2026 Sermons (see the boxes below for previous years) - See the videos of these messages on our Facebook page.

02.08.26 "Love - the Evidence of Faith" - 1 John 2:3-6, 1:5-7 - This message introduces a new series on 'love' in the book of 1 John. First we must have faith in the Lord. The more genuine our faith, the more genuine our love will be for our Lord, and the stronger our desire to please & obey Him. We will also have a desire to love others - even if that is difficult at times.31:19
02.01.26 "The Desire for Our King" - Rev 22:20-21, Heb 11:8-16 - In Rev 22:17, believers call on the Lord Jesus to "come" back to earth. In v20, the Lord responds "Surely I come quickly," which will be accomplished at the start & end of the 7-year Tribulation. Like Abraham in Hebrews 11, we should be looking forward to our eternal home in heaven!38:09
01.18.26 "God’s Warning Label" - Rev 22:18-19 - These passages emphasize God's warning to never change His Word, including adding to or taking away from the Bible. False prophets & teachers down thru history have attempted to alter God's Word. We as believers are called to uphold and defend the Holy Bible from attacks by those who desire to tear it down.33:44
01.11.26 "God's Great Invitation" - Rev 22:13-17 - Our passage culminates with an invitation in v17 from the Lord Jesus Christ to sinners to come and accept Him as your Savior & Lord. Have you accepted God's great invitation? If so, have you told others who are in need of salvation?33:40
01.04.26 "The Seriousness of Holiness" - Isaiah 6:1-8 - In this passage, Isaiah sees the glory of the Lord on His throne and contrasts God's holiness with his own "holiness." Isaiah knows he is a sinful man of unclean lips with his fallen nature & tendency to commit sin. God's cleansing & purifying fire leads Isaiah to say, "Here am I, use me!" Are you also ready to serve your Lord? Do you understand the seriousness of holiness?34:25

2025 Sermons

"Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord." - Romans 6:11

12.29.24 "Growing in Grace in 2025" - Phil 1:21, 2:5-8; Col 3:1-4; 2Peter 3:17; Prov 4:23-27; 2Peter 3:18; 1John 1:9; 1Cor 15:58 Life involves making plans & setting goals. This is especially important in our spiritual life as believers in Christ. What is your plan for living your life for your Lord in 2025? Be encouraged & challenged to glorify Jesus Christ with your life. Make a plan now to grow in grace in 2025!34:21
12.22.24 "Prophecies Fulfilled" - Matt 2:1-21; Gal 4:4-5; see verses below; Ps 27:13-14; Luke 2:25-35, 36-38; 1John 1:9 - Jesus' birth fulfilled many prophecies, including: Born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2 & Matt 2:1), Descendant of David (Is 9:6-7 & Matt 1:1), Born of a virgin (Is 7:14 & Luke 1:26,31,35), Kings would bow down to Jesus (Ps 72:9-11 & Matt 2:11), Innocent children would be slaughtered (Jer 31:15 & Matt 2:16-18), and Jesus would flee to Egypt (Hosea 11:1 & Matt 2:13-15). These prophecies give us confidence that we can trust God & His Word, especially relating to salvation that is only available through belief in Jesus Christ.25:47
12.15.24 "Born to Die, So I Could Live!" Christmas Program - John 1:12,14; Luke 24:4-8 - We can't be saved by traditions, culture, family, or even being a member of a church. The only thing that can save us is Jesus Christ Who came to die for our sins so that we could live in eternal peace & joy with Him in heaven forever! But we must admit we are sinners, choose to repent of our sin, and believe that Jesus died and came back to life.54:34
12.08.24 "Shepherds, Angels, and Praise" - Luke 2:8-20 - This familiar passage is about worship & praise from God's heavenly angels and from lowly shepherds. The shepherds represent a lower class servitude type of life that Jesus would live, as well as the portrayal of the Lord Jesus as our Great Shepherd Who watches over His flock of the saved. Like the angels, let's praise Jesus with joy. Like the shepherds, let's proclaim Him everywhere. Like Mary, let's meditate on the truths of Christmas and worship Jesus throughout the season.22:37
12.01.24 "The Sent One" - Isaiah 53:10-12, Gal 4:4-5, 1John 4:14, John 3:16 - These verses point us to our celebration of our Lord's birth because it was the profound & loving purpose of the Father to bring His Son Jesus into this world and send Him to the cross to die. But the greatest part of the gospel is that we do not have a dead Savior, but a living Savior Who will receive all who come to Him in faith!29:42
11.24.24 "The Dragon and the Beast" - Rev 13:1-10 - The beast, aka the antichrist, arrives at the midpoint of the 7-year Tribulation. The dragon, aka Satan, gives power to the beast/antichrist and both are worshipped and both battle the saints during the last half of the Tribulation. Verse 10 encourages us as Christians that, despite persecution & challenging times, we must exercise great patience & faith in the Lord!36:19
11.17.24 "For Such a Time As This" - 1 Timothy 2:1-8, Prov 29 - We are currently living in a time of moral decline & an ignorance of God's Word. But we are also witnessing a time of spiritual opportunity where the church can direct our political leaders toward the Gospel of Jesus Christ & His righteousness. Let's pray for God's mercy, grace, & wisdom for our country & our government leaders. Pray that we as Christians have a godly influence on everyone we meet.36:57
11.10.24 "Satan, Israel, and the Remnant" - Rev 12:13-17 - V13-The dragon (Satan) will be cast out from God's presence during the 2nd half of the Tribulation to persecute the nation of Israel (the woman). V14-God will provide His divine & powerful protection over His people, the nation of Israel. V15-The serpent/dragon/Satan will attack Israel thru the antichrist & his armies ('flood' with military power). V16-The 'earth', representing God & His power over His creation, opens up & swallows the military forces of the antichrist. V17-Satan is angry with Israel, but especially with the remnant of Jewish believers. While Satan appears powerful, God is more powerful and will defeat Satan!32:03
