First Colony Bible Chapel: Recent Episodes
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John Tillery spoke on November 19, 2023 Pointing out that Jesus came to those who knew their need. ( John 9:39-41)
JR Hand spoke on November 12, 2023 pointing out that belief is the focal point of these verses. John 9:35-38
Pavan Rajagopal spoke on November 5, 2023 showing how this passage exhorts the listener to accept Jesus as their personal Savior. It also exhorts all believers to become disciples and witnesses of Christ. (John 9:24-34)
John Tillery spoke on October 29, 2023 telling us that we must understand that the Jews (Scribes and Pharisees) had already decided that Jesus was not the Messiah and therefore he must be killed. (John 9:18-23)
John Tillery spoke on October 22, 2023 showing how this passage proves that Jesus is the Son of God, Lord of the Sabbath, and rightful heir to the throne of David. (John 9:13-17)
John Tillery spoke on October 15, 2023 pointing out that in this passage we observe that the seeing became blind while the blind had become seeing. (John 9:8-12)
Ken Bowman spoke on October 8, 2023 pointing out that this passage contains the sixth of the seven miraculous signs found in the book of John. (John 9:1-7)
John Tillery spoke on October 1, 2023 emphasizing that this passage contains one of the most (if not the most) triumphant proclamation that Jesus ever made. Jesus' timeless presence is in view here. (John 8:48-59)
Jon Tillery spoke on September 24, 2023 showing the following to be true: if you continue in His Word you are truly HIs disciples and will know the Truth that will make you free. This relationship is not from a natural bloodline. (John 8:30-47)
JR Hand spoke on September 17, 2023 pointing out that this section emphasizes the truth that there is a great chasm between this sinful life and the Eternal Heaven. and that Christ is the only bridge across that chasm. (John 8:21-30)
Benoy Benny spoke on September 10, 2023 seeing four things that Jesus is. He is: God, Judge exposing deeds of darkness, the Savior of the world, and the Light of life. (John 8:12-20)
John Tillery spoke on September 3, 2023 showing us from the text that the focus was not on the adulteress woman but rather on the people who were judging the Messiah in order to arrest and kill Him. (John 7:53-8:11)
John Tillery spoke on August 27, 2023 showing how this passage showed that Jesus was beyond being a great human teacher. (John 7:40-52)
John Tillery spoke on August 20, 2023 seeing that God is the master incarnational teacher as demonstrated in this passage. (John 7:32-39)
John Tillery spoke on August. 13, 2023 showing how Jesus was teaching and proclaiming the Word of God with authority in this passage. (John 7:25-31)
Pavan Rajagopal spoke on August 6, 2023 pointing out three things in this passage. They are: Jesus teachings are not human opinion, we can be sure that His teaching is from God, and an exhortation to stop judging solely by external appearances. (John 7:14-24)
Jon Preston spoke on July 30, 2023 pointing out that the people in this passage were asking the wrong question about Jesus. "Where is He?' They and we should be asking "Who is Jesus?". (John 7:10-13)
Daniel Lopez spoke on July 23, 2023 showing 3 main themes in this passage: Unbelief, Time, and The World's Issue. (John 7:1-9)
John Tillery spoke on July 16, 2023 showing how Jesus wants people to have Eternal Salvation, not just the miracles. (John 6:60-71)
John Tillery spoke on July 9, 2023 imploring all to seek Jesus for the right reason, Eternal Life. We also find Jesus' first major "I Am" statement here. (John 6:22-59)
John Tillery spoke on July 2, 2023 realizing that sometimes we all are overburdened with fear. Jesus is our "safe place" as revealed in this passage. (John 6:15-21)
JR Hand spoke on June 25, 2023 showing that in this passage Jesus: confirmed that He was God, clarified that He was the bread of life, and called the new testament church to spiritually feed each other. (John 6:1-14)
Ken Bowman spoke on June 18, 2023 showing how this passage contains five reasons people give for rejecting Jesus. (John 5:40-47)
John Tillery spoke on June 11, 2023 showing that there were more than 3 witnesses to His Messiahship in this passage so that we might believe in Him and His finished saving work. (John 5:31-40)
John Tillery spoke on June 5, 2023 showing that you cannot accept Jesus as a good moral teacher and at the same time reject Him as the Messiah. (John 5:21-30)
Roy Huddle spoke on May 28, 2023 showing how this passage reveals something of the working relationship between Jesus and HIs Heavenly Father. (John 5:16-20)
John Tillery spoke May 21, 2023 showing how there are two examples of tunnel vision in this passage. (John 5: 9-15)
John Tiller Spoke on May 14, 2023 pointing out among other things that even in the desert God can provide water and that God is faithful even when we are abandoned by others. (Genesis 16:1-16)
Pavan Rajagopal spoke on May 7, 2023 pointing out that we all have to make the choice whether to obey or reject Jesus. (John 5:1-9)
John Tillery spoke on April 30, 2023 teaching that there are six specific signs in John pointing to the person of Jesus. The seventh is found in Matthew 16: 1-4. (John 4:54)
John Tillery spoke on April 23, 2023 pointing out that only real risks test the reality of our belief. (John 4:46-54)
Ken Bowman spoke on April 16, 2023 showing how this passage could be outlined into three parts: the Background, the Amazing Statement, and the Reception. (John 4:43-45)
John Tillery spoke on April 9, 2023 emphasizing how important it is to understand what the text really says. (John 4:27-42)
Michael Dubberly spoke on April 2, 2023 pointing out that in this passage we see Jesus' first self revelation of Himself as Savior. (John 4:1-26)
