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This powerful conclusion to the Fire & Cloud series brings us to the mountaintop for a panoramic look at God’s redemptive plan. Through the seven promises in Exodus 6:6-8, we see that God’s salvation is not only about escaping bondage but about entering into relationship, purpose, and destiny. Each “I will” statement reveals a different part of God’s heart as He offers rescue, freedom, redemption, family, presence, inheritance, and the fulfillment of His promises. This message connects the journey of ancient Israel to our own modern faith walk and reminds us that God does not just save us from something but for something greater. It challenges us to see the difference between what we are paid for and what we are made for, inviting us to discover our calling and step boldly into the purpose God has redeemed us to live out.

"Israel to Christ to the Church" Exodus 19:1-6 and 1 Peter 2:4-9 November 23, 2025 Pastor Tony Felich   ----more---- Exodus 19:1 On the third new moon after the people of Israel had gone out of the land of Egypt, on that day they came into the wilderness of Sinai. [2] They set out from Rephidim and came into the wilderness of Sinai, and they encamped in the wilderness. There Israel encamped before the mountain, [3] while Moses went up to God. The LORD called to him out of the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the people of Israel: [4] ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself. [5] Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; [6] and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.' These are the words that you shall speak to the people of Israel.”  1 Peter 2:4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, [5] you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. [6] For it stands in Scripture: “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.” [7] So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” [8] and “A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do. [9] But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.  Exodus 19 casts a grand vision of a priestly, holy people belonging to God. 1 Peter 2 shows that this vision has been fulfilled in Christ and now conferred on the Church—God's redeemed people from every tribe and tongue.   I. Israel as Shadow, Christ as Substance  II. The Church as God's Covenant People III. Differences with dispensationalism (see below) Application How the Reformed View Differs from Dispensationalism Reformed Covenantal Perspective One people of God across both Testaments Rooted in one covenant of grace, administered in various historical forms. Christ as fulfillment, not plan B Everything Israel was called to be becomes reality in Him. The Church includes believing Jews and Gentiles Gentiles are grafted into the same olive tree (Rom. 11). The Church inherits Israel's titles because of union with Christ. Covenant theology sees the Church not as replacing Israel, but as Israel fulfilled and expanded in Christ. Traditional Dispensational Perspective Two distinct peoples of God Israel (earthly people) Church (heavenly people) Different covenants and destinies Israel retains national promises (land, political kingdom). The Church is a distinct organism beginning at Pentecost. 1 Peter 2:9 applied typologically, not fulfillingly The Church shares similar blessings but does not fulfill Israel's identity. Israel's fulfillment is future, in a restored national kingdom during the millennium. Dispensationalism emphasizes discontinuity, maintaining a strict distinction between Israel and the Church.

DATE: Nov 2, 2025                           SERIES: Poured OutTITLE: God's Church, God's WayBIG IDEA: The Spirit moves in surprising ways to reveal Jesus Christ—the Lord of all. SCRIPTURE: Acts 10 & 11SUNDAY SETLIST: https://bit.ly/Sunday-SetlistSERMON NOTES: https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=BkmCmz-yZxGROUPS QUESTIONS: https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=S1s6df-yWxRESPOND: http://thecreeksidechurch.org/discovercard

DATE: Nov 2, 2025                           SERIES: Poured OutTITLE: God's Church, God's WayBIG IDEA: The Spirit moves in surprising ways to reveal Jesus Christ—the Lord of all. SCRIPTURE: Acts 10 & 11SUNDAY SETLIST: https://bit.ly/Sunday-SetlistSERMON NOTES: https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=BkmCmz-yZxGROUPS QUESTIONS: https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=S1s6df-yWxRESPOND: http://thecreeksidechurch.org/discovercard

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Acts 11 & 12 • Dr. Jared Richard   WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you.   ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613   SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM)!   CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

