The Benefits of Gathering Together (Part 2) Date: November 1, 2026 Series: The View From Above (Thoughts to Help With Everyday Life) Author: Pastor Paul Stephens -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have needs, all of us do. Very deep-seated needs that have to do with what we need personally and individually both from God and others and what we have to offer others in terms of how we can help to encourage the people around us. Th

Committing to every church service is driven by a hunger for more of Jesus, not a strict formula.

Resolve is the legs of faith

OBSTACLES, THERE THEY ARE, RIGHT IN FRONT OF US, AND THEY CAN AND MUST BE OVERCOME — Part 1

He moves from yesterday's illustration of the planet of Myself to John the Baptist's declaration: “He must increase, but I must decrease.” The central theme is dying to self so that Jesus Christ and His will become the priority in our lives.

Pastor uses a memorable illustration—the planet of Myself—to describe self-centered living, then turns to Jeremiah, Jesus in Gethsemane, and the biblical call to consider others before ourselves.

YOU NEED TO GET MAD AT THE DEVIL! — Part 2

YOU NEED TO GET MAD AT THE DEVIL! — Part 1

I WILL NOT BE AFRAID; FEAR DESTROYS FAITH

Conformed versus transformed

IS THERE REALLY SUCH A THING AS THE PERFECT WILL OF GOD? IN A WORD, YES! — Part 11b

IS THERE REALLY SUCH A THING AS THE PERFECT WILL OF GOD? IN A WORD, YES!

IT’S A VERY NARROW ROAD…A VERY, VERY NARROW ROAD — Part 10c

Jesus said to him: Unburden yourself, and come and follow Me.

IT’S A VERY NARROW ROAD…A VERY, VERY NARROW ROAD — Part 10

HOW BADLY CAN WE VEER OFF FROM GOD’S WILL? — Part 9d

HOW BADLY CAN WE VEER OFF FROM GOD’S WILL? — Part 9c

HOW BADLY CAN WE VEER OFF FROM GOD’S WILL? — Part 10b

HOW BADLY CAN WE VEER OFF FROM GOD’S WILL? — Part 9a

MAKE YOUR PLANS IN PENCIL; GOD HOLDS THE ERASER — Part 8b