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“Lord of the Sabbath”

By Pastor Steve / 3 January 2020 / Comments Off on “Lord of the Sabbath”

Opposition to Jesus began to develop in Israel after His early ministry in Galilee. But so far it has not been too bad. John the Baptist’s doubt was not really opposition, and the unbelief of the Galileans was more a case of indifference than rejection. Now the situation changes as Matthew brings the fierce opposition…

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“Cancelling the Curse…May God Bless Your New Year”

By Pastor Steve / 27 December 2019 / Comments Off on “Cancelling the Curse…May God Bless Your New Year”

Isaac Watts wrote one of the most familiar of all the Christmas carols that turns out actually, not to have been intended as a Christmas carol at all that we call “Joy To The World.” Watts led in the development of hymns in the English tradition, drawing many of his hymn texts directly from the…

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“The Christmas Story”

By Pastor Steve / 20 December 2019 / Comments Off on “The Christmas Story”

In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the…

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“A Christmas Gift”

By Pastor Steve / 13 December 2019 / Comments Off on “A Christmas Gift”

Matthew 11 ends with a Gospel invitation to do what those who have believed in Jesus Christ have done. They have enrolled in Christ’s school in order that they might learn and believe all that He will teach them. Here Jesus says, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will…

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“Amazing Grace”

By Pastor Steve / 6 December 2019 / Comments Off on “Amazing Grace”

God is merciful! This is a wonderful, uplifting, thrilling, and encouraging revelation. It is especially wonderful because it is our only hope of being saved. I think Charles H. Spurgeon was entirely right when he suggested that at this point in His teaching the heaviness that must have been on Jesus as He spoke of…

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“A Holy Spirit Inspired Thanksgiving”

By Pastor Steve / 29 November 2019 / Comments Off on “A Holy Spirit Inspired Thanksgiving”

As I look back at 2019 and past, I am reminded of the faithfulness and blessing of our Heavenly Father. There are victories and there are defeats; gains and losses; empty places and overflowing banks. Personally, I find myself with an ever-increasing gratitude of blessing for every aspect of my life and the ministry to…

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