Pastor Shola begins from Hebrews 12:22–24 NKJV, teaching that the Old Testament is Jesus concealed, while the New Testament is Jesus revealed (Genesis 7:1 NKJV). He references Acts 7:37 NKJV and Matthew 16:13–19 NKJV, when Jesus was speaking about His identity, and reminds us that Christ means the Anointed One (Acts 10:38).The first time Jesus used the word translated as church was in Matthew 16:18, when He spoke to Peter. The original Greek word is ekklesia, meaning “assembly” or “the called-out ones.” Pastor Shola teaches that the church was instituted by revelation (Matthew 16:19 NKJV) but its formation did not happen until the book of Acts.The Book of Acts can be divided into three sections:- Acts 1–7: centers on Peter and reflects the apostolic vision of the early church, with the message directed primarily to the Jews.- Acts 9–28: highlights the ministry of Paul, where the gospel extends to the Gentiles.- Acts 8–12: covers matters arising as the church was growing stronger.Pastor Shola notes that three people were key in propagating the gospel:- Paul (Acts 8)- The Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8:27)- Cornelius (Acts 10:1–3)The Purpose of the Church- God's system on the earth (1 Timothy 3:15)- The body of Christ, with Jesus as the head (Colossians 1:16 NKJV)- A collection/gathering of believers (1 Corinthians 12:27 NKJV, Acts 11:22 NKJV)- The house of prayer (Matthew 21:13 NKJV)- A place of diversity (Romans 12:14 NKJV)- A place to be built (Ephesians 2:19 NKJV)- A place of doctrine (Acts 2:42 NKJV, 1 Timothy 5:21 NKJV)- A place of fellowship (Hebrews 10:24 NKJV)- A place to offer spiritual sacrifices (1 Peter 2:4)- A place where the Lord requires meat/supplies (Malachi 3:10 NKJV)- A place where angels are allocated (1 Timothy 5:21 NKJV)Church History in Six Periods- 30–300 AD: Pastor Shola mentioned that this was the birth of the church (Acts 15). The gospel spread through passion, discipleship, love, and miracles. Persecution later scattered believers (Acts 2, Genesis 11), which God used to fulfill His plan to reach the nations.- 300–600 AD: He highlighted the rise of the Apostolic Fathers. In 380 AD, Christianity became the state religion of Rome under Theodosius I.- 600–1000 AD: Pastor Shola noted this period was marked by the rise of Islam.- 1000–1500 AD: He explained that this era, known as the Dark Ages, saw Muslims conquer much of the Middle East, Christians begin to fight back, and the formation of the papacy in Rome.- 1500–1600 AD: Pastor Shola described this as the Reformation period, beginning with the pre-Protestant movement. (In Bible history, the previous move always fights the current move.)- 1600 AD – Present: He concluded by pointing to the Evangelical movement and later the rise of Pentecostalism.Pastor Shola concludes that God is raising cosmopolitan believers (Isaiah 2:3) and mighty men so that when Christ comes every space will be covered. The church is not man made but God's system on the earth, instituted by revelation and formed in Acts. It is the body of Christ, called to be His witness, His dwelling, and His instrument for global transformation.ABOUT THE NEWWe are a people of love and excellence who are result-oriented, spirit-led, word-rooted, prayer-driven, and kingdom-conscious. Led by Pst. Shola Okodugha, we are on a divine assignment to equip and raise men; to release people from strongholds that have stifled them from taking their rightful places, and to give young people an avenue for their God-given gifts to find expression.OUR CREED"As sure as God helps us,We will not give upWe will not cave inWe will not quitWe will not failWe will not dieUntil our job is doneAnd victory is won"——Partner with us to spread the influence of God all over the world. Give - https://pay.squadco.com/TheNewglobal——BROADCAST DETAILSMinister: Pastor Shola OkodughaDate: Monday, August 25 2025——

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Tim Hunter preaches a message Sunday, August 24, 2025 from Romans 12 and compares what we want out of church vs. what God wants. 00:00 - Message Introduction 08:46 - 1. We Come Wanting a Style, God Wants a Sacrifice 19:26 - 2. We Come Wanting Consumption, God Wants Contribution 26:26 - 3. We Come Wanting Shallow Community, God Wants Sacrificial Community 38:40 - Song: "More Like Jesus"

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Before you build high, you've got to go deep. Just like towering buildings needed deep pillars to stand strong on unstable ground, the Church—God's people—needs a strong foundation to carry the weight, last through the years, and withstand the storms of life.This week, we're exploring the pillars of Generation: Gospel, Family and Mission.The Gospel is not about what we've done, but what Jesus has done for us. How He loved us before the world began, rescued us while we were dead in sin, and adopted us into His family through sheer grace.This is the hill we die on.From this foundation flow the other two pillars: Family and Mission.Whether you're brand new or you've been at Generation for years, this message will ground you in who God is, who you are in Him, and what He's called us to do.If you're tired of shallow faith, religious performance, or disconnected church life, this is for you.Pillars aren't optional; they're essential. Dive in and discover what Generation Church is built on.

