve them. Jesus has fully invested in you. Make it your utmost goal to see that through your life, Jesus gets a return on his investment. You have a great call and a powerful destiny, and you have been given the Spirit of God and all of the resources of heaven to steward them well!

Your value will never change. . . . Visit our FB page to watch the sermon of the week, “Come Up Here”

Habakkuk 2:2 tells us to write the vision down that we may run! We are all in a race - but not all of us know where we are going. However, when we set our eyes towards the future with a vision and a plan, we will run to win! (1 Cor. 9:24) This week we took time to begin to write the vision down for our lives so that we may run the race marked out for us and win! Be sure to join us this Sunday at 10:30 as we continue to cast vision for our lives.

We are called to know Him, not just know about Him. . . . For more, check out our sermon of the week, “New Order of Priest” in the video section of our Facebook page.

His kingdom looks much different than the kingdom of this world. In His kingdom, death is the path to life. Part 4 of our “In the Spirit” series is available for you to watch on our FB page.

Check out this recap of part 3 of our current series, “In The Spirit.” This week Pastor Bryan focused on how loving others well starts with loving ourselves well, and loving ourselves well begins with experiencing God’s love for us. Today we are praying that you would experience God’s unconditional love for you so that you can love yourself and others well.

Join us tomorrow as we continue our IN THE SPIRIT series. This transformative series will bring freedom to your heart and your mind. Don’t miss it in person starting at 10:30 AM, or streaming live on our FB page at 11:15 AM. Take time today meditate on the truth - start here with a recap of part 2 of our series.

Today we honor fathers for the love, devotion, leadership, and provision you have demonstrated in your family, in the church, and in the world around us - you truly are God’s love and strength demonstrated to us here on earth. Thank you for answering the call! Happy Father’s Day!

Swipe for a recap of this week’s Core Value, P R A Y E R. How have you applied this core value to your day? How has God brought heaven to earth through you this week? Share with us in the comments below. . . . Visit our website linked in our profile for more on our Core Values, or visit our FB page to watch the sermon of the week.

Join us in celebrating our pastors, Bryan and Darci Kowalczyk, who celebrate their birthdays this week. Bryan and Darci have a love for the presence of God, a love for people, and a desire to see people empowered to walk in their God-given destinies. They truly lead the charge personally and corporately in carrying out our vision to love God, empower people, and serve the world. We are tremendously grateful for how you’ve given your lives for this call!

L O V E This week we took at look at our core value, love. Love is the very definition of who God is. If we do not know love, we don’t truly know God. Swipe for more on “love,” or visit our FB page to stream the sermon of the week. You can read more about all of our core values by checking out our website linked in our profile.

Today we honor all mothers - those who have bore children and those who mother others as if they were their own. Thank you for the love, nurture and care you bring to the world. You are a beautiful expression of the love of God!

This week our focus has been ministering to the Lord through praise and worship. Psalm 100:4 says that we enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise — two powerful keys to hosting the Presence of God in our daily lives. Have you taken time to minister to the Lord this week? If not, these scriptures are a great place to start!

W O R S H I P Our first ministry at LEC is unto the Lord. This is reflected in our value for living a lifestyle of worship both personally and corporately. Swipe to find out more about what it looks like to walk out the core value worship. Listen to the full sermon on our FB page. Read about this and other core values on our website linked in our profile.

H E I S R I S E N “He isn’t here—he has risen victoriously, just as he said! Come inside the tomb and see the place where our Lord was lying.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭28:6‬ TPT‬‬

C O M M U N I T Y Swipe for a recap of this week’s Core Value, community. You can stream the full sermon on our Facebook page or read more about our Core Values on our website by clicking the link in our bio.

S T E W A R D S H I P Swipe for this week’s highlights on stewardship. You can view the full sermon on our FB page or visit our website for more info on stewardship and our Core Values.

We continued our Core Values Series over the weekend with the core value ACCOUNTABILITY. Depending on your past experiences, accountability may not sound that great. Accountability and connection with Christ-centered people, however, will accelerate your growth and move you toward your destiny! Find out more about accountability on our website (link in bio), or head over to our FB page to stream the sermon of the week.

Please join with us in honoring our founding pastor, John Kowalczyk, on his birthday! John’s passion and pursuit of the presence of God remains foundational in who we are as a church. His heart to see the captives set free evolved into a thriving inner-healing ministry that impacted thousands of lives; a ministry that remains paramount in how we serve our church body today. John continues to serve those in need in our community through his non-profit organization, and serves our church on our eldership team. His wisdom, revelation, and love for people continue to transform our church and our community. Happy Birthday, John!

This week we kicked off our Core Values Series. Our Core Values are values rooted in scripture that shape how we live out our faith and interact with others. This week we unpacked the Core Value of HONOR. Scroll for a recap of what honor looks like in our daily lives. To learn more about our Core Values, visit the website link in our profile.

Today we as a church had the honor of blessing 23 children who were dedicated unto the Lord. We celebrated the incredible destiny that God has for each of them and joined in prayer with our elders to bless these children and their great call! May they know God and walk with Him all the days of their lives, and may their parents be filled with wisdom and grace to raise them in “the way they should go” [Prov. 22:6] Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14

“True worship is a response to a revelation of who He is” The Holy Spirit, Part 7 Available for streaming on our FB page Broadcasting live on Sundays at 11:30AM

One way to steward holiness is through transparency. Transparency can feel scary, but it’s always worth it because knowing Him is worth it. [Mat 7:22-23] “Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’”

Successful // Victorious Founding pastor, John Kowalczyk, continued our Holy Spirit series over the weekend. You can watch it again on our FB page or catch our live stream every Sunday at 11:15AM. Visit us in-person Sundays 10:30AM

God cares deeply about your heart. He promised to never leave you, so He placed His Spirit inside of you - your Counselor, Healer and Friend. Don’t miss out on the FREEDOM that is coming tomorrow (Sunday at 10:30 AM) as we continue our Holy Spirit series. | Psalm 147:3 God heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds

Matthew 28:19 is our mission! While evangelism is our most important starting place, making disciples who are filled with the Spirit is our ultimate goal!