J.R. Hand spoke on March 26, 2023 pointing out that while God hates pride, the church doesn't really take the sin of pride seriously. (John 3:22-36)
John Tillery spoke on March 23, 2023 showing that one cannot enter the kingdom of God by reforming ourself. Being reborn is the only way. (John 3:1-21)
John Tillery spoke on March 12, 2023 showing us Jesus asserting His rightful authority. (John 2:13-25)
Pavan Rajagopal spoke on March 5, 2023 showing us from the Scriptures when and how we should ask God for things and how we can be sure He will respond. (John 2:1-12)
John Tillery spoke on February 26, 2023 showing how Jesus is the ladder formed from heaven to earth and the door that is the entrance to eternal life. There is no other way we can be saved. (John 1:50-51)
John Tillery spoke on February 19, 2023, pointing out that our job is to bring people to Jesus and let Him do the convincing. Also, that God wants us to accept and love others without prejudice. (John 1:43-49)
John Tillery spoke on February 12, 2023 asking the question "Have you come to Christ?" You need this relationship before you can lead others to Christ. (John 1:40-42)
John Tillery spoke on February 5, 2023 showing that in this scripture John the Baptist seems to be indicating "I must decrease, and He must increase". (John 1: 35-39)
John Tilllery spoke on January 29,2023 pointing to the earth-shattering truth that Jesus' sacrifice would take away the sin of the world. (John 1:29-34)
John Tillery spoke on January 22, 2023 showing that John the Baptist clearly deflected attention from himself to Jesus. (John 1:19-28)
John Tillery spoke on January 15, 2023 pointing out that the Majesty of God was contained in humility within Mary's womb. (John 1:14-18)
John Tillery spoke on January 8, 2023 showing how John the Baptist is presented here in connection with Jesus coming to earth. (John 1:6-13)
John Tillery spoke on January 1, 2023 showing that the theme of the Gospel of John is "who is Jesus?". (John 1: 1-5)
John Tillery spoke on December 25, 2022 reminding us that hope is the confident expectation of God's work in the future. (Isaiah 40:1-5)
John Tillery spoke on December 18, 2022, pointing out that we can know somewhat about the future by looking at the past. (Luke 2:8-14)
Dan Kachikis spoke on December 11, 2022 reminding us that we do not worship God's promise of the Messiah. We do worship God who made the promise and Jesus who fulfilled the promise. (Isaiah 11:1)
Nate Bramsen spoke on December 4, 2022 showing how everything flows from the Christmas story. (Matthew 1:18-25)
John Tillery spoke on November 27, 2022 answering the question: "Why was Messiah needed?". (Genesis 3:15)
John Tillery spoke on November 20, 2022 finishing the study of Paul in 2 Timothy by pointing out that Paul's last words were concerning five principles of relationships. (2 Timothy 4:9-22)
John Tillery spoke on November 13, 2022 saying that in this section Paul shows us how we should live and die as believers in Christ. (2 Timothy 4:5-8)
John Tillery spoke on November 6, 2022 showing that this passage contains the most solemn words in all scripture. (2 Timothy 4:1-4)
John Tillery spoke on October 30, 2022 pointing out that we need standards by which to live in order to please God. These are not found in the local newspaper. They are found in the Word of God (Jesus) and the Word of God (Written). (2 Timothy 3:14-17)
Ken Bowman spoke on October 22, 2022 showing that Christians can cope with difficulties in this world by remembering Paul's examples and trusting scripture. (2 Timothy 3:10-13)
John Tillery Spoke on October 16, 2022 in a special service exhorting us to take a stand and count on God as we live and to anticipate Jesus' glorious return in triumph. (1 KIngs 18:19-43 and Luke 17:24-25)
John Tillery spoke on October 16, 2022 pointing out that the church has been living in the "last days" ever since Pentecost. (2 Timothy 3:1-9)
John Tillery spoke on October 10, 2022 showing that Paul tell us how to handle controversies and disagreements in a Godly way. (2 Timothy 2:23-26)
JR Hand spoke on October 2, 2022 showing how this passage can be a stumbling block or a light to our walk on this earth. (2 Timothy 2:20-22)
John Tillery spoke on September 27, 2022 showing that Paul gives 4 charges to Timothy: remember who you are in Christ, labor for accurateness in handling the Scripture, avoid complicity with heresy, and don't panic, God is in control. (2 Timothy 2:14-19)
John Tillery spoke on September 19, 2022 showing from this passage that Believers are called to suffer in battle in this world against Satan. (2 Timothy 2:3-13)
John Tillery spoke on September 11, 2022 pointing out that our mission of guarding the Treasure that God has given us can only be carried out by the power of the Holy Spirit. (2 Timothy 1:14-2:2)
John Tillery spoke on September 4, 2022 pointing out that we can only gain strength to endure persecution from God. It is not from ourselves. (2 Timothy 1:8-13)
Ken Bowman spoke on August 28, 2022 pointing out that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the only true promise of life. (2 Timothy 1:1-7)
John Tillery spoke on August 21, 2022 pointing out that among other things Paul was urging Timothy to actions: flee, pursue, fight, and grasp as he lives out the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
John Tillery spoke on August 14, 2022 pointing out that Godliness is morality coupled with a zealous devotion to God and that genuine Godliness is contentment. (1 Timothy 6:6-10)
John Tillery spoke on August 7, 2022 talked about the first two verses of this passage where Paul does not say anything about the institution of slavery. He does address the appropriate behavior of those who are living within that institution. (1 Timothy 6:1-5)
