Elder Tom examines 1 Peter 17-22. Peter instructs God’s children that even though they will endure persecution and difficulties of life, it is better to suffer for doing good, than for doing evil. Christ suffered for our sins and reconciled … Read More
Grace, mercy, and peace is a common introduction for the Apostle Paul, and he added mercy when addressing the ministry. Even the sound of these words are beautiful, what a greater way to introduce a letter than to desire these … Read More
Elder Chris expands on the strong bond between the Apostle Paul and Timothy. Paul addresses him as his own son and also his son in the faith. Elder Chris explains we have all the confidence we need to face the … Read More
In the Apostle Paul’s first epistle to Timothy we find instruction for ministers to guide and take care of the church of Jesus Christ. Paul trusted Timothy, had confidence in him, a strong bond, and charged Timothy with this weighty … Read More
While we memorialize those that gave their lives for our country, Elder Chris looks at memorials in the Bible. God told Moses that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob sent him and it would be a memorial to all … Read More
In Matthew 12, before Christ heals a man’s hand, he asks is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day? Since the Pharisees were so focused on the letter of the law rather than the spirit of the law, they … Read More
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
