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Building Together:

The Joy of United Giving

Our recent revival series has stirred hearts toward repentance, recommitment, and restoration. We’ve witnessed how God’s Spirit renews faith and draws us closer to Him. Now, building on that foundation, the message shifts to a natural outflow of revival: generous, communal giving—not as a duty or obligation, but as a delightful expression of our unity in Christ.

Drawing from Exodus 35:4–29 and Exodus 36:2–7, the sermon explores a pivotal moment in Israel’s story. After the golden calf rebellion and God’s merciful renewal of the covenant, the people were invited to contribute freely to constructing the tabernacle—the portable dwelling place for God’s presence among them.

Moses called the entire community: “Everyone who is willing” was to bring offerings of gold, silver, bronze, fine yarns, skilled labor, and more (Exodus 35:5). The response was extraordinary. Men and women, leaders and everyday folks, skilled artisans and willing contributors brought what they had—jewelry, fabrics, wood, spices, and their own hands. Hearts moved by gratitude and shared purpose, they gave voluntarily, creating a powerful picture of unity.

The generosity overflowed so abundantly that the skilled workers had to ask Moses to stop the people from bringing more! “What they already had was more than enough” (Exodus 36:7). This wasn’t about individual gain; it was collective joy in building something greater—a sanctuary symbolizing their redeemed identity as one people under one God.

In our own context, following the revival emphasis, this message challenges us: Revival isn’t complete until it moves us to united action. Our church is undertaking essential capital improvements—updates to facilities that will better serve our community, host gatherings, and nurture fellowship. Think of it as our modern “tabernacle”: a shared space where God’s presence dwells through His people.

The elders invite you to participate in this special offering on February 22nd—not from guilt or expectation of personal reward, but as an act of fellowship.

Join us this Sunday to hear how God transforms willing hearts into a beautiful tapestry of unity. Let your heart be stirred afresh. Come ready to build together—and discover the true joy that comes when we give as one family for God’s glory

Revive us Again:

The Fruit of Sustained Revival

Our series Revive Us Again has built step by step on Psalm 85:6 Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?

Week 1: The Cry for Revival (Psalm 85) – We remembered God’s past mercy and pleaded for fresh awakening. Week 2: The Conditions for Revival (2 Chronicles 7:14) – Humility, prayer, seeking God’s face, and repentance open the door to His hearing, forgiveness, and healing. Week 3: The Marks of Personal Revival (Psalm 119:25–32) – God revives us through His Word, bringing conviction (Psalm 51), new life by the Spirit (Ezekiel 37), and ongoing filling (Ephesians 5:18). Week 4: The Power of Corporate Revival (Acts 2:1–41) – United prayer and bold preaching of Christ unleashed the Spirit, producing massive conviction and harvest.

This Sunday concludes with “The Fruit of Sustained Revival” from Habakkuk 3:17–19. Habakkuk faced total loss yet declared, Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Sustained revival shifts our joy to God Himself, enduring beyond feelings or circumstances.

We’ll explore abiding in Christ for lasting fruit (John 15:1–8): Remain in me, and I will remain in you… This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit.  Without abiding, revival withers; with it, we produce love, obedience, and holiness. God exchanges ashes for beauty, mourning for joy, despair for praise—making us oaks of righteousness (Isaiah 61:3) that display His splendor. Finally, true revival overflows into mission (Matthew 28:18–20): empowered to go, make disciples, and teach obedience, with Christ’s constant presence.

This message calls us to faithfully steward the revival God brings: to rejoice in Him daily, to abide deeply and continually in Christ, to pursue transformed character through ongoing holiness, and to actively share the gospel with others. Revival is not a season—it’s a sustained life that glorifies God and advances His kingdom.

Come expectant. Bring your Bible and a heart ready to commit long-term. If the fire has dimmed, return to the Vine today. Pray with us: “Sovereign LORD, be our strength. Keep us abiding, rejoicing, and fruitful—for Your glory and the nations.”

Revive us Again:

The Power of Corporate Revival

Our series Revive Us Again continues to unfold the biblical call for spiritual renewal, drawn from Psalm 85:6, Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? Revival is God’s gracious act of awakening His church from complacency to vibrant, rejoicing life centered on Christ.

