Category: Messages

Posted on

When the Day of Pentecost Had Fully Come

Acts 2 starts out by stating, “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come,” Here’s the scene, all of Jesus’ followers were together in one accord in the Upper Room. Then suddenly the power of the Holy Spirit rushed over them like a rushing wind. They were filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other tongues. So, the question then is why does this matter? Why does it matter that they were all together? What does this have to do with the Day of Pentecost? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the importance of Acts 2 in his message, When the Day of Pentecost Had Fully Come.

Acts 2:1-4
Leviticus 23:9-11
1 Corinthians 15:20-21
Acts 26:23
Leviticus 23:15-17, 20-21
1 Corinthians 1:22
Ephesians 1:13
Acts 8:18
Acts 2:6
Acts 2:5
1 Corinthians 4:20

When the Day of Pentecost Had Fully Come

The Power of the Holy Spirit

The arrival of the Holy Spirit and His power.

1 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.

5 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. 6 And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. 7 And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? 8 And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? 9 Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, 11 both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians—we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.” 12 And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” 13 But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.”

Acts 2:1-13

Back to Special Occasion Messages?

Similar Content

Like and Share This:
Posted on

Take The Blinders Off

Have the Church’s spiritual eyes grown shut? Have we lost our way? Have we become a modern-day Eli, watching as sin corrupts our world, our country, our city, our churches, our homes, and have done nothing? As a Church, have we allowed the flame that was once strong, was once burning on fire for God, have we allowed that flame to grow dim to almost nothing? Join Rev. Kenny Yates as he reveals today’s Church’s connection to Eli and his two sons in his eye-opening message, Take The Blinders Off.

1 Samuel 3:1-3
1 Samuel 3:12-14
1 Samuel 1:9-10,12-18
2 Kings 4:27
Genesis 11:6-7
1 Samuel 4:18
1 Samuel 2:29
Amos 3:7

Take The Blinders Off

Eli was the judge of those days, yet the Word of the LORD was scarce. He didn’t hear from the LORD often because he allowed unrighteousness to reign free in his own household. Eli’s two sons were wicked, yet he did nothing to correct this. This is how the Church is becoming today. We no longer hear from God the way the early Church did because we allow the unrighteousness to dwell with God. We have to take the blinders off and stand for righteousness.

1 Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord in the presence of Eli. And the word of the Lord was rare in those days; there was no frequent vision. 2 At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down in his own place. 3 The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was.

1 Samuel 3:1-3

12 On that day I will fulfill against Eli all that I have spoken concerning his house, from beginning to end. 13 And I declare to him that I am about to punish his house forever, for the iniquity that he knew, because his sons were blaspheming God, and he did not restrain them. 14 Therefore I swear to the house of Eli that the iniquity of Eli’s house shall not be atoned for by sacrifice or offering forever.

1 Samuel 3:12-14

Back to Weekly Messages?

Similar Content

Like and Share This:
Posted on

Passion

Do you remember the feeling you had when you first got saved? The desire to read your Bible, to pray, to get closer to God? You were once on fire for God. You were seeking to hear from Him every Sunday morning at Church. You had passion. But as time went on, the passion slowly died. Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he explains the need for passion in the Church in his fiery message, Passion.

Revelation 2:2-5
Jeremiah 20:9
Psalms 37:4
Psalms 42:1-2

Passion

We can do as much good work as we want, but unless we have a desire for God it’s not worth anything. We have to have a love for God that burns as hot as fire.

2 I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and found them to be false. 3 I know you are enduring patiently and bearing up for my name’s sake, and you have not grown weary. 4 But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent.

Revelation 2:2-5

Back to Weekly Messages?

Similar Content

Like and Share This:
Posted on

The Wisdom of a Mother

A mother’s job isn’t easy, but it is crucial. Why? What is the importance of a mother? Isn’t the father that God focuses on? A mother is a guiding hand for her children and the glue that holds the family together. Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he delivers our 2020 Mother’s Day Message explaining three principal virtues of a mother in 2 Samuel 20:16-22 in his message, The Wisdom of a Mother.

Proverbs 22:6
2 Samuel 20:16-22
Genesis 17:9-14

The Wisdom of a Mother

Sometimes it’s easy to overlook the importance of a mother, but remember that God has a special purpose for everyone.

16 Then a wise woman called from the city, “Listen! Listen! Tell Joab, ‘Come here, that I may speak to you.’” 17 And he came near her, and the woman said, “Are you Joab?” He answered, “I am.” Then she said to him, “Listen to the words of your servant.” And he answered, “I am listening.” 18 Then she said, “They used to say in former times, ‘Let them but ask counsel at Abel,’ and so they settled a matter. 19 I am one of those who are peaceable and faithful in Israel. You seek to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why will you swallow up the heritage of the Lord?”

