Recognizing and Worshiping the Son of Man
by Pastor Jeff on January 8th, 2025
01/08/2025“Jesus said, ‘You have now seen him; in fact, he is the one speaking with you.’ Then the man said, ‘Lord, I believe,’ and he worshiped him.”- John 9:37-38 (NIV)The ninth chapter of John tells the powerful story of Jesus healing a man born blind. This miraculous event not only restores the man’s physical sight but also opens his spiritual eyes to the truth of who Jesus is. The culmination... Read More
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Sharing the Good News
by Pastor Jeff on January 7th, 2025
01/07/2025“Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.” – Acts 8:35 (NIV)In this short but powerful verse, we see the essence of evangelism beautifully displayed. Philip, led by the Holy Spirit, encounters the Ethiopian eunuch reading a passage from Isaiah. Instead of offering a generic message, Philip begins with the eunuch’s starting point, he sa... Read More
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Living in the Light
by Pastor Jeff on January 6th, 2025
01/06/2025“But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.”– John 3:21 (NIV)In this verse, Jesus speaks of a stark contrast between light and darkness—a recurring theme throughout the Gospel of John. Light represents truth, goodness, and God’s presence, while darkness symbolizes sin, deceit, and separat... Read More
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The Power of Forgiveness and Love
by Jeff Talarico on January 5th, 2025
01/05/2025“Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.”- Luke 7:47, NIVThis verse is part of a beautiful and deeply moving moment in the ministry of Jesus. A woman, known for her sinful life, enters a Pharisee’s home where Jesus is dining. With boldness and humility, she weeps at His feet, washes them with ... Read More
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The Power of Repentance and Baptism
by Pastor Jeff on January 4th, 2025
01/04/2025“Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’”— Acts 2:38 (NIV)Acts 2:38 stands as a cornerstone of Christian faith, summarizing the essence of the gospel message: repentance, baptism, forgiveness, and the promise of the Holy Spirit. These words were spoken by Pet... Read More
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Pleasing God, Not People
by Pastor Jeff on January 3rd, 2025
01/03/2025“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.”- Galatians 1:10 (NIV)In this verse, Paul confronts a critical question: Who are we living to please—God or people? It’s as if he draws a line in the sand, challenging both himself and his readers to consider who tr... Read More
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Be Transformed
by Pastor Jeff on January 2nd, 2025
01/02/2025“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” — Romans 12:2 (NIV)The Apostle Paul calls us to live counterculturally, to resist the powerful pull of the world’s patterns. The world seeks to shape us, often subtly, into its mold—pursuing mater... Read More
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Embracing the New Thing
by Pastor Jeff on January 1st, 2025
1/1/2025“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”-Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV)God’s invitation to “forget the former things” doesn’t mean we should erase our memories or dismiss the lessons we’ve learned. Instead, it’s a call to loosen our grip on the past ... Read More
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A New Creation in Christ
by Pastor Jeff on December 31st, 2024
12/31/2024“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” – 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)This verse captures the transformative power of the Gospel. When we surrender our lives to Jesus, we are not simply improved versions of ourselves—we are made new. The old self, marked by sin, shame, and separation from God, is replaced by a life infused with His S... Read More
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Abiding in the Vine
by Pastor Jeff on December 30th, 2024
12/30/2024“Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”- John 15:4-5 (NIV)These words from Jesus, spoken to His disciples on the eve of His crucifixion, provi... Read More
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Set Your Heart on Things Above
by Pastor Jeff on December 29th, 2024
12/29/2024“Since then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.”– Colossians 3:1 (NIV)When we accept Christ as our Savior, we undergo a spiritual resurrection. Our old self, tied to sin and worldly desires, is replaced with a new identity in Christ. Colossians 3:1 calls us to live in alignment with this new reality by shift... Read More
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Approved Workmen
by Pastor Jeff on December 28th, 2024
12/28/2024“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.”– 2 Timothy 2:15 (NIV)Paul’s charge in 2 Timothy 2:15 reminds us that living a life approved by God requires intentional effort. The phrase “do your best” underscores the importance of commitment and perseverance in our faith journey. It’s not ab... Read More
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Embracing the New ThingBe TransformedPleasing God, Not PeopleThe Power of Repentance and BaptismThe Power of Forgiveness and LoveLiving in the LightSharing the Good NewsRecognizing and Worshiping the Son of ManStand Firm, Unmovable, AboundingThe Power of TogethernessResting in God’s RhythmThe Greatness of GodHeld by His HandLoving Beyond LimitsSowing RighteousnessThe Danger of Self-RelianceHeld by His HandProclaiming His Glory to AllHonoring One Another In LoveHidden Treasure
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January
In The Beginning: A Great Place to Start.Do you see what I see?Hide and SeekSurrendering to God's GuidanceThe Benefits of Renewing Our MindA Light that Never CeasesAre You In Church?God Makes All Things NewThe Value of Each OtherRenewed Day by DayDelight in the Presence of the LordNever AloneGod: Our Refuge and StrengthPursuing Peace and Shunning EvilRejoicing in God's PromisesSeeking and FindingThe Faithfulness of God: Our Source of EncouragementA Heart of AbundanceSowing Righteousness, Reaping God's LoveThe Power of God at WorkPray. Pause. Patience.It’s Time to Go to WorkOur Father in HeavenThe Power of Prayer and Confidence in GodFinding Peace Through PrayerMay You Have Ears That HearThe Holy Spirit: Our Source of Strength and HopeThe Persistent Pursuit of FaithThe Story of GraceWe Know Not The HourGreed Be Gone
February
United in ChristThe Seeking ShepherdDo You Hear Me?Turn It OnMy Help Comes From The LordThe Patient Love of GodHe Never Forgets The GoodThe Overwhelming Mercy of GodUnity in the Body of ChristForgiveness - A Reflection of God's LoveHoliness through PeaceDevotion and HonorLove Your EnemiesThe Great Exchange of GraceWalking in LoveWe Must Die to LiveThe Most Famous VerseThe Ultimate SacrificeThe Lamb of GodReflecting God's HeartHome SickChosen and CalledEmbracing Our Identity as Children of GodEmbracing Our Identity in ChristHe Is All We NeedTrusting GodBuilding Yourself Up in FaithBeing A Radiant Witnesses in God's KingdomYou Cannot Be Healed of The Things That You Hide
March
Embracing Divine ForgivenessThe Power of ForgivenessFinding Peace Through FaithGlorifying God's NameKeeping Our Focus on JesusEvery Good Gift Comes from AboveWorshiping the CreatorFinding Strength in God's PromisesThe Nearness of GodCreated for Good WorksGo and Preach the GospelThe Power of the GospelThe Way, the Truth, and the LifeThe Secret of True GenerosityGuided By The LightFollowing the Servant KingHe Was Fully ManFully ForgivenPraise and Worship AlwaysHoly is His Name