Reformation in the church begins within the heart of the believer. Do you know that you’ve been formed into a holy priesthood? Read about it here: [1 Peter 2:1-5] or listen to our Sermon of the Week available for streaming on our FB page.

With the start of every year comes renewed vision. Here at Lake Erie Church, our vision is to Love God, Empower People and Serve the World, and we truly cannot embody our vision without you! Join us Wednesdays for Prayer and Worship at 7 PM and at our Sunday Service at 10:30 AM.

We bless 2022 and speak favor over all that you do. May you live each day in the victory that Jesus won for you and find your fulfillment in Him!

Join us for our Christmas service this Sunday, December 19th! Beginning at 9:30 AM, we’ll have a professional photographer available to capture a photo of you and your loved ones on this memorable day. Drinks and pastries will be served in our cafe before the service, which begins at 10:30 AM. Immediately following the service the celebration continues with a hot chocolate bar in the Cafe! Photography will continue in the lobby during this time. We look forward to celebrating this special day with all of you! Be sure to bring your family and friends along too!

As we kick off a new series this week, here’s a recap to close out our series on “purpose.” This is your season!

What do you see? Join us in person at 10:30 AM for part three of our current series, Take Courage, or watch us online at 11:15 AM. You won’t want to miss it!

How you live tells the story of what you believe. 👇🏼 Tune in today to at 11:15 AM to watch Part 2 of our current series, Take Courage, or visit us in person at our 10:30 AM service.

Don’t take the bait. Offense looks and feels like a good choice, but it will only hurt you in the end. 1 Cor. 13:5 - love is not rude, it is not self seeking, it is not irritable or easily offended.

Last Sunday marked 15 years since Bryan and Darci Kowalczyk became lead pastors of Lake Erie Church. Their leadership, humility, and pursuit of the presence of God continue to impact Lake Erie Church, its members, and our city. Thank you for giving your lives to see God glorified, people empowered, and our city changed through Lake Erie Church. To celebrate, share with us how Lake Erie Church has impacted your life!

God’s plan for our nation is you. Your boldness in the face of adversity pulls heaven to earth. Be bold, church! “Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.” And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭4:29-31‬ ‭NKJV‬

🤔This is a very good question. Take some time to reflect on this today. You can watch Part 1 of “God’s Secret Weapon” on our FB page for more!

Be encouraged - if you tried and you failed, you’re closer than you think! We pray that you would be filled with courage to keep dreaming and that you would see your dreams fulfilled! May you be filled with hope today! Watch our current series, “Dare to Dream” now streaming on our Facebook page

Join with us as we thank God for our great nation, and for the thousands of men and woman who have sacrificed to preserve freedom for all. We pray that God would bless America. May we be one nation, under God.

Join us in wishing Happy Birthday to our pastors, Bryan and Darci, who both celebrate a birthday this week! Thank you for how you love and serve our church family. We pray God’s favor and blessing over this next year of your lives.

Today we honor those who gave up their lives to serve our great nation. We pray that God would draw near to the families who mourn their loss. “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends” John 15:13

Join us tomorrow, right after the service, for our Annual Memorial Day Weekend Cookout located in the courtyard! Please bring something to cook on the grill, your favorite dish to share and lawn chairs for your family. Drinks and tableware are on us! Hope to see you there!

Let’s go church! 🔥

Our prayer for you today: “that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1:17-18‬ ‭

We would never ignore pain in our body because we know it is an indication of a problem below the surface. Likewise, we cannot ignore emotional pain because it reveals a wound in our soul. Jesus carried your emotional pain with Him on the cross. He felt it, and He put it to death. Our prayer for you today from 1 Thes. 5:23-24: “Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.” AMEN!

PERSPECTIVE CHANGES EVERYTHING. How does your perspective line up with the truth of God’s word below?👇🏾 “Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials. Be assured that the testing of your faith [through experience] produces endurance [leading to spiritual maturity, and inner peace]. And let endurance have its perfect result and do a thorough work, so that you may be perfect and completely developed [in your faith], lacking in nothing.” ‭‭James‬ ‭1:2-4‬ ‭AMP‬‬ “And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭8:28‬ ‭AMP‬‬ “I am convinced and confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will [continue to] perfect and complete it until the day of Christ Jesus [the time of His return].” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭1:6‬ ‭AMP‬‬

Mental health: Jesus paid the price for you to be healed in your mind. His PEACE is here for you today. Ask for it and receive it!

“For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his.” Romans 6:5 Happy Resurrection Sunday! 🙌🏼

He chose to remain in suffering until He knew the veil between God’s glorious presence and His beloved people was torn in two. He did it all so we could come close to God the Father and dwell in His presence here on earth. #GoodFriday

Mark 16:17 And these signs will follow those who believe... ——— Check out our new series, And These Signs Will Follow, for more on the example Jesus sets for the life of every believer. You can read Mark 16:17-18 to get started!

Is the God who lives in you getting out? [Matt 16:17-18] For more, check out our sermon of the week on The Process to Promotion Part 4.

Have you ever lifted weights or endured distance running? If so, you know that pain is a part of progress. This is a season of growth - let’s move through pain and into breakthrough!