An Unusual Mother
The name Sarah means "Princess." She was a mother to many people. In Genesis, Sarah struggled with infertility for years. To solve the problem of having an heir, she decided to give Hagar to Abraham. Now, she is almost 90. God understands the needs of women. When the three men showed up at Abraham’s tent... Read More
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
Jesus, the Power of the Church
The source of the church’s power is Jesus Christ. In the early church Christians were not afraid to die. People saw this faith lived out as they watched martyrs die and they wanted this kind of strong faith. The result was that the early church grew and spread. We also have this same power today... Read More
The Bread Broken for You
Bread in the Old Testament - People have eaten bread for years. Bread is mentioned many times in the OT. Bread was the number one food eaten in the OT. Where there was famine, bread is what was usually mentioned. The Israelites cried to Pharaoh in the land of Egypt for bread. Elijah went to... Read More
The Apostles’ Teaching, Then and Now
The early church was a close-knit community that followed Jesus, shared possessions, and welcomed new members. Preaching was used to help people understand God and grow closer to Him. The Great Awakening was a time when churches became very active, and people read and listened to the Bible to learn about God. Reading Scripture helps... Read More
The Power of Corporate Prayer
Are we doing all that we can or should? Are we focused on the kingdom? Are we holding the ropes? Let us pray together that great work may be begun. Scriptures used: Ruth, Job, Ecclesiastes, Jeremiah, Jonah, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, 1 Thessalonians, James
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