Sermons by Pastor Dwane Parsons (Page 4)

Sermons by Pastor Dwane Parsons (Page 4)

Prayer: Why We Believe Better Than We Behave

Prayer: We Believe Better Than We Behave! John R. Mott & Jesus “More important than the most earnest thinking about a problem, more important than a personal interview to influence an individual, more important than addressing and swaying an audience – far more important than these and all other forms of activity is the act of coming into vital communion with God. It is indeed true that he that saves his time for prayer shall lose it. And he that…

Prayer Tune Into God

Prayer: Tune in To God! Have you ever noticed the way the disciples approached Christ in the Gospels and the way they approached Him in the book of Acts? For good reason, Jesus never acted on what they asked of Him. But when you turn to the book of Acts, you find a completely different focus in their lives and in their prayers. What made the difference? See: Acts 4:7-30 These men had an encounter with the risen victorious Christ.…

Don’t Fear The Chisel! Part 3: Baggage

12 views Streamed live on 23 Jul 2023 Don’t Fear the Chisel! 3 things will hurt when God applies the chisel… #1. Pride #2. Comfort #3. Baggage Pride Recap. James 4:6 – God’s resistance or God’s assistance! Allow God to chisel away our pride and teach us humility. Comfort Recap. Being Uncomfortable compels us to reach out to God, causes us to reach out to one another, connects us to the suffering of others, cements our character, confirms we still…
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Don’t Fear the Chisel Part 2 Comfort

Our Comfort… Comfort can become a trap, where you view the outside world as scary and strange. Earthly comforts are not our calling. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-9 An Uncomfortable Lesson from the Eagles… She is making it uncomfortable for her eaglets so they will grow beyond the nest and fulfill the reason for which they were created. They were created experience the thrill of flight, the thrill of the hunt, and the thrill of creating their own nests. God does…

Don’t Fear The Chisel!

Don’t fear the chisel! 3 things will hurt when God applies the chisel… #1: PRIDE The Problem of Pride Most of the significant problems that we encounter in our lives are fueled by pride. Do I have a pride problem? The Pride Quiz (VERY SCIENTIFIC!) Answer yes or no!     2.     3.     4.     5.     6.     7. God’s Word on Pride Proverbs 8:13 To fear the LORD is to hate…

Empty Nest, Full Life Part 7: Sandwiches and Seesaws

Pastor Dwane continues his series on how to enjoy God’s full blessings in the second half of life. Empty Nest, Full Life Part 7: Sandwiches and Seesaws Caring for your young adult children while also looking out for your aging parents can feel like you are on an emotional seesaw. Pastor Dwane shares some wisdom from God’s word about how to navigate this challenging part of life. Worship with the Grace Church Worship Team. Sermon Notes: Empty Nest Full Life…

Empty Nest Full Life, 6 B I’m Not Daddy Warbucks

Pastor Dwane continues his series on how to enjoy God’s full blessings in the second half of life. Empty Nest, Full Life Part 6a: I’m Not Daddy Warbucks! You may not be Daddy Warbucks, but you CAN have a healthy financial future by following the wisdom of King Solomon! Worship with the Grace Church Worship Team. Sermon Notes: Empty Nest Full Life Part 6a: I’m NOT Daddy Warbucks All of us worry about money from time to time. 64% of…

Empty Nest, Full Life Part 6a: I’m Not Daddy Warbucks!

Pastor Dwane continues his series on how to enjoy God’s full blessings in the second half of life. Empty Nest, Full Life Part 6a: I’m Not Daddy Warbucks! You may not be Daddy Warbucks, but you CAN have a healthy financial future by following the wisdom of King Solomon! Worship with the Grace Church Worship Team. Sermon Notes: Empty Nest Full Life Part 6a: I’m NOT Daddy Warbucks All of us worry about money from time to time. 64% of…