On our annual Vision Sunday, Pastor Jeff recaps themes, progress as a church, and all that God has done last year in 2024, along with the words and vision He has heard from God about the year to come in 2025. This year, our word is to Return to our First Love. We need to remember God's sovereignty and priority in our lives, and how everything else good flows from Him.

We are now a full week into our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting! This Sunday, Pastor Jeff continues our series in the Gospel of John in chapter 12, where Mary pours expensive perfume onto Jesus's feet. When we are walking in the will of God, nothing we give up for the Lord's sake will be in vain. Even if we are struggling in the process, there is joy on the other side!

Today we kick off our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting as a church! Fasting and prayer are powerful tools for drawing near to God, and help us become more sensitive to God's voice. Throughout this fast, be open to God's interventions, as change often comes when we least expect it. Let 2025 be our "comeback," as we recognize that no matter how dire our circumstances may seem, God has plans to prosper us and give us hope and a future.

As we stand on the brink of a new year, it's a time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. The transition from one year to the next is more than just a change of date; it's a divine opportunity for new beginnings! Reflecting on our words for 2024, Honor, Harvest, and Resurrection, Pastor Jeff gives us insight on how to continue bringing these values into 2025. 

(Intro is 10min)

Today, guest speakers George and Baht Rivka Whitten explained the profound significance of prophecy, and its fulfillment through the birth of Yeshua, Jesus Christ. As we celebrate the birth of Christ, we recognize it as a prophetic event, not just a historical occurrence. Yeshua fulfilled over 300 prophecies, a mathematical improbability that underscores the divine orchestration of His life and mission. This is not blind faith; it is a faith grounded in the revelation of God's plan for humanity.

In John Chapter 11, Pastor Ben Watts speaks on Jesus's resurrection of Lazarus. We can trust in God's sovereignty, knowing that He can orchestrate our circumstances for His glory and our good, even when faced with challenges or opposition. By surrendering to His will and celebrating the breakthroughs of others, we position ourselves to experience His grace and favor in our own lives.

This is the day we as a church celebrate this amazing season together. Experience all the best Christmas music and a live theatrical production of an original story called “Mae’s Gift”. This drama will pull on your heart strings and stir hope in your heart for what Christmas really means!

Pastor Jeff speaks on Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead in John chapter 11, and how all of Jesus's decisions, regardless of how confusing they seemed to His disciples at the time, were made with a greater purpose in mind. Similarly, in our lives God doesn't make us wait needlessly. He knows the bigger picture, and is preparing us for something greater!

This Sunday, Pastor Jeff speaks on the topic of true salvation, which is not only secured as a believer of Christ, but comes from a genuine saving faith. Saving faith is not just a momentary decision, but a deep, personal relationship with Jesus that is shown through a transformed life reflecting His character.

[11:14] - The Bread and Healing
[12:39] - The Cup and Forgiveness
[43:24] - Generosity and Blessing
[45:22] - Supporting Israel
[46:43] - Crisis Pregnancy Center
[51:00] - Prayer for Israel
[52:47] - Hearing God's Voice
[53:31] - Jesus' Works and Identity
[54:14] - Jesus' Claim to Divinity
[55:32] - The Security of the Believer
[01:00:31] - Eternal Life and Salvation
[01:01:57] - Temporary Places After Death
[01:04:42] - The Final Judgment
[01:09:47] - Assurance of Salvation
[01:16:33] - Evidence of True Faith
[01:41:15] - The Grace and Love of God

Pastor and Missionary Dr. Richard Barnor shares the importance of finding a place to spend time in the presence of God without distraction. He shares how this habit has strengthened his relationship with God, and how in result he's been given many incredible opportunities to spread the Gospel, and witnessed many miracles in Jesus name.