Do you feel confident and powerful each day? On September 11, 2001, Americans felt vulnerable and afraid. In a sense, terrorist completed their objective. Instill fear in their enemies and erode trust. It was a day where people of great courage stood up against the evil that claimed near 3,000 lives. People saving others at the expense of their own lives. In this podcast, we talk about in impact the attacks on 9/11 , then look over at Exodus to the crossing of the Red Sea to see who really had the power. Last we'll discuss, what power and responsibility do we have when had and fearful times come.
Playing by the Rules
Have you ever played a game, but you didn't know the rules? How did you learn them? Did you sit down and have a big seminar? Trial and error? Or maybe someone guided your learning process. The good news with Life is that we don't have to guess. God's given us the instructions, a way to understand and a will to follow...the question is: will we?
Understanding Slavery in the Bible
The key to understanding the Exodus with Moses and the children of Israel is understanding their backstory, specifically how slavery impacted it. In this message we'll look at some examples of slavery or oppression from the time prior Moses, compare them to events of the 1700's/1800's and yes events of today, and try to understand what to do when finding ourselves under the rule of something or someone.
Holiness People
Have you ever talked with someone, used exactly the same words but it was like you used a different dictionary? Apologetics is the study/practice of defending the faith, often through charitable discussion and debate. But what if someone challenged or maybe even asked you what you believe, what your church believes? Would you be able to explain the most important or distinctive beliefs? In this message aims to explore this idea.
The Hope of the Remnant
Curious, have you studied the book of Micah before? I’ve only gone through it a few times, but it’s fascinating. Even if you’ve never read the entire 7 chapters, you likely know Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and … Continue reading The Hope of the Remnant
Consequences of Indifference
Have you ever seen someone being attacked, their home being broken into...and done nothing? Could you imagine doing nothing if it was your relative's home? The Book of Obadiah laws down the consequences for Edom (descendents of Esau's) indifference when Jacob (Israel) was in need. It serves as a warning for us today.
Signs of Prophet Ability
Notes before Listening or Reading this message. This message is mainly a guide through how we can determine, through scripture, if a prophet is from God or not. I do tag on an application of Samuel (of 1 & 2 Samuel) however, in my presentation I made this sound like it was the center of … Continue reading Signs of Prophet Ability
The Road to Salvation
Who is God and how can I know him? https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dpVDiqmOHJlT6rUB6Wh3B?si=rZmKDqNIRTy3itHlwbzJ4g This is not my typical message. Many, if not all of those in our church are long standing Christians. We might take this for granted as we talk about things in small group, give sermons from the pulpit, or sing the songs we sing in … Continue reading The Road to Salvation
In The Pursuit of Power: Powerful Last Words
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4NvZmgFhpRhcpVbEP5TGfD?si=8XijUKVdQx6psxVGy8cXYQ Intro - The Good, The Bad, & the Ugly Photo by u00d6mer Faruk Bener on Pexels.com King David was amazing! He tended sheep. Killed bears and lions. Took on a challenge from an enemy giant and WON! Won many battles, and served King Saul with distinction. Wrote and played music. The Bible also tells … Continue reading In The Pursuit of Power: Powerful Last Words
Are You Ready…Or Not?
A message covering 1 Corinthians 7:1-16. Listen to the audio recording on the Podcast Player or follow on Spotify. “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3 The foolish … Continue reading Are You Ready…Or Not?
