2023 Sermons (see the boxes below for previous year)

03.19.23 "Warnings & Encouragements-Part1" - Romans 16:17-18; 2Thess 3:6, 14-15; 1Cor 5:9,11; Gal 6:1 - Paul is concerned with the spiritual well-being of the Christians in Rome and presents some warnings to churches. Satan loves to cause division because division weakens and eventually destroys all human relationships. Let's always be alert for sin, because sin left unchecked in the life of a believer or within a local church of believers will cause harm & defeat.40:55
03.12.23 "In the Lord" - Romans 16:8-16, Col 3:17,23 - In this passage, Paul is expressing his love & appreciation for many of the saints that he knew and who were in Rome to build up the church. Several times, Paul greets his friends "in the Lord" or "in Christ" as a way to show the bond we share thru salvation & faith in Jesus. Everything we do should be thought of as being done "in the Lord." Christian, are you consciously living out your life "in Christ"?29:21
03.05.23 "Peter's Denial of Christ" - Luke 22:54-62, 31-34; John 21:15-19 - This message involves Peter's denial of Christ during the night of Christ's arrest & trial. After the 3rd denial, the Lord Jesus looks at Peter, who was grieved with his failure and wept bitterly. We need to walk close to the Lord by spending time with Him in His Word & in prayer. And when we do fail the Lord, we can return to the Lord so that He can restore fellowship.30:58
02.26.23 "Appreciate One Another" - Romans 16:1-7, John 13:34-35 - In Chapter 16, Paul takes on a very warm & personal tone as he expresses his love & deep appreciation for many saints, which he identifies by name. Do we genuinely love & appreciate other believers - all of them, or only a select few? Let's love everyone as God loves us.30:05
02.19.23 "I Am Not Ashamed" - 2Tim 1:7-13, 4:2; 1Thess 5:17 - This world is rejecting God's Word openly and even attempting to shame us as Christians for holding to His truth. We need to be like Paul who said in v12, "I am not ashamed, for I know Whom I have believed." Let's combat this sinful world by testifying to others about how Jesus Christ saved us and about the truth of His Word!27:46
02.12.23 "Saints Blessing Saints" - Romans 15:25-33 - Paul tells us about Gentile churches collecting gifts for the Jerusalem Christians. One of the greatest privileges for believers in local churches is to be a blessing to other believers in practical ways that meets their needs. Do you find joy in serving Jesus by serving others? Let's show our love by ministering to those around us.33:38
02.05.23 "Judas' Betrayal of Christ" - Luke 22:1-6, 21-23; Zechariah 11:12-13; John 12:6; Matt 7:21-23 - The event of Judas Iscariot betraying Christ is significant because we see both the divine plan of God being fulfilled, and the results of a man who chose to reject Christ. Like Judas, some people may hear the truth of the Gospel, be involved in worship, perform Christian service, and yet in their heart they reject Christ. Be sure you've acknowledged your sin problem and accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior.36:21
01.29.23 "Fully Proclaim the Gospel in the Love of Christ" - Romans 15:14-24 - In today's passage, Paul encourages believers to grow spiritually and live their lives boldly. Like Paul, we need to fully proclaim the truth of the Gospel in the love of Christ by sharing the truth about sin, the reality of hell, and everyone's need to repent & believe on Christ as their Savior.37:31
01.22.23 "The Beginning of the End" - Romans 15:8-13, Ps 18:49, Deut 32:43, Ps 117:1, Isa 11:10, Rom 15:29 - Our passage is the beginning of the ending of the book of Romans. This passage begins with a review of the purpose of God to deliver the message of the Gospel to both the Jews & the Gentiles. Do you glory in the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Let's live to glorify our Lord and point people to Him.21:47
01.15.23 "For My Brother's Sake" - 1Cor 10:23-33 - A Christian liberty is the spiritual freedom to do something that God's Word does not forbid and that the Holy Spirit has given us guilt-free peace in our conscience. While a certain Christian liberty may be lawful for me to exercise, it may actually be better that I don't exercise it for my brother's sake and for the sake of my testimony in my brother's eyes. Let's put other believers' preferences above our preferences in order to provide for their spiritual well-being.26:48
01.08.23 "The Spirit of Our Liberty" - Romans 15:1-7; Psalm 69:9; Romans 14:14-15; 1Cor. 8:12-13 - A reminder that Christian liberties involve matters that are neither commanded nor forbidden in God's Word; they are matters of one's personal convictions whether to do or not do certain things. We need to respect each other. The spirit of our liberties should be to willingly deny ourselves the use of those liberties in order to not cause a weak believer to stumble into sin and violate his or her conscience.35:02
01.01.23 "Presented But Not Yet Received" - John 12:12-19, Zechariah 9:9 - In this triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on a donkey, the crowd took palm branches and met Him with "Hosanna, blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord"(v13). This foreshadows Jesus' second coming when He returns to earth and He & His Kingdom will be fully received. No matter what 2023 may bring us, let's remember that our King is coming, so let's trust King Jesus!!!29:48

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12.18.22 "The Promise of Peace" - Luke 2:13-14, Heb 7:25, 2Pet 3:9, Ezek 36:36 - Announcing Christ's birth, the angels tell the shepherds "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men" (Luke 2:14). True peace comes when we believe on Jesus Christ as our personal Savior.26:53
12.11.22 "God Incarnate” - John 1:14-15; Galatians 4:4-5; Isaiah 9:6, 7:14; Micah 5:2 - During this time of year when we celebrate Christ's birth, we need to focus on more than His humanity. This world, even some who call themselves Christian, reject the truth that Jesus was, is, and always has been God. Isaiah 9:6 says that Jesus is our "Wonderful, Counsellor, the might God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace", and He is our Redeemer, the only One Who can save us from our sin.27:34
