The word full means to contain as much as possible, not lacking anything. It can also mean overflowing and overwhelming. Full can describe satisfaction or being uncomfortable. When Naomi left Bethlehem, she was full of expectation and promise. When she returned, she was empty of hope and future. The truth is that she was still full, but now she was…

The word full means to contain as much as possible, not lacking anything. It can also mean overflowing and overwhelming. Full can describe satisfaction or being uncomfortable. When Naomi left Bethlehem, she was full of expectation and promise. When she returned, she was empty of hope and future. The truth is that she was still full, but now she was…

Historians believe Rebecca was barren for almost 20 years before God answered her and Issac's prayer for children. She was undoubtedly excited about the news of the baby, but as the pregnancy went on, she began to sense something was wrong. The Bible describes her as feeling like a war was going on inside her. Soon, the joyfulness of her pregnancy …

Historians believe Rebecca was barren for almost 20 years before God answered her and Issac's prayer for children. She was undoubtedly excited about the news of the baby, but as the pregnancy went on, she began to sense something was wrong. The Bible describes her as feeling like a war was going on inside her. Soon, the joyfulness of her pregnancy …

We've all experienced difficult times. These times of struggle can feel like we are lost in the wilderness. We feel as if we are wandering in circles and being pulled away from our dreams. There are no shortcuts through the wilderness. God takes us on these journeys to teach or prepare us for something; we must go through them to learn the lesson. …

We've all experienced difficult times. These times of struggle can feel like we are lost in the wilderness. We feel as if we are wandering in circles and being pulled away from our dreams. There are no shortcuts through the wilderness. God takes us on these journeys to teach or prepare us for something; we must go through them to learn the lesson. …

Some of us are incomplete works. Perhaps it is our own doing, or possibly God is not done with us. Men may drift into something without knowing the outcome, but God never does. Man acts on a whim, but God always has a purpose. He does not begin a work he does not intend to finish. However, often, His hand is interrupted by our choices and decisions…

Some of us are incomplete works. Perhaps it is our own doing, or possibly God is not done with us. Men may drift into something without knowing the outcome, but God never does. Man acts on a whim, but God always has a purpose. He does not begin a work he does not intend to finish. However, often, His hand is interrupted by our choices and decisions…

In the beginning, the earth was dark, void, and without form. That all changed when the spirit of God moved. When the wind began to blow, things began to change. Spiritually, we can be void and without form. We need the spirit of God to move. We must allow God's wind to blow in our lives.Von Tyler Stevison

In the beginning, the earth was dark, void, and without form. That all changed when the spirit of God moved. When the wind began to blow, things began to change. Spiritually, we can be void and without form. We need the spirit of God to move. We must allow God's wind to blow in our lives.Von Tyler Stevison

Sometimes, we put deadlines on things, and when they don't happen, we are disappointed. Martha and Mary sent for Jesus because their brother was so sick. Faith was not their problem. They know where to turn in their time of need. However, Jesus did not move when they wanted Him to, and it was delayed until after Lazarus died. For some, that delay w…

Sometimes, we put deadlines on things, and when they don't happen, we are disappointed. Martha and Mary sent for Jesus because their brother was so sick. Faith was not their problem. They know where to turn in their time of need. However, Jesus did not move when they wanted Him to, and it was delayed until after Lazarus died. For some, that delay w…

The term canceled has taken a new meaning in this time of social media. It refers to publicly withdrawing support from celebrities or public figures who have done something that is not socially acceptable. Being canceled can have significant consequences on reputations and livelihood.It may result from a statement or action that occurred years ago,…

The term canceled has taken a new meaning in this time of social media. It refers to publicly withdrawing support from celebrities or public figures who have done something that is not socially acceptable. Being canceled can have significant consequences on reputations and livelihood.It may result from a statement or action that occurred years ago,…

The stories we tell of our lives can vary depending on the circumstances and experiences. How we chronicle the events of our lives says a lot about us.Faith often struggles in the face of unexpected and unexplained events that come our way. Sometimes, we interpret the unexplained incorrectly as we try to make sense of it. Often, faith turns to fear…

The stories we tell of our lives can vary depending on the circumstances and experiences. How we chronicle the events of our lives says a lot about us.Faith often struggles in the face of unexpected and unexplained events that come our way. Sometimes, we interpret the unexplained incorrectly as we try to make sense of it. Often, faith turns to fear…

