Whose Approval Do You Seek?
by Pastor Jeff on October 29th, 2024
10/29/2024“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 today’s verse, Paul brings us face-to-face with a question that’s both timeless and deeply personal: Are we living for the applause of others, or the approval of God? Paul’s message is clear...  Read More
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Trusting God with Tomorrow
by Pastor Jeff on October 28th, 2024
10/28/2024“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” - Matthew 6:34 (NIV)In this verse, Jesus encourages us to focus on the present rather than getting caught up in the anxieties of tomorrow. He acknowledges that each day has its own challenges and encourages us to trust that He’ll provide for us, moment by moment. Worryin...  Read More
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Confident of Completion
by Pastor Jeff on October 27th, 2024
10/27/2024“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”— Philippians 1:6 NIVThis verse reassures us that God is invested in every detail of our lives. Paul encourages us to have confidence that God, who initiated a transformative work within us, will remain faithful to complete it. This isn’t about human efforts but ab...  Read More
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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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