12.04.22 "Anointed for Burial" - John 12:1-11; Luke 9:22, 44-45 - Our passage records one of the greatest acts of worship, with Mary of Bethany anointing Jesus with costly ointment in preparation for His upcoming crucifixion and burial. We are reminded that worship always involves faith, adoration, & sacrifice.29:36
11.27.22 "Thank You, Lord, for the Storms” - Psalm 103:1-2, Eph 5:18-20, 1Thess 5:18 - God has commanded us to be thankful for all of His blessings in our past. While it is easy to be thankful for God's blessing, what are we to do with those things in our past that were difficult, painful, & even heartbreaking? Paul tells us to give "thanks always for all things unto God" and "in every things give thanks". God is not asking us to be thankful for the storms of life, but for the opportunity to trust God through that storm and for the blessings that came as a result of God bringing us through that difficult time.29:36
11.20.22 "Thankfulness – Past, Present, and Future” - Psalm 103:1-14,17, Ps 37:4 - This great psalm of praise & worship gives detail about who God is, what He has done for us, and how wonderful He is to our soul. Another blessing is the fact that we should be thankful for what God has done for us in the past, what He is doing for us now in the present, and what He said He will do for us in the future. "The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear Him, and His righteousness unto children's children"(v17). Bless the Lord, oh my soul!!!34:25
11.13.22 "Life, Death, and Eternity" - 1Cor 15:51-57, 1Thes 4:13-18, John 14:6 - God put a conscience into us that tells us we exist and that there is a moral sense of right & wrong. Our conscience also prompts us to ask "Where did I come from, where am I going, & is there life after death?" Only putting our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ gives the joy of salvation that leads us to fear nothing about life or death or entering eternity.28:04
11.06.22 "The Deniers Have a Dilemma!" - John 11:47-53 - Unbelief & denial of God's truth always leads eventually to total spiritual blindness & absurdity. In our passage, it's just before Christ's crucifixion, and the religious leaders totally denied Jesus as being the Son of God & rejected Him as the Messiah. Their desire was "that one man should die for the people"(v50). Jesus Christ did die, but then thankfully He rose from the dead to provide salvation for all people who put their faith in Christ.30:28
10.30.22 "With Liberty, Comes Responsibility" - Romans 14:14-23 - We need to use our Christian liberties in a responsible way. Those that have a liberty in the clear conscience of their heart may use that liberty and be happy for it. But in certain circumstances, it may be best to exercise restraint for the sake of another brother or sister in Christ. Are we edifying others, or are we causing confusion & division by misusing our liberties?36:19
10.23.22 "The Lordship of Christ" - Romans 14:4-13 - The Apostle Paul continues teaching us about how we should deal with differences we may have as believers concerning issues that are not specifically mentioned in God's Word. He also introduces the truth about the Lordship of Christ in the life of the believer. We need to live our lives unto our Lord and for His glory in everything we do, say, & think, and we answer only to Him and not others.40:38
10.16.22 "What God’s Word Says About Christian Liberties” - Romans 14:1-3 - In reviewing last week, Christian liberties involve matters that are neither commanded or forbidden in God's Word. They are matters of one's personal convictions whether to do or not do certain things. We look at the following passages: Romans 14:4-23, 15:1-3; I Cor 8:1-13, 10:23-33. Christians have various convictions & preferences regarding Christian liberty issues, but we need to be unified in the major doctrines of the faith.35:17
10.09.22 "Questionable Things & Useless Debates" - Romans 14:1 - Christian liberties involve matters that are not specifically commanded or forbidden in God's Word. They are matters of one's personal convictions whether to do or not do certain things. Paul's ultimate concern is for the unity of the believers in the church, no matter our personal choices. Next week we will look at the following passages: Romans 14:1-23, 15:1-3; I Cor 8:1-13, 10:23-33.38:11
10.02.22 "From Death Unto Life - Part 2" - John 11:30-46, John 5:24, Eph 2:1 - This is Part 2 of the Communion Series "Major Events Leading Up to the Cross." Lazarus has died and Jesus arrives to bring him back to life. This great miracle of Jesus was witnessed by many people and could not be denied. Like Lazarus' sister Mary, we need to trust in Jesus to assist in our trials and sorrow. Jesus wept over Lazarus because He loved him, and Jesus ultimately showed love to the whole world by providing salvation through His death, burial, & resurrection.39:22
09.25.22 "Do This - Not That" - Romans 13:11-14 - The Apostle Paul urges us to live out our salvation and tells us how. Verse 13 says to "walk honestly", and "not in rioting and drunkenness...not in strife and envying". We need to "put on the Lord Jesus Christ"(v14), which means to live a Godly lifestyle, so that we will be a blessing to others and bring glory to God.34:18
09.18.22 "Living Under the Law of Love" - Romans 13:8-10, John 13:34-35, 1Peter 1:22-23 - Genuine faith in Christ for our salvation results in a genuine love for Christ, which then results in a genuine love for others.33:34
09.11.22 "Simeon & Anna Praise Baby Jesus" - Luke 2:21-38, 1John 5:11-12, 1Cor 15:54b-55 - After the birth of Jesus, two folks in Jerusalem praise God for the new born Savior. Simeon was ready to "depart in peace"(v29) because he had "seen Thy salvation"(v30) and proclaims Jesus will be a light to the Gentiles & Israel (v32). Anna "served God...night & day"(v37) and "gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of Him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem"(v38).22:22
