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June 4, 2023

Abram in Egypt

Abram & Sarai were nomads, always traveling, looking for food and pasture for their animals. When drought came, they moved to Egypt. So this story begins with a famine. Water is a necessity for both mankind and animals. Egypt had the Nile River. Abram told Sarai to lie to Pharaoh about who she was so... Read More

May 28, 2023

The Anabaptist Separation from Zwingli

The movement that became known as Anabaptists was characterized by its focus on Scripture and gatherings of scholars for the purpose of study. These gatherings often included Latin, Hebrew, and Greek scholars, and men trained in theology. This is the kind of group that studied Scripture in Zurich with Zwingli from 1515 to 1523. As... Read More

May 21, 2023

The Meaning of Baptism

Scripture teaches that baptism should follow a response to the proclamation of the good news concerning Christ’s life, teaching, death, and resurrection. According to Rom. 10:8-10, when the Word is preached and the heart believes and the mouth confesses that God raised Jesus from the dead and that Jesus is my Savior and Lord, God... Read More

April 30, 2023

A Drink, A Cake, and A Still Small Voice

This is a message of encouragement for those who are discouraged or feel like they are not on a "mountain top." It is the story of Elijah's discouragement and flight in the wilderness after the victory at Mt. Carmel and Jezebel's subsequent threat on his life. Instead of chiding him, God met him with comfort... Read More

April 16, 2023

Abram’s Faithful Journey: Choosing Commitment, Faith, Legacy, and Blessing Others

Abram was the first in his lineage to be called, and his influence can be found in the roots of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. The name Abram means "exalted father," while Abraham means "father of many nations." He hailed from a wealthy family in Ur of the Chaldeans, but the people there did not serve... Read More

March 4, 2023

You – Relating to my Brothers and Sisters

Everyone should show love and kindness towards one another like a family. God speaks to us through the Bible, church, and our own hearts. Show love and grace to others in our church family.

February 26, 2023

In Christ’s Church, Am I a Passive Observer or an Active Participant?

God wants us to be actively involved in building His church. To become part of His kingdom, we need to follow Jesus and may have to suffer on the journey. Paul was an example of actively striving for a relationship with God and was rewarded with joy for his effort. God wants us to work... Read More

Abram in Egypt

The Anabaptist Separation from Zwingli

The Meaning of Baptism

A Drink, A Cake, and A Still Small Voice

Abram’s Faithful Journey: Choosing Commitment, Faith, Legacy, and Blessing Others

You – Relating to my Brothers and Sisters

In Christ’s Church, Am I a Passive Observer or an Active Participant?

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