Lesson one, The Cry for Revival, explored Psalm 85, where God’s people remembered His past faithfulness, confessed present dryness, and pleaded for renewal to rejoice in Him. Lesson two, The Conditions for Revival, unpacked 2 Chronicles 7:14, emphasizing humility, prayer, seeking God’s face, and turning from sin as the path God promises to honor with hearing, forgiveness, and healing. Lesson three, The Marks of Personal Revival, focused on Psalm 119:25–32 (Revive me according to your word), highlighting Scripture’s role in quickening the soul, alongside conviction (Psalm 51), the Spirit’s life-giving breath (Ezekiel 37), and ongoing filling (Ephesians 5:18).

This Sunday, we examine The Power of Corporate Revival in Acts 2:1–41. After obedient waiting in unified prayer (Acts 1:14), the disciples experienced the Spirit’s dramatic outpouring at Pentecost: wind, fire, and tongues enabling them to declare God’s wonders. Peter preached Christ crucified  and risen, fulfilling Joel 2:28 –29. The crowd, cut to the heart, cried, What shall we do? Peter urged repentance and baptism, resulting in about three thousand added that day (Acts 2:37–41). This demonstrates corporate revival: united prayer prepares, the Spirit empowers, the Word convicts, and responsive faith multiplies fruit—devotion to teaching, fellowship, and prayer (Acts 2:42).

Corporate revival isn’t isolated; it flows from the gathered body under the Spirit’s power. When we assemble expectantly around Scripture, God moves to convict, convert, and unite us.

Come ready this Sunday. Prioritize corporate worship with anticipation. Pray in advance: “Lord, pour out Your Spirit on us as we gather!” May our unity in prayer and the Word unleash fresh power, drawing many to Christ and deepening our corporate joy in Him.

Don’t miss how personal and corporate renewal intertwine for God’s glory!

Revive us Again:

The Marks of Personal Revival

In our ongoing series Revive Us Again, rooted in the prayer of Psalm 85:6 —Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?—we continue exploring God’s work of spiritual renewal. Revival is His sovereign act of awakening believers from dryness to vibrant, rejoicing life in Christ.

In lesson one, The Cry for Revival, we examined Psalm 85, remembering God’s past faithfulness, acknowledging present need, and crying out for renewal so we may rejoice in Him. Lesson two, The Conditions for Revival, unpacked 2 Chronicles 7:14, and highlighted humility, prayer, seeking God’s face, and turning from sin as the path God honors for hearing, forgiving, and healing.

This Sunday, we turn to the personal level in The Marks of Personal Revival, centered on Psalm 119:25–32: I am laid low in the dust; revive me according to your word. The psalmist models honest confession of spiritual weariness while trusting God’s Word as the source of revival. We’ll see how Scripture revives the soul (Psalm 119:25, 28, 37), and leads us to conviction and cleansing as in David’s prayer: Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me (Psalm 51:10). A broken and contrite heart God will not despise (Psalm 51:17).

We’ll also consider the vivid picture in Ezekiel 37, where dry bones come to life through the breath of God’s Spirit to symbolize personal awakening from spiritual deadness. Finally, Ephesians 5:18 calls us to be filled with the Spirit, daily for ongoing vitality and power.

True personal revival manifests in:

1. a deepening hunger for God’s Word;
2. sensitivity to sin with quick repentance;
3. empowerment by the Holy Spirit for obedience; and
4. renewed joy in God Himself.

These are not self-generated but the fruit of God’s gracious work in the humble heart.

Come expectant this Sunday. Bring your Bible, ready to let Scripture speak life into dry places. If you feel “laid low in the dust,” this message will encourage you: God revives according to His Word. Pray with us in advance: “Revive me according to your word!” May we leave with hearts quickened, ready to rejoice in Him and encourage one another in the journey.

Revive us Again!

The Conditions for Revival

Last week, we launched our transformative series Revive Us Again!, anchored in the fervent plea of Psalm 85:6 “Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?” This series delves into the biblical essence of revival—God’s sovereign act of awakening His people from spiritual slumber to exuberant faith and mission. Drawing from Scripture, theology, and history, we explore how revival restores joy, obedience, and impact.

Biblically, revival echoes through prayers like Habakkuk’s call to “renew” God’s deeds (Habakkuk 3:2) and promises to revive the contrite (Isaiah 57:15). Theologically, it’s the Holy Spirit’s work, countering complacency as warned in Revelation 2:4–5. Historically, awakenings like that of Pentecost (Acts 2), the two Great Awakenings in our country, and even the Stone-Campbell restoration movement witnessed mass conversions, life transformation, repentance, and societal reforms.

In a world of distractions and moral drift, this series challenges us: Do we sense dryness? Revival begins with humble cries, leading to renewed rejoicing.

