Sunday, February 23, 2025

Multiply Forgiveness - Pastor Steven Roberts | Journey Church


 In our Christian journey, forgiveness is essential. We must continually extend forgiveness to others. To receive God's forgiveness, we must also forgive those who wrong us. Holding on to unforgiveness will only breed more unforgiveness. Forgiveness isn't about keeping track, it's about letting go. Avoid harboring unforgiveness in your heart.

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Disappointment or Appointment? Work It Out | Legacy Church


From Pastor Steve Smothermon - Legacy Church - Albuquerque, New Nexico

Expectation plus reality oftentimes results in disappointment.

Expectations:

Disappointment is the feeling of being unhappy because something that you hoped for or expected did not happen or because someone or something was not as good as you expected. If not addressed properly, disappointment will result in negativity, pessimism, and bitterness. It may result in our becoming critical of God because we will end up blaming Him for inaction or for not being fair in our time of need.

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Happiness Doesn't Come From More - Overcoming the 'If I Had More' Mindset | Legacy Church

Written By Ken Hulsey

Have you ever listened to a sermon and felt like the pastor was speaking directly to you? Have you ever felt like God was trying to tell you something? I had a similar experience a couple of years ago when I listened to a sermon by Pastor Steve Smothermon of Legacy Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico on YouTube.

As Pastor Smothermon talked about his own life journey - from being a UPS driver in Tulsa, to attending Bible college, to becoming a pastor in Roswell, and eventually leading the thriving Legacy Church - I found myself drawing parallels to my own experiences. Just like him, I had complained and longed for something more at every stage, whether it was being unhappy in Albuquerque, griping about the politics and cost of living in California, or simply not feeling at home in Louisiana.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Spiritual Revival in Central Louisiana - Journey Church Pineville | Joy in Trials: The Secret to Triumph Living


 Photo and Story by Ken Hulsey

In the modern Christian church, two prominent preaching styles prevail. The first style, adopted by many popular megachurches, portrays Christian life as an existence of sunshine, rainbows, and joyful feelings. In contrast, the other style focuses on the hard truths about a life devoted to serving Jesus Christ. It is this latter, no-nonsense approach that Pastor James W. Greer and his team at Journey Church in Pineville embrace.

The messages preached from Journey's pulpit every Sunday are straightforward sermons filled with spiritual truths applicable to real-life situations. Journey Church has two guiding mottos: "You Can't Do Life Alone" and "Helping Those Far From Christ Grow Closer To Christ." Pastor Greer understands his congregation faces genuine problems and suffering, so he speaks honestly about these issues and teaches practical spiritual principles to help people cope.

Sunday, January 26, 2025

A Tale of Two Hearts - Pastor Leanne Matthesius | Awaken Church


One can have a heart towards Godly leadership, and another could have a heart of worldly leadership. In this insightful message, Ps. Leanne helps us decipher between the two leadership styles.

Sunday, February 12, 2023

Pastor Steven Roberts - Journey Church - Assemble | You Have A Calling


 You have a calling. Everyone is important and has a purpose. When God calls us, we must answer correctly. He will equip us with what we need to use our gifts. No one person is more than the other. God is still calling and using gifts. We only need to answer the call.


You Have A Calling

Everyone is important. (1 Corinthians 12:15-22, NKJV)

Every person is just as important, whether you are seen out front or behind the scenes, God knows.

Everyone has a calling. (Isaiah 6:8, NKJV)

“Here am I, send me!” will be your response when you are right with God and cleaned from sins. Sins, worry, too many pleasures, and the wrong use of riches will cause is not to hear from God. (Psalm 66:18, NLT2; Luke 8:7, NIV) When we learn and use our spiritual gift or gifts, God gives us the special endowments of supernatural energy. (1 Corinthians 12:1, AMP) This is not a work you do for the church, it’s a wonder you experience.