11.03.24 "The Most Innocent on Death Row" - Isaiah 53:8-9, Matt 27:57-60 - In these verses, Isaiah prophesizes of the arrest & imprisonment and trial & judgment of Jesus Christ, Who is killed for the sins of Israel & the world. The Lord Jesus at the time was viewed as wicked, but He is truly the innocent, sinless Lamb of God. Jesus proved to be God & our Savior thru His prophesied birth, His miracles, and His wisdom & truth.31:50
10.27.24 "The Power of the Blood" - Rev 12:10-12 - Verse 10 declares victory at the end of the Tribulation with Christ's second coming establishing His kingdom on earth and defeating Satan. Verse 11 - With the power of Christ, the Tribulation saints will overcome Satan's attempts to destroy them. Verse 12 "Therefore rejoice!" Jesus Christ gives joy & peace when you believe on Him as your Savior.29:57
10.20.24 "A Woman, a Child, and a Dragon" - Rev 12:1-9 - In v1, the woman (representing Israel) gives birth to a child, Jesus Christ. In v3, the dragon (Satan) & his demons seek to destroy Jesus. V6 is the 2nd half of the tribulation when the woman/Israel will be persecuted. Vs7-9 portray Satan's demise at the end of the Tribulation and at the 2nd coming of Christ. God wins in the end! Make sure you are on the winning side as a believer in Christ.31:14
10.13.24 "The Seventh Trumpet – Thanks to God Almighty" - Rev 11:15-19, 1Cor 3:11-15, 2Cor 5:10, Rom 14:10-12, Psa 119:89 - Our passage involves the sounding of the seventh & final trumpet. It's an overview of Who God is & what He will do to permanently solve the sin problem of the world. Let's thank God for being holy & righteous and for saving your soul from eternal punishment when you believe on His Son Jesus Christ as your Savior.31:13
10.06.24 "Jesus, the Divider" - Luke 12:49-56, John 15:18-19; 2Tim 3:12; Matt 5:10-12; Luke 6:22-23; Matt 16:2-3; 2Tim 3:1-5, 4:3-4; Isa 5:20 - Does the Lord Jesus Christ try to unite or divide us? The Lord does want to unite every person in salvation by faith in Him, but He knows their will be a division between saved & unsaved. The nonChristian world hates & persecutes Christians as they live in their sin & turn away from God's truth.26:09
09.29.24 "The Two Witnesses – Part 3" - Mal 4:5-6; Matt 17:1-13; Luke 1:17; Heb 9:27; Gen 5:22-24; 2Kings 2:11-12; 1Cor 2:1-2; Phil 3:10; 1John 5:20-21 - What is the identity of the two witnesses mentioned in Rev 11 & Zech 4? Though not definitive, arguments can be made for Moses, Elijah, &/or Enoch. Their identities don't really matter. It only matters that God chose to use them to be witnesses of Jesus Christ and to proclaim Him to the world as the King Who will be coming very soon!37:57
09.22.24 "Childlike Faith" - Mark 10:13-16; Matt 14:26-30; Eph 2:8-10, Acts 8:26-39 - Childlike faith is the idea of someone putting their complete & sincere faith & trust in someone or something. To save our souls from eternal punishment in hell, we must put childlike faith in Jesus. After salvation, baptism is a public declaration to other believers & the world that Jesus Christ is our Lord & Savior because we have believed on Him with childlike faith!35:10
09.15.24 "The Two Witnesses – Part 2" - Rev 11:6-14 - God will use two special witnesses to preach the gospel during the second half of the 7-year Tribulation. The murder of the two witnesses brings joy to the unbelieving world since the world hates God & rejects salvation thru Jesus Christ. But the resurrection of the two witnesses brings great fear on God's enemies and leads many to believe on Christ & worship God.30:43
09.08.24 "The Two Witnesses" - Rev 11:1-5, Zech 4:2-3, 11-14 - A unique way God will spread the gospel of Jesus Christ during the 7-year Tribulation is thru the powerful preaching of the two witnesses. God will protect these two witnesses as they preach for 1,280 days, or 42 Jewish calendar months of 30 days each, which equals 3.5 years, which is the second half of the Tribulation. God will also protect us from Satan as we serve & witness for the Lord.24:48
09.01.24 "It Was All According to the Plan!" - Isa 53:5-7, Eph 1:3-4, 1Pet 1:18-20, Rom 12:1-2 - Isaiah 53 defines God's plan of salvation through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. God punished His own innocent Son to save our guilty souls from the penalty of sin that we deserved. Our part of the plan is to accept Jesus as our Savior, then willingly love & serve our Lord.31:18
08.25.24 "The Sweet & the Bitter of God’s Truth" - Rev 10:1-11 - Today's passage takes a break from the judgments of Revelation and reminds us that Jesus Christ is coming back to earth. The message of salvation by faith in Christ is available to all. It is sweet to those who accept it & go to heaven. But to those who reject salvation & go to hell, it is very bitter.29:37
08.18.24 "The Sixth Trumpet–Still No Repentance" - Rev 9:13-21 - The first 5 of 7 trumpet judgments have brought destruction & torment on the earth. With today's 6th trumpet, a third of the world's population will be killed. Surprisingly, verses 20 & 21 tell us that those who survive these supernatural events do NOT repent of their sins. The essence of man's sin nature is a heart of rebellion, which is why we as a church & as individuals need to keep proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ!29:23
08.11.24 "The Fifth Trumpet-Five Months of Torture" - Rev 9:1-12 - Last week, the first 4 of 7 trumpet judgments brought catastrophic destruction on the earth. With today's 5th trumpet, Satan opens the bottomless pit releasing demons that will torment the unsaved. This is a warning to all who refuse to repent and continue to defy God & reject Jesus Christ. Satan is our enemy, but those who know Jesus as Savior do not need to fear him!30:50