09.04.22 "God is My Light and Salvation" - Psalm 27:1-14, Ps 119:105, 2Cor 4:6, Hebr 13:5-6, Ps 3:6, 1John 4:4, Ps 51:12 - David's sins are well documented in Scripture, but he was also a man after God's own heart. In Psalm 27, David encourages us to not fear because "the Lord is my light and my salvation" and "the Lord is the strength of my life"(v1). As we "wait on the Lord", let's "be of good courage" as we allow the Lord to "strengthen [our] heart"(v14).25:28
08.28.22 "God and Government" - Romans 13:1-7, Gen 9:6, 1Peter 2:13-15, 1Tim 2:1-4 - How do you feel about government? God established government & its authority in Gen 9:6 and "the powers that be are ordained of God" (Rom 13:1). Even if we see corruption in government, we must pray for and have a right spirit of submission to God-ordained government, but we don't have to support that which is evil in government.38:50
08.21.22 "Judge, Jury, & Executioner" - Romans 12:17-21; Matt 5:38-40,43-45; Prov 25:21-22; Eph 4:32 - When someone wrongs you or opposes you, do you want to take revenge or get even? The Apostle Paul shows us a better way so we can "overcome evil with good" (Rom 12:21). "Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you" (Eph 4:32).36:48
08.14.21 "God is Love" - I John 4:7-21; John 3:16; ICor 8:3; ICor 13:1-3; Eph 4:32; Romans 12:10; ICor 13:4-6; ICor 5:1-2; ICor 13:7-8,13; Rom 8:38-39 - "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God" says I John 4:7. God is love and sent His Son Jesus to provide salvation. After we accept the Lord Jesus as Savior, God loves others through us.31:53
08.07.22 "From Death Unto Life" - John 11:1-29 - This is Part 1 of the Communion Series "Major Events Leading Up to the Cross." Lazarus has died and his sister Martha questions Jesus why He didn't arriver sooner to help Lazarus. To comfort her, Jesus says "I am the resurrection and the life. Whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die. Believest thou this?"(v25-26). Have you believed?!?!36:37
07.31.22 "The Common Grace in Every Believer" - Romans 12:9-16, Matt 5:43-44 - Last week we learned about spiritual gifts that God gives to every believer. God also gives common graces to each Christian to use in life thru the power of the Holy Spirit. Our lifestyle should be to love, to do good, to be kind, to work hard, to serve the Lord, to rejoice, to pray, and to give.40:14
07.24.22 "God's Gift of Grace for Every Believer" - Romans 12:6-8 - God has blessed each of us with talents that lead to gifts we use to serve the church to glorify God. Seven such gifts are covered in this Romans passage. The Church of Jesus Christ functions best on the local level when there is a diversity of gifts and a unity of hearts among the believers.40:41
07.17.22 "Humility is God's Grace in You" - Romans 12:3-5 - True humility is thinking soberly with a sound mind which involves self-control over our thoughts, attitudes, words, emotions, and actions. Humility is the beginning of the flow of God's grace in you as it flows out to bless others. We cannot serve the Lord in a useful way by holding on to pride. Do you want the world to see you? Let the world see Jesus through you!35:44
07.10.22 "The Obvious Conclusion" - Matthew 27:54, John 10:18 - This message summarizes and concludes the events following Jesus' death on the cross. The greatest event was Christ's resurrection that proved His power & authority over sin and death and hell. Do you believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and is He your living Savior?25:04
07.03.22 "Wordly Wisdom vs True Wisdom" - James 3:13-18, 1Cor 14:27-33, Prov 3:17, Matt 5:9 - Wordly 'wisdom' is full of "envy and strife" and "confusion and every evil work"(v16). "But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy"(v17). The best wisdom is personal knowledge that Jesus Christ saves us from our sin.26:04
06.26.22 "A Rewired Mind" - Romans 12:2, 1John 2:15-17, 2Cor 5:17 - Romans 12:2 offers two commands: 1) Do not be conformed to the world. 2) Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Have you let Jesus Christ rewire your mind? Read your Bible, pray, and let God have His way.30:21
06.19.22 "A Living Sacrifice" - Romans 12:1, Rom 6:11-13, Col 3:5-10, 1Cor 6:19-20 - Today we transition from the first 11 chapters of Romans, which highlight salvation by grace thru Jesus Christ, to the remaining chapters that highlight the believer's life in Christ and how we as believers should gladly live it out according to His will. In this message, we learn that we Christians should be a living sacrifice, giving Christ complete control over every aspect of our life.37:17
06.12.22 "God's Touch Through You" - Matthew 8:1-4, Luke 10:30-37, Jude 22-23 - Jesus encounters a man with the hideous disease of leprosy. The leper asks for and receives healing from Jesus. As we encounter unlovely people, let's have compassion and try to meet their needs as best we can, especially any spiritual needs such as salvation.36:27
06.05.22 "Because He Lives, We Live!" - Matthew 27:51-53, Luke 23:43, 2Cor 5:8, Eph 4:8, 1Cor 15:20 - After Jesus' death and resurrection, the bodies of many dead saints appeared in Jerusalem. The resurrection of these saints points to the fact and power of Christ's resurrection to save us and cause us to look forward to our own resurrection after our demise. Let's live in the joy of this truth and live our life for Jesus!26:10
05.29.22 "Reaching the Wretched" - Luke 19:5, 2 Chronicles 33:1-16, I Cor 6:9-11 - King Manasseh was an evil leader who set up idols to other gods in Jerusalem, including in God's Holy Temple. God judges Manasseh and he is captured by another nation. Let's see how Manasseh repents and returns to worship the one true God. Do you know a wretched "Manasseh"? How can you reach that one for Christ?25:13
