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2026 Our Year of Loving God | Rev. Chris Wilson A. by Calvary International Christian Centre

In this section of scripture King Jehoshaphat is surrounded by an army that caused him great fear. Have you ever had a time on your life when you are suddenly surrounded by overwhelming circumstances? A personal battle with temptation? A marital crisis? A debilitating health condition? The death of a loved one? A prodigal son or daughter?Truth be told beloved, we all have had our times when it seemed like there is no way out. What can be used to help us work through such times? Well, what did Jehoshaphat do? He set aside a time to fast. He acknowledged God's sovereignty (vs. 6), God's covenant (vs. 7), God's presence (vs. 8,9), God's goodness (vs. 10), God's possession (vs. 11) and their utter dependence upon Him (vs. 12).In the midst of the anticipation of the forthcoming battle, the prophet Jahaziel said, "Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's (2 Chron 20:15). That does not mean that we shirk any human responsibility related to our battle, whatever it may be. But it does mean this: You and I as followers of Jesus Christ never face any battle in life alone. Yes, we have family, and friends who are there with us, and for that, we can and should be thankful, but then there are BATTLES that only the presence of God can get us through. Shepherd boy David said to the giant Goliath, and all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD'S, and he will give you into our hands (1 Sam 17:47).Beloved, our God promises to be with us in every battle, every fiery furnace, every single lion's den. When Jehoshaphat heard what God said to him and the people of God, we see in verses 18-21 that the people of God began to worship The Lord before the battle was fought, confident in God's promise of victory. For the child of God, death itself will be swallowed up in victory (1 Cor 15:54). The tribulation saints got the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God (Rev 15:2). But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Cor 15:57). We may lose a skirmish here and there beloved, but when all is said and done, Jesus prevails because He has won the ultimate battle over sin, the devil and death for us. Halleujah to His Name. SELAH

In this week's sermon, the Rev'd Roger Revell reflects on the Story of Rehab from Joshua 2.

Send us a textIn this enlightening conversation, Rev. Father Anthony Kote-Witha discusses the profound significance of Jesus Christ in Christian faith, exploring His dual nature as fully human and fully divine. The dialogue delves into the importance of Advent and Christmas as a time of preparation and celebration, the challenges faced by Christians today, and the transformative power of the cross as an act of love. Father Bitta emphasizes the necessity of forgiveness and the hope that Jesus brings to humanity, culminating in heartfelt Christmas wishes for listeners.===Support the show

Philippians 2:5-11 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.     Isaiah 9:1-7 1  But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.  2 The people who walked in darkness  have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. 3 You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as they are glad when they divide the spoil. 4 For the yoke of his burden, and the staff for his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian.  5 For every boot of the tramping warrior in battle tumult and every garment rolled in blood will be burned as fuel for the fire. 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom,     to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.   Galatians 4:4-7 4  But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. 6 And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 7 So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.

In this weeks sermon, the Rev'd Roger Revell Reflects on the story of Tamar in Genesis 38:13-26 connecting it to the significance of the Genealogy of Jesus found in Matthew 1.

In this season, pause from the celebrations, find a quiet moment, and let God's Word speak to you. May His peace fill your home, His presence steady your heart, and His love draw you closer to Him.#TheChristmasGiftOfGod #CITAMChurchOnline #ChurchEveryday

Who is the One we honor in this season? Discover why He is more than a good man, more than a story, and why every knee will bow before Him. This Christmas, encounter the true reason we worship.#HowIsHeGod #CITAMChurchOnline #ChurchEveryday

In this week's sermon, the Rev'd Roger Revell and Student Minister Banks Wise reflect on the Genealogy of Jesus, specifically focusing on Abraham in Genesis 16.

In the penultimate episode of our November-long teaching on Walking in the Fear of the Lord, Rev. Andrew Bimpong leads us in exploring the true meaning, purpose, and transforming power of the fear of God. Drawing from both Old and New Testament scriptures, this message reveals the keys to walking a way that's pleasing to God.  Learn about keys that empower believers to live distinguished lives like Abraham, Daniel, Job and Paul & how to receive and nurture the fear of God. You'll learn that the fear of the Lord is not only a reverence for God's holiness but also a spiritual treasure, a manifestation of the Holy Spirit, and a doorway into wisdom, confidence, and intimacy with God, offering benefits to the believer. The fear of the Lord is not intimidation—it is an empowering, purifying, God-given key that unlocks wisdom, strength, and divine alignment. When believers embrace this fear, they walk in power, clarity, confidence, and Kingdom authority.

