by Barry Bandara | Oct 26, 2016
Satan knew what was coming and boy was he ticked! We are nearing the end of an incredible teaching series called Freeway. Instead of living the “abundant life” Jesus promised, too many are STUCK in their spiritual journey. So week after week we’ve...
by Barry Bandara | Mar 5, 2016
God is holy. God is also hilarious. One look at a duck-billed platypus proves this. They were not constructed from left-over animal parts but by a God who has a sense of humor. God having a donkey speak to a wayward prophet is another example a divine hilarity. The...
by Barry Bandara | Jun 4, 2015
I have read several online articles giving reasons people use to LEAVE a church. I thought we should take a positive approach to this sensitive subject. Although this list is not exhaustive, here are some of my conclusions from 30 years of full-time ministry for...
by Barry Bandara | Apr 9, 2015
Burnout… There have been many times in my 30 years of ministry when I found myself tired, depressed, discouraged, or overwhelmed. But never all at the same time. Just like life, church ministry has ebbs and flows, highlights and lowlights. You enjoy the highs...
by Barry Bandara | Jan 22, 2014
I am having lots of fun teaching our current series called, “Let’s Dance” at GracePoint Church. It is a five-week marriage series that looks at 5 popular Ballroom dances that directly apply to marriage. So far we’ve covered the Tango and the...
