by Elder Chris McCool (preached 12/22/2019) Sometimes we get lost in the humdrum of life. For several characters in the beginning of the New Testament, their day was just another ordinary day. But on these ordinary days, God showed up with a message of the greatest joy – the Messiah has come! Join us as…
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor In this passage of Mark’s gospel, we read about Blind Bartimaeus, who called out to Jesus as He passed by on the road. And then we read an amazing statement: “And Jesus stood still.” Remember, this was the very Christ Whose face was set like a flint toward Calvary! How…
By Elder Chris McCool, Pastor The world’s theory of success can be summed up in the immortal (and false!) words of Ricky Bobby from the movie “Talladega Nights”: “If you’re not first, you’re last!” As many people do, he lived his life always promoting himself and putting others last. Jesus, on the other hand, taught…
By Elder Buddy Abernathy In this third sermon on “Acceptable Words,” Bro. Buddy shares with us that it is not only important what we say, but how we say it. We must be careful when we speak, because we can say things that in substance are true and edifying, but in the way and spirit…
By Elder Buddy Abernathy In this second message on “acceptable words”, preached by Bro. Buddy Abernathy, we find that what we say is of utmost importance to God! Please join us as we learn about how we should speak from the word of God. Download Audio File
Abraham was a wanderer who never built any permanent cities, but rather dwelt in tents. But as he moved around the Middle East, he often encamped near some larger cities. In this message, Pastor Chris McCool expounds upon the types and shadows of these cities and shares with us how they reflect the present journey…
by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor Up to this point, Jesus has been teaching his disciples gently about His true purpose in coming to earth, and walking beside them in the way. But here we read that He “went before them, and they were amazed,” and then He taught them in plain words about what He…
In the tenth chapter of the Gospel of Mark, a rich young man came running to Jesus with an urgent question: what must I do to inherit eternal life? Rather than rebuke him outright for his misunderstanding about how to get eternal life, Jesus answered him according to his way of thinking. In doing so,…
By Bro. John Morgan Owens (11/22/2020) There is no doubt that we live in a world that is cursed by sin! We see suffering all around us, especially in the day in which we live. In this comforting message, Lic. John Morgan Owens reminds us of God’s role in suffering, and where our hopes lie….
By Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (November 15, 2020) One of the primary implications of the Cross was the renewed emphasis on charity (love) instead of Law: legalism will destroy the Kingdom of God, whereas love will enrich it! Thus teaches Jesus in this passage, using the example of marriage and children in the Kingdom. Please…
By Elder Buddy Abernathy (11/15/2020) Have you ever found that your words are a problem for you? Ever said something without thinking, or spouted off before you could stop it? In this sermon, Bro. Buddy reminds us that we should strive to make sure that our words are acceptable before the Lord. Download Audio File
By Elder David Wise (11/1/2020) Have you ever noticed how deliverance often comes from the most unlikely places? In this sermon, Elder David Wise reminds us of the unlikely means through which God often providentially provides for His people. Download Audio File