08.04.24 "Man of Sorrows" - Isaiah 53:1-4 - Isaiah 53 is an incredible prophecy of Christ's life when He came into this world & died upon the cross for our sins. This chapter has changed the lives of so many people by leading them to Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. The Lord Jesus is a Man of Sorrows because the world despises & rejects Him, because of the grief of carrying our sin, and because God the Father afflicted His Son by putting on Him all of the punishment that we deserved.32:59
07.28.24 "The First Four Trumpets-Devastation Upon Creation" - Rev 8:7-13 - After looking at the seal judgments, the 7th & final seal actually contains a new set of judgments called the 7 trumpets. The first 4 trumpet judgments bring catastrophic destruction on the earth. God's grace always precedes His wrath & judgment upon those who choose to remain unrepentant & rebellious against Him. Salvation is available to all by faith in Jesus.38:58
07.21.24 "The Seventh Seal -The Trumpet Judgments" - Rev 8:1-6 - We previously looked at the first 6 seal judgments. The 7th & final seal actually contains a new set of judgments called the 7 trumpets. In today's passage, we see 7 angels given the 7 trumpets, but we also see the value God places on our prayers as they rise up to Him. Is your prayer life a time of sweet worship & fellowship with your Lord?31:33
07.14.24 "Martyred Saints from the Great Tribulation" - Rev 7:9-17 - This passage looks at those Christians who were killed for their faith during the Great Tribulation, which is the second half of the 7-year Tribulation. They worship God in heaven and praise Him saying, "Blessing & glory & wisdom & thanksgiving & honor & power & might be unto our God forever & ever"(v12). We likewise should praise the Lord with such enthusiasm!32:59
07.07.24 "Destitute, Desperate, & Delivered" - Luke 18:35-43, Eph 2:8-10 - The blind man in this passage was in a destitute (hopeless) condition both spiritually & physically. As Jesus passed by, the blind man desperately cried out to the 'Son of David' to heal him. The blind man puts his faith in Jesus, Who delivers him from his sin condition & blindness. Like the blind man, put your faith in Jesus and serve Him by testifying to others of His grace that saved you.34:20
06.30.24 "The 144,000 Jewish Believers-Part 2" - Rev 7:5-8, 14:1-5 - These passages focus on the 144,000 believers that represent the 12 tribes of Israel. God will not forsake Israel or replace it with the Church. When we enter Christ's literal kingdom when He comes, Israel will not only be among the nations but the leader of all nations with Jesus as King!34:02
06.16.24 "The Divine Example of Fatherhood" - Psalm 103:1-14 - The Biblical concept of fatherhood (& motherhood) is quickly fading away in our culture. Psalm 103 gives us examples of godly fatherhood portrayed by our Heavenly Father. As a loving Father, God forgives us of our wrongs, provides spiritual nourishment for our souls, upholds righteousness & justice for His children, disciplines us but is merciful & slow to anger, and understands our spiritual weaknesses.33:18
06.09.24 "The Sixth Seal-The Insane Rejection of the Savior” - Rev 6:12-17 - V12-14 describe the supernatural, catastrophic judgment of God upon the sinful, unbelieving world which will take place during the 2nd half of the Tribulation. V15-17 describe the insane rejection of Jesus Christ and God's wrath upon the unbeliever. Man in his sin chooses to reject God in spite of God's offer of grace & salvation through His Son.33:56
06.02.24 "The Shepherd's Heart" - Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:11,27 - Jesus is our Great Shepherd Who: v1-2 provides everything we need spiritually, physically, mentally & emotionally; v3-4 comforts our souls and leads us on the right path; and v5-6 provides spiritual victory over our enemies.33:16
05.26.24 "Soldiers of the Cross" - 2 Timothy 2:1-5, Rom 12:1-2 - This Memorial Day we remember our soldiers who gave their lives for our country & freedoms. As a church, we also remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for our salvation. As soldiers of the cross, we should be 1) dedicated to the Lord, 2) determined to live for the Lord, and 3) disciplined & prepared for battle in the strength & wisdom of the Lord!27:52
05.19.24 "The Fifth Seal–a Plea for Righteous Vengeance” - Rev 6:9-11 - With the 1st four seals bringing false peace, war, famine, & plagues, the 5th seal is a plea from believers who gave up their lives for testifying of their faith in Jesus Christ. They want God to judge the wicked who persecuted & murdered these saints. While God must judge sin and bring about a just punishment, He provides salvation to all those that repent of their sin and accept Jesus as Savior.29:10
05.12.24 "How to Make a Good Mother" - Col 3:17-21, Eph 5:25-33 - Good parenting starts with a good marriage. Husbands are to love their wives and provide leadership in the family, which starts with loving & obeying the Lord & His Word. A loving marriage is the key to a happy home, producing a happy wife and mother!28:01
05.05.24 "The Shed Blood and the Remission of Sin" - Matt 26:28; Rom 3:25; Heb 9:22; Rom 5:1-2 - The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the good news of salvation. Each person has a sin problem that condemns us to eternity in hell. The only way to be saved from that condemnation is to believe on Jesus Christ's death, burial, & resurrection and receive His free gift of salvation by grace thru faith.30:24
04.28.24 "The Third & Fourth Seals–Famine & Death” - Rev 6:5-8, Lam 5:9-10 - After looking at the 1st & 2nd seals that bring false peace and war, the 3rd seal is a judgment of famine, while the 4th seal will kill a quarter of the earth's population by warfare, famine, & plagues. "How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation?"(Heb 2:3). Those who believe on Jesus Christ for salvation will indeed escape the wrath of God during the Tribulation and will not suffer the wrath of God in hell for eternity!30:17
