Christ Before Pilate (Part 1)

John 18:28-40. After appearing before Annas, Caiaphas and The Sanhedrin, it is clear that the jewish leaders want christ to be put to death once and for all. The death sentence not being in their power, they take jesus to the Roman govenor to see that sentence carried out. In this amazing passage of scripture […]

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Christ’s Trials & Peter’s Denial

John 18:13-28. After being arrested and bound, Jesus is led back over the Kidron Valley to the house of The High priest. John switches back and forth between Christ standing before his accusers and Peter outside denying the Lord. We find our own hearts searched in this passage as we consider the limits of our […]

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Overcoming by Faith

Heb 11:32-40. In this chapter, we are introduced to those who lived by faith but also those who died by faith. The author turns our focus, not only on those who seemed successful but those who suffered persecution were defeated and even died for their faith. This helps us realize, contrary to what the prosperity […]

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Heb 11:22. All through Joseph’s trials and troubles, he was able to continue by faith, believing that The Lord was with him, sensing God’s s blessing and trusting he had a plan. In the end he was free to forgive his brothers and move on into blessings by faith. May we also be able to […]

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Yet I Will Rejoice

Hab 3:17-19. Why does God not seem to hear us? Why does He allow Suffering? Why do some good people suffer and some wicked people prosper? These were some of the questions in the heart of Habakkuk the prophet as he struggled to make sense of it all. Then God answers and brings Habakkuk from […]

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Courage in Time of Crisis

1 Sam 30:1-19. What do we do in a time of crisis? With so much uncertainty, potential loss and troubles all around us, what should our response be as Christians? When David and his men found themselves in a major crisis they were crushed, distressed and weeping, but what David did next changed everything as […]

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Grace that is Added

2 Cor 12:7-10. Just like Paul, we may often pray that our trouble or suffering would be taken away. We think that would be best for us. But God’s answer to Paul was not to take something away, but to add something. He told Paul that added grace was sufficient for him. Paul learned to […]

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Peace in Troubled Times

John 14:27, Psalm 46:1-3 & Various Scriptures. In this unprecedented time of trouble in our world and lives, there are so many who are living with great fears and anxiety. As Christians, God has given us a promise and provision for His perfect peace during the storm and to not let our hearts be troubled.

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Paul, Felix & The Appeal to Ceasar

Acts 25:1-27. Do ever get the sense you are overwhelmed & overpowered? This could have been the case for Paul as he stood before The Roman Govenor, The Herodian King and all the city officials.But He knew God was with him and was ordering his very steps. How comforting it was fodHim to know that […]

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My Grace is Sufficient

2 Corinthians 12:7-10. Although it is not clear waht Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” was, we know it’s purpose was to produce humilty in his life. When Paul requested for the thorn to be removed, God answered with the timeless words “My Grace is Sufficient”. In this sermon we explore the sufficiency of his grace […]

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