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You Promised: I Am with You

April 19, 2026 – You Promised: You Will Hear My Voice – In John 10:22-30, Jesus is questioned by Jewish leaders during Hanukkah at the Temple regarding his identity as the Messiah. He states that his works, done in his Father’s name, already testify to who he is, but they do not believe because they are not his sheep. Jesus promises his followers eternal life and security, declaring that no one can snatch them out of his or the Father’s hand, concluding, “I and the Father are one”.

Love on Display

December 21, 2025 – Love on Display –
Matthew 1:18-25 explains the miraculous, virgin birth of Jesus, highlighting His divine identity as God’s Son and the promised Messiah, who will save His people from sin, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy (Isaiah 7:14) about “Immanuel” (God with us) through Joseph’s faithful obedience to an angel’s dream. This passage establishes Jesus’s unique nature, His saving mission, and God’s faithfulness…

Guide Us to Your Perfect Light

January 5 , 2025 - Guide Us to Your Perfect Light - Matthew 2:1-12Speaker: Rev. Jimmy Criddle The story teaches us that Jesus is our King and we should put him first in our life. The Magi could collude with King Herod, but for them Jesus Christ is greater...

Grace – Three Parables

September 1, 2024 - Three Parables - Matthew 13:44-46 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and reburied; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is...

Welcome Strangers

December 10, 2023 - Welcome Strangers - Matthew 2:1-12 This message focuses on the Wisemen present in the birth story of Jesus. These “strangers from the east” were welcomed by Mary and Joseph. How can we follow their example to build relationships with the...

Seeing the King

November 16, 2023 - Seeing the King Christ The King Sunday Prayer of Confession God of glory, we do not always see your gloryin the world around us.When we see a person in need,it is not easy to look him in the eye.When we hear a cry for help,it is not easy...