04.21.24 "The Second Seal–Worldwide War” - Rev 6:3-4; Dan 8:24-25, 11:36-45; Matt 24:4-7; John 14:27 - Last week, we looked at the 1st seal where the God-hating antichrist brought a worldwide false peace. In today's look at the 2nd seal, the antichrist on the red horse will bring worldwide murder & mayhem. Let's remember that only Jesus Christ can bring true peace thru salvation in Himself. At the end of time, the Lord will defeat Satan & the antichrist and establish worldwide peace.29:36
04.14.24 "The Tribulation Begins–the First Seal” - Rev 6:1-2, Isaiah 34:1-4, Jer 30:7 - This message looks at the 1st of 7 seals that represent all of the judgments & wrath of God coming upon the world during the 7-year Tribulation. The rider on the white horse is the antichrist who will conquer the world by deceit & threats but not with bloodshed. Let's use this knowledge of the end times to warn unbelievers of the coming suffering and compel them to believe on Jesus Christ as their Savior.39:42
04.07.24 "The Joyful Sound" - Psalm 89:15-18 - "Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound"(v15). That joy is the Gospel, which is the "good news" that God loved us & sent His Son Jesus to save us from our sins thru His death, burial & resurrection. Thank God for your salvation, for opportunities to spread the Gospel to others, and for His promises in the Bible!24:48
03.31.24 EASTER "The Living Lamb of God" - John 1:29, Revelation 5:8-14 - The Lord Jesus Christ paid a debt He did not owe, because we had a debt we could not pay! We are sinners that can only be saved by confessing our sin and believing in Jesus' death, burial, & resurrection. Put your faith in the living Lamb of God today!35:09
03.24.24 "Worthy Is the Lamb That Was Slain! - Revelation 5:1-7, 2Cor4:4, Dan 7:13-14 - In this scene in heaven, God the Father has a book, and John "wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book"(v4). Then Jesus, the Lion & the Lamb, appears and He is worthy to take the book from God the Father. Let's worship the Lord Jesus Christ, our God & Savior Who has all power & authority to save souls and to take back His rightful ownership of the world!34:12
03.10.24 "After This” - Revelation 4:1-5 - Chapter 4 begins the study of what the book of Revelation is really about, which is future end-time events. Let's look at the pre-tribulation rapture and John's vision of heaven after he was transported there in the spirit. As we are reminded that God is the ultimate power & judge over all, let's worship & serve Him and tell others how to prepare for eternity.35:33
03.03.24 "The God of New Beginnings" - Isaiah 43:18-20, 2Cor 5:17, Rev 21:1-6 - As a God of new beginnings, God allows many 'firsts' in our lives, like being born, getting a driver's license, getting married, and becoming a parent. But the greatest of all new beginnings is God's miraculous provision of salvation by grace thru faith in Jesus Christ!25:26
02.25.24 "Is Your Lord Still Knocking?” - Revelation 3:20-22; 1John 5:1,4,5; James 4:8,10 - In His conclusion to the seven churches, Jesus Christ is knocking on the door of your heart and He wants to fellowship with you. If you're not saved, He wants you to accept Him as Savior. Once you are saved, the Lord wants you to make Him & His Word the center of your life. God is knocking today. DO NOT DELAY! Pray! 34:42
02.18.24 "Laodicea: The Church at Rock Bottom-Pt 2” - Rev 3:17-19 - Continuing His rebuke to the church at Laodicea, the Lord Jesus compares their gold/their worldly riches to His gold, to His white raiment, to His eye salve. God wants each of us to accept His riches, which is the salvation that only He can provide thru Jesus Christ. Salvation cannot be bought, only received by faith in Jesus.30:01
02.11.24 "Laodicea: The Church at Rock Bottom” - Revelation 3:14-17, Matt 7:21-23 - Jesus Christ's final church letter, to Laodicea, is full of rebuke and no commendation. The Lord does not want "lukewarm" believers or churches, meaning occasionally acting like a Christian, but never genuinely receiving Christ. God wants you on fire for Him by living for Him & always obeying His Word.31:25
02.04.24 "The Approved Atonement for Sin" - Hebrews 9:11-12, 24-28; 10:4-5; John 20:15-17; Matt 28:9-10; Rom 5:11 - The central message of the Bible is Jesus Christ & the atonement, which is Jesus being the perfect payment to forgive our sin. There is no other sacrifice for sin that can save your soul! Have you put your faith in Christ's atonement for you?30:10
01.28.24 "What to Do When You Have Reached Your Limit” - Isaiah 40:28-31; John 15:5; Rom 8:28; Phil 4:13, 19-20 - Isaiah 40:28 & 31 "The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary. But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength." When you think you can no longer go on through a difficult trial, look to Jesus Christ Who longs to carry you through. Expectantly wait for Him to provide His strength, His wisdom, & His guidance in your situation.34:05
01.21.24 "Trusting God as Our Creator and Our Lord-Part 2" - Genesis 22:1-12, Psalm 36:7, Deut 31:8, Rom 8:28 - Last week we considered the importance of trusting God as our Creator Who has the power & authority to heal anyone of anything. In our passage, Abraham trusted the God of creation to also be his Lord & Master, and therefore Abraham trusted his Lord's will and the final outcome of this great test. If we really trust God as our Lord & Master, then we can also trust His will no matter what His will may be for us or for our loved ones.29:47
01.14.24 "Trusting God as Our Creator & Our Lord" - Gen 1:1, Isa 45:12, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 5:12 - When God allows a tremendous trial to enter our lives, and we don't know what the final outcome will be, we often begin to question God. Because God has all power & authority over His creation, I can trust Him as my Creator to resolve my trial, including healing anyone of anything!23:56