Dan Kachikis spoke on July 31, 2022 pointing out that the elders are the second group mentioned in this chapter who are to be supported appropriately by the local church. Paul's charge to Timothy is to maintain the practice of God's truth without bias or partiality. (1 Timothy 5:17-25)
Pavan Rajagopal spoke on July 24, 2022 showing how this passage regarding the care for widows groups them into 4 parts: True widows, Those with able relatives, Those who are self indulgent, and Those who are older or younger. (1 Timothy 5:1-16)
John Tillery spoke on July 17, 2022 showing that the text describes how a church shepherd must not be disrespectful, authoritarian, or autocratical. Rather they must accurately proclaim the Word of God and set a good example. (1 Timothy 4:11-16)
John Tillery spoke on July 10, 2022 showing how the text tells us what kind of a man or woman one needs to be in order to make a positive impact on others. (1 Timothy 4:6-10)
JR Hand spoke on July 3, 2022 showing the Who, What, and Where of the Christian life (battle). (1 Timothy 4:1-5)
Jerry Mattix spoke on June 26, 2022 bringing us up to date on their ministry based in Northern Cypress. He also showed the comparison between the Old and New Testament Covenants. (1 Corinthians 3:7, 13-18)
Dan Kachikis spoke on June 19, 2022, pointing out that Jesus Christ is the mystery of Godliness. Also, truth is a relationship with Jesus and that produces real joy. (1 Timothy 3:16)
John Tillery spoke on June 12, 2022 showing how these verses are the hinge-pin in this book between duties and inner life. There are three metaphors presenting the Church as: a family, an assembly or gathering, and as a pillar or bulwark. (1 Timothy 3:14-15)
John Tillery spoke on June 5, 2022 indicting that among other things deacons must not be deliberate deceivers. (1 Timothy 3:8-13)
Daniel Lopez spoke on May 29, 2022 walking through how this passage shows us how to recognize those who are qualified to be Elders in the local Church. (1 Timothy 3:1-7)
Ken Bowman spoke on May 22, 2020 pointing out that we can be spiritually equal but still serve different roles within the Church. (1 Timothy 2:8-15)
John Tillery spoke on May 15, 2022 pointing out that at all times but particularly in the face of persecution the most significant thing is to pray for our leaders' salvation. (1 Timothy 2:1-8)
Dan Kachikis spoke on May 8, 2022 admonishing the individuals in the Church to : hold fast, fight the good warfare, and hold in faith good consciousness. (1 Timothy 1:18-20)
John Tillery spoke on May 1, 2022 pointing out that the examined life is worth living. (1 Timothy 1:12-17)
John Tillery spoke on March 24, 2022 showing us that how we live our lives is according to simple principles such as "this is the Bible". (1 Timothy 1:1-11)
John Tillery spoke on April 17, 2022 showing that everyone needs the truth of the Resurrection and that the Resurrection is the most important doctrine in scripture. (1 Corinthians 15:1-20)
Pavan Rajakopal spoke on April 10, 2022 seeing four things in this passage: Preparation for the ride, Actual ride, Cleansing of the temple, Healings and praise from children. (Matthew 21:1-17)
John Tillery spoke on April 3, 2022 reminding us that we are commanded to be working together in life and in the church. (2 Thessalonians 3:6-18)
John Tillery spoke on March 27, 2022 exhorting us to awake! We are at war and the culminating point of Christianity is upon us. All Believers are equipped for and commanded to serve in this battle by God. (2Thessalonians 2:13)
Dan Kachikis spoke on March 20, 2022 urging us to be: sure of, stirred by, and stable in the facts of Christ's return. (2 Thessalonians 2:1-12)
John Tillery spoke on March 13, 2022 reminding us that we all need relief from: physical ailments, financial downturns, and relational disappointments. Essentially we need relief from The Fall. Relief only comes from our hope in God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Thessalonians 1:1-12)
John Tillery spoke on March 6, 2022 admonishing that we dare not fake authenticity in three areas: Acting toward our church leadership, Living with other believers and, Responding to situations where God has put us. (1 Thessalonians 5:12-28)
John Tillery spoke on February 27, 2022 presenting 3 ways to view history:that it is a cyclical process going nowhere, that it is a linear process going nowhere, or the biblical view of a linear process going somewhere. (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11)
John Tillery spoke on February 20, 2022 showing from the passage that the only grounds for our hope when confronted with death lies in Jesus Christ our Lord. (1 Thessalonians 4:12-18)
JR Hand spoke on February 13, 2022 urging us to choose the truth of Christ's return to give us hope, comfort and purpose in our lives. (1 Thessalonians 4:1-12)
Dan Kachikis spoke on February 6, 2022 showing from the Scripture the importance of our Faith, our Glory, and His coming. (1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13
John Tillery spoke on January 30, 2022 pointing out that one thing remains unchanged and unchangeable, the Bible. It always applies to every situation. (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16)
John Tillery spoke on January 23, 2022 explaining that we are not walking worthy of our calling to gain but because we have been given Eternal Life in Christ. (1Thessalonians 2:1-12)
On January 16, 2022 Pavan Rajakopal spoke pointing out that the four things that can change our lives for God are: The power of His word, the work of the Holy Spirit, full conviction, and lives that back it all up. (1 Thessalonians 1:4-10)
On January 9, 2022 John Tillery spoke and pointed out that the 3 things that are essential for spiritual life are: the work of faith, the labor of love, and the steadfastness of hope. (1 Thessalonians 1:1-3)
