The Holy Scriptures often say things that seem paradoxical. One example is to be exalted in the Kingdom of God we must humble ourselves. Today's message deals with another paradox. We are to deny ourselves, to consider ourselves crucified with Christ and yet the point is that we are to live fully alive in Jesus Christ. Jesus came to give us life and life more abundantly. It's about Life!

How many of us wrestle with feeling like we are not enough? The answer is not found in us. The answer is found in Jesus. It is in Him that we are complete. He completed His work. He completes us. What ever we lack He is! We are complete in Him.

Paul wrote of having the "full assurance of faith," being fully convinced and confident in the Lord. Today's message is an encouragement to pursue and hold that firm and full assurance that "He who promised is faithful" no matter the circumstance you find yourself in today.

You have probably more going for you as a New Covenant Christian than anyone under the Old Covenant ... that is if you have received Jesus as the Supreme Authority of your life.

What actually happens spiritually when you receive Jesus Christ as Lord? Pastor Tim shares about the transfer of kingdoms that Jesus made possible for you.

Hear an encouraging message of Peter's release related to us in Acts 12. The chains fell off and the gate is open. Let's get going!

God gave bread from heaven to sustain His people in the wilderness. They called it manna. In the New Testament, Jesus came as the true Bread from heaven. Living Bread that gives us life.

Jesus Christ was baptized by the prophet John the Baptist. It is said that this event marked the inauguration of His ministry. This significant event not only marked the beginning of His ministry and initiated the fulfillment of all righteousness but it stands as an example for all who would follow Him. In today's message, Cheryl Truitt presents the significance of baptism, His and ours.

You can find the extended three-part teaching entitled The Significance of Baptism mentioned in this episode on The Orchard Bible Study website using the following link http://www.theorchardministry.org/audiovideo-archive.html Scroll down to the episodes from February 11, 18, and 25, 2023.

We are commanded to love, to abide in the love of Jesus Christ. Pastor Tim Parker shares today about the need for us to demonstrate the love of God. After his message today, Cheryl Truitt shares the demonstration of the love of Jesus through mission work.

You will be blessed as well by Samantha Setzer singing her father's original song entitled: Cry on Me by Tim Setzer.

Union Street Meeting House in partnership with The Orchard Bible Study is giving a Jesus Film kit to ZERA Mission Africa for the work of sharing Christ among unreached people groups in Ghana. Today we prayed over this project and the Vista 500 (Jesus Film kit) that is being sent to Ghana in early August. Below are ways you may connect with the work of Jesus Film Project.

The Jesus Film Project https://www.jesusfilm.org/about/

Renew World Outreach is the arm of the Jesus Film Project that supplies the equipment https://renewoutreach.org/

Jesus Film App download https://www.jesusfilm.org/tools/app/

Jesus said you can identify His disciples by the love they live. Paul wrote that we could give all our goods to the poor but if we don't do it out of love, we have accomplished nothing. Listen to P. Tim's message discussing love as the essential evidence of the disciples of Christ.