Grind + Grace = Favor

On this special Youth Sunday, our very own Youth Pastor, Kel Mitchell teaches a message titled “Grind + Grace = Favor”. In this message, the word “grind” is used to describe the actions we take – it’s the hard work and struggle we go through to try to achieve what we want.  But are we grinding with grace?  Are we trying to do it with our strength and not God’s strength?  We certainly all have…

How to Obtain Strong Faith – Part 5: The Name of Jesus

This week Pastor Garry D. Zeigler of Spirit Food Christian Center in Winnetka continues teaching the message titled “How to Obtain Strong Faith”.  The foundational scripture for this message is Romans 4.  This part of the message is subtitled “The Name of Jesus”. Faith is measurable, and we can either be weak or strong in it. Pastor Zeigler looks at some examples from scripture which illustrate the power in the name of Jesus. We must…

How to Obtain Strong Faith – Part 4

This week Pastor Garry D. Zeigler of Spirit Food Christian Center in Winnetka continues teaching the message titled “How to Obtain Strong Faith”.  The foundational scripture for this message is Romans 4.  In this message, Pastor Zeigler recaps what we need to do from a practical standpoint to obtain strong faith. He then spends some time diving into the scriptures that fully explain the power that we have available to us in the name of…

How to Otain Strong Faith – Part 3

This week Pastor Garry D. Zeigler of Spirit Food Christian Center in Winnetka continues teaching the message titled “How to Obtain Strong Faith”.  The foundational scripture for this message is Romans 4.  In this message, Pastor Zeigler reviews a series of concrete steps we can take necessary to develop and obtain strong faith.  He then spends some talks about the authority we have by using the name of Jesus. He shares some examples from his…

How to Obtain Strong Faith – Part 2

This week Pastor Garry D. Zeigler of Spirit Food Christian Center in Winnetka continues teaching the message titled “How to Obtain Strong Faith”.  The foundational scripture for this message is Romans 4.  It is possible for a believer in Christ Jesus to be weak in faith.  Our faith is measurable, and those who are weak in faith will not produce the same results as those who are strong in faith.  God wants every believer to…

How to Obtain Strong Faith

This week Pastor Garry D. Zeigler of Spirit Food Christian Center in Winnetka teaches a message titled “How to Obtain Strong Faith”.  The foundational scripture for this message is Romans 4.  We know from our study of the scriptures that if we do not have faith, it is impossible for us to please God. God expects us to mature and grow in our faith.  The more that we grow in faith, the more we will…

Following the Good Shepherd – Part 1

This week Pastor Garry D. Zeigler of Spirit Food Christian Center in Winnetka teaches a message titled “Following The Good Shepherd”.  The foundational scripture for this message is John 10. We are people who have chosen to walk in obedience to His word, and allow Jesus to have the final authority in our lives. He is our Lord, and it is up to us to follow what he says in His word.  Many Christians may…

The Blueprint is Written on Your Heart

This week Youth Pastor Kel Mitchell of Spirit Food Christian Center in Winnetka teaches a message titled “The Blueprint is Written on Your Heart”.  At the start of each day, we are designing the blueprint for how our day will be based on what you say, what you think, and what you’re talking about. We need to remember that our words have power, and as such, we need to make sure that were saying the…

If You Stay Ready, You Ain’t Gotta Get Ready

This week Youth Pastor Kel Mitchell of Spirit Food Christian Center in Winnetka teaches a message titled “If You Stay Ready, You Ain’t Gotta Get Ready”.  The Boy Scout’s motto is be prepared.  As Christians, we can learn a lot from that motto – are we prepared?  When we pray, are we prepared to receive? When God sends us blessings, are we willing to do what’s necessary to receive them?  Are we spending enough time…

Receiving God’s Rewards

This week Pastor Garry D. Zeigler of Spirit Food Christian Center in Winnetka teaches a message titled “Receiving God’s Rewards”.  The Lord is passing out and giving out gifts and abilities.  The great plan of redemption is given freely to mankind, it’s free, there is no charge.  It’s about our ability to receive that and God’s other gifts. It’s not a case of when God is going to save us, as far as He is…