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Title: BECOME THE CHURCH GOD DESIRES | தேவன் விரும்பும் சபையாக மாறுங்கள்Date: 1st July, 2025Speaker: Rev. Dr. Jim Reuben ElliotEvent: Tuesday Bible Study

Pastor Ernest closes out our series THE CHURCH: GOD'S BLUEPRINT FOR COMMUNITY with a message discussing how we should carry ourselves as believers, rooted in Paul's instructions from Ephesians 4:25-32Higher Definition Church - OnlineIf you are checking us out for the first time today, let us know by clicking here: https://form.church/Jtcj7ioByHG7f4Ct2kKr If you need prayer, click here: https://app.textinchurch.com/connect-cards/SYtprYv4ArNgqbMsdo8M If you would like to support HD Church financially you can give through Cashapp to $higherdefchurch or online through our website by clicking here: https://higherdefinition.tithelysetup.com/give ....#hdchurch #lifeinHD #onlinechurch #church #churchonline #jacksonville #duval #faith #hope #love

What does spiritual warfare look like today in light of the finished work of Christ? Paul told the Corinthians they could eat meat sacrificed to idols, so why does Revelation 2 condemn it? How should we view Israel today given we are the Church (God‘s people)? My friend is making a big deal out of Psalm 82 and what she calls “the divine council of gods.” What is this chapter really about? My husband is narcissistic and financially abusive. Should I leave to try to save the marriage? Why does God talk to the church at Thyatira about destroying children? Who is He talking about?

Pastor Ernest continues our series THE CHURCH: GOD'S BLUEPRINT FOR COMMUNITY, with a message reminding us that experiencing the fullness of our relationship with God is about more than what it looks like on the outside. It's about the details.Higher Definition Church - OnlineIf you are checking us out for the first time today, let us know by clicking here: https://form.church/Jtcj7ioByHG7f4Ct2kKr If you need prayer, click here: https://app.textinchurch.com/connect-cards/SYtprYv4ArNgqbMsdo8M If you would like to support HD Church financially you can give through Cashapp to $higherdefchurch or online through our website by clicking here: https://higherdefinition.tithelysetup.com/give ....#hdchurch #lifeinHD #onlinechurch #church #churchonline #jacksonville #duval #faith #hope #love

Min. Rashid continues our series moving through Acts 4 and focusing on how we are renewed and refreshed in Christ.Higher Definition Church - OnlineIf you are checking us out for the first time today, let us know by clicking here: https://form.church/Jtcj7ioByHG7f4Ct2kKr If you need prayer, click here: https://app.textinchurch.com/connect-cards/SYtprYv4ArNgqbMsdo8M If you would like to support HD Church financially you can give through Cashapp to $higherdefchurch or online through our website by clicking here: https://higherdefinition.tithelysetup.com/give ....#hdchurch #lifeinHD #onlinechurch #church #churchonline #jacksonville #duval #faith #hope #love

This week, Pastor Ernest follows up from last week's new series launch with the message entitled "Maturity in Motion."Higher Definition Church - OnlineIf you are checking us out for the first time today, let us know by clicking here: https://form.church/Jtcj7ioByHG7f4Ct2kKr If you need prayer, click here: https://app.textinchurch.com/connect-cards/SYtprYv4ArNgqbMsdo8M If you would like to support HD Church financially you can give through Cashapp to $higherdefchurch or online through our website by clicking here: https://higherdefinition.tithelysetup.com/give ....#hdchurch #lifeinHD #onlinechurch #church #churchonline #jacksonville #duval #faith #hope #love

Pastor Ernest continues our new series going through Ephesians 4 as he speaks on The UNITY in CommUNITY!Higher Definition Church - OnlineIf you are checking us out for the first time today, let us know by clicking here: https://form.church/Jtcj7ioByHG7f4Ct2kKr If you need prayer, click here: https://app.textinchurch.com/connect-cards/SYtprYv4ArNgqbMsdo8M If you would like to support HD Church financially you can give through Cashapp to $higherdefchurch or online through our website by clicking here: https://higherdefinition.tithelysetup.com/give ....#hdchurch #lifeinHD #onlinechurch #church #churchonline #jacksonville #duval #faith #hope #love

