1purpose Church

This year we have decided to join A21 for their 6th annual Walk For Freedom on October 19th. #WalkForFreedom is a global event that raises awareness and funds for the fight against human trafficking. We are fundraising because we know that our efforts can be the difference between slavery and freedom for many. And even though each of us can’t do everything we can all do something. And when we come together to advance the fight against slavery we can be the reason that a child is prevented from being forced to beg on the streets of Thailand—the reason that there is someone to pick up a hotline call from a victim at 3am in South Africa— the reason a survivor finds healing and restoration through our Freedom Center in America. Our giving and fundraising efforts make it all possible.Click on the link to join our team.Join Team PurposeLet’s show the Bahamas what focused Purpose looks like. Click on this link to see your opportunity to be a part of something greater than ourselves.#HelpBahamasNowIf you would like t

Let’s show the Bahamas what focused Purpose looks like. Click on this link to see your opportunity to be a part of something greater than ourselves.#HelpBahamasNowIf you would like to partner up with us in the form of giving click here. https://onepurpose.church/ways-to-giveGiving is not an obligation but an opportunity. 

Therefore submit yourself to GodJames 4:7Why do we struggle to keep face and we choose our pride over our healing. We need to be willing to be humble so we can admit our, bitterness, anger, pride hurt. Be willing to submit or surrender to it to God so that He will do the work. To move from one place to another we need to  be humble, and submit , whatever the “it” is  to God so you can move from the place of being “ok” into being in a place of abundance.

On the Verge of Success  Are you ready for success? I’m sure you are, I know I am. The Bible is filled with Gods promises for our lives, promises to give and prosper us in so many ways. In this message we take a closer look at Deuteronomy 6:10 and also Chapter 8. We see God promise to bless us and to gives us abundance, but did you ever read through verse 12? He also gives us a warning, because He wants to bless us, and with that blessing He wants us to be able to enjoy it and send it forward for generations to come. Get ready to be Blessed. 

But what if I go?  Who really likes to make decisions? I sometimes have a hard time choosing between a Tall or a Venti at Starbucks. But that decisions is so insignificant compared to the decision that Esther had to make. This message will open your eyes to some basic yet profound 1-2-3’s that will help you set yourself up for success the next time you have to make a chose between whats behind door #1 or door #2. 

The book of Ruth is a small book with a powerful and profound message. In this message we walk with Naomi and feel her anguish when all the men in her life are taken away from her. Hardships happen, Bitterness happens, but what separates the champions from the bench warmers is that the champions don’t give up, the keep moving forward. And when it comes to Gods perfect plan for our lives, the reward is much greater than a trophy or a metal. Listen to this podcast and get ready to learn some very helpful insight in running the race. 

 The story of Jonah has been told many times. We have heard his story as children in colorful cartoons and as adults we learn about his disobedience. In this message we look at some of the events that lead to his frustration and why his first choice is Tarshish and not Nineveh. We also get a glimpse at what he must have felt when faced with the decision to choose a boat and a destination. 

What About Love ?   1 Corinthians 13: 1-7  13 If I speak in the tongues[a] of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,[b] but do not have love, I gain nothing. 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.  This passage is usually shared at weddings and at important family gatherings. Today we want to look at this scripture from the perspective of our everyday Christ walk. Love endures. This means : Love is forever,  its not for a sea

Rejoice  | Remove |  Remember   Ecclesiastes 11:7- 10    1. Rejoice   Breath and embrace the journey. Life is full of ups and downs. When you're in a “down” change your lens of perspective and see it as an opportunity to learn, and rejoice.  Because no matter what you're going through, if it rattles you that much, chances are it will not happen again. So Breath in…. Breath out. Take a picture and move on.   2. Remove  in Verse 10 it says: 10 So then, banish anxiety from your heart  and cast off the troubles of your body  Remove the regret, the sorrow and all the things that keep you in the cave of bitterness, anger and depression. Remember the saying “ This too shall pass”.  Whatever your age is, your only this age once. Live it to the fullest and remove from your life everything and everyone that is on a mission to bring you down. Remember that tomorrow is  not guaranteed to anyone, so make today count.   3. Remember  In Ecclesiastes 12 it says, Remember your creator.  It good to have fun, live car

A Fathers Love   Romans 8:28-31   28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.   We are Called.  In these verses it shows us that God does not only do one thing, His blessings and abundance is piled on one after the other. And if illustrates how God is a God of order. You are called and when you answer the call you are justified, and because you have answered the call and have been justified, THEN he lifts you up. C’mon – God is a Good Good God!!!!  1. We strive to fulfill the emptiness that we feel with “things” (i.e.: material things, Drugs, People).  But the emptiness that we fill cannot be filled with THINGS it can only be filled with the Love of God. A lo

