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Pastor Mat explains why true strength is found in giving your life away to others.

Did God make a mistake when He entered into a covenant with the Children of Israel? How did the sacrificial system of the Old Testament reveal the grace and mercy of God? How did Jesus fulfill each of the different types of sacrifices? These are some of the questions Pastor Igor addresses in this inspiring message about God's grace and mercy for us.

Yossi Goldberg is Pastor of Calvary Fellowship Haifa, Ixrael.

Yossi Goldberg is Pastor of Calvary Fellowship Haifa, Israel.

Pastor Mat shares on the importance of praising the Lord more in the new year and trusting more in the power of God.

Pastor Mat looks at the many ways people "make room" for Jesus -- but not in their hearts. How about you?

Why do some people who seek Jesus find Him and others don't? Pastor Mat looks at several reactions to the birth of Christ, and who end up worshipping Him and who do not.

Could trials actually be a gift from God? James points out that within the trials, God is trying to give us a gift. What is it?

Pastor Mat takes us through the account of Daniel in the lion's den. The enemies of God tried to find a way to have the king execute Daniel, but even as they were plotting his doom, the Lord was orchestrating theirs. The Lord looks after us, as well. And we learn that if Daniel could live for God in Babylon, we can live lives that glorify Jesus even in our ungodly world.

The service begins with a short testimony and teaching from a man whom Pastor Mat credits with playing a pivotal role in his own start in the ministry.Then Pastor Mat gives his view of a very controversial portion of Revelation 11, dealing with the Two Witnesses. Is Scripture talking about two literal prophets? Or is it possible that the olive trees and candlesticks are millions of people in two biblical groups of believers?

Here in Romans 8, the Apostle Paul addresses three groups: the unsaved person, the saved but carnal person, and the spirit-filled person. How do we know if we are a believer walking after the flesh or the Spirit? Pastor Mat reminds us that as Christians we have not only been delivered from the penalty of sin, but also the power of sin. How should this affect us in our daily walk?

Do we really know Jesus? That's the eternal question. It's not whether we practice a religion; it's do we have a personal relationship with Jesus. In this message, Pastor Mat explains that all the Old Testament sacrifices point to Jesus, the Lamb of God. Only His sacrifice is able to take away our sin. And in doing so, He made a way for us back into God's presence to make possible that personal relationship that He wants us to have with Him.

In this timely message, Markus points out that our joy and peace need not be contingent upon the circumstances of this temporary life.

If God is all-knowing, why do we need to pray? That question begins this powerful study by Pastor Igor. From Luke and also the account of the Children of Israel in the Wilderness, we learn why God wants us to turn to Him every day in prayer.

Most of us have heard the expression: "the handwriting is on the wall" -- meaning something dire is about to happen. In this study in Daniel, Pastor Mat looks at the origin of that idiom, from an event in the life of King Belshazzar. We also look at the consequences of worshipping the Living God plus anything or anyone else. Finally, we get reassurance that God is in control -- even when He allows evil people to temporarily rule in the world.

In this stirring message, Pastor Mat reminds us that no matter what we may have to endure in this life, if we are believers in Christ ultimately...WE WIN!The Apostle John's vision continues as he sees a mighty angel, standing with one foot on land and one on the sea. In his hand is a little book. A voice from heaven instructs John to take the book and then eat it. In his mouth it is sweet, but in his belly it is bitter. What is this book? Why is it both bitter and sweet?