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Three Faithful Examples

During his visit to South Florida, Brother Ruel Clarke shared this message of encouragement with the assembly, highlighting examples of a faithful man, a faithful woman, and a faithful young person, each one inspiring us to keep our eyes fixed on the Lord in the midst of the challenges we face.

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My Soul Thirsts for God

Brother Luke Harriman read from Psalm 42, considering its relevance for the Lord Jesus’s experiences in His incarnation—particularly, His sufferings on the cross, where He cried out, “I thirst.”

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Costly Worship

Brother Colbert Martin shared an encouragement toward costly worship as we considered the example of Mary of Bethany.

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For We Have Come to Worship Him

Luke Harriman shared these few thoughts on the prophecy from Micah 5 that revealed to the wise men where the Lord Jesus was born. Their approach to the Scriptures is one that we should imitate: they saw it as a map to the true destination, which is the Lord Himself.

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Where Is He Who Was Born?

Brother Collin Beckford shared this brief meditation from Matthew 2 after our breaking of bread meeting, encouraging us to approach the Lord in an attitude of worship this holiday season.

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Behold!

Brother Laurel Smalling shared three “Behold” statements with us, from Isaiah and 1 John, encouraging us to pay attention to what the Lord is calling us to, to stop and take notice.

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The Kernel of Wheat

Luke Harriman shared this brief encouragement to follow the Lord’s instruction and example in John 12, as He laid down His life for others. We have opportunities each day to consider others above ourselves.

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The Divine Pruning Knife

Brother Norris Clarke shared a message from John 15 this Lord’s Day, reflecting on the effect that suffering can have in the life of the believer. The pruning can be painful and troubling, but God can use even the most difficult experiences to bring life and nourishment to ourselves and those around us.

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Let Not Mercy and Truth Forsake You

Using verses from Proverbs 3 and John 1, Brother Luke Harriman encourages us to to strive to experience the grace and truth that have come to us in the Lord Jesus. As we do, we will be transformed into His likeness.

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Eat the Word

Returning from the Vacation Bible Camp in Pine Valley, California, where the theme of the week was “The Word of God,” Luke Harriman shared a reflection on three of the Lord’s prophets who “ate” the Word: Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and John the Revelator. We can learn a lot by considering their response to the meal of the Lord’s Word.

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Don't Worry!

Brother Collin shared this encouraging message from the Lord Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and Psalm 37, challenging us not to worry about our future. The Lord truly is worthy of our trust.

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Dealing With Anxiety

In this talk for our monthly Open Sunday School session, Luke Harriman presents the story of Elijah in the cave of Horeb as an example of how the believer can approach difficult mental health struggles like anxiety or depression.

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Contradictions of Sinners Against the Lord

During a visit to South Florida, Brother Glen Smalling shared this message considering the contradictions of sinners against the Lord Jesus, as mentioned in Hebrews 12. Truly, He bore all manner of sufferings for us while He walked this earth. The message is preceded by the hymn “They Nailed My Lord Upon the Tree,” sung by several members of the Smalling family.

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