Elder Chris Crouse – The Shimei’s Of This World
At a time when David’s sons and his nation had turned against him, Shimei targeted David during one of his lowest moments. He misled David into believing that Mephibosheth had…
Elder Chris Crouse – For He Shall Save His People From Their Sins
An angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and told him that Mary would bring forth a son. When the Lord makes a promise, He is both able and willing…
Elder Chris Crouse – Serve the Lord With Our Whole Heart
As the land of Israel was divided, many battles lay ahead. Yet, the Lord granted them victory after victory, just as He had promised. Caleb, from the tribe of Judah,…
Elder Chris Crouse – The Doctrine of Election
Peter begins his first epistle by addressing the elect, chosen according to God’s foreknowledge. Elder Chris emphasizes that our eternal salvation rests in God’s hands, not our own, as we…
Elder Chris Crouse – Our Fallen Condition
The Apostle Paul affirms our third article of faith: that our first father, Adam, plunged humanity into sin and we are unable to recover on our own. We sin because…
Elder Chris Crouse – A Life of Great Faith
God sent Elijah the Tishbite to the brook Cherith, where he learned to depend on Him, receiving food and water by providence. When the brook dried up, God directed Elijah…
Elder Chris Crouse – A Weighty Death
David writes a psalm of triumph even in the grip of death. Though he experienced deliverance, he understood that death was inevitable. He declares, “Precious in the sight of the…
Elder Chris Crouse – Lead Me To The Rock That is Higher Than I
Elder Chris reminds us that we will all face times of feeling overwhelmed. In Psalm 61, David begins with the plea, “Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.”…
Elder Chris Crouse – The Trinity
Understanding how the Father, Son, and Spirit are three yet one is challenging. Elder Chris turns to Scripture, not earthly analogies, to explain the Trinity. God, who is one, true,…
Elder Chris Crouse – My Servant
The Pharisees conspired against Jesus, but He withdrew from them because His time had not yet come. The people then followed Him, and He healed them all, instructing them not…
Elder Chris Crouse – Jesus’s View of God’s Word
In the New Testament, we see that Jesus confirmed, supported, and reinforced the word of God—never questioning it. He referred to scriptures such as Moses’s account of creation, the account…
Elder Chris Crouse – The Inspired And Preserved Word of God
Elder Chris revisits the church’s Articles of Faith, emphasizing that all scripture is inspired by God. He explains that scripture is useful for teaching, understanding what pleases God, and guiding…