Luke Harriman began a series of messages reviewing the 15 psalms that bear the title, "A Song of Ascents." After discussing a pattern that emerges in these psalms—in which the psalmist moves from distress, through dependence, to delight—Brother Luke traces this pattern through Psalms 120, 121, and 122.
Brother Carlton Jones brought this ministry on the Lord's Day challenging us to tap into the power of the new birth. He considered passages from Scripture that show the power of reading the Word, of prayer, of praise, of the name of Jesus, and of agreement among saints.
During his week-long visit to South Florida, Brother Carlton Jones brought a stirring message at our Thursday night meeting, encouraging us to echo the words of Saul of Tarsus to the resurrected Jesus of Nazareth: "Lord, what do you want me to do?" Considering the examples of several spiritual seekers in Scripture, Brother Carlton challenges us to not merely be hearers of the Word, but doers also.
Recently returned to us from Jamaica, Brother Laurel Smalling shared this message from Psalm 103, encouraging us to bless the Lord. Truly, there are many reasons we should bless His holy name—let us not forget His benefits!
During a visit from the Brooksville Assembly, Brother Viv John shared this message about the Lord's feeding of the 5000 in the Gospel of Mark. He spoke directly to the several children sitting in during the message, encouraging them and the rest of us to offer the Lord what little we have and watch expectantly as He multiplies our offering for his glory.
Brother Collin Beckford encouraged us from the story of Joshua and Psalm 27 to realize the courage we should have in the Lord. We can truly say, "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" (Ps 27:1). After this, Brother Luke Harriman spoke briefly from the story of Deborah about the role mothers have in literally en-couraging their children to trust in God and not be afraid.
Brother Jasper Barnett visited from Ft. Lauderdale and delivered this message on Psalm 23, bringing verses from throughout the Bible to support what is found in this well-known psalm of David.
Brother Robin Creavalle from the Orlando Assembly delivered this message from 2Corinthians 3 and 4, offering encouragement to us to "faint not" in our Christian walk.
Brother Luke Harriman shared this sermon on Thomas the Apostle, considering the three passages in John that reveal different aspects of his personality. The encounter with Jesus at the end of the book transforms this troubled disciple into a devoted follower of his Lord and God.
During a visit to Lake Worth, Brother Basem Azab shared this Resurrection Sunday message with us, which took us to the early morning scene at the tomb of the Lord Jesus. Considering the person of Mary Magdalene, Brother Basem encouraged us to take a fresh look at this woman who was so devoted to the Lord and learn from her example.
Our Lord's Day ministry this week comes from Gordon Bennett, visiting us from the assembly in Corunna, Michigan. Brother Gordon considers what the Lord's invitation to "come after him" in Luke 9 really means for us on a practical level.
Brother Gordon Bennett delivered this message from the book of Jude at the Thursday night meeting, encouraging us to keep ourselves in the love of God.
Brother Ken Huebner took us to seven places in Psalm 119 where the psalmist mentions affliction or being afflicted. In each one, we find encouragement to turn to God's Word in the midst of our struggles, and Brother Ken reminded us of the many reasons the people of God might face affliction -- even when we aren't committing some grievous sin.
Luke Harriman returned to the topic from a few weeks ago, considering what we learn from various celebrations of Passover about our worship in the breaking of the bread. Where the focus in the previous message was Hezekiah's Passover celebration, here Brother Luke looks at three more instances. We see in the Passover feasts of Josiah, the returned exiles in Ezra, and the Jewish leaders of Jesus's day how our worship can serve as an opportunity for consecration, celebration, and circumspection.
Brothers Collin Beckford and Ken Huebner shared the pulpit last Sunday with Brother Collin offering a modern-day parable of salvation in the picture of a bus to heaven driven by the Lord Himself. While many seem to prefer attempting to drive their own vehicles there, only He knows and is the Way. Brother Ken followed up with encouragement from Proverbs 24 to seek the wisdom of God as we walk the pilgrim journey of life.
Brother Viv John encourages us from the book of Romans to remain true to our faithful God, even in the midst of a failing world. When it seems like everything is falling apart around us, His love, mercy, and peace will keep us in the midst of the storm.
Luke Harriman gave a message on worship following the youth retreat in Leesburg last weekend. If we all know in our heart that worship is the highest calling in our lives, what are some of the barriers that might cause us to not fully enter into worship of the Father "in spirit and truth"? Brother Luke examines some such barriers in the account of Hezekiah's celebration of the Passover.
Brother Richard Ledgister looks at the lives of two men and considers the difference of being inside God's will for our lives and outside his will. He first looks at the prodigal son as an example of someone outside God's will and then turns to the example of Peter, following the command to cast out his net once more. While we can't necessarily look at our circumstances to determine whether we are walking according to God's will, we can find confirmation as we pray, read His Word, and walk in obedience to the truth we know.
Brother Laurel Smalling delivered this message yesterday, challenging us with several models we find in Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians. He showed us the model church, the model servant of the Lord, the model brother, and the model walk for the believer in light of the Lord's imminent coming.
Brother Colbert Martin offers this summary of the life of Mary of Bethany. As he traces her story through the gospels, Brother Colbert draws many practical lessons for us from her example.