Elder Chris reminds us that while we experience the consequences of our sins through this journey on Earth, we will reach the promise land one day. Elder Chris proclaims that this life is fleeting and we dwell here temporarily with … Read More
Elder James examines the parable of the sheepfold. It’s about the work and person of Jesus Christ, but also about the salvation of God’s people. Elder James cautions to understand it, we must rightly divide that there are some parts … Read More
The word deacon is found for the first time in the New Testament in Philippians where the Apostle Paul addresses the church, bishop and deacons. Elder Chris explains the role of the deacon. While the pastor’s role is primarily serving … Read More
Elder Chris considers the role of the pastor in the church. God gave pastors and teachers, which are the same, for the perfecting of the saints, the work of the ministry, and the edifying of the body of Christ. He … Read More
Elder Chris preaches on the parable of the sower from Luke 8, but it might better be called the parable of the ground since it pertains to the ground that the seed falls on rather than the one doing the … Read More
Elder Chris turns to Zechariah where we find a great deal of imagery regarding the conquering power of Jesus Christ. Zechariah was shown a vision of a golden candlestick with seven lamps, and two olive trees to provide oil for … Read More
Elder Chris preaches on altars made for many other gods. In present day he points out the things we worship before unknown gods. But our altar is the Lord Jesus Christ himself. He encourages us to sacrifice our time, our … Read More
Elder Chris warns of the use of never and always. The wicked says because I’ll never be in adversary, I shall not be moved, but Nebuchadnezzar saw adversary. And David in his prosperity faced hardships. Elder Chris encourages us to … Read More
Elder Chris shares his thoughts recently of Heaven. Abraham looked forward to the coming of Jesus Christ and we look back where our salvation was secured. He points out Abraham was on a journey in a land that was not … Read More
Elder James turns to the account where Abraham was commanded to sacrifice his only promised son Issac. Abraham did as the Lord commanded and as he stretched forth his hand to slay his son, an angel stopped him. Elder James … Read More
Elder Chris continues his series on Christ’s miracles. He preaches on Christ raising Lazarus from the dead. Lazarus’s body had begun decomposing, proving he was indeed dead, and when raised he commanded he be loosed and let go. Elder Chris … Read More
Elder Chris turns to Hebrews and considers the subject of contentment towards the end of the letter. The Apostle Paul instructed that he could be content through God that strengthened him. We can be content with God’s provisions because he … Read More
Elder Chris pauses his series on the Miracles of Christ and looks at a miracle of a woman who dwelt in a great “Shunem” or quiet place and blesses Elisha in his journey. Later when her son died she went … Read More
The Lord showed where the priesthood belonged in the children of Israel. He had each tribe bring sticks to represent themselves, but the stick that Aaron brought came forth with buds, blossoms and almonds. Elder Philip considers how this stick … Read More
Elder Ronald concludes the 2022 February Meeting by turning to a passage of scripture in Isaiah 43 where the Lord speaks to Jacob who had been dead over one-thousand years. Elder Ronald encourages us to put our name in the … Read More
Elder John turns to Matthew where the prophecies of the coming kingdom were being fulfilled. John the Baptist was the forerunner of the Lord Jesus Christ and came on the scene to preach. John did not have the teachings of … Read More
Elder John expands on Elder Ronald’s sermon by pointing out that when Christ died and rose three days and three nights later, he said he would go away to prepare a place for us and would come again. Elder John … Read More
Elder Ronald begins by establishing that man has more failures than success and mans’ success is nothing compared to God’s success. In Isaiah we read where “He shall not fail nor be discouraged.” Elder Ronald proclaims that Christ went victorious … Read More