01.07.24 "The Cry of the Afflicted" - Psalm 22:22-25 - The previous 21 verses were David's cry of affliction, but in this passage, David begins to praise the Lord. Jesus Christ was afflicted as He suffered & died on the cross for us so that He could deliver us from the affliction of our sin. As we cry out to God when facing other afflictions in life, God hears our cries, and while He may not deliver you FROM affliction, He will always deliver you THROUGH affliction. God will comfort & carry you through!27:15

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2024 Sermons

12.28.25 "The God Who Makes All Things New" - Isa 43:18-19 - While this world is getting older & more sinful, God can make things new & bring encouragement. If you are not a Christian, God can make you into a new creature when you place your faith in Jesus Christ, letting you experience the newness of being forgiven of your sins. For Christians, God can renew your spiritual strength & faith every day by lifting you out of your discouragement & your anxiety and replace it with the promises in His Word and the comfort of His Holy Spirit.35:50
12.21.25 "Out of the Ivory Palaces" - Psalm 45:6-8, Phil 2:5-11 - Jesus Christ stepped out of His world in heaven to rescue us from our sin in this sinful world. When we confess our sin and accept Jesus as Savior, we can rejoice that someday we will be leaving our world and entering into His!32:27
12.14.25 "The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown" - A CRADLE for the Baby - John 1:14 - In His first coming, God came to earth in human form as Jesus and lived among us. A CROSS for the Sacrifice - 2Cor 5:21 - Jesus was sacrificed so that we could be made righteous. A CROWN for the King - Rev 19:11-13 - In His second coming, Jesus will return to earth to rule as King and defeat evil. Rom 3:23 & 6:23 - The Lord Jesus Christ loves you so much and invites you to receive Him as your Savior. All of us have sinned, and the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life!27:55
12.07.25 "The Seed of Redemption" - Gen 3:13-15; Isa 7:14; 9:6; Micah 5:2; Matt 1:22-23; Luke 1:30-35 - The virgin birth of Christ is of immense importance in regard to the doctrines of Christ. If Jesus was born from the seed of a human male, He would have inherited the fallen, sinful nature of man passed down from Adam. Jesus was born without a sin nature, because He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and not man, and therefore could pay for our sins on the cross as the perfect, holy, sinless Lamb of God!35:45
11.30.25 "Two Extreme Opposites" - Rev 22:8-13 - Verses 9-10 emphasize the importance of worshipping only God and taking God's Word & Gospel to others. Verse 11 is a stark warning to the world that all of us will go into eternity as one of only two kinds of individuals -- the unjust & filthy to a Christ-less eternity of torment in hell -- the righteous & holy will enjoy Christ's presence forever in heaven!35:04
11.23.25 "Dwelling with God for Eternity" - Rev 22:1-7, John 4:10-14, 1Cor 2:9, 2Cor 4:17 - As we start this last chapter of Revelation, we get a description of heaven - the river & trees of life, the throne of God, the supernatural light from God. We Christians will worship & serve the Lord for eternity! Let's find great comfort & joy in what God has told us about our future dwelling place in God's holy presence.27:57
11.16.25 "Meet for the Master’s Use" - 2 Tim 2:20-21 - At the judgment seat of Christ, Christians will be evaluated for our works. We need to be "grounded in the faith" (Col 1:23) to serve as "ambassadors for Christ" (2Cor 5:20). Some of our greatest works should be evangelizing the lost and edifying (encouraging) other Christians.31:44
11.09.25 "The Preaching of the Cross Is Foolishness" - 1 Corinthians 1:17-21 - To present the true & complete Gospel to the unsaved, we need to emphasize: 1. Everyone is a sinner 2. Jesus is God and He died on the cross & came back to life to forgive us of our sins 3. Nothing else is needed for salvation beyond Jesus Christ - no baptism, no good works, no church membership. Salvation is a free gift by grace thru faith in the Lord Jesus.30:49
11.02.25 "Getting Serious about Serving Our Lord - Part 1" - Isa 6:1-5 - Just as God called us to salvation, He has also called us to serve Him willingly, lovingly, & sacrificially. Today's passage emphasizes God's holiness, which is the motivating factor behind God's call upon Isaiah to completely surrender himself to the Lord as a willing servant. Do you acknowledge God's absolute authority, especially over YOUR life? Do you acknowledge God's perfect holiness and His call to all believers to be HOLY?!28:50
10.26.25 "The Spiritual Description of New Jerusalem" - Rev 21:22-27 - In this passage's spiritual description of the "New Jerusalem," there is no need of a temple or the sun because God's presence will be the light. There will be no gates because there will be no evil or sin to bring harm. V27 says that the only people to enter heaven will be those that are written in the Lamb's book of life, which are those who have accepted Jesus as Savior. Are you saved, and will you be entering heaven?26:04
10.19.25 "The Physical Description of New Jerusalem" - Is 65:17-18, Rev 21:9-21 - This passage describes in detail the physical beauty of the "New Jerusalem." The most important point is that "the bride, the Lamb's wife" in Rev 21:9, which are the Christians, will dwell with God for all eternity in this new heaven & new earth. We want everyone to join us in heaven, so if you haven't done so yet, now is the time to confess your sin and accept Jesus as your Savior!32:01
