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Thanksgiving or Rebellion?
In Ephesians 5:20, the apostle Paul directs us to be thankful in all circumstances, thanking God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor Bessett describes the thankful heart of people who have a saving relationship with God, exhibiting thanksgiving rather than rebellion in all circumstances.
“Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in…
Jesus: The Successful Servant
In Isaiah 49:1–6, we read the second of the four servant songs found in the book of Isaiah. In this second song, the servant explains He is called to lead both Israel and the nations. Mr. Paul Tamras preaches the glorious servant, the discouraged servant, and the servant called to restore His people and to serve as the light of the world.
“The Lord called me from the…
Human Wisdom vs. God’s Wisdom
In 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, the apostle Paul tells the Corinthian church that they have a special wisdom, a supernatural wisdom that only comes by the way of the Holy Spirit. This is contrary to the wisdom of the world, which places man at the center instead of God. Pastor Bessett preaches God’s wisdom versus the philosophies prevalent today: analytic, continental, and…
God’s Mysterious Ways to Accomplish Deliverance
In Judges 14:1-20, we find God preparing Samson to act as a judge or redeemer for His people. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches God’s mysterious ways revealed, God strengthening His servant to His purpose, and God’s partial accomplishment of His purposes.
“His father and mother did not know that it was…
The World’s Wisdom vs. God’s Foolishness
In 1 Corinthians 1:17-31, the apostle Paul reveals that God conceals His wisdom in what the world believes is foolishness (the cross). Pastor Bessett preaches the wisdom of the wise destroyed by the wisdom of God, the philosophies of our day that lead to suffering and death, and the solution found…
Behold, Jesus!
With Isaiah 42:1–4, we begin a series on the four servant songs found in the book of Isaiah. In this first song, Mr. Paul Tamras preaches look to God’s chosen servant, who deals gently with the sins of His people, who tirelessly brings justice to the earth.
“Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will…
Pride and Division in the Church
In 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, the apostle Paul writes to the early church asking why division and quarreling were found in their church. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches the awareness, the cause, and the remedy for pride and division in the church.
“I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you,…
Judges: When Everyone Does What Is Right in His Own Eyes
With Judges 21:25 as our text, we continue our Bible book series. The book of Judges reveals the adulterous hearts of the Israelites again and again, and it simultaneously reveals the patience of God as He sends judges to save His people each time they repent. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches…
The Law Is Holy, but I Am Not
In Romans 7:7-12, the apostle Paul explains we are not released from the law because the law is sinful, but because we are sinful. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the law reveals sin, the law awakens sin, and the law exposes sin.
“What then shall we say? That the law is sin? By no means! Yet if it had not been for the law, I would not have known sin.”
Yahweh’s Deliverance: The Birth of a Savior
In Judges 13, we witness the Lord raising up a champion to deliver His people in their fight with the Philistines. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the grace of Yahweh, the manner of Yahweh’s deliverance, the result of Yahweh’s visitation, and the revelation of Yahweh’s character.
“For behold, you…