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Send a textListen to a message from Emmanuel Baptist Church of Longview, TX.Meet Me in the Word: A Daily DevotionalThoughtful reflections for Jesus-Followers Monday through Friday.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

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In this week's message, Pastor Bob shares his heartfelt announcement about transitioning to the role of Pastor Emeritus after 20 years as Lead Pastor, emphasizing the importance of a smooth leadership succession and encouraging the congregation to support the incoming Lead Pastor, Don Heindel, as they embark on a new chapter together.

In this message Pastor Bob explores the power and responsibility of our words, drawing on Proverbs and other Scripture to show how speech shapes identity, relationships, and outcomes. He offers two practical keys—Knowing God's Love and Appropriating Faith—and encourages listeners to choose words that sow life, healing, and freedom.

Sermon preached by Pastor Bob over Acts 10:1-23 on 2-22-26

When your prayer life feels empty, it can affect more than your quiet time. It can mess with your confidence, your hope, and your sense that God is actually near. If you've ever laid awake at 3 AM thinking, “Why do my prayers feel like they're hitting the ceiling?”, this episode is for you.In this video, we're getting practical. Because when your prayer life feels empty, the answer usually isn't “try harder” or “be more spiritual.” Often, it's that you need a different approach, a different way to talk with God that fits the season you're in.Pastor Bob shares 7 real, simple approaches to prayer that can reignite your prayer life and bring vibrancy to your conversations with God:A balanced “ACTS” rhythm (adoration, confession, thanksgiving, asking) when you feel scattered.Praying the Bible when you're stuck, repeating the same things.Praying through the week so you're not carrying everything at once,Using prayer guides when your words feel stale.Praying with the church so you remember you're not alone.Learning to pray honest prayers of pain and lament when life is heavy,And a bigger shift that expands your heart beyond “my problems” into God's world.If prayer feels empty, you're not disqualified, you're invited. The point isn't perfect words. The point is communion with the Father. Over time, God can rebuild your prayer life into something steady, honest, and real.SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate0:00 - PRAYER IS THE CENTER OF SPIRITUAL LIFE0:45 - ACTS PRAYER: A SIMPLE “BALANCED” PATTERN2:10 - PRAY THE BIBLE WHEN YOU FEEL STUCK3:13 - PRAY THROUGH THE WEEK (SO YOU DON'T FORGET PEOPLE)4:01 - PRAYER GUIDES WHEN YOUR WORDS FEEL STALE4:50 - PRAYING WITH THE CHURCH (YOU'RE NOT ALONE)6:14 - PRAYING LAMENT WHEN LIFE HURTS (PSALM 13)7:00 - EXPAND YOUR HEART: PRAY FOR THE WHOLE WORLD8:35 - SEASONS OF PRAYER + YOUR NEXT STEPJOIN the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT WITH BINMIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Questions?: info@binmin.orgPODCAST RESOURCES: More from Binmin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEAVE A REVIEW on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Send a textListen to a message from Emmanuel Baptist Church of Longview, TX.Support the show

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As we continue in our series "Mark: God on the Move," Pastor Bob explores Mark 9, where Jesus demonstrates His power both on the mountaintop and in the valley, urging us to step out in faith and recognize that anything is possible for those who believe, while emphasizing the importance of deepening our connection with God through prayer.

In the New Living Translation of the Bible, Hebrews 12:14 says, “…work at living a holy life…” How do you do that? Surely, one doesn’t have to follow a checklist of “Do’s & Don’ts”. So, how does one “work at living a holy life”? May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

Pastor Hiller Teaches On Luke 17:11-19 Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith A Reasoned Defense of the Faith by Adam Francisco Stretched: A Study for Lent and the Entire Christian Life by Dr. Christopher Richmann The Essential Nestingen: Essays on Preaching, Catechism, and the Reformation Philip Melanchthon's Commentary on Ecclesiastes, Translated by Dr. Derek Cooper More from the hosts: Edward Killian Darrin Sheek Bob Hiller Brian W. Thomas

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On Today's episode, listen as Pastor Bob continues our series entitled Consecrated. We will discover how Jesus ushered in a whole new way of walking out our devotion to God. 

