International Church of Prague

How does Jesus describe perfectly reflecting the image of God? You may be surprised to learn that Jesus' says it is found in loving our enemies. This week, in our Re-Image Series we will look at Matthew 5:43​-48 and discover how God himself gives us a lesson in how to love those who oppose us. Jesus gives us 3 steps to reflecting the love of God towards others and so prove to be God's chil...

This week in our Re-Image series we will focus on Reflecting the Goodness of God. Society and the Church is in a time of trial and transition due to COVID 19. People need hope. This is a opportunity for us to show forth the Goodness of God to others. Join us this week for a look at how the goodness of God is like bridge over despair and uncertainty as we explore Romans 8:28​.

As follower’s of Jesus Christ, our life purpose is to accurately reflect the image of God in all we are and in all we do. One very important aspect of that is to reflect the beauty of God in our work. The God of the universe is not a passive or distant God. He actively engages in work that is very good. Therefore the work we do, no matter what field of work we are in should reflect the goodness an...

We are exploring the relational attributes of God that we as followers of Jesus are called to reflect. There is no attribute more central to an accurate view of God than "holiness." God is absolutely holy in all of His nature. And His holiness permeates all of His other attributes. We cannot understand His love apart from His holiness. We cannot understand His justice apart from His holine...

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14 Everything we hear these days tells us the pandemic will be with us for a long time. How are we to remain faithful to the Lord when it seems there is no end to such a challenging situation? The prophet Jeremiah sent a letter to some of Israel’s people who had been exiled from Jerusalem, and they were told to prepare for a long exile. Even though their exile was due to t...

We know what it is like to wait—we are caught in circumstances often beyond our control and we may not have a clear sense of what is next, how it will turn out, or how the Lord is involved. Especially in this season, we wait—for restrictions to ease, for return to work, for life to return to normal. We sometimes wonder if we’re going to make it. The promise the Lord makes in Isaiah 40:31 is that t...

God not only tells us we were created in His image, but that we were created for his glory. Isaiah 43:7 (ESV) 7 everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.” God has a beautiful purpose for each of our lives that brings Him honor and us a deep significance. That truth holds the key for understanding ourselves, seeing others properly, discovering our purpo...

God says you were made in His image. What does that mean? Genesis 1:27 (NIV) 27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. That truth holds the key for understanding ourselves, seeing others properly, discovering our purpose and fulfilling our destiny. Our true identity and life purpose is flows from an understanding of what is be...

Jesus advent at Bethlehem was to save us and prepare us for His return as King. As King, Jesus calls us to live under His authority and reign. He also calls us to live expectant that He is working now and will return to reign. Luke chapter 2, describes two faithful people Simeon and Anna. Both lived lives of expectancy. They waiting for God's timing and were rewarded for their faithful obedien...

Jesus the Prince of Peace Peace is something we all hunger for. Life is filled with conflict and division. Jesus, the Prince of Peace not only resolves conflict, He brings wholeness (Shalom) to our lives and relationships. the announcement of the Angels in Luke chapter 2 of "Glory to God in the highest, peace on God and with one another. Join us this week online as we explore Luke chapter 2, a...

Jesus is Everlasting Father Isaiah 9:6-7 (ESV) 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Jesus is described as… WONDERFUL: Jesus gives us JOY for the weariness of life. COUNSELOR: Jesus gives us HOPE in the questions of life. MIGHTY GOD: Jesus g...

This Sunday we will explore the theme of Jesus the Mighty God as recorded in the Song of May in Luke chapter 1. Luke 1:46-49 (ESV) “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name.

Week One Advent Devotional The Rise of Hope – Jesus the Wonderful Counselor Isaiah 9:1-2 1 But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. 2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a...

This week we explore how three people, Mary Magdalene, Simon Peter and John, were dramatically changed by their encounter with the Almost Empty Tomb and the Risen Jesus. What we see in the tomb gives us powerful evidence of Jesus resurrection from the dead. What is more what Jesus left behind in the tomb points to deep spiritual truths. In our last message in our Face to Face Series we will see ho...

This week on our face to face encounter with Jesus, we explore how Jesus interacts with the two thieves who are crucified with him. The two thieves represent all of us and how we respond both to suffering and more specifically to Jesus Christ. Join us this week for a very important study on the "Man in the Middle" from Luke 23.

Jesus' face to face encounter with Pilate shows the heart of God for us. Jesus takes an interest in Pilate even though he knows that Pilate will condemn him to death. For Pilate, he must answer the question every human faces. "What will you do with Jesus?" Join us this week as we explore this key question at the center of Jesus' encounter with Pilate.

We live in a world filled with injustice. But the greatest incident of injustice is the betrayal, trials, scourging, and crucifixion of Jesus. This week Pastor Drew will explore the trials of Jesus in our face to face encounter. Last week Dan and Preston did a great job exploring what happened in the Garden of Gethsemane. We pick up this week with the arrest and trials of Jesus. There is so much g...

In the final segment on Jesus' teaching on the Holy Spirit, we will explore how the Spirit speaks to us and learn how to separate the conviction of the Holy Spirit from the condemnation of the enemy. Join us as we look at Jesus' words in John 16 on the work of the Holy Spirit. Remember in Christ we are Never Alone, the Holy Spirit is with you right now.

This week we will further explore the Person and work of the Holy Spirit in Never Alone part 2. This week we will begin with John 15 and then explore how the presence of God's Holy Spirit has been displayed in symbols throughout the Bible. Each Symbol or sign of the Holy Spirit teaches us about how He works in our lives. The presence of the Holy Spirit was displayed as a mighty rushing wind, a...

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In John 14:1 Jesus literally says, "do not let your hearts be shaken, trust in me." Jesus' words resonate in a world filled with anxiety. Social media is not the way to find truth or life. In this incredible passage, Jesus encounters our anxiety and offers peace in the midst of fear and chaos. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. Jesus is the way to the Father. He has promised us...

Our next face to face encounter with Jesus centers on a celebration that has continued for over 3,000 years the Passover. Jesus said this to his disciples... Luke 22:15-16 (ESV) 15 And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” Passover was important to Jesus. And he tel...

Last week we began our exploration of Jesus' teaching from Matthew 24 and 25. It is a complex passage, Jesus answers 2 questions from the disciples concerning the future. This lengthy passage about the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple, and the End of the Age, has puzzled people for generations. The confusion stems from the fact that Jesus is answering 2 very different questions. He has some...

In Matthew 24 and 25, Jesus answers 2 questions from the disciples concerning the future. This lengthy passage about the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple, and the End of the Age, has puzzled people for generations. The confusion stems from the fact that Jesus is answering 2 very different questions. He has some specific instruction for the early church that was in Jerusalem concerning events th...