Strengthened in the Inner Being
by Pastor Jeff on October 26th, 2024
10/26/2024“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being.”— Ephesians 3:16 (NIV)Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:16 highlights the divine source of our inner strength. Often, we focus on external sources for strength, like support from friends, financial security, or career achievements. But Paul prays that God will strengthen believers ... Read More
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He Made Us Wonderful
by Pastor Jeff on October 25th, 2024
10/25/2024“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”– Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV)Psalm 139 is a beautiful reminder of God’s intimate involvement in each of our lives. When David says, “You created my inmost being,” he acknowledges that God’s work in him began long ... Read More
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A Confession of Faith
by Pastor Jeff on October 24th, 2024
10/24/2024“If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God.” – 1 John 4:15 (NIV)In this verse, the apostle John lays out a profound truth that brings great comfort: if we confess Jesus as the Son of God, we enter into an intimate relationship with God, one where He abides in us, and we abide in Him. This confession is more than just an intellectual belief; it... Read More
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Hope, Patience, and Prayer
by Pastor Jeff on October 23rd, 2024
10/23/2024“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”- Romans 12:12 (NIV)In his letter to the Romans, the apostle Paul, presents a simple yet heartfelt call to live out our faith. This short verse carries three powerful imperatives: hope, patience, and prayer. Each speaks to a vital area of Christian living, especially in times of hardship.Be joyful in hopeHope, as believers, i... Read More
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Trusting in God’s Deliverance
by Pastor Jeff on October 22nd, 2024
10/22/2024But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.—Psalm 59:16 (NIV)In Psalm 59, David finds himself in a desperate situation, surrounded by enemies seeking to take his life. Yet instead of succumbing to fear or despair, he makes a powerful declaration: he will sing of God’s strength and love in the morning. ... Read More
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Blessing Those Who Hurt Us
by Pastor Jeff on October 21st, 2024
10/21/2024“Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.”— Luke 6:28 (NIV)One of the hardest commands Jesus gives us is found in Luke 6:28. It goes against our natural instincts to bless those who hurt us and pray for those who mistreat us. Our human nature tends to lean toward retaliation or resentment when wronged. Yet, Jesus calls us to something higher — a response rooted in grac... Read More
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Healing Through Christ
by Pastor Jeff on October 20th, 2024
10/20/2024“He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”- 1 Peter 2:24 (NIV)As we read today’s verse, we are reminded of the immense price Christ paid for our freedom. Peter’s words bring into focus the core of the gospel—the redemptive work of Jesus on the cross. In just a few words, Peter capture... Read More
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Living by Faith and Righteousness
by Pastor Jeff on October 19th, 2024
10/19/2024“For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous will live by faith.’” - Romans 1:17 (NIV)In Romans 1:17, Paul highlights an incredible truth: God’s righteousness is revealed through the gospel, and this righteousness is accessed and lived out by faith. This scripture reminds us that righteo... Read More
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A Deep Hunger for Righteousness
by Pastor Jeff on October 18th, 2024
10/18/2024“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”— Matthew 5:6 (NIV)What does it mean to hunger and thirst for righteousness? Jesus speaks of a deep, intense longing, not just a casual interest. Hunger and thirst are primal needs, we cannot survive without food and water. In the same way, a desire for righteousness should be central to our spiritual li... Read More
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Trusting God with Your Finances
by Pastor Jeff on October 17th, 2024
10/17/2024“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.”- Malachi 3:10 (NIV)Malachi 3:10 is one of the few places in Scripture where God explicitly invites us to “test” Him. This verse sp... Read More
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Living Out What We’ve Learned
by Pastor Jeff on October 16th, 2024
10/16/2024“Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”- Philippians 4:9 (NIV)In this verse, Paul urges the Philippian believers not just to absorb spiritual truths, but to actively live them out. He provides a clear formula: observe, learn, and then practice. When we put into action the teachings we receive, th... Read More
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Close to the Brokenhearted
by Pastor Jeff on October 15th, 2024
10/15/2024“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”- Psalms 34:18 (NIV)Have you ever experienced a moment when your heart felt like it was shattered into a million pieces? Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, the end of a cherished relationship, or a deep disappointment that shook you to your core, the pain can feel unbearable. During these moments, it’s ... Read More
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