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Welcome to the Jesus Church in Watertown, South Dakota!Join us for service at: 500 14th Ave NW, Watertown, SD 57201 https://goo.gl/maps/WgUmDc1iH7jB8za98Our Service Times: Sunday Morning Service at 10:00 am CDT Sunday Main Service at 11:00 am CDT Wednesday Service at 7:00 pm CDTYou can find us online at: Website: https://jesuschurchsd.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusChurchSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuschurchsd/
Welcome to St. Matthew’s Baptist Church Online Service SUBSCRIBE,LIKE,SHARE. #jesuschristislord #smbcnj #pastorraymondmgordon Sit back and Prepare your Heart and Minds for our Worship Experience St. Matthew’s Baptist Church Dr. Raymond M. Gordon Sr., Senior Pastor STAY CONNECTED Facebook: St. Matthew’s Baptist Church in Williamstown, NJ Instagram: smbcnj Youtube: smbctv GIVE Need to pay your tithes and offerings or donate? Help to spread the Gospel and further the Kingdom of God Click the link this http://www.stmatthewsbc.org/giving/ Or TEXT TO GIVE ( Text your Amount) 1-(855) 628-1302 Mail In P.O.Box 817 Williamstown, NJ 08094 VISIT US Every Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m. Come Worship with Us We have classes for all ages Every Sunday 9:30am 245 Glassboro rd, Williamstown,NJ 08094 ****WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC****
Welcome to St. Matthew’s Baptist Church Online Service SUBSCRIBE,LIKE,SHARE. #jesuschristislord #smbcnj #pastorraymondmgordon Sit back and Prepare your Heart and Minds for our Worship Experience St. Matthew’s Baptist Church Dr. Raymond M. Gordon Sr., Senior Pastor STAY CONNECTED Facebook: St. Matthew’s Baptist Church in Williamstown, NJ Instagram: smbcnj Youtube: smbctv GIVE Need to pay your tithes and offerings or donate? Help to spread the Gospel and further the Kingdom of God Click the link this http://www.stmatthewsbc.org/giving/ Or TEXT TO GIVE ( Text your Amount) 1-(855) 628-1302 Mail In P.O.Box 817 Williamstown, NJ 08094 VISIT US Every Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m. Come Worship with Us We have classes for all ages Every Sunday 9:30am 245 Glassboro rd, Williamstown,NJ 08094 ****WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC****
Recorded December 29, 2024 - Sunday Morning Service
Main Theme: Hope in Christ is not wishful thinking — it is a confident certainty rooted in the person and promises of Jesus. Pastor Matthew taught that when our hope is centered in Christ, our joy remains steady, and when joy remains, strength endures. The message called believers to anchor hope solely in Jesus, not in people, possessions, or circumstances. The Foundation of Hope Opening with 1 Timothy 1:1 — “Jesus Christ, our hope.” The Greek word elpis means hope as a sure expectation, not uncertainty. The verb form elpo means to expect confidently — always used with “in” or “on.” Pastor explained that English hope has a question mark (“I hope it won't rain”), but biblical hope has no question mark because it rests in Jesus' finished work. “When your hope is in and on Jesus Christ, there's no question mark — because He's already overcome death, hell, and the grave.” Lesson: If our hope is placed in people, success, government, or even ourselves, disappointment is inevitable. Only hope in Christ sustains true joy and strength. The Connection Between Hope, Joy, and Strength Quoting Nehemiah 8:10 — “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” Joy is sustained when hope is rightly placed. When hope shifts to unstable things, joy fades and strength follows. “If you see someone without joy, you're seeing someone who's lost strength — because their hope has drifted.” Misplaced Hope and the Trap of Blame Pastor warned that misplaced hope gives others power to manipulate our emotions: “If my hope is in someone else, then how they act determines how I feel. That's bondage.” Believers must stop blaming others for disappointment and instead reaffirm God's sovereignty. “Either God is in control of your life, or that person is — but not both.” Insight: Hope in Christ frees us from emotional control by people or circumstances. The Certainty of God's Promises Using