Messages from the Word of God

October 1, 2023 Psalm 40.6-8 and Hebrews 10.1-10 He Did It for You Has someone ever done a major favor for you, given you a great gift, or just blessed you in some way without your asking? It may have been an unexpected blessing. When you needed them, they showed up. The actions they took, they did it for you. And rightfully so, you want to bless them in return. And as good as their actions were,...

September 24, 2023 Deuteronomy 32.35 and John 16.33 Stuff Happens The Bible says that in this world we would have trouble. "Stuff Happens." But what do we do? God, here is the STUFF that is HAPPENING, but we THANK YOU, LORD GOD ALMIGHTY for BEARING this BURDEN for US! We recognize vengeance is YOURS and YOU will repay. "STUFF HAPPENS!" How do we respond? 1. RECOGNIZE stuff happens! (In this world...

September 17, 2023 Psalm 127:1-2and Luke 6:1-11 "Try Higher" Jesus is sharing the Word of God with a crowd. When he finished, he asked the fishermen to launch into the deep waters to let down their nets for a catch. They had caught nothing all night. Peter was the expert fisherman. He did not believe it would work. Nevertheless, Simon Peter answered Jesus and said, “Because YOU say so, I will let...

September 10, 2023 Hosea 10:9-12 and Galatians 6:7-8 "We Reap What We Sow" Hosea reminds Israel that they have been sinning since the days of Gibeah. They had not repented but persisted in their sins, because of hardened hearts and depraved minds. They were depending on themselves. God tells them that he would punish them. But in Hosea 10:12, there was a hope offered to them. They wanted to reap t...

September 3, 2023 Isaiah 55.6-11 and Revelation 3.20-22 Open the Door We find seven churches in the book of Revelation chapters 2 & 3 that Jesus addresses. As you hear about each of them, think about if any of them represents where you are today as it relates to your personal relationship with the LORD. Church in Ephesus – the loveless church. Church in Smyrna - the suffering church. Church in...

August 27, 2023 Daniel 1.8-21 and 1Peter 3.8-16 Courage to Communicate Your Faith Peter is writing to the Jews who were being severely persecuted and run out of Jerusalem. They were all over and dispersed throughout the Middle East. Peter encouraged them to conduct themselves like the followers of Christ that they were. He also told them to have the courage to communicate their faith, their reason...

August 20, 2023 Isaiah 53.6-12 and Mark 15.42-47 Courage to Take a Stand Isaiah was prophesying about how Jesus would take on the sins of the world so that we would be forgiven. He was innocent. Yet He did not speak up for Himself. The Romans were planning to bury Him with the other two they crucified. But He was buried in a rich man’s tomb, Joseph of Arimathea. Isaiah 53.8 stands out to me becaus...

August 13, 2023 2Chronicles 32.1-8 and Acts 4.23-31 Courage under Pressure The nation’s highest military award for courage is the Medal of Honor, presented by the President in Congress’ name. The recipients put the mission above their personal risks. Their mission was to serve this country even though it could cost them everything. In our day, perhaps King Hezekiah would have received the Medal of...

August 6, 2023 Exodus 12.21-28 and Luke 22.14-20 Why We Commemorate Communion Jesus, born into a Jewish family, remembered the Passover every year. Jesus tells His disciples this is His final Passover meal with them until Passover is fulfilled in the kingdom of God. What is the meaning of this? We must journey back several thousand years to Egypt to know. When Joseph was alive, the Pharaoh trusted...

July 30, 2023 Genesis 18.22-33 and Acts 12.1-5 The Power of Intercessory Prayer Have you ever prayed specifically for another person? I don't mean just praying, "LORD, please bless my family and friends." Now that's a good thing to pray. But sometimes, you know someone is going through or facing something that is hard. Do you pray to God for that person in that situation? This is called intercesso...

July 23, 2023 1Kings 19.9-13 and Acts 19.28-41 Pray and Listen Last week the message was "Pray and Do!" Elijah was a man of action. A doer. One who by the grace of God just defeated the prophets of Baal! He proved to the people that the LORD is God! He went from the highest of high to the lowest of low. Jezebel sent word that she was out to get him. Paul was a man of action. A doer. He preached to...

July 16, 2023 2Sam 5.22-25 and Acts 4.29-31 Pray and Do Certain things only God can do. Other things God uses us to accomplish them. David had a burden on his heart to protect the Israelites. He could not control the Philistines (their Israel's enemy) and what they decided to do. That's in God's hands. But he did his part by praying and then doing what God told him to do. He got the victory! The A...

July 9, 2023 Daniel 6.10 and Matthew 6.5-13 Pray Like This Learn what the model prayer is and how we are to use it in our daily prayers. Amen.

