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Why are we called to be patient when suffering? In today's message, Pastor Steve will examine 1 Peter 5:10-14.

How do we resist the devil? Do we use some kind of formula? Join Pastor Steve as he looks at 1 Peter 5:8-9.

Today we are talking about the miracle of Jesus turning the water into wine. But before we get there let me tell about a miracle that never was. A family of farmers--Ma, Pa, and their son Jim--take a trip to the city and walk into a shopping mall for the first time. They gape in awe at all the shiny…

The Superiority of the Person of Christ Heb.1:1-4:16 . The Superiority of Christ over the Angels Heb. 1:4-14 . Before we attempt to expound on this verse, I think it would do us good to answer a few questions, Why does the Holy Spirit here introduce the “angels?” In the next section (chapter 3) He shows…

A Good Week In Pennsylvania as Bobbi and I went to mingle with the church on Zion’s Hill, as the campground of the National Association of the Church of God is named, at West Middlesex in NW PA. We shared the greetings of our church with many, and we bring back the greetings of the National Association…

Main text: 10 An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. 11 The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. 12 She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. 13 She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands. 14 She is like the ships…

Introduction Going into 2024 we must all make sure we know that we believe. There is a doctrine of assurance which tells us how can you know that you are a true believer? I just know that I know I know in my heart of hearts I’m saved The preacher told me I’m saved I have walked with God The is a continuous…

David's Kindness to Mephibosheth, reflects the character of God whom extends his ultimate kindness and grace to all who call on the Lord Jesus. Just like in the life of Mephibosheth from Lo-debar, King Jesus can make good of out of what seems to be an irreversible-hopeless situation, as we welcome his…

What are we to remember? How are we to reflect? Where do we find renewal? Psalm 77:1-3 . 1 I cry aloud to God, aloud to God, and he will hear me. 2 In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord; in the night my hand is stretched out without wearying; my soul refuses to be comforted. 3 When I remember God,…

12 “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command you. 15 No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing;…

The Gates There is a hill near the city of Tauranga called Pukehinahina. On the top of this hill stands the Anglican Church of St George’s. The area is better known as Gate Pa and is a suburb of Tauranga On April 30th 1864 the battle of Gate Pa took place 3000 British army and navel forces attacked 160…

I don’t need to repeat news alerts or articles to tell you of tribulation. There is no time in human history that has not come with some sort of tribulation. Is there any doubt that what we call “life” is “the great tribulation”? It may get worse, but do we need it to? To call on God to save us? Can…

Jesus went to the Gentiles Garasenes – East side of the Sea of Galilee, one of the Decapolis, mostly Greek Gentiles A naked, chain-breaking, cave-dwelling, demon-possessed man confronted Jesus. He had been driven into isolation after breaking out of confinement. He was a fugitive and an outcast, trying…

Jesus had been beaten, whipped, spat-on, and nailed to a cross. After hours of constant, excruciating pain and suffocation, Jesus died right before the Passover and Sabbath. He had been pierced by a Roman spear that opened his vital organs as proof of his death. They took him down from the cross so as…

The Spotless Lamb became the Shepherd who leads God’s people beyond the End. Satan and his false prophets were eternally condemned. All people were judged according to what they had done. Those who fled God’s presence were granted eternal separation. The earth is gone and so is all the heavens (corporeal…

Jesus was leaving his disciples again. Christ spent 40 days reassuring his disciples that he will never leave them or forsake them. Jesus spoke about the Kingdom of God throughout these 40 days. The disciples were to wait for what he promised them before he died. This was the Advocate who would act in…

Jesus hears another complaint from some Pharisees Jesus welcomed tax collectors and sinners and ate with them Would have made him ritually unclean The younger son asked for his share of the inheritance early (which was acceptable). But He took his inheritance and squandered it on various pleasures. NIV…

The disciples had gone back to the Sea of Galilee to fish. They went back because the angel told them to wait in Galilee, not to give up on the mission. (Matt. & Mark) They went back to what was familiar, comfortable. Peter could not be still (no surprise), so he went fishing and the others followed.…

Jesus and his disciples were staying with Mary, Martha, and Lazarus Jesus had a destiny to fulfill in Jerusalem. Jesus was ready to continue his mission, knowing what it would cost him. The people were celebrating the Great Passover. God had sent Moses to enter Egypt to deliver his people from slavery…

Some of the Pharisees warned Jesus about Herod. Many of the Pharisees had continuously questioned Jesus’ motives. Those in power felt threatened by Jesus’ popularity. Many other Pharisees were drawn to Jesus. Herod the Great Son of Herod the Great, the man who tried to kill Jesus by killing many newborn…

Takes place right after Jesus had been baptized Jesus had been recognized and God’s Son and he pleased God Though the Holy Spirit was present in Jesus even before his birth, at his baptism, the Spirit descended upon him & filled him. Now the same Spirit led him to the wilderness (desert) to be tempted.…

Jesus had just told his disciples that he would be rejected, suffer, be killed, but raised to life on the third day. Jesus had also told them that his disciples would have to lose their lives to save them. They must have all been in denial, shocked at what Jesus told them. Jesus took his three most beloved…

Remember the Corinthians had been arguing over who was greater according to their giftedness. Paul had corrected them, telling them that the loving each other was more important than their gifts. Some of the Corinthians questioned the Resurrection of Jesus. They listened to voices other than the Apostles.…

Regardless of the arena, every message is filtered through the messenger delivering it. If the messengers actions support the message, the message is received and respected. If the messengers actions do not support the message then it is rejected and disregarded. Let me illustrate; this past Thursday…

Many days after Jesus’ birth, a group of Magi arrived. These Magi were wise men of their people. Likely high class because of the privilege they had to spend their days learning. Their learning seemed to included astrology, numerology, and religion. They were from the east, beyond Israel; likely Arabians.…