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Let it Go – Freedom is Found in Release
sermon Summary This sermon focuses on the biblical principle of ‘letting go’ based on Hebrews 12:1, which calls believers to lay aside every encumbrance and sin that entangles us. Dr. John uses the analogy of a monkey trapped by its unwillingness to release a banana to illustrate how holding onto certain things keeps us captive. Drawing from the movie Frozen and Elsa’s song ‘Let It Go,’ the message emphasizes that God’s version of letting go leads to freedom, not isolation.…
God Heals – Your Healing Matters
Click here to watch the sermon. Summary Dr. John delivers a powerful message on why healing matters to God and believers. He emphasizes that healing is not insignificant just because it’s temporary, but rather it’s sacred because God is involved. Dr. John challenges the mindset that dismisses divine healing as unimportant, arguing that if God cares enough to provide healing through Christ’s stripes, then it must matter greatly. He explains that the Greek word ‘soteria’ (salvation) encompasses both temporal and…
God Heals – Faith That Receives Healing
Summary This sermon focuses on the biblical account of the woman with the issue of blood from Mark 5:25-34, emphasizing faith that receives healing. Dr. John teaches that this woman’s determination and refusal to accept sickness as her lot in life led to her miraculous healing when she touched Jesus’s garment. The message highlights that healing often comes through hearing and receiving God’s Word, and emphasizes the importance of controlling our internal dialogue and speaking faith-filled words over ourselves. Dr.…
God Heals – Healing is His Nature Part 2
Click here to watch the sermon. Summary This sermon focuses on divine healing as part of God’s nature and the covenant established through Christ’s sacrifice. Dr. John emphasizes that healing is rooted in the cross, where Jesus took stripes for our physical healing just as He died for our sins. The message challenges the belief that God sometimes causes sickness for His glory or to teach lessons, arguing instead that sickness is a consequence of original sin, not individual sin.…
God Heals – Healing is His Nature
Click here to watch sermon. Summary In this sermon, Dr. John introduces a new series titled “God Heals,” focusing on divine healing in spirit, soul, and body. He shares his personal journey of studying divine healing, including research he conducted for his doctorate that showed 88% of people who immersed themselves in teaching about divine healing for 21 days experienced physical healing, compared to only 7% in a control group. The Dr. John emphasizes that healing is not just something…
The Church – Bold Preaching, Hell Trembles
Click here to watch the sermon. Summary In this sermon, Dr. John discusses the importance of strong, bold preaching in creating a healthy church. He emphasizes that preaching is a vital activity that makes up one-third of Jesus’s ministry, alongside teaching and healing. The Dr. John outlines five key elements of effective preaching: affection (love for God, His Word, and people), authenticity (right motives coupled with right living), accuracy (to Scripture, Spirit, and circumstances), anointing (both the abiding gift and…
The Church – When the Church Prays
Click here to watch the sermon. Summary In this sermon titled “When the Church Prays,” Dr. John explores the power of corporate prayer based on Acts 12:5. He contrasts the fate of James, who was executed, with Peter, who was miraculously delivered from prison when the church prayed fervently for him. The pastor emphasizes that while individual prayer is important (as Jesus taught), the early church in Acts demonstrated the extraordinary power of believers praying together. He shares his experience…
The Church – An Open Heaven on Earth
Click here to watch the sermon. Summary In this sermon, Dr. John explores the concept of the church as an open heaven upon the earth, drawing parallels between Jacob’s experience at Bethel (Genesis 28) and the modern church. He emphasizes that when believers gather together in Jesus’ name, they create a gate where heaven touches earth, allowing for miracles, signs, and wonders to manifest. The pastor outlines four key elements from Jacob’s experience that should be present in the church:…
The Church – Guard the Flock, Protect the Bride
Click here to watch the sermon. Summary In this sermon, Dr. John begins a series on the church, emphasizing its sacred importance in God’s plan. He explains that the church is not merely a building or religious institution, but a governing assembly of people with authority and purpose – those called out of the world to form a kingdom with Christ’s delegated authority. The pastor highlights that the church is meant to be offensive rather than defensive against the gates…
Transition – Strong and Courageous
Summary In this sermon, Pastor John Carmichael announces the transition from Evangel North Church to North Church as an independent ministry. He explains that this change was initiated by Dr. Bob Rogers due to the church’s effectiveness and success. Using Joshua 1 as his scriptural foundation, he outlines five key principles for navigating this transition: God’s promises are sure, God’s presence is certain, God’s word is steadfast, God’s call demands courage, and God’s people must secure the house. The sermon…
Keep Knocking: God Answers
Summary In this sermon, Dr. John teaches about the importance of persistent prayer based on Luke 11:5-13. He emphasizes that as believers enter new seasons in life, their prayer life must reach new levels of intensity and focus. Using Jesus’ parable of the friend at midnight, he explains that prayers are answered not just because of our relationship with God, but because of our persistence. The pastor challenges the congregation to be shameless and bold in their asking, seeking, and…
The Prayer That Teaches
Watch the sermon here. Summary In this sermon, Dr. John explores the Lord’s Prayer from Matthew 6:19-13 as part of the “Avails Much” series on prayer. He emphasizes that prayer serves both relational and transactional purposes – building our relationship with God while also bringing our needs to Him. The pastor shares Dr. Larry Lee’s seven-point breakdown of the Lord’s Prayer: the paternal need (Our Father), the presence need (hallowed be thy name), the priority need (thy kingdom come), the…
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