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Month: July 2026

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 …

The Gospel of John – Chapter 15 – Session 17 – Pastor Chris Black

Last week we went through chapter 14 which records Jesus comforting His disciples before His death, assuring them that He is going to prepare a place for them in the Father’s house and that He is the way, the truth, and the life. He teaches that knowing Him means knowing the Father, promises that those who love Him will keep His commandments, and assures them that the Holy Spirit—the Advocate—will come to teach, guide, and remind them of His words. Jesus also gives His followers peace that is different from the world’s peace, encouraging them not to be troubled or afraid as He prepares them for His departure

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.