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The Completeness of Salvation

“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be (sozo) saved.” (Acts 4:12)  The Greek word SOZO means “To be Saved” or “rescued”.  But the imagery gets even clearer when we realize that it is an action word, a verb’ that shows how we are rescued from the enemy of our soul, removed out from under Satan’s power AND restored into the Family of God, placed…

Why You Are Not a Sinner Saved by Grace

“If your salvation isn’t based upon your actions or your ability to be and do good then why do you think your sainthood is based on your ability to be and do good?” (Pastor Les)   Here is a statement I hear a lot:  “I am a sinner saved by grace”   And, I want to declare, from the beginning of this message,  that I believe this is a false statement and in fact, a statement that keeps us bound up…

Your Words Direct Your Life

“How do we destroy an argument?  With our words, chosen to counteract the argument of the enemy.  And, we choose the words of The One who has already won the argument.” (Steve Backlund) This is the last in our Renewal series about the power and place of declarations.  Les shares a powerful message that is sure to get you to shut your mouth and open it up again but this time filled with words from God. Les makes a statement…

We May Be Lying If We Aren’t Declaring God’s Truth

“If you’re not declaring God’s truth then you just may be lying” (Stevie Alaniz) Stevie paints a powerful picture of how our silence keeps the lies alive and keeps the power of God’s word enslaved. “The truth of God sets us free to experience His presence here on earth” “The lies of the Enemy keep us in bondage and we experience hell on earth” “The Enemy wants us to think God’s truth is the lie” We are half thru a…

What is Humble Oil?

Building Faith for a Healing Revival A short summary of what I believe God is saying to me about healing and my part in it. I will get better at describing what God is doing within me and what I believe He wants to do in Tomball and the Four Corners area.  I am not interested in an emotional rush towards revival but building a culture where we begin to believe that all things are possible and we, you and…