Tri-County Christian Center

“The Ball Is In Your Court” – “Easter Sunday 2025”

“The Ball Is In Your Court” – “Easter Sunday 2025” –
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
God give us the ability to reject Him so we could choose Him.
Marriage is the picture of our relationship with God.
The lord is my Rock and my Fortress. Psalms 18:6-15
The Throne of Heaven – Revelations 4:4-8
God’s Everlasting Love
Romans 8:31-33 What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? (32) He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all--how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? (33) Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies.

“The eyes of The Lord” – “Jonathan Defeats the Philistines”

“The eyes of The Lord” – “Jonathan Defeats the Philistines” –
1 Samuel 14:6 Jonathan said to his young armor-bearer, "Come, let's go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised fellows. Perhaps the LORD will act in our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few."
The Lord is with you when you are with Him.
Jonathan was with God. He served God.
When the Lord works with us, things change.
2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. You have done a foolish thing, and from now on you will be at war."
Man is with God first then He is with us.
God is looking for those whose hearts are fully His.
Psalms 33:18 But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,

“The Triumphant Entry” – “Palm Sunday”

“The Triumphant Entry” – “Palm Sunday” –
Lord, help us recognize the time it is.  The time of your visitation.
Matthew 21:9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Hosanna in the highest!"
Matthew 21:10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, "Who is this?"
The 3 “W”s – 1. Word of God, 2. Worship 3. Whip
Luke 19:41-42 As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, "If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace--but now it is hidden from your eyes.

“Returning to the Fear of the Lord”

“Returning to the Fear of the Lord” – “Church Awakening Conference” – 1 Samuel 13 – Three excuses 1 The men were scattering. 2 Samuel did not come at the set time. 3 Because Samuel was late, Saul felt compelled to offer the burnt offering. - God wants people who are after his own heart. - We need the presence of God, what does that look like? - What is the definition of Revival? Revival is the overwhelming sense of Gods presence. - God is making his way back into our society. - God uses the broken pieces in our lives to minister to other people.

“Do Not Forget the Lord - Part 2”

“Do Not Forget the Lord- Part 2” – “Our Nation Needs to Be Under God!” – Psalms 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance. * To do great things, the Spirit of the Lord needs to come upon us. * If we want to do things, we need his power. - Samuel's Farewell Address * 1 Samuel 12:14-15 If you fear the LORD and serve and obey him and do not rebel against his commands, and if both you and the king who reigns over you follow the LORD your God--good! But if you do not obey the LORD, and if you rebel against his commands, his hand will be against you, as it was against your fathers. - When Israel served the Lord and followed the word of God they became stronger. * 1 Samuel 12:24 But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you

“Do Not Forget the Lord - Part 1”

“Do Not Forget the Lord - Part 1” – “Promised Land was on the West side of the Johan.” – 1 Samuel 11:1-15 – Saul defeats the Ammonites * The 2 tribes were separated geographically. * Don’t make treaties with the enemy. * Don’t join in with those who do not have the same biblical view as you. * God wants us to be together. - 1 Samuel 11:6 When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God came upon him in power, and he burned with anger. - Confirm Your Calling and Election * 2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. * Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.

“The Father Heart of God”

“The Father Heart of God” – “God has something planned for you!” - 1 Samuel 8:19-22 The Lord Grants Israel’s Request * The bible is God’s personal reference. * God does not change from the Old Testament to the New Testament. * God’s was are always best. - 1 Samuel 9 Saul Chosen to Be King * 1 Samuel 9:6 But the servant replied, "Look, in this town there is a man of God; he is highly respected, and everything he says comes true. Let's go there now. Perhaps he will tell us what way to take." - Everything happens for a reason, “NO”, there is a reason everything happens. - * God determines our steps but he does not determine how we will respond. * God askes us, how are you going to respond. * Be faithful where you are serving! God has something planned for you.

“Making America Good Again”

“Making America Good Again” – “Israel Demands a King” - Samuel's Warning Against Kings - 1 Samuel 8:9 Now listen to them; but warn them solemnly and let them know what the king who will reign over them will do." - Three Things 1. God is still with those children that are not right with God right now. * God will use your life to speak to your children. * You are not responsible for their choices. 2. The world is going to hate us just like they hated Jesus. 3. Political problems were rooted in their spiritual problem. * 1 Samuel 8:7-8 And the LORD told him: "Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected me as their king. As they have done from the day I brought them up out of Egypt until this day, forsaking me and serving other gods, so they are doing to you.

“Redeeming the Past”

“Redeeming the Past” – “Forgiveness vs. Redemption” – 1 Samuel 7 – Samuel Judges Israel * 1 Samuel 7:14 The towns from Ekron to Gath that the Philistines had captured from Israel were restored to her, and Israel delivered the neighboring territory from the power of the Philistines. And there was peace between Israel and the Amorites. - You can get buried by the things in your life. * Romans 4:7-8 "Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him." * Romans 8:1-2 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. - What man needs is not the discharge of all conflict but to stand up and address it. * Don’t stop praying. * Don’t take a vacation, keep trusting God. * Allows the truth of God to transform our minds. * • You can’t afford to surrender. God is redeeming us for His purpose. -Don’t stop seeking Him, He will redeem our lives. * Ephesians 5:15 Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise,

“What It Says”

“What It Says” – “James 1:22 Hearing and Doing the Word” – James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. * Jesus in or life changes who we are. * Matthew 5:15-16 Salt and Light - What we hear is what we should do and it equals the testimony we have with those around us. * Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 1 Be quick to listen 2. Be careful of what we say 3. Slow to become angry * Wisdom can be the category under which these thing fall. - Proverbs 8 The Blessing of wisdom * Proverbs 8:1 Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?