Gifts God uses today: (1 Corinthians 1:22, NKJV; 1 Peter 4:10-11, CEV; Romans 12:6-8, NKJV; 1 Corinthians 13:8, NKJV)

Speaking Gifts – words of wisdom, prophecy, evangelism, pastor-teacher, and teaching.
Service Gifts – administration, exhortation, faith, giving, help, serving, and mercy.
Sign Gifts – distinguishing of spirits, miracles, and healings.

Journey Church
2900 Donahue Ferry Rd, Pineville, LA 71360
Phone (318) 640-1273
Website https://jcpineville.com/











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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Pastor Steven Roberts - Journey Church - Say it, Do it, Be it


 When nice thoughts come to you, say them aloud. If there is a time you wish to do something special or unique, you should. When you feel things need to be different, you be the change.


Say it, Do it, Be it

When you think of something good, say it.
Hebrews 3:13, AMP

When you think of something special, do it.
James 4:17, AMP

When you want something different, be it.
Romans 12:2, NLT

Journey Church
2900 Donahue Ferry Rd, Pineville, LA 71360
Phone (318) 640-1273
Website https://jcpineville.com/

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Pastor Leanne Matthesius - Awaken Church - When the House of the Priest Doesn’t Feel Like the House of the Father


In this powerful message, Ps. Leanne reads Judges 19 and uncovers how the spirit of the world will hide under the veil of religion. This message will strengthen our discernment on how the spirit of the world operates and will empower to operate with the spirit of God.


Awaken Church
7620 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

Just A Thought From Pastor Steve Smothermon: Stick-to-itiveness


 In order to achieve anything in this life, we must be determined. Being determined is: having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it; having made up your mind that you are going to do something and that you will not allow anyone or anything to stop you; not being weak or uncertain.

Purposefulness:

The only way to see your dreams and desires come to pass is to be determined. It’s making up your mind about something and sticking to it. When you are determined, it increases your chances of being successful. If you stay focused and keep a good attitude, you will eventually see your hopes and dreams come to pass.

Persistence:

Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not: unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent (Calvin Coolidge).

Passion:

Whatever you do, do with determination. You have one life to live; do your work with passion, and give your best. Whether you want to be a chef, doctor, actor, or a mother, be passionate to get the best results. It’s the determined people who succeed and get ahead in this life.

Let’s all be more decisive with our lives, and watch what God can do.

Just a thought,

PSS

Legacy Church
7201 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
Phone (505) 831-0961
Website https://www.legacychurchnm.com

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Pastor James W. Greer - Journey Church - His Needs Her Needs: How to Have Your Greatest Needs Met


In a marriage, both husband and wife have needs. To meet these needs, there must be trust; trust in the Lord and in each other.


Discover How to Have Your Greatest Needs Met | His Needs, Her Needs
Her need for openness and honesty.

Gives them a sense of security; this builds trust and intimacy. Our first trust must be in the Lord. (Proverbs 3:5-10, NKJV) Right trust gives us the right direction. The best thing you and your mate could ever do is to put both your trust in the Lord and then in each other. Love is given, but lasting intimate trust is built over time and through the right behavior and actions. (1 Peter 4:8, NKJV)

His need for physical attractiveness. (1 Peter 3:3-5, TLB)

Your husband married you because he first loved the way you look and then for your sweetness. As the marriage continues in time, it takes a more intimate and personal relationship to last. Looking attractive for your spouse is like depositing love units into his life. Ask your husband what he likes, not just your girlfriends. After all, who are you trying to please?

She needs and wants intimate conversation.

Real conversation that focuses on personal interests, problems, events, and things you would not tell just anyone. Everyone needs a mate they can talk to about personal information just between them. Conversation with each other becomes a great part of meeting each other’s emotional needs. (Song of Songs 4:1-7, TLB)

Journey Church
2900 Donahue Ferry Rd, Pineville, LA 71360
Phone (318) 640-1273
Website https://jcpineville.com/

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