The sermon explored the vital connection between honoring our spiritual ancestors and planning faithfully for the future. Through the story of King Josiah discovering the "Book of the Law" (Deuteronomy) during temple renovations, we were reminded that God's instruction manual for faithful living comes to us through the testimony of those who walked…

This week's sermon launched our Vision 2030 stewardship campaign by exploring the story of King Josiah from 2 Kings 22-23. Just as Josiah faced immense challenges when he became king at age eight—caught between three superpowers and inheriting a spiritually compromised kingdom—we too must decide what to do with the time and circumstances in which w…

The sermon explored how faith in Christ fundamentally changes our perspective. Dr. Watson emphasized that accepting Christ means seeing the world through the lens of the cross, which appears foolish to many but is the wisdom and power of God for those being saved. This new perspective challenges our worldly values and invites us to embrace God's wi…

The sermon explored the intersection of prayer and evangelism, emphasizing how our church's strong foundation in prayer can become our primary tool for sharing the Gospel. Pastor Andrew highlighted the need for our congregation to become more evangelistic while staying true to our spiritual DNA of prayer. He used the story of Paul and Barnabas in L…

This message explored the concept of intercessory prayer through the lens of Mark 2:1-12, where four men carry a paralyzed man to Jesus. We learned that our faith can be a powerful tool to bring healing and transformation to others, even when they lack faith themselves. This understanding challenges us to be more intentional in our prayer lives and…

The sermon explored the reality of spiritual warfare and demonic attacks, emphasizing Jesus' power and authority over evil spirits. It highlighted the importance of recognizing these spiritual realities while maintaining our primary focus on Christ. The sermon also shared a personal testimony of experiencing spiritual attacks and the importance of …

Our message this week explored the story of blind Bartimaeus from Mark's Gospel, emphasizing the importance of bold prayer and faith in seeking God's healing. Pastor Andrew highlighted how we often hesitate in our prayers due to feelings of unworthiness or social conventions, but God invites us to approach Him with the boldness and desperation of a…

The message explored how God answers prayers, drawing insights from Zechariah 4. It emphasized that God is cultivating a people who will give themselves to prayer, even in times of desperation and uncertainty. The message highlighted three ways God responds to our prayers: through miraculous interventions, inner spiritual witnesses, and by sending …

Our message explored the power of prayer, emphasizing its fundamental role in building a deeper relationship with God. Pastor Andrew highlighted that while prayer can lead to miraculous outcomes, its most significant power lies in drawing us closer to our Creator. The message reminded us that God is always near and desires an intimate relationship …

The message explored the importance of evangelism in our Christian walk, emphasizing that sharing our faith is not just for a select few but a calling for all believers. We discussed how our culture's shift towards privatized faith can hinder our willingness to share the Gospel, and how the Holy Spirit empowers us to overcome this hesitation. The m…

The message explored the significance of celebrating communion weekly and having people of all ages worship together. It emphasized the importance of intentionally teaching our children about our faith practices, particularly the meaning behind communion. Pastor Andrew shared personal experiences and biblical references to illustrate how communion …

Our message this week explored the theme of new beginnings, drawing parallels between the start of the school year and Joshua's leadership transition. Pastor Andrew discussed the importance of God's constant presence in our lives, especially during times of change. The message also emphasized our collective responsibility as a church to spiritually…

The sermon explored the hymn "My Jesus, I Love Thee" and its connection to true intimacy with Jesus. Pastor Andrew emphasized the difference between rational knowledge about God and the deep, experiential knowledge of the heart that comes from a personal relationship with Jesus. Using the story from Luke 7 about the sinful woman anointing Jesus' fe…

The message explored the depths of God's mercy through Charles Wesley's hymn "Depth of Mercy" and Paul's testimony in 1 Timothy 1:12-17. Pastor Todd Lovell reminded us that God's mercy is not just for the seemingly righteous, but for all of us, even those who consider themselves the "worst of sinners." This message challenges us to reconsider our u…

This message explores the theme of relinquishing control and fully trusting in God's protection and care. Hannah shares a personal experience of facing danger and feeling God's supernatural protection, relating it to the hymn "His Eye Is on the Sparrow." She emphasizes the importance of moving beyond intellectual understanding to a gut-level trust …

The message explored the powerful message of Romans 8, focusing on the freedom from condemnation that comes through Christ. It looked at the personal struggles many face with guilt and shame, even after intellectually understanding God's forgiveness. Pastor Matthew shared his own journey of moving from a place of feeling condemned to experiencing t…

Pastor Andrew discusses the concept of alienation from our true spiritual home while living in this world, and how we can love our country while ultimately placing our highest allegiance with God. The message emphasizes the importance of recognizing God as the source of our blessings and liberty.توسط Dr. Andrew Thompson

This message explores the transformative power of the cross, examining how a symbol of suffering and shame became the central emblem of Christian faith and salvation. Pastor Andrew dives into the historical context of crucifixion, contrasting its original horror with its current significance for believers. He emphasizes how Jesus' sacrifice on the …

This message explores the universal human search for meaning and purpose, drawing parallels between the ancient Athenians' religious quest and modern society's pursuit of fulfillment. While everyone worships something, not all objects of worship are worthy. Our one true God is not distant but intimately close, and Jesus Christ has already proven Go…

This Pentecost Sunday sermon explores the theme of overcoming the fear of death through faith in Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit. Understanding our mortality can lead to different life choices, but ultimately, true freedom comes from embracing God's love and the promise of eternal life. The message weaves together personal experiences…

This sermon explores the importance of worship as preparation for eternal life with God. It emphasizes that our earthly worship reflects and anticipates the continuous praise occurring in heaven. Pastor Andrew discusses the need to prioritize our lives according to God's truth, guided by the Holy Spirit, and how our current worship practices are a …

Are we ever truly satisfied? This message challenges us to examine our deepest hungers and the endless pursuit of 'more.' It invites us to consider a radical alternative: true satisfaction found in intimacy with God. The story of Moses and his encounter with God at the Tent of Meeting serves as a profound illustration of this intimacy. We're encour…

As we journey through life's transitions, we're reminded of the wisdom found in the story of the Exodus. The Israelites carried Joseph's bones and followed God's pillar of cloud and fire, symbolizing the delicate balance between honoring our past and embracing God's guidance for our future. Like them, we're called to remember our identity in Christ…

As we reflect on the depth of our relationship with Jesus, we're challenged to go beyond surface-level faith. The message emphasizes that Jesus desires full spiritual union with us, achievable only through our willingness to lay everything down for Him. We're encouraged to see Jesus as the answer to all of life's struggles, from addiction to broken…

In this powerful message, we're reminded that God's love for us is unwavering and all-encompassing, and revolves around Jesus as our Good Shepherd, who relentlessly pursues us no matter how far we've strayed. This imagery, rooted in biblical parables, emphasizes God's unconditional love and His commitment to bringing us back to His fold. We're enco…

The message beautifully connects our worship to our mission, reminding us that what we practice in church prepares us for sharing God's love in the world. It's a call to make worship our priority, knowing that it's both the source and the ultimate goal of all our service. The story of Peter walking on water in Matthew 14 serves as a profound illust…

This Easter message invites us to embrace the revolutionary power of Christ's resurrection. We're reminded of how God's plan for redemption, from Adam and Eve to Jesus, demonstrates His commitment to restoring our relationship with Him. The resurrection isn't just a historical event; it's a promise of new life and freedom for each of us. Like babie…

On this Palm Sunday, we're reminded of the profound significance of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. The sermon draws our attention to God's persistent love, or 'hesed', which appears 242 times in the Old Testament. This steadfast love is what drove God to establish covenants with His people throughout history, culminating in the new covenant through J…

Jesus tells us that the Kingdom isn't something we can observe externally, but it's already in our midst. This profound truth challenges us to develop our spiritual senses, to see and hear according to the Holy Spirit. We're called to move beyond spiritual lethargy and fully embrace the life God intends for us - one filled with signs and wonders, h…

David's choice to lead with worship, dancing before the Lord with all his might, demonstrates that worship should be at the center of our lives as God's people. It's a call for us to examine our hearts: do we view worship as a chore or as the foundational expression of our relationship with God? As we reflect on this, we're encouraged to seek the f…

The story of Exodus reveals a God who hears our cries and sees our pain, determined to act on our behalf. Just as He rescued the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, God desires to liberate us from our own bondage - whether it's addiction, grief, or habitual sin. We're challenged to recognize that God always fulfills His promises, even when circumstan…

The story of Joseph, often overshadowed by his colorful coat, takes center stage as we explore how he embodies the anti-Adam - a man who chose to do right despite overwhelming challenges. Joseph's life serves as a testament to the power of 'chastity of heart' - not just sexual purity, but a deep devotion to God's purpose. His journey from the pit t…

In this exploration of Jacob's story, we're reminded that God is big enough for our struggles. The symbolism of Jacob's new name, Israel, reveals that God Himself wrestles for our hearts, showing His relentless pursuit of us. We're encouraged to see our spiritual growth not as effortless but as a daily 'grinding' process, like developing expertise …

This week's message continued our series on covenant, focusing on God's covenant with Abraham and its implications for our understanding of redemption. Pastor Andrew explored how God's covenant is about God creating a family and that the church is meant to be that family for us today.توسط Dr. Andrew Thompson

The message draws a fascinating parallel between our spiritual journey and the Exodus story, particularly focusing on the Israelites trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh's army. This biblical narrative serves as a metaphor for our own lives, where we're caught between our desire for freedom in Christ and the temptation to return to familiar patt…

In this powerful exploration of sin and redemption, we delve into the story of Noah and the flood from Genesis 6-9. We're reminded that sin is not just a series of transgressions, but a deep-rooted spiritual sickness that clings to our hearts. Yet, even in the face of widespread wickedness, God's love for humanity shines through. The flood narrativ…

God loves us so much that he wants to wipe away the mark of Cain. He wants to heal us from being restless wanderers, and he wants to bring us back into his covenant home. In this message, Pastor Andrew explores the profound human longing for love, particularly the perfect love we were meant to experience in Eden.…

God does not want us to be estranged from the promises of his covenant. He actually wants us back. And he is determined to do everything that he has to do in order to get us back. In this message, Pastor Andrew explores the covenantal nature of God's relationship with humanity and the need for genuine repentance to restore our relationship with God…

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توسط Dr. Andrew Thompson

توسط Dr. Andrew Thompson

توسط Dr. Andrew Thompson

توسط Dr. Andrew Thompson

توسط Dr. Andrew Thompson

توسط Dr. Andrew Thompson

توسط Dr. Andrew Thompson