Israel rejected God as their leader and asked for a king, just like all the nations around them. Samuel warned them but they had their minds made up. God allowed this but warned of the consequences. Things derailed from there. Sometimes we want something so badly that we don’t consider the negative ramifications of our … [Read more…]
This Sunday is our annual outdoor tent service downtown, joining with several other churches, for a joint worship service. But for our online service we will have a time of Scripture readings, prayers, and worship music, along with the Lord’s Table, as we focus on the cross of Christ. This will be a different type … [Read more…]
Samuel was a great and godly leader, but his sons…not so much! Is righteousness not transferable? Why did his sons not follow his example? Is there more to this story? Let’s find out this Sunday at our 10:30 am service or here online.
As followers of Jesus we are called a life of righteousness, which means a call to right living. The choices we make affect ourselves and others, as they reflect whether Christ is really on the throne of our hearts, or not. Samuel models this type of life well. Let’s see what we can find out … [Read more…]
Make no mistake, not everyone is going to heaven after they die. The Bible is very clear about this. Jesus will make a distinction between the sheep (righteous) and the goats (unrighteous). In today’s passage from 1 Samuel 2, we see how big the divide is between righteous Samuel and unrighteous Hophni and Phineas, the … [Read more…]
It’s tough enough to stay on the narrow path living in a world that is increasingly hostile to the message of Christianity. However, when spiritual leadership also compromises, things can really get tough. How can we manage in a situation like that? We will probe deeper in the message this week at our 10:30 am … [Read more…]
After Hannah’s desperation prayer for a baby boy was miraculously answered, she responded to the Lord with a powerful song of praise. Her words were not empty — they were containers of power! Let’s learn more about this at the 10:30 am service or online.
It’s Fathers’ Day Sunday this week and we will focus on why prayers of desperation get our Father’s attention. Have you ever found yourself absolutely desperate for something to change, or for God’s provision during a tough time? Join us this Sunday at 10:30 am, or online, as we explore this subject further.
Pastor Brian’s last message on the armour of God will focus on the offensive side of things: the Word of God and prayer. This combination is the bread and butter for the Christian soldier, so let’s find out all we can this week at 10:30 am or online.
In the apostle Paul’s metaphors for the the spiritual life, taken from the armour of a Roman soldier, he depicts salvation as the helmet. The message of Jesus Christ and Him crucified is the best defense against the lies of the devil. We need to have the truths of Scripture transform our thinking. Let’s find … [Read more…]