Soaring Faith

Welcome to today's Soaring Faith on "Winning Your Battles in Life," based on Genesis 14:1. In this powerful message, we delve into the life of Abraham, exploring lessons on avoiding unnecessary fights, understanding the cost of rebellion, building a solid reputation, and trusting God to give us the victory.

Join us as we journey through this insightful story, examining the choices made by various kings and the impact of their decis...

In today's Soaring Faith, Pastor Eric Barfell dives deep into the Gospel of John, specifically chapter 21, exploring the themes of forgiveness, purpose, and following Christ wholeheartedly.

Join us as we journey through the story of Peter, examining his moments of doubt, failure, and ultimate restoration in his relationship with Jesus. Whether you're feeling lost, uncertain, or looking for renewed purpose, this message offers hope ...

Experience Resurrection Faith: In 1 Corinthians 15:1-2, Paul emphasizes the transformative power of the resurrection. The resurrection isn't just a historical event but a life-altering truth that enhances faith. Faith interacts with the gospel message, embracing it as authoritative and foundational. It's not merely about knowing the gospel but believing in it, receiving forgiveness and eternal life through Jesus Christ. The gospel ...

READ: Genesis 13:10

CHALLENGE: Think Through Where You’re Headed in Life

A. MISTAKE #1 – WE DO NOT LOOK BEYOND IMMEDIATE GRATIFICATION

V10 - Lot looked around and saw that the whole plain of the Jordan toward Zoar was well watered, like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt. (This was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.)

Genesis 3:6-7 - When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasin...

READ: GENESIS 13:1

CHALLENGE: Trust God Through Conflicts

Vv1-4 - So Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev, with his wife and everything he had, and Lot went with him. 2 Abram had become very wealthy in livestock and in silver and gold.3 From the Negev he went from place to place until he came to Bethel, to the place between Bethel and Ai where his tent had been earlier 4 and where he had first built an altar. There Abram called on...

📖 Embrace Change, Make God Central, and Daily Depend on Him 🙏

In this powerful sermon based on Genesis 12:8, we delve into the challenges of embracing the spiritual nature of life. Abraham, on his journey through Canaan, builds altars dedicated to the Lord, acknowledging God as the constant amidst change.

🌍 Embrace God as the Constant in Change: Abraham pitches his tent between Bethel (House of God) and Ai, highlighting life's...

In this episode, we delve into the profound message embedded in Genesis 12:7, exploring the transformative power of faith and its ability to shine a light for Christ. The challenge posed is clear - "Shine a Light for Christ."

Drawing inspiration from the life of Abraham, we witness his obedience and the rewards that follow as God renews His promises. The focus is on Abraham's symbolic act of building an altar in a foreign land, not...

READ: Genesis 12:5

CHALLENGE: Live Your Faith

A. FAITH IS SEEN IN ACTIONS

VV5-6 - He took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, all the possessions they had accumulated and the people they had acquired in Harran, and they set out for the land of Canaan, and they arrived there. 6 Abram traveled through the land as far as the site of the great tree of Moreh at Shechem. At that time the Canaanites were in the land.

1. Make No Excuses 2. Res...

READ: Genesis 12:1

CHALLENGE: Walk by Faith, not by sight.

1. FAITH IS STRONGER THAN THE BROKEN BRANCHES OF THE FAMILY TREE

1. Faith is Stronger Than the Branch of Dysfunction

Genesis 11:27-30 - This is the account of Terah’s family line. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot. 28 While his father Terah was still alive, Haran d...

READ: Genesis 4:9

CHALLENGE: Get Back to God

A.HEAR GOD’S TELLING QUESTIONS

1. WHERE?

· Shows a Lack of Remorse

· Shows a Lack of Honesty

· Shows a Lack of Love

“Am I my brother’s keeper”? YES CAIN – actually you are! You’re the big brother and yes, big brothers protect the younger ones from harm. Not Cain. He’s bearing no responsibility for any of it.

2.WHAT Did You Do?

V10 - The Lord said, “What have you done? Listen! Your brothe...

READ: Genesis 4:3

CHALLENGE: Get Beyond Mediocrity A.AVOID SPIRITUAL MEDIOCRITY

Vv3-5 - In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. 4 And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering,.

1.LET’S START WITH NORMS

a.Common Denominator of Working b.Common Denominator of Worship c.Common Denomin...

READ: John 5:1-15

CHALLENGE: Quit Making Excuses!

Vv1-6a - Sometime later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish festivals. Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. Here a great number of disabled people used to lie—the blind, the lame, the paralyzed. One who was there had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. When Je...

Pastor Bill McMinn Challenges to Do Life Together with your spouse.

READ: Genesis 2:15and following

CHALLENGE: Do Life Together

Let’s talk about the beginning of time when there was just one man on the planet – the time when Adam was alone and God said, that’s NOT good! God had created the world and God said that everything was good. It was really good. He made the entire planted birds to bumble bees! And man is in perfection in th...