Are we faithfully serving God yet forgetting the one offering He desires most—a thankful heart?Before presenting another request, pause and reflect on His goodness, His provision, and His faithfulness through your life. #InCourtWithGod #Thanksgiving #CITAMChurchOnline #ChurchEveryday

God created us for relationship. And because we are created in the image of God, we know that God desires relationship, too. But God's generosity is not limited to our relationship with God. We are invited to partner with God so the whole of creation knows God's generosity through our faithfulness. What a powerful thing that we should join with the God of the universe to show God's generosity to all! Sunday service times are 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 4 p.m. at the Mission Campus in Prairie Village, Kansas, and 10 a.m. at the Antioch Campus in Overland Park, Kansas. If you are unable to attend in person, you can worship online at https://villagepres.org/online. Support the showContact Village Presbyterian Churchvillagepres.orgcommunications@villagepres.org913-262-4200Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.orgFacebook @villagepresInstagram @villagepreschurchYouTube @villagepresbyterianchurchTo join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving

We find extraordinary information about Heaven in Rev. 21-22; join me as we discover more of what God has in store for eternity for the believer in Jesus; Heaven makes this world BORING!

As the year draws to a close, here's a powerful reminder for every man: your life is held firmly in God's hands. This message explores four essential anchors—God's providence, purpose, provision, and protection—showing that nothing in your journey is accidental. Even in storms, setbacks, or challenges, God is working all things together for good and leading you toward His plan. #AnchoredByGod #CITAMChurchOnline #ChurchEveryday

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When you receive a gift, especially one that is more generous than you anticipated, you are overwhelmed with gratitude. You want to send a message to the giver that clearly communicates how grateful you are. This is an essential understanding of the Christian life. God's gift of grace is undeserved. There is nothing we can do or not do to hinder God's grace. But we can respond. We can live lives that show our gratitude and in so doing, our generosity is for God.  Sunday service times are 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 4 p.m. at the Mission Campus in Prairie Village, Kansas, and 10 a.m. at the Antioch Campus in Overland Park, Kansas. If you are unable to attend in person, you can worship online at https://villagepres.org/online. Support the showContact Village Presbyterian Churchvillagepres.orgcommunications@villagepres.org913-262-4200Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.orgFacebook @villagepresInstagram @villagepreschurchYouTube @villagepresbyterianchurchTo join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving

Preparing our Hearts for the Kingdom of God - Rev. Callum Macleod (Retired)Series: Guest Preacher Preacher: Rev Callum MacleodLord's Day MorningDate: 16th November 2025Passage: Luke 3:1-17

Daniel and his three friends' comfortable lives in Jerusalem abruptly ended when they were forcibly exiled to Babylon.Upon their arrival in a foreign land, they were forced to embrace a new life, learn a new body of knowledge, embrace a new culture, and renounce their identity in preparation for a life of service in the Babylonian king's court. Through it all, the three young men accepted their fate humbly and wholeheartedly. However, their only request to their captors was for them to abstain from eating the king's rationed food- which was their way of honoring their God while testifying their faith amidst such adverse conditions.These introductory verses of the Book of Daniel impart valuable spiritual insights and lessons for us about the unpredictable nature of life, man's agency, and God's sovereignty.Join our community:Facebook: https://facebook.com/UECPhilippinesFacebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/UnitedEvangelicalChurchofthePhilippinesInstagram: https://instagram.com/uecphilippines/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uecphilippinesViber: https://bitly.com/UECPViberComm