This Sunday, join us for The Conditions for Revival from 2 Chronicles 7:14: “If my people… will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear… forgive… heal their land.” We’ll unpack humility (James 4:6–10), prayerful seeking (Joel 2:12–13), and repentance (Acts 3:19) —preconditions God honors. These aren’t steps to force God’s hand but alignments with His grace.

Come ready to examine your hearts. Will we humble, pray, seek, turn? God promises to hear and heal. This message equips us for personal and corporate renewal—don’t miss it!

Over the series, we’ll cover personal marks, corporate power, sustained fruit, and more. Pray with us: “Revive us again!” May this ignite fresh fire, drawing us closer to Christ and our community to Him.

Revive us Again:

The Cry for Revival

As we begin a new year we begin this exciting and challenging journey with a new sermon series: “Revive Us Again“. This series draws its heartbeat from an ancient prayer:

Psalm 85:6 Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?

What is revival? It is not a programmed event or emotional hype. Revival is God’s sovereign work of awakening His people—individually and corporately—from spiritual complacency to vibrant, rejoicing faith in Him. Throughout Scripture, God’s people cried out in times of dryness: Habakkuk pleaded for God to “renew” His deeds in their day; the exiles begged, “Restore us to yourself, O LORD”; and the Lord promised to revive the contrite in spirit (Isaiah 57:15).

History echoes these cries with powerful answers. In the First Great Awakening of the 1730s–1740s, preachers like Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield saw tens of thousands convicted and converted, transforming colonial society. Closer in time, the 1904–1905 Welsh Revival brought over 100,000 to Christ in months— churches overflowed with spontaneous singing and confession, crime rates plummeted, and even coal miners’ profanity ceased, leaving workhorses bewildered!

Our own Stone/Campbell restoration movement, which rejected denominational creeds and focused on non-denominational Christian unity through a return to the Scripture, occurred during the 2nd Great Awakening (1790-1840) harnessing that revival energy.

Yet revivals often follow seasons of decline, when God’s people sense a loss of “first love” (Revelation 2:4–5). Could this describe us today? In our busy, comfortable world, it’s easy to go through motions without deep joy in Christ.

This Sunday, we begin with “The Cry for Revival” from Psalm 85. We’ll remember God’s past faithfulness, acknowledge our present need, and dare to pray boldly for renewal. Over the coming weeks, we’ll explore conditions, marks, power, and fruit of revival—always rooted in Scripture and informed by theology.

This series isn’t just information—it’s an invitation. Come expectant. Pray with us: “Revive us again!” May God stir fresh longing, lead us to repentance, and pour out His Spirit so that we rejoice in Him anew—and our community sees His glory. 

Pressing On Toward Christ:

New Year Reflections for Christ Followers

As the clock strikes midnight on December 31, millions around the world will toast to fresh starts and bold New Year’s resolutions. Gyms will overflow in January, diets will begin with determination, and planners will brim with ambitious goals for self-improvement. Yet statistics tell a familiar story: most resolutions fade by February, victims of waning willpower and unrealistic ex0pectations.

For Christians, the turning of the calendar invites something deeper than temporary habits or worldly success. It is an opportunity to examine our hearts before the Lord and ask: Are we growing in Christlikeness? Are we running the race set before us with endurance and focus?

In his letter to the Philippians, the Apostle Paul offers timeless wisdom for every believer stepping into a new year. Writing from prison, near the end of his extraordinary ministry, Paul refuses to coast on past accomplishments or wallow in past failures. Instead, he declares with passionate resolve:

Paul’s words paint a vivid picture of the Christian life as an athletic race. He admits he has not yet “arrived”—a humble reminder that perfection awaits heaven. He chooses to forget what lies behind—both the pride of past victories and the shame of past defeats. And with singular focus, he strains forward toward the ultimate prize: full conformity to Christ and the upward call of God.

This coming Sunday, we will explore what biblical “resolutions” look like in light of Paul’s example. We will consider how to release the burdens of yesterday, pursue Christ with renewed intensity, and rely on the grace that first gripped us in salvation. Whether you are tempted to make grand resolutions or skeptical of them altogether, this message will challenge you to align your hopes for 2026 with God’s eternal purposes.

Join us as we begin the new year not with fleeting self-effort, but with gospel-fueled determination to press on toward Jesus—the Author and Perfecter of our faith. Bring your Bible, bring your heart, and come ready to run the race with eyes fixed on the prize

Jesus is Enough

Even When There is No Room

Luke 2:1-7

The most famous “No Vacancy” sign in history hung over Bethlehem the night Jesus was born. The world’s Savior arrived and there was no room. Not in the inn, not in Herod’s palace, not in the temple. The One who made every atom was pushed to the margins, laid in a feeding trough, because every room was already occupied—with people, plans, and pride.

