Pastor Alan finished up his series in the book of 2 Timothy with chapter 4, verses 9-22, “The Final Farewell.” We have a tendency to skip over these verses at the end, but they hold very valuable lessons. To hear this message, simply click play on the audio player below.
Paul is dealing with final matters, and as he does, he mentions numerous people. Some are his friends and allies; others are harmful enemies. Paul did not have a problem calling people out by name if they were causing harm to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
We were blessed to have Dr. Jeff Leigh visit our little church and share a wonderful message with us. He taught about Elijah’s experience from 1 Kings 19. To listen to this message, simply click play on the audio player below. I’ve also included notes from his message with links to Scriptures he references. Enjoy!
Lessons from the Valley – 1 Kings 19:1-18
Ephesians 6:13 – it’s not about the tremendous victory in your battle; it’s about simply standing strong in the midst of your valleys.
Valleys are tough things to go through. They reveal our character and weaknesses, what we are standing on. But they can also strengthen us.
Don’t rejoice in the little (or even big) victories in your valleys – rejoice in your salvation by faith through grace. That is the unfailing/unfading mountain that will always give you strength.
Pastor Alan is still taking us through the book of 2 Timothy. One week did not get recorded properly, but I have posted the outline below (for 2 Timothy 2:14-26). The following Sunday took us into 2 Timothy 3. To listen to that message, simply click play on the audio player below. The outline can be found below, with links to Scriptures referenced. Enjoy and be blessed!
Alan continued to take us through the book of 2 Timothy with a teaching on the second chapter, verses 8-13. To listen to this message, simply click play on the audio player below.
A key concept of 2 Timothy is enduring in both hardship and in the good times (since we can become complacent). We must remain faithful (not deny the faith). Paul is a picture of remaining faithful – 2 Corinthians 11:24-28 is a resume of suffering. Remaining silent can be a form of denying Christ.
Timothy was the pastor of the church of Ephesus (the capital of the Roman province of Asia Minor). Paul is in prison, and this letter was his final written word.
The first Sunday of April found us in the last chapter of Revelation. To listen to this teaching, simply click play on the audio player below.
God Is Coming, pt. 24
God doesn’t want us to be ignorant (unknowing) of His blessings and His promises found in the Book of Revelation, even though it can be difficult at times to understand. Persevere! At God’s first coming, He broke the power of sin and death. At His second coming, He will overcome the prince of the power of the air (Satan).
We are nearing the end of Terry’s flyover of the Book of Revelation. In this teaching, Terry finishes up chapter 20 and takes us into chapter 21. To listen to this message, simply click play on the audio player below. I’ve also included some notes with links to verses he references.
God Is Coming, pt. 22
Review: In the first 10 verses of chapter 20, we saw Satan bound, the martyrs judged/rewarded, Christ’s 1000-year reign, Satan released to deceive again, Satan & his new followers defeated, & Satan finally thrown into the Lake of Fire.
Clarification: John 5:28-29 – the two resurrections: 1st resurrection (Revelation 20:4-5) is the resurrection of the righteous to be judged/rewarded (1 Corinthians 3) then to rule & reign with Christ (1 Corinthians 6:2-3); 2nd resurrection (Revelation 20:11-13) is the resurrection of unbelievers unto damnation – this is the 2nd death, where they will be thrown into the Lake of Fire to be tormented for eternity.
After a late winter storm dropped more snow than we expected, church was cancelled for the first Sunday of March. So, Terry picked up where he left off in his overview of the Book of Revelation with chapter 20. To listen to this message, simply click play on the audio player below. I’ve also included notes and links to verses Terry references.
God Is Coming, pt. 21
Review: In chapter 19, Christ returns to put down all rebellion. In the beginning, God created perfection; man rebelled. Christ came to redeem us all unto the Father – He paid for our sin and broke the power of sin & death. But man is still in rebellion…until Christ returns.
*Additional notes from chapter 19 – Romans 11:26 says that all Israel will be saved at the 2nd Coming; Zechariah 13:8-9 – Battle of Armageddon: 2 out of 3 Israelites will die in the attack.
As Terry has been taking us through the book of Revelation, he has taught us that Revelation describes the fulfillment of God’s plan for this earth. He has suffered a long time with people who have been in constant rebellion against Him. But Christ is coming to set this world right again. Praise God!
To listen to this message about Revelation chapter 19, simply click play on the audio player below. Some notes with links to verses referenced are also included.
Hello yet again! Terry took us through the 18th chapter of Revelation last Sunday. To listen to this message, simply click play on the audio player below. I’ve also included the usual notes and links to verses on Bible Gateway. Enjoy!
God Is Coming, pt. 19
Intro: God “putting up with stuff” is Him extending His grace to all. Matthew 24 warns us, “Don’t be deceived!” – deceivers are coming. It will be like the “days of Noah” (Genesis 6). Revelation 17 describes how the false religions will fall/be destroyed. There is a 3-fold blessing for those of us who read/listen to/pay attention to the Word (Revelation 1).