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Pastor Bob Ienuso - From Sunday, February 8th, 2026 - 9:00 AM Service. Bob Ienuso along with his wife Esther, pastor our youth here at Kings Fire Church. King's Fire Church is located in Lake Katrine, NY. For more information, please visit kingsfire.org

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How does the story of Betsy Ross sewing the American flag relate to Psalm 95? Listen and learn. May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

Sermon preached by Pastor Bob over Acts 9:20-31 on February 8, 2026

Pastor Bob teaches from Acts 15 in his message titled “Jesus+ Will Steal Your Joy”, reminding us that true joy is found in the simplicity and freedom of the Gospel. He explains how adding anything to Jesus for salvation diminishes the joy of faith and burdens believers with unnecessary legalism. Drawing from the early church in Antioch, Pastor Bob highlights the beauty of unity in Christ across diversity and calls us to guard our hearts against a Jesus+ mentality by keeping our focus firmly on Him alone.

Pastor Bob Pittman's message powerfully highlights the importance of walking in God's presence with humility, integrity, and faithfulness, using the stories of Elijah, Elisha, and Gehazi as key examples. He warns against pride and greed, emphasizing that true spiritual fruit comes from putting God first, embracing accountability, and serving with love. The sermon also addresses the reality of false prophets, urging believers to discern character and remain rooted in Christ. Ultimately, it is a call to live authentically, rely on God's grace, and bear lasting fruit for His kingdom.

