by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached 11/17/21) Join us today for the conclusion of this sermon, preached from Haggai 2, about the encouraging message God sent to the discouraged Jews who had returned from exile. As we will see, the message is very relevant to us today! Download Audio File
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached 11/17/21) After the Jews returned from captivity and re-started the work of rebuilding the Temple at Haggai’s exhortation, opposition almost immediately arose. This opposition was both external and internal, and resulted in the faithful remnant becoming discouraged. But God sent another message to the Jews through Haggai: look upward!…
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached 11/3/21) In this message, we see what can happen when complacency turns to commitment. The Israelites who returned from the captivity had ceased the work of rebuilding the Temple for fifteen years, yet when Haggai preached the admonishing message of God to them, they returned to the work of…
Last week, we began sharing an article by Elder Michael Ivey regarding the Sermon on the Mount. In this article, Bro. Mike takes the current issues facing the Lord’s church – in particular the divisiveness of the current political situation, and the pandemic that still afflicts us – and examines them in light of the…
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached 10/16/21) When we grow complacent in our service to God, we generally stop experiencing the special blessings that only come from commitment to Him. Our discipleship is important, and God told Haggai to admonish the Israelites who had been negligent in failing to commit to the work of rebuilding…
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached 9/16/21) Today’s message is the conclusion to the first message in our series on Haggai. Haggai shows us what happens when we become complacent in the service of God, and what can happen when we become reinvigorated for the service of the Lord! Join us as Pastor McCool shares…
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on 9/16/21) When the enemies of the Kingdom of God successfully moved the King of Persia to stop the Jews who had returned from the Babylonian Captivity from rebuilding the Temple, those Jews who had been laboring in the Kingdom ceased the work for fifteen years. Why so long?…
Today, Elder Buddy Abernathy concludes his first look at how the Ephesian church had left its “first love.” Love (charity) is the centerpiece of the church, and without love no church can survive. Join us as we explore this matter, that is so essential to church life. Download Audio File
by Elder Buddy Abernathy (preached 12/5/21) Today’s message begins a look at the letters to the churches given to John by Christ in the book of Revelation. Elder Buddy Abernathy shares with us both the good things and the bad about Ephesus, the first church mentioned. What does it mean to “leave your first love”?…
This morning, I want to share with you the first part of an article by Elder Michael Ivey, regarding the Sermon on the Mount. I have often heard the Sermon on the Mount called the “Constitution of the Kingdom of God,” with good reason: it sets forth the basic principles by which the Kingdom of…
by Elder Buddy Abernathy (preached 10/3/21) As Elder Abernathy continues his series on Revelation, we dig deeper into the encouraging vision of Jesus given to John on Patmos. Jesus Christ is our hope and consolation, especially in tribulation! Join us as we explore deeper into this wonderful book of God’s encouraging power and love for…
by Elder Buddy Abernathy (preached 10/3/21) In this sermon, we hear more from Elder Buddy Abernathy about how the Book of Revelation should be an encouragement to God’s people. Jesus Christ reveals Himself to John, in power and glory, and ultimately encourages him as he is in exile on Patmos. Join us for the encouraging…