On January 2, 2022 John Tillery spoke and reminded us that the pandemic and other disturbing world circumstances have not changed God's character or the strategy of how He deals with the world. As individuals and as a local church we are evaluated by Him based on who we are rather than what we do. (Galatians 4:4-6)
John Tillery spoke on December 26, 2021 pointing out that we were not created to die. Death is the result of sin. Through Christ we can have eternal spiritual life. The most important question is "have you trusted Him for Redemption and Eternal Life?" (Luke 2:21-39)
John Tillery spoke on December 19, 2021 pointing out that silence does not mean the absence of Truth or that God is not moving in our lives or the lives of others. (Luke 1:1-25)
Rick Nohr spoke on December 12, 2021 looking at: the passage background, The Sign of Christmas, and how we respond to The Sign of Christmas today. (Isaiah 7:1-17)
Dan Kachikis spoke on December 5, 2021 pointing out that light has something to do with hope and that God gives us that light through prophecy which leads to personal hope and peace.
John Tillery spoke on November 28, 2021 saying that even though there was 400 years of silence between the Old and New Testaments God was working to arrange things perfectly for the coming of His Son Jesus. He works in our lives the same way. (Daniel 2, 8, 11 ....)
John Tillery spoke on November 21, 2021 showing us that the Jews in this passage saw no value in a relationship with God but there is great value. The value to those who serve God is eternal. (Malachi 3:13-4:6)
Will Garnes spoke on November 14, 2021 reminding us of the three T's of the Christian life: Tithe, Talent, and Time. (Malachi 3:6-12)
Dan Kachikis spoke on November 7, 2021 showing us that the best protection against a bitter heart is a correct understanding of God's love. (Malachi 2:17-3:6)
John Tillery spoke on October 31, 2021 pointing out that the broken and improper marriage relationships were symptoms of the root cause, their disloyalty to God (Malachi 2:10-16)
spoke on October 17, 2021 reminding us that God continually expresses His fidelity to us
Phil Boom spoke on October 10, 2021 pointing out that God has standards and is generous but will not negotiate outside His standards
John Tillery spoke on October 3, 2021 showing us an example of the principle "bad company ruins good morals". (2 Chronicles 24; 1 Corinthians 15:32-34)
John Tillery spoke on September 26, 2021 showing that God is in the business of turning broken things into something beautiful. (2 Chronicles 29)
John Tillery spoke oh September 19, 2021 drawing examples from the Old Testament that apply today saying for instance that our earthly weapons will do us no good in spiritual battles for example. (2 Chronicles 20:1-30)
Dan Kachikis spoke on September 12, 2021 showing that all through the Bible God has procedures that need to be followed. One those in the New Testament is the consistent and practical use of church functional gifts including the Evangelist. (2 Chronicles 26, Ephesians 4:11)
Ken Bowman spoke on September 5, 2021 asking us "are you hitting God's marks in your Christian life?" (1 Kings 1-11)
John Tillery spoke on August 29, 2021 showing us the most tender moment in David's life. (2 Samuel 23:13-17)
Nate Bramsen spoke on August 22, 2021 showing us that there were three reasons Jonah was sleeping in the bottom of the boat. They fall into the categories of: Authority, Apathy, and Affection. (Jonah 1:1-10)
Will Garnes spoke on August 15, 2021 reminding us that Jesus already won the battle against Satan. We stand against Satan based on this fact and are fully equipped. (Ephesians 6:10-24)
Pavan Rajagopal Spoke on August 8, 2021 pointing out how this passage teaches that the Christian life is about: respect for authority, submitting to one another, and walking in love. (Ephesians 6:1-9)
John Tillery spoke on August 1, 2021 explaining: Submission, Headship, Love, and Respect. (Ephesians 5:22-33)
John Tillery spoke on July 25, 2021 pointing out that God is calling all Christians for the seventh time in Ephesians to live a holy life. (Ephesians 5:15-21)
John Tillery spoke on July 18, 2021 pointing out that the standard of how He loved and lived and forgives is our standard concerning ourselves and others. (Ephesians 5:1-14)
Ken Bowman spoke on July 11, 2021 pointing out specific ways that we are to be living the Christian life. (Ephesians 4:25-32)
Will Garnes spoke on July 4, 2021 exhorting Christians to live out their Christian lives in love. (Ephesians 4:17-24)
John Tillery spoke on Jun 27, 2021 emphasizing that everyone must exercise their spiritual gift for the church to be strong. (Ephesians 4:7-16)
John Tillery spoke on June 20, 2021 pointing out that being a man and being tender are not mutually exclusive concepts. (1 Samuel 1:1-29)
John Tillery spoke on June 13, 2021 showing that our vertical relationship with God is the guide and power to keep our horizontal relationship with each other in proper balance. (Ephesians 4:1-6)
Phil Guikema spoke on June 6, 2021 showing how Christ's ministry focused on evangelism. (Luke 19:10)
Dan Kachikis spoke on May 30, 2021 pointing out from this section that being a disciple is earth shakingly simple and that the goal is to glorify God. (Ephesians 3:14)
John Tillery spoke on May 23, 2021 showing that the mystery fin this section of Scripture was not something to be figured out by man's mind. It is something to be accepted. (Ephesians 3:1-13)
John Tillery spoke on May 16, 2021 showing us that this passage in Ephesians describes 5 hammer blows followed by 4 wonders that Christ has accomplished for us. (Ephesians 2:11-22)
John Tillery spoke on May 9, 2021 showing us that there is no hopelessness with God, His resources are unlimited, and His timing is perfect as He meets us at the "end of our rope".