Scripture Reading: Revelation 7:1-8 In Revelation 7, we have an interlude between the sixth and seventh seals.  The chapter has in mind two groups of Christians … 144,000 servants of God who are given His seal, and a "great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages." A literal and future interpretation of the 144,000 servants sees this as Jewish Christians, who are raised up, and protected from the earthly calamities, in order to proclaim the gospel during the great tribulation.  They are chosen from the twelve tribes of Israel and are the "firstfruits for God" (Rev 14:4), indicating that there will be many Jewish people who will turn to Christ during this time.  This is God's 'remnant' of the people of Israel, who will be saved during the final season of human history (cf. Rom 9:27,28; 11:25-27). The seal here seems to be a seal of protection from the calamites that befall the human race (cf. Ezek 9:1-8).  This group is also mentioned in Revelation 14:1-5 as a redeemed group, who are sexually and spiritually pure … who "follow the Lamb wherever he goes … and in their mouth no lie was found."  The 144,000 seem to be a group of Jewish evangelists who are raised up to proclaim the gospel in all the world.  This is yet a display of God's mercy to a rebellious world.  Even in His horrible judgments during this season, He offers eternal life through the global proclamation of the gospel of Christ.  The 'seal' of God is mentioned in Ephesians 1:13,14 and 4:30.  The Holy Spirit is God's seal displaying His ownership and protection of His own.  Let us rest in this comforting reality.

Rev. Dr. Karl Travis had been healthy all of his life until he embarked upon a painful seven-year struggle to finally discover a diagnosis of a rare disease. He was given a few months to live. As he was writing his funeral service, he picked up a manuscript he had started years ago titled, "God's Gift of Generosity." In his preface, he noted how odd it may seem to write about God's generosity in his condition. But Karl found that as he faced this terminal illness, more than anything, he leaned into the generosity of God. In this sermon series, Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka will explore the three facets of generosity that Dr. Travis highlights in his book, published last year.Sunday service times are 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 4 p.m. at the Mission Campus in Prairie Village, Kansas, and 10 a.m. at the Antioch Campus in Overland Park, Kansas. If you are unable to attend in person, you can worship online at villagepres.org/online. Support the showContact Village Presbyterian Churchvillagepres.orgcommunications@villagepres.org913-262-4200Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.orgFacebook @villagepresInstagram @villagepreschurchYouTube @villagepresbyterianchurchTo join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving

In this powerful teaching, Rev. Robin-Huws Barnes explores what it truly means to walk in the fear of God — not as a ritual or legal requirement, but as a journey from fearful obedience to reverent love. The message traces the evolution of the fear of God from the Old Testament to the New Testament, showing how the concept moved from ritual fear to moral reverence and ultimately to relationship-based love through Christ Jesus.   The fear of God is not about being afraid — it's about being in awe. When love becomes the motivation, obedience becomes worship. Let your reverence move from ritual to relationship, from fear to reverent love.   Takeaways: Fear of God is not terror but awe-filled love that produces humility and obedience. Grace intensifies reverence — not as law, but as love responding to divine mercy. God desires your heart, not your checklist. The fear of God today is expressed through relationship, trust, and moral alignment with His character.   Scriptures Referenced: Deuteronomy 6:24 – The command to fear and obey the Lord for our good. Psalm 31:19 – God's goodness laid up for those who fear Him. Psalm 33:18–19 – The eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him and hope in His mercy. Ecclesiastes 12:13 – The whole duty of man: to fear God and keep His commandments. Proverbs 8:13 – The fear of the Lord is to hate evil, pride, and arrogance. Isaiah 29:13 – A warning against worship without heart. Matthew 15:1–9 – Jesus confronts ritualism among the Pharisees. Hebrews 12:28–29 – Serving God with reverence and godly fear through grace. 2 Corinthians 5:14–15 – The love of Christ compels us. Mark 10:17–22 – The rich young ruler and the shift from rule-based obedience to relationship.

Sermon Title: Why Serve GodSpeaker: Rev. Provy R. CadelinaDate: April 14, 2024Service: Sunday Morning WorshipIlocano Preaching

Sermon Title: 5 Powerful Promises of GodSpeaker: Rev. Provy R. CadelinaDate: March 3, 2024Service: Sunday School LessonIlocano Preaching

Sermon Title: We Are Labourers Together With GodSpeaker: Rev. Provy R. CadelinaDate: February 4, 2024Service: Sunday Morning Worship ServiceIlocano Preaching

Jesus is powerfully present with His people in life and death Weary saints hear Words from God (Rev. 1:9-11)​ Weary saints see a big view of Christ (Rev. 1:12-16)​ Weary saints can feel Jesus' powerful presence (Rev. 1:17-20)

