This sermon explains the true purpose of Christmas: God's love gift of Jesus, who was born to die for our sins. Using Luke 2:6-7, the preacher highlights Jesus' sinless birth through a virgin, His role as the Lamb of God who takes away sin, and His victory over death. The conclusion invites listeners to believe and receive God's...
Merry Christmas! 700 years before Christ, Isaiah prophesied a child born and son given, bearing titles like Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. This Christmas story centers on Jesus' virgin birth—human to redeem us as one of us, divine Son given by the Father—His sinless blood shed willingly on the cross to...
God's favor (grace) is already on your life as unmerited, undeserved blessing, but it can be increased or frustrated. Favor multiplies through deeper experiential knowledge of Jesus, not more performance or works. Rest in Christ, avoid anxiety-driven doing, and seek favor first in family relationships—spouse, children, home—where true...
Night seasons—times of darkness, weeping, fear, or depression—are part of life this side of heaven, but they are temporary ("weeping may endure for a night"). God promises joy comes in the morning through Christ. In night seasons, see yourself shielded by God ("I am your shield"), meditate on His Word ("hearing and...
God calls believers to stay in the "upper chamber" (third floor realm) of the Spirit—heavenly places in Christ—where miracles, blessings, and angelic help abound. Through the story of Tabitha (Dorcas) raised in Joppa ("beautiful"), God reveals how to experience many beautiful days: by double hearing (Simon Peter with Simon the...
We easily become self-occupied, leading to shyness, anger, bitterness, entitlement, and hurt because we focus too much on ourselves instead of Christ. The Bible's purpose is to free us from self-occupation by occupying us with Christ's beauty and glory. Like the woman at the well, once she encountered Jesus knowing her fully yet loving...
Through the gospel, believers are no longer slaves or minors (nepios) under the law's guardianship but full adult sons (huios) with sonship and heirship through Christ. God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying "Abba, Father," freeing us from fear and bondage to enjoy intimate sonship. The law was temporary like...
God works in light that swallows darkness—just turn on the light instead of fighting the dark. The gospel brings the good news of Christ's glory (doxa), meaning God's always-positive good opinion of us, leading to praise and honor. Through Jesus, believers stand eternally in this unchanging favor (charitu, highly graced in the Beloved),...
In this message, Joel Osteen teaches that God always warns us through an inner unrest or uneasiness before danger comes, because He sees what we cannot see. Drawing from Noah’s obedience to build the ark, the Titanic’s fatal pride, Herod’s hidden motives, Joseph’s immediate flight to Egypt, and personal stories, he shows that listening to these...
Man was the highest creation of God, formed last on the sixth day to enjoy a finished work without claiming any glory for creation. God rested on the seventh day because His work was perfectly complete, not from fatigue. Salvation follows this exact pattern today—not earned through good works or morality (which God calls pride), but freely...
God is reversing time this year, restoring the years the locust has eaten and accelerating blessings like healing manifestations. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 6:1-2, now is the accepted (dektos) time and day of salvation—meaning full wholeness, healing, and favor—not just initial salvation. Believers must live fully in the "now" to...
In the powerful finale to the P31 series, Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell closes Proverbs 31 by contrasting the rare, virtuous woman against the common, destructive ones described throughout the book—showing her immense value as the embodiment of godly wisdom. He urges believers to make intentional choices: pursue virtue over folly, character over...
In this powerful message, Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell addresses the tragic erosion of honor in our generation, marked by rising disrespect, moral decay, and broken homes. Drawing from Scripture, he defines honor as ascribing proper value, respect, and weight, while dishonor treats the worthy as common. He outlines eight groups deserving...
In this unplanned, deeply personal message, Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell shares a raw testimony of his young son's severe asthma attack that landed him in the hospital, highlighting how breath—God's gift—is the foundation for all plans, praise, and purpose. Drawing from Psalm 139:16 and Romans 8:28, he reminds believers that God...
In week five of "Hell’s Best Kept Secret," Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell challenges the popular WWJD ("What Would Jesus Do?") mindset, pointing out its flaws like speculation and personal opinion. He urges believers to ask "What Did Jesus Do?" instead, staying anchored in Scripture. Examining Jesus' gospel...
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