Posts with the tag “surrender”
Aligning Our Will with God’s
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on October 13th, 2026
Answered prayer flows from aligning our will with God’s; when we seek His kingdom first and surrender our desires, prayer transforms both our circumstances and us. Read More
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Surrender Control, Find Peace
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on October 5th, 2026
Spiritual vertigo comes from gripping the future too tightly; surrender your worries to God in prayer and active trust, and He will restore your balance and clarity. Read More
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Surrendering Control to God
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on September 25th, 2026
Spiritual clarity begins when we stop steering our own journey and surrender control to God, trusting His wisdom to straighten our paths and calm our anxiety. Read More
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The Peace of Christ
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on September 23rd, 2026
When fear and confusion threaten, surrendering our anxieties to Jesus lets His peace guard our hearts, steadying our steps through every spiritual storm. Read More
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Surrendering Ownership
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on August 25th, 2026
"Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 'Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’" - Matthew 6:30-31It’s been said that 95% of the things we worry about never happen. Then why do we worry?One of the biggest problems we ... Read More
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Who Is In Control?
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on August 23rd, 2026
"Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, indeed everything that is in the heavens and the earth; Yours is the dominion, O LORD, and You exalt Yourself as head over all.” - 1 Chronicles 29:11We live in a busy and stressful society. It has been said that this is:The age of the half read page,And the quick hash and the mad dash.The bright night and... Read More
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Leaders Who Last Part 2
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on March 6th, 2025
According to a recent survey by George Barna, 38% of pastors have considered quitting in the past year. It seems ministry is harder than it needs to be. However, leaving or running to another problem situation is not the answer. After all, if your church did not have problems, they wouldn’t need you.After 31 years at the same church and 9 at my previous church, I believe there are 12 key elements ... Read More
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Leadership Principles of Jesus #3Leadership Principles of Jesus #4Leadership Principles of Jesus #5The Power of TruthThe Deity of ChristThe Incarnation—God With UsLíderes que perduran, primera parteLideri care rezistă, Partea 1Líderes que Duram, Parte 1वे अगुवे जो टिके रहते हैं, भाग 1القادة الذين يدومون الجزء الأولLeaders Who Last Part 1Jesus Died for Our SinsResurrection and AscensionOvercoming the WorldThe Promise of PeaceThe Peace of GodThe Spirit of TruthPeace in the Midst of ConflictLíderes que perduran, parte 2Lideri care rezistă, Partea a 2-aLíderes que Duram, Parte 2वे अगुवे जो टिके रहते हैं, भाग 2القادة الذين يدومون الجزء الثانيLeaders Who Last Part 2Facing Doubt with Truth
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The Implications of Believing in GodThe Denial of God’s WordEmbracing the Truth for PeaceThe Tabernacle and the VeilThe Sacrifice of JesusBold Access to GodLíderes que perduran, parte 3Lideri care rezistă, Partea a 3-aLíderes que Duram, Parte 3वे अगुवे जो टिके रहते हैं, भाग 3القادة الذين يدومون الجزء الثالثLeaders Who Last Part 3Peace in the Midst of TrialsPeace with GodThe Peace of GodLiving in PeaceComfort in Troubled TimesThe Promise of JoyJoy Beyond CircumstancesLeaders Who Last Part 4Líderes que perduran, parte 4Lideri care rezistă, Partea a 4-aLíderes que Duram, Parte 4वे अगुवे जो टिके रहते हैं, भाग 4القادة الذين يدومون الجزء الرابعThe Joy of Access to GodOvercoming Internal StrugglesThe Shepherd Who ComfortsExperiencing the Fullness of JoyBuilding RelationshipsThe Reality of PersecutionObedience through LoveLideri care rezistă, Partea a 5-aLíderes que perduran, parte 5वे अगुवे जो टिके रहते हैं, भाग 5Líderes que Duram, Parte 5القادة الذين يدومون الجزء الخامسLeaders Who Last Part 5The Importance of CommunityLove Your NeighborThe Reality of BelongingCelebration of CommunityExpecting OppositionThe Power of Seed PlantingStanding Firm in FaithLíderes que perduran, parte 6Lideri care rezistă, Partea a 6-aLíderes que Duram, Parte 6वे अगुवे जो टिके रहते हैं, भाग 6القادة الذين يدومون الجزء السادسLeaders Who Last Part 6Choosing Your MasterThe Example of HumilityThe Ultimate SacrificeResponding to God’s Call