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Pastor Ernest kicks off a new series with the goal of reestablishing our understanding of order and unity in the church. From Ephesians 4, this new series is titled THE CHURCH: GOD'S BLUEPRINT FOR COMMUNITY.Higher Definition Church - OnlineIf you are checking us out for the first time today, let us know by clicking here: https://form.church/Jtcj7ioByHG7f4Ct2kKr If you need prayer, click here: https://app.textinchurch.com/connect-cards/SYtprYv4ArNgqbMsdo8M If you would like to support HD Church financially you can give through Cashapp to $higherdefchurch or online through our website by clicking here: https://higherdefinition.tithelysetup.com/give ....#hdchurch #lifeinHD #onlinechurch #church #churchonline #jacksonville #duval #faith #hope #love

What if the church wasn't just a place we go, but a people we become?Join Pastor Ron Cathcart in this powerful message, where he dives into what it truly means to be the Church as Jesus envisioned it—devoted, generous, Spirit-filled, united, and on mission. Through Matthew 16 and Acts 2, we see a picture of a community that is alive with purpose and centered on Jesus.

By Russ DeVilbiss - What is the primary theme of the Bible? At its heart, it is salvation—God's great work of bringing many sons and daughters to glory (Hebrews 2:9–10). This message explores how God, throughout history, has chosen to work through a collective people—a body, a spiritual temple, an ecclesia—to

Spiritual Principle – We unite by celebrating God's centrality n all things.

Message from Paul Purvis on May 4, 2025

April 13th 2025 Dr. Andrew Kirschner 

Church is meant to be a place of healing, not harm—yet many carry wounds from people who were supposed to reflect Christ. But even in the midst of pain, God brings healing, restoration, and purpose. Don't give up on the Church—God's not finished with it, or with you.

Message by Larry Osborne on March 15, 2025. What comes to your mind when you hear the word “church?” Surprisingly, for most people it's not what the Bible means when it talks about the “church.” This week we'll discover why a biblical church is so important – and what a biblical church actually is. Video available on Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/1063957483 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-229328.html

