Blessed Life Fellowship

LEGACY BUILDERS: How Fathers can Shape the Next Generation

Billy Graham once said, "A good father is one of the most unsung, upraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society."  Yet good fathers seem to be few and far between these days, as statistics now show that 1 in 4 children are raised in fatherless homes.  This teaching highlights the huge impact that fathers can have -- positive or negative -- and provides insights for both fathers and children: parenting insights for fathers, and honor insights for children of all ages.  This is a MUST-hear teaching in this age of absent fathers and embittered children.  

A NEW IDENTITY: In the Likeness of His Resurrection, pt. 9

SACRED COW ALERT!  Did you know there's not a single scripture in the New Testament that refers to God's people as sinners?  One reason why Christians continue to struggle with sin is because they identify more with being a sinner rather than a saint.  Yet "saint" is how the Bible refers to God's people.  And when we can develop an inner image of ourselves as saints, we will more often than not find our behavior following suit.  

WHY HOLINESS: In the Likeness of His Resurrection, pt. 8

Any good parent will instruct their children and tell them WHY to not do this or that.  God is the same way.  He does say, "Be holy, for I am holy," but He doesn't leave it at that.  He also gives us reasons why a life of holiness is a blessed life to help keep us on track and inspired.  

KEEP WATCH: In the Likeness of His Resurrection, pt. 7

New archeological discoveries have revealed amazing details about the culture in ancient Galilee, a region in Israel, and a place where Jesus spent a good deal of time.  These discoveries provide details about Galilean weddings in particular, and how those ancient customs parallel the Kingdom of God as described by Jesus in the parable of the ten virgins as recorded in Matthew 25.  Get ready to receive new insight about how we are keep ourselves ready for Christ's return, and how this parable teaches the importance of our responsibility for preparedness, not escapism.  

WHEN SIN CROUCHES AT YOUR DOOR: In the Likeness of His Resurrection, pt. 6

While the Bible says that we all fail in many ways, God also commands us to be holy as He is holy, meaning we need to be pursuing a lifestyle of Christ-likeness.  But this command may cause some people to despair because they can't see how they can possibly overcome their besetting sins.  This teaching provides some little-known perspectives in ruling over sinful passions.  

God’s Word on Mothers

The role of motherhood has been convoluted in today's culture where gender roles have been blurred.  But beyond that, the Biblical concept of honoring parents has been almost totally lost in today's society.  This teaching re-instills the true Biblical definition of honor, and what it looks like with parents. In doing so, we examine what parental honor should look like toward parents who have not been honorable themselves.  And lastly, this teaching provides important guidance for mothers and grandmothers who wish to fulfill their roles in a way that pleases God.  This is a must-hear if you want to live a blessed life!  

THE HOLINESS OF GOD: In the Likeness of His Resurrection, pt. 5

Frequent contemplation of the nature of God -- that He is absolutely holy -- is a strong deterrent against sin, because once a person truly sees how much God hates sin, and the more aware they become of their own sin, the more determined he or she is to get close to God seeking His help in the process of sanctification.  Join us for this teaching examining the holiness of God and our responsibility to respond to His command, "Be holy, for I am holy."  

PULLING DOWN IMAGINATIONS: In the Likeness of His Resurrection, pt. 4

With another verse-by-verse teaching, this time through part of Romans 8, this sermon focuses on the importance of what we allow our minds to dwell upon in learning to walk in holiness.  To quote the late Zig Ziglar, "It's really true that you are what you are and where you are because of what's gone into your mind, and can change what you are where you are by changing what goes into your mind."  This Biblical principle if one of the most important for those who wish to master overcoming besetting sins.  

OVERCOMING BESETTING SINS: In the Likeness of His Resurrection, pt. 3

Hebrews 12:2 tells us to denounce the sins that so easily beset or entangle us.  But how is that done when the sinful nature so often exerts so much energy and control over our desires?  That is the focus of this teaching as we break down Hebrews 12 and Romans 7, both of which provide some wonderful application points in winning your own personal battles over sin so you can walk in consistent victory!  

FREE FROM SIN: In the Likeness of His Resurrection, pt. 2

This teaching is a verse-by-verse deep dive into all of Romans 6, providing more scriptural evidence that we are now free from sin's mastery over us and are slaves of righteousness instead.  In addition, this teaching provides very practical ways to lead a life of holiness as God commands -- strategies for helping our new nature to overpower the old and remain in dominance.