Category: Growing Up In Christ - The Lighthouse of Christ

What is Spiritual Maturity by Pastor Ken Vance

2/22/2016

In this video, Pastor Ken Vance shares with us why we must move from milk to solid food and how application of Godly principles, rather than just knowing Godly principles, is an indicator of spiritual maturity.

Be encouraged as you consider this brief teaching, and please kindly apply yourself to growing up into the fullness of Christ Jesus, as you discover, unlock and live your Godly destiny.

Spiritual Maturity by Pastor Teddy Ceasar

2/22/2016

In this video, Pastor Teddy Ceasar shares with us about spiritual maturity. In his presentation, he touches on the need for patience and pruning by way of maturing and growing into a greater glory and likeness of Christ.

We pray that you mature spiritually such that you successfully discover, unlock, and live your Godly destiny.

The Importance of Christlike Character by Shon Burchett

1/4/2016

In this video, Pastor Shon Burchett teaches us that being Christ-like equals character.

Further we would suggest that:

Character is a prerequisite of being used by God.
Your gift will take you places your character cannot hold you.
You're never more like Lucifer than when you think you are your gift.

Discovering, unlocking, and living your Godly destiny will require a walk which develops the character otherwise known as being Christ-like. So, as you walk the narrow path of Godly destiny be sure that you are committed to embracing the Christ-like character necessary to finish your race well.

Christ-Like Love by Adrian Rogers

1/4/2016

In this video, Adrian Rogers teaches us about Christ-like love. He offers four main points which includes:

Christ-like love is selfless love.
Christ-like love is steadfast love.
Christ-like love is serving love.
Christ-like love is sanctifying love.

By bringing together all of these ideas, Adrian Rogers paints a compelling picture of what it means when we speak of being Christ-like and showing the world the love of Christ. As you seek to discover, unlock, and live your Godly destiny, you will find that Christ's destiny through your life will include the spiritual and practical application of His type of love to others.

Change Takes Courage by Margie Warrell

10/14/2015

As Christians on the greatest adventure imaginable, we are called to have courage. Philippians 1:20 states, "I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death." (NIV)

As such, the journey of unlocking your Godly destiny presses you to constantly embrace the discomfort of change, which is an act of courage. Changing from glory to glory means going from a known state to an unknown state by faith. It is the scariest and greatest life you could ever have - so be of good cheer - as you discover, unlock, and live your Godly destiny.

In this video, Margie Warrell will encourage you to have the courage to embrace change. And in doing this you may find yourself to be just a little more Christlike than you were.

The Heart of a Champion by Paul Keith Davis

10/5/2015

In this video, Paul Keith Davis speaks about the heart of a champion. Sharing from the story of the winning horse of the Triple Crown, Secretariat, he encourages us that our day to be champions has come. Upon his death Secretariat was found to have an enlarged heart. The horse's heart was 2.5 times larger than the average heart, but it was healthy. The Lord is giving us grace to live our destiny with clean, healthy hearts that have a enlarged capacity to love.

How would it change the way you love others if you had a heart with enlarged capacity? How much more important would it be to learn how to love ourselves and others as the Lord loves us?

God Will Provide by Jentezen Franklin

10/5/2015

In this video, Jentezen Franklin speaks about coming to know the Lord as "Jehovah Jireh," or "God Will Provide." Jentezen describes the special circumstance in the Bible where God revealed Himself as Jehovah Jireh.

We must not be content with anything less than fulfilling and walking in the fullness of the purposes of God. True Christian life involves setting aside our own agendas and our desires to instead follow Him completely. We must take up the Cross of Christ - by living completely for Him every day. When we do, we will live far better than we ever could by our own devices.

Engaging Destiny by Lighthouse Of Christ

8/26/2015

Could it be that one of the greatest acts of love is to help another person deeply engage their Godly destiny? To this end, have you ever wondered how you might help others engage their Godly destiny? Well, here are a few refrigerator tips you can use to help others discover, unlock, and live their Godly destiny:

The roots of destiny engagement include:

Helping someone understand that they are part of something bigger than themselves- a collective destiny: The City that God is Building.
Helping someone “feel” a sense of belonging.
Help someone see how their actions and contributions make an impact.

How can you do this? By:

Offering perspective – set their view on the big picture.
Inspiring a sense of destiny and purpose – use storytelling to explain what is being done and why.
Connecting people – ensuring that everyone involved sees how they personally connect to the success of a destiny achieved.

And, as a coach and leader, what can you do to ensure those you seek to help engage their destiny and the collective destiny of the group with which they live, work, and play? Well, this is where you must take the steps outlined above and use your own creativity, experience, and maturity to guide and lead. Remember, you are ultimately leading them toward Jesus and His destiny for them, focused upon the City that God is building.

As you disciple others with an understanding of the roots of engagement, you will experience the joy of equipping and releasing the saints for the work of the ministry. It is quite likely you will discover, unlock, and live your own Godly destiny in the process.

Have fun with it!

If We Know What Is Right Can We Do It? - by Donovan Campbell

8/3/2015

In part three of the "Doing the Right Thing" series, we hear Donovan Campbell discuss how we can know between right and wrong. He discusses the foundation of understanding morality as taught by the Marine Corps. Have you ever wondered how Marines use virtuous character to overcome selfish desires and instead create a culture of honor and nobility - and a willingness to die for others?

Donovan Campbell's provides a brief, yet moving, presentation of what it really means to die to self and live for Christ. It will challenge you to consider how you live. And in doing so, it answers the question of whether you can do what is right - and the conclusion is - absolutely - yes.

To unlock your destiny, you must begin to internalize a Christian worldview, which must include a discipline to do what is right. Your destiny awaits- so do right and live well, and be Christ to this hurting and morally confused world.

Return to Virtuous Living by John Stonestreet

8/3/2015

Is a return to virtuous living possible? John Stonestreet tackles this issue in part four of "Doing the Right Thing."

He asks us whether we should add rules, incentives, education, or look deep within to achieve virtuous living. Ultimately, he rejects all of these ideas as the way for a society to return to virtuous living. Rather, he suggests that whether the battle for a virtuous society is won or lost, it is engaged by those who follow the long road of Godly obedience.

He informs us that virtue comes from the heart and is a muscle that must be exercised. By connecting love with habits, we begin to unlock our personal and societal destiny.

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