5-Apr-2013 A Portrait of the Bread

28-Apr-2013 Don’t lose your song
Many people base their happiness on material things. It seems that the more man has, the more they want, the more unhappy they are, and the less joy they have. Yet some people with very little material blessings have great joy. Why? Joy is not based on material goods. Joy is inner contentment, calm delight, gladness; all of which has to come from within

21-Apr-2013 The model church - 2
The early church was a dynamic, growing church that turned the world of its day upside down! In spite of incredible opposition and terrible persecution. How was this possible? What was it about the early church believers that withstood strong opposition and conquered the hearts of the people around the globe?

7-Apr-2013 The model church - 1
The believers at Thessalonica are facing trials and persecution, so Paul is exhorting them to continue to be a model church. . Paul knew that people are looking for direction, hope in times of difficulties, and comfort in pain. Paul knew that doctrine regarding Christ’s coming will motivate people to serve the Lord and be a model church. Listen, He is not giving them a motivational speech, he is giving them sound doctrine – in this case the doctrine of the church and the second coming.

29-Mar-2013 The suffering Christ -2
Though sinless, Jesus was struck with the full lightning bolt of God’s wrath. Jesus drank the cup. We cannot understand this spiritual suffering of having all sin laid upon Him and His Father turn His back on Him. Separation from God is hell. What does God’s anger and wrath feel like? Like hell! We don’t know what hell feels like and I hope you never do! Jesus did, so you don’t have to.

29-Mar-2013 The Suffering Christ - 1
Though sinless, Jesus was struck with the full lightning bolt of God’s wrath. Jesus drank the cup. We cannot understand this spiritual suffering of having all sin laid upon Him and His Father turn His back on Him. Separation from God is hell. What does God’s anger and wrath feel like? Like hell! We don’t know what hell feels like and I hope you never do! Jesus did, so you don’t have to. And He clung to that cross for love. Will you cling to the old rugged cross?