How do we recognize the easily overlooked Christ? Look for humility and pray for the Holy Spirit to open our eyes.  Rev. Elijah Lovejoy, Isaiah 53 lent_2022.6.mp3File Size: 30053 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

When I tried to be my own Messiah, my fruit was sour, strained and bitter.  When Jesus became my Messiah, my fruit became sweeter, less fearful, more joyful and abundant.  -Rev. Elijah Lovejoy, Luke 20:9-20 lent_2022.5.mp3File Size: 43292 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

Jesus paid the price tag to build the Father's house.  Leave slavery behind and come enjoy the Father's banquet table.  -Rev. Elijah Lovejoy, Luke 15 lent_2022.4.mp3File Size: 45646 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

Big prize. Big training.  Small prize. Small training. "Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air."     1 Corinthians 9:26      -Rev. Elijah Lovejoy lent_2022.3.mp3File Size: 36539 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

Welcome to Jesus' house. A house of mercy, a house of holiness, a house of feasting. -Rev. Elijah Lovejoy, Luke 13:22-35 lent_2022.2.mp3File Size: 26449 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

How do we recognize the mission of Jesus today? Three marks: sacrifice, peace and Holy Spirit.  -Rev. Elijah Lovejoy, John 20:19-23 world_mission_sunday_2022.mp3File Size: 27320 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

God would not be fulfilling his purposes FOR US...if he did not fulfill his purposes THROUGH US.  "Do not be afraid. From now on you will be catching people."  -Rev. Elijah Lovejoy epiphany_22.5_lk_5.mp3File Size: 21379 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

Biblical joy is confidence in the goodness of God, regardless of circumstances.   -Rev. Elijah Lovejoy epiphany_22.2_luke_4.mp3File Size: 25673 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

"Simeon took Jesus up in his arms and blessed God and said, “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.”  Luke 2:28-32, Rev. Elijah Lovejoy christmas_202 [...]

"Blessed be that Child, Who gladdened Bethlehem today! Blessed be the Babe Who made manhood young again today! Blessed be the Fruit, Who lowered Himself to our famished state! Blessed be the Good One, Who suddenly enriched our necessities and supplied our needs!"  St. Ephraim the Syrian, 303-379 A.D. christmas_2021.1_st._ephraim.mp3File Size: 8559 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]