Beach Family Worship Center Sermon Audio

3/9- Receving What You Say

March 3- The Power of Your Words

February 23- How to Study the Bible- Bob Zupcic

February 2- Family Worship Sunday

Pastor emphasizes the importance of developing spiritual disciplines as a believer. He outlines 7 key disciplines:1. Attending church regularly - Making it a priority to be in church whenever the doors are open.2. Servanthood - Serving the church and others without expecting anything in return. Following Jesus' example of coming to serve, not be served.3. Prayer - Developing a consistent prayer life, not just praying when in need. Seeing prayer as two-way communication with God.4. Fasting - Regularly denying the flesh through fasting, to strengthen the spirit. Fasting is a biblical discipline, not just an occasional practice.5. Tithing - Faithfully giving the first 10% of one's income to God, trusting Him to provide. Tithing should be a disciplined habit, not dependent on one's financial situation.6. Meditation on God's Word - Meditating on Scripture day and night to receive revelation and experience God's peace.7. Controlled, disciplined behavior in all areas of life as a believer. The speaker shares how he has applied these disciplines over 30 years of ministry.

Pastor is teaching about the importance of obedience, faith, and overcoming the mental and spiritual strongholds that prevent them from entering the "Promised Land" of abundant life.The key themes include:- Obedience brings God's blessings, while disobedience leads to wandering in the wilderness. - The congregation needs to be equipped as "warriors" in God's kingdom, not just passive believers. - Overcoming the "ites" (habits, addictions, past issues) through renewing the mind with God's Word is crucial. - Having godly strongholds and a mindset of faith, not fear, is what allows believers to possess their inheritance. - Pastor uses the biblical story of the Israelites sending spies into Canaan as an illustration of the difference between faith and fear.Overall, the sermon is focused on empowering the congregation to walk in the fullness of what God has for them by addressing the mental and spiritual barriers that hold them back.

A message focused on the key requirements God has for his people, as outlined in the Bible. He emphasizes three main things God requires: to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God.Pastor contrasts this with the tendency of the church to place too many burdens and regulations on new Christians, causing them to become discouraged and want to quit. He points to the example in the book of Acts, where the early church leaders recognized they should not put unnecessary yokes on the disciples.Pastor stresses the importance of allowing people to grow in their faith at their own pace, rather than holding them to unattainable standards. He cautions against spiritual pride and urges the congregation to approach others with love, mercy and humility.Overall, the message emphasizes the grace-filled, simplified requirements of the New Testament, in contrast to the legalism that can creep into the church. The goal is to create an environment where people feel free to grow in their relationship with God without excessive pressure or judgment.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of giving and how it unlocks miracles and blessings in one's life. Pastor uses biblical examples like the feeding of the 5,000 and the story of the rich young ruler to illustrate the principle that when you give, it will come back to you "good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over."Pastor stresses that God is not trying to take from us, but rather wants to bless us abundantly when we are obedient in our giving - whether it's giving financially, with our time and resources, or simply giving ourselves fully to God. He encourages the congregation to become generous givers, sowing seeds in faith, so they can experience God's supernatural provision and multiplication in their lives.The overall message is that the miracle you need is found in your willingness to give what you have, no matter how small it may seem. When you give in obedience, you position yourself to receive God's blessings in return.

February 19, 2025- Pastor discusses the concept of pruning in the Christian life. He explains that for many, this is a season of pruning, where God is working to remove things that are hindering spiritual growth, so that the person can bear more fruit for God's kingdom. He emphasizes the importance of remaining attached to God during this painful but necessary process, rather than trying to escape it. He provides biblical insights on the purpose and benefits of pruning.