Lift Each Other Up
on June 9th, 2023
"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." - 1 Thessalonians 5:11 The Bible is filled with examples of people who lifted up those around them. One of the most notable examples is Barnabas. In Acts 4:36-37, we learn that Barnabas sold a field he owned and brought the money to the apostles to be used for the needs of the early church. But Barnabas did... Read More
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Shining Bright: Being the Light of Christ
on June 8th, 2023
"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." - Matthew 5:14-16 As Christians, we are called to be the light of ... Read More
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Authenticity in the Church
on June 7th, 2023
"Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of the bones of the dead and everything unclean. In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness." - Matthew 23:27-28 As followers of Christ, we are called to be a... Read More
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Finding Rest in God
on June 6th, 2023
“Those who walk uprightly enter into peace and rest on their couches.” - Isaiah 57:2 The prophet Isaiah comforts us with the promise of rest that awaits the faithful after death. This rest is not an ordinary one, but a sacred rest that comes only from God. It's a rest that we can find solace in knowing that our loved ones have finally entered into after all their struggles and pain on earth. The ... Read More
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The Hope of Heaven
on June 5th, 2023
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." - Revelation 21:4 Life on earth is full of challenges and difficulties. We all experience loss, pain, and suffering at some point in our lives. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, a broken relationship, a health issue, or financial struggles, these h... Read More
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Released From the Struggle
on June 4th, 2023
"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." - 2 Corinthians 5:8 The words of the prophet Isaiah in chapter 57, verse 1 are a source of comfort and hope for those who believe in God. The prophet reminds us that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. God, who is the giver and taker of life, rescues his children from pain, ... Read More
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In The Midst of Suffering
on June 3rd, 2023
"Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised." - Job 1:21 The story of Job is a powerful reminder of the importance of remaining faithful to God, even in the face of suffering. Job had everything, but he lost it all in an instant. His children, his wealth, his health, and even the support of his wife a... Read More
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A Family of Faith
on June 2nd, 2023
"Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him" - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 The COVID-19 pandemic caused a major disruption in our lives, altering the way... Read More
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When the Saints Go Marching In
on June 1st, 2023
"The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death." - Isaiah 57:1-2 The song "When the Saints Go Marching In" has a rich history that dates back to the early 1900s. Enslaved Blacks found hope and release in it... Read More
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More Than You Sow
on May 31st, 2023
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.” - Galatians 6:7-8 You reap what you sow. What comes to mind when you hear that statement? Do you think about a time when you gave $5 to a homeless man, and found... Read More
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You Reap What You Sow
on May 30th, 2023
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” - Galatians 6:7-9 Over the past month, we have discussed obedience... Read More
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God Gives More
on May 29th, 2023
“Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” - Luke 6:38 Did you know that you cannot “out-give” God? That’s right. Whatever you give, God can multiply. When you give with a cheerful heart, without any expectation of return, that is when God blesses you. He t... Read More
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Because You Want To
on May 28th, 2023
“Each one must give as he decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” - 2 Corinthians 9:7 When it comes to giving, it is not about how much you give. Instead, it is about the heart in which you give. Yesterday, we talked about takers, matchers, and givers. Takers seek to personally gain from a relationship and matchers give only if they receive some... Read More
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Be A Giver
on May 27th, 2023
“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” - Acts 20:35 “No one wants to be in a relationship in which they are the only ones giving.” That’s the conclusion of a book entitled Give and Take written by business school professor, Adam Grant. Grant... Read More
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No Competition
on May 26th, 2023
“The valiant lie plundered, they sleep their last sleep; not one of the warriors can lift his hands. At your rebuke, God of Jacob, both horse and chariot lie still.” - Psalm 76:5-6 Have you ever worried about whether God’s plans would work for you? Maybe God gave you clarity about what He wants you to do. He revealed Himself to you and gave you such clarity about your purpose. And at first that g... Read More
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Double Minded
on May 25th, 2023
“Come near to God and He will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” - James 4:8 We have spent a lot of time the last few weeks talking about success. Not worldly success, but godly success – success in the eyes of our Creator. There is nothing more fulfilling than living out God’s good and perfect will for our life. To do that, we must draw n... Read More
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Draw Near
on May 24th, 2023
“Come near to God and He will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” - James 4:8 Did you know that God has an amazing plan for your life? You might be saying, “Pastor, you don’t know who I am. You don’t know what I’ve done. God doesn’t have big plans for me. You are right about one thing, I might not know who you are, but I do know God has so m... Read More
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Update Your Operating System
on May 23rd, 2023
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” - Colossians 2:6-7 Have you updated your operating system recently? You say, “Pastor what do you mean?” Like most of you, I have a smartphone. And not too long ago, I was getting frustrated because it... Read More
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