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As I said last week , to sum up 2023 in one word I would have to say it would be “DISBELIEF” Disbelief for 1. An invasion of Israel / Ukraine and I imagine Taiwan son. 2. Millions of illegal immigrants still crossing our southern boarders – the president just sits back and watches, knowing that our national…

The historic Christian Church gave Latin titles to each Sunday. They titled the Third Sunday in Advent “Gaudete,” which means “Rejoice!” As we reach the midway point of Advent, we remember that when the King shall come, he will bring us perfect and everlasting joy. Joy is not the same thing as happiness.…

Paul , and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Have you ever walked into the middle of a conversation? It can be disastrous. My kids are learning…

As I said last week , to sum up 2023 in one word I would have to say it would be What do you do? Refocus There are times when you need to re-focus David had to refocus a number of times. Everyone who has gone through some sort of trauma has to refocus. We are in a time of great deception - It is time…

Recap of defining Ekklesia and her purpose? Matthew 16:18 (NASB95) 18 “I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. Church = Ekklesia or Ecclesia 1 a gathering of citizens called out from their homes into some public place,…

Torah Portion: Exodus 35:1-38:20 Haftarah: 2 Kings 11:17-12:17 Review Two Harlots Hebrew Bitterness Pride Picture of Korah Bold New Moon Picture of Time between New and full moon Picture of New and full moon Top ten songs of the Torah MISHPATIM: Heart Felt Offering Elijah Attributes of Mercy Introduction…

If I was to sum up 2023 in one word I would have to say it would be “DISBELIEF” Disbelief for 1. An invasion of Israel – how was it missed in the intelligence community. 2. Millions of illegal immigrants crossing our southern boarders – why does the president just sit back and watch, knowing that our…

Skinny on Prayer IACTS Intercession 16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Adoration Thinking about the characteristics of God 9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “ ‘Our Father in heaven,…

Bringing peace to our world. This is a very hard task, job, path, journey or whatever other word you would like to use. We know that Jesus is our peace, He is the Prince of Peace. I think of the words of the prophet Jeremiah who said, Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried…

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Good morning church. Open your Bibles with me this morning to 1 Thessalonians 5 verse 12. Now let me explain my controversial title to this morning’s message. Commands for Christians. Now some of you might look at that title and think how is that controversial, and then there…

1 Thessalonians 3:4-4:8 Good morning church! I pray you will all have a wonderful new year. Congratulations to those of you that completed the chronological reading plan through the Bible yesterday. That really is a life changing accomplishment that I would encourage all of you to do. There are a couple…

Tonight I am going to focus more on Joseph than the other participants in the Christmas Story. Joseph was given a call to protect and a call of prompt obedience. As every husband is given charge to protect his family, Joseph had already made a commitment to protect Mary. For Mary and Joseph, their betrothal…

This morning, we’re going to go through the closing remarks of Paul’s first letter to the church at Thessalonica. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed preaching 1 Thessalonians and have been, once again, personally confronted by this letter I was already familiar with. God’s Word is like that. It’s a multi-faceted…

Today’s message describes how believers should finish faithfully unto the end.

The Way Life Shapes Us Every one of us are shaped by a combination of our nature, how we were hard wired by God before birth and nurture… the events that have happened to us since then. Especially powerful in shaping us are things like our parents, (and their attitude to God and money and what life is…

Introduction This Torah Portion goes from Numbers 8:1-12:16 In our previous Torah Portion we spoke about Numbers 8:1-4 in the context of the rapture This week, we will talk about the Torah Portion, regarding The Set Up of the Lamps in the Lampstand: Menorah And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: “Speak…

Jesus Christ had finished His work here on earth and ascended to His father in heaven some 18-21 years before this book was written (45-48 AD). The Apostle Paul was already on the scene, was or had spent a year in Antioch and Jerusalem being taught and teaching himself before setting out on his first…

Introduction: It doesn’t take much to be a blessing to other people. We live in a world that could certainly use more people that are seeking to be a blessing to others. We are quick to criticize, quick to judge, quick to vent our frustrations and opinions. However, we need to rethink this and begin…

II. ONE TRUE GOD: existing eternally as three persons - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit ( Luke 3:22 ; Matt 28:19 ; II Cor 13:14 ). [One True God ( Deut 6:4 ; Isa 44:6 ). This tri-unity is clearly set forth in the form and formula of Christian baptism ( Matt 28:19-20 ).] 1. The God Who Is. how…

I believe we are in the beginning of the end. I believe the rapture of the church could come at any moment. I do know the spirit of the end times and the Anti-Christ are here. 2 This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is…

Introducción No sabemos lo que pasará en la vida de un día a otro. En solo un año, he salido de una cuarentena completa, he tocado la puerta de la eternidad cuando casi morí, y mi hija menor fue atropellada. Fue así también con el apóstol Pablo también. Un día estuvo persiguiendo a la iglesia de Cristo.…

Wholeheartedness is not about doing something that gives you a result; it is about being something that gives you a purpose.

Introduction In seminary, we had a free evening and went to a Rangers game. Sitting next to a group of guys who were cutting up as guys often do. The three of us were sitting there talking and a conversation started between our two groups. They asked what we did. “Pastors.” Immediately their language…

18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Guilt is a Powerful deterrent of giving God Thanks. The HarperCollins Bible Dictionary (Revised and Updated) (Guilt) Guilt for the biblical writers, guilt is not primarily an inward feeling of remorse or a bad conscience,…

1 Thessalonians 5:1- 9 / Day of the Lord 1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. 2 For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, “There is peace and security,”…