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Faith isn’t belief or hope—it’s assurance. In this message, Dr. Gabe unpacks the true meaning of faith, challenging common misconceptions and encouraging listeners to move beyond hope into the assurance of God’s reality. He explores how faith is not just belief or hope, but the unwavering confidence in God—regardless of circumstance or outcome. 

To live by faith is to possess an unwavering assurance in God’s love, sovereignty, and p...

Don’t let social media “preachers” disciple you into poverty. God wants His people living in abundance—financially, spiritually, emotionally, and relationally.

Dr. Gabe challenges us to rethink what abundance truly means—not just in terms of money, but as an all-encompassing spiritual provision. He explores how often, as believers, we fall into the trap of a scarcity mindset, shaped by fear, comparison, and a lack of gener...

You may be living lukewarm! Dr. Gabe takes us on a deep dive into Jesus’ message to the church of Laodicea, as revealed in the book of Revelation. Unlike the typical fire-and-brimstone sermon, this teaching challenges modern cultural mindsets about wealth, work, and generosity—and their alignment (or misalignment) with kingdom principles.

Dr. Gabe presses us to reconsider our relationship with generosity, shatters the myth...

Environment is everything. You are a big deal, but you can only go as far as your environment allows.

Dr. Gabe explores the story of Saul’s journey to becoming Israel’s first king. He challenges listeners to reflect on the environments and relationships that shape their lives, revealing how even those who are anointed and full of potential can remain stuck without the right circle—one that’s spiritually grounded, honest, and support...

Are you operating on bare minimum obedience? In this message, Dr. Gabriel Allen Powell breaks down the story of Jonah—not as someone who was fearful, but as someone who did the least required, and then wondered why progress stalled. 

If you want breakthrough in your business and life, you can’t just check boxes; God honors those who go all in. 

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Faith alone doesn't move mountains—faith married to diligence does. 

In his message, “Sloth Kills Callings,” Dr. Gabriel Allen Powell unpacks what it really means to battle laziness—not just in our work or routines, but also when it comes to our spiritual lives.

Drawing from Proverbs 6, Dr. Powell challenges us to “consider the ant”—a symbol of diligence and preparation—juxtaposing its work ethic to the dange...

Sloth kills callings—sometimes we pray, fast, and weep, but never move to build. 

Drawing inspiration from the story of Nehemiah, Dr. Gabe highlights the dangers of prolonged grief, the imperative of spiritual discipline, and an often-ignored enemy—the spirit of sloth. 

After seasons of prayer and fasting, step up to build what God has shown you.

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Ora et labora. Pray and work. Prayer gives us revelation, but showing up and working—especially when no one’s watching—makes the vision real. Success in the kingdom is built on faithfulness and grit. 

Are you focused on just doing “good” or are you actually building something meaningful? In this message about diligence, Dr. Gabriel Allen Powell teaches us that true success isn’t just about behavior, but about a full mindse...

Consistency is deeper than routine—it's about living the Kingdom's way, not just following rules or church habits. 

 Dr. Gabriel Allen Powell dives into the theme of consistency, challenging common perspectives on faith, holiness, and what it truly means to live out the kingdom of God. He explores how embracing God's system and completing what we start can lead to real transformation and abundant living.

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Pride is the pathway for destruction. When someone’s life is in shambles, pride often went before that.

In his series Faces of Pride, Dr. Gabriel Allen Powell unpacks the complexities of pride and its many faces by challenging listeners to examine their hearts, confront uncomfortable truths, and pursue authentic humility over mere outward appearances. 

The message takes a close look at intellectual pride—how the n...

The warfare is after your ear. If the enemy can cut your ear off in the spirit, he cut you off from hearing what God wants to do.

Bishop Victor Powell leads us through a powerful exploration of Matthew 26, focusing on the dramatic moment when Peter cuts off the ear of the high priest’s servant. This isn’t just a story of impulse and violence—it’s full of profound symbolism about transition, obedience, and the voices that s...

Many admire a pastor's anointing and strength, but miss the battles they've walked through. During our 11-Year Celebration, Dr. Valerie Moore delves deep into the tension between external gifting and internal struggle, the necessity of divine order, and the transformative rewards of honoring leadership, illuminating the path to breakthrough and blessing.

She challenges listeners to let go of others' false pe...

You aren't a real Christian until God changes your entire life.

Dr. Gabe delves into the true meaning of the Gospel and challenges common misconceptions about salvation, being born again, and the difference between calling yourself a Christian and actually living as a disciple of Jesus.

Throughout the message, Dr. Gabe passionately addresses the tendency to blame the pulpit for a lack of spiritual growth, instead calli...

Pride isn’t just loud or boastful. It’s sneaky, wearing all kinds of masks. Whether it’s hiding in hardship, lurking in leadership, or veiled in virtue, pride’s many faces must be confronted with humility, honesty, and grace. Only then can we truly be conformed into the image of Christ—free from the subtle snares of Leviathan.

Dr. Gabriel Allen Powell continues his Deliverance series by diving deep into the complexities of pride, ex...

You'll never experience complete deliverance until you walk in forgiveness. 

During the close of his series, Deliverance, Dr. Gabe challenges us to reflect deeply on generational patterns, personal transformation, and the realities of deliverance—not just for ourselves, but for those who will come after us.

Through honest stories and scriptural insights, Dr. Powell confronts the realities that many of us normalize: from the ever...

Deliverance is a process that cleanses old mindsets and paves the way for spiritual, emotional, and practical prosperity. Dr. Gabe zeroes in on the spirit of poverty and its grip on our families, mindsets, and even our approach to finances and legacy.

With wisdom and directness, he lays out the steps to break free: repentance, renunciation, removing old patterns, replacing them with God’s Word and community, and reinforcing new habi...

True freedom isn’t pretending to have it all together. Drawing from the book of Genesis, Dr. Powell challenges us to recognize the pain and the process involved in birthing our God-given purpose—reminding us that destiny isn’t guaranteed simply by prophecy, but by our willingness to engage with the journey, no matter how difficult.

Through raw honesty and practical wisdom, Dr. Powell exposes how family patterns, manipulative spirits...

What are demons and how do they operate? Can Christians be demonically possessed or oppressed? How can someone identify and break free from these spirits?

Drawing from John 8:36, Pastor Victoria Powell dives deep into what it truly means to experience deliverance from demonic oppression, religious bondage, and the generational roots that can keep us trapped.

Throughout her message, Pastor Victoria unpacks the natu...

God chooses you at the level of your heart posture. In a sermon entitled, How To Be Chosen, Dr. Gabriel Allen Powell explores what it truly means to be "chosen" by God, using the story of Mary as a profound example. 

He challenges listeners to embrace humility, break free from pride and societal expectations, and fully submit to God's calling in their lives—reminding us that destiny often favors the unlikely and overl...