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.
Preaching from Psalm 136, Brother Collin encouraged us to remember this abiding truth: the Lord’s mercy endures forever, through every circumstance.
Brother Ken Huebner shared these thoughts on King Saul’s incident with the Amalekites, where Samuel tells him that obedience is better than any sacrifice.
During a visit to South Florida, Brother Ashton Bristol shared this encouraging word, taking us throughout scriptural history and revealing the desire at the heart of every person to “enter the temple”—to have intimate access to the God of the universe. Thanks be to God, through the work of the Lord Jesus, the veil has been rent!
Brother Luke Harriman asks the question this morning, “Are you full?” When we fill our hearts and minds with the Lord Jesus, all else begins to fall into place.
During our most recent open Sunday School, Brother Ken and Sister Carolyn Huebner shared several songs with us that were drawn from biblical stories, drawing out lessons from each that are practical and inspiring.
Brother Norris Clarke concludes his thoughts on Jeremiah’s experience with the Lord at the potter’s house, reflecting on the significance of the wheel and the clay.
Brother Howard Gordon presented a wide range of scriptures concerning the Lamb of God and His glorious work, moving from God’s counsels in eternity past all the way to the blessed consummation of His purposes in the eternal state of the Day of God.
During a visit to South Florida, Brother Howard Gordon was gracious enough to take the opportunity (on short notice :) to speak to our open Sunday School regarding what Scripture says about our purpose.
During a visit to South Florida, Brother Howard Gordon shared these reflections on some of the names given to the Lord Jesus in the Scriptures. To love His name is to love His matchless character.
Brother Norris Clarke took us to Jeremiah 18 and the lessons from the Potter’s house. How good to know that we are in the Potter’s hands and that He will shape us as He sees fit.
Brother Ken Huebner shared these thoughts from the second section of Psalm 119, verses 9 through 16, on the many blessings that come to us when we take heed to the Word of God.