God made an incredible promise to Abraham, that he would father a child in his old age who would be the beginning of generations of descendants. But then God turned around and asked Abraham to offer up this “only son” as a sacrifice. How could this be? Let’s find out this week when Pastor Brian … [Read more…]
When it comes to talking about a life of faith, the name “Abraham” often comes to the forefront of our minds. Much is written about this great patriarch in the Scriptures, and with good reason. There is so much we can learn from his example to apply to our lives today. Here was a man … [Read more…]
Noah was a righteous man living in an unrighteous generation. He was given instructions from God to do something that had never been done before, but would be necessary if he was to save himself and his family. Noah obeyed the Lord and was vindicated. Where is such faith and righteousness today? It is certainly … [Read more…]
The Bible records only 2 people who went to heaven without dying: Elijah and Enoch. For Enoch, his “claim to fame” was that he walked with God and that he ‘pleased’ God. What does it mean to please God? How do we do that? Why not join us this Sunday at 10:45 am as we … [Read more…]
When we bring our offerings to God, it takes faith to give an offering that is costly and requires something that is our very best. Abel did that with his offering to God, and Cain, his brother, clearly did not. What was the difference between the offerings of these 2 brothers and why was Abel’s … [Read more…]
It’s hard to get a subject more foundational in our walk with God than the subject of “faith.” It is essential in the process of getting into a relationship with God (Ephesians 2:8-9) and it is impossible to please God without it (Hebrews 11:6). The Bible has a whole chapter, Hebrews 11, devoted just to … [Read more…]
We will start this Fathers’ Day service with a water baptism service of 4 individuals who have made a commitment to the Lord. Pastor Brian’s message will also focus on commitment and how baptism is an act of obedience to Christ’s command to be baptized, as it is something that identifies a believer with the … [Read more…]
The Book of Malachi ends with a severe warning to get serious with serving God or face consequences. God has been merciful by giving several warnings but eventually, those warnings need to be heeded. It is a sober reminder to God’s people to decide now, in the godless generation in which we find ourselves, to … [Read more…]
We can go through difficulties and dry spells in our Christian walk, and sometimes those experiences can leave us wondering if it’s worth it to keep serving the Lord. The message today challenges that notion and gives reasons why we should “keep on keepin’ on” in our devotion to God. Join us at the 10:45 … [Read more…]
June 2015