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At first reading, Matthew’s recording of Jesus’ words sounds radical and extreme, almost militant. Using the word violence is jarring and stark, but the original word in Greek indicates taking something forcefully and not letting it go. The word Jesus uses is more accurately translated as enthusiasm and eagerness. The intent is to portray a letting go of the old law and taking hold of the new law...

At first reading, Matthew’s recording of Jesus’ words sounds radical and extreme, almost militant. Using the word violence is jarring and stark, but the original word in Greek indicates taking something forcefully and not letting it go. The word Jesus uses is more accurately translated as enthusiasm and eagerness. The intent is to portray a letting go of the old law and taking hold of the new law...

Everyone knows where they were on September 11, 2001. The events in New York, Washington DC, and the field in Pennsylvania have become part of our collective story. The devastation and ruin of that day brought every American together in a way that, sadly, only a great tragedy can. The 911 memorial on the former World Trade Center site contains mementos and items salvaged from the ruin of the falle...

Everyone knows where they were on September 11, 2001. The events in New York, Washington DC, and the field in Pennsylvania have become part of our collective story. The devastation and ruin of that day brought every American together in a way that, sadly, only a great tragedy can. The 911 memorial on the former World Trade Center site contains mementos and items salvaged from the ruin of the falle...

Brother Hughes extends our summer cruise series by exploring Discipleship. In tonight's message, he defines what it is to be a disciple. Post-modern thinking has all but eroded the true definition of the word disciple. At its base, a disciple is a pupil who applies what he has learned from a teacher to his own life. Jesus did not create the word disciple it was a common term for one who followed a...

Brother Hughes extends our summer cruise series by exploring Discipleship. In tonight's message, he defines what it is to be a disciple. Post-modern thinking has all but eroded the true definition of the word disciple. At its base, a disciple is a pupil who applies what he has learned from a teacher to his own life. Jesus did not create the word disciple it was a common term for one who followed a...

There is a level of freedom and release that can only be attained in the presence of God. When we are in the presence of God, we can dance, shout, and praise the Lord in a way that we cannot do while living in our reserved shells. When we come into the presence of God, we can set down that burden that we could not carry and forgive, that wrong that we cannot forgive. The spirit's moving is designe...

There is a level of freedom and release that can only be attained in the presence of God. When we are in the presence of God, we can dance, shout, and praise the Lord in a way that we cannot do while living in our reserved shells. When we come into the presence of God, we can set down that burden that we could not carry and forgive, that wrong that we cannot forgive. The spirit's moving is designe...

An evening of worship, song, and preaching with Bro. Stan Cook.

An evening of worship, song, and preaching with Bro. Stan Cook.

The items and vessels used in the Temple and later in the tabernacle were special and only used in the house of God. In time, the Babylonians came and took the vessels out of God’s house as plunder. Nebuchadnezzar took them out of the house of God and placed them in a place to be used by his god. The enemy was not just interested in capturing the people but in turning them away from God. The devil...

The items and vessels used in the Temple and later in the tabernacle were special and only used in the house of God. In time, the Babylonians came and took the vessels out of God’s house as plunder. Nebuchadnezzar took them out of the house of God and placed them in a place to be used by his god. The enemy was not just interested in capturing the people but in turning them away from God. The devil...

The idea of stewardship is that everything that we have access to in life are all finite resources. Those things we have access to are not ours; they are on loan from God. Our time, talent, finance, and even our very lives belong to God. The one area that is the most easily identifiable, and is one of the most uncomfortable to discuss, is money. More than half of the parables Jesus used were about...

The idea of stewardship is that everything that we have access to in life are all finite resources. Those things we have access to are not ours; they are on loan from God. Our time, talent, finance, and even our very lives belong to God. The one area that is the most easily identifiable, and is one of the most uncomfortable to discuss, is money. More than half of the parables Jesus used were about...

Lies have been around since the beginning of time. The first lie came to Adam and Eve early in Genius. The serpent deceived Eve, and then she added to the story to compound the lie. Joseph’s brothers lied to their father about his fate and told it so much that they came to believe the untruth. No one had to tell Adam and Eve how to hide their sin. They instinctively knew how to try to deceive God....

Lies have been around since the beginning of time. The first lie came to Adam and Eve early in Genius. The serpent deceived Eve, and then she added to the story to compound the lie. Joseph’s brothers lied to their father about his fate and told it so much that they came to believe the untruth. No one had to tell Adam and Eve how to hide their sin. They instinctively knew how to try to deceive God....

Church history records what we now know as the reformation, which led to the concept of the priesthood of the believer. For many years, denominal religion taught that a priest had to be an intermediary between the individual and God. With the reformation came a return to a reliance on biblical authority for the basis of theology and doctrine. The Bible tells us that Jesus is the great high priest....

Church history records what we now know as the reformation, which led to the concept of the priesthood of the believer. For many years, denominal religion taught that a priest had to be an intermediary between the individual and God. With the reformation came a return to a reliance on biblical authority for the basis of theology and doctrine. The Bible tells us that Jesus is the great high priest....

When reading scripture, it is essential to understand the context. In our text today, Jesus had been invited to a feast provided by a religious leader of the day. The pharisee were the keepers of the law and the enforcers of the rules related to those laws. All eyes were on Jesus that day to see how He would respond or react to the situation. Jesus tells the story of a man who planned an elaborate...

When reading scripture, it is essential to understand the context. In our text today, Jesus had been invited to a feast provided by a religious leader of the day. The pharisee were the keepers of the law and the enforcers of the rules related to those laws. All eyes were on Jesus that day to see how He would respond or react to the situation. Jesus tells the story of a man who planned an elaborate...

Our text today is about the four men who are determined to get their friend into the presence of God. The man was lame and unable to move about on his own. The Bible says Jesus looked up and saw their faith. Their collective faith created an atmosphere for the miraculous. Jesus responds to this collective faith: "Be of Good Cheer.” The faith of these friends combined with the miraculous presence o...

Our text today is about the four men who are determined to get their friend into the presence of God. The man was lame and unable to move about on his own. The Bible says Jesus looked up and saw their faith. Their collective faith created an atmosphere for the miraculous. Jesus responds to this collective faith: "Be of Good Cheer.” The faith of these friends combined with the miraculous presence o...

What if? These two words can change someone's life. What if this dream could change things from how they are to how they could be? What if can be scary. What if it doesn’t work? What if I fail? God knows our what ifs and wants to move us to action. One little if can change the destiny of our life. What if we start praying? What if we share our testimony? What if we volunteer to teach a bible study...

What if? These two words can change someone's life. What if this dream could change things from how they are to how they could be? What if can be scary. What if it doesn’t work? What if I fail? God knows our what ifs and wants to move us to action. One little if can change the destiny of our life. What if we start praying? What if we share our testimony? What if we volunteer to teach a bible study...

Words are powerful. They can inspire, encourage, and even heal. Words can make a difference in our day. We must use our words to praise and worship God. Words create an atmosphere that can pull us through the worst of times. Studies have found that optimistic people are healthier than those that see the worst of every situation. Proverbs tells us a soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous word...