It's Time for The Word

Old Testament: Job 19:23-27 New Testament: Galatians 6:9 On this episode of  "The Word"  Doctor Pastor Classy Preston  speaks on how The book of Job teaches us to Trust in God under all Circumstances & keep an Eternal Perspective. Job teaches us three important lessons: Whenever our Lives are in Chaos, we must continue to trust in the Promises of Almighty God. Job teaches us thr...

The favor of God does not exempt us from hardships. But it gives us confidence and faith that all things will work together for our good according to God’s perfect will for our lives.

Mary's beautiful song of praise is commonly called the Magnificat, from the Latin for "magnify". Mary magnifies the Lord,  proclaiming God's greatness and rejoicing in God as Savior. She begins with God's actions in her own life, for in choosing her to be the mother of the Messiah, the Mighty One has indeed "done great things for her." God wants to do great things through us as we share the b...

Speaker: Pastor Classy Preston Podcast Summary: As we move through the Advent season, we must focus on four core values: Hope, Joy, Peace & Love. Advent presents us with an opportunity to look back on our spiritual journey & identify things we can do better in the name of Jesus! Questions for Reflection: God loves the unlovable, do you? Who is your Gomer? What false gods are you...

Speaker: Reverend Marlin Jones Podcast Summary: The setting of Psalm 30 is unclear. Several scholars believe this Psalm was written after David’s sin of numbering the Israelites. This story is found in 1 Chronicles 21, where God gives David a choice between 3 options for punishment. He could have three years of famine, three months of being swept away by the sword of his enemies, or three days of...

Speaker: Minister Karen Moran Podcast Summary : What/Who is God Calling you to Next in your life? Your Next is Coming! In times of trouble, cry out to the Lord. He has a plan for you. The Cave is the place of peace, praise, and preparation for the Next. Praise God first with thanksgiving, then make your request known. Praise will give you peace – it closes out the voices of the world and surrender...

Speaker: Disciple Elliott Venson Podcast Summary: A time of instantaneous actions has created an expectation of now, not later. Technology has created bountiful new opportunities and provided access to items, food, and clothes at a breakneck pace. Yet it has cost us our patience with inconveniences and annoyances. This has affected our relationship with God and our understanding of Him. God moves...

Speaker: Pastor Classy Preston Podcast Summary: From a biblical perspective, Giants are defined as Any human or life situations (Grief, Depression, Stress, or Fear) that cause us anxiety or discomfort. As we reflect on our Giants, we must reflect on the following questions: Who or what are your Giants? Are you willing to name your Giants? What specific steps are you taking to overcome your Giants?

Speaker: Pastor Classy Preston Podcast Summary: For centuries, followers of Jesus have met together to partake in a meal commonly referred to as the Lord’s Supper. Some also refer to the meal as Communion or Eucharist, which comes from the Greek eucharisteo,  meaning “to give thanks.” The Lord’s Supper is an invitation into a life that started in the Old Testament when God invited humanity to...

Speaker: Pastor Classy Preston Podcast Summary: God is love; therefore, the defining characteristic of Christians & the Church should be love. Everyone who loves has been born of God & knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God because God is love! Peter gives us three specific ways to keep God's Purpose before us. 1) We must keep God's perfect timing in mind. 2) We must keep a cle...

Speaker: Pastor Classy Preston Podcast Summary: My sermon is about the Healing Power of Fervent Prayer. Fervent means having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling & enthusiasm. Prayer is spiritual communication between man & God, a two-way relationship in which man should only talk to God but also listen to Him. In this text, Daniel shares the following lessons of life: *...

Speaker: Disciple Valda Chauncey Podcast Summary: Hearing from God is sometimes challenging and complex for everyone.

Speaker: Disciple Eddie Mutebi Podcast Summary: How do we respond when we face hard times Keep the Faith Listen to God Wait on God Jesus reminds us that in this world, we will face trouble, go through hard times, and hear bad news, but He promises us that when we go through the fire, we will not be burnt because He is with us. Therefore, let’s keep the faith, listen to God, and wait on Him. We are...