10.12.25 "Out with the Old, in with the New" - Rev 21:1-8 - After the 1,000-year millennial reign of Christ, this sin-cursed universe is replaced with a sinless new heaven & new earth. There will be no tears, no death, no sorrow, no crying, & no pain! What incredible, indescribable joy & peace awaits those who have chosen to trust Jesus as their Savior Who paid for their sins!32:21
10.05.25 "Two Gates - Broad & Narrow - Your Choice" - Matt 7:13-14 - There are countless ways that lead to destruction (eternal life in hell), but only One Door that leads to eternal life in Heaven: Jesus Christ. Live for Him and boldly share His message of salvation!20:19
09.28.25 "Are You Striving to No Avail or Resting in Jesus?" - Rev 20:4-6, 11-15 - Today's Revelation passage involves the resurrection of both the saved & unsaved. While the timing can be confusing, how to be saved is simple. Those who attempt to gain salvation by doing good works will be cast into the lake of fire forever. Conversely, eternal life in heaven is only obtained by salvation by grace thru faith in the shed blood of Jesus Christ!33:50
09.21.25 "The Denial of God Leads to the Denial of Everything" - Rev 20:1-3, 7-10 - After being in a temporary prison for a thousand years, Satan will be released and allowed to go out to deceive the nations for one final great rebellion against God. Satan's deception will cause people to deny God, which will lead to the denial of God's Word & everything godly. God wants everyone to believe the truth of His Word, to get saved by grace thru faith in Jesus Christ, and to live a life of peace & joy.42:58
09.14.25 "The Beast’s Final Battle" - Rev 19:17-21 - This passage describes the battle of Armageddon, where the antichrist & kings & armies of the nations will stage the biggest battle in history in an attempt to overcome Jesus Christ. The beast (antichrist) and his false prophet will be sent to the lake of fire forever. The remaining unbelievers will be slain by Jesus Christ and sent into hell while birds feast on their dead bodies. There is coming a day when good will finally overcome all evil. Make sure you are in a right relationship with Jesus.43:57
09.07.25 "The Simple Truth About Faith" - Gen 15:6; Rom 3:19-26 - Faith is both profound (God created us with that freedom & ability) and simple (even a child demonstrates it) at the same time. In terms of salvation in Christ, faith was a decision you make in your heart to trust God & take Him at His Word when He said He would save your soul and forgive you of all your sins if you placed your faith in His Son, Jesus Christ, Who died for you on the cross & then rose from the dead. "Faith is just believing what God said He will do. He will never leave you; His promises are true!"40:19
08.31.25 "The Smiting of the Nations" - Rev 19:15; Dan 2:31-36, 37-45 - Daniel chapter 2 mirrors what we saw last week in Revelation chapter 19 with both passages describing the final judgment upon the nations of the world at the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. The "stone" in Dan 2:34 & 45 is Christ Himself Who will destroy the world's evil nations and will immediately establish His Millennial Kingdom. God's Word fits together from Genesis to Revelation, so read ALL of your Bible to see the continuity of God's message to us and to have the joy & peace He intended for you to have.36:43
08.24.25 "The Literal Return of Jesus Christ to Planet Earth" - Rev 19:11-16 - This passage is the high point of the book of Revelation with the Second Coming of Jesus Christ in a glorified human body to earth. The Lord Jesus will defeat the rebellious world and Satan himself. Have you received Jesus Christ as your Savior and made Him your King of kings and Lord of lords?!34:14
08.17.25 "The Lamb and the Bride" - Rev 19:7-10; Eph 5:21-24, 30-31; 2Cor 11:2; Rev 21:9-14 - The closest of all human relationships is that of a husband & wife in marriage. That is why the Church (all Christians/saints) is seen in Scripture as the Bride of Christ. God wants a close, spiritual relationship with you - have you become a member of the Bride of Christ by grace thru faith in Jesus Christ? As the Bride of Christ, are you living for the Lord and seeking His will for your life?36:46
08.10.25 "A Great Commandment to All Believers" - Rev 19:1-6 - Verses 1-2: Like the saints in heaven, we can praise God for defeating evil. Verse 3: The smoke represents judgment and the burning of Satan & his followers, who will be going to hell if they do not repent and believe on Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. Verses 4-6: A great multitude worships in Heaven. "Praise our God, all ye His servants!" (v5). Praise Jesus with your life so that others may see your joy and come to Christ for their salvation!31:52
08.03.25 "Jesus Christ - Our Loving King" - Matt 27:33-54 - THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS said the sign over a crucified Jesus that Pontius Pilate wrote (Matt 27:37 & John 19:19-22). Not only is Jesus the King of all, but for believers He is a loving King because He is our great Provider and great Protector. Jesus our King loves us, but how much do you love Him? Have you told Him lately? Do others see how much you love your King?33:30
07.27.25 "The World Will Lament, but the Saints Will Rejoice" - Rev 18:9-24 - Babylon, the great city at the center of the anti-christ's world-wide empire, has been destroyed by God and is lamented by the people. The martyred saints in Heaven rejoice that Babylon is destroyed and Satan & his followers are being held accountable. The main theme in Revelation is - What will you do with Jesus? Will you believe Him & receive Him as your Savior? Or will you reject Him in unbelief?34:10
07.20.25 "Salvation, Obedience, and the Joy of Serving Jesus" - Acts 16:25-34 - Paul & Silas are miraculously freed from their prison bonds, but do not escape. This leads the prison keeper & his family to get saved & baptized, and then REJOICE! If you have been saved by believing on Jesus Christ for dying on the cross for your sins, the JOY of your salvation should lead to the JOY of obeying your Lord in baptism!30:36