“No room for Him” has been humanity’s refrain ever since. We fill our schedules, our hearts, our thoughts with everything except Jesus. Yet the astonishing truth of Christmas is this: the One we made no room for still made room for us. He who was rejected became the cornerstone. He who was laid in a manger was lifted up to draw all people to Himself.

The manger is not a cute decoration; it is a warning and an invitation. Warning: the world by nature crowds Jesus out. Invitation: the door only opens from the inside. The same Jesus who accepted a stable still knocks gently (Revelation 3:20). He will not force His way in, but He will fill every corner we give Him.

This Christmas, the question is not “Will there be room for me at God’s table?” The table is spread; the invitation is signed in blood. The question is, “Will I make room for Him?” Jesus is enough—even when there is no room. And He is waiting for you to open the door.

“She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.”

Jesus is Enough

For the Lowly and Forgotten

Luke 2:8-20

The greatest birth announcement in history was not delivered in a palace, not tweeted by influencers, not printed on embossed parchment and sent to the elite. It was shouted by an army of angels to a handful of night-shift shepherds outside Bethlehem.

Shepherds ranked near the bottom of first-century society. They were ceremonially unclean, socially invisible, and legally untrustworthy—their testimony was not even accepted in court. They smelled like sheep, worked holidays, and were the last people anyone expected God to notice. Yet the sky exploded with glory and the first word from heaven after four hundred silent years was addressed to them: “Fear not.”

The angel could have gone to Caesar in Rome, to Herod in Jerusalem, or to the high priest in the temple. Instead, he went to the night shift. And the sign he gave was scandalously humble: “You will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a feeding trough.” God’s own Son, born where animals eat. The King of kings announced first to the kind of people we usually step over on city sidewalks.

This is the heartbeat of Christmas: Jesus is enough for the lowly and forgotten. He did not come for those who have it all together. He came for those who know they don’t. The manger was the first declaration that the gospel is for losers, for failures, for the invisible. The shepherds became the first Christian preachers because the ones who know they are nothing have nothing to protect and everything to tell.

Today, we remember that the guest list for the first Christmas was written by grace. If you feel overlooked, overdosed, over-the-hill, or just plain over it—if you wonder whether anyone upstairs even knows your name—hear the angels again: “To you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” To you. Yes, you. Jesus is enough for the lowly. And that means Jesus is enough for you.

Prepare to Meet Your God
After We Meet God: Hell

Introduction

A. Series: Ways to Meet God, Preparation, Judgment, Afterlife

B. Amos 4:12 – Israel Met God in Judgment.

C. We Encounter the Holy God through Worship, Helping Others, Death, the Second Coming of Christ, and Judgment.

D. Today, we will Discuss what Happens After we Meet God in Judgment, if we are Lost – Hell. Five Views of Hell:

I. Hell is a Literal Place of Eternal Punishment.

A. Darkness (Matthew 8:12; Matthew 22:13; Matthew 25:30; Jude 1:6, 13)

B. Fire (Matthew 13:42; Matthew 18:9; Revelation 20:15)

C. Pain/Torment (Mark 9:47-48; Revelation 14:10-11)

D. Eternal (Matthew 18:8; Revelation 14:9-11; Revelation 20:10)

II.  Hell is a Metaphor for Eternal Separation from God.  (2 Thessalonians 1:9; Matthew 25:10-12, 30, 41, 46; Revelation 21:27)

III.   Hell is Annihilation.  (Philippians 3:18-19; 1 Thessalonians 5:3; 2 Thessalonians 1:9; 2 Peter 3:7; Matthew 10:28; Romans 6:23)

IV.  Hell is Temporary – Everyone will be Saved (Universalism).  (1 Timothy 2:4; Titus 2:11; 1 Timothy 4:10; 1 John 2:2)

V. Hell is Not Real.

Applications:

A. Hell was not Created for Humans.

B. God Doesn’t Desire that anyone Goes to Hell.

C. Sadly, People Choose to Remain Separated from God.

D. You Don’t Want to Go to Hell Regardless of your View.

E. There will be No Second Chances; Now is the Time to Act.

F. Give Your Life to Christ. Repent of Your Sin.

G. Are You Prepared for What Comes After Death?