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1/5/20 EWS: 'Prophets & Portions' - I Kin. 22

Jan 21st, 2020 44m 37s

As we look into 1st Kings 22, we see the divided Kingdom of Israel & Judah (under the leadership of Kings Ahab & Jehoshaphat respectively) uniting for the cause of taking back Ramoth-gilead from the Syrian kingdom. In this story, we take a lo

1/12/20 MWS: 'What is Church? - pt. 2 (The Foe)' - 1 Pet

Jan 21st, 2020 41m 55s

In the first message of the series titled ‘What is Church?’, we looked at the Formation, the Foundation & the Function of the Church – the Body of Christ… and if that’s all there were, this question of ‘What is Church’ would be fairly simple &

12/29/19 EWS: 'The Psalmist's Plea from 'He'' - Psa. 119

Jan 15th, 2020 42m 13s

Psalms is a wonderful book. It amazes me how God can weave together the timely instruction and necessary wisdom through such beautiful language. Today we examine a small portion of the longest chapter in Scripture in Psalms 119. We examine t

12/22/19 EWS: 'Comparing the Birth Jesus Experienced with the Birth that He Offers' - Luk. 2; Joh. 3

Jan 15th, 2020 28m 55s

The birth of Jesus Christ is a watershed moment in the history of mankind. Emanuel – God with us! So during Christmas we take time to remember and reflect about what that birth 2,000 years ago in Bethlehem meant. But upon pondering that, my

12/29/19 MWS: 'Do You See the New in You?' - 2 Cor.

Jan 15th, 2020 38m 49s

I believe this message is of utmost importance – so much so that if I had one message that I could broadcast to every church in America, it’s hard to think of one that I’d prefer over this one. No because I preached it well or anything, but be

12/31/19 EWS: 'Looking Unto Jesus' - Heb. 12 - New Years Eve. Svc.

Jan 15th, 2020 44m 37s

In this New Years Eve message we seek to reflect back upon the past and consider the future through the perspective of Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the c

12/22/19 MWS: 'The Meaning of Christmas' - Luk. 2

Jan 15th, 2020 35m 9s

Many people have many differing idea’s as to the meaning of Christmas. Many would place special focus on the food, or on gifts, or on some tubby make-believe elf. Many Christians will rightly place special focus on it being the time to which

1/5/20 MWS: 'What is Church - pt. 1' - Mat. 16

Jan 15th, 2020 42m 2s

This message is the beginning of a series of messages Titled ‘What is Church?’. I think this is an important series simply because there’s so many different idea’s as to what the church is, the purpose of the church, priorities of the church a

12/15/19 AM: 'Increasing Faith: The Education of Zacharias' - Luk. 1

Dec 19th, 2019 37m 30s

In Luke ch. 17, we see the disciples of Christ ask an interesting thing. They say to Jesus ‘Increase our Faith’. In our study today of Luke 1, we’re going to see just exactly how Faith increases in the child of God. In today’s Scripture, we

12/8/19 AM: 'Protecting the Word' - Mat. 2

Dec 14th, 2019 39m 2s

In the message titled ‘Abiding in the Vine’, we examined Jesus’ statements in John 15 in light of the truth found in John 1 that Jesus is THE WORD. In today’s message, we examine God’s charge unto Joseph to Protect the Word found in Matthew 2.

12/8/19 PM: 'Winning' - 2Tim

Dec 14th, 2019 42m 19s

There’s a great question in the minds of men, that many put forth, and that is: ‘What is the meaning of life?’ or ‘What’s life all about?’. Well friend, to me the answer is simple, and that is ‘to fulfill God’s purpose for my life’. This is o

12/1/19 AM: 'The Process of Healing' - Mat. 3-4

Dec 3rd, 2019 40m 24s

Today’s message is a straightforward message. There’s nothing that really surprising, no twists or obscure comparisons or illustrations – just a simple, straightforward message of truth found in the Word of God. The title of today’s message i

12/1/19 PM: 'Paul's Prayer to the Philippians' - Phi. 1

Dec 3rd, 2019 42m 43s

In this message we examine the church at Philippi. Now Paul gives us four chapters in a letter directed toward this church and along with what the book of Acts tells us, we have a good understanding about the characteristics of this church. S

11/24/19 PM: 'Thanks I Know and Am Thankful For' - I Chr. 16

Nov 30th, 2019 33m 17s

In the wonderful words of the great Christian Hymn ‘Count Your Blessings’ and in the Spirit of Thanksgiving, we present unto you this message titled: ‘Thing’s I Know and Am Thankful For’. Let me just take a moment to testify that God is SO GOO

11/24/19 AM: 'Abiding in the Vine' - John. 15

Nov 30th, 2019 39m 7s

If there’s one thing that I think most – if not all – Christians can agree on is that the Word of God is of utmost importance. Think about it – if not for the Word of God, how would we know that ‘God so loved the World that He Gave His Only Be

11/17/19 AM: 'A Confrontation with Eternal Consequence' - Mat. 19

Nov 20th, 2019 36m 56s

Today we look at this message titled ‘A Confrontation with Eternal Significance’ between a young rich man and Jesus. When I meditated upon this Scripture, the thing that stuck out to me is the brevity of this meeting. Surely it took literally

11/17/19 PM: 'The Message at Mars Hill' - Act. 17

Nov 20th, 2019 34m 48s

Paul is a most interesting person – and a model Christian to be sure. His preaching at Athens is one of his most famous messages in Scripture. In today’s message, we examine Paul’s Ministry – who he was & what led him to do such remarkable th

11/10/19 AM - 'Mission Accomplished?' - Mat 28

Nov 11th, 2019 38m 12s

Thank God for the Veterans of the United States Military! We certainly as American’s owe a tremendous debt to those who were willing to serve so that we could be free! In like manner, thank God for the Christian who is willing to lay self asi

11/3/19 EWS: 'Temporal Things' - 2 Cor. 4

Nov 4th, 2019 39m

For so many people, the days, weeks, months & even years of their lives are spent following after temporal things. Their focus is on temporal things. Their energy is spent on temporal things. Today’s message is an examination of what is temp

11/3/19 MWS: 'Just a Moment Too Late' - Mark 15

Nov 4th, 2019 45m 41s

It goes without saying that Crucifixion of Christ is one of the most important events in the history of man. Rivaled only by Creation itself, the Resurrection & His ‘soon to be’ Second Coming. That being said, the crucifixion made an effect o