The Scariest Verses In The Bible | Almost Christian
Many of us think we're on the right path with God - we go to church, say our prayers, and try to be good people. But what if being "almost" there isn't enough? During our series “Almost Christian,” we explore Jesus' sobering words about those who seem close to the kingdom but miss it entirely.
Drawing from the scariest passage in all scripture, Matthew 7:21-23, we'll uncover three barriers that keep "almost Christians" from truly following Jesus and discover the profound difference between being an “Almost Christian” and an “Authentic Christian.” Whether you've grown up in church or are just exploring faith, this message challenges us to move beyond merely believing in God to truly knowing Him.
How To Make A Faithful Decision | Multiply (Landon Reynolds)
In this message, Pastor Landon shares an inspiring message about God’s vision for multiplication on this special Sending Sunday. Local Church Knoxville, the first church plant from Fellowship West, celebrates its journey from a small Bible study to a thriving community rooted in the Great Commission.
Is God THE Father, God YOUR Father? | Experiencing God
In this message from our "Experiencing God" sermon series, Pastor Landon unpacks the profound truth of experiencing God as our Heavenly Father. Drawing from 1 John 3:1-2, we explore the lavish love of God, the transformative power of adoption into His family, and how our earthly experiences with fathers shape our understanding of God. Whether new to faith or seeking a deeper relationship with God, this message will challenge and encourage you to embrace the love and identity found in being a child of God.
To Hell In A Hand Basket
Why would Jesus rebuke Peter for valiantly attempting to fight back evil that would eventually lead to His crucifixion? Sure, maybe violence wasn't the answer. But was not his heart in the right place? Didn’t he have good intentions?
sAtan DIdn'T pUt THat tHere”
Have you ever wondered, “Is this thought from God?” Life can be very disorienting. And often, discerning the will of God for your life becomes increasingly difficult as you get older. As you mature, you realize life is…
How Jesus Prepares His Team For Intense Ministry
How did Jesus prepare his disciples for an intense level of ministry? I ask this question because we, too, are building a team to do ministry in North Knox County. In this season of Local Church, we are creating what is called our Pioneer Team. This team will be the group committed to starting a new church and pioneering something that has not already been built.
A Bookshelf Full of Moral Failures
I have an entire shelf of old heroes in my office. But even more excruciatingly, I have a whole bookshelf of old heroes in my heart. I've had to give them all away. I bet you've had to, as well.
Getting Back In The Trenches
He is always inviting us into more. He is always taking us deeper into the battlefield. He is always revealing the casualties around us.
Do You Have Seasonal Deception Disorder?
I believe many of us have “seasonal deception disorder.” Meaning we allow our season to determine how much of our lives Jesus is calling us to surrender to Him. Mainly, many of us are easily deceived into thinking two things when it comes to our relationship with Jesus. The two lies we believe:
What If You Left The Church You Love?
The bottomline is church planting is more about engaging to meet the needs of others in a community and less about attending something new to meet your spiritual needs.
The Action & Behavior Gap
Why is there a gap? And what is standing in the gap keeping you from making disciples? As I read the New Testament, I realized there was no gap. So here’s my final question I hope you will sincerely consider:
Are You Living Out The Great Omission?
There is a gap between becoming a disciple of Jesus and making disciples of Jesus. And that gap (that didn’t exist in the New Testament) exists in most Christians's lives today.
Why You Need To Stop To Start 2024
Before you start a new year of goals, accomplishments, and resolutions, I believe you need to stop and reflect.