05.22.22 "The Savior and the Sinner" - Jeremiah 17:9, I Cor 6:9-11, Luke 19:1-10 - We start a short series, "Loving the Unlovely", that acknowledges we live in an unlovely world filled with unlovely people. Zacchaeus the corrupt tax collector represents the type of sinful people we might meet everyday. Let's see how Jesus' personal interaction with this sinner leads to repentance and salvation.37:17
05.15.22 "Beyond Our Comprehension" - Romans 11:26-36, Isaiah 55:8-9, Colossians 1:16-19 - Today concludes our study of the first 11 chapters of Romans that focus on the doctrine of salvation by grace and how God has brought the good news of that salvation to both Israel and the Gentiles. The final four verses (33-36) are a doxology, or a great declaration of praise for who God is and what He has done. Praise Almighty God that He knows us personally and has drawn us to His salvation through Jesus.33:08
05.08.22 "The Domestic Administrator" - Proverbs 31:25-31 - Proverbs 31 describes the "virtuous woman"(v10) who is the best example of a wife and mother. From verses 25-31, she has strength, honor, wisdom, kindness, and fear of the Lord. "Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her"(v28).36:41
05.01.22 "It Was Quite a Quake" - Matthew 27:51b, Ex 19:18, IISam 22:8, Ps 77:18, IKings 19:11-12, Isa 29:6, Rev 6:12-17, Psalm 16:8, 46:1-2, 55:22, 62:6, 66:8-9 - The earthquake after Jesus' death was a supernatural event to emphasize the importance of the act. God has used similar supernatural events throughout history as a display of His power, authority, and judgment. Because of the cross and empty tomb, we should not be shaken in this life if we are firmly anchored to the Rock, Jesus Christ.34:34
04.24.22 "A Word of Wisdom to the Gentiles" - Romans 11:13-26 - The Apostle Paul speaks to the Gentiles because the Jews & Israel have rejected God's grace in Christ. The metaphor of the olive tree represents Israel and righteousness obtained thru salvation in Jesus. The old, unbelieving branches of the Jews are being cut off the olive tree, while the new, believing branches of the Gentiles are being grafted into the olive tree.32:17
04.17.22 "Sorrow & Joy" - I John 3:1 - This special Easter service has 4 mini-messages each followed by special music. See the full descriptions of the messages, Bible references, and music titles on our Facebook page.37:08
04.10.22 "This is the Day!" Psalm 118:21-24 - The religious leaders questioned Jesus' authority and rejected Him as God. But "the stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner"(v22). Jesus is the foundation of Christianity and His death, burial, & resurrection is the chief cornerstone in the building of His Church. "This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it"(v24). Praise the Lord for His salvation!26:39
04.03.22 "Torn in Two - Part 2" - Hebrews 10:19-25 - What was the result of Jesus' death and the tearing of the temple veil? We now have direct access to Jesus for worship and a saving relationship. "Let us draw near...in full assurance of faith"(v22). "Let us hold fast the profession of our faith"(v23). "Let us consider one another"(v24).38:25
03.27.22 "Israel in the Big Scheme of Things" - Romans 11:1-12, Isaiah 29:10, Psalm 69:22-23 - Has the church replaced the nation of Israel as God's chosen people? In verse 1 Paul says, "Hath God cast away His people? God forbid." While the Gentiles (non Jews) are coming to Jesus for salvation, God still loves His chosen people the Israelites and wants them saved as well.34:47
03.20.22 "The Gospel of Peace to the World" - Romans 10:14-21 - No one is saved apart from God's Word. No emotion, no feeling, no good work will save you. Salvation comes from faith in Jesus Christ, and "faith cometh by hearing, and hearing from the word of God"(v17). All Christians then need to "preach the gospel of peace"(v15).36:38
03.13.22 "The Moment of Salvation" - Romans 10:9-13, Acts 16:27-31, I Cor 15:1-4 - John 3:16 and these Romans 10 verses are two of the great Bible passages that lead to the moment of salvation. "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved"(v9). "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved"(v13). Confess your sin, accept Jesus as Savior, and be saved!34:29
03.06.22 "Torn in Two" - Matthew 27:51-54 - We are looking at events immediately after Jesus' death on the cross. The veil in the temple in Jerusalem separated the priests from the "Holy of Holies" where God dwelt. After the veil tore in two, Jesus death & resurrection provided free access to God & Heaven for those who confess their sin and accept Jesus as Savior.27:56
02.20.22 "Salvation is all About Faith" - Romans 9:30-33 - What is the object of your faith? The Gentiles did not know about or follow God's law, but they obtained righteousness by faith in Jesus Christ. The Jewish people followed God's law and thought they were righteous, but such good works do not save you. We all need to obey God's law, but salvation only comes by putting your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.33:31
02.13.22 "The Salvation of a Nation - Part 2" - Hosea 1:2-9; Romans 9:25-29; Hosea 2:23; Isaiah 10:20-23, 1:9; Hosea 3:1-5 - Romans 9:27 says "Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved." The nation of Israel as a whole has strayed from the Lord, but in the end times during the Tribulation, a group of Jews will accept Jesus Christ as Savior.33:08
01.16.22 "For the Purpose of God" - Romans 9:9-24, Romans 8:28, James 1:18 - This is a difficult passage that shows God's sovereign will in establishing the nation of Israel. God's is righteous and has His purpose for everything. We should praise Him for His mercy and compassion.38:23
01.09.22 "The Completion of God's Greatest Work" - John 19:30, I Cor 15:54-57, Eph 1:4-7 - #6 of 7 Sayings Jesus spoke on the Cross. With His work on the cross completed, Jesus cries "It is finished", bows His head, and dies. Jesus was declaring the completion of His plan of redemption. He paid the penalty for all our sin so that anyone can have a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ when we put our faith and trust in Him.27:47