Haunted Hearts Series

Malachi 2:10-16 We are continuing in the book of Malachi. This morning we'll be covering chapter 2 verses10-16. Please turn there. You can find it on page 954 in the pew Bible. This is our fourth of eight sermons in Malachi. It's a short book. It only has 4 chapters, but as you have seen already, it packs a punch. Malachi's prophecy began with a reminder of God's electing love for Israel. But then God turns to the ways in which they have been unfaithful in response. The overall theme of the book is God's faithfulness and Israel's unfaithfulness. And we will see that clearly in our text this morning. The people were demonstrating a lack of faith in God because of unfaithfulness in their marriages. Reading of Malachi 2:10-16 Prayer There is one relationship in life that is more important than any other. This relationship requires dedication. It's a relationship built on forgiveness. It's one where if you are not seeking to honor the one with whom you are in this relationship with, then you will struggle. Your path will be filled with difficulty. This relationship is that important. I'm talking about your relationship with the Lord. Some of you probably thought that I was going to say, “your relationship with your spouse.” Right? After all, a marriage relationship is critically important. But your relationship with the Lord is more important. It's tempting to see our text this morning as only applying to marriage. After all, it has plenty to say about marriage, and we're going to get there. However, this passage is ultimately about your faith in the creator God. So, whether you are married or not, you are directed to draw near to the Lord by faith. I don't know if you noticed it, but the word “faithless” is used here 5 times. Look at verse 10. After asking a couple of rhetorical questions, which we'll get to, it says, “why then are we faithless to one another.” Then immediately in verse 11. “Judah has been faithless.” Judah was the southern kingdom which was exiled, some of whom had returned. So in other words, God was calling them faithless. Now go down to verse 14. In the middle there it says, “…the Lord was witness between you and the wife of your youth, to whom you have been faithless.” That is repeated at the end of 15. “Let none of you be faithless to the wife of your youth.” In those instances, it is faithless to their spouse. And finally, this passage ends with this, “so guard yourselves in your spirit, and do not be faithless.” So, faithless. Their faithless actions and faithlessness in their marriages, displayed a faithlessness before God. To give a little structure this morning, we'll consider this in 4 points. 1. Faithless before a Faithful God (2:10–11a) 2. Faithless with a Faithless Bride (2:11b–12) 3. Faithless to a Faithful Bride (2:13–16) 4. Faithful despite a Faithless Bride Those may be hard to remember, but they are printed there on page 4. 1. Faithless before a Faithful God (2:10–11a) So again, #1, Faithless before a faithful God. Verse 10 and the first half of verse 11 begin by emphasizing their covenant relationship with God and therefore with one another. The two questions there in 10 direct them to God. Malachi asks “Have we not all one Father? Has not one God created us?” They already know the answer. Yes, he is God their Father. Yes, they are his children. And yes, he is their creator. Those questions are to remind them of who God is;  who they are; and the centrality of his relationship with them. You see, before God speaks into the tangled mess of their marriage relationships, he first directs them to himself. He also directs them to one another. That is because their faithless actions not only reflected their faithlessness before God. But it also reflected on their faithlessness with one another. In other words, because they were in a covenant relationship with God together, anyone who broke that covenant with God, was being faithlessness toward one another. And anyone breaking the covenant with one another, was being faithless before God. By the way, we are going to get very practical in just a couple of minutes. But before we get there, it's critical to first understand why breaking the covenant was an act of faithlessness. It says that by their actions, they were “profaning the covenant.” That's  a strong statement Let me say a couple things about it: ·      The reference to covenant here includes the promises that God made to Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David. God established a relationship with them as his people. He called them to be his. He gave them his law. He promised them a kingdom and that they would be a people as numerous as the sands of the sea. They were set apart by the God of all creation. It was a beautiful thing. ·      But they “profaned” the covenant