Our Sunday Messages

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

David Macdonald - August 18th 2024 -Studies in Genesis Part 10: The Beginning of Nations & Language The Table of Nations Book of Beginnings Sons of Japheth Sons of Ham Sons of Shem Tower of Babel What about Races? Genesis 10:1-32 The Tower of Babel Genesis 11:1-4 Now the whole earth had one language and the same words. (2) And as people migrated from the east, they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there. (3) And they said to one another, "Come, let us make bricks, and burn them thoroughly." And they had brick for stone, and bitumen for mortar. (4) Then they said, "Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be dispersed over the face of the whole earth.“ ~2250 BC – about 100years after the Flood About 1000 to 10,000 people at this point One language. Plan against God.  God sent them out – but they gathered together to build a city, Shinar (Iraq) Build a tower going up to heaven. They build a city by m

John Wells - August 11th 2024 - Move in Step with God Move in Step with God The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his STEPS Proverbs 16:9 4 Principals for a Successful Life 1. 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 2. 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 3. Move in Step with God • Abide in Him / hears his words / walk in fellowship w

Warren Schacher - August 4, 2024 - The image of God! Colossians 1:15-20 (NKJV) He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. Colossians 1:17 NASB translates it this way: He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.  Hebrews 1:3 (NKJV) who being the brightness of [His] glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, Colossians 3:16 (NKJV) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. John 3:16, Rom 1:22; Gen9:6;

Unyime Akpan - July 28, 2024 Lessons from the life of Barnabas Matthew 1, Luke 23 Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith. Acts 11:24 (NLT), John 13:34-35 Important Places in Barnabas’ Ministry Church in Jerusalem The first church with at least 5000 people Jews and Proselytes church Barnabas began his ministry in the church in Jerusalem Acts 4 Home church of the Apostles –Peter, James, John, others Barnabas was not a deacon or an elder –he was a servant Church in Antioch of Syrian Gentile church, maybe some Jews Barnabas was sent and stationed here Acts 11 going forward Center of believers’ activities after Acts 11 Home Church of Barnabas and Paul Become a Believer, then Acts 4 Be a Generous Giver Acts 4 Be an Encourager Acts 7, 8, 9 Be a Servant Acts 11 Be an Encourager Acts 11 Be an Encourager Acts 11 Be an Encourager Acts 12 Be a Servant Acts 13/14 Be a Servant, Giver, Encourager Acts 15 Acts 4:4, Acts 4:32-37, Acts 7:58-60, Acts 8:1

David Macdonald - July 21st 2024 -Studies in Genesis Part 9: The New World Genesis 9 The Great Flood Ends – Life Begins Again The Invitation – LTO The Deluge But God – Remembered Noah Climate Change 101 Ark Rested Leaving the Ark Sending of Noah - Genesis 9:1-4 Life is to be Perpetuated – fill the Earth – 1804 – 1Billion  1975 – 4 Billion  2024 – 8.1 Billion Life is to be Prolonged – dominion over animals (management)/animals + plants for food Do not eat Blood (Mark 7:15, Acts 10:9-16, Acts 15) Blood is the life sources of the animal (Lev17:11-12; Heb 9:22) Not a health concern only, but a spiritual concern – life/price of atonement (Leviticus) Life is sacred. Genesis 9:5-6 Life is to be Protected – death penalty & government established If you murder you will be killed This command is the basis for human government NT supports (Paul before Agrippa Acts 26) Romans 12:17-18, 2 Cor 13:1 Romans 13:1-7 Life is to be a Partnership with God – Covenant established Conditional covenant – e.g. – employee

Henry Ogbuchi July 14th 2024 - The Samaritans Question 1: In John 4, Jesus Ministered to a Variety of people, name them? Answers:  The sinful Samaritan woman.  The many Samaritans who trusted in Him  His Own Disciples.  A nobleman and his household. Question 2: What did they have in common? Answer:  Faith in Jesus Christ. The Word – John 4:1-42 Mixed race – partly Jew and partly Gentile.  That grew out of the Assyrians captivity of the ten northern tribes in 727 BC.  Rejected by the Jews because they could not prove their genealogy.  Established their Alternate center for worship on Mount Gerizim (parallel to Jerusalem temple).  Believed the Jews were demonically possessed – Even accused Jesus to be a Samaritan (John 8:48).  Orthodox Jews avoided Samaria because there was a longstanding, deep seated hatred between them and the Samaritans. John 8:48 John 8:48 — King James Version (KJV 1900)m John 8:48 — New Living Translation (NLT) Four Stages of Experience Stage 1: He is “a Jew” (vs 7-10).  It