01.02.22 "Salt & Light" - Matt 5:13-16, Numbers 18:19, Mark 9:49-50, Col 4:6, Ezekiel 16:4, Prov 4:18, Philip 2:15, I Peter 2:12, John 15:8 - In this portion of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, the Lord reminds us that we Christians are salt and light. We season and preserve and reveal God's truth and salvation to an unsaved world. "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven" (Matt 5:16).24:09

12.26.21 "The Father's Business is Our Business" - Luke 2:39-52, Colossians 3:1 - In this only story of Jesus' childhood, a 12-year old Jesus stays behind in Jerusalem while His family returns home after a Passover visit. Finding Him in the temple learning from religious leaders, Jesus tells His parents they should have known He "must be about My Father's business" (v49). Verse 52 gives us what should also be our life's goal as we seek to do God's business, "And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man".41:22
12.19.21 "A Savior is Born!" Christmas Program - Luke 1 & 2 - message from Galatians 4:4-5 - "But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth His Son, made of a woman...to redeem" us lost sinners. Praise Jesus for being born into this world to eventually provide the way of salvation!57:01
12.12.21 "The Reason We Rejoice" - Luke 2:25-38, I Corinthians 15:1-4 - What makes you happy at Christmastime? Is it the tree, decorations, and gifts? In today's passage, Simeon and Anna rejoice in the arrival of baby Jesus, "the consolation of Israel" (v25), the One Who will (and has) brought peace into the world through His provision of salvation.32:29
12.05.21 "The Promise of the Redeemer" - Genesis 3:14-15; Isaiah 7:14, 9:6, 53:1-5,10-11 - Combining communion & Christmas, today we follow Christ from the cradle to the cross to the crown. In Genesis 3, God curses Satan the serpent for tempting Adam & Eve to sin. God also prophesies conflict between Satan and humans, and also between Satan and Jesus (Eve's seed). Satan will bruise Christ on the cross, but the Lord Jesus will eventually crush the head of Satan.34:16
11.28.21 "Spiritual Seed" - Romans 9:6-9 - In this passage, the Apostle Paul differentiates between the physical descendants of Abraham and his spiritual descendants. This spiritual seed worshipped God in the Old Testament and continues with a relationship with Jesus Christ in the New Testament.37:11
11.21.21 "Thankful for My All in All" - Colossians 1:9-20, 1 Corinthians 15:28 - Many in our culture are not very thankful, and fewer directly thank God for their blessings. This week, be "giving thanks unto the Father...in Whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins" (Col 1:12,14). Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!36:59
11.14.21 "God Keeps All of His Promises!" Romans 9:1-5 - In verses 1-3, the Apostle Paul stresses the importance of the message he is about to deliver. Paul is concerned about the spiritual relationship of the Israelites to God, Who loves the nation of Israel as His chosen nation. How concerned are you about the eternal destination of your family & friends?34:44
11.07.21 "The Humanity of The Savior" - John 19:28-29 - #5 of 7 Sayings Jesus spoke on the Cross. Jesus was 100% God and 100% man as He was crucified. He suffered on the cross for 6 hours and then said "I thirst". Jesus experienced the worst suffering of humanity to provide the way for our salvation. Thank Jesus for suffering for you and let Him change you into what He wants for your life.23:08
10.31.21 "No Greater Love, No Greater Peace - Part 2" - Romans 8:38-39, I John 2:18-19, II Thess 2:16-17 - Similar to last week's list in v35, the Apostle Paul this week reminds us "that neither death, nor life" nor anything at all "shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."32:46
10.24.21 "No Greater Love, No Greater Peace - Part 1" - Romans 8:35-37 - "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?" says the Apostle Paul in one of the most comforting rhetorical questions in Scripture. The answer is that no one or no thing can separate us from God's love for us. Praise God for the love & peace He gives thru faith in His Son Jesus Christ.25:53
10.17.21 "Are You Ready for Tomorrow?" - Proverbs 27:1, James 4:13-15, Isaiah 6:1-5, Psalm 46:10 - Prov 27:1 says, "Boast not thyself of tomorrow, for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth". James 4:14 shows us that life is fragile and we are not guaranteed tomorrow. If you haven't confessed your sin and accepted Jesus as Savior, that's the first step. Next, each of us needs to make sure we are living our lives in the center of God's will.24:32
10.10.21 "I Was Blind, Now I See" - John 9:1-25, Titus 3:5 - Jesus performed many different kinds of miracles during His ministry. In today's passage, Jesus gives sight to a man born blind. What a blessing to be miraculously healed by Jesus! The spiritual application is that many today are blind to salvation by grace thru faith in Jesus Christ. More people need to "see" this amazing free gift of salvation.25:07
10.03.21 "What the Bible Says About Itself" - 2Peter 1:21,19; 2Tim 3:16-17; Hebr 4:12; Jer 23:29; Ps 119:9-11,16; 1John 2:3-5; Ps 119:50,67-68,89,105; Ps 138:2; Joshua 1:8-9; Romans 10:17; 2Kings 22:8, 23:1-3 - Who wrote the Bible - man or God? The answer is YES, both did. 2 Peter 1:21 says "holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost". This message looks at several verses that stress the importance of the Word of God in our lives.28:49
09.26.21 "Romans Road to Salvation" - Romans 10:9-13; Romans 3:10, 3:23, 5:12, 6:23, 5:8, 10:9-13; John 14:6, 3:18,36; I John 5:11-13 - The "Romans Road" is a series of verses in the Book of Romans that shows us that we are sinners in need of a Savior and what we must do to be saved. We start with Romans 3:10, "There is none righteous," meaning nobody starts out being right with God. Today's message shows us how Jesus Christ can make us right with God.37:34
09.22.21 "Pray Unto the Lord" - James 1:5; Genesis 12:10-13, 20:6-7; I Samuel 7:1-13 - How do we get to know God? Reading the Bible and prayer are a big part. Today we see the results of Samuel praying on behalf of Israel as they battle with the Philistines.17:39
