Mary's beautiful song of praise is commonly called the Magnificat, from the Latin for "magnify". Mary magnifies the Lord,  proclaiming God's greatness and rejoicing in God as Savior. She begins with God's actions in her own life, for in choosing her to be the mother of the Messiah, the Mighty One has indeed "done great things for her." God wants to do great things through us as we share the birth of our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ!

Speaker: Pastor Classy Preston

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As we move through the Advent season, we must focus on four core values: Hope, Joy, Peace & Love. Advent presents us with an opportunity to look back on our spiritual journey & identify things we can do better in the name of Jesus!

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Speaker: Reverend Marlin Jones

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The setting of Psalm 30 is unclear. Several scholars believe this Psalm was written after David’s sin of numbering the Israelites. This story is found in 1 Chronicles 21, where God gives David a choice between 3 options for punishment. He could have three years of famine, three months of being swept away by the sword of his enemies, or three days of a plague at the hands of an angel of the Lord. David chose to fall in the hands of the Lord because His mercy is great. Therefore, Israel was hit with the plague. David pleaded with God for him to take the punishment and not the people because he was the one who sinned and not the people. Then David, as instructed by the angel of the Lord, when up and dedicated Araunah’s threshing floor by building an altar there and worshiping God. Then God told the angel to put his sword back in the sheath. It is unclear whether the plague struck David himself, as some commentators believe, while others believe the emotional distress was too much for David because it was his sin that caused the death of the people. Here are the things we can learn from David:

Speaker: Minister Karen Moran

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What/Who is God Calling you to Next in your life? Your Next is Coming!

Speaker: Disciple Elliott Venson

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A time of instantaneous actions has created an expectation of now, not later. Technology has created bountiful new opportunities and provided access to items, food, and clothes at a breakneck pace.

Yet it has cost us our patience with inconveniences and annoyances. This has affected our relationship with God and our understanding of Him.

God moves at a pace known only to Him; we must remain faithful and patient for His plans to unfold.

Speaker: Pastor Classy Preston

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From a biblical perspective, Giants are defined as Any human or life situations (Grief, Depression, Stress, or Fear) that cause us anxiety or discomfort. As we reflect on our Giants, we must reflect on the following questions:

Speaker: Pastor Classy Preston

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For centuries, followers of Jesus have met together to partake in a meal commonly referred to as the Lord’s Supper. Some also refer to the meal as Communion or Eucharist, which comes from the Greek eucharisteo,  meaning “to give thanks.” The Lord’s Supper is an invitation into a life that started in the Old Testament when God invited humanity to a meal. Jesus begins His last night with His final preparation of the disciples for life in the coming Kingdom. Jesus wanted the disciples to know that His death would mean the beginning of the New Covenant!

Speaker: Pastor Classy Preston

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God is love; therefore, the defining characteristic of Christians & the Church should be love. Everyone who loves has been born of God & knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God because God is love!

Peter gives us three specific ways to keep God's Purpose before us.

1) We must keep God's perfect timing in mind.

2) We must keep a clear mind to exercise self-control.

3) We must remain diligent in prayer & avoid falling asleep.

Speaker: Pastor Classy Preston

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My sermon is about the Healing Power of Fervent Prayer. Fervent means having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling & enthusiasm. Prayer is spiritual communication between man & God, a two-way relationship in which man should only talk to God but also listen to Him.

In this text, Daniel shares the following lessons of life:

*Learn to live close to God through Prayer & Meditation.

*The conflicts we experience are not always with flesh & blood but against Principalities, Powers, and the Spiritual  Hosts of wickedness in heavenly places.

*Prayer has no Power in and of itself; Prayer is wholeheartedly dependent on God.

*The only Prayer that is powerful in its lasting effect is the expression of the life and desires of a righteous individual who walks in a covenant relationship with God.

Speaker: Disciple Valda Chauncey

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Hearing from God is sometimes challenging and complex for everyone.