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What Is Faith? (Not!) Faith is not a head-in-the-sand and denying the obvious Faith is not anti-intellectual. Faith is not a stained-glass, dreamy escapism. Faith is not some motivational seminar with self-relaxation and self-confidence… Faith is not a power of positive mental attitude thing. The Prominence of Faith – Hebrews 11 Vs. 8 – By faith Abraham… went out not knowing where he was going… Vs. 11 – By faith even Sarah herself received the ability to conceive Vs. 17 – By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac Vs. 21 ­­– By faith Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph Vs. 24 – By faith Moses, … refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter Vs. 30 – By faith the walls of Jericho fell down Vs. 31 – By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish Vs. 32 - Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets And what more shall I say? For time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets, (33) who by fai

Immanuel - Sam Macdonald Christmas Eve Service - December 24th, 2024 What is the best thing about Christmas? Jesus’s Final Words on Earth to His Disciples Matthew 28:20 “Be sure of this: I am with you always.” God’s Promise to His People Throughout History Exodus 3:10 - 12 - Moses Judges 6:14 - 16 - Gideon Jeremiah 1:5 - 7 - Jeremiah God’s Christmas Presence Matthew 1:23 “…and they will call Him Immanuel (God With Us).” Fellowship with God in 1 John 1 Jesus is described as “Life Itself” and “Eternal Life” This chapter lays out what it means to have fellowship with God The Significance of Immanuel God has extended an eternal invitation to us through Jesus Christ God promises never to leave us God is with us What is the best thing about Christmas?

Unyime Akpan - December 22nd 2024 - Jesus Is Born in Bethlehem Why? Luke 2:11,15-20 - Angel Gabriel Introduces Jesus Greatness (Greatest Person, Greatest Work) Title to the Throne of David (Messiah) Who Were the Moabites and What Was Their Relationship to Jews (Israelite)? -Deuteronomy 23:3-4 Why Jesus Was Born In Bethlehem - God was pointing to His plan through lives of some Bethlehem citizens What Does the Name Bethlehem Mean? - House of Bread Bread Is an Essential Food in many cultures Jesus Solved Physical Hunger Problem by Multiplying Bread Multiplied 5 Loaves of Bread and Fed Jews -Matthew, Mark, Luke, John Multiplied 7 Loaves of Bread and Fed Gentiles - Matthew, Mark What happened after Jesus fed the people bread? John 6:25-34, 47-48 God Sent Manna to Sustain Israel in the Wilderness God Sent Jesus to Give Eternal Life to the Whole World (Jews and Gentiles) It Cost God Nothing to Give Manna to Israel But Costs Jesus His Life on the Cross to Give the Bread of Life to a World of Sinn

David Hansen - December 15, 2024 - The Trinity THE TRINITY IS IMPORTANT - an antidote or buttress against heresy. - in worship and prayer. - addressing “How Should We Then Live?”. - Bible tells us to love God with our being, our minds too (Deut 6:4-5, Matt 22:37). KNOWN (ACCEPTED) PARADOXES 1. Time for a photon at light speed. 2. Nature of light, wave or particle. 3. Quantum entanglement and reality not all being local FATHER Isaiah 42:5 Thus says God, the LORD, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people on it and spirit to those who walk in it: 6 “I am the LORD…. IN CREATION SON John 1:3 All things were made through Him, and without Him was not anything made that was made. SPIRIT Genesis 1 1In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the THE FATHER DESIGNER/ARCHITECT, SOURCE, E

The Five Words of Christmas - Clyde Raynard - December 8th, 2024 “And … the Word became flesh…” First Investigative Word – “Who?” John 1: 1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.  All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. Second Investigative Word – “What?” John 1:14 – “The Word became flesh” 1 Timothy 3:16 “ Without question, this is the great mystery of our faith: Philippians 2:5b-7 “ …Christ Jesus... Third Investigative Word – “Where?” Luke 2:4-5 “Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,  in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child.” Micah 5:2 “But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah (fruitful), The Fourth Investigative Word – “When?” Luke 2:1-2 “Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Au

John Wells - December 1, 2024 - The Cross 1. The Crowd Their Denial Their Doubt Their Dishonour Their Destruction 2. The Cries   Forgive Forsaken Finished 3. The Curse Sin and it’s Stain Sentence of the curse Satan’s power - broken 4. The Claims   Drawing all humanity Resurrection Eternal Life by believing Personal Crisis for you 1st Corinthians 1: 17-19 Acts 3:13-15 Luke 23

