Moments of Worship

Send us Fan Mail Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:4-5) Friend, when we abide in Jesus we bear fruit. The converse of not abiding in Jesus is...

Send us Fan Mail Isaiah 9:2 proclaims, “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.” This prophecy finds its fulfillment in Jesus, who said in John 8:12, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. Through Christ, the light of truth breaks into the sp...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine a soldier who throws himself on a grenade to save his comrades, sacrificing his life to protect others. In a similar but infinitely greater way, Jesus laid down His life for us. His death was to redeem sinners, reconciling us to God. This sacrifice demonstrates Christ’s boundless love, as He took the punishment that rightly belonged to us.   The next day he saw Jesus comin...

Send us Fan Mail The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:1-4) This psalm reminds us that...

Send us Fan Mail Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find...

Send us Fan Mail Isaiah 53:3-5; He was despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon hi...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6) “If Jesus is who He says He is, then He’s not just a great teacher but the very embodiment of truth. His words are the final authority on everything we know to be true.” – The Reason for God, Tim Keller We see in the Gospels that the Word, Jesus, became flesh. J...

Send us Fan Mail But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. 1 Timothy 1:16 (ESV)  In theological terms, God’s patience (often referred to as His “long-suffering”) is understood as God’s willingness to delay His righteous judgment against sin, allowing time for...

Send us Fan Mail God’s perfection refers to the absolute and complete nature of His being, attributes, and actions. It means that He lacks nothing in goodness, wisdom, power, justice, and love. His nature is free from any flaw, error, or deficiency. This perfection extends to all His actions and plans, which are always in alignment with His perfect will, purpose, and character. This God—his way is...

Send us Fan Mail A compassionate God is one who is deeply aware of the suffering and needs of His creation and actively moves to alleviate that suffering.  Psalm 103:13: As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. God cares much for His own and His kindness is displayed throughout the Bible. Lamentations 3:22-23 “The steadfast love of the Lord...

Send us Fan Mail He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us . (Psalm 103:10-12) (ESV) Tim Keller (Pastor and Author) "God’s forgiveness doesn’t come in resp...

Send us Fan Mail The God who satisfies refers to the biblical understanding of God as the ultimate source of fulfillment, contentment, and joy for the human soul. Unlike temporary or worldly pleasures that can leave us longing for more, God alone is able to meet the deepest needs and desires of our hearts, offering lasting peace, joy, and contentment.  Psalm 63:1-5 (ESV) O God, you are my God; ear...

Send us Fan Mail Justice refers to one of God’s essential attributes, denoting His moral perfection and righteousness in His actions, both in relation to Himself and to His creation. In Scripture, God’s justice involves giving people what is due to them—rewarding the righteous and punishing the wicked—based on His perfect knowledge and standards of holiness. Deuteronomy 32:4 “The Rock, his work is...

Send us Fan Mail Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. Psalm 96:6   May we as the Sovereign Grace song Behold Our God chorus states: Behold our God, seated on his throne. Come, let us adore Him. Behold our king, nothing can compare; Come, let us adore Him. ( Behold Our God , Sovereign Grace Music) Augustine of Hippo states, Great are you, O Lord, and exceed...

Send us Fan Mail Martin Luther wrote the well known hymn, “A Mighty Fortress.” We sing the first line: A mighty Fortress is our God, A Bulwark never failing; In this context, a bulwark refers to a defensive wall or strong fortification. The phrase “never failing” emphasizes that this defense is unfailing or reliable in every circumstance. Luther sought to illustrate God as a fortress and bulwark,...

Send us Fan Mail Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Almighty God is a place of shelter and refuge. I think of a strong roof above my head or a heavy blanket laid on me. God’s provision for us is strong, solid, deep, consistent and rich. It is always there standing firm. Psalm 121:1-2 “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help co...

Send us Fan Mail God is above His creation but He is also fully present in it, active, and engaged. Do not fear as God is with You: Deuteronomy 31:6 (ESV) states, “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you,...

Send us Fan Mail Transcendence refers to the concept of God being above, beyond, and independent of the physical universe and its limitations. It describes God’s existence and nature as being wholly other than and infinitely greater than His creation.  God is Above His Creation: Isaiah 55:8-9: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heaven...

Send us Fan Mail Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth. (Genesis 1:26) Wayne Grudem states it like this regarding the trinity. “In one sense, the doctrine of the Trinity is a mystery th...

Send us Fan Mail Job 11:7-9 (ESV) states, “Can you find out the deep things of God? Can you find out the limit of the Almighty? It is higher than heaven—what can you do? Deeper than Sheol—what can you know? Its measure is longer than the earth and broader than the sea.” Our God is deeper than the deepest oceans and more vast than outer space. Psalm 145:3 (ESV) “Great is the Lord, and greatly to be...

Send us Fan Mail John Piper states, “God created the world to display the worth of his glory. The whole world is full of his glory. God created us to enjoy that glory, to reflect his glory, and to live in it as a people who treasure him above all things.” ( Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist (1986)).  God’s creation is magnificent in its beauty from the beautiful sky and oceans down...

Send us Fan Mail And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1:6) May we trust Christ this day and all days that He will be faithful to complete the work He began in us.     To God Be the Glory!

Send us Fan Mail Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?   (Matthew 6:25-26)...

Send us Fan Mail God has no beginning or end. He always was, is and will be. This is hard for us to understand as we have finite minds and God is infinite.  Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. (Psalm 90:2) Steve Lawson states, God is independent of all creation and eternally self-sufficient. Before an...

Send us Fan Mail Wayne Grudem defines mercy in this way: mercy is defined as “God’s goodness toward those in distress,” highlighting God’s compassionate and loving response to human suffering and sin. Grudem explains that mercy is distinct from grace.. Mercy involves God withholding deserved punishment and showing compassion, often associated with forgiveness and alleviation of human misery.  (Gru...