July 9, 2023 The Gospel calls for a proper response on the part of every human being who hears. Rejection will require a greater judgment for those who have experienced the work of God. Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

July 2, 2023 Jesus will use ordinary people to preach and teach in his Church. It is honoring to Christ that you receive those he has sent to bring the Gospel. In doing so you will receive Christ. Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

June 25, 2023 Jesus was persecuted and you as a follower must also expect persecution. Don’t be afraid but trust God’s fatherly care. Love Christ more than your dearest loved one and never disown him. Scripture: Matthew 10:24:39

June 18, 2023 The mission of the church is to gather a harvest of people by following the example of Christ. We need to rely upon the Lord of the Harvest and fervently pray for more laborers motivated by compassion and love for the Savior. Scripture: Matthew 9:35-10:8

June 11, 2023 The Lord’s call to Matthew the tax collector is encouraging to every Christian. Matthew is an example of those who have no righteousness of their own. Jesus has a specific mission to save sinners who repent. He has authority to forgive sins and change lives. Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

June 4, 2023 All Christians (disciples of Jesus) have a life-long mission assigned by Christ to be making disciples. The Gospel is to be brought to all nations. Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

May 28, 2023 2000 years ago, the ascended Christ, poured out the Holy Spirit upon the church, empowering his people to proclaim the Gospel through all the ages. Every believer has been given a spiritual gift to use for the Church as the body of Christ. Scripture: Acts 2 & 1 Corinthians 12:3-26

May 21, 2023It is the mission of the church to bring the message of Christ, depending upon the power of the Holy Spirit. The Ascension of Christ is a blessing to the church as our Lord is on the throne. He is the King of all the earth.Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

May 14, 2023 We are not at a disadvantage because Jesus went to the Father. The Holy Spirit has been poured out upon the Church as our Lord promised. If we love Christ, we will obey him and do what we can to see the mission of the church go forward.Scripture: John 14:15-21

May 7, 2023 A spiritual healthy Christian is one who desires to know more about Jesus by feeding upon God’s Word, valuing the Lord’s work and teaching as foundational for life, and loving the church the way Christ loves the church. Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10