Cornelius Davis spoke on May 2, 2021 answering questions such as: "Why am i here?", "What purpose do I have?", "Are people good in and of themselves?", "What do I need to do to be saved?", and "How can I hear You say "good and faithful servant"?". (Ephesians 2:1-10)
John Tillery spoke on April 25, 2021 showing us that the eyes of our hearts are illuminated by the light of life through Christ. (Ephesians 1:15-23)
Pavan Rajagopal spoke on April 18, 2021 pointing out that God is proactive not reactive in His dealings with mankind. (Ephesians 1:1-14)
John Tillery spoke on April 11, 2021 encouraging us to be content with: The Lord, righteousness, what you have, and God's gift of Life. (Exodus 20:17)
On April 4, 2021 John Tillery pointed out that Man is uniquely aware of his physical and spiritual death and the awe of his available salvation through Christ. (Matthew 28)
Dan Kachikis spoke on March 28, 2021 showing that because of Jesus' actions we can have have peace in Him when God leads us into unexpected circumstances. (Zechariah 9:9)
John Tillery spoke on March 22, 2021 pointing out that deceit in the mind results in lies from the mouth. (Exodus 20:16)
John Tillery spoke on Mach 14, 2021 pointing out that this commandment is the root of all known societies and that its foundation is the fact that God is the owner of all things
John Tillery spoke on March 7, 2021 looking at the commandment through the windows of John 8 and Matthew 5 seeing that in justice Jesus Christ always remembers mercy through His Sacrifice on the cross. (Exodus 20:14)
John Tillery spoke on February 28, 2021 explaining that this commandment was against murder which is the intentional premeditated malicious taking of human life. He went on to explain the practical application of this commandment. (Exodus 20:13
John Tillery spoke on February 21, 2021 showing that the authority of parents has less to do with tradition or culture than it does with God given authority. (Exodus 20:12)
John Tillery Spoke on February 14, 2021 showing that the most important commandment as defined by Jesus is a positive one. (Mark 12:28-34)
John Tillery spoke on February 7, 2021 answering the question of "what is it and how does it apply today?"(Exodus 20:8-11)
Nate Bramsen spoke on January 31, 2021 showing us from God's Word what's in the enemy's playbook and asked the question "where are these strategies being used on you?" (Genesis 3:1-13)
John Tillery spoke on January 17, 2021 pointing out that our desire for predictability drives us to alter our image of God to idolatry. (Exodus 20:4-6)
John Tillery Spoke on January 24, 2021 showing us five ways the third commandment is broken. (Exodus 20:7)
John Tillery spoke on January 10, 2021 pointing out that when we are going through a spiritual wilderness is when we are most likely to be tempted. To overcome we must listen to who God is, what God has done, and what our response should be. (Exodus 20:3)
John Tillery spoke on January 3, 2021 showing that God's metric for the church revolves around maturing believers into the likeness of Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 4:11-16)
John Tillery spoke on December 27, 2020 showing us that the selection of Joseph to care for Jesus was not an afterthought by God. (Matthew 1:18-25)
John Tillery spoke on December 20, 2020 showing us from Scripture that we have joy because God is not dead nor does He sleep. (Philippians 3:1-14)
Ken Bowman spoke on December 13, 2020 showing us that being rooted and grounded in God's love enables the Believer to live in God's love moment by moment. (Ephesians 3:14-21)
John Tillery spoke on December 7, 2020 pointing out that life only has meaning when we have hope that neither suffering, circumstances, nor death itself cannot destroy, that is Jesus Christ. (Romans 15:7-13)
John Tillery spoke on November 29, 2020 pointing out that there are three ways for the believer to respond to the book of Revelation: worship, proclaim, and faithful service. (Revelation 22:6-21)
John Tillery spoke on November 22, 2020 pointing out that the resurrection power of the living water from Christ gives hope to even the lifeless, hope to the hopeless, courage to the discouraged, and peace to the anxious. (Revelation 22:1-5)
John Tillery Spoke on November 8, 2020 pointing out that 1000 years of complete peace, prosperity, and blessing with Satan and all his demonic hosts completely restrained will demonstrate to all humans and the heavenly host that we belong to a fallen race. (Revelation 20:1-15)
Will Garnes Spoke on November 1, 2020 asking us to look back at October 31, 1517 when Martin Luther made two basic foundation points for the Christian Church that we must still follow today. (James 2:14-26)
Rick Nohr spoke on October 25, 2010 asking: who gets disappointed with God, what do you ask for, and what action do you take? (Psalm 13)
Micah Tuttle spoke on October 18, 2020 exhorting us to not stop at the gate but to go in to a living relationship with God through Jesus Christ. (Acts 3: 1-10)
