Brother Ken Huebner shared this message of encouragement that we carefully examine some of the "wisdom" we have inherited from the world. When we consider some of the phrases that seem like common sense, we find that they run counter to the wisdom revealed in God's Word.
Luke Harriman continues a series of messages on the 15 Psalms of Ascents by considering the journey from distress, through dependence, to delight in Psalms 123, 124, and 125.
I've been away from the website for a while, but here are three messages from the past few weeks to catch you up.
Brother Richard Ledgister delivered this message from 1 Thessalonians 2 on what it should look like as we practically live out the unity of the body of Christ in our interactions with one another in the Church.
Brother Ken Huebner delivered this Sunday morning ministry, challenging all of us to be conformed more to the image of Christ, day by day. Although we won't fully reach this goal until we see Him face to face, we should press on toward it as we walk this life's pathway.
During a visit from New York, Brother Viv Smith shared a message on worship from the example of the woman who was forgiven much. This was followed by brief comments by brothers Laurel Smalling and Luke Harriman.
Prior to our Vacation Bible School, Luke Harriman shared this message on the particular teaching method of telling parables. After a brief overall discussion, he focused on Jeremiah's object lesson at the house of the potter as an example of God's parabolic teaching.
Luke Harriman began a series of messages reviewing the 15 psalms that bear the title, "A Song of Ascents." After discussing a pattern that emerges in these psalms—in which the psalmist moves from distress, through dependence, to delight—Brother Luke traces this pattern through Psalms 120, 121, and 122.
Brother Carlton Jones brought this ministry on the Lord's Day challenging us to tap into the power of the new birth. He considered passages from Scripture that show the power of reading the Word, of prayer, of praise, of the name of Jesus, and of agreement among saints.
During his week-long visit to South Florida, Brother Carlton Jones brought a stirring message at our Thursday night meeting, encouraging us to echo the words of Saul of Tarsus to the resurrected Jesus of Nazareth: "Lord, what do you want me to do?" Considering the examples of several spiritual seekers in Scripture, Brother Carlton challenges us to not merely be hearers of the Word, but doers also.
Recently returned to us from Jamaica, Brother Laurel Smalling shared this message from Psalm 103, encouraging us to bless the Lord. Truly, there are many reasons we should bless His holy name—let us not forget His benefits!
During a visit from the Brooksville Assembly, Brother Viv John shared this message about the Lord's feeding of the 5000 in the Gospel of Mark. He spoke directly to the several children sitting in during the message, encouraging them and the rest of us to offer the Lord what little we have and watch expectantly as He multiplies our offering for his glory.
Brother Collin Beckford encouraged us from the story of Joshua and Psalm 27 to realize the courage we should have in the Lord. We can truly say, "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" (Ps 27:1). After this, Brother Luke Harriman spoke briefly from the story of Deborah about the role mothers have in literally en-couraging their children to trust in God and not be afraid.
Brother Jasper Barnett visited from Ft. Lauderdale and delivered this message on Psalm 23, bringing verses from throughout the Bible to support what is found in this well-known psalm of David.
Brother Robin Creavalle from the Orlando Assembly delivered this message from 2Corinthians 3 and 4, offering encouragement to us to "faint not" in our Christian walk.
Brother Luke Harriman shared this sermon on Thomas the Apostle, considering the three passages in John that reveal different aspects of his personality. The encounter with Jesus at the end of the book transforms this troubled disciple into a devoted follower of his Lord and God.
During a visit to Lake Worth, Brother Basem Azab shared this Resurrection Sunday message with us, which took us to the early morning scene at the tomb of the Lord Jesus. Considering the person of Mary Magdalene, Brother Basem encouraged us to take a fresh look at this woman who was so devoted to the Lord and learn from her example.
Our Lord's Day ministry this week comes from Gordon Bennett, visiting us from the assembly in Corunna, Michigan. Brother Gordon considers what the Lord's invitation to "come after him" in Luke 9 really means for us on a practical level.
Brother Gordon Bennett delivered this message from the book of Jude at the Thursday night meeting, encouraging us to keep ourselves in the love of God.
Brother Ken Huebner took us to seven places in Psalm 119 where the psalmist mentions affliction or being afflicted. In each one, we find encouragement to turn to God's Word in the midst of our struggles, and Brother Ken reminded us of the many reasons the people of God might face affliction -- even when we aren't committing some grievous sin.