Permit me to share a story from my own experience that helps explain why it took me so long to preach a sermon series on the book of Revelation. When I was twenty-eight, I had been ordained as a minister of the gospel only a short time earlier and was serving as an interim pastor at Calvary Baptist Church, a congregation of roughly three hundred people. The church was struggling. Years of poor leadership decisions and the dismissal of one of its senior pastors had left it in a fragile state. I was young, inexperienced, and keenly aware that I had far more to learn than to offer. When Calvary eventually called its next senior pastorwhom I will refer to as Bobhe inherited both me and another assistant pastor. Less than a year into his tenure, Bob called me into his office to discuss my future. He asked what I hoped for in ministry, and I told him I planned to finish seminary and learn as much as I could from him, given his decades of pastoral experience. Then, without warning, he asked me what I believed about the rapture. Caught off guard, I answered honestly: I believed Christ would return for His people, but I was not yet certain whether that would be before, during, or after the tribulation. Bob paused, looked at me, and said simply, Well, thats a problem. It was a problem because Calvarys doctrinal statement treated a pre-tribulation rapture not as a point of discussion, but as a nonnegotiable. One passage often cited in support of that view is 1 Thessalonians 5:9For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. Yet the wrath Paul describes there is not the suffering believers endure in this world, but the final judgment reserved for the condemned. That conversation marked me deeply. It revealed how quickly the book of Revelationand the questions surrounding itcan become a test of loyalty rather than a call to faithfulness. And it helps explain why I approached Revelation for so many years with caution, hesitation, and no small measure of pastoral concern. Suffering (Tribulation) is a Part of the Christian Life (v. 9) What troubled me about Pastor Bob and the doctrinal statement Calvary Baptist Church has since removed is that this view is difficult to reconcile with Jesus own teaching on what Christians should expect as His followers. Jesus said plainly, You will be hated by all for my names sake (Matt. 10:22). And again, In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world (John 16:33). The apostles echoed the same expectation. Paul warned new believers, Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God just after he was stoned and left for dead outside of the city of Lystra (Acts 14:22). Peter likewise urged Christians not to be shocked by suffering, but to see it as participation in Christs own path: Do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you rejoice insofar as you share Christs sufferings (1 Pet. 4:1213). The word tribulation simply means affliction. In Revelation, tribulation is never portrayed as some vague or theoretical idea, but as a real and immediate experience for faithful believers.1It is the context of Johns exile, the churches suffering, and the cry of the martyrs. Tribulation is the setting in which the church endures, bears witness, and waits for Christs victory. Let me press this one step further. In Matthew 24, Jesus warned His disciples, And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are but the beginning of the birth pains (vv. 68). Then He said, They will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my names sake. And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come (vv. 914). Jesus then went on to prophesy about events we know with certainty occurred in AD 70: So when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, and never will be (vv. 1521). History records that everything Jesus warned would happen did, in fact, occur. Roman soldiers under Titus breached Jerusalem, entered the temple, slaughtered priests while sacrifices were being offered, piled bodies in the sanctuary, erected pagan images, and offered sacrifices to Roman gods, including sacrifices to the emperor himself. The temple was dismantled stone by stone, fulfilling Jesus words: Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down (Matt. 24:2). John lived through those events. More than twenty years later, he wrote to seven churches not as a distant observer but as a participant: I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and the kingdom and the patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. The question to consider until we reach Revelation 6 is: What tribulation is John participating in? The persecution of Christians didnt end in AD 70. What began as local opposition has become global. Some regions where the gospel once flourishedsuch as North Korea and Nigeriaare now among the most dangerous for Christians. A challenging reality of the Christian life is that faithfulness to Jesus often leads to suffering. John introduces himself not as an exception, but as a fellow participant in this tribulation. Whatever view of the tribulation you currently hold, know that John and the first-century church were convinced they were living in itnot as a fixed or future timetable, but as a present season of suffering that began with Christs ascension and will end only with His return. Jesus Will Not Abandon the Christian in Life (vv. 9-16) When John received his visions, it was on the Lords Day. Before anything was revealed about Gods plan for the world, it was a day set apart for worship. Many believe this is the earliest technical use of the Lords Day to refer to Sundaythe day of Christs resurrection and the dawn of the new creation. What is most significant is that John hears from the Lord while worshiping the Lord. While in a state of worship, John hears a loud voice behind him like a trumpet. This recalls Sinai, where we are told, there were thunders and lightnings and a very loud trumpet blast, so that all the people in the camp trembled (Exod. 19:16). The trumpet-like voice commands John: Write what you see in a book and send it to the seven churches (v. 11). When John turns, he does not see a trumpet, but seven golden lampstands, and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man (v. 12). Do not miss the significance: the lampstands represent the churches (v. 20), and Jesus stands in their midst. The Greek word mesos means among and in the middle. In other words, in the midst of tribulation and suffering, Jesus has not abandoned His people. This is the fulfillment of His promise: Behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age (Matt. 28:20). The long golden sash Jesus wears is that of a priest (cf. Exod. 28:4; 29:5). His golden sash is not a fashion statement but a firm reminder that He is our great High Priest, who intercedes on our behalf as the One who advocates for all those He has redeemed through the shedding of His blood once and for all. As Hebrews 7 tells us, He holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them (vv. 2425). The hairs on Jesus head are white like the whitest wool, as Daniel describes the Ancient of Days: His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames; its wheels were burning fire (Dan. 7:9). Here Jesus is identified with eternal wisdom and divine purityequal with the Father, yet uniquely the Son. He is the Everlasting One, and His wisdom is infinite. Jesus eyes are like a flame of fire. This does not mean He has literal beams shooting from His eyes any more than the sharp two-edged sword from His mouth is a literal sword (v. 16). His eyes blaze like fire, revealing that nothing escapes His sightno motive hidden, no deed overlooked, and no wound His people suffer that will go unnoticed. His knowledge knows no bounds. Our Saviors feet are like burnished bronze. There is no tiptoeing with Him. Our great High Priest and awesome King embodies unshakable strength as the One who will judge the nations with perfect justice and holy resolve. He is omnipotentsolid, sure, and infinitely strong. The voice of our Savior matches His divine wisdom, all-encompassing knowledge, and unequalled strength as Yahweh. When He speaks, He does so with pervasive power: For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authoritiesall things were created through him and for him (Col. 1:16). His wordevery wordcarries divine weight. Why does this matter in light of what John and the churches suffered? Why does this matter for your brothers and sisters in North Korea or Nigeria? Why does this matter for us today? It matters because in the right hand of the Divine Sonwho is infinitely wise, who sees His bride perfectly and completely, and who stands with omnipotent strengththe seven angels of the seven churches are held. Whether these refer to messengers who shepherd the churches or to angels with a particular charge, the point is unmistakable: His servants belong to Him. They are His, and they serve under His protection. We are told that Jesus not only holds the seven stars and stands among His churches, but that from His mouth comes a sharp, two-edged sword (see Heb. 4:12). There are no dull edges on this sword, because it is the Word of Godliving and powerful, with the authority to judge, cut, cure, wound, and heal. And if that were not enough, His face shines like the sun in full strength. What John sees is Jesus in His gloryholy, majestic, and awesome, worthy of all our worship. This Jesus is not the one often presented as safe, domesticated, or passive. This is the glorified Lord, whose word creates, sustains, and brings all things to account. Richard Phillips wrote of these verses: This vision does not show us what Jesus looks like but rather what Jesus is like,symbolically depicting his person and work. Biblically trained Christians organize the work of Christ in his three offices of Prophet, Priest, and King.2 With Jesus, there is No Need to Fear in Life or in Death (vv. 17-20) It is no wonder, then, that when John sees this Jesus, he falls at His feet as though dead (v. 17). The beloved disciple, who once leaned against Jesus chest during His earthly ministry, is now an old manweathered, worn, and wiser. Confronted with the risen and exalted Christ, John collapses in reverent awe. Yet it is this Jesus, standing in the midst of His church, who places the same right hand that holds His servants upon John. Johns response is both right and appropriate. It echoes Isaiahs encounter with the Holy One, in which he saw the Lord seated on the throne and heard the seraphim cry, Holy, holy, holy (Isa. 6:3). Isaiah responded in terror, Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts! (Isa. 6:5). Johns response also mirrors Habakkuks reaction before a holy God: I hear, and my body trembles; my lips quiver at the sound; rottenness enters into my bones; my legs tremble beneath me. Yet I will quietly wait for the day of trouble (Hab. 3:16). Throughout Scripture, when sinful people encounter Gods holiness, fear is the natural response. But notice Jesus response to Johns terror: Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades (vv. 1718). Fear not. Why? Because unlike Caesar, the Roman Empire, or any power that seeks to silence Christs church, Johnand all who belong to the true churchbelong to Jesus. He is the One who died to save John from his sins, the One who rose again to secure his salvation and resurrection, and the One who now holds the keys of Death and Hades. This is why Jesus can promise all who belong to Him: My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand I and the Father are one (John 10:2730). With Jesus, there is no need to fearnot in life, and not in death. Conclusion Let me leave you with three points of application in light of all that we have seen in these verses: First: Dont be surprised by sufferingfaithful Christians have always faced tribulation. If tribulation is the normal setting of the Christian life, then suffering is not a sign that something has gone wrong; it is often a sign that something has gone right. John does not present himself as an exception but as a partner in tribulation, reminding us that faithfulness to Jesus does not remove us from affliction but places us squarely within it. So when hardship comespressure tocompromise, opposition at work, isolation for following Christ, or quiet endurance no one else seeswe are not abandoned; we are walking the same path marked out by the apostles, the early church, and believers around the world today. Second: Find your security in Christ, not in your circumstances. Revelation does not calm our fears by minimizing danger but by revealing Christ. John is not comforted by explanations or timelines but by the presence and power of Jesusthe eternal Son, our great High Priest, the all-seeing Judge, the omnipotent King, and the living Lord who has conquered death itself. Fear loosens its grip not when life becomes safe but when Jesus becomes central, because the size of our fear is always tied to how clearly we see Christ. Third: Do not fear deaththe One who died and rose again holds the keys of life and death. Because this Jesus holds the keys of Death and Hades, nothingnot persecution, loss, or even deathhas the final word over those who belong to Him. The same hand that holds the stars touches His servants, and the same voice that thunders like many waters speaks reassurance to fearful saints. So we need not fear what tomorrow brings or what awaits us at the end. With Jesus, there is no need to fearnot in life, nor in death. 1 Revelation consistently presents tribulation not as a distant, isolated future event, but as the lived experience of faithful believersexpressed through imprisonment, martyrdom, deception, and violent oppositionbeginning in the first century and continuing until the final vindication of Gods people (Rev. 1:9; 2:910; 6:911; 12:17; 13:7; 17:6; 20:4). 2 Richard D. Phillips, Revelation, ed. Richard D. Phillips, Philip Graham Ryken, and Daniel M. Doriani, Reformed Expository Commentary (Phillipsburg, NJ: PR Publishing, 2017), 64.

