Above Only | Pastor Lawrence C. Barnes, Jr.

Above Only | Pastor Lawrence C. Barnes, Jr.

JULY 5, 2026 Drawing from Deuteronomy 28:1, 13 and the account of Peter walking on the water, Pastor Barnes teaches that God's desire is for His people to live "above only, and not beneath." This promise is not based on favorable circumstances but on a life that diligently hearkens to the voice of the Lord. Hearing God's Word is not enough—true elevation comes through active obedience. When believers keep God's voice at the forefront of their hearts, they can remain above fear, discouragement, spiritual opposition, and every circumstance that seeks to pull them under. At the center of this message is the truth that God's Word has the power to sustain and elevate His people. Just as Peter remained above the waves while his focus stayed on the Lord's command, believers rise above life's challenges by continually hearkening to God's voice. Pastor Barnes challenges the church to deepen its intimacy with God through prayer, fasting, and obedience, trusting that the Lord desires to lift every area of their lives. Though circumstances may suggest otherwise, God is working to elevate His people, reminding them that they are called to be above only—and not beneath.

He's Telling Me to Stretch | Pastor Lawrence C. Barnes, Jr.

JUNE 28, 2026 Please note: The recording begins shortly after the message started due to an unforeseen technical issue. Drawing from Mark 3:1–5 and Isaiah 54:1–2, Pastor Barnes reminds us that God often calls His people to stretch beyond the boundaries of comfort, fear, and past disappointment. Stretching is more than personal ambition—it is an act of faith-filled obedience in response to the voice of God. Just as the man with the withered hand received healing when he obeyed Jesus' command to "stretch forth thine hand," believers experience God's power when they step beyond what feels safe and trust Him with what seems impossible. At the heart of this message is the call to reclaim the faith, authority, and purpose that life's disappointments and the enemy have attempted to diminish. Pastor Barnes teaches that fear, sin, passivity, and repeated setbacks can cause our faith to shrink, but even a little faith, when stretched in obedience, is enough for God to perform a miracle. God is calling His people—and His church—to enlarge their vision, deepen their prayer and worship, increase their commitment, and prepare for greater harvest. Whatever God is asking you to do, now is the time to stretch beyond your limitations and trust Him to accomplish what only He can.

I'm Coming Out of This With Something: NOW! | Pastor Lawrence C. Barnes, Jr.

JUNE 7, 2026 God is not limited by delays, setbacks, or human timelines. Drawing from Galatians 3:29, the life of Abraham, Aaron’s budding rod, and the principle of late-planted corn, Pastor Barnes teaches that God is sovereign over both the promise and the timing of its fulfillment. What appears late, delayed, or even impossible to man can still come to pass when God speaks His appointed season. At the center of this message is the declaration of “NOW.” Abraham endured delay, distraction, and circumstances that seemed to make God’s promise impossible, yet God fulfilled His Word at the appointed time. In the same way, believers must resist being pulled back into doubt, fear, and a mindset of waiting when God is calling them to walk by faith. When God declares “NOW,” He brings resurrection to dead things, restores what has been delayed, and moves His people from expectation to manifestation. If you have been waiting on God’s promise, remember that He is able to accelerate the process and bring His Word to pass in His perfect time.

I'm Coming Out of This With Something | Pastor Lawrence C. Barnes, Jr.

MAY 31, 2026 The blessing of God often becomes most evident in seasons of adversity rather than seasons of abundance. Drawing from Galatians 3:29, the life of Abraham, Israel’s deliverance from Egypt, and the story of Ruth, Pastor Barnes reveals that those who belong to Christ are heirs of Abraham’s promises and carry a blessing that cannot be canceled by difficult circumstances. Just as a seed contains within itself both the blueprint and timing for its growth, God has planted His Word within His people, embedding both the promise and the appointed time for its fulfillment. Though trials may appear to contradict what God has spoken, they often become the very environment where His purpose begins to unfold. At the center of this message is the truth that God never wastes adversity. Throughout Scripture, those connected to His promise consistently emerged from hardship with more than they had when they entered it. Abraham left troubling situations with increased blessing, Israel came out of bondage with wealth and multiplication, and Ruth transformed personal loss into a legacy that reached all the way to Christ. What appears to be burial may actually be planting, and what feels like a setback may be preparation for increase. If you are walking through a season of pressure, disappointment, or uncertainty, remember who you are in Christ. The same God who worked through Abraham, Israel, and Ruth is still at work today. No matter how difficult the season, His people are not coming out empty-handed—they are coming out with something that God has produced through the trial.

The Seasons of A Word | Pastor Lawrence C. Barnes, Jr.

MAY 17, 2026 The promises of God often unfold through seasons before they are fully manifested. Drawing from Psalm 105:17–19 and the life of Joseph, Pastor Barnes reveals that a Word from God may first lead through hidden seasons, painful testing, and circumstances that appear completely opposite of what God has spoken. Just as Joseph carried dreams of elevation while sitting in a prison with iron on his feet and neck, believers often find themselves wrestling with delay, pressure, and disappointment while holding onto a promise from God. Yet what feels like contradiction is often preparation for manifestation. At the center of this message is the truth that God’s Word does not expire—it has a manifestation date. From Genesis to Joseph’s deliverance, Scripture reveals that God speaks into chaos, darkness, and impossibility without waiting for perfect conditions. The season of contrast often comes just before breakthrough. When God’s appointed time arrives, no prison, opposition, shame, or spiritual resistance can stop what He has declared. If you are in a hidden or difficult season, the answer is not to quit or force the process, but to trust God’s timing, remain faithful, and believe that your season is about to change.