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Being Paralyzed by Fear

21. July 2009

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Being Paralyzed by Fear

The scripture says, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”  Through the power of God we should be fearless!  However, many of us spend a lot of time in our lives being fearful.  On the surface it seems that there are so [...]

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Joshua’s Quest for Joy

20. July 2009

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Joshua’s Quest for Joy

Jesus tells us, “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”  I pray that the Joy of Jesus Christ would be in me and that my joy will be made complete!  I know that is your desire as well.   But here is the tension: If [...]

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Vision of Impact Church

17. July 2009

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Vision of Impact Church

Although Wilmington has hundreds of churches our city is becoming increasingly unchurched.  Based on faith involvement surveys and lifestyle patterns more than 70% of the population is living without God.  The results of a city distant from God are devastating and heartbreaking.   Our families are under attack.  In New Hanover County alone there are 16 divorces [...]

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Irresistible

16. July 2009

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Irresistible

I remember when I was a child that I hated going to church.  On Sunday morning I would stay in bed and listen carefully to see if I could hear anyone getting ready for church.  If it was quiet then I would know we were skipping church and that made my day.  The church that [...]

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