09.19.21 "Seek Those Things Which Are Above" - Colossians 1:13-14, John 1:3, Colossians 3:1-4, I Cor 15:17, Matt 6:33, II Peter 1:3, Titus 2:13, John 3:3 - The only true way to live your life is in Christ. He alone can save your soul and give you eternal life in Heaven. Put your faith in the Lord Jesus. Seek & set your affection on those things that are above (heavenly/Godly things).23:39
09.12.21 "If God Be For Us, Who Can Be Against Us?" - Romans 8:31-34, Proverbs 3:5-6, II Timothy 1:7 - God is for us because He "spared not His own Son" and "delivered Him up for us all" (v32) to take the punishment for our sins. Verse 34 says "it is Christ that died...that is risen again" and "maketh intercession for us". Put and keep your faith in Jesus and you will always feel loved.31:22
09.05.21 "The Greatest Agony" - Matthew 27:45-46; Psalm 22:1,3; Isaiah 53:5; Habakkuk 1:13; Rom 4:25; Gal 3:13; 2Cor 5:21; 1Pet 2:24,3:18 - #4 of 7 Sayings Jesus spoke on the Cross. The physical pain Jesus felt on the cross couldn't match the great internal agony He experienced when His Father God forsook Him. This is because God is holy and cannot look upon sin. Praise God the Father that He offered God the Son to pay the penalty for our sin.29:46
08.29.21 "God's Sovereign Grace" - Romans 8:28; John 15:16,19; Ephesians 1:3-5; I Peter 1:1-2; John 6:44,63; Eph 2:4-5; Romans 8:29-31; Psalm 65:4 - Today we briefly look at the sometimes hard-to-comprehend doctrine of election where God chooses (calls, predestinates) those to be saved by grace through faith in Jesus' death, burial, & resurrection. While God calls us, we as individuals also have free will to choose to accept Jesus as Savior.35:10
08.22.21 "One Nation Under God's Judgment" - Romans 1:18-32 - God is righteous and has revealed right & wrong to man through man's conscience and through God's creation. Unfortunately, many have rebelled against God and have given into lusts in its many forms. All sinners will eventually be judged by the wrath of God unless one repents and accepts Jesus as Savior.40:29
08.08.21 "What is Faith?" - Hebrews 11:1 - First an update on the Jones' ministry near Madrid, Spain. Then a message on how our faith should be focused on God. We need to be burdened to share our faith with others.46:26
08.01.21 "A New Mother and a New Son" - John 19:25-27, John 7:1-5 - #3 of 7 Sayings Jesus spoke on the Cross. While suffering on the cross, Jesus makes sure His mother Mary will be taken care of after His death by asking John to take her in. Jesus also takes care of us in this life and the next, if we will only put our trust & faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior.27:02
07.25.21 "When God Groans" - John 14:16-18, Romans 8:16, Romans 8:26-27 - Why does the Holy Spirit groan for us? God sent us the Comforter to intercede on our behalf. The Holy Spirit searches our hearts and helps make known the will of God.29:32
07.18.21 "The Best is Yet to Come" - Romans 8:18-25, II Corinthians 4:16-18 - Despite the sufferings & difficulties in life, if you know Jesus Christ as your Savior, nothing compares to the glory we will experience in heaven. Put your hope & faith in Jesus today!30:56
07.11.21 "The Spirit of Adoption" - Romans 8:14-17 - Have you confessed your sins and accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior? If so, then you are a child of God. God the Father has adopted you into His family and sent His Holy Spirit to live in you. Today let's learn how the Holy Spirit leads you through life.31:33
07.06.21 "We Have It In Writing" - Isaiah 26:3-4, Philipp 4:6-7, Coloss 3:15-16 - This is the final Peace Series mid-week message. In the future, our Wednesday Evening Bible Study at the church will be available on our Facebook page. Today we look at classic passages on peace to help us find peace with God in every circumstance of life.25:04
07.04.21 "Grace & Mercy for America" - Psalm 78:1-8 - Are we passing spiritual truth to our children and future generations? Our hope should always be in the grace & mercy of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ for personal salvation and for a strong country.34:12
06.29.21 "But For a Moment" - II Corinthians 4:8-18 - The Apostle Paul looks at temporal troubles in the light of eternity. If we have a physical difficulty or we are persecuted for telling others about Jesus, that is an affliction 'but for a moment' because we will spend all eternity in peaceful fellowship with God.26:53
06.27.21 "With Christ for Eternity" - Luke 23:39-43, II Corinthians 5:8 - Two criminals were crucified with Jesus. One complained to Jesus to save them from crucifixion. The other criminal cried out to Jesus to save his soul.23:54
06.22.21 "Why Do Trial & Troubles Still Come Into My Life - Pt2" - Psalm 119:67,71,75,76; Ps 5:8; Hebrews 12:5-11 - In today's 'Peace Series' verses, we see that afflictions lead us to God & His Word. God may also punish us directly if we stray from Him, but we can always return to Him and find peace.24:23
06.20.21 "The Making of a Real Dad" - Genesis 2:23-24; Joshua 1:9, 24:15; Proverbs 4:1-7; Ephesians 6:4 - What makes a real Dad? 1) He loves his wife 2) He puts in the time & hard work to be a dad 3) He sets the example of loving, worshipping & serving the Lord 4) He verbalizes God's truth & wisdom 5) He doesn't frustrate his children 6) He instructs & disciplines & encourages his children.32:03
06.15.21 "Why Do Trials & Troubles Still Come Into My Life?" - II Corinthians 12:7-10 - After receiving "a thorn in the flesh" to humble him, Paul tells us that God's grace is sufficient to carry us thru anything.27:57
06.08.21 "Peace is Knowing that God is with Us" - Psalm 46:11 - In this 'Peace Series' message, we are reassured of God's peace because He is with us and our refuge.26:30
06.06.21 "Lifestyle Evidence of New Life in Christ" - Romans 8:1,4-9,14 - Verses 1 & 4 tell us that Christians do not walk after sinful flesh, but after the Holy Spirit. Our lifestyle of obeying & following Jesus Christ gives evidence to others of our new life in Christ.35:12
