“The scripture says we should pray for those who pray over our souls... Pastor Ed and Stephanie Newton are worthy of double honor.”
A sermon on Genesis 16 teaching that delays in God's promises tempt us to act in fear and take control, but God sees the overlooked (El Roi) and calls us to wait in faith, return to His design, and trust the Gospel.
“Let the elders that do well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in word and doctrine (paraphrase).”
A Sunday service focused on worship and prayer with an extended call to prepare spiritually for an upcoming regional convention. The service emphasized consecration, unity in prayer, expectation and faith for divine visitation, support for church leadership, and invitations to salvation and spiritual growth.
“Let the elders who direct the affairs of the church be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work in preaching and teaching.”
A Sunday message encouraging believers to move from seasons of struggle into God-ordained increase by recognizing the seed they already possess, embracing capacity-stretching, protecting their process, and monetizing their God-given gifts for generational blessing and sustainability.
“Give elder who rules well double honor.”
A blunt call to authentic "real ministry": stop hypocrisy, embrace holiness and accountability, accept pastoral covering, and pursue practical maturity in marriage, parenting, finances and mental health so the church will be credible and fruitful.