relationship. They profaned it because they were dishonoring God by violating the relationship that he had established with them. They had been breaking his commands. Rather than acting in faith, some had been rejecting the covenant promises that God had given them. So, it was serious. That's why it says in 11 that they had been faithless. They had been faithless to God and faithless to one another. Now, I want to say one more thing before we get to the heart of this passage about marriage. In the middle of verse 11 it says that they profaned the “sanctuary of the Lord.” At the heart of the word translated “sanctuary” is the word set apart. Some believe this is a reference to God's covenant people. They were profaning one another. And I think that's right. It goes along with two things. First, verse 10 had just said that they were faithless to one another. And second, immediately after saying they had profaned the sanctuary, it says, “which he loves.” Remember from the opening verses of chapter 1. God loves his people. In summary, their sin broke faith with God and with one another. Sometimes we don't think about that. Our sin is not only a sin against God it is sin against the covenant community. No matter our sin, it affects the community, sometimes in a more direct way, which we will see here, or sometimes indirectly. Either way, it was breaking fellowship with God and with one another. Ok, then, but what was it? What sin had they committed which was an abomination to God and which was faithless to one another? Well, they had been violating God's sacred establishment of covenant marriage. They were violating it in two ways: First, many had been marrying people outside of the covenant. And second, many had been unlawfully divorcing their spouses. 2. Faithless with a Faithless Bride (2:11b–12) Which brings us to points 2 and 3 about those two things. About unholy marriage and unlawful divorce. Point 2 is this: Faithless with a Faithless Bride. They were being covenantally unfaithful because they were marrying outside of the faith. Right there at the end of 11. They had “married the daughter of a foreign God.” Verse 12 points the finger at some men who were doing this When the exiles were in Babylon, all around them were not just Babylonians but also other nations that Babylon had conquered and brought to Babylon. The temptation was to intermarry with those outside of God's covenant people. But even when they were back in Jerusalem, there were now people from other kingdoms. Part of the temptation was marrying into the people group who was in control in order to improve their plight. Now, whether it was just an attraction to someone outside of the covenant community or whether it was for economic gain, either way, it was an abomination, as God says. And let me be very clear. This is not about race. There is nothing in the Bible that prohibits marriage between people from different ethnic backgrounds or people groups. Rather, this is about marrying outside of God's covenant community. That is very clear at the end of verse 11, “the daughter of a foreign God.” Plus, we have several examples of women who were originally outside of God's covenant community, but who became part of the covenant, and then married an Israelite. Think of Ruth. Ruth was a Moabite woman who was joined the covenant community and then married Boaz. Rahab is another example. She was a Cannanite, whom God spared from the destruction of Jericho because of her faith. She married Salmon. The admonition for us is to only marry someone who shares our faith in Christ. Let me take a moment to speak to those of you who are not married – young and old. Not everyone is called to be married. The apostle Paul wasn't married, and he makes it clear that there are blessings to being single. But many of you have the desire to be married. Younger kids, I want to make sure you are listening as well. Marriage may be far from your mind right now. You may be thinking “eww, marriage.”  But that will likely change. So, listen as well. If you decide to get married, the most important thing is to marry someone who shares your faith in Christ. It's God's command to marry in the Lord. The world says that love is not a choice. It says that when love finds you, no matter with whom, you cannot say “no.” But don't buy the lie. Don't mix up attraction with love. Love is a choice. Yes, you should be attracted to someone you want to marry, but that person needs to share your faith and commitment to your Lord and Savior. There is no such thing as missionary dating. Do you hear me? You are playing with fire if you are dating someone who you think you can win over to Christ. It's the Holy Spirit job to change someone's heart. Don't go there. The most important relationship you have is with the Lord and if you