07.13.25 "God’s Doctrine of Separation - Part 2" - 2Cor 6:14-18 - Be careful who you choose to associate with and who you attempt to build a close relationship with. The doctrine of separation does not mean we avoid unbelievers; rather, we should be friendly with them for the primary purpose of leading them to Christ for salvation. Your desire to separate yourself from the world and its attitudes, philosophies, & sinful habits is directly proportional to how much you love the Lord & His Word.45:09
07.06.25 "God’s Doctrine of Separation" - Rev 18:4 - Rev 18:4 commands believers to NOT be associated with the "harlot" who represents all false religions & ungodliness. We are called as believers & disciples of Christ to be holy, which means to be set apart from sin and be dedicated unto the Lord Jesus as His servants.26:10
06.29.25 "Babylon the Great Is Doomed!" - Rev 17:15-18:8 - The harlot riding on a beast is a metaphor that represents the one-world false religion establish by the antichrist that denies the Lord Jesus Christ. The ten horns/kings ruling over the world under the direction of the antichrist will turn against the harlot and destroy her, fulfilling the will of God. The harlot also represents the city of Babylon. Jeremiah's prophecy of the destruction of ancient Babylon also foreshadows the future destruction of the Babylon of the Tribulation.36:52
06.22.25 "Salvation Without Water" - Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38, 3:19, 10:43, 16:31; Eph. 2:8-10 - Baptism is NOT required for salvation. Salvation is simply a free gift by grace thru faith when you confess your sins and believe on the Lord Jesus Christ as your God & Savior. After you accept Jesus as Savior, baptism is a public declaration of your faith in Christ's death, burial, & resurrection that paid for your salvation.34:06
06.15.25 "Looking at God as Our Heavenly Father" - Eph 5:25,28-29; Rom 8:14-17 - God our Heavenly Father loves us unconditionally, guides us, never leaves or forsakes us, knows what we need before we ask, and can supply all our needs. Godly earthly fathers love their family, provide for their family, are spiritual leaders, and discipline/educate their children.34:49
06.01.25 "A Love Beyond All Others" - Matt 10:37-39 - The Lord's Table reminds us of His great love & sacrifice for us, and that should compel us to love Him above everyone & everything. When we lose our life to our own selfish desires and find a new life devoted to the Lord Jesus, He will give us a life filled with joy both now & in eternity.33:43
05.25.25 "An Ancient Empire Rises and Falls Again" - Rev 17:8-14, Daniel 2:41-43 - Verses 8-9 describe the beast, which represents the empire of the antichrist, which could be the fallen Roman Empire that will return during the Tribulation. Verses 10-14 set the stage for the beast, the antichrist, his kings, & his empire to try to destroy Jesus Christ & the Church at the end of the Tribulation. Christ will ultimately be victorious because He is the King of kings & Lord of lords, and hopefully your personal King & Lord!31:06
05.18.25 "What Is God Doing?" - 1 Kings 17:17-24 - In last week's message, God tested a widow's faith by sending Elijah to her in the midst of a famine and asking her to provide food. Today's passage offers another test of faith when the widow's son dies before Elijah performs a miracle. Spiritual growth often takes place during trials of faith. This passage should teach us not only to trust God more, but to trust Him ultimately!33:58
05.11.25 "A Mother’s Faith Tested Beyond Measure" - 1 Kings 17:1-16 - Today we honor motherhood and thank those ladies, whether you've given birth or not, who have willingly & lovingly taken on the responsibilities of raising & nurturing a child. In today's passage, the prophet Elijah asks a poor widow/mother to exhibit faith by providing him food & water during a drought & famine. Like this lady, we need to bring important decisions before the Lord and ask Him what would please Him & give Him the glory.37:25
05.04.25 "Is It Too Much to Ask?" - Romans 12:1-3 - Because Jesus was willing to become our sacrifice to pay for all our sins, we should be willing to become a living sacrifice by using our bodies to live for Christ by worshipping, obeying, & serving Him. Your body is for the Lord, not for you. If you genuinely love & worship your Lord, then you will have a genuine desire to be "a living sacrifice, holy & acceptable unto God."33:13
04.27.25 "The One-World Religion of Abominations" - Rev 17:1-7 - This passage uses a woman as a metaphor to represent every God-denying, man-made, man-centered false religion that the world has embraced as a false lover. We need to remember that Jesus Christ is the only legitimate lover & Savior of our souls. Satan & the antichrist seek to establish a one-world religion at the midpoint of the Tribulation that will rebel against the one true God.42:57
04.20.25 EASTER! "The Greatest Proclamation of All Time" - Matthew 28:1-8 - In our passage, an angel rolls back the stone to Christ's empty tomb and tells the women, "Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified, He is not here: for He is risen, as He said." Due to the Lord's resurrection, we can be saved if we confess our sin and believe that Jesus is God & is alive.31:06
04.13.25 "Jesus Calls Fishermen" - Luke 5:1-11 - In Luke 5, Jesus performs a miracle where He causes Peter, James, & John's fishing nets to be so full of fish that the nets begin to break. In verses 10-11, "Jesus said unto Simon, 'Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.' And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed Him." God calls us all to help out some way in ministry, and to at least be telling others about Jesus. Romans 10:13-14 says, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?"24:26
