There have been five major events in world history that established the world, changed it, and paved a path for a new direction. Those events are creation, the birth of Jesus Christ, the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the forthcoming return of Jesus Christ when He comes to rule and reign on the throne of David in Jerusalem. The depth and seriousness of Christ, His resurrection, His impact, and influence is revealed in the prophecies of the ancient prophets, in Jesus's life, attitude, and conduct, and that power is reflected in the lives of everyone who chooses to receive Him into their hearts, abides by Him, and actively applies His example. When you look at how amazing and precise the prophets, Jesus, and His intervention and power in people's lives are, more than enough is provided to convince people to believe. These are the types of people unbelievers do not believe. Who do unbelievers believe? Unbelievers in Christ believe people who do not have that kind of power, influence, and impact. They constantly gravitate towards ridiculous and strange things that aren't factual, however something as significant as the resurrection is something that indeed happened, and is fact, despite what these types of people think. In this special Resurrection Day message, Pastor Troy Billow explains this "fact to belief/disbelief" dynamic, and why it is important for us to consider today.

When Jesus came, people were excited because the scriptures spoke of a promised King who would rise up and rule from Jerusalem. In the first century A.D. many expected Jesus to crush the Mighty Roman Empire to its foundations and rule from there. That's why the crowds shouted "Hosanna!" Hosanna is Hebrew for "save us", "save us now!" But when Jesus came, He did something unexpected. He rode in on a baby donkey instead of a mighty horse. In this, Jesus was making a statement, a statement to come as a servant to save souls, which would attune people's hearts to, through Christ, get right with God. At a later time (a time which is approaching), Jesus would rule and reign forever on earth, with death and sin no longer a problem. What is Palm Sunday all about? This very dynamic, as Pastor Troy Billow explains.

Join us as Living Faith Community Church presents for you the moments that led to the ultimate moment where God's love and evil & sin clashed. It is a telling of the story that changed the world, both in word and song.

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Title: Revive Me According To Your Word (Part 4) (Psalm 119:25-32)

When the author of Psalm 119 wrote "I have declared my ways", it was his way of saying "I stink". In other words, he is saying he is sinful, weak, and in pursuit of the things that make him miserable. Today the same truth applies to all of humanity. However, the God who answers and teaches His statues offers the same help that this writer experienced today. Today, far too many people think that they are a "good person". The problem with this is that if you think you're a good person, then you don't feel like you need to connect with God. It's an "out" that we rationalize in order to justify our disinterest in connecting with God. The hardcore reality is; you can't help you. As scripture says, "we are dust of the earth", and as dust, we need something other than ourselves to live, and that is a connection with the one who gave us life to begin with. The power of revival is "I need something other than me". And you know? God solves big problems. In this message Pastor Troy Billow shares recent examples of this truth in motion and why its so important to stay connected with God, especially now, as the world continues to down spiral towards its inevitable fall.

Title: Your Testimonies Are My Counselors  (Part 3) (Psalm 119:17-24)

The world today is loaded with anxiety, and so many people struggle with it. With all that we have as a human race, we are weak and pitiful. What's interesting about this, is that in the first century, the environment, the culture, and the living conditions were far worse, but Jesus stabilized those who trusted in Him. In fact to Jesus, the Word of God is more important than food, as he effectively demonstrated when he was tremendously stressed (Matthew ch. 4). As Paul endured an abundance of hardship (far above anything we call hardship today), he prays that the people will be given the spirit of wisdom, knowledge, and revelation (Ephesians 1:17-18). What does all this mean for you? These examples stress a call, a call for you not to miss your "counseling session" (i.e. your time alone with God and His word). If you don't attend your counseling session, you get messed up quick. You become unkind, unforgiving, miserable, grumpy, and seeking of sin to satisfy you. In other words, when you ignore the Holy Spirit who helps stabilize you when you apply your counsel, the world is gonna get you because the world breeds and incubates anxiety, fear, misery, despair, etc.

Title: Let Me Not Wander From Your Commandments (Part 2) (Psalm 119:9-16)

Why did God consider David to be a man after His own heart? The answer; David was vulnerable, he understood his weakness, and he was desperate. That is the greatest place to be in your relationship with God; desperate. When you are desperate, you are in a state where you are most humble, most teachable, and most serious about doing what needs to be done to overcome trials, adversities, obstacles, temptations, and in turn seek help from God. How do we walk humbly with God? According to His counsel and according to His word, which is God's voice on pages. That said, when you take His word seriously, God's work will cultivate its fruit in your heart, build you up, and get you through. The more you do this, the more you will overcome matters that ail you and grow in maturity, which will change how you act when other challenges come at you.

Title: Blessed are Those Who Walk in the Law of the Lord (Psalm 119:1-8) -Part 1

God's word is a healing power. It keeps your mind and soul clear. God's voice is embedded in His words for us today through scripture. If we read it, memorize it, recall it, and keep His testimonies, we will not only be blessed and walk in uprightness of heart, but we will also prevent the scum of the world (with all its evil, error, corruption, insanity, and perverse influence) from getting on us and to us.

In this message, Pastor Troy Billow explains what it means to consider the cost and truly follow Jesus. It is not an easy task, as it is a calling that requires that one let his/her life and agenda go, invest in eternity, and make one available in service to others. Pastor Troy recalls his personal experience with this dynamic in his calling to be a preacher, and what we can learn what Jesus means when He says that those who hate their life in this world will find it in eternity.

In the last of our series on "Jesus style evangelism" Pastor Troy Billow explains the power behind the words that enables people to think and make a decision for Christ. When the woman at the well told people what Jesus did for her, they believed her. Why? Because she had the boldness, passion, and enthusiasm to do what Jesus told her to do. Because she believed Him, her heart, attitude, and demeanor changed, and the spirit that worked on changing her was at work in changing the hearts, attitudes, and demeanors of the people she told in obedience to Christ. One day, we will stand before the Lord and we will be held accountable to Him..That said, we have an assignment, an assignment to talk, to go tell everyone what God has done in us. And oh, what an important calling that is (Mark 16:15).

Jesus viewed His encounter with the woman at the well as an assignment, a rescue mission. That said, He made an effort to talk to her, met her where she was, addressed her concerns, and in so doing, got to the point. At first, she was resistant, sarcastic, and wanted to be left alone. When Jesus spoke to her, He told her things she didn't like to hear, but she needed to hear it. The truth melted down her hardened disposition and softened her heart to receive the truth. Once received, she responded with a sense of peace that she didn't have before, joy in that her life has been changed and made new, and that compels her to tell people what Jesus did for her, which is what He asked her to do. She then goes and witnesses, happy that the things that made her hard-hearted and dejected are now gone because the prophesied Christ, who came to meet her where she was, has come to make all things new. That said, Jesus has such an impression on people that many respond by being His hands, feet, and mouth to a lost world, motivated by the peace, joy, and purpose that God has instilled in them. Join us as we explore more of what this means for us today.