20 Joab answered, “Far be it from me, far be it, that I should swallow up or destroy! 21 That is not true. But a man of the hill country of Ephraim, called Sheba the son of Bichri, has lifted up his hand against King David. Give up him alone, and I will withdraw from the city.” And the woman said to Joab, “Behold, his head shall be thrown to you over the wall.” 22 Then the woman went to all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri and threw it out to Joab. So he blew the trumpet, and they dispersed from the city, every man to his home. And Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king.

2 Samuel 20:16-22

Similar Content

Like and Share This:
Posted on

Two Roads

During His earthly ministry, Jesus taught that there are two roads set before each of us. A narrow road and a broad road. One He said leads to Eternal Life, the other He said leads to Eternal Death. In our world today, there seem to be more than just two roads. There seem to be several different journeys that people claim all lead to the same destination, but is this true? Does it matter which journey we take as long as we are aiming for a certain destination? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he explains both roads and the destinations of each in his message, Two Roads.

Matthew 7:13-14
Hebrews 10:25
2 timothy 3:1-7
Luke 13:23-30

Two Roads

In life, we are each given two roads to choose from, a narrow road and a broad road. Each road has a different journey and destination.

13 Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.

Matthew 7:13-14

6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him.”

John 14:6-7

15 If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. You know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.

John 14:15-17

According to Jesus, there is only one way to the Father. There is only one way to Eternal Life, and that is through Jesus Christ. Choosing to live outside of the love and will of Jesus will lead you to Eternal Death. So choose the road less traveled by that leads to Christ Jesus.

More Weekly Messages?

Similar Content

Like and Share This:
Posted on

And They Troubled The City Exceedingly, There’s No Other Plan

When we are told we shouldn’t speak about Jesus, should we listen? Saint Francis of Assisi is attributed with saying, “Preach the Gospel always, and when necessary use words.” But was he right? Is that what we as Christians are called to do? Preach the Gospel without using words? Join Rev. Kenny Yates as he sheds some light on how Christians are called to preach the Gospel in his message And They Troubled The City Exceedingly, There’s No Other Plan.

Acts 16:19-21
Romans 10:14-17
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Acts 4:19-20
Acts 4:17

And They Troubled The City Exceedingly, There’s No Other Plan

We have to trouble the city exceedingly until we see a shift in the natural because of the supernatural. We can’t expect to plant seeds and harvest souls until you move the city until you disturb the spirits that are there. There’s no other plan. There’s no other way. We have to trouble the city exceedingly in order to see a change in our world.

17 She followed Paul and us, crying out, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to you the way of salvation.” 18 And this she kept doing for many days. Paul, having become [distressed], turned and said to the spirit, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And it came out that very hour.

19 But when her owners saw that their hope of gain was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace before the rulers. 20 And when they had brought them to the magistrates, they said, “These men are Jews, and they are disturbing our city. 21 They advocate customs that are not lawful for us as Romans to accept or practice.”

Acts 16:17-21

We can’t disturb the city unless we use our words. Life and death lie in the power of the tongue. Saint Francis of Assisi seemed to miss the entire purpose of the Great Commission. Jesus tells us to preach the Gospel and make disciples of all nations. We can’t do this unless we use our words because how can they believe in whom they have never heard of?

Back to Weekly Messages?

Similar Content

Like and Share This:
Posted on

Feast of Passover and Unleavened Bread: Part Two

Every year we celebrate Easter and/or Passover, but do we truly understand the purpose of these two significant Holidays? How is an ancient feast connected with a more recent celebration? How are Easter and Passover connected? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he explains the connection between the two in his message, Feast of Passover and Unleavened Bread: Part Two.

Exodus 12:7-20
2 Corinthians 6:2
2 Peter 3:10
1 Corinthians 5:6-8
Psalms 16:10
Acts 2:23-33
John 19:31-33
2 Timothy 4:2, 5
Galatians 1:6-7

Feast of Passover and Unleavened Bread

1 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, 2 “This month shall be for you the beginning of months. It shall be the first month of the year for you. 3 Tell all the congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month every man shall take a lamb according to their fathers’ houses, a lamb for a household. 4 And if the household is too small for a lamb, then he and his nearest neighbor shall take according to the number of persons; according to what each can eat you shall make your count for the lamb. 5 Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male a year old. You may take it from the sheep or from the goats, 6 and you shall keep it until the fourteenth day of this month, when the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill their lambs at twilight.”