Pastor Bob leads us through an encouraging message from the Book of Acts titled “Marks of a Prevailing Church,” rooted in Acts 11. He reminds us that God uses powerful “aha moments” to reveal Himself and draw others into faith, and that a prevailing church is marked by unity across cultures, diversity embraced as a strength, and Spirit-filled leadership that encourages and equips the body. Together, we are challenged to live out these marks as we reflect Christ in our lives.

Myles sits down with old friend Bob Maddux, who has had a lifelong commitment to “re-dig” the wells of revival from the late 1960's and dig the new wells for the next generation.[Genesis 26!] They discuss his decades of ministry and involvement in the arts: authoring several books and creating several movies. To find out about his work and obtain his resources go to:http://bobmaddux.com/Support the show

Good Shepherd | The Gospel of John | Pastor Bob Marvel by Cornwall Church

Open Gate | The Gospel of John - Abide | Pastor Bob Marvel by Cornwall Church

Pastor Bob Ienuso - From Sunday, Decemeber 14th, 2025 - 9:00 AM Service. Bob Ienuso along with his wife Esther, pastor our youth here at Kings Fire Church. King's Fire Church is located in Lake Katrine, NY. For more information, please visit kingsfire.org

As we continue in our series, “Mark: God on the Move," Pastor Bob explores Jesus' parable of the sower, examining how different heart conditions affect our reception of God's Word, and challenge listeners to reflect on their own spiritual growth and openness to change.