(Matthew 16:16-19) What is the church? Where did it come from? Why is it so important? Today we begin to look at the church that Jesus started. (0961250310) ----more----   The Church: God's Family When a person receives the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal savior, immediately they become a part of the family of God. It is the greatest family on earth. And as soon as possible, that new believer should then unite with a local body of believers, a local assembly of believers who can study the word of God together, fellowship together, encourage one another, and work together to get the gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ to other people. This is the importance of the local New Testament church.  The Importance of the Local Church Now, what does the Bible say about the church? We have recently been studying what the Bible says about salvation, and I think it's a very natural progression now to move to the church because the Lord didn't just save you from something. He saved you for something. He saved you for himself. He wants you to be a part of what he is doing in this world, and that is being done through the local New Testament Church.  Jesus' Teachings on the Church The Lord Jesus testified to his own disciples about the church and its work in Matthew chapter 16 in verse number 17. "And Jesus answered and said unto Peter, Blessed Art thou Simon Barjona, for flesh and blood, if not revealed it unto thee, but my father, which is in heaven." He's referencing of course, Peter's confession of faith, that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. And he said, that's come by revelation. God's revealed the truth to you. You've responded to that truth, by the way. That's how everybody gets saved. But then notice how he moves from salvation to the work of the church. He says in verse 18, "And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter. And upon this rock, I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven. And whatsoever thou shall bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shall loose on earth shall be loose." In heaven. Heaven's work is being done on earth through the local New Testament church. So when people say to me I'm a Christian, but I'm just not into church. I always am puzzled by that. Either they're openly disobeying what the scripture says, or they're just ignorant of what the scripture says. And because you cannot divide Christ and his church, the Lord Jesus is the head, the church is the body. So to say you love the head but have nothing to do with the body sounds very abnormal to me. The Lord Jesus intended that his disciples from the very beginning would be connected to what he is doing in this world, and this is powerful. He doesn't call it your church. He calls it my church. You might say, this is my church, but in fact. The church belongs to the Lord. It is his church. It is the Church of the Living God. God's Three Institutions Now, God established three basic institutions that are all represented for us in scripture. First of all he established the home that was the first institution ordained by God. You find it all the way back in the Book of Genesis. It is the basic unit of civilized society. It's my conviction. That's why the devil has done everything he can to try to disrupt the home, because when you break down the family, immediately society civilization begins to crumble. So it begins with a home. Then he establishes civil government. Now why was that second? Why was that necessary? That grew out of the fall of man. Fallen men lash out at other fallen men we're living in a fallen world cursed by sin. And so God had to establish definite laws and a government to oversee that. Otherwise people would just kill each other. Every man doing that, which is right in his own eyes. So he establishes civil government. And I'll remind you that though you may not always like the government. It is right for us to respect government and pray for those in authority over us. The Bible says there is no power but of God. The powers that be are ordained of God. But the third institution established by our God is the local New Testament church. And you find it in the New Testament. The church is not revealed in the Old Testament saints. They didn't understand all about the New Testament church. In fact, it's referred to in scripture as a mystery until you come to the New Testament. It was a sacred secret that would, was revealed by God in his own time. So the church was hidden to Old Testament Saints. I'd be quick to say this too. The church is not the same as Israel. God as a definite plan and purpose in this world and in the future for the nation of Israel, we should pray for the peace of Jerusalem. We should pray that our own country continues to be peaceable towards Jerusalem, because God is not through with His chosen nation, but Israel and the church are not the same thing. The church is something that is revealed first by Jesus Christ. In Matthew chapter 16, listen to the verse again. Matthew 16 verse 18. "Thou art Peter, and upon this rock, I will build my church. And the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." The Foundation of the Church What do we learn about the church in this first mention of the church? We learned something about the foundation of the church. He said, I'm gonna build my church upon a certain rock. Some people have mistakenly thought that rock was referenced to Peter. Let me just be quick to say that there's not a man on earth that can be the foundation of God's perfect work in this world. The only foundation is the Lord Jesus. Remember what Paul would later write. Other foundation can no man lay then that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. When the Lord Jesus said, upon this rock, I will build my church. The rock was not Peter. The rock was Peter's confession of faith. If you back up two verses, listen to Peter. He says it with his own lips. Thou the Christ, the son of the living God. A friend. The church is not about you and me. The church is all about Christ. In our American Christianity modern church, a church has become so much about people getting their felt needs met or their social needs met. But friend, if you wanna go back to the very beginning principle of the New Testament church. It is built upon the person of Jesus Christ. He's the rock. So the foundation of the church is Jesus Christ, who's the builder of that building, that spiritual church. The Bible says, Jesus said, I will build my church. He didn't say he would build your church. He didn't say he wanted you to build his church. He said he would build his own church. So watch this. He's the foundation. He is the builder. And he's the head when all is said and done. He's the capstone. He is. He is the chief cornerstone. Listen to the words again, upon this rock, I will build my church. The church does not belong to us. The church belongs to the Lord Jesus Christ, and we have the glorious privilege of getting in on it, being a part of what God is doing in this world. Isn't it amazing that the greatest organization in your town is not an organization at all? It is actually a living organism. It is a living, breathing, functioning body. It's called the local New Testament Church. And I'm gonna tell you, there's not a civic group. There's not a corporate group, there's not a ball team or a club or a social society on earth that can compare to the Church of the Living God. It is wonderful because it's connected to Christ. The Power and Mission of the Church Listen to the power of this church. He said The gates of hell shall not prevail against it. That presupposes that the church is advancing, that we're going against the gates of hell to rescue sinners out of the fire to bring them to the knowledge of Christ. It's time the church stopped playing defense and get back on the offense. It's time that the Church of the Living God stopped being passive and instead said, it is our business and our duty. I. To do the Lord's work in this world and friend, when we begin to do God's work God's way, let me tell you what Jesus will do. No, let me, let the Lord Jesus speak for himself. Jesus said, I will build my church. I want you just to pause today and thank God for the church. Thank the Lord for the church. He's allowed you to be a part of. And ask the Lord to show you how you can do the work he wants done in and through your local New Testament church. It truly is the greatest work going on in this world. Repeating what other people have said about the Bible is not enough. 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