Throughout the book of Ecclesiastes, there is a recurring theme, “all is vanity.” This theme, on the surface, seems very discouraging. It makes it sound as if life is pointless and that we live without meaning, but is that what King Solomon meant? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the true meaning of this statement in his message, Eternity Crashing In.
Ecclesiastes 3:9-13 Ecclesiastes 3:2-5 Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 Matthew 6:19-21 Luke 16:10-12 Ecclesiastes 12:1 (NLT) 1 Kings 11:4 Ecclesiastes 9:11-12 Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) Ecclesiastes 1:3 Mark 8:36-37 Psalms 144:4 1 Peter 4:17-18 Philippians 2:12
So many of us struggle to make time for God. God is usually a last priority. Work, school, family, entertainment, socialization, etc. all take priority over God in the majority of Christians’ lives. Many cling to this statement, “God just wants me to be happy,” but is that true? Is this life just about our carnal happiness or is there a deeper meaning to our lives? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the importance of building the Temple of God in his message, Bags With Holes.
Haggai 1:3-4 Ezra 1:2-4 Ezra 3:3a (NLT) Jeremiah 30:6 (NLT) 1 Corinthians 2:9 John 4:21-24 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Mark 16:15b-16 Proverbs 11:30b Matthew 28:19-20 Haggai 1:7-11 Haggai 1:2 2 Samuel 21:1 2 Samuel 21:14 2 Corinthians 10:4-6 (NKJV)
In life, we all have ups and downs. Life is filled with both good and bad. There’s no way to avoid the bad; it comes with the good. Most people will define this as life having hills and valleys. In other words, you’re either in the good or in the bad, but is this what God says? What does the Bible say about life? Join Rev. Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to life works in his message, When Life Happens Pt. 2: Life’s Railroad Tracks.
Each and every Christian on earth has some form of trial. Each one of us is tested, but why? Are we tested and facing trials because we’ve made mistakes, or are these God-ordained? How can the enemy attack the people of God? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he explains the purpose of trial in his message, When Life Happens Pt. 1: Welcome To The Crucible.
Job 2:7-10 Job 1:6 Job 1:7-12 Job 2:2-6 Mark 9:23b Mark 9:22b Zechariah 13:9 John 18:11 Matthew 26:53 Hebrews 9:22 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 2 Corinthians 12:9
As time goes on, our world has become darker and darker. Each generation believes they will be the last, but is it possible that we will be the final generation before the Good LORD returns? From the spiritual battles of our time and the rise of worldwide challenges to faith, what can we do? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he unpacks the prophetic warnings throughout Scripture in his message, World Under Attack Pt. 12: The End of the End.
5 And the beast was given a mouth uttering haughty and blasphemous words, and it was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months. 6 It opened its mouth to utter blasphemies against God, blaspheming his name and his dwelling, that is, those who dwell in heaven. 7 Also it was allowed to make war on the saints and to conquer them. And authority was given it over every tribe and people and language and nation, 8 and all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slain. 9 If anyone has an ear, let him hear.
Many people chase after money, fame, fortune, influence, power, etc. Because of this, the Devil is able to obtain what he truly desires, the souls of those who dwell on earth. People who are slaves to all of the temporary treasures of this world that he offers. The Devil seeks out spiritual slaves, this we know, but are there still physical slaves today in our world? And if there are, are there can’t be many, can there? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he sheds some light on the true evils of this world in his message, World Under Attack Pt. 11: Souls For Sale.
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Souls For Sale
9 And the kings of the earth, who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her, will weep and wail over her when they see the smoke of her burning. 10 They will stand far off, in fear of her torment, and say, “Alas! Alas! You great city, you mighty city, Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.” 11 And the merchants of the earth weep and mourn for her, since no one buys their cargo anymore, 12 cargo of gold, silver, jewels, pearls, fine linen, purple cloth, silk, scarlet cloth, all kinds of scented wood, all kinds of articles of ivory, all kinds of articles of costly wood, bronze, iron and marble, 13 cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, frankincense, wine, oil, fine flour, wheat, cattle and sheep, horses and chariots, and slaves, that is, human souls.