can't share that with your spouse, it is difficult and comes with consequences. I know several godly people who are married to unbelievers, and they would confirm that struggle. Sometimes that happens because one spouse comes to faith in Christ after getting married. Praise the Lord. If that happens, the struggle is still there. If you are in that situation, stay married. As the Scriptures say, so that you may win over your spouse. But sometimes someone young in his or her faith marries an unbeliever. It's only later that the person realizes the sin of it and how difficult it is. God forgives and he helps. If that is you, stay married and continue to pray for your unbelieving spouse to believe. And we will pray along with you. But for those of you who are not married, I plead with you, if you marry, marry a Godly man or woman who loves the Lord and his Word. Not just someone who says they are a Christian, but someone who demonstrates their faith and Love for the Lord. These verses are saying that marrying outside of God's covenant community demonstrates faithlessness. The consequences are difficult. 3. Faithless to a Faithful Bride (2:13–16) Which brings us to the other thing that they were doing. Many were unlawfully divorcing their spouses. This is point 3. Faithless to a Faithful Bride. As we already saw, twice it mentions unfaithfulness to the wife of their youth. These men had made a covenant commitment to these women, yet they were walking away from their marriages. We're not told, but perhaps some of them were the ones who then married outside of the covenant community. Before I go on, I want to be sensitive to the burdens and pain in this room from past marriages. Some of you have endured difficult marriages that have failed. Perhaps your marriage failed because of your own sin or perhaps your spouse's or perhaps both of you. Whatever the situation, it's hard and there's often relational fallout beyond the breaking of that marriage covenant. But I want you to know that God is merciful and forgiving. As you look back and either recognize your own complicity or you feel the hurt of being sinned against, know that God forgives and ministers his grace. To be sure, God's mercy and forgiveness is never to be a justification for an unbiblical divorce. The Scriptures are clear about divorce. Jesus spoke of divorce being permissible when sexual infidelity has occurred. Elsewhere abandonment is included. I would include abuse as a form of abandonment. These grievous sins are the only grounds for divorce. What was happening in Jerusalem is that marriages were being annulled because a spouse no longer cared to be married. And because of it, God no longer heard them or received their offerings, verse 13. They were weeping because of God not receiving them. It was not a godly grief that led to repentance, but rather just a groaning because of the consequences. In verse 14, they ask, “why has he not?” Why does God no longer accept us? By the way, this is the Malachi pattern, remember. They were reaping the consequences of their sin but didn't acknowledge their sin. And so the hammer drops again. Two weeks ago the hammer dropped on their polluted offerings. Last week it dropped on the corrupt priests. And here, it's back to the people, some of whom were faithless by divorcing their spouses without warrant. But they had made a covenant with their spouse. The Lord was a witness to that covenant commitment. And look at verse 15. “Did he [that is, God] not make them one, with a portion of the Spirit in their union?” They were united to one another in marriage. It's a reference back to Genesis 1. God was actively present in bringing about that oneness. So by abandoning their marriage, they were abandoning God. And not only that, they were abandoning God's call for them to raise their children to know the Lord. As the middle of 15 says, God desires “Godly offspring.” It would be a downward spiral of faithless future generations. Now, not every husband or wife was walking away from their marriage. But even some who were still married were considering divorce. We know that because it says, “guard yourself in your spirit and let none of you BE faithless.” The verse before said some of them “have been faithless.” In other words, for the ones who were still in their covenant marriage, they were to guard their hearts and minds against going down the path of divorce. And, actually, did you notice that the phrase, “guard yourself in your spirit” is used twice. Once in verse 15 and second in verse 16. Ok, let me now speak to those who are married. Some of your marriages are struggling. And I probably only know the half of it. Every marriage has its ups and downs, but some marriages have acute struggles for a variety of reasons. And it is hard. What is supposed to be the most intimate relationship on earth, is sometimes fraught with tension and mistrust and heartache because of current sin or past sin... which can lead to more sin and cause more tension and more mistrust and more heartache. If that is you, I want to say two things: 1. As it says here, “guard yourself in your spirit.” Do not let yourself wander to thoughts of divorce. Don't let go of the covenant that you made to your spouse. Pursue your spouse again. Recommit yourself to your marriage. There's a warning here of faithlessness if you pursue unbiblical divorce. So, guard your thoughts and your heart. 