06.01.21 "The Exalted One Brings Peace" - Psalm 46:10, Ps 47:8, Philip 2:9-11 - We can have peace because God is exalted among all nations. God rules & reigns even if some do not acknowledge Him. Is God ruling & reigning in your life?21:09
05.30.21 "Complete Annulment" - Romans 8:1 - Jesus Christ has completely forgiven us of sin and annulled/ cancelled/ declared void the penalty of that sin. We must only place our faith and trust in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.24:18
05.23.21 "Spiritual Victory in Just Eight Words" - Romans 7:15-25 - The sin nature in us always tempts us to do wrong. Paul then says these 8 words in v.25, "I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord". Only Jesus can deliver us from sin and give us spiritual victory.29:15
05.19.21 "The King of Peace is Coming" - Psalm 46:5-9, Isaiah 2:4, Rev 19:11-15 - In Psalm 46 we see God's judgment on the sinful. God will eventually bring peace to the entire world, but for now peace only comes by grace thru faith in Jesus Christ.21:03
05.16.21 "I Died - Have You?" - Romans 7:7-14 - If you are unaware of God's law, you are unaware of sin, thus sin is dead to you. When the Apostle Paul became aware of the holy law of God, he became aware of his sin, and how sin would lead to an eternal death. So Paul chose to die to sin by asking Jesus Christ to forgive him of sin.22:30
05.12.21 "Peace Like a River" - Psalm 46:4, Ezekiel 47:1-2, Zechariah 14:8-9, Rev 22:1-2 - In today's 'Peace Series' verse, the river can be seen as a source of provision & contentment. In the supporting prophetic verses, a river represents eternal life & peace.18:47
05.09.21 "The Honor of Motherhood" - Genesis 3:20, 1 Kings 3:16-28, John 19:25-27 - In this passage we see Solomon's wisdom in settling a dispute between two mothers, one with a living child and one with a dead child. The heart of the mother with the living child loved her son so much that she was willing to give him up. We praise God for His love for us in sending us His Son, and thank our mothers for their love for their children.28:59
05.05.21 "God Never Promised You a Rose Garden" - Psalm 46:1-3 - Amidst trouble, whether big or small, "God is our refuge & strength, a very present help" (v.1). This Peace Series message shows us that God is our protector and we need not fear.19:25
05.02.21 "Forgiving the Unforgivable" - Luke 23:33-34; Matt 27:50-54 - #1 of 7 Sayings Jesus spoke on the Cross. Right after the soldiers crucify Jesus, He says "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do" (v.34). God's grace extends to anyone, even if you consider yourself unforgivable, even to those soldiers who executed Jesus.28:05
04.28.21 "God's Provision Produces Peace" - Philippians 4:14-19 - In this 'Peace series' message, Paul declares that "God shall supply all your need" (v.19). Do we have the faith and are we maintaining a right relationship with our Lord to see this promise from God's Word?24:20
04.25.21 "Free from the Law" - Romans 7:1-6 - In the same way a dead spouse allows the other spouse to freely marry another, when we accept Jesus as Savior, we are dead to the law and joined to Jesus in salvation. God's moral law can no longer condemn us and we are free to live a new life in Christ.28:56
04.21.21 "Peace Through Christ's Strength, Not my Strength" - Philippians 4:10-13, Psalm 28:7 - In this 'Peace Series' message, Paul first says he has learned to be content in every situation (v.11). That's because he can do all things through Christ Who strengthens him (v.13). The same applies to us today.25:15
04.18.21 "Now!" - Romans 6:18-23, Galatians 5:22-23 - When you get saved (accept Jesus as Savior), you NOW are a "servant to righteousness unto holiness", whereas in your previous sinful life you were a servant "to iniquity unto iniquity" (v.19). Thank God NOW and always for your new life in Christ!30:42
04.14.21 "The Peace of God" - Philippians 4:9 - In this 'Peace Series' verse, Paul encourages believers to put into practice what they've been taught by Paul. When you consciously decide to live for Jesus, "the God of peace shall be with you".17:46
04.11.21 "A Place at the Table" - John 13:21-30 - Why did Jesus allow Judas Iscariot into His inner circle, the 12 Disciples? Is there a place at the Lord's Table for you? Have you accepted Jesus as Savior? For believers, do we understand the importance of having a place at the Lord's Table?29:25
04.07.21 "Finding Peace in the 'Whatsoever' Verse" - Philippians 4:8 - Are your thoughts on 'whatsoever' is true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report, virtuous, & praiseworthy? Let's confess the evil in our thoughts and turn our minds to the Lord.26:04
04.04.21 & 03.31.21 Due to a technical error, the audio recordings of the Easter & mid-week messages are not available. They are available on our Facebook page as video under the 04-04-21 & 03-31-21 posts. We apologize for the inconvenience.2:17
03.28.21 "Jesus is the Vine - Abide in Him" - John 15:1-7; Psalm 80:8-9; Isaiah 5:1-7; Hosea 10:1; I Cor 3:11-15; I John 3:22; John 14:13, 15:16, 16:23; Matt 21:22; Mark 11:24 - The perfect summary can be found in Jesus' words in John 15:5, "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in Me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without Me ye can do nothing".30:30
03.23.21 Due to a technical error, the audio recording of the mid-week message is not available. It IS available on our Facebook page as a video under the 03-23-21 post. We apologize for the inconvenience.4:29
03.21.21 "Israel, the Miracle Nation" - Isaiah 27:6 - This message gives the fascinating and miraculous history of how God formed Israel as a nation in 1948 and has preserved it ever since. The same God can work in your life if you will give your life to Christ.49:02
03.16.21 Due to a technical error, the audio recording of the mid-week message is not available. It IS available on our Facebook page as a video under the 03-16-21 post. We apologize for the inconvenience.2:36
