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Why The Wind is Blowing So Strong – Pastor Chris Black

In every gospel where these two events occur (the great storm on Galilee and the Gadarene maniac) they occur right next two each other; which tells me they belong together. When Jesus told his disciples to get into the ship so they could pass over to the other side, he knew where and why he was headed. He knew this man was waiting on the other side of Galilee. He knew his condition and that he would deliver him from demon possession. He knew this man was the key to shedding light in a region dominated by darkness. Jesus was about to invade and assault the devil’s territory, but getting there was difficult.

The Gospel of John Session 21- Chapter 19 – Pastor Chris Black

Last time we went through chapter 18. John chapter 18 records the betrayal, arrest, denial, and trial of Jesus Christ. The narrative shifts from Jesus’ intimate final prayers with His disciples to the chaotic and unjust events leading directly to His crucifixion. Throughout the chapter, John highlights Jesus’ total divine control, dignity, and willingness to fulfill God’s plan.

Why I Love Israel – Pastor Chris Black

Chapter 11 of the book of Romans deals with the future of Israel as a nation. Paul addresses the question “Has God cast away his people?” In other words, “Is God totally and completely done with the nation of Israel?” He wastes not time in saying “God forbid”. Then the remainder of this chapter explains where Israel is today spiritually, how they got there, how the Gentiles have benefited from their rejection of Christ, and how ultimately God will save them

Kingdom Stewardship – Pastor Chris Black

This parable is about stewardship. In the Bible, stewardship means managing God’s creation and resources as a caretaker rather than an owner. The core idea is that God owns everything, and humans are the managers appointed to care for His world, time and gifts.
Psalm 24:1 The earth is the LORD’S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

The Gospel of John Chapter 17 – Pastor Chris Black

Last time we went through chapter 16 where Jesus delivers a crucial segment of his farewell discourse to prepare his disciples for his imminent death, resurrection, and ascension. He speaks directly about the promise of the Holy Spirit, the inevitability of persecution, and his final victory over the world. John 16 serves to comfort a grieving group of disciples by promising that Christ’s departure brings the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit, a direct connection to God the Father, and a guaranteed ultimate victory over earthly hardships.

Seek First the Kingdom of God: When It Comes to Others – Pastor Chris Black

American culture has progressively shifted toward hyper-individualism and inward self-focus. Hyper-individualism is an extreme cultural and social mindset that prioritizes the personal freedom, rights and desires of the singular self over collective well-being and community responsibility. It’s a technical way to say that the rule of the day has become selfishness. For decades now the bookstores and daytime talk shows focused on one topic, self! Self-help, self-evaluation, self-preservation, self-expression, and ultimately self-glorification has created a “me first” mentality that is …

Seek First the Kingdom of God in Your Workplace – Pastor Chris Black

In our series “Seek first the kingdom of God” we restate every week that that phrase means with the highest priority we seek to bring every are of life under God’s rule. We that are saved, have changed kingdoms. The kingdom of darkness was living for the glory and pleasure of self but now that we’re saved, we’ve entered the spiritual realm of God’s kingdom, and He has definite commands for how life is to be lived in all areas. We’ve looked at marriage and home life under God’s rule, now the scriptures turn to a different realm of life, our workplace life.

Seek First the Kingdom of God: In Your Home

In our series “Seek first the kingdom of God” last week we dealt with God’s rule for marriage. This week I want to bring you a message about seeking God’s kingdom first in your home. Again, this means to come into alignment with God’s rule over every area of life. The first portion of scripture we read has to do with singleness. What to do if you’re a Christian and you’re not married. Being single offers you the unique advantage of

Seek First The Kingdom of God – Pastor Chris Black

This scripture is a portion of Jesus’s sermon on the mount which is a kingdom message. What he is dealing with here is that we cannot faithfully serve two masters because our true allegiance will always favor one above the other. The masters contrasted are God and mammon. Mammon is an Aramaic term that means “wealth or material possessions that you put your trust in”. It’s not a sin to have wealth or material possessions as long as you don’t look to them for your security.