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Moving On to Higher Ground: Letting Go of What Holds You Down

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“Though I myself have reasons for such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: … But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ.” (Philippians3:4,7 NIV) Our theme for this year is “Moving on to Higher Ground.” Higher ground…

Turning Your Mountains into Level Ground

Word for the WeekDecember 28, 20255Views 0Likes 0Comments

“So he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit.’ Says the Lord Almighty. “What are you, O mighty mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become level ground …” (Zechariah 4:6-7 NIV) Every one of us knows what it feels like to…

Producing Fruit Worthy of Repentance

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“In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea and saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.’ Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.” (Matthew 3:1-2,8 NIV) John the Baptist’s words cut through the noise of religion and tradition, calling people to a faith that is visible, tangible, and transformative.…

From Bethlehem to the Ends of the Earth

Word for the WeekDecember 28, 202510Views 0Likes 0Comments

“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will rule over Israel, … He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the lord, … And he will be their peace.” (Micah 5:2,4,5 NIV) The prophecy of Micah in…

Jesus, the Saviour of the World

Word for the WeekDecember 7, 202519Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, … They said to the woman, ‘We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world.’” (John 4:39, 42) The Samaritan…

Entering God’s Presence with Thanksgiving and Praise

Word for the WeekNovember 30, 202522Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” (Psalm 100:4 NIV) It is Thanksgiving Sunday. It is another time to give thanks to God for all He has done for us and to praise His Holy name for who He is. Psalm 100, often called…