Brother Laurel Smalling reflects on Psalms 135 and 136 and the imperative we have to “praise the Lord.” Truly, if all we did when we gathered was to praise the Lord, it would be a worthwhile activity.
Brother Collin Beckford shared these thoughts from 1 Timothy 1, reminding us that God is able to keep that which we have committed to Him until “that Day.” We can truly trust Him with all things!
Brother Jasper Barnett shared these thoughts on the importance of living in such a way that we can say with the apostle Paul, “I am crucified with Christ.”
Luke Harriman takes us to Psalm 36 this morning as we reflect on the importance of meditating on the attributes of God. This will enable us to live the life He has called us to live in this world—a life of mercy and justice.
Brother Collin Beckford reminds us of these beautiful promises from Romans 8.
Brother Luke Harriman shared a few thoughts on Psalm 19, as it speaks of the power and beauty of both the written Word and the living Word, Jesus Christ.
We were blessed to have our three young brothers, Daniel, Youseff, and Maurice, share about their time at the Southern Youth Retreat in North Carolina. And afterward, Brother Luke Harriman went over some of the great teaching we received that weekend.
Brother Colbert Martin shared these thoughts on the way the Lord Jesus triumphed over the ultimate enemy: death. Just as David took the sword of Goliath to kill Goliath, we know that “through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil" (Hebrews 2:14).
Brother Ken Huebner shared these four examples of a person finding salvation in Christ. In each case, we see the inability of a person to save themselves, but we also see the power and love of the Lord as He saves them.
As we continue to pray for those losing so much to the California wildfires, Brother Luke Harriman shares a few thoughts that we can learn from the fiery trials that often come into our lives.
Brother Colbert Martin shared this reflection on the sermon Peter preached in Acts 2, calling his hearers to submit to Christ, who has been raised from the dead and seated at the right hand of the Father in glory in honor.
Although the biblical character, Samson, has many faults, his birth reminds us in many ways of the birth of the Lord Jesus and of his herald, John the Baptist. As in the case of the Lord’s nativity, Samson’s birth features an angelic messenger, miraculous circumstances, and fear and trembling. Brother Luke Harriman uses this story to remind us to expect the unexpected this holiday season.
In his message of encouragement on this past Lord’s Day, Brother Kazi Chhetri shared the most wonderful news of his daughter’s decision to come to Christ for salvation. What a joy to know, as she herself reminds all of us, that “Jesus never fails!”
During our open Sunday School session, Brother Nevin Koshy shared this meditation on the four locations Elisha traveled with Elijah before receiving his prophetic mantel. Each location carries significance for us as we consider our own spiritual journey with the Lord.
During a visit to Lake Worth, Brother Howard Gordan from Jamaica shared this encouraging word on what it means for us to “see Jesus” in the context of our worship.
Brother Ken Huebner took us through the many places the “greatest commandment” is shared in the Bible, reminding us to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. May this be increasingly true of us!
Brother Kazi Chhetri reflects on the words to this beloved hymn, where we see the Lord gently calling all people who are weary and heavy laden to come to Him and find rest.
Brother Luke Harriman presented this brief meditation on the quotation of Psalm 8 in the letter to the Hebrews. “But we see Jesus.” What impact will it have on us as we see the true Son of Man crowned with glory and honor?
One of our hymns this morning asks, “And did the Holy and the Just / The Sovereign of the skies / Stoop down to man’s estate and dust / That guilty worms might rise?” Brother Luke Harriman shared these four times in the Gospel of John where the Lord Jesus stoops down in the dirt. Truly there is no depth to which He wouldn’t stoop to show His love for us!
During our open Sunday School this month, Brother Kazi Chhetri challenged us to think about whether we are keeping our spiritual batteries charged. This parable-like teaching had many practical applications for all of us, young and old alike.