Catalyst Church of Carrollton

Choose Your Change

Change you can't stick is what's got you stuck

Do Your Dream

“I also told them about the gracious hand of my God on me and what the king had said to me. They replied, “Let us start rebuilding.” So they began this good work.”

- ‭‭Nehemiah‬ ‭2‬:‭18‬ ‭NIV‬‬

 

Does your enthusiasm for the future match your effort in the present?

Ignore The Noise

And I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work and I cannot come down..." - Nehemiah 6:3 ESV

They were just trying to intimidate us, imagining that they could discourage us and stop the work. So I continued the work with even greater determination. - Nehemiah 6:9 NLT

Prioritize The Presence

“One day Moses said to the Lord, “You have been telling me, ‘Take these people up to the Promised Land.’ But you haven’t told me whom you will send with me. You have told me, ‘I know you by name, and I look favorably on you.’ If it is true that you look favorably on me, let me know your ways so I may understand you more fully and continue to enjoy your favor. And remember that this nation is your very own people.” The Lord replied, “I will personally go with you, Moses, and I will give you rest—everything will be fine for you.” Then Moses said, “If you don’t personally go with us, don’t make us leave this place.”‭‭ - Exodus‬ ‭33‬:‭12‬-‭15‬ ‭NLT‬‬

 

Power happens in your life when you prioritize God’s presence. 

Stay Solid

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” ‭‭- Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭24‬-‭27‬ ‭NIV‬‬

 

1. Stay In Your Lane. 

2. Steward Your Season. 

3. Seek First The Kingdom. 

4. Serve People.

Step Into The Impossible

The promise of God requires you to step into the impossible, not stop because of the impossible.

Take The Stairs

“One day the Joseph tribes came to Joshua and asked, “Why didn't you give us more land? The Lord has always been kind to us, and we have too many people for this small region.” Joshua replied, “If there's not enough room for you in the hill country of Ephraim, then go into the forest that belonged to the Perizzites and the Rephaim. Clear out the trees and make more room for yourselves there.” “Even if we do that,” they answered, “there still won't be enough land for us in the hill country. And we can't move down into Jezreel Valley, because the Canaanites who live in Beth-Shan and in other parts of the valley have iron chariots.” “Your tribes do have a lot of people,” Joshua admitted. “I'll give you more land. Your tribes are powerful, so you can have the rest of the hill country, but it's a forest, and you'll have to cut down the trees and clear the land. You can also have Jezreel Valley. Even though the Canaanites there are strong and have iron chariots, you can force them to leave the valley.”  - ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭17‬:‭14‬-‭18‬ ‭CEV‬‬

The Gift of Hope

In this powerful sermon, Ben Bonner takes us on a journey through the profound theme of light in the Bible, exploring how Jesus' light dispels darkness and brings hope into our lives. From the powerful declaration in John 8:12, "I am the light of the world," to the message of God's unwavering presence in our hearts, Ben reminds us that following Christ means stepping out of darkness and into the life-giving light of His glory. He delves into the significance of light shining in the darkness, as seen in scriptures like John 1:5 and Revelation 21:23, showing how God's light illuminates not only the world but our very souls.

Through the example of the shepherds in Luke 2 and the eternal hope found in Colossians 1:27, Ben encourages us to embrace the light that keeps on giving—hope, peace, and the knowledge of God's glory. 

Here are the sermon notes:

“Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:12 NLT

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. ”John 1:5 NIV

“That night some shepherds were living out in the fields near Bethlehem. They were keeping their sheep safe. Then an angel of the Lord appeared to them. A bright light from God shone all around them. That frightened them very much.” Luke 2:8-9 EASY

“This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.” 1 John 1:5 NIV

And the city has no need of sun or moon, for the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its light.” Revelation 21:23 NLT

“For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 4:6 NIV 

The gift to keep on giving-

Hope- Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Colossians 1:27 NKJV

 

The Gift of Faith

In this heartfelt Christmas sermon, Ben reminds us of the unshakable power of faith, even in the most uncertain circumstances. Drawing from the story of Mary’s extraordinary journey upon learning she would carry the Savior of the world, Ben challenges us to trust God’s plan, no matter how unexpected or overwhelming life may feel.

Perfect for the Christmas season, this message will uplift your spirit and renew your faith in God’s promises. Tune in and discover the gift that can transform your life.

100!!

In this powerful sermon titled "100", Ben reflects on his journey as he celebrates his 39th birthday. We all face moments of struggle and frustration where we fall short of the ideals we strive for. But Ben reminds us, through a raw and relatable message, that even when we’re not perfect, we can still keep it 💯. Drawing inspiration from passages like Romans 7:14, Galatians 6:9, and 1 Corinthians 9:27, Ben challenges us to press on, stay disciplined, and trust that God's plan for us is beyond what we can imagine.

Join us as we celebrate Ben’s 39th birthday with a sermon that will leave you motivated to stay on track, stay true, and keep pushing forward.

Sermon notes: 

Keep it 💯-

 

I ain’t there yet. 

 

Like, I gotta admit, I'm not totally down with the things I end up doing. It's like, there are things I really wanna do, but I never actually do 'em. Instead, I end up doing the stuff I totally despise. Ya feel me? Romans 7:14 Gen Z 

 

Good guys don’t finish last. Quitters don’t finish at all. 

 

And let's not get tired of doing good deeds, 'cause eventually we'll see some awesome results if we don't give up. Galatians 6:9 Gen Z

 

I stay in control of my own body and make sure it obeys me, so that even after telling others the truth, I won't be disqualified myself. 1 Corinthians 9:27 Gen Z

 

The sky is not the limit! 

 

Bruh, like, with God, nothing is even off-limits. It's literally all possible, you know? Luke 1:37 Gen Z

 

So, like, don't go around flexing on people, okay? 'Cause everything is yours, man! Whether it's Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or whoever's popular, or life, or death, or things happening now, or things yet to come – you've got it all! 1 Corinthians 3-21-22 Gen Z Bible