Speaker: Pastor Classy Preston Podcast Summary: In Exodus 33:18, Moses boldly asked, God, Please, show me Your glory. After that, God promised to reveal His presence to Moses & He kept His Promise. Getting to Know God should be the active interest of every human being daily, especially every Christian. God said this to Moses, revealing His character to Moses by words; He proclaimed it to Moses...

Speaker: Reverend Paula Smith Sawyer Podcast Summary: As we reflect on the life of the paralytic, we come to know that we all have some type of paralysis.  Paralysis most commonly means the complete or partial loss of movement or sensation in a body part.  There is, however, an additional meaning of paralysis wherein it is defined as a state of powerlessness or incapacity to act. &n...

Speaker: Pastor Dieuner Joseph Podcast Summary: No matter our trials and struggles, believers must stick to Jesus who has the power to bring us through.

Speaker: Reverend Tony Cornelious Podcast Summary: King David was in anguish thinking God had abandoned him. He cries out for God's presence and deliverance in a powerful tone and imagery. In this lament, David continues to praise God as he learns to continue trusting God.

Speaker: Reverend Julie Bell Podcast Summary: 1. God is in control. Nothing happens that God is not in control of and nothing takes Him by surprise. 2. Following the manufacturer's instructions will make the task of life easier. God created you, and therefore He knows what is best. 3. Don’t be anxious. It doesn't serve you. Instead, lean into the peace of God, which will guard your heart and your...

Speaker: Pastor Classy Preston Podcast Summary: There will be times in our lives when we will be threatened because we are doing what’s right. Ahab told Jezebel all Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by tomorrow about thi...

Speaker: Pastor Classy Preston Podcast Summary: As we mature in our Faith, we should challenge ourselves to follow the instructions & examples of Jesus, not the crowd. When we have defining moments regarding our Giving, we must be willing to exercise the courage to put God first, regardless of what others do or say. Jesus said we should Love the Lord our God with all our heart, all our soul, a...

Speaker: Pastor Classy Preston Podcast Summary: Believers are not exempt from trouble, but we have a Faithful God to fight our battles. In chapter 20 of 2 Chronicles, we find Jehoshaphat in a situation we will find ourselves in at some point in our lifetime. He is surrounded by a coalition of armies: Moabites, Ammonites, and the Edomites. Have you ever been surrounded by the Enemy? I am sure some...

Speaker: Pastor Classy Preston Podcast Summary: Psalm 142 was written before David became king. At this point in his life, he was hiding while on the run from Saul. God told Saul David would be king in his place one day. Saul, filled with anger & furious with jealousy, tried to kill David. At some point in our lives, all of us will find ourselves in a Cave. Have you had a moment when it appear...

Speaker: Pastor Classy Preston Podcast Summary: One of the ways we love the Lord our God with all our Heart, all our Soul & all our Mind is through authentic Worship. Let’s quickly explore the components of worship.  What are some synonyms of Worship? Adoration Glory Honor Praise Reverence The Hebrew word for Worship means to bow down.  We bow down to someone not just to honor t...

Speaker: Pastor Classy Preston  Podcast Summary:  Some of the most incredible Worship comes from the most unlikely sources. The woman in the Luke passage was an outcast who had been used and abused. But something about the words and actions of Jesus caused her to bring her most valuable possession and pour it out in an expression of love and Worship. In one moment, she pressed through fe...

Speaker: Pastor Classy Preston Podcast Summary: The Psalmist encourages the people of God to turn from evil and ultimately receive their inheritance from God. The wicked will be cut off and we are encouraged to live “Moral Lives”. There are three specific benefits when we turn from Evil. Possession of God’s land & eternal life. The Lord loves justice & we (His Saints) should want to please...