Joel Gilbert

Introduction Miraculous events are not foreign to scripture. Throughout the Old Testament, God used miraculous and even supernatural events in order to work His will in the World. From His acts in creation, to the flood, to confusing languages, and the replacement of a ram as a substitute for Isaac -…

who he is - God incarnate

What he taught - Kingdom living

What he did - salvation

What he is doing - interceding

What he will do - come again and reign

Armal Porodini - our Associate Pastor Candidate - shared his testimony and a message of Peace.

When God had news for his people, whom would he tell first? Popular political leaders? Important religious leaders? The riches? scholars? Actually, no. God told shepherds. I assume everyone who reads about the message of the angel about the birth of Jesus to the shepherds is surprised that God chose…

Theme: Which of God's promises most comfort you through life's trials and triumphs? God's Word beckons His people to trust him because of what He has done, what he will do, because He has said it, and because he keeps His promises.. As the Lord pronounces his prophecies and fulfills them, He shows Himself eminently truthful and trustworthy. This familiar Advent passage reminds us of God's kindness in providing us ironclad reasons to trust Him, most principally through the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. As we begin this Advent season, let us look and marvel and grow in trust toward God who fulfills prophecy and purchases promises where we can stake our eternal hope.

Scene: Screen writers need a new schtick - many of them seem to be foretelling catastrophe by having one of the characters say “I promise”. couch at home, watching a show like “The Flash” or “Agents of Shield” together. (Lemony Snickett - Brother promises to a friend his safety and return, but in the…

All Stressed Out Origin of stress pressures - work, home, holiday, family, friends worries outside of our control - political battles, medical diagnosis, why is this time of year so stressful Lack of time lack of money commercialization external expectations ( Christmas cards, gifts, generosity). How…

Have you ever played “H.O.R.S.E.”? That’s the basketball game that can be played with 2 or more people where one person shoots a basket, if they make it others have to follow. If someone misses, they get a letter. Once they get all the letters that spell horse, then they are out. It’s a fun game because…

When you travel to different parts of the country or different parts of the world, it may be good to understand what actions are acceptable and what actions are taboo. For example, in some parts of the world, to invite a person to come near you, you might have your palm up and move your fingers up and…

Run Forrest Run! In 1994, Tom Hanks starred in a block buster film that impacted a lot of people’s lives. The story is of a boy from the south who had special needs. The movie Forrest Gump chronicles Forrest’s life as a school-aged boy, a young adult who served in Vietnam, and even his life as a business…