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.

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.

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.