Living for God - John 1:19-28 - Nick Hansen - November 24th, 2024 Scripture Reading Joh 1:19 This is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent to him priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, "Who are you?" Joh 1:20 And he confessed and did not deny, but confessed, "I am not the Christ." Joh 1:21 They asked him, "What then? Are you Elijah?" And he said, "I am not." "Are you the Prophet?" And he answered, "No." Joh 1:22 Then they said to him, "Who are you, so that we may give an answer to those who sent us? What do you say about yourself?" Joh 1:23 He said, "I am A VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS, `MAKE STRAIGHT THE WAY OF THE LORD,' as Isaiah the prophet said." Joh 1:24 Now they had been sent from the Pharisees. Joh 1:25 They asked him, and said to him, "Why then are you baptizing, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?" Joh 1:26 John answered them saying, "I baptize in water, but among you stands One whom you do not know. Joh 1:27 "It is He who comes after me,

Judas Peter John - David Hansen - November 17th, 2024 Judas Iscariot (The one who betrayed Him.) John 13:2 And during supper, the devil having already put (what?) into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, to betray Him, Matthew 26:22 Being deeply grieved, they began saying to Him, each one “Surely it is not I, Lord?” (cf Mark 14:19, Luke 22:23, John 13:22) Luke 22 47 While He was still speaking, behold, a crowd came, and the one called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading the way for them; and he approached Jesus to kiss Him. 48 But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” Matthew 27 3 Then when Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that He had been condemned, he felt remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, 4 saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” But they said, “What is that to us? You shall see to it yourself!” 5 And he threw the pieces of silver into the temple sanctuary and left; and he went a

The Value of Knowing Christ - Mark Palmer - November 10th, 2024 Philippians 3: 7 - 10

Stephen March - FBH International Report - November 3rd, 2024 Luke 19 :1-11 Phil 2:9-11 Zach 14:9 Heb 9:11 John 13 -16 Matthew 16-27 Micah 6:8 1. Jesus is going away physically 2. Jesus will leave his servants to continue his work 3. The Citizen of land rejects Jesus 4. Jesus is coming again 5. There will be judgement - Rom 14 10-12, I Cor 3:11, Rev 20:11-17

David Macdonald - October 27th 2024 -Studies in Genesis Part 13: You Choose! Genesis 13 Genesis 1 – 11 : Events – 2000+ years of History Formation of Universe, Life & mankind – male & female (Ch. 1-2) Fall of mankind into sin & first promise of Deliverer (Ch. 3) Flood – judgment of sin –– entire Earth flooded (Ch. 7-8) Further rebellion – tower of Babel (Ch. 11) Formation of languages& cultures (Ch. 11) Genesis 12 – 50 : People – 300 years of History Formation of a nation – Israel Begins with Abram (Abraham) Name = אברם = exalted father Father of those who believe Revered by 3 major religions He is held as example in NT of justification by faith (Romans 4, Galatians 3, Hebrews 11) Called Friend of God (2 Chronicles 20, Isaiah 41, James 2) Abram’s Background: Descended from Shem (Noah’s son) Lived in Ur in Mesopotamia Called by God to leave Ur & family to go to… Destination unknown Brings father & nephew (Lot) – disobedience #1 Stayed in Haran – disobedience #2 Father dies – journey begins again Famine in th

John Wells - October 20th 2024 - Joshua’s Last Speech “Choose this day who you will serve, as for me and my house we will serve the LORD” Joshua 24:15 4 Principals for a Successful Life Mediate on the Word of God Read it / Hear it / Obey it - pray over it and let it take root in your heart No substitute for God’s word - it brings: conviction, conversion, conformity, cleaning   Why meditate on the scripture ? it produces growth, wisdom, fellowship, fruit bearing Make your decisions based on biblical principles/ store the WORD in your heart  Mortify Sin - cut it out / do not let sin reign in your mortal body   It’s in your nature (the FLESH) / it’s at the core of your being / The heart is deceitful Sin separates us from God / breaks communion / destroys spiritual desires Sin is the greatest life long battle you will have - it’s taken many good men down (David) Promise / Preparation / Prayer / Pain / Process Move in Step with God Abide in Him / hears his words / walk in fellowship with Jesus Christ  Wa

Stephen Michels - 4 questions we must answer - October 13th, 2024 Exodus 3 : 1 - 22 Exodus 4 : 1 - 17

