Growing in Love and Discernment
by Pastor Jeff on September 3rd, 2024
9/3/2024"And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ."- Philippians 1:9-10 (NIV)Paul’s prayer for the believers in Philippi offers a powerful blueprint for spiritual growth: a love that is both abundant and discerning. In these verses, Paul empha...  Read More
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When Anxiety Overwhelms
by Pastor Jeff on September 2nd, 2024
9/2/2024“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” — Psalm 94:19 (NIV)Life can sometimes feel like a storm with waves of anxiety crashing against us. Uncertainties about the future, health concerns, financial struggles, or strained relationships can all conspire to overwhelm our hearts and minds. In these moments, we may feel paralyzed by fear, weighed down by worry, or b...  Read More
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The Living and Active Word of God
by Pastor Jeff on September 1st, 2024
9/1/2024"For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." - Hebrews 4:12 NIVWhen was the last time you truly felt the power of God's Word? Hebrews 4:12 reminds us that the Bible is not just a collection of ancient writings or historical records. It is,...  Read More
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Nothing is Impossible with God
by Pastor Jeff on August 31st, 2024
8/31/2024“For no word from God will ever fail.” — Luke 1:37 (NIV)Luke 1:37 stands as a resounding declaration of God’s unlimited power and unwavering faithfulness. These words were spoken by the angel Gabriel to Mary, a young woman from Nazareth, who had just received astonishing news: she would conceive a child by the Holy Spirit, and this child would be the Son of God. Mary, understandably perpl...  Read More
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The Word Became Flesh
by Pastor Jeff on August 30th, 2024
8/30/2024“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”— John 1:1 (NIV)John 1:1 is one of the most profound and foundational verses in all of Scripture. It takes us back to the very beginning of everything, long before creation, time, and the universe itself. This verse is the starting point of John's Gospel, but it also invites us to the starting point of eterni...  Read More
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Praise the Lord, All Day Long
by Pastor Jeff on August 29th, 2024
8/29/2024"From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised."- Psalm 113:3 (NIV)From the moment the sun rises to the time it sets, we are invited to a continuous act of worship. Psalm 113:3 calls us to praise God not just in specific moments or during Sunday services, but all day long, every day. It is a reminder that God's worthiness is not confined to p...  Read More
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An Open Invitation
by Pastor Jeff on August 28th, 2024
8/28/2024“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.”— *Revelation 3:20 (NIV)In this powerful verse, Jesus speaks directly to each of us with a personal invitation. Imagine the scene: He stands at the door of your heart, knocking gently but persistently, waiting for you to let Him in. This is not...  Read More
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Fulfilling the Law Through Love
by Pastor Jeff on August 27th, 2024
08/27/2024“For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”- Galatians 5:14 (NIV)In a world often divided by differences, this verse from Galatians offers a powerful reminder of the simplicity and depth of God’s call for us. Paul, in his letter to the Galatians, distills the entirety of God’s law into one essential command: “Love your neighbor as your...  Read More
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Imitating God
by Pastor Jeff on August 26th, 2024
8/26/2024"Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children."— Ephesians 5:1 (NIV)As children of God, we are called to imitate Him in all that we do. Just as a child looks up to their parent and seeks to emulate their behavior, we too should strive to live as God's beloved children.The Apostle Paul encourages us to imitate God. We are called to reflect His character in our daily lives, emb...  Read More
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Embracing the Name of Christ
by Pastor Jeff on August 25th, 2024
08/25/2024"However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name."- 1 Peter 4:16 (NIV)As Christians, we are not immune to suffering. In fact, Jesus himself told us that in this world we will face trials and tribulations. Yet, even in the midst of our suffering, we are called to remain steadfast in our faith and to continue to praise God.In our journey of ...  Read More
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Blessed Are the Persecuted
by Pastor Jeff on August 24th, 2024
8/24/2024"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."- Matthew 5:10 (NIV)In the world we live in, standing firm in your faith can sometimes come at a cost. Jesus knew this well, which is why He included this powerful beatitude in His Sermon on the Mount. The promise is clear: those who endure persecution for the sake of righteousness are ble...  Read More
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Embracing Hope Through Suffering
by Pastor Jeff on August 23rd, 2024
8/23/2024"Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us."—Romans 5:3-5 (NIV)The Christian life is not a promise of ease and comfort; instead, it often comes...  Read More
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