Strengthening Faith
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Understanding Our Inheritance
By Phil Beach Jr.401:05:221PE 1:1Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the significance of understanding our spiritual inheritance as outlined in 1 Peter 1. He encourages believers to recognize the transformative power of this knowledge, which can change our perspective on life and the afterlife. The sermon highlights the importance of being strengthened in faith through the understanding of the unsearchable riches we have in Christ, which equips us to serve God effectively. Beach calls for divine assistance to grasp these truths and rejoices in the hope and inheritance reserved for believers, despite the trials they may face. Ultimately, he aims to edify the congregation and deepen their faith in the promises of God.
Strengthen What Remains: Holding Fast to Our Assignment
By Mike Bickle111:03:30REV 3:2Mike Bickle emphasizes the importance of strengthening what remains in our spiritual assignments, urging the community to remember their calling and hold fast to it. He reflects on the miraculous journey of IHOP over the past 18 years, acknowledging the weaknesses and struggles of the people involved while highlighting God's faithfulness. Bickle calls for a renewed commitment to the core values and DNA of the ministry, encouraging leaders to model and insist on these principles. He warns of impending challenges and the need for a unified response to the call of God, reminding everyone that their words and actions matter in the face of adversity. Ultimately, he invites the congregation to recommit themselves to their sacred trust before the Lord.