Hebrews 11, Pastor explained that biblical hope is assurance in things unseen. The patriarchs “saw the promises afar off” and believed even when they hadn't yet received them. Their hope without a question mark made them strangers and pilgrims on earth, focused on a heavenly city. “Abraham built his altars and pitched his tents — not the other way around. We're in danger today of building our tents and pitching our altars.” Application: Believers must reorient life around eternity, not temporary comfort or possessions. Abraham: Hoping Against Hope (Romans 4:16–21) Abraham believed God's promise for a son despite being 100 years old and Sarah's womb barren. His hope wasn't natural optimism but supernatural confidence in God's word. “He hoped against hope — natural hope said it's impossible, but divine hope said, ‘God cannot lie.'” Pastor reminded that God's blessings are gifts of grace, not rewards for performance. “You can't earn it. Everything from God is a gift — received by faith, not achieved by merit.” Staying Coupled to God The Hebrew term for “upright” (Psalm 84) means “to stay coupled.” Pastor illustrated with train cars: A shiny new car and a rusty old one both reach the destination if they stay coupled to the engine. “Some of you have dents and rust from life's battles — but if you stay coupled to Jesus, you'll reach the destination.” Encouragement: Even when believers fall, they must “fall forward.” God forgives failure and restores hope. Hope Through Hard Times (Jeremiah 29:10–13) In exile, God promised Israel restoration after 70 years. Jeremiah believed enough to buy land in a desolate place, trusting God's word when it looked foolish. “You must decide whether to believe what God said — or what you see.” Pastor compared linear human logic to “block logic”: Human logic says, “If A, then B.” God's truth says, “If God said it, it's true — regardless of what A or B looks like.” Prisoners of Hope and the Example of Job (Zechariah 9:12) “Return to the stronghold, you prisoners of hope… I will restore double.” Job embodied this: even in suffering, he declared, “Though worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh I shall see God.” Because Job kept his hope, God restored him double in every area. “We don't like hard times — but God uses them to prove our hope is real.” Hold Fast Your Confidence (Hebrews 3:6; 10:19–23) True boldness before God is not emotional force but confidence in Christ's finished work. “Hold fast the confession of your hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” Confidence (Greek tharseo) comes from cheer — meaning God deposits courage and strength when we abide with Him. “If you're not spending time in His presence, you're missing those divine deposits of courage that keep your hope alive.” Key Point: Our boldness comes from knowing God's heart toward us — not our performance. “I don't go to God because I've been good; I go because He's been good.” The Heart of God and True Boldness Pastor illustrated how believers often approach God differently depending on how they “performed” that week. On good weeks, we feel bold; on bad weeks, we hide. “That's Pharisee thinking — you made it about you instead of Him.” God's heart toward His children never changes. “He's the Father who hugs the son when he strikes out, not just when he hits a home run.” Final Call: Never Surrender Hope Our hope must be in and on Christ alone — not in ourselves or others. When hope stays fixed on Jesus: Joy is maintained. Strength is renewed. Faith endures through hardship. “Don't ever surrender your hope. If it's in Christ, it will win — it always bears out.” The service closed with an altar call to: Surrender misplaced hopes. Renew confidence in Christ. Come home if distant from God. Core Message Jesus Christ is our hope — not a supplement to it. Hope without a question mark produces joy, and joy gives strength. Stay “coupled” to Christ; even when you fall, get up and keep moving. Confidence before God comes from His heart toward you, not your record. Never surrender hope — because in Christ, victory is certain.
Pastor Gary continues teaching on the greatest Fruit of the Spirit, Love, and its application in our lives...