Clyde Raynard July 7th 2024 - AXIOS WORTHY Part 1 - Ephesians 1:1-2 & 4:1 Mystery – Gk. Musterion – that which is known to the mustes (the initiated) “In the N.T. it denotes, not the mysterious (as with the English word), but that which, being outside the range of unassisted natural apprehension, can be made known only by divine revelation, and is made known in a manner and at a time appointed by God, and to those only who are illumined by His Spirit. In the ordinary sense a “mystery” implies knowledge withheld, its Scriptural significance is TRUTH REVEALED…” Colossians 1:26 “…that is, the mystery which has been hidden from the past ages and generations, but has now been manifested to His saints,” Ephesians 1:1-2 1. Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are at ______ and who are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 4:1 “Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a man

Gerald St. Laurent - June 30th 2024 - Smooth stone in the end of the victory 1 Samuel 17:1-40; 1 Peter 2:4-5; 2nd Sam 21:15-22 Romans 16:20; Joshua 10:22-25; Eph 2:10; Eph 5:6 John 15:16; 2nd Timothy; Heb 5:14. Psalm 2:3. John 12.

John Wells - June 23rd 2024 - Lessons from the life of a Spiritual Warrior be strong and very courageous - be careful to do all that is written in the book of the law – then you will have good success ” Josh 1:7 Scripture reading 1. Joshua 1: 7-9 then you will have good success 2. Joshua 1: 11 prepare 3. Joshua 3:3 when you see the ark of the covenant move – follow it 4. Joshua 3:5 Sanctify yourselves – I will begin to magnify you 5. Joshua 5:2-3 & v 9-10 – make sharp knives – cutting off the flesh 6. Joshua 6:17 & 21 the city was devoted to destruction 7. Joshua 11:11 – utterly destroyed them not sparing anyone that breathed 8. Joshua 24: 15 - Choose who you will serve 4 Principals for a Successful Life 1. 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 b

Unyime Akpan - June 16th 2024 - Lessons from two fathers final - June 16th, 2024 Three Essential Roles of Fathers 1. Provider: Working at jobs that are not necessarily ideal 2. Maintainer: Striving to maintain the landmark of the Bible against the lies from the world 3. Instructor Instructing the children about Jesus Christ, the savior of the world Luke 1: Question: Name fathers in the Bible whose children died, but were raised back to life? The husband of the wealthy woman in Shunem OT: 2 Kings 4 Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue NT: Luke 8 Lessons from the two fathers Bow at Jesus’ feet Pray to Jesus for your children (family) Love your wife Listen carefully to your wife Give attention and time to your children Recognize procrastination as an enemy 1 King 4;Luke 1; Luke 8;Luke 1:17;2 Kings 4:9-10;Colossians 3:19 Lessons from the two fathers: 1. Love Your Wife 2. Operate as a team The unnamed old testament husband/father seem to have a good handle on this  And she said to her husband, “Behold now, I know t

Nick Hansen - June 9th, 2024 - The Only Begotten God Main Scripture Joh 1:14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. Joh 1:15 John testified about Him and cried out, saying, "This was He of whom I said, `He who comes after me has a higher rank than I, for He existed before me.'" Joh 1:16 For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace. Joh 1:17 For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. Joh 1:18 No one has seen God at any time; the only begotten God who is in the bosom of the Father, He has explained Him. Father Provides for Gives wisdom Gives direction cherishes Builds up Disciplines protects Son Relies on Learns from Obedient to Admires / respects Echoes / imitates Grows independent trusts Observations The word “Father” occurs twice in this chapter, v14 and v18. The word “Son” occurs for the first time in verse 18. Th

David Hansen - June 2nd, 2024 - Jesus Christ of Nazareth as Rabbi “… and wisdom is vindicated by all her children.” Luke 7:35 Matthew 12:42 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation and shall condemn it, for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, a greater than Prov. 24:3 By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established (founded)… Matt. 7:26 … and everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand… Three Parables: 1. Men in Debt (Luke 7) 2. Men in Prayer (Luke 18) 3. Men at Work (Matt 20) 1. Men in Debt (LUKE 7 : 36 - 50) Both insolvent 2. Men in Prayer. A Pharisee and a Tax Collector. LUKE 18 : 9 - 14

Lordwin Jeyakumar - May 26, 2024 From Seed to Harvest: Growing in God's Kingdom - Mark 4: 1- 20 What is a parable? A parable is a simple story, using concrete imagery, to make a single point. In the case of Jesus’ parables … a single point about the nature of the Kingdom of God. Jesus used parables to reveal spiritual truths in a practical way a parable is a story about earthly things that reveals a heavenly message. Who is the Sower? What does the seed represent in the parable of the sower? What does the soil represent in the parable of the sower? How many types of soil are described in the "Parable of the Sower"? What does the field represent? Who does the bird represent in the parable of the sower? Who is the Sower? What does the seed represent in the parable of the What does the soil represent in the parable of the sower? How many types of soil are described in the "Parable of the Sower"? What does the field represent? Who does the bird represent in the parable of the sower? Three Components Sow

