Stonybank Community Church with Pastor James Carroll

The undeniable detail that Jesus is linked to the throne of David through Mary and not just Joseph, which was necessary because of the virgin birth.

How quickly the stuff of the world clutters our homes until they are just baked into the way we live and how most churches operate.

We must gather with the unifying purpose to glorify God. The devil loves to sew disunity among the brethren.

Of the many great chapter nines in the Bible this is the longest prayer in the Bible teaching us much in how we should approach God.

Revival is a time we recognize our need for a fresh movement of the Holy Spirit upon our lives, our families, and within the walls of our church, which comes by way of the Word of God.

Here's the church, here's the steeple, open the doors, where's all the people? Now is always the time to take your place in the work. If you're not a worker, you're likely a complainer.

The Devil cannot make us sin but will always suggest alternative views. The enemy attacked Nehemiah's character but rather than defend himself he let the truth speak for itself, which silenced the enemy and convinced everyone that this was the work of God. Remember, you don't have to attend every argument to which you are invited. And be very careful about quitting something midway on dark...

There are more scriptures on money than any other single topic. You hold me in your hand and call me yours. Yet may I not as well call you mine... My power is terrific. Handle me carefully and wisely, lest you become my servant, rather than I yours.

Are you ready to respond when the trumpet sounds? The people had a mind to work to the point of losing track of time. Its later than ever and the Lord may come today.

Four months have passed since chp.1 Nehemiah has been preparing for this moment and is ready to respond when given the opportunity. Many practical lessons for when you have to wait. "Jesus led me all the way."

Everything that happens in the book of Nehemiah is because of this prayer. What drives you to your knees? Is your natural tendency to cry out to God or complain to people who can do nothing about your trouble?

Our missionary, Jeff Reason gave a great report on the Forest Glenn Bible Camp in NS, Canada and then gave a great challenge from God's word on the treasure we have through Christ.

Sincerity alone may seem appealing but will always end up corrupt without the truth of God's word. Be careful that you don't get your advice from people who only ever agree with you.

Robert Frost famously wrote, Two roads diverged in a yellow wood and sorry I could not travel both… I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. Where you end up is determined by your choice between two clearly marked paths and you cannot travel both.

How many times have you not done anything because you couldn't do everything? Do something, almost anything... the Lord is coming soon!

Until you are ready to die, you will never really live. For so many, life is only about about avoiding death. The contrast of the Rich Man and Lazarus tells us how to be prepared for the transition of death.

Except you become as a little child you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven. BTW there is a special place in hell for those who would steel the innocence of a child.

The advice of Solomon was a jumping off point for today's Father's Day message of nine things smart dad's know from God's word.

Can you tell time according to God's word? The Lord may come today...

Of all things the disciples heard Jesus say, the one thing that captured their attention was how Jesus spoke to His Heavenly Father. In our passage the Lord's Prayer if followed by a short parable teaching us all we need to know about prayer.

Mercy is what you do when treated wrongly.

Before you talk about Peter's failure remember, all the others stayed in the boat. And notice the storm for Peter did not cease when he took Jesus by the hand but they walked together back to the boat and the wind ceased. Then, only after it was all over, they worshipped the Lord.

Every religion of the world wants to keep you not quite forgiven in order to keep you coming back.

A beautiful lesson on making disciples and the wonderful truth that failure is never final in the Christian life.

The resurrected Lord meets again with His disciples where it all began to reassure them He will be with them in Spirit and Truth.