Pastor Ken Endean
Vigilance Required
by Pastor Ken Endean (Jul 25 2010)
Series: Nehemiah
A sincere decision does not guarantee a sanctified life. Nehemiah had left Jerusalem, and while he was gone it didn't take long for there to be spiritual decline in Jerusalem. The people compromised in four areas. They compromised in their companions. They kept back what should have been given in the collection. They secularized the Sabbath. They corrupted the covenant of marriage. Vigilance is required so that sincere decisions also become part of sanctified living.
Great Sacrifice and Great Joy
by Pastor Ken Endean (Jul 18 2010)
Series: Nehemiah
At the dedication of the walls of Jerusalem, the people's joyful worship also impacted their finances. Their collection was organized and authorized. It was given to support the ministry, show pleasure to the ministers, and to proclaim God's grace. Biblical giving is motivated by the grace of God. The characteristics of grace giving is that it is joyful, generous, voluntary, submissive, and done lovingly.
Dedication and Celebration
by Pastor Ken Endean (Jul 11 2010)
Series: Nehemiah
Through God's people coming together to dedicate the walls, we see some key elements of worship. There is joy, consecration, preparation, participation, and a witness in worship.
People God Won't Forget
by Pastor Ken Endean (Jul 4 2010)
Series: Nehemiah
God uses people for His purpose, and He does not forget those who are faithful to Him.
Volunteers With Vision
by Pastor Ken Endean (Jun 27 2010)
Series: Nehemiah
Once the city walls of Jerusalem were built, the city needed inhabitants. The leaders lived there, some were drafted through lots to live there, but some willingly lived there because they felt compelled to live in the holy city. These volunteers showed that purpose in life was more important than location.
The Resolve of Faithful Leadership
by Pastor Ken Endean (Jun 20 2010)
Series: Nehemiah
God's people made a covenant to obey God and separate themselves to Him. They made a commitment to lead their families, to prioritize their lives, and to ministry fruitfulness.
Revival Results in Reverence and Repentance
by Pastor Ken Endean (Jun 13 2010)
Series: Nehemiah
Revival Results in Reverence and Repentance.
The Impact of the Word of God
by Pastor Ken Endean (Jun 6 2010)
Series: Nehemiah
When God's Word was read to His people in Nehemiah chapter 8, it brought despair, delight, discernment, determination, and a dependency on God.
People of the Book
by Pastor Ken Endean (May 30 2010)
Series: Nehemiah
After the completion of the walls, God's people showed they were people of the Book. They requested the reading of the law. The preacher proclaimed and explained the Word while the people responded attentively, reverently, and submissively.
Perspectives for Ministry Advancement
by Pastor Ken Endean (May 23 2010)
Series: Nehemiah
Once the walls of Jerusalem were built, Nehemiah prepared the people for service. There was a concern for protection, a call for participation, a consideration for the future, and a commitment to prosper.
Tactics, Traps, and Triumphs
by Pastor Ken Endean (May 16 2010)
Series: Nehemiah
When attacks come to the servant of God, he is to react in a proper way and pray for God to handle them.
The Father's "Motherly" Compassion
by Pastor Ken Endean (May 9 2010)
There are a few passages in scripture where motherly imagery is used to depict God's love. In these passages his love is seen in His protection, His persistence, and His Peace.
Stopping Internal Strife
by Pastor Ken Endean (May 2 2010)
Series: Nehemiah
After confronting the enemy from without, God's people had to deal with strife from within. They had a complaint which Nehemiah confronted leading to correction.
Building and Battling
by Pastor Ken Endean (Apr 25 2010)
Series: Nehemiah
It is impossible to move forward for God without opposition. When God's people faced opposition in God's work, they renewed their family commitment, rebuked their fear, redirected their focus, reminded themselves of the cause, and relied on each other.
Overcoming Obstacles to Advancement
by Pastor Ken Endean (Apr 18 2010)
Series: Nehemiah
Many times after some initial spiritual success their is resistance that requires a spiritual response.
Works Well with Others
by Pastor Ken Endean (Apr 11 2010)
Series: Nehemiah
God's people must do God's work recognizing that it is a spiritual endeavor requiring diversity and personal responsibility.
Life in Unexpected Places
by Pastor Ken Endean (Apr 4 2010)
The followers of Christ went from astonishment to awareness when the risen Lord showed himself. He opened their understanding of the scriptures resulting in their walk, worship, and witness.
A Man of Faith Plans
by Pastor Ken Endean (Mar 28 2010)
Series: Nehemiah
The characteristics of a man of faith. He recognizes God is in control. He responds for God's glory. He reviews the situation. He rallies the people. He resists the challenges. He relies on God's authority.
Step One When Confronting a Challenge
by Pastor Ken Endean (Mar 21 2010)
Series: Nehemiah
Nehemiah's first response when hearing about God's people who were in great affliction and reproach was to pray with passion to God.
Seeing God's Work in Difficulties
by Pastor Ken Endean (Mar 14 2010)
Series: Nehemiah
The book of Nehemiah reveals the sovereign work of God in the midst of difficulties.
