In this message, Pastor Ben speaks about four tactics for fighting the good fight of faith. 1. Know what God has promised you 2. Trust completely in the Lord your God 3. Do not fight alone, but together with your fellow-soldiers 4. Encourage Joshua Good morning. Good morning. In 1987, there was a band you…
In this message, Pastor Matt explains two ways God strengthens our hearts that we might bear the good fruit of faith and godliness. 1. God strengthens our hearts by the promises of his Word 2. God strengthens our hearts by his constant faithfulness One idea I consistently return to in my life is this: Why…
In this message, Pastor Ben tells us of three reasons the Christian must seek wisdom from God’s Word. 1. Wisdom is precious 2. Wisdom is God’s Word applied 3. Wisdom brings life and salvation Dear friends, how important is this book to you? It’s become something of a running joke in our church that our…
Hear the words of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s beloved poem, Christmas Bells: “I heard the bells on Christmas DayTheir old, familiar carols play,And wild and sweetThe words repeatOf peace on earth, good-will to men!” “Peace on earth, goodwill to men.” These words echo the angels’ announcement to the shepherds in Luke 2. They’ve become a favorite…
In this message, Pastor Ben shares about how Immanuel is, and how Jesus is Immanuel and our Saviour. As it is written in the Gospel of Matthew 1:23, “The virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel,” which means “God with us.” Emmanuel—God with us. Now, I don’t know…
In this sermon, Pastor Matt explains how the blessing Zechariah pronounces is for every Christian. Why? 1. Because God’s Word is completely trustworthy; its prophecies foretold of Jesus 2. Because Christ forgives our sins 3. Because Christ will return to make everything right. Okay. Two weeks ago, we finished the book of Hebrews with a…
In this message, Pastor Ben speaks about four aspects of Mary’s faith that are necessary for every Christian 1. Mary is a source of blessing 2. Mary has not seen the Messiah, yet believes 3. Mary praises the Lord for his might and mercy 4. Mary expects a kingdom where everything is made right. Focusing on Mary, Mother of Jesus Today I…
The Benediction: God’s Blessing to Send Us Out Opening Benediction (Hebrews 13:20–21) “May the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which…
The Wobbling World and the Unchanging Christ Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Do you feel the world wobble? The earth turns on its axis and tilts, giving us seasons—for good or ill. In the same way, the world around us wobbles. “The times, they are a-changin’.” There was a time when…
In this sermon, Pastor Ben describes how to fight the love of money and treasure Jesus Christ. 1. By finding contentment in godliness and the fruits thereof 2. Rejoicing in God’s promises, those that are fulfilled and those that await fulfillment Hebrews 13:5-6, “Our Precious Christ and our Eternal Reward” A Sermon on Hebrews 13:5–6…