04.06.25 "Faith is Taking God at His Word" - Matt 8:5-13, Hebr 11:6, Prov 3:5-6 - A Roman centurion soldier has a sick servant and believes Jesus can heal him. Jesus wants to go visit the servant, but the Roman asks Jesus to speak the word, and the servant will be healed, which happens. Let's take God at His word, having faith in Jesus & the Bible for salvation & a life of service to the Lord.36:32
03.30.25 "The Great Beginning of Babylon the Great" - Gen 11:1-9; Rev 17:5 - In the book of Genesis, Babel/Babylon represents religious confusion and man's proudful attempt to save himself & obtain eternal life. During the Tribulation, the antichrist will declare himself god and will establish a world-wide religious system called 'Babylon the Great.' Thru Jesus Christ we know the true way to heaven.30:00
03.23.25 "It Is Done!" - Rev 16:8-21 - Today we look at the last 4 vial/bowl judgments of scorching heat, darkness, dried-up rivers, & earthquakes. All of this is leading up to the final battle at the end of the Tribulation called Armageddon. During this time, unbelievers will blaspheme God for pouring out His wrath on a sinful world. Thankfully, God still offers salvation & the forgiveness of sins thru Jesus Christ.37:06
03.16.25 "The First Three Bowl Judgments" - Rev 15:5-16:7 - Over the past year, we looked at the 7 seal judgments & the 7 trumpet judgments at the end of the Tribulation. Today we look at the first 3 vial/bowl judgments which inflicts the unsaved, the oceans, & the rivers. Then Rev 6:5-7 declares God's righteousness and the wrath He has towards sinners, giving them eternal punishment because they reject His Word and the salvation He provides thru Jesus Christ.34:46
03.09.25 "Jesus, the King of All Saints and Nations" - Rev 15:1-4 - Our passage is another great vision of worship in Heaven. The Tribulation believers celebrate a victory over the beast/antichrist and praise Christ for His deliverance of them for eternity. Many will reject Christ in the Tribulation, but Christ will return to be the King over all nations, and all nations will worship Him for the salvation that only He can provide.33:28
03.02.25 "Look and Live" - Numbers 21:4-9; John 3:14-18 - As the Israelites wandered the wilderness in Moses' time, they complained and God sent poisonous snakes to punish them. To save their lives, the bitten people had to look up on a pole with a brass snake. In a similar way, Jesus was lifted up on a cross and became sin for us. We must look up to the cross to live, confessing our sins and receiving salvation by grace thru faith in Jesus Christ.31:54
02.23.25 "A Preview of Armageddon" - Rev 14:14-20 - This passage is a preview of God's final judgment upon the earth known as the battle of Armageddon. This "battle" is really a sudden annihilation of the antichrist, his false prophet, & all unbelievers at the end of the Tribulation. This is a reminder of the seriousness of God's wrath on sin and those who reject Christ. Thankfully, salvation is free to all by grace thru faith in Jesus.33:56
02.09.25 "Two Eternal Decisions, Two Eternal Destinies" - Rev 14:8-13, 2Thes 2:8-12, 2Pet 3:9 - This message is a warning to everyone who has not called on the name of Jesus Christ for their salvation from eternal punishment for their sins. Each person gets to make his/her own personal decision to put your faith in Jesus and enjoy eternal life in Heaven in His presence, or reject the Lord and spend eternal death in Hell, the Lake of Fire.34:38
02.02.25 "Uncontainable Joy!" - Mark 1:40-45 - Jesus heals a leper and tells the man not to tell anyone about the miracle. Instead, the healed man spreads the joyful news to many. Christ's compassion extends to us as sinners who are unable to heal ourselves from the deadly spiritual disease of our sin & guiltiness. We should overflow with joy and love to tell the story of the gospel to those in need of a Savior.33:09
01.26.25 "The Lamb, the Song, & the Everlasting Gospel" - Rev 14:1-7 - This scene in verses 1-5 shows the pure, redeemed 144,000 Jewish men worshipping Jesus Christ. In verses 6-7, an angel proclaims the gospel to everyone on earth, encouraging the worship of God the Creator & Savior. Let's always worship the Lord and glorify Him with our lives. Strive to purify your heart, mind, & body.40:26
01.19.25 Closing Thoughts After Bethany's Presentation - Acts 2:1-11 - It's important to communicate the gospel & all of God's Word to all the world. This is only possible if the written Word of God is available in each language. Let's be part of getting the written Bible translated for every people group.7:21
01.19.25 Ministry Presentation from Bethany I. - Half of the world's 7,000 languages do not have any part of the Bible translated, and only 10% of languages have a full Bible available. Bethany explains her desire to work as a missionary with Bibles International to translate God's Word.37:05
01.12.25 "The False Prophet and the Mark of the Beast" - Rev 13:11-18 - Rev 13:1-10 presented the antichrist/beast and his world-wide empire. Today's passage introduces another beast, aka the false prophet, that will demand that everyone on earth worship the antichrist during the second half of the 7-year Tribulation. The false prophet will do great miracles by Satan's power and will require everyone to take the mark of the beast, or be killed. There is always a choice for good or evil; make sure you choose to believe on Jesus Christ as your Savior, and then love & serve Him will all your heart.34:26
01.05.25 "Paid-in-Full and Therefore Forgiven!" - Romans 5:1-9, 1Cor 15:3-4 - "But God commendenth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him" (Rom 5:8-9). Jesus Christ paid the full penalty of our sin on the cross. When we confess our sin and put our faith in Jesus' death, burial, & resurrection to forgive our sin, we are forgiven and saved forever!32:27