What’s the Name you call your Father?    In this message we learn some of the names that are used in the Bible to describe some of the attributes of God.  What important to understand is that this is by no means a complete list and the other takeaway from this message is to know that 1 name is more complex and profound than we sometime give it credit for. I’m going to list them here and you will receive all the awesome insight as you listen to the Podcast.       Name           Meaning El Shaddai       Lord GOD Almighty  Yahweh Lord Jehovah  - The name Yahweh can be found over 6,500 times in the old testament.  Jehovah NissiThe Lord is my Banner   Jehovah RaphaThe Lord who heals   Jehovah JirehThe Lord will Provide  

Who’s Your Daddy? ( Part 1) Yes, He is all that and More For every battles, stumbling blocks and challenges that we face, God is there to see us through it. God is Holy, Faithful and Good and loves us through everything.  Let’s take a look at some of the Gods Traits God Is Holy So I said: “Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.”Isaiah 6:5 God Is Faithful The Bible ends with the ringing declaration: “These words are faithful and true” (Revelation 22:6). He who promised is faithful.Hebrews 10:23 God Is Good God’s goodness is a demonstration of his His generosity. God’s quality of goodness means so much more than only His generosity, it also includes His infinitely generosity toward us. God longs to bring abundant blessings to all of His creation. I will meditate on the glorious splendour of Your majesty, and on Your wondrous works. Men shall speak of the might of Your awesome acts, a

Hide or Ride   1 Samuel 30:1-8 David and his men reached Ziklag on the third day. Now the Amalekites had raided the Negev and Ziklag. They had attacked Ziklag and burned it, 2 and had taken captive the women and everyone else in it, both young and old. They killed none of them, but carried them off as they went on their way. 3 When David and his men reached Ziklag, they found it destroyed by fire and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive. 4 So David and his men wept aloud until they had no strength left to weep. 5 David’s two wives had been captured—Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal of Carmel. 6 David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God. 7 Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelek, “Bring me the ephod.” Abiathar brought it to him, 8 and David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I pursue this raiding party? Will I overtake them?” “P

 Your Body , Whose Temple?   God created us to be whole.  “Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful.” 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24   Sin is what brought us sickness in all areas of our lives – Physical, and Spiritual  For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 1 Corinthians 15:22   In Christ we are made whole again  Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17   We are always given a choice – When we choose life, a healthy life, we are better prepared to do what He has called us to do.  Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2 

Mothers Day Message  Women we can Learn from   This message is about the courage, faith and wisdom.  We are talking about women who broke precedence and others women who stood firm when everything and everyone around them crumble to the ground. All of these women, like so many of us today, have more than one story, but in this message I want to focus on key lessons that we can learn from each one.  Martha –  Faith  Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask. (John 11:21-22 NIV).   We learn the importance of trusting God regardless of what the circumstance look like.  Ester – Influence  “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14).  In Esters story we see how the courage to do what is right can change the t

Its Already Mine  Joshua 14:6-12   In Joshua 14:6 then we see Caleb coming before Joshua with a request. His request recorded in vs. 12 is simple, “give me this mountain.”  What contributed to Caleb’s success?  I. He possessed a “different spirit.” (Num. 14:24)  New Testament reflection of Numbers 14:24 2 Tim. 1:7 “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”   2. Caleb followed God Completely (Num. 14:24; Deut 1:36)) Joshua 14:8 – Caleb’s confession of faith.  3. Caleb was confident of his own strength. (Josh. 14:10-11) Caleb knew that he would have use his God given strength and go out and  fight for his inheritance   4. Caleb was patiently persistent.  He waited 45 years. He never gave up hope and never gave into despair. With his faith in God he was able to conquer the land and take what God had promised him so many years ago.  

ENOUGH!  It’s time to say Enough….. You are in a fight whether you like it or not… you are fighting against The devil  The world  Yourself The greatest struggle is within you because of our tendency towards self-sabotage   To win the battle within…. Starts by declaring war  Nothing great has ever been done with half of someone’s heart  What are you focusing on, what is occupying your thoughts You are what you think  Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV) For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. You can change the way you feel by changing the way you think How you fight your inner war determines how you fight your external battles. Negative thoughts cant lead to a positive life  Colossians 3:1–2 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.  Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and

 When Jesus spoke the very first words and prayed, "Father, forgive them for they don't even know what they are doing."  Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." John 19:28A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus' lips. John 19:29   Telelestai: "It is finished", Greek word, tetelestai (te-tel-les'-ty). this word means: To end, to complete, to execute, or to discharge a debt. The bad news is, even though He finished, you haven't. None of us have.. “I know your deeds; you have a reputation for being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God.” Rev 3:1-2  We have unfinished business. What is your Unfinished business?  We are going to make a commitment. Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness