by Elder Chris McCool (preached on 12/4/22) Most theologians in the religious world interpret the Parable of the Sower and the Seed in a way that they determine only one category – the good ground – represents children of God. But when we rightly divide this passage, we will come to the conclusion that ALL…
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on 12/25/2022) At this time of the year, we seem to see “nativity scenes” set up everywhere, reminding us that the Jesus was born in Bethlehem some 2000 years ago. But have you ever wondered why there had to be a manger in Bethlehem at that particular time, with…
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on 12-21-22) In the last post, we were beginning to look at the life of Joseph, the earthly step-father of Jesus. We saw some of his characteristics, and today we continue looking at his life. We will see that faithfulness was the hallmark of his life, and hopefully we…
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on 12/21/22) As we all know, Joseph was the earthly step-father of Jesus. Sometimes, like other Bible characters, we tend to “gloss over” the fact that they were REAL people! Join us today as we look at several characteristics of Joseph, and see that he was faithful in the…
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on 12/18/22) Today we conclude the message begun yesterday regarding Mary’s status as “highly favored.” While this exalted status was a great blessing to her, it also meant great hardships throughout her life. Ultimately, she was – and we will be – vindicated by the resurrection of Christ! Join…
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached 12/18/22) When the angel Gabriel came to Mary to announce the advent of the Christ child, he hailed her as “highly favored.” While this was a high honor, we often gloss over the realities of what it means to be “highly favored.” In this message, we look at the…
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on 12/18/22) Yesterday, we began to look at the helmet of salvation. This item of spiritual armor protects our minds from getting lost in the “fog of war,” the uncertainty that inheres to the spiritual battle of life. Join us today as we conclude this look at the “helmet…
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached 12/18/22) The term “fog of war” refers to the uncertainty that is inherent in the midst of any battle. The helmet of salvation is given to us to keep our minds focused on the right thing in the midst of the spiritual battles of life! Join us today and…
by Elder Chris McCool (preached on 12/11/22) In the last post, we heard the first half of this sermon about the difference between work and worship. Today, we conclude this message by understanding that, although the Kingdom of God indeed requires work, the most needful thing for us is to sit at Jesus’ feet and…
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on 12/11/22) In the verses under consideration today, we read about the visit of Jesus to the home of Martha and Mary. These two were sisters, and they were hosting the Savior, but they reacted to His presence in vastly different ways. Martha was a worker, and she was…
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on 12/11/22) In the last message, we were beginning to look at the shield of faith provided to us as part of our spiritual armor. We continue looking at this shield today, and will see that it is necessary and sufficient to extinguish ALL the fiery darts of the…
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on 12/11/22) In the spiritual armor given to us as explained in Ephesians 6, the shield of faith is listed as being essential to deflect the long-range attacks of the enemy. We are told that this shield can extinguish ALL the fiery darts of Satan! Join us as we…