Recorded December 15, 2024 - Sunday Morning Service
Sunday Morning Service with Pastor Mike Shoaf
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Welcome to the Jesus Church in Watertown, South Dakota!Join us for service at: 500 14th Ave NW, Watertown, SD 57201 https://goo.gl/maps/WgUmDc1iH7jB8za98Our Service Times: Sunday Morning Service at 10:00 am CDT Sunday Main Service at 11:00 am CDT Wednesday Service at 7:00 pm CDTYou can find us online at: Website: https://jesuschurchsd.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusChurchSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuschurchsd/
He Walked on the Water | Sunday Morning Service - November 30, 2025 - Pastor James
Sunday, November 30, 2025
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WELCOME TO OUR LIVE SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE November 30, 2025 Pastor Thomas Climer is preaching at Family Worship Center in Athens Tennessee
WELCOME TO OUR LIVE SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE November 30, 2025 Pastor Thomas Climer is preaching at Family Worship Center in Athens Tennessee
Recorded December 8, 2024 - Sunday Morning Service
Recorded December 1, 2024 - Sunday Morning Service
Main Theme: Faith is the inheritance every believer must pass on — the foundation of the “family of faith.” Drawing from the story of Moses' parents, Amram and Jochebed, Pastor Matthew taught that true faith trusts God even when circumstances look hopeless, and that every generation must rise up and preserve faith for the next. The Faith Legacy of Moses' Family Amram (“exalted people”) and Jochebed (“Yahweh is glory”) were from the priestly tribe of Levi. Their three children — Aaron (the first high priest), Miriam (the worship leader), and Moses (the deliverer) — all served different purposes but under the same God. “God uses families, but He uses each person differently. Our children belong to Him first.” Jochebed's name was the first in Scripture to contain Yahweh — a sign that through her, God was revealing His covenant name and plan for deliverance. God Raises a Deliverer Through a Family of Faith Pharaoh, fearing the rise of a deliverer, commanded that all Hebrew male infants be killed. The Hebrew midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, refused to obey Pharaoh's order because they feared God more than man, and God blessed them for their obedience. “We obey the laws of the land — until they conflict with the laws of God. That's where we draw the line.” Pastor stressed that when God plans a deliverance, He first raises up a man or woman of faith — just as He did with Moses. Jochebed's Faith in Action (Exodus 2:1–10) Jochebed hid her baby Moses for three months, then placed him in a basket on the Nile River — the same river where other infants were being killed. “She put her child right in the enemy's waters — and trusted God to keep him.” Pharaoh's daughter found the baby, and through God's orchestration: Moses' sister Miriam offered to find a Hebrew nurse — Jochebed herself. Pharaoh's daughter unknowingly paid Jochebed to care for her own son. “God's big enough to pay you to raise your own child in faith.” Jochebed eventually released Moses completely, letting Pharaoh's daughter claim him as her son — a stunning act of humility and surrender. “She carried him, birthed him, hid him, and raised him — but was willing to let him go for God's glory.” The Power of Faith and Humility Jochebed's faith mirrors Abraham's — both trusted God enough to release what they loved most. Pastor urged parents and believers to trust God with their children and futures, even when they cannot control the outcome. “The greatest people in heaven may be the ones who labored unseen and gave God all the glory.” True greatness is not found in position or visibility, but in obedience and humility. “Faith doesn't impress God because it's loud — it impresses Him because it trusts.” Faith that Sees the Invisible (Hebrews 11) The faith of Moses' parents is honored in Hebrews 11:23: “By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents… for they saw he was a beautiful child.” The word translated beautiful (Greek: asteios) means belonging to another city — symbolizing that Jochebed recognized Moses belonged to God. “She knew she was a steward of a child who belonged to another kingdom.” Faith is “the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” It requires acting before seeing results. Faith is ongoing, not something we once had years ago. God rewards those who diligently seek Him — meaning those who do not neglect Him. Lesson: “Faith that pleases God is faith that obeys, acts, and doesn't neglect His voice — even when it interrupts your plans.” Moses' Example of Faith As Moses matured, he refused to be known as Pharaoh's daughter's son and chose to suffer with God's people instead of enjoying the “passing pleasures of sin.” Pastor emphasized that sin is pleasurable for a season, but its end is destruction. Moses' faith caused him to “see Him who is invisible” — living by faith in what God promised, not what he could see. “That's the paradox of faith — to see the invisible and act as if it's visible.” Application: Believers must teach their children to look beyond worldly success and see eternity as the true reward. “Peter won't ask for your diploma or your bank account at the gate — he'll ask if you knew Jesus.” The Faith Inheritance Pastor closed by urging the church to pass on faith as the greatest family legacy. Jochebed's quiet obedience shaped one of the greatest leaders in Scripture. The faith of parents and grandparents sets the spiritual tone for generations. “What you hand off in faith will outlive anything you buy or build.” He shared how his grandmother gave every child a Bible — the most valuable gift of all. The call: rise up in faith, not fear. “It's time for the church to stop being afraid. Put your basket in the river. Trust God to protect what belongs to Him.” Core Message God builds His deliverers through families of faith. Jochebed's courage shows that faith acts when fear says “wait.” True humility releases control and gives God all glory. The greatest inheritance is not wealth, but faith handed down. The just shall live — and lead — by faith.