03.14.21 "Yielding and Serving" - Romans 6:12-18 - Which master are you serving - the old sin nature or Christ Who gave you new life? "Let not sin reign in your mortal body" (v12). "But yield yourselves unto God" (v13) so that you can be "servants of righteousness" (v18).28:46
03.10.21 "How to Walk on Water" - Matthew 14:22-33 - In this "Peace Series" passage, Peter initially has faith to walk on the water to Jesus. But then he feared the storm & began to sink. We need to focus on the Savior, not the storm. Put your faith in the Lord during difficult situations.23:21
03.07.21 "Jesus Gave His All for Us - Have We Given Our All for Him?" - Romans 12:1; Romans 5:8; II Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 1:21 - The sinless Jesus Christ gave everything, including His life, so that we could receive His righteousness if we confess our sin and put our faith in Him. Does Jesus deserve anything less than our 100% devotion to Him?27:03
03.02.21 "It Is Well With My Soul" - Mark 6:45-52 - This "Peace Series" passage looks at the fearful Disciples on a stormy sea while Jesus miraculously walks out to them on the water. God understands our circumstances in the storms of life and wants us to focus on Him for help & peace.26:09
02.28.21 "The Death of an Old Man" - Romans 6:5-11 - The "old man" referenced in today's passage represents each person's sin nature inherent since our conception. When you confess your sins and accept Jesus as Savior, you crucify that sinful "old man" nature, you are freed from sin, and you want to live for God. But how does sin now affect the believer?28:16
02.24.21 Due to a technical error, the audio recording of the mid-week message is not available. It IS available on our Facebook page as a video under the 02-24-21 post. We apologize for the inconvenience.3:30
02.21.21 "The Beauty of New Life in Christ" - Romans 6:1-4, II Cor 5:17 - When you accept Jesus as your Savior, you transition from spiritual death into spiritual life. We need to quit our old sin habits and live in the new life we have in Christ.30:43
02.16.21 "Wonderful Peace" - Isaiah 26:3-4 - In this first message for the "Peace" series, we see how God gives perfect peace to those who focus and trust on Him. (The last few minutes of the audio got cut off, so that's the reason for the abrupt ending.)22:10
02.14.21 "What is That to Thee?" - John 21:1-25 - In the days after Jesus' death & resurrection, the Disciples had to learn how to live in the "new" world with the church age coming along with evil and persecution. Like the Disciples long ago, we must surrender all to Christ and learn how He wants us to serve Him. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! GOD LOVES YOU!!!29:10
02.09.21 "Ultimate Victory" - I Cor 15:54-58 - Due to a technical glitch, only the first half of the message was recorded; see our Facebook page video for the entire message. With COVID, civil unrest, & loss of our own church members, over this past year we've seen that DEATH is a reality of life. In this study, let's see how "death is swallowed up in victory" (v54) thru Jesus Christ's victory on the cross.11:43
02.07.21 "One Beloved Son" - Mark 12:1-12 - The owner of a vineyard sent several people to check on his property. The caretakers of the vineyard beat & killed these servants, including killing the son of the owner. This parable represents God sending His prophets & ultimately His Son Jesus to Israel and the unsaved world, but the world mistreated God's servants and crucified Jesus. Have you rejected God's beloved Son Jesus? or His salvation? or His teachings?29:18
02.01.21 "Sober-minded Wisdom" - Ecclesiastes 7:3-5, II Cor 1:12 - In this final message from our Wisdom Series, why does this passage say that sorrow/sadness/mourning are better than laughter/mirth/merriment? Because everyone needs to understand the sober realization & seriousness of God's Word, God's plan of salvation, & God's wisdom.23:40
01.31.21 Due to the snow, all Sunday activities have been cancelled and we will not have a Sunday sermon. Please join us next time!3:30
01.26.21 Due to a busy week at the church, we will not have a mid-week message. Please join us for next week's devotional!3:20
01.24.21 "Death Loses!" Romans 5:12-21, I Cor 15:22 - The 1st Adam = sin & death for all. The 2nd Adam = free gift of salvation for all (must be accepted by grace thru faith in Jesus Christ). "For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive" (I Cor 15:22).30:29
01.19.21 "Fools for Christ's Sake" - I Corinthians 4:9-15 - The unsaved world sees us Christians as fools for our relationship with Christ. But once we get saved, we are truly wise in Christ. Though the world looks down on Christians, we must continue to tell the world about Christ and the wisdom of the Bible.28:46
01.17.21 "The Joy of Justification - Part 2" - Romans 5:6-11 - Are you disregarding the fact of eternity? Jesus is the only way to heaven. Therefore, "we joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by Whom we have now received the atonement" (Romans 5:11).29:30
01.12.21 Due to a technical error, the audio recording of the mid-week message is not available. It IS available on our Facebook page as a video under the 01-12-21 post. We apologize for the inconvenience.3:18
01.10.21 "The Joy of Justification" - Romans 5:1-5 - You are "justified" when you confess yours sins and accept Jesus' work on the cross to forgive you of your sins. Accepting Jesus Christ as your Savior & Lord gives you joy through peace, faith, grace, tribulation, patience, hope, and love.34:22
01.05.21 "God-Given Discernment" - I Corinthians 2:12,14,15-16 - Returning to our Wisdom Series, the natural unsaved person does not understand the things of God or the Christians who do. The Christian yielded to the Holy Spirit is granted discernment to understand God's Word.27:25
01.03.21 "How to be Thankful for the Year 2020" - Ephesians 5:15-20, Ecclesiastes 3:14, Colossians 3:15-17, James 4:13-14 - What just happened in 2020, and how much more change is coming? Amidst the pandemic, civil unrest, politics, & elections, let's look to God's Word to see how He wants us to be "giving thanks always for all things unto God" (Eph 5:20).34:43