Daniel Lopez spoke on October 11, 2020 showing that this passage is the fulfillment of many Old Testament prophecies concerning Messiah. Revelation 19:17-21
John Tillery spoke on October 4, 2020 pointing out that Jesus follows His Righteous Character in all things. When He came to earth the first time He was judged by the wicked. When He comes the second time He will judge the wicked. (Revelation 19: 11-16)
John Tillery spoke on September 27, 2020 pointing to this passage to show that the old wine of the law was done and the new wine of God's grace has come. (Revelation 19:6-10)
John Tillery spoke on September 20, 2020 pointing out that man was created to worship God. This function was corrupted by the fall and remains that way. (Revelation 17, 18)
John Tillery Spoke on September 13, 2020 pointing out that Revelation 17 and 18 unfold like a set of Russian nesting dolls. (Revelation 17, 18)
John Tillery spoke on September 6, 2020 showing us that based on the Bible the knowledge and experience of God's judgement will not change the human condition. (Revelation 16:8-21)
John Tillery spoke on August 30, 2020 describing sinners in the hands of a just and angry God. (Revelation 16:1-7)
John Preston spoke on August 23, 2020 introducing the last series of plagues bringing God's measured wrath to completeness. (Revelation 15:1-8)
John Tillery spoke on August 16, 2020 contrasting Christ's coming to earth the first time with His coming the second time. First in obedience, second in command; first to sow, second to reap; first in grace, second in wrath. Revelation 14:14-20
Ken Bowman spoke on August 9, 2020 describing the messages of the three angels as follows: first angel - the Eternal Gospel, second angel - Fallen Babylon, third angel - Judgement. Revelation 14:6-13
John Tillery spoke on August 2,, 2020 showing God's statement in the midst of horrible pain that He is in redeeming control of all things. (Revelation 14:1-5)
Dan Kachikis spoke on July 26, 2020 showing us that no matter how successful Satan seems to be, God is still in charge. (Revelation 13:11-18)
Pavan Rajagopal spoke on July 19, 2020 revealing a dragon, beasts, the world, the saints, and God. (Revelation 13:1-10)
John Tillery spoke on July 12, 2020 opening the most profound mystery ever revealed. (1 Corinthians 15:51-58)
On July 5, 2020 John Tillery showed us from the Bible that it is crystal clear that Christ can return at any moment. (2 Thessalonians 2:1-7)
On June 28, 2020 John Tillery encouraged us with the promise from the bible that Christ will usher the Kingdom in quickly according to His time. (Daniel 12)
On June 21, 2020 Dan Kachikis Showed us that based on the information we have in Daniel 11 the world in chaos is ultimately a spiritual war against Israel. (Daniel 11:1-45)
On June 14, 2020 John Tillery pointed out six awesome things that God is going to do as revealed in Daniel 9. (Daniel 9: 1-27)
On June 7, 2020 Jon Preston pointed out that this portion of Revelation gives us glimpses into the heavenly warfare. (Revelation 12:1-17)
On May 31, 2020 John Tillery continued our look into the future specifically the Tribulation showing from scripture that silence in Heaven is designed to bring people back to Him (Revelation 10:1-11:14)
Dan Kachikis spoke on May 24, 2020 reminding us that we belong to another country and to another King while we endure the things of earth now and in the future. (Revelation 9:13-21)
John Tillery spoke on May 17, 2020 emphasizing while Satan has no compassion for human beings God is still and will continue to restrain him and his angels through the end of the earth. (Revelation 9:1-12)
John Tillery spoke on May 10, 2020 using the story of Jochebed to remind us that in every age motherhood has had its problems. God is the only answer for these problems. (Exodus 2, Hebrews 11)
Dan Kachikis spoke on May 3, 2020 showing that God has prepared a gift for the church which is the expectancy of His coming. (Revelation 8:2-13)
John Tillery spoke on April 26, 2020 pointing out that God is the God of first and last chances. (Revelation 7:1-8:1
Dan Kachikis Spoke on April 19, 2020 Exhorting believers to think about what God is doing in the times the world is living through now and ask ourselves "how does He want me to prepare my heart for these times. (Revelation 6:1-17)
John Tillery spoke on April 12, 2020 showing that Jesus Christ is worthy of the full throttle worship He receives. (Revelation 5:1-14)
Pavan Rajagopal spoke on April 5 2020 showing us that God has ultimate power over man and the earth in the End Times and now. All that is done will ultimately bring glory to Him. (Daniel 7:21-28)
John Tillery Spoke on March 29, 2020 showing that in Revelation 4 we have a behind the scenes look at what is going on in the world at this time as God sees it from His Throne. (Revelation 4:1-11)
Dan Kachikis spoke on March 22, 2020 showing us that the letter in the book of Revelation to the church at Laodicea is a real "wake up call" to the present day church in America (Revelation 3:14-21)
John Tillery spoke on March 15, 2020 showing that our weakness allows His Majesty and Power to be displayed. (Revelation 3:7-13)
