As we gradually come to the end of Christmas in July, based upon Ephesians 2:8-18, Rev. Ruth Blum reminds us of the greatest gift we have ever been given; God’s greatest gift which is His love and grace (unmerited favor). This is a free gift that is not earned by works. We are reminded that…
Rev. Lois Hedden shares Luke 2;14, Peace on Earth, good will toward men. In her presentation she refers to a popular Christmas carol. “ I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” which is based on the 1863 poem “Christmas Bells” by American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, written following multiple tragedies in his life. The song…
Matthew 1:18-25 In the spirit of Christmas in July message, Rev. Gary Kennedy introduces us to Joseph, Mary’s betrothed. In his stories he shared a very touching and compelling story about God’s love for us. See John 14:1-4 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God[a]; believe also in me. 2 My…
The Church is where God is. The church is a place where we can worship God and present ourselves to Him as He ministers to us. For God the Church is always open, no matter the weather, no matter the busyness of life. We are to keep Christ first in our lives. Honoring God matters.…
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 The verb “love” has many uses and definitions. Love is patient and kind. Love does not envy, is not proud. Love does not act unseemly. Love is not selfish. Love is not easily provoked. Love does not revel in sin. Love does not gossip. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes…
Because of his background of persecution of the church, Paul was challenged when he was led by the Holy Spirit to chastise the church for allowing many outside influences to tarnish their ministry. They demanded to know what his credentials were to give him the right to call them out. His reply was based upon…
On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. And everyone…