2. Number 2. There is help and there is hope. There is not a single elder here unwilling to help if your marriage is struggling. Please reach out. I will meet with you and pray with you, multiple times if necessary. We can also find help outside of our church if you would be more comfortable with that. But please reach out. If you do not think your marriage needs help, but your spouse does, let me encourage you to honor and listen to your spouse. Set aside whatever is preventing you from getting help. And do not lose hope. We serve a God who is in the business of forgiving and reconciling. The forgiveness and reconciliation that he gives you, individually, is the basis for forgiveness and reconciliation in you marriage. 4. Faithful despite a Faithless Bride Which is a nice transition to point 4. Faithful despite a Faithless Bride I'm not talking about a marriage between a man and a woman here. I am talking about the marriage between Christ and his church. Despite the unfaithfulness of God's people, his bride, God has remained faithful. The marriage paradigm is the pattern that God uses all throughout Scripture to convey his faithfulness despite our unfaithfulness. And this goes all the way back to the garden of Eden. When Adam and Eve sinned against God, when they ate of the forbidden fruit, their sin was spiritual adultery. They had been in a covenant relationship with God. He promised them life, but they turned against his promise of blessing and instead ate that which was forbidden. That spiritual adultery theme continues throughout the Scriptures. God's people were betrothed to God, but they forsook his name and committed spiritual adultery against him by going after other so-called gods from the surrounding nations. But as we read in Hosea 2 earlier in the service, despite the people's unfaithfulness, God promised that he would be faithful. He promised to be their husband who would protect and lead them in righteousness and justice. They would once again be called his people and they would call him their God. This is the pattern over and over in the Old Testament. The people forgot the Lord. They acted in adulterous ways like the people here in Jerusalem. Yet God was merciful… and just like here, he called them back to himself. And the climax of this marriage paradigm in Scripture… is found in Christ. He not only sought his bride, the church, but as we read earlier in Ephesians 5, he died for her. There is no greater love. He sanctifies and cleanses her. By giving his church his righteousness, Christ presents her pure and spotless. SO not only is he faithful despite her unfaithfulness, he makes her faithful. And he nourishes and cherishes her and leads her. And all of that will come to full fruition when he returns for the consummation of the great spiritual wedding. He will usher his people, his bride, into the wedding supper of the Lamb forever. Beloved, this is the reason that marriage is sacred. Marriage on earth is patterned after the union between God and his people. It is why a Christian should only marry a Christian. It is why God hates divorce. It is why those who are married should fight for their marriage and not against it. It is why in a marriage relationship you should love and forgive just as Christ loved you and forgave you. It is why a husband has been called to be the spiritual leader in his marriage and home. It is a sacrificial leading. Again, as Ephesians 5 said, husbands love your wives as Christ loved the church and died for her. The people in Jerusalem didn't have this full picture, yet. They didn't yet know of what was to come. But as we will find out in these next 2 chapters, God is going to lift the curtain and give them a glimpse of what was soon to come for them. In the meantime, they were to return in faith to God by returning in faithfulness to their covenant marriages. For those who desire one day to be married, seek Godly spouses by faith in Christ. And for those who are married, pursue and love our spouses because God has pursued and loved you. For all of us, may we see the beauty and wonder of our bridegroom, Christ. And because of his love and faithfulness to us, may we seek to be faithful in return to him.  