Rick Nohr spoke on March 8, 2020 showing us that God's principle for church leadership is a godly team of meh who are humble servant-leaders who are Kingdom minded. (John 13:12-14, Philippians 2:5-8)
John Tillery spoke on March 1, 2020 showing that the at Sardis was populated by the living-dead. (Revelation 3:1-6)
John Tillery spoke on February 23, 2020 describing a church that was commended for their good works but condemned for their tolerance of sexual sin. (Revelation 18-29)
Dan Kachikis spoke on February 9, 2020 showing that it is necessary to know where we are relative to God's plan to be able to understand the theology of this section. (Revelation 2:12-17)
John Tillery Spoke on February 2, 2020 warning us that we as Christians are accepted in today's world but that will not last. (Revelation 2:8-11)
John Tillery Spoke on January 26, 2020 showing that what and who you value determines your future. (Revelation 2:1-7)
John Tillery spoke on January 19, 2020 telling us that in the book of Revelation John is describing things that are impossible to describe in the words of this world. (Revelation 1:9-20)
Dan Kachikis spoke on January 12, 2020 showing us from the Scriptures that the victorious Jesus Christ is coming again. (Danial 7:13)
John Tillery spoke on January 5, 2020 stating that the future shows the answer to the past.(Revelation 1:1-8)
Dan Kachikis spoke on December 29, 2019 showing from the Scriptures that Christianity is in the Lord and who He is and what He means to us. (Ephesians 5:15-20)
John Tillery spoke on December 22, 2019 explaining the meaning of Jesus' dying declaration "it is finished". (Isaiah 61: 1-3)
John Tillery spoke on December 15, 2019 asking how do we view the sign of light that God gave us?(Isaiah 9:2-7)
John Tillery spoke on December 8, 2019 brought the second in the series on the Advent. This passage makes us ask ourselves if we are in control of our own security?(Isaiah 7:10-25)
Ken Bowman spoke on December 1, 2019 introducing a series on the Advent. The first 5 chapters of Isaiah are the key to understanding the promise in chapter 6. (Isaiah 6)
John Tillery spoke on November 24, 2019 showing that through the power of Jesus Christ we are overcomers.(1John 5:1-5)
John Tillery spoke on November 17, 2019 showing us that God has loved us from "before the foundation of the world". (1 John 4:19-21)
Christopher Mattix spoke on November 10, 2019 using the "prodigal son" parable to show a father who loved his son more than his own honor. (Luke 15:11-32)
Dan Kachikis spoke on November 3, 2019 sowing us that God's love in the believer generates obedience to testify of Him. (1 John 4:15-18)
John Tillery spoke on October 27, 2019 showing us that the source of love is God. Love in the believer is a reflection of knowing God. (1 John 4:7-12)
Dan Kachikis spoke on October 20, 2019 showing us that the principles found in 1 John are laid out in the Gospel of John (1 John 3:16-18)
Benoy Benny spoke on October 6, 2019 asking "who is driving your life and your decisions?" (1 John 2:15-17)
John Tillery spoke on September 22, 2019 exhorting Christians to "do as we are told"(1 John 2:3-14)
Dan Kachikis spoke on September 15, 2019 explaining that the return of Christ is built into Peter's writing on the man-woman relationship (1 Peter 3:1-7)
John Tillery spoke on September 8, 2019 showing that because of God's love our new birth is imperishable and eternal through the mind of God. (1 Peter 1:22-25)
John Tillery spoke on September 1, 2019 showing that real contentment is based on the unfailing presence of God. Thus it provides freedom from the dangers of materialism (Hebrews 13:5-6)
John Tillery spoke on August 25, 2019 showing that the opposite of love is not hate, it is indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy it is indifference. (1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5)
Dan Kachikis spoke on August 11, 2019 showing that real love is impossible to do without the Holy Spirit equipping us and us being engaged with one another
Ken Bowman spoke on August 4, 2019 showing that the secret of being content is not dependent on circumstances, is found in God. It is sourced inward and worked outward. (Philippians 4:10-13)
John Tillery spoke on July 28, 2019 showing how something that was secret in the past is now made known; Christ’s relationship with the Church (Ephesians 5:25-33)
Rob Sullivan spoke on July 21, 2019 showing how recent archaeological digs have reinforced the fact that the Bible is historically correct and is God’s Word. (various Scripture)
John Tillery spoke on June 7, 2019 showing that God’s patient kindness leads to salvation (1 Cor. 13:4)
John Tillery spoke on June 30, 2019 explaining that being truly kind is not a natural human trait. It is a God given fruit of the Holy Spirit. (1 Cor. 13:4)
Ken Bowman Spoke on June 23, 2019 showing that love and envy are mutually exclusive. (1 Cor. 13:4)
Dan Kachikis spoke on June 16, 2019 on the seven reasons why men do not ask for help (1 Cor. 16:13-24).