Life Invested and Evaluated
by Pastor Ken Endean (Mar 7 2010)
Our lives should be invested in God's work for God's glory, and we should evaluate our ministry in service to Him.
Don't Shroud Your Trials
by Pastor Ken Endean (Feb 21 2010)
God's light shines brightly in our trials. He has a purpose in all suffering. It is beneficial in the life of a believer.
Don't Shield Your Family From Ministry
by Pastor Ken Endean (Feb 14 2010)
We can serve and advance the ministry with our family or we can view the ministry as something that will serve and advance our family. Although we work hard to shepherd our children at home, we need to make sure that we do not shield them from the work of the Lord.
Spiritual Health and Wealth
by Pastor Ken Endean (Feb 7 2010)
There is a stark contrast between the rich young ruler in Luke 18 who turned away from Jesus because of his pleasure in wealth and desire for it and rich Zaccheus in Luke 19 who recognized his sin and came to God in repentance for salvation. One rejected Jesus because his heart loved riches while the other accepted Jesus for spiritual health and life.
Don't Stash Your Spiritual Gift
by Pastor Ken Endean (Jan 31 2010)
Every individual Christian is gifted to do ministry and should participate in spiritual service for the glory of God.
Don't Squander Time
by Pastor Ken Endean (Jan 24 2010)
Believers must be discerning with their time and make the most of their opportunities. How one spends his time not only reveals what he is but what he will become.
Don't Stray Away from Truth's Proclamation
by Pastor Ken Endean (Jan 17 2010)
Don't Shun the Truth
by Pastor Ken Endean (Jan 10 2010)
If you want to be happy then you can't reject God's truth and God's way.
Full Joy in God's Presence
by Pastor Ken Endean (Jan 3 2010)
We live in a culture that pursues pleasure, but true joy can only be found in enjoying God and glorifying Him.
Unto You Is Born A Savior
by Pastor Ken Endean (Dec 20 2009)
A gospel messaged preached after the Christmas presentation titled "Unto You Is Born."
Anticipating The Messiah: The Persecuted Servant
by Pastor Ken Endean (Dec 20 2009)
The prophesied Messiah is revealed from persecuted servant, to personal savior, to promoted sovereign. His suffering is offensive, it is vicarious, it was accepted by God, and is satisfying to Him.
Anticipating The Messiah: The Promised Seed
by Pastor Ken Endean (Dec 6 2009)
The first prophetic announcement of the coming of Messiah came in Gen. 3:15. The seed of the woman would destroy Satan and save man. As OT believers looked forward to the coming of Messiah, we should look forward to the second coming of Christ. Four important applications are made as we anticipate God fulfilling promises yet to fulfilled.
Delighting to Stand
by Pastor Ken Endean (Nov 29 2009)
Series: What to do when Christians fall
The Word of God is important to the life of the godly, and important for standing in righteousness.
Good Grief
by Pastor Ken Endean (Nov 22 2009)
Series: What to do when Christians fall
A grief that leads to repentance is good. True repentance leads to forgiveness and salvation.
Genuine Repentance
by Pastor Ken Endean (Nov 22 2009)
Series: What to do when Christians fall
A godly sorrow leads to genuine repentance, but how do you recognize genuine repentance?
Knowing When to Surrender
by Pastor Ken Endean (Nov 15 2009)
Series: What to do when Christians fall
Worldliness and sin cause problems. Surrender is the solution.
Spiritual Rescue Workers
by Pastor Ken Endean (Nov 8 2009)
Series: What to do when Christians fall
This sermon describes the character of one who is to help those in spiritual need.
Recovering from a Spiritual Fall
by Pastor Ken Endean (Nov 1 2009)
Series: What to do when Christians fall
Christians are to help one another when a brother falls.
Partnership in Ministry
by Pastor Ken Endean (Oct 25 2009)
Series: Ephesians
Participate in the ministry.
Pray for a Bold Proclamation
by Pastor Ken Endean (Oct 11 2009)
Series: Ephesians
Prayer ought to be made for the advancement of the gospel. All believers are to proclaim the gospel and should pray for clarity and courage.
Pray for Victory
by Pastor Ken Endean (Oct 4 2009)
Series: Ephesians
The Christian's warfare is to be fought on his knees. He must pray for spiritual victory.
Take The Sword
by Pastor Ken Endean (Sep 27 2009)
Series: Ephesians
Obeying God's Word, living God's Word, applying God's Word, and sharing God's Word results in victory for the Christian as he is engaged in spiritual warfare.
Helmet Of Hope
by Pastor Ken Endean (Sep 20 2009)
Series: Ephesians
Salvation gives the Christian soldier a confident assurance in God.
Protected By The Shield Of Faith
by Pastor Ken Endean (Sep 13 2009)
Series: Ephesians
As the Christian soldier fights in spiritual battle, he is protected by the shield of faith. He has an unreserved trust in God and what He has said.