Our text tells about Josiah destroying idols. An idol is not always a little statue that we worship. An idol is anything that replaces God's position. It is not the object that is the problem. The problem is in our heart. Anything that sets itself in place of God is an idol and must be destroyed. It is not enough to remove them; they must be destro…

Our text tells about Josiah destroying idols. An idol is not always a little statue that we worship. An idol is anything that replaces God's position. It is not the object that is the problem. The problem is in our heart. Anything that sets itself in place of God is an idol and must be destroyed. It is not enough to remove them; they must be destro…

Greater Life ChurchVon Kenneth Baker

Greater Life ChurchVon Kenneth Baker

We have all had things we did not know how to overcome. It is easy, while in the midst of difficult situations, to not be able to see an end. Those living during the 1920s thought the tough times would not end, but eventually, they did, and our nation saw prosperity like no one in the 20s could have imagined. Those present things become former thin…

We have all had things we did not know how to overcome. It is easy, while in the midst of difficult situations, to not be able to see an end. Those living during the 1920s thought the tough times would not end, but eventually, they did, and our nation saw prosperity like no one in the 20s could have imagined. Those present things become former thin…

Our text comes from Jesus' answer to a question about the end times. It is a truth that can deliver us from any torment that might come into our life. Understanding this will calm most any situation. This is the greatest source of hope contained in scripture. Everyone of us is engaged in a battle within ourselves that can wear us down and can bring…

Our text comes from Jesus' answer to a question about the end times. It is a truth that can deliver us from any torment that might come into our life. Understanding this will calm most any situation. This is the greatest source of hope contained in scripture. Everyone of us is engaged in a battle within ourselves that can wear us down and can bring…

Jesus spoke often about the Kingdom of Heaven. All of us want to get to heaven, and we pray for all of our family and friends who are lost to make it, too. Anything less than all of our family making it to heaven is unacceptable. We must ensure that our children and grandchildren hear about and know how to reach the kingdom. In all that John saw in…

Jesus spoke often about the Kingdom of Heaven. All of us want to get to heaven, and we pray for all of our family and friends who are lost to make it, too. Anything less than all of our family making it to heaven is unacceptable. We must ensure that our children and grandchildren hear about and know how to reach the kingdom. In all that John saw in…

We all say we want God's will to be fulfilled. Often, that comes in ways we do not understand or expect. Sometimes, God's will takes us down a path of tension and discomfort. Sometimes, that uncomfortable and painful path is to get our attention and move us toward decisions that we might be unwilling to make if we were not to move out of our comfor…

We all say we want God's will to be fulfilled. Often, that comes in ways we do not understand or expect. Sometimes, God's will takes us down a path of tension and discomfort. Sometimes, that uncomfortable and painful path is to get our attention and move us toward decisions that we might be unwilling to make if we were not to move out of our comfor…

We like it when we are at the right place at the right time. It is possible to be in the right place and at the right time but in the wrong position.The Bible tells us they came together that night to break bread and listen to Paul preach. They were there for the right reasons, but after breaking bread, Eutychus got comfortable and fell asleep. It …

We like it when we are at the right place at the right time. It is possible to be in the right place and at the right time but in the wrong position.The Bible tells us they came together that night to break bread and listen to Paul preach. They were there for the right reasons, but after breaking bread, Eutychus got comfortable and fell asleep. It …

The word "everything" in our text is all-inclusive. Every activity, experience, and occurrence is set and fixed by God. To everything, there is a season and a time for every purpose…. Season means an event or circumstance over which we have no control. God will bring things to us in His season. Time, however, is under our control. We choose how and…

The word "everything" in our text is all-inclusive. Every activity, experience, and occurrence is set and fixed by God. To everything, there is a season and a time for every purpose…. Season means an event or circumstance over which we have no control. God will bring things to us in His season. Time, however, is under our control. We choose how and…

Our world is full of distractions. All forms of electronic media and devices engineered to hold our attention all too often do just that, and we can waste hours scrolling away. However, distractions in life are not new; we are just observing the latest vehicle for it. Jesus came into a world divided by factions and nations that often hated each oth…

Our world is full of distractions. All forms of electronic media and devices engineered to hold our attention all too often do just that, and we can waste hours scrolling away. However, distractions in life are not new; we are just observing the latest vehicle for it. Jesus came into a world divided by factions and nations that often hated each oth…