Guest speaker John Jimo spoke on June 9, 2019 on the subject of the Feasts of the Lord. Specifically, the first of 7 Feast that God initiated which appear throughout the Bible and prophesy the coming of the Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. (Leviticus 23)
John Tillery spoke on June 2, 2019 explaining God’s love is never changing even into eternity. (1 Cor 13:8-12)
John Tillery spoke on May 26, 2019 emphasizing the exercise of Spiritual Gifts without love is useless. (1 Cor 13:7)
Dan Kachikis spoke on May 19, 2019 encouraging us to learn to love with the heart of God by sitting at the Lord’s feet intentionally. (1 Cor 13:6)
Dan Kachikis spoke on May 12, 2019 explaining that God uses irritations in life to shape us to be like Him. (1 Cor 13:5)
John Tillery spoke on May 5, 2019 explaining that Godly love is the controlling mechanism for all Spiritual gifts and their exercise. (1 Cor 12:31b-13:5c)
Guest speaker Micah Tuttle spoke on April 28, 2019 reminding us that we need to believe, persevere, and persist in the power of prayer. (Genesis 32:22-32)
John Tillery spoke on April 21, 2019 regarding the prayer Jesus had in the garden showed a real struggle. (Matthew 26:36-46)
Dan Kachikis spoke on April 14, 2019 reminding us that its about the mission not the method. (Romans 13:8-14)
John Tillery spoke on April 7, 2019 explaining that our past informs our present. (Romans 14:13-16)
John Tillery spoke on March 31, 2019 challenging us to love all because Christ loves all. Think well of all people because they are made in the image of God. Bless our enemies by helping them and praying for their salvation. (Romans 12:14-21)
John Tillery spoke on March 17, 2019 regarding our emotions lead us to believe a lie. God cannot lie, Believe in His Word. (Romans 8:35-39)
Pavan Rajagopal spoke on March 24, 2019 on the subject of what genuine love is: Holy, Humble, and Honoring. (Romans 12:1-10)
John Tillery spoke on March 10, 2019 explaining that love for one another is the anchor for our testimony (John 13:21-38).
Dan Kachikis spoke on March 3, 2019 providing answers to the questions what is Eternal Life and how can we be Born Again. (John 3:1-18)
On February 24, 2019, Ken Bowman spoke about the love of God expressed in the actions of: Jesus, the centurion, the crowd, and His acquaintances. (Luke 23:44-49)
Guest speaker Nate Bramsen spoke on February 17, 2019 encouraging us to seek the word of God when confronted with fear (Psalms 11).
John Tillery spoke on February 10, 2019 reminding us that Jesus is not just a guest in our lives (Luke 7:36-50).
Dan Kachikis spoke on February 3, 2019 on God's urgency to reach the lost (Luke 15:8-10). This is part 2 of 2.
John Tillery spoke on January 27, 2019 about Jesus illustrating God's love for the sinner (Luke 14:34-15:7). This is part 1 of 2.
John Tillery spoke on January 20, 2019 establishing that no one can keep the golden rule (Luke 6:27-38).
Dan Kachikis spoke on January 13, 2019 to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength first. (Matthew 22;39, Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 7:12)
John Tillery spoke on January 6, 2019 from Matthew 5:38-48 emphasizing that Jesus is not talking about criminal behavior here.
John Tillery spoke on December 30, 2018 from Revelation 3:7-10 on the subject that God is Lord of both open and closed doors.
Dan Kachikis spoke on Dec 16, 2018 with the recommendation that you cannot live the Christian life out of both sides of your mouth. Living in God’s Word can keep you centered. (Matthew 7:13-28)
John Tillery spoke on Dec 2, 2018 on the subject of that the chief end of man is not to enjoy leisure (Proverbs 26:16-28).
John Tillery spoke on 11/25/2018 from Proverbs 22:28; 23:11-12 on the subject of landmarks are essential to stable life and Jesus is the eternal landmark.
Dan Kachikis spoke on 11/18/2018 from the Sermon on the Mount imploring us to not approach spiritual gifts with pride or jealousy (Matthew 6:1-23).
John Tillery spoke on 11/11/2018 exhorting us to not shift faith in God’s security to faith in the world’s security.
Dan Kachikis spoke on 11/4/18 on the subject of what it is like to follow Jesus (Matthew 5:17).
John Tillery spoke on 10/28/18 on the subject that self esteem is important but it is not the goal (Proverbs 20:11-12).
Dan Kachikis spoke on 10/14/18 from Luke 6:21 on the Jesus orienting his disciples with the correct attitudes toward life.
John Tillery spoke on 9/30/18 from Proverbs 17:15 to beware of spatial disorientation regarding the Bible's application in the church and in society.
John Tillery spoke on 10/7/18 on the Proverbs recommendation to seek first to understand then to be understood (Proverbs 18:13).
John Tillery spoke on 9/9/2018 regarding the way we communicate has the power to: turn up or turn down anger, wound or heal, inform and benefit, change a minute into a moment (Proverbs 15:1-35).
Dan Kachikis spoke on 9/16/2018 examining the occasion, the purpose, and the guys (Mark 3:7-18).