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Pastor Bob reminds us of the value we place on being equipped to effectively represent the power and character of God.

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Now I See - The Gospel of John | Pastor Bob Marvel by Cornwall Church

The Gospel Of John - Follow The Light | Pastor Bob Marvel by Cornwall Church

Pastor Bob's message, “The Book of Acts: Overcoming Barriers of Faith,” explores Acts 10 and reveals how God breaks down spiritual, personal, and cultural barriers through faith. The sermon highlights how Peter and Cornelius respond in obedience to God's leading, showing the power of prayer to align our hearts with His will and the call to unity across differences. We are reminded that the Gospel is for all people and that God invites us to live out a faith marked by obedience, prayer, and inclusive love.

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As we continue in our series “Mark: God on the Move,” Pastor Bob explore Mark 2:1-12, emphasizing the importance of Jesus' presence in our lives, the healing power of faith, and the necessity of forgiveness for our greatest needs.

In week two of our Upside Down Glory series, Pastor Bob Erbig walks through Mark 2:1–12 to show how faith becomes advocacy when it refuses to accept barriers that keep people from Jesus. Centered on the story of the paralytic whose friends literally break through a roof to bring him into Christ's presence, this message confronts a culture that quietly assigns value based on ability, productivity, and “quality of life.” From modern genetic counseling pressures to healthcare systems that ration care, the same question echoes through the centuries: who decides which lives are worthy of access, dignity, and belonging? Jesus answers that question decisively—by forgiving, healing, and publicly defending a man the world would overlook. This sermon challenges the church to recognize disability ministry as a shared responsibility, calling believers to notice barriers, carry burdens together, and actively advocate for those who are often excluded—before birth and throughout life.Faith that truly believes Jesus is worth reaching will do whatever it takes to take the roof off and bring others to Him.

In week two of The Inner Life series, Pastor Bob invites us to look closely at the life of Saul—the first king of Israel—and what his story reveals about the condition of our hearts. Saul's downfall wasn't rooted in one catastrophic mistake, but in an undeveloped inner life that prioritized outward appearance, people's approval, and conditional obedience over deep submission to God.

In the opening message of our new series Upside Down Glory, Pastor Bob Erbig walks through 1 Corinthians 1:26–31 to confront one of the deepest assumptions of our culture: that strength is the goal and weakness is the problem. Launching in the season of New Year's resolutions, this sermon exposes how easily we measure worth by wisdom, power, productivity, and self-sufficiency—while Scripture reveals a radically different story. Paul reminds the church that God intentionally chooses what the world calls weak, low, and overlooked to display His power and grace, leaving no room for boasting except in Christ alone. Through biblical teaching, pastoral reflection, and personal testimony, this message reframes disability, limitation, and vulnerability—not as obstacles to God's work, but as places where His glory is most clearly seen, calling the church to honor the image of God in every person and to live fully into the upside-down values of the Kingdom.Our limitations are not barriers to God's glory—they are the very stage on which His power is revealed.January 4th, 2026

As we kick off our new series “Mark: God on the Move”, Pastor Bob explores the impactful journey of Jesus as depicted in the Gospel of Mark, highlighting His call to discipleship, the authority He holds over evil, and His willingness to heal and transform lives amidst challenges and expectations.

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This inspiring message by Pastor Bob, titled “Refreshing in the Holy Spirit,” invites believers to move beyond superficial New Year's resolutions and embrace a profound, life-transforming encounter with the Holy Spirit in 2026. Pastor Bob emphasizes the vital roles of prayer, forgiveness, stillness, and bold faith as keys to breaking through limitations, reclaiming lost blessings, and experiencing God's greater glory. He highlights the need for continual filling and refilling with the Spirit, urging believers to surrender fully, forgive others and themselves, and cultivate an intimate walk with God. Through heartfelt stories of revival and divine encounters, this message encourages all to live as though “the heavens are open,” to expect God's powerful move, and to step courageously into a new season marked by spiritual fullness, breakthrough, and victory.

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Pastor Hiller Teaches On Luke 21:5-28 Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Coming Home for Christmas: 1517 Advent Devotional Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug More from the hosts: Edward Killian Darrin Sheek Bob Hiller Brian W. Thomas