Tonight's text is from a portion of scripture that contains details about the construction of Solomon's Tabernacle. We are often tempted to skip over such information, but tucked in the middle of these details of size, materials, and proportions is a lesson in how to fully experience God's goodness. King David had set out to build a place for God t…

Tonight's text is from a portion of scripture that contains details about the construction of Solomon's Tabernacle. We are often tempted to skip over such information, but tucked in the middle of these details of size, materials, and proportions is a lesson in how to fully experience God's goodness. King David had set out to build a place for God t…

None of us have arrived where we are in life by ourselves. Along the way, we have enjoyed help from others and blessings from God. God has a plan for all our lives, and if we take time to look, we can see that influence as we look back over the events of our lives. Even during times of trial and tears, God's hand has guided and directed us. God has…

None of us have arrived where we are in life by ourselves. Along the way, we have enjoyed help from others and blessings from God. God has a plan for all our lives, and if we take time to look, we can see that influence as we look back over the events of our lives. Even during times of trial and tears, God's hand has guided and directed us. God has…

Some people look across the ocean and wonder what is on the other side. They look to see what is beyond and what is to come. Most of us, however, could be more adventurous. We like the comfort and familiarity of our lives. For most of us, venturing on a journey to the unknown makes us uncomfortable. In our text, Jesus invites the disciples to go to…

Some people look across the ocean and wonder what is on the other side. They look to see what is beyond and what is to come. Most of us, however, could be more adventurous. We like the comfort and familiarity of our lives. For most of us, venturing on a journey to the unknown makes us uncomfortable. In our text, Jesus invites the disciples to go to…

Every new year brings a focus on changing habits, losing weight, and other efforts to build a "new year, new you." Historically, most of these efforts will fail because seeing results often takes time and dedication. Humanity does not like to wait. We have increasingly become a society that expects instant gratification and minimal waiting for resu…

Every new year brings a focus on changing habits, losing weight, and other efforts to build a "new year, new you." Historically, most of these efforts will fail because seeing results often takes time and dedication. Humanity does not like to wait. We have increasingly become a society that expects instant gratification and minimal waiting for resu…

We receive notifications all the time. Our phones beep and buzz, indicating that someone has liked something we said or responded to a message we sent. We get warnings about severe weather, traffic congestion, and missing persons. Some people enjoy these notifications, but for many, they are annoying. This latter group often silences or turns off n…

We receive notifications all the time. Our phones beep and buzz, indicating that someone has liked something we said or responded to a message we sent. We get warnings about severe weather, traffic congestion, and missing persons. Some people enjoy these notifications, but for many, they are annoying. This latter group often silences or turns off n…

This week in the United States, we will celebrate Thanksgiving. In most households, there will be two tables—one for the adults and one for the kids. There is a right of passage when a young person graduates from the kid's table to sit with the adults. In our text, King David asks his staff to find one person left from the house of Saul so he can b…

This week in the United States, we will celebrate Thanksgiving. In most households, there will be two tables—one for the adults and one for the kids. There is a right of passage when a young person graduates from the kid's table to sit with the adults. In our text, King David asks his staff to find one person left from the house of Saul so he can b…

There are popular videos on the Internet of people crushing items with an industrial hydraulic press. Some items are more resilient than others. The ridged items will break, and the malleable things squish and change shape. Clay is moldable while being worked. However, when left alone, clay will become hard and brittle and no longer able to be chan…

There are popular videos on the Internet of people crushing items with an industrial hydraulic press. Some items are more resilient than others. The ridged items will break, and the malleable things squish and change shape. Clay is moldable while being worked. However, when left alone, clay will become hard and brittle and no longer able to be chan…

As the Titanic sank and passengers were evacuated, one passenger grabbed three oranges from their stateroom. They left behind jewels, money, and fine clothes and chose to take these three oranges to help them, perhaps as they abandoned the doomed ship. What had been so valuable just hours earlier in the day was worth nothing because of the change i…

As the Titanic sank and passengers were evacuated, one passenger grabbed three oranges from their stateroom. They left behind jewels, money, and fine clothes and chose to take these three oranges to help them, perhaps as they abandoned the doomed ship. What had been so valuable just hours earlier in the day was worth nothing because of the change i…