Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The Best Yes by Lysa Terkeurst

What an excellent book this was. Here are my favorites I wrote down to re-read over and over.

We must not confuse the command to love with the disease to please. 

The one who obeys God's instruction for today will develop a keen awareness of His direction for tomorrow.

A woman who lives with the stress of an overwhelmed schedule will often ache with the sadness of an underwhelmed soul.

The decision you make determines the schedule you keep. 
The schedule you keep determines the life you live. 
And how you live your life determines how you spend your soul.

Never is a woman so fulfilled as when she chooses to underwhelm her schedule so she can let God overwhelm her soul. 

Find that courageous yes. 
Fight for that confident no. 

We have to put our hearts and our minds in places where wisdom gathers, not scatters. 
Wisdom makes decisions today that will still be good tomorrow. 

People fear what they don't understand. 

A best yes will require having the courage to say no to other things. No to wrong things. No to some seemingly good things. 

Today's choices becomes tomorrow's circumstances. 

Our decisions aren't just isolated choices. Our decisions point our lives in the directions we're about to head. Show me a decision and I'll show you a direction. 

Choices and consequences come in package deals. When we make a choice, we ignite the consequences that can come along with it. 

Not making a decision is actually a decision. It's the decision to stay the same. 

Wisdom needs to be practiced day after day if we are going to know how to apply it to the Best yes decisions when they come. 

Wisdom requires work. 

While my heart wants to say yes, the reality of my time makes this a no. 

Saying yes all the time won't make me wonder woman. It will make me a worn-out woman. 

It is impossible to please everyone. 



 





Sunday, June 29, 2025

June 29, 2025

Church Sermon at Overcomer Covenant Church
Pastor Gordon

***UNITED***

Be united. 
- with the king. 
- with His purpose. 
- start declaring it. 
- You can't hold anthing back. 

PRAY AT HOME. Get up an extra 1/2 hour early. 

The only time we thrive, is when we put God first. 

Acts 1:12-14
Get united in your prayer life. 

Get united in purpose (Philippians 2:5-11), 
Serve him. Start blessing. Give. 

Romans 6:3-6
Get united in surrender. 

Get your heart and mind aligned with Jesus. 

United in Victory - 1 Corinthians 15:47-54

Death has been swallowed up in Victory. 

United in all things. 
Philippians 4:6-13
The Peace of God

If you serve, He will serve you. 
I can do all things through Christ who strenthens me. 

Sunday, June 22, 2025

June 22, 2025

Church sermon at Overcomer Covenant
Pastor Gordon

***UNITED***

God is for you. Not against you. If you want extraordinary things, all you have to do is push. 

We have not, because we ask not. You have to be willing and able. You were designed to overcome. 

#1 - United in Prayer 
Acts 1:14
We are in this together. You're not alone. Ever. There's no easy street when you walk with Jesus. So pray! Prayer is powerful. Consistency and faithful. 

#2 - United in Purpose
Philippians 2:7-8

#3 - United in Surrender
He sees what you can't see. 
Romans 6:4 - NEW LIFE
Father, give me a new life. 

#4 - UNITED
1 Corinthians 15:47-54
- We will all be changed. 
We will all be shifted. 

IN VICTORY (Yours)
- Swallowed up by your victory. 

Sunday, June 8, 2025

June 8, 2025

Church Sermon at Overcomer Covenant Church
Pastor Franklin Daily 
Visiting pastor while our pastoral team are in Israel.

The church was built through the Holy Spirit. 
We will live forever. 
We have to be united with and in Christ. 
It's an eternal work. 
We need the Holy Spirit. 

Ephesians 2:13
2 Corinthians 
Holy Spirit fill me again. 

1 Peter 1:1-2

Embrace. Forgive. Love. United in Purpose. 

Philippians 1:27-28
Worthy of the Gospel. 
He is always my Lord. 
United in Christ. 
United in Christ. 
United in Spirit. 

Ask: What am I supposed to do Lord?

Philippians 2:1-2
- Unconditional love
- One purpose
    - To bring God His Glory

Philippians 2:3-5
If you can't do it in person, you need to do it in prayer. 
We need to stay locked in. 
God has to be first. 
God's way is the best way. 