Tolu Ogunrinde - May 19, 2024 - as “temporary residents (1Peter 1v17 (NLT) 1Peter 1-25; Highlights He reminded them that - As a result of their obedience to God, they have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ and it is by his great Mercy that they have been born again because God raised Jesus Christ from dead. – v 1-3 1Peter 1 v 17 Who is a Temporary Resident? A foreign national granted the right to stay in a country for a certain length of time (e.g., with a visa or residency permit), without full citizenship. This may be for study, business or other reasons. – Wikipedia Believers as “temporary residents” – what does this mean? This mean we are not home yet. i.e., this world is not our home. This mean we are in this world for a moment .i.e. we are time bound This mean we must prioritize our time here on earth This mean we cannot conform to the pattern of this world John 14 v 1-3, John 15 v 19; 1 Peter 1 v 23, James 4 v 13-14, Eccl 3 v 1-2; John 14 v 1-4; John 15 v 18-19; 1Peter 1v23-25; James 4:13-1

David Hansen - May 12, 2024 - The Wisdom of Proverbs Matthew 12:42 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation and shall condemn it, for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, a greater than Solomon is here. James 1:5 Why did the Queen of Sheba seek out Solomon? Proverbs 1:3; To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity Lesson 1: Proverbs 1:7;II Kings 10; The Wise Man Proverbs 3;Proverbs 15:2;Proverbs 3:35 The Wise Woman Proverbs 31 What about that next life ? The Gospel According to Solomon; Proverbs 28:13; Proverbs 18:10 The Perfect King (The Coming King);Proverbs 20:8; Proverbs 23 10

John Wells - May 5th, 2024 - Lessons in the Life of Joshua - Critical Value and the Ultimate Priority of the WORD of God Critical Value and the Ultimate Priority of the WORD of God “This book of the LAW shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall MEDITATE on it day and night. For then you will make your way prosperous and then you will have good success.” Joshua 1:8 4 Lessons God taught Joshua in his Life Mediate on the law of God Mortify sin Move in Step with God Serve God and him only Meditate on the Word of God Why is the word of God so critical today ? Meditate – read it slowly, carefully, prayerfully – let it take root The WORD is Incorruptible / Indestructible / Infallible / Eternal The WORD is light, life, food, It’s living, it’s a mirror, it’s a sword Psalm 119: v9, 18, 105 Psalm 1:1-4 Isaiah 55:v 8 / Isaiah 66:2 Matt 7:24 / Matt 24:35 John 1:1 v 4 & 5 / John 6:63 I Tim 4:12 / 2 Tim 3:13 James 1:22-25

Israel and The Church - Promises and Prophecies! Promises and Prophecies! The 3C’s! Jeremiah 29:11 (NASB95) ‘For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:10-13 (NASB95) 10 “ Zechariah 12:3 And it shall happen in that day that I will make Jerusalem a very heavy stone for all peoples; all who would heave it away will surely be cut in pieces, though all nations of the earth are gathered against it. Psalm 83:4; Romans 11:23-26 (NKJV) 23; Romans 11:1-2 (NKJV) Ezekiel 36:24-28 (NKJV) 24 “; Zechariah 12:10 (NKJV); Revelation 1:7; Ephesians 2:11-22 (NLT) 11

Unyime Akpan - April 21, 2024 Lessons from a Dinner Table - Forgiveness and Salvation -The Pathway to True Greatness - Luke 7:36-50 Great miracle, physical healing of a centurion servant Luke 7:1-10 Greater miracle, physical resurrection of a widow's son Luke 7:11-17 John the Baptist the greatest person that ever lived Luke 7:18-33 Greatest miracle, salvation of a sinful woman Luke 7:36-50 Luke 7:28; 33-34 John 3:3.16 Based on Luke’s Gospel how many dinner ‘invitations’ did Jesus have and with whom? 3 Times in Pharisees’ homes (Luke 7, 11, 14) Teaching Moments Matthew’s home (Luke 5) Teaching Moment Mary & Martha’s home (Luke 10) Teaching Moment Last Supper in the Upper room (Luke 22) Teaching Moment Peter’s house with mother-in-law home (Luke 4) Invitation to Dinner One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee's house and reclined at table.  Luke 7:36 Who was Simon? Why did he invite Jesus to dinner? Everyone Sins –Face It! Sin wears many faces With whom do

David Hansen - April 14, 2024 Three Women of Resolve 1. Rahab and a Scarlet Cord (Joshua 2). 2. Jael and a Spike (Judges 4 & 5). 3. Queen of Sheba and her Chariots (II Kings 10). II Corinthians 10 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds 5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. 1. Rahab and a Scarlet Cord (Joshua 2). Joshua 2 1 to 23 2. Jael and a Spike (Judges 4 & 5). Judges 5 24 to 27 3. Queen of Sheba and her Chariots (II Kings 10). Proverbs 18:15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. (KJV) The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. (NASB) Ecclesiastes 3:11 He hath made everything beautiful in his time. Also, He hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that G