14 “This day shall be for you a memorial day, and you shall keep it as a feast to the Lord; throughout your generations, as a statute forever, you shall keep it as a feast. 15 Seven days you shall eat unleavened bread. On the first day you shall remove leaven out of your houses, for if anyone eats what is leavened, from the first day until the seventh day, that person shall be cut off from Israel. 16 On the first day you shall hold a holy assembly, and on the seventh day a holy assembly. No work shall be done on those days. But what everyone needs to eat, that alone may be prepared by you. 17 And you shall observe the Feast of Unleavened Bread, for on this very day I brought your hosts out of the land of Egypt. Therefore you shall observe this day, throughout your generations, as a statute forever. 18 In the first month, from the fourteenth day of the month at evening, you shall eat unleavened bread until the twenty-first day of the month at evening. 19 For seven days no leaven is to be found in your houses. If anyone eats what is leavened, that person will be cut off from the congregation of Israel, whether he is a sojourner or a native of the land. 20 You shall eat nothing leavened; in all your dwelling places you shall eat unleavened bread.”

Exodus 12:1-6; 14-20

Back to Special Occasion Messages?

More Messages?

Part One?

Similar Content

Like and Share This:
Posted on

Feast of Passover and Unleavened Bread: Part One

Each year we celebrate Palm Sunday, but why? What’s the significance of this revered Christian Holiday? Could it be rooted in the Old Testament feast of Passover and Unleavened Bread, if so how are they connected? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens your eyes to the true purpose of Palm Sunday in his message Feast of Passover and Unleavened Bread: Part One.

Exodus 12:1-6
John 12:12-13
Mark 11:1-14:38
John 13:1-5
John 18:28
Mark 14:39-42
Matthew 21:12-13
Hebrews 3:15

Feast of Passover and Unleavened Bread

1 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, 2 “This month shall be for you the beginning of months. It shall be the first month of the year for you. 3 Tell all the congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month every man shall take a lamb according to their fathers’ houses, a lamb for a household.

4 And if the household is too small for a lamb, then he and his nearest neighbor shall take according to the number of persons; according to what each can eat you shall make your count for the lamb. 5 Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male a year old. You may take it from the sheep or from the goats, 6 and you shall keep it until the fourteenth day of this month, when the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill their lambs at twilight.”

Exodus 12:1-6

Part Two?

Back to Special Occasion Messages?

Weekly Messages?

Similar Content

Like and Share This:
Posted on

A Hunger For More

We hunger for more money. A big house. More kids. A beautiful wife. A handsome husband. But do we ever hunger for more of God? We no longer seek more of God. We’re content right where we are spiritually. Why? Why has the hunger for God dwindled in our lives? What happened to the flame we had when we were first saved? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he discusses the value of “A Hunger For More” of God.

Mark 10:17-22
Acts 2:38
Revelation 2:2-5
Revelation 3:14-16
Exodus 22:4, 7, 9
Exodus 33:17-18
Luke 10:41-42

A Hunger For More

6 Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near; 7 let the wicked forsake His way, and the unrighteous man His thoughts; let Him return to the Lord, that He may have compassion on Him, and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.

Isaiah 55:6-7

2 For He says,

“In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.”

Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.

2 Corinthians 6:2

7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

James 4:7-8

2 I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. 3 You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary.

4 Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love. 5 Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.

Revelation 2:2-5

More Weekly Messages?

Similar Content

Like and Share This:
Posted on

Getting Jesus’ Attention: On Purpose

Do you seek the LORD? Do you seek Jesus? What would you do to meet Jesus? Zacchaeus was a short man who couldn’t see Jesus above the crowds, so he ran ahead of them and climbed a tree. What’s the significance of this or his story at all? Join Reverend Kenny Yates in the final video of this three-part series, as he explains the three main lessons you can learn, from Zacchaeus, to get Jesus’ Attention On Purpose.

Luke 19:1-9
Mark 10:32
Hebrews 11:1
Isaiah 30:18
Isaiah 40:30-31
Luke 19:8
James 4:2b-3

Getting Jesus’ Attention: On Purpose

6 Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near; 7 let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that He may have compassion on him, and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.

Isaiah 55:6-7

11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. 13 You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you, declares the Lord, and I will restore your fortunes and gather you from all the nations and all the places where I have driven you, declares the Lord, and I will bring you back to the place from which I sent you into exile.

Jeremiah 29:11-14

Part One

Part Two

Back to Weekly Messages?

Similar Content

Like and Share This:
Proudly powered by WordPress