Philippians 2:5-8
Adopt - to take on. 
We have to have the attitude of Jesus. 
By being obedient. 

It's our desire to honor the Lord. 
Be united in purpose. 

Don't let the sun go down on your anger. 
Give it to the Lord. 

JUNE 15, 2025
Today we had a worship service. 
Our pastoral team over in Israel are trapped over there due to the bombings that are happening over there. They are safe and in a bomb shelter, but it's very scary. 

Psalm 91:1-16

A week later, they were able to come home safely. 

Sunday, June 1, 2025

June 1, 2025

Church Sermon at Overcomer Covenant Church 
Pastor Gordon

UNITED

Acts 1:11-14
Pray for your family. 
Use the tools of prayer. 

Reasons you an overcome:

- Jesus DID! He overcame, so you can overcome too. You're an overcomer. Declare it. 

- Revelations 3:19-21
This is Jesus' word. His truth. God wants you to covercome. You're born again. It's time to overcome. 1 John 4:4

- You are stronger than you think. Psalm 105:24 God wants to make you stronger than all this garbage the world has sent our way. 

- Satan has already been defeated. Luke 10:17-19

Sunday, May 25, 2025

May 25, 2025

Church sermon at Overcomer Covenant Church 
Pastor Gordon

God has a mission and you are on it. If you don't pray big, you'll get small. Don't be afraid of anything. Fear will keep you down. 

You have a giant you are facing, you'll need to rise up and overcome. 

Let's see what God does. 

The God that you serve can help you with your fears and all your tomorrows. 

The same characteristics in Jesus are in you. 

John 14:1-6
- Build your life around me. (God)
- Know that he'll work it out. 
- He's faithful. 
- Build around your future. 
- If you believe in Jesus, BELIEVE!
- Trust him. 

This is our hour. - God

If you don't walk with Jesus, you'll walk with somebody. 

JESUS HAS ALREADY WON.
The devil has already been defeated. 

Fear is unfounded, if your born again. 
Angels are around you all the time. 

God has a plan. 
Inside you is complete love. 

If you don't ask, you'll never do. 
Put big demands down, God can do ANYTHING!

John 14:12-14
If you ask in my name, I will do it. 

Jesus has saved you for a purpose. 

Set time to pray. GIVE.

You need to do better. Pray More. Worship More. Quit sinning...


Sunday, May 18, 2025

May 18, 2025

Church Sermon at Overcomer Covenant Church in Auburn, WA
Pastor Gordon

John 14:8-14
When people look at you, what are you seeing. 

You have to connect your heart and life to Jesus. 

If you ask me anything, I will do it. 

2 Timothy 2:19-26
God wants you to  live in it. 

A WAY OF LIFE. 

Act like Jesus. Trust like Jesus. Love like Jesus. Be like Jesus. 

Building your network, with people who love the Lord like you do. 

Matthew 3:11-17
There will be pain. But at the end you'll be fine. 

We are the body of Christ!

Sunday, May 11, 2025

May 11, 2025

Church Sermon at Overcomer Covenant Church in Auburn, WA
Pastor Derozette

"The Heart of a Mother"

Genesis 1:27
You are created in God's image and likeness. Meaning you are more than enough. 

The heart of a mother sacrifices. 

Read the story of Rispsa in the bible. 

Your sacrifice in prayer moves the King to work in your children. 

The heart of a mother has faith. 

There's life in the word. 

The attitude of the heart of a mother is to not let the promise die. 
*** The word is greater than death. 

Forgiveness is so powerful. It has nothing to do with the offender. And everything to do with you. 

God is love. And love conquers ALL!

God created you for a purpose. 

Sunday, May 4, 2025

May 4, 2025

Church Sermon at Overcomer Covenant Church in Auburn, WA
Pastor Gordon

HE IS THE WAY!

Don't settle. Overcome! Reach for more. 

John 14:1-14
The place He's preparing for us is eternal. 
If you're born again, He's already given you eternal life. 

John 4:16
I am the way, I am the truth, I am the life. 

