Freedom Church Chester

Modern culture tells us “if it feels right, do it”. This lie ignores the impact our choices have on future generations and how these decisions reverberate into eternity. In his sermon, Andy draws inspiration from the book of Ruth, an historical account of redemption from poor choices. "In the days when the judges ruled there was a famine in the land, and a man of Bethlehem in Judah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons. The name of the man was Elimelech and the name of his wife Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Chilion. They were Ephrathites from Bethlehem in Judah. They went into the country of Moab and remained there. But Elimelech, the husband of Naomi, died, and she was left with her two sons. These took Moabite wives; the name of one was Orpah and the name of the other Ruth. They lived there about ten years, and both Mahlon and Chilion died, so that the woman was left without her two sons and her husband." Ruth 1:1-5, ESV

God's agenda for us is full of surprises. One of the reason God tests us is not so HE can see how we're growing and maturing, but so that WE can see how we're developing. Does pressure come between you and God? Or press you closer to God? You can entrust your soul to a faithful Creator. Jesus said, "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me." (John 14:1, NIV)

As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus answered, "It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him. We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world." Having said these things, he spat on the ground and made mud with the saliva. Then he anointed the man's eyes with the mud and said to him, "Go, wash in the pool of Siloam" (which means Sent). So he went and washed and came back seeing. John 9:1-7, ESV Rob Pomeroy, himself a father of children with special needs, speaks on the profound application of the gospel to disability. Though life may look chaotic and disastrous, God remains in control. And he does not make mistakes.

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way. Ephesians 1:18-23, NIV Keith concludes a two-part series on spiritual warfare. We’re called to be spiritual warriors and the first principle of spiritual warfare is: fight the right enemy.

‘For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms’. Eph 6:12 We need to realise the truth that our battle is not against flesh and blood. We must become men and women who live with God given authority and win victories at every level. We are called to fight…

Listen to Graham Webb speaking for 2 Corinthians. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.

Paul Jackson speaking on the Lord's prayer "Pray then like this: 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.'" Luke 11:2–4

Keith cooper speaking on the importance of a devotional time with God. Psalm 88:9 says, ‘I call to you, O Lord, every day’. Prayer is the way ordinary people experience the supernatural. We all need to grow in our knowledge of prayer. How? Pray!

Keith Cooper continues to speak on Prayer and Revival Elijah prayed: He prayed earnestly: the literal Greek reads ‘and he prayed in his prayer’. This is more than just lazy religious words… His hearts must be engaged, His emotions were involved as He connect with the spirit and will of God. There should be an equal, determination and concerned in the way you pray that comes from the heart.

Keith Cooper continues the series on Prayer... God wants you to ask and keep on asking, seek and keep on seeking knock and keep on knocking. You are to go beyond any restraint you may have, you are to be shameless in your persistence in asking in prayer. You must cling to God in your prayers and not give up until you see the results,

Keith Speaking on the important of the word of God and the Holy Spirit in Prayer... The word and the spirit are inseparable and it is the combination of prayer and Bible Reading that brings us right into the presence of God.

Keith Speaking on prayer... James 5:16, ‘The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective’. Living with un-repented sin, un-forgiveness and selfish desires will destroy your relationship with God and with others - and you will be powerless and ineffective in prayer…

Keith Cooper speaking on Prayer So why pray… 1. God likes your company 2. Give you access to the supreme power of this universe 3. Prayer helps us to get to know the true God 4. Prayer will change your life 5. Prayer teaches you to depend on God

Rob Pomeroy speaking on Easter Sunday morning at Freedom Church. A Vision of Heaven...

Khumbulani speaking from John 11 and Ezekiel 37 “This illness does not lead to death. It is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” John 11

The power of prayer is the greatest power in the world today, it will change your lives, your Church, your city and your nation. We will see the sick healed, breakthrough in lives, the lost saved, and the wonderer restored - if you pray!

Keith preaching from James 5:7-12: PART 12 A genuine believer excepts God’s timing and God's grace to cope, even in suffering. They committed their heart to faithfully serving God without grumbling. They set their soul towards Christ day by day.

Andy speaking on Ephesians 4:1-16. Maturing and growing up in our faith...

Kardea speaking on opening yourself up to God. Psalm 24 Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.

Ben speaking from Matthew 4:1-11