Once a year, many Christians celebrate the holiday Halloween. Many churches have Trunk or Treats as an outreach program aiming to usher in new members. Even though the Church is the Bride of Christ, so many still participate in a day that seems to be nothing but darkness. Their claim for why it’s not a big deal? Because the Devil doesn’t own any days and the Holy Spirit doesn’t take days off; therefore, allowing your child to dress up in harmless costumes and go from door to door collecting candy from friends and neighbors is nothing but a tradition passed down from generation to generation. But what if there’s something more sinister happening in the spiritual realm that we can’t see with our naked eye? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the spiritual tactics of the enemies in his message, World Under Attack Pt. 10: Partaking From Two Tables.
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Partaking From Two Tables
14 Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. 15 I speak as to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. 16 The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? 17 Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread. 18 Consider the people of Israel: are not those who eat the sacrifices participants in the altar? 19 What do I imply then? That food offered to idols is anything, or that an idol is anything? 20 No, I imply that what pagans sacrifice they offer to demons and not to God. I do not want you to be participants with demons. 21 You cannot drink the cup of the LORD and the cup of demons. You cannot partake of the table of the LORD and the table of demons. 22 Shall we provoke the LORD to jealousy? Are we stronger than He?
With each generation, the world gets more and more evil. It gets more and more wicked. Is it because evil has become more powerful than good, and darkness has overcome the light? Or is there another explanation for the state of the world? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the cause of the trajectory of the world in his sobering message, World Under Attack Pt. 9: The Silence of Men.
1 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: 2 a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; 3 a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 4 a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 5 a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; 6 a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; 7 a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; 8 a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace.
The world we live in is filled with lies and deceit. It seems as if every action described as being for our good was actually designed to be for our destruction. Is this true? And if it is, will there ever be justice? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he gives us a glimpse behind the curtain in his message, World Under Attack Pt. 8: No One Sees.
Isaiah 47:10-13
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10 You felt secure in your wickedness. ‘No one sees me,’ you said. But your ‘wisdom’ and ‘knowledge’ have led you astray, and you said, ‘I am the only one, and there is no other.’ 11 So disaster will overtake you, and you won’t be able to charm it away. Calamity will fall upon you, and you won’t be able to buy your way out. A catastrophe will strike you suddenly, one for which you are not prepared. 12 Now use your magical charms! Use the spells you have worked at all these years! Maybe they will do you some good. Maybe they can make someone afraid of you. 13 All the advice you receive has made you tired. Where are all your astrologers, those stargazers who make predictions each month? Let them stand up and save you from what the future holds.
Isaiah 47:10-13 (NLT)
21 Then Jesus asked them, “Would anyone light a lamp and then put it under a basket or under a bed? Of course not! A lamp is placed on a stand, where its light will shine. 22 For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light. 23 Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.”
Our society has progressed from the middle ages. We’ve had technological advancements that have affected every part of our lives. We’re constantly advancing in medicine, as well, yet the world seems to have more medical issues and sicknesses. Why does it seem that the more we progress and advance, the more health issues we seem to have? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the seemingly sinister acts behind the curtain in his message, World Under Attack Pt. 7: Primum Non Nocere.
Proverbs 1:20-22 James 4:4 Proverbs 1:23-33 Psalms 103:13
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20 Wisdom shouts in the streets. She cries out in the public square. 21 She calls to the crowds along the main street, to those gathered in front of the city gate: 22 “How long, you simpletons, will you insist on being simpleminded? How long will you mockers relish your mocking? How long will you fools hate knowledge?”
Proverbs 1:20-22 (NLT)
4 You adulterers! Don’t you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again: If you want to be a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of God. 5 Do you think the Scriptures have no meaning? They say that God is passionate that the spirit He has placed within us should be faithful to Him. 6 And He gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 7 So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.
