Higher Aim With Dr. Curt Dodd

There are many things that matter in life. Some of these are: Friendships. Family. Time. Memories. But more than anything else, the resurrection matters! In this message, I will share several reasons why the resurrection really matters so that together we can gain a better understanding of why Easter is such a powerful day for us to celebrate.

There are many things that matter in life. Some of these are: Friendships. Family. Time. Memories. But more than anything else, the resurrection matters! In this message, I will share several reasons why the resurrection really matters so that together we can gain a better understanding of why Easter is such a powerful day for us to celebrate.

Nothing is more important for believers than understanding the power of the wonderful cross. Think about those two words, “wonderful” and “cross.” Those two words don't really fit together because the cross was an instrument of death. That is what the Romans used to crucify criminals along a major road, as a warning to those who would resist the Roman government. It was an object of death. But for us as believers, what Jesus did on the cross was very powerful. In fact, if the Gospel is really to be preached, the cross of Christ must be lifted up. You cannot have the Gospel without the cross. In today’s message, we’re going to look at why the cross is so wonderful to those of us who follow Jesus, even though that was never the Roman government’s intent.

Nothing is more important for believers than understanding the power of the wonderful cross. Think about those two words, “wonderful” and “cross.” Those two words don't really fit together because the cross was an instrument of death. That is what the Romans used to crucify criminals along a major road, as a warning to those who would resist the Roman government. It was an object of death. But for us as believers, what Jesus did on the cross was very powerful. In fact, if the Gospel is really to be preached, the cross of Christ must be lifted up. You cannot have the Gospel without the cross. In today’s message, we’re going to look at why the cross is so wonderful to those of us who follow Jesus, even though that was never the Roman government’s intent.

In today’s message, we are going to continue our study of the names of God. Specifically, we’re going to talk about how God is our shepherd and how He takes care of us no matter what we’re walking through. Let’s dive in.

In this series called, “What's In a Name?” we are looking at the different names of God. We have already looked at 6 of the 12 names. Today, we will take another step and look at some more names that will help us gain a better understanding of God. If there was ever a time when we need to understand who God is, it is now. Our world is so unstable with all kinds of thoughts, ideas, and philosophies around who God is. So as His followers, we need to be rooted in the character of God and what God reveals about Himself through His names.

In today’s message, we are going to continue our discussion on the names of God and learn more about the character of the God we serve the names He is given in Scripture. Let’s dive in.

In the midst of whatever you are going through today, you need to remember who God is. I know many people are going through difficult seasons in their lives. Although you might want God to immediately remedy that situation, you need to look to Him first. The reason you need to look to Him is that He is in charge. When we are oppressed, disappointed, and brokenhearted, healing begins when we understand who God is. When things come unraveled in our lives, and when fear seems to be the entree we are supposed to eat, we can find great peace in God. So with this in mind, let’s continue in our series as we discuss the names of God and learn more about who He says He is.

As we begin this new series, we’re going to study the different names of God. God wants us to see who He is and has allowed His character to be revealed specifically in 12 different names. Names are very, very important. God reveals Himself through His names. He reveals Himself through what He calls Himself. So we’re going to get to learn a lot about God throughout this study as we break down each of His different names.

In today’s message, we are going to be focusing on the words of the Great Commission. These verses are the walking orders of the church. In the last several decades, the church has embraced the community of business leaders who have bought into the need for a vision statement. We need to have a mission statement. We need to have a purpose and a direction. And while I understand the value of that, we already have a mission and a purpose, and that is the Great Commission. It was the very thing that set the first generation of believers on course, therefore it should also place the last generation on course.

In today’s message, we are going to be focusing on the words of the Great Commission. These verses are the walking orders of the church. In the last several decades, the church has embraced the community of business leaders who have bought into the need for a vision statement. We need to have a mission statement. We need to have a purpose and a direction. And while I understand the value of that, we already have a mission and a purpose, and that is the Great Commission. It was the very thing that set the first generation of believers on course, therefore it should also place the last generation on course.

Today’s message is without a doubt one of the most important sermons I’ve ever delivered. This is not a political sermon; rather, this is Biblical instruction. As believers, we need to be linked with the nation of Israel. We need to support them. We need to pray for them because God’s Word instructs us to do so. But why is that the case? That’s the exact question we’re going to be answering today.

Today’s message is without a doubt one of the most important sermons I’ve ever delivered. This is not a political sermon; rather, this is Biblical instruction. As believers, we need to be linked with the nation of Israel. We need to support them. We need to pray for them because God’s Word instructs us to do so. But why is that the case? That’s the exact question we’re going to be answering today.

My job as a pastor is to make sure that God's people are equipped to do the work of ministry. One of the things that I am charged with doing is teaching people how to pray. With many of us, we wonder why our prayers don't get answered. Today, I hope that our focus on being aligned to pray will challenge you and encourage you. I pray for the light to go on in your hearts and in your lives so that you can align your prayers with God’s will and, as a result, see your prayers answered.

My job as a pastor is to make sure that God's people are equipped to do the work of ministry. One of the things that I am charged with doing is teaching people how to pray. With many of us, we wonder why our prayers don't get answered. Today, I hope that our focus on being aligned to pray will challenge you and encourage you. I pray for the light to go on in your hearts and in your lives so that you can align your prayers with God’s will and, as a result, see your prayers answered.

We must understand that God wants His children to be praying. Today’s key Scripture verse is very clear, “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” This is not because of how we have lived, but because God has declared us righteous in Christ. Jesus is powerful. Our prayer life is powerful and effective. Is there anything happening in your life that is keeping you from getting through to God in your prayer life? I believe there are three things that can hinder you from getting through to God when it comes to prayer, and we’re going to look at those threethings in today’s message.

We must understand that God wants His children to be praying. Today’s key Scripture verse is very clear, “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” This is not because of how we have lived, but because God has declared us righteous in Christ. Jesus is powerful. Our prayer life is powerful and effective. Is there anything happening in your life that is keeping you from getting through to God in your prayer life? I believe there are three things that can hinder you from getting through to God when it comes to prayer, and we’re going to look at those threethings in today’s message.

Today’s key passage from Acts is a great commentary on what every believer needs to continue to follow Jesus. Last week, we talked about how we need to be strengthened, we need to be encouraged, and we need to be organized. But that is only half of the list. In this message, we’re going to discuss three more things that every believer needs in order to live a life that is worthy of the calling given to each of us by God.

Today’s key passage from Acts is a great commentary on what every believer needs to continue to follow Jesus. Last week, we talked about how we need to be strengthened, we need to be encouraged, and we need to be organized. But that is only half of the list. In this message, we’re going to discuss three more things that every believer needs in order to live a life that is worthy of the calling given to each of us by God.

In today’s key passage in the book of Acts, we learn that Paul and Barnabas had been on a missionary journey, and God used them to plant many churches. It was an exciting journey and a very successful journey for these two men. They had two different kinds of ministry. One ministry was to the lost, winning people to faith in Christ. The other ministry was developing those who were brand-new believers. In this particular section of Scripture, we find some important things about what every believer needs, and we’re going to break down each of those needs into more detail.