Sermon Title: Seven Things Declared to Be the Will of GodSpeaker: Rev. Provy R. CadelinaDate: July 9, 2023Service: Sunday Morning Worship ServiceIlocano Preaching

Sermon Title: Through Faith in God (Part 1)Speaker: Rev. Provy R. CadelinaDate: July 12, 2023Service: Midweek Prayer Meeting ServiceIlocano Preaching

Sermon Title: Through Faith in God (Part 2)Speaker: Rev. Provy R. CadelinaDate: July 19, 2023Service: Midweek Prayer Meeting ServiceIlocano Preaching

Sermon Title: How to Put on the Armour of GodSpeaker: Rev. Provy R. CadelinaDate: July 23, 2023Service: Sunday Morning Worship ServiceIlocano Preaching

Rev. Kim DuBreuil will be preaching on Matthew 18:1-5.

Sermon Title: How to Serve God?Speaker: Rev. Provy R. CadelinaDate: March 13, 2023Service: Long Distance Preaching ServiceIlocano Preaching

Do you know God?  This week we launch our annual Unity Awakening series of Sunday talks and small groups drawing inspiration from the music of acclaimed singer and songwriter Denise Rosier.  We'll begin by examining how we come to know God.

Today's episode is part of our Christian parenting mini-series we are offering on “Motherhood Taboos” and we've invited author, preacher, and friend The Rev. Teresa Kim Pecinovsky to talk with us about maternal images of God in Scripture. She's an expert because she wrote one of our favorite children's books, Mother God! While Scripture is PACKED with feminine and maternal images of God, you don't often hear those images highlighted in the pulpit or in the Christian book aisle. Rev. Teresa is one of our favorite preachers and writers working to change that for littles and grown-ups alike, and she talks about taking the approach of writing a children's book to dismantle oppressive images from infancy onwards. Her Scripture guide for maternal images of God is here, just scroll to the bottom of the page! More about Rev. Teresa:Website: https://tkpcreates.com/about/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tkpcreatesTeresa's Books:Sparking Peace - https://tkpcreates.com/sparking-peace/Mother God - https://tkpcreates.com/home/The Peace Table (one of our favorite storybook Bibles!) - https://shinecurriculum.com/product/the-peace-table-a-storybook-bible/+++Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcastThere's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons!+++Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.comOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/++++MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/++++More about Father Lizzie:BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/RevLizzie.comhttps://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzieJubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org ++++More about Mother Laura:https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peachesSt. Paul's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA++++Theme music:"On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue).New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Title: Living a Life that Pleases God | ஆண்டவரைப் பிரியப்படுத்தும் வாழ்க்கையை வாழ்வதுEvent: Dawn Prayer SermonSpeaker: Rev. Dr. Jim Reuben ElliotDate: October 1, 2025Watch the Sermon as a video on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/z4Jy1_muuAI FOLLOW US!https://linktr.ee/agapebangaloreFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/agapebangalore Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agapebangaloreYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AgapeBangaloreYouTube TV: https://www.youtube.com/@AgapeBangaloreTVTwitter: https://twitter.com/abcabfindia Website: https://agapebangalore.orgVISIT US!Location: Agape Bible Church BangaloreGoogle Map: https://goo.gl/maps/fvEzXTwigMbRRTxz5CONTACT US!Email: abcabfindia@gmail.comWhatsApp & Telegram: +91-9900167714 & +91-9901613901#AgapeBangalore #AgapeBibleChurch #WordofGod #JimReubenElliot#Truths #Sermon #TamilSermon #DawnPrayer #October2025 #BangaloreChurch

Sun. Sept. 28, 2025: "Silent Treatment Is Not of God" -Rev. Anthony Hoangphan, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Christy Cordle concludes the sermon series "Habit: What's It To Ya?" She reminds us that our daily habits will either push us toward a false and fleeting comfort, or they will push us toward God, the giver of perfectly lasting comfort.Stay connected with Hope Church Memphis:Website • HopeChurchMemphis.comInstagram • @Hope4MemphisTikTok • @Hope4MemphisFacebook • @Hope4MemphisPrayer • HopeChurchMemphis.com/PrayerGiving • HopeChurchMemphis.com/Give

John 3: 27 John answered and said, “A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven. Malachi 3: 1  “Behold, I send My messenger, And he will prepare the way before Me. And the Lord, whom you seek, Will suddenly come to His temple, Even the Messenger of the covenant, In whom you delight. Behold, He is coming,” Says the Lord of hosts.

Genesis 3:8-13; Proverbs 1:7 What is the most important thing we created without the aid of God? Fear. We will look at the genesis of fear and what it,s creation has meant for our relationship with God. And then we will affirm that practically every single time God appears to us, the first thing God says is, “Do not be afraid.” God is trying to get us to undo what we have done. Fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but not wisdom. We would undo the fall if we would undo fear.

Rev. Kim DuBreuil will be preaching on Matthew 4:1-10, to continue the series 'Think Small.'

Isaiah 45:5-7 5 I am the Lord, and there is no other;     apart from me there is no God. I will strengthen you,     though you have not acknowledged me, 6 so that from the rising of the sun     to the place of its setting people may know there is none besides me.     I am the Lord, and there is no other. 7 I form the light and create darkness,     I bring prosperity and create disaster;     I, the Lord, do all these things.   John 17:1-3, Jesus Prays to Be Glorified 17 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 3 Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.

Sun. August 31, 2025: "Living Humbly in the Eyes of God" -Rev. Anthony Hoangphan, Parochial Vicar

The Stirring meets at 5:30 pm on Sundays.—Stay connected with The Stirring at Hope Church in Memphis, TN:Website • HopeChurchMemphis.comInstagram • @TheStirringAtHopeTikTok • @Hope4MemphisFacebook • @TheStirringAtHopePrayer • HopeChurchMemphis.com/PraayerGiving • HopeChurchMemphis.com/Give