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12/01/24 | Isaiah 26:1-4 As we enter the Christmas season, it's essential to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and the peace that Jesus brings. While money, success, and happiness are common desires, they don't offer lasting peace. True peace is found in the presence of God. By fixing our thoughts on Him, speaking truth to our hearts, and calling out to Christ, we can experience the perfect...

11/24/24 |  Matthew 20:25-26 We are excited to welcome Pastor Frank Reitzel, the New Jersey Ministry Network Executive Secretary for the Assemblies of God, as our guest speaker. Pastor Frank shares an inspiring message on how Jesus calls us to live differently. Because the Holy Spirit lives in us and the Bible is our guide, our lives are meant to stand out. Using powerful examples of leadership fr...

11/17/24 |  1 Corinthians 14 What is speaking in tongues? This biblical gift has often been misunderstood due to varying interpretations and occasional misuse. Pastor Matt explains what Scripture teaches about speaking in tongues, focusing on 1 Corinthians 14. He clarifies the difference between private tongues, which edify the individual, and public tongues, which build up the church. The message...

11/3/24 |  1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Spiritual gifts are special abilities given by the Holy Spirit to believers for the common good. These gifts, such as wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, and prophecy, are meant to glorify Jesus and guide us in our spiritual journey. The Apostle Paul, in 1 Corinthians 12, emphasizes the importance of being Spirit-led rather than just spiritual. The Assemblies of God...

11/10/24 |  Matthew 8:14-17 Divine healing is a wonderful privilege of having faith in Jesus. When it comes to a theology of healing, we must remember that Jesus is the healer. His miracles serve as signposts pointing to His authority and power to save. Healing can be physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, or social, and can occur immediately or gradually. Trusting in God's timing and faithfulnes...

10/20/24 |  Matthew 7:1-12 Pastor Matt explores Jesus' teachings on judgment from the Sermon on the Mount. He addresses common misconceptions about Christians being judgmental and hypocritical. Jesus' words in Matthew 7:1-5 emphasize self-examination before judging others. The sermon contrasts worldly judgment with kingdom discernment, urging believers to offer counsel instead of criticism and to...

10/13/24 | Matthew 6:21-34 Anxiety is a prevalent issue in today's society, but Jesus' teachings offer timeless wisdom on how to manage and overcome it. By shifting our focus to God's kingdom and His righteousness, we can find peace and freedom from inner turmoil. Jesus reminds us that worrying adds nothing to our lives and encourages us to seek God's ways over our worries. Prioritizing God's miss...

10/06/24 | Matthew 6:1-13 Jesus wants us to move beyond surface-level prayers and dive deeper into a genuine relationship with God. Jesus shows us that prayer is not just about asking for things, but about aligning with God's will and experiencing His Kingdom Life. Pastor Matt encourages believers to use the Lord's Prayer as a guide to deepen their connection with God, emphasizing that prayer is a...

09/29/24 | Matthew 5:38-48 Loving your enemies—can we really do that today? It feels upside-down, but throughout history, Christians have been known for this radical love. Jesus teaches us to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively, to pray for our enemies, and to show compassion, all while trusting in God's perfect plan.

09/22/24 | Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus calls His followers to be the “salt and light” of the world. We are meant to stand out and influence the world in positive ways, preventing moral decay and shining with the goodness of God. Pastor Matt reminds us that our faith should be visible and purposeful, demonstrating the light of Jesus in everything we do. Why? Because Kingdom People Influence Others.

09/15/24 | Matthew 5:1-12 What does it mean to live a truly blessed life? In American culture, the "good life" often means independence, self-sufficiency, and personal privacy. We pride ourselves on being self-made and not needing help from others. However, Jesus presents a radically different view in the Beatitudes. He redefines who is truly blessed and what it means to live a good life with God.

09/08/24 | Matthew 4:17-23 In Week 1, we explore what it means to live as Kingdom People in a world that often prioritizes self-fulfillment and worldly success. We focus on Jesus’ call to His first disciples and the transformative power of the Gospel, with an invitation to live authentically in faith and share the Kingdom of God with others.

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08/18/24 | Just as God battled on behalf of His people in the Promised Land, He continues to fight our battles today. Victory according to God’s eyes is anything that causes His good to happen in our lives.

08/11/24 | Instead of being boring & bland, prayer empowers us to handle outward pressures, confront external threats, gain insight & understanding, and overcome internal struggles.

08/04/24 | This Sunday, we heard fro the Teen Challenge Choir! During our gathering, they led us in worship and we heard testimonies about what God has been doing in their lives.  Teen Challenge is a faith-based non-profit drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. Its mission is to provide adults & teens freedom from addiction and other life-controlling issues through Christ-centered solutions....

07/28/24 | When we experience fear of the unknown or fear of an uncertain future, how do we move forward? Following the example from Abraham’s life, we learn that we can face the future, no matter our fears, with biblical faith.

07/21/24 | Tests prove who we are, show what we know, and help us grow. You can overcome times of testing with resurrection faith.

07/14/24 | How do you react when you’re hurt? In our pain, God pursues, provides, prescribes, and promises. When conflict hurts, learn to come to Christ with your pain.

07/07/24 | When we intercede, God intervenes. As Abraham stood in the gap for a sinful society, Jesus stood in the gap for sinful humanity; now believers stand in the gap for someone else.

06/30/24 | Names, labels, and self-talk have a profound impact on our identity. Just as God gave Abraham a new name, God has given us a new identity in Christ.

06/23/24 | At any given point in time, we may find ourselves waiting for something to fall into place in our lives. In order to wait well and trust God fully, we must learn to manage the tension between action and apathy.

06/16/24 | There are many tests of character in life; how we handle success & failure is one of the most critical. We need to learn to give God the credit with how we handle our attitude, actions, and allegiance.