Live like Jesus. 
Walk like Jesus. 
Honor like Jesus. 
Service like Jesus. 
Give like Jesus. 
Pray like Jesus. 
Bless like Jesus. 
Love like Jesus. 
Be like Jesus. 

He gives you a husband to practice these qualities. 

Nothing can stop you if you live a devoted life. 

1. Honor your word. 
2. Be faithful. 
3. Conrol your mind and the words that comes out of your mind. 

Sunday, April 27, 2025

April 27, 2025

Church Sermon at Overcomer Covenant Church
Pastor Gordon

HE IS ALIVE!

Revelations 4:1-11
Day and Night
It is all for you!

Jesus' victory for you!
He gave His life for you.

Matthew 9:13
His top priority is to walk with Jesus. Give God your top priority. God is the master of game changing. If you have not, it's because you haven't asked. 

Why don't you get out of your comfort zone and get you some sinners?

You are never alone. 
He is always with you. 

Reach for mercy. He wants to save you. If you want mercy, you have to give mercy. 

2 Chronicles 7:11-14
Hear Forgive Heal

Don't ask him for small things. Ask him for the BIG things. 

AMEN = SO BE IT!
2 Chronicles 7:15-16 my body/self = this  place
Temple = is you

Proverbs 3:5-10 
Trust in the Lord with everything. 
There are bad things out there, but you have the power to overcome. 

JESUS LOVES YOU!

He'll make a way. 

Sunday, April 20, 2025

April 20, 2025

Church Sermon from Overcomer Covenant Church
Pastor Gordon

HAPPY Easter! He is Alive! 

I trust Jesus. Say daily! Say often. Life is solid one day and unsolid the next, but that's not Jesus. 

Call things as they should be in your tomorrow's. 

Speak life. 
Live your life around true values. 

Mark 16:1-20

Even if you don't know, do it anyway. 
Stay the course. 

Stop thinking about why you can't and find a reason why you can. 

This is going to be alright. DECLARE IT!
Stand against the darkness in your own house. 

Hebrews 2:5-18
He was crucified so he can heal us. 
He has given you everlasting life. 

Sunday, November 24, 2024

November 24, 2024

Church Sermon at Grace Community in Auburn, WA

Know what's worth suffering for daily. 
God provides just enough when needed. 
Storms test you. Abide in Jesus. 
Bless people. 
If your going to finish strong, there is going to be a cost. 
Say yes to Jesus and SOAR!

Bless
Listen
Eat
Serve
Serve

Be faithful and finish strong. 
It's not about us. It's about Jesus. 

Know where your home is. 

Scriptures:
Acts 27:19-20, 33-34, 35-37, 42-44
2 Thessalonians 3:2-3
Psalm 100:1-3
Isaiah 40:31
Proverbs 3:5-6
Acts 28:1, 4-5, 16, 23, 30-31  

Sunday, September 24, 2017

September 24, 2017

Church Sermon at Victory Worship in Sulphur, Louisiana

Where is God?
Isaiah 41:10 - You are in His hand. He is under you. 
John 10:28-29 - He is over me. 
Deuteronomy 31:8 - He is in front of me. 
Isaiah 52:12 - He is in the back of you also, 
Zephaniah 3:17 - He is inside me. He is rejoicing over you. He is watching over you with joy!
Psalm 91:2 - He is around me. He has my sides covered. 
Ephesians 4:6 - He is in us... and he is flowing through us. 
Your spirit and the Holy Spirit have become 1. 

Where is Jesus? 
Hebrews 7:25 - We come to God by him. He is standing before the throne of God making intercession for YOU! He is advocating for us. 

Where is the Holy Spirit?
1 Corinthians 3:16 - The Spirit of God is IN ME!

Where are the Holy Angels?
Hebrews 1:14 - They are surrounding you. Strategizing for you. Serving you!

It's not about suffering, it's about surrendering!
God needs to inhabit you. He needs to partner with you. You do the human side, He does the God side. 

You need to take on a purpose that's bigger than you. 

You repent like you have never repented before. 
When you hate yourself, the devil is winning. 
Don't let the devil get in. 
That's is not how God wants you to live. 
Forgive me God for judging and hating myself. 
Have Mercy on me God.