The Soldier's Shoes
by Pastor Ken Endean (Sep 6 2009)
Series: Ephesians
The believer keeps his footing in spiritual battle by having his feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. It brings comfort, confidence, and is a message that must be conveyed.
Wearing the Breastplate of Righteousness
by Pastor Ken Endean (Aug 30 2009)
Series: Ephesians
It is necessary that the believer puts on practical righteousness so that he can stand in spiritual battle.
Wearing the Belt of Truth
by Pastor Ken Endean (Aug 23 2009)
Series: Ephesians
Christians are to stand firm in spiritual battle. This message deals with the Christian's armor of defense in that battle and specifically deals with the Belt of Truth.
Standing Orders
by Pastor Ken Endean (Aug 2 2009)
Series: Ephesians
Christians are to take a firm position in the spiritual battle against Satan and his agents.
Are You Still Standing?
by Pastor Ken Endean (Jul 26 2009)
Series: Ephesians
How to stand in spiritual battle.
Alert and Armed
by Pastor Ken Endean (Jul 19 2009)
Series: Ephesians
The Christian must be alert and armed for spiritual battle
Are You Looking for a Fight?
by Pastor Ken Endean (Jul 5 2009)
Series: Ephesians
Believers must be prepared for spiritual warfare.
Glorifying God and the Gospel at Work
by Pastor Ken Endean (Jun 28 2009)
Series: Ephesians
Glorifying God at work.
Faithful Fathers
by Pastor Ken Endean (Jun 21 2009)
Series: Ephesians
An admonition to fathers to be responsible to the training of their children.
Love and Reverence in Marriage for God's Glory
by Pastor Ken Endean (Jun 14 2009)
Series: Ephesians
Love and Reverence in Marriage bring glory to God.
Spirit Controlled Submission for God's Glory and Good Marriages
by Pastor Ken Endean (Jun 7 2009)
Series: Ephesians
Evidences of being Spirit-controlled are submission to one another in the fear of God and in marriage. Hidden within the picture of marriage is a picture of Christ and His love for the Church. It is a personal and intimate relationship, a primary relationship, a priority relationship, and a covenant of companionship.
Walk in the Spirit
by Pastor Ken Endean (May 31 2009)
Series: The Church
Walk in wisdom as the Holy Spirit gives guidance. Avoid the negatives and live the positives by not being controlled by substances or the desires of the flesh but by being controlled by the Spirit of God. The results will be transformed speech, attitudes, and relationships.
Loving Christ in Temptation
by Pastor Ken Endean (May 10 2009)
Part II to the sermon titled "The Joy is in the Trial.
Ingredients for a Happy Mother's Day
by Pastor Ken Endean (May 10 2009)
Imitating God's Love
by Pastor Ken Endean (Apr 19 2009)
Series: The Church
As we follow Christ and walk in His love, we do not imitate the world.
Is the Resurrection Incredible?
by Pastor Ken Endean (Apr 12 2009)
The apostle Paul asks Herod Agrippa why he should be condemned for believing in the Resurrection.
New Life Evidenced
by Pastor Ken Endean (Apr 5 2009)
Series: The Church
Evidences of the new life in Christ
Renewing the Mind (Part II to the sermon titled "Have You Changed."
by Pastor Ken Endean (Mar 29 2009)
Series: The Church
The change that takes place in the believer's life is accomplished through the aid of the Holy Spirit and mind renewal.
Have You Changed?
by Pastor Ken Endean (Mar 29 2009)
Series: The Church
Salvation brings a changed life.
Ministering for Maturity Part 2
by Pastor Ken Endean (Mar 15 2009)
Series: The Church
Ministering for Maturity
Ministering for Maturity
by Pastor Ken Endean (Mar 15 2009)
Series: The Church
The maturity to do the work of the ministry.
Purposeful Gifts
by Pastor Ken Endean (Mar 8 2009)
Series: The Church
Gifts given to believers to do the work of the ministry.
The Victor Gives the Spoils
by Pastor Ken Endean (Mar 1 2009)
Series: The Church
Through His Crucifixion and Resurrection, Christ conquered Satan and death, and in triumph returned to God those who were once sinners and prisoners of Satan. As the Victor, He distributes the spoils and gives spiritual gifts through the Spirit.
Zambia Trip Report
by Pastor Ken Endean (Feb 22 2009)
Pastor Endean' s report on his visit to Zambia to visit missionaries and teach in the Bible College. Photos are available in the photos tab.
Committed to the Unity of the Spirit
by Pastor Ken Endean (Feb 22 2009)
Series: The Church
Unity in the Church
What is Needed for Unity
by Pastor Ken Endean (Feb 1 2009)
Series: The Church
What is Needed for Unity
A Walk Worthy of Your Calling
by Pastor Ken Endean (Jan 25 2009)
Series: The Church
A Walk Worthy of Your Calling
Pray to Grow Beyond Superficiality
by Pastor Ken Endean (Nov 23 2008)
Series: The Church
Pray to Grow Beyond Superficiality
Is Christ at Home in Your Life
by Pastor Ken Endean (Nov 16 2008)
Series: The Church
Is Christ at Home in Your Life