Unyime Akpan - October 6, 2024 - Three ‘Good Cheers from Jesus Christ or Four What is the focus of the four ‘gospels’ –Matthew, Mark, Luke & John? Person, Life and Work of Jesus Christ Why Four ‘Gospels’ –Matthew, Mark, Luke & John? About What % of the New Testament is the Four ‘Gospels’? 45-47% What does ‘good cheer’ mean? A Shout of Encouragement, Praise, or Joy Good cheer is NKJV, KJV language Encouragement means to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope When was the last time someone said good cheer to you? What does ‘good cheer’ mean? A Shout of Encouragement, Praise, or Joy Good cheer is NKJV, KJV language Encouragement means to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope When was the last time someone said good cheer to you? A Paralytic Man Encounters Jesus Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26 A Sick Woman Encounters Jesus Matthew 9:20-22; Mark 5:25-34; Luke 8:42-48, Matthew 14 (NKJV), Mark 5:26, Philippians 4:6-8, Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:45-52; John 6:16-21, Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 13:3-6,8. John 16. J

Lordwin Jeyakumar - September 29th 2024 - How Do We Embrace the Gift of Patience While Trusting God's Perfect Timing? How do you express the word 'patience' in your native language? People tend to lose patience......... Healthcare System Immigration and Visa Processing        Public Transportation        Traffic and Road Construction Winter Weather and Driving Housing Market Government Services Job Search and Career Advancement Parenting Challenges Relationships and Marriages Caring for Elderly Parents or aging parents What is the meaning of 'patience'? * The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble * Suffering without getting angry or upset. * According to the Bible, patience is often described as the ability to endure suffering, trials, or waiting with faith and trust in God's timing. * It is seen as a fruit of the Spirit, reflecting a calm, steadfast reliance on God's will. Ephesians 4:2 (NLT): Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faul

John Wells - September 22nd 2024 - Do you believe in Jesus Christ ? Do you believe in Jesus Christ ? John 12:32 And I when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself. 38 so that the word spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: Lord, who has believed what he heard from us and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? Luke 22:37 37 I tell you that this scripture must be fulfilled in me, And he was numbered with transgressors ….For what is written about me has it’s fulfillment. Isaiah 53 - Have you believed the report God gave of His Son ? He was Human - a tender plant – no outward form of majesty He was Holy – heavens were open to announce Him – God’s Son He is Despised – hated , mocked, and blasphemed He Carried our Sorrows - the griefs, brokenness of all humanity He was violently put to death by crucifixion – His wounds , His blood He was the substitute for all of us – He took the punishment of our sins He was silent under condemnation – why ? He was numbered among the transgr

David Macdonald - September 15th 2024 - Studies in Genesis Part 11: The Call of Abram Genesis 12 Genesis 1 – 11 : Events – 2000+ years of History Formation of Universe & Life (Ch. 1-2) Formation of mankind – male & female (Ch. 1-2) Fall of mankind into sin & first promise of Deliverer (Ch. 3) First children & first murder (Ch.4) Ferocious reign of Sin/death (“and he died” “every imagination of the heart of man only evil continually”) Ch. 5-6 Flood – judgment of sin –– first mention of grace (Ch. 7-8) Fresh start – covenant with Noah (Ch. 9) Further rebellion – tower of Babel (Ch. 11) Formation of languages (Ch. 11) Genesis 12 – 50 : People – 300 years of History Formation of a nation Begins with Abram (Abraham) Name = אברם = exalted father Father of those who believe Revered by 3 major religions He is held as example in NT of justification by faith (Romans 4, Galatians 3, Hebrews 11) Called Friend of God (2 Chronicles 20, Isaiah 41, James 2) Genesis 11: 26 to 12: 9 Abram’s Testimony Descended from Shem

Clyde Raynard AXIOS Part 2 - September 8th, 2024, 2024 God … who has blessed us Ephesians Chapter 1 Ephesians 4:1 Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called. Walk…Worthy of (your) calling! It is a Heavenly Calling – Hebrews 3:1 “Therefore holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession…” “Heavenly” in – Origin – Nature, and – Destiny   It is a Holy Calling - 2 Timothy 1:9 “(God) who has saved us and called us with a holy calling…” God is holy / we are called to be holy as well.   It is a High Calling – Philippians 3:14 (KJV) “I press toward the mark for the prize of the High Calling of God in Christ Jesus.”   It is a Hopeful Calling – Ephesians 4:4 “…just as you were called in one hope of your calling;” “Looking for the Blessed Hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour, Christ Jesus…” Titus 3:13 Ephesians’ two parts: Our Motivation fo

Unyime Akpan - September 1st, 2024 Lessons from the Life of Banarbas - Part 2 What is the most important message from the Bible? 3 I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. 4 He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said. Acts 15:3-4 Romans 1:16-17 What is Jesus’ New Commandment? A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35 Biblical love is a decision to continually seek the highest good of others Love your neighbour as yourself was commanded in the OT  You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord. Leviticus 19:18 Barnabas –Son of Encouragement Real name Joseph was a believer in Jerusalem

Luke Dejager - August 25, 2024 - Christ Alone John 14; Col 3:14 Eph 5