July 2, 2023 Exodus 12.11-14 and Luke 22.14-20 God Centered Holy Communion is a very sacred event. We must beware of the enemy’s schemes before, during, or after Christian rituals. Satan wants to profane (make irreverent or treat with contempt) our relationship with the LORD. Let me share just three examples found in the Bible. Perhaps this will help you and me to become more God centered. Passove...

June 25, 2023 Proverbs 3.1-6 and Matthew 6.31-33 Should I Stay or Should I Go? Well, some decisions are very clear. It’s an easy yes or no. But what about the gray areas? What about those hard decisions where the clear answer is beyond our grasp? Clear Answer Examples: Gen 12.1-3 (Abram); Exo 3.9-10 (Moses); Josh 1.1-3 (Joshua) Acts 16.6-10 Paul & company (no to Asia; yes to Macedonia) – stay...

June 18, 2023 Job 1.1-5 and Ephesians 6.1-4 Prioritizing Fatherhood Happy Father’s Day. Father’s Day should not just be a recognition of biological fathers, but a recognition and celebration of also father and father figures who stood in the gap. And of course, we should honor our heavenly Father. I. Godly fathers prioritize personal piety. (Job 1.1) a. Christian fathers demonstrate their faith by...

June 11, 2023 Psalm 19.12-14 and Galatians 5.16-17. Winning the Battle Within 1. To win the battle within, pray not to be led into temptation - Matt 6.13 a. Temptation is a gateway to sin and a trap to be avoided. b. In life, avoid people, places, or things that may entice us to do wrong - James 1.14-15 2. To win the battle within, pray not to fall/slip into temptation - Matt 26.41-42 a. Spiritual...

June 4, 2023 1Samuel 7.1-6 and John 3.16-19 Come Home You need saving. I need saving. The world needs saving. God’s plan was and is to make salvation available to all. Even though we deserve it, Jesus did not come to condemn us. He came to save us! Our home is with Jesus. And when we fall away, He wants us to return home. He wants us to come home. Gen 3:14-15; Gen 50:20; Exo 12:12-13; Jdg 7:7; 1Sa...

May 23, 2023 Remember & Honor 2Samuel 1.17-19 and Romans 13.7 2Sa 1:17-19 AMP Then David sang this dirge (funeral song) over Saul and his son Jonathan, (18) and he told them to teach the sons of Judah, the song of the bow. Behold, it is written in the Book of Jashar: (19) "Your glory and splendor, O Israel, is slain upon your high places! How the mighty have fallen! David remembered and honore...

May 21, 2023 Check Your Receptivity. Psalm 119.9-16 and Matthew 13.1-9. In the Parable of the Sower, please note that the only difference is the soil or the ground that the seeds fall on. The seed is the same. It is the Word of God. We are fortunate because it has been codified and organized in this Holy book, the Bible. Jesus used the parable to describe four conditions of receptivity to the Word...

The Scripture texts read in your hearing are 2 Kings 4.1-7 and Matthew 15.21-28. Our topic today is A Mother’s Priorities. I. Mothers who prioritize their children walk in humility. (v1) a. While her husband was alive, she probably had a comfortable life. Now, the creditors were at the door. b. Sanctioned slavery – indentured servants c. She prioritized her boys and was humble enough to ask for he...

May 7, 2023 The Scripture texts read in your hearing are Genesis 50.15-21 and John 11.45-53. Our topic today is God’s Plan for His People. Let me begin with the end in mind. God’s Plan for His People is for us to accept the atoning sacrificial death of His Son, the LORD Jesus Christ. Why? Because Jesus is the substitution in our place, provides redemption, brings reconciliation, makes propitiation...

I. God may answer “no” even when we have good intentions but it’s not our assignment. 1Ch 17:1-4 II. God may answer “no” when we want to give up. 1Ki 19:3-5 III. God may answer “no” when we ask amiss. Luk 9:51-56 and Jas 4:1-3 IV. God may answer “no” to keep us humble. 2Co 12:7-10 V. God may answer “no” because He has a different assignment for us. Act 16:6-10 VI. God may answer “no” when we ask H...

The Scripture texts read in your hearing are Deuteronomy 1.24-33 and Mark 6.1-6. Our topic today is Get Unstuck. CHRONOLOGY. 1. This visit to Nazareth in Mark 6 is the same as that mentioned by Matthew (Mat 13:54-58). This was his second time coming back to Nazareth. 2. But different from that recorded by Luke (Luk 4:14-30). They tried to take his life the first time he taught in the synagogue in...

The Scripture texts read in your hearing are Exodus 18.13-17 and Galatians 2.11-16. Our topic today is Humility for Christian Consistency. Let us pray. In the Galatians text we find Paul opposing Peter because of Peter’s inconsistency. The Gentile controversy had already been addressed and answered. I. Christian Consistency should be defended with courageous humility. v11 a. Paul was not perfect,...