Does Prayer + Oil = Healing?
It's easy for us to think that God hears only the prayers of the most devout Christians, isn't it? But in this message, Stephen proposes that if God only paid attention to the saintliest of saints . . . none of us would ever be heard! God accepts ordinary prayers from ordinary people.
Honest to God . . . And Everyone Else
What if God could change His mind or break His promises? Can you imagine the terrible implications that would have on us as Christians -- or Christianity, as a whole? God has to be honest, or Christianity falls apart. In this message Stephen reminds us that just as Christianity depends on God's integrity, our Christian testimony depends on our own integrity.
Following the Footprints
The prophets weren't perfect people. They wrestled with doubt, depression, and other diverse temptations throughout their lifetimes. But what makes them so memorable is they finished the race; they kept the faith. And if the prophets could do it . . . so can we!
Observations from a Farm
When you think of the word "endurance," what comes to mind? A marathon? A battlefield? A hospital room? When the Apostle James thought of endurance, he thought of a farm. Why a farm, of all places? Listen now to find out.
True Confessions, Part 2
Have you ever had someone apologize to you and you knew they weren’t sorry? On the other hand, have you ever had someone apologize to you and you knew they were sorry? What was the difference between the two confessions? Stephen gives us the answer from Scripture.
True Confessions, Part 1
Have you ever had someone apologize to you and you knew they weren’t sorry? On the other hand, have you ever had someone apologize to you and you knew they were sorry? What was the difference between the two confessions? What made one real and the other false? Stephen gives us the answer from Scripture.
Under God's Good Hand
People of the Word
We could argue about the value of hobbies, movies, sports, and the newspaper, and never get anywhere! But what about the time these things demand and the influence they exert on us? Is it any wonder that the average Christian knows more about the world than he or she does about the Word? In this message Stephen challenges us get back to the Bible!
The Puzzle Picture
Zerubbabel built the temple of God, but Ezra built the people of God. He led them out of spiritual darkness into the light of spiritual truth. And as we prop this puzzle picture in front of us today, we'll discover how it can help us rebuild our own spiritual lives too.
The Missing Jewel
Looking at the 21st Century American Church, what would you say is missing? What is the one thing we're getting wrong today Stephen tells us in this message.