SERIES: Ask God

Godly leadership in difficult times

Jun 02, 2013

Speaker | Pastor Joseph Ardayfio
Passage | 1 Samuel 8:1-9

You've heard it said that two wrongs don’t make something right and similarly, fleshly reactions to ungodly circumstances doesn’t make us Godly. We learn from Samuel lessons about the importance of Godly leadership and how to lead in difficult times.

The Necessity of Being on One Accord

May 19, 2013

Speaker | Pastor Joseph Ardayfio
Passage | 1 Samuel 3:1-19

In 1 Samuel 3, God raises Samuel to be a righteous judge for Israel who will bring the people back to being on one accord with God. Being on one accord is bigger than a feeling, but it is a place of obedience in which the deciding factor becomes...

How do you regard the Lord?

May 12, 2013

Speaker | Pastor Joseph Ardayfio
Passage | 1 Samuel 2:1-12

Hannah was a Godly mother who understood the importance of holding the Lord in high regard and teaching her children to do the same. Because of her faithfulness, her barrenness was turned into fruitfulness with 5 additional children. On the other...

Asked and answered

May 05, 2013

Speaker | Pastor Joseph Ardayfio
Passage | 1 Samuel 1:10-28

In 1 Samuel 1, we are introduced to Elkanah, whose choice to have two wives created a divided home. Hannah, who was barren, overcame her obstacles through prayer and ultimately, endured to see the will of God manifested in her life. The only way...

SERIES: Heaven Is ...

The Lord Has Need of Us

Mar 24, 2013

Speaker | Pastor Joseph Ardayfio
Passage | Mark 11:1-11

Taken from the story of the Truimphal Entry of Jesus in Mark 11, we reflect upon the need to stay focused and on mission even when things are difficult. Jesus remained true to His mission of the cross despite the high and low points of the journey.

No Fear in Judgment: Our Heavenly Rewards

Mar 17, 2013

Speaker | Pastor Joseph Ardayfio
Passage | Hebrews 9:27-28

We are not the product of random chance or evolution, but the creation of an all-knowing, all-loving God. All of us will have to give an account to God for what we do with our lives. Believers will be rewarded on how faithfully they served God.

Heaven Is ... God's Promise

Mar 03, 2013

Speaker | Pastor Joseph Ardayfio
Passage | John 14:1-4

In John 14, Jesus reassures His disciples that they do not have to fear eternal life because He is preparing a place in His Father’s house for those who believe on His name. In this text, we understand the hope of God's promise, the beauty of...

SERIES: Just Do It

Overcoming the fear of opposition

Feb 24, 2013

Speaker | Pastor Joseph Ardayfio
Passage | Nehemiah 6:15-16

God expects us to manage our fear of others – other’s approval, other’s opinions, other’s words, other’s advice, etc. Just because someone has something intimidating to say doesn't mean that it comes from God. Faith is the ability to trust God’s...

Faith overcomes fear

Feb 17, 2013

Speaker | Pastor Joseph Ardayfio
Passage | Exodus 3:7-14

Many of our fears stem from the fear of vulnerability and the fear of losing control. Yet, we were never designed to control everything by ourselves. The proper response to fear, danger or threats is to cast our cares on God through prayer and...

Be Courageous

Feb 03, 2013

Speaker | Pastor Joseph Ardayfio
Passage | Joshua 1:1-9

Fear is an ever-present reality in this world, but God has equipped us with the tools to overcome our fears. We are delivered from fear by courageously walking in faith according to God’s Word.

The Fear of the Lord

Jan 27, 2013

Speaker | Pastor Joseph Ardayfio
Passage | Psalms 111:10-112:10

The fear of the Lord is a necessary balance in the Kingdom of God that causes us to delight in God, His commands, His presence and therefore, shun evil. A healthy fear of the Lord always leads to increased faith and blessings, rather than...

Nevertheless

Jan 20, 2013

Speaker | Pastor Joseph Ardayfio
Passage | Luke 5:1-11

For us to thrive in Christ, we have to put the Word of God into practice, but fear from past experiences can cause us to hold back. Believers have to acknowledge what has happened to them in the past and move forward by accepting the...

SERIES: thrive

Don't stop at just enough - Giving God Our Best

Jan 13, 2013

Speaker | Pastor Joseph Ardayfio
Passage | Genesis 4:1-10

God has already given us His best through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ. The classic story of Cain and Abel reveals that God desires that we give back to Him our first and best of all that we have.

Remain in me

Jan 06, 2013

Speaker | Pastor Joseph Ardayfio
Passage | John 15:5-8

As God's beloved disciples, we are positioned to thrive when we remain rooted in Christ. We remain in Christ by living in His Word, praying, obeying His commandments and keeping our lives clean through His Word.

SERIES: One Another

Hold One Another Accountable

Dec 16, 2012

Speaker | Pastor Joseph Ardayfio
Passage | Colossians 3:16

God designed believers to function at their best as a community. Yet, any healthy community requires mutual accountability. In fact, the Word of God teaches that believers are called to be accountable to each other. It is a spiritual principle...

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