Thank God For His Everlasting Love.
Sunday Morning Service with Pastor Mike Shoaf
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Welcome to the Jesus Church in Watertown, South Dakota!Join us for service at: 500 14th Ave NW, Watertown, SD 57201 https://goo.gl/maps/WgUmDc1iH7jB8za98Our Service Times: Sunday Morning Service at 10:00 am CDT Sunday Main Service at 11:00 am CDT Wednesday Service at 7:00 pm CDTYou can find us online at: Website: https://jesuschurchsd.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusChurchSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuschurchsd/
Welcome to St. Matthew’s Baptist Church Online Service SUBSCRIBE,LIKE,SHARE. #jesuschristislord #smbcnj #pastorraymondmgordon Sit back and Prepare your Heart and Minds for our Worship Experience St. Matthew’s Baptist Church Dr. Raymond M. Gordon Sr., Senior Pastor STAY CONNECTED Facebook: St. Matthew’s Baptist Church in Williamstown, NJ Instagram: smbcnj Youtube: smbctv GIVE Need to pay your tithes and offerings or donate? Help to spread the Gospel and further the Kingdom of God Click the link this http://www.stmatthewsbc.org/giving/ Or TEXT TO GIVE ( Text your Amount) 1-(855) 628-1302 Mail In P.O.Box 817 Williamstown, NJ 08094 VISIT US Every Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m. Come Worship with Us We have classes for all ages Every Sunday 9:30am 245 Glassboro rd, Williamstown,NJ 08094 ****WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC****
Welcome to St. Matthew’s Baptist Church Online Service SUBSCRIBE,LIKE,SHARE. #jesuschristislord #smbcnj #pastorraymondmgordon Sit back and Prepare your Heart and Minds for our Worship Experience St. Matthew’s Baptist Church Dr. Raymond M. Gordon Sr., Senior Pastor STAY CONNECTED Facebook: St. Matthew’s Baptist Church in Williamstown, NJ Instagram: smbcnj Youtube: smbctv GIVE Need to pay your tithes and offerings or donate? Help to spread the Gospel and further the Kingdom of God Click the link this http://www.stmatthewsbc.org/giving/ Or TEXT TO GIVE ( Text your Amount) 1-(855) 628-1302 Mail In P.O.Box 817 Williamstown, NJ 08094 VISIT US Every Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m. Come Worship with Us We have classes for all ages Every Sunday 9:30am 245 Glassboro rd, Williamstown,NJ 08094 ****WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC****
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Sunday Morning Service - November 23, 2025 - Pastor James
Welcome to St. Matthew’s Baptist Church Online Service SUBSCRIBE,LIKE,SHARE. #jesuschristislord #smbcnj #pastorraymondmgordon Sit back and Prepare your Heart and Minds for our Worship Experience St. Matthew’s Baptist Church Dr. Raymond M. Gordon Sr., Senior Pastor STAY CONNECTED Facebook: St. Matthew’s Baptist Church in Williamstown, NJ Instagram: smbcnj Youtube: smbctv GIVE Need to pay your tithes and offerings or donate? Help to spread the Gospel and further the Kingdom of God Click the link this http://www.stmatthewsbc.org/giving/ Or TEXT TO GIVE ( Text your Amount) 1-(855) 628-1302 Mail In P.O.Box 817 Williamstown, NJ 08094 VISIT US Every Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m. Come Worship with Us We have classes for all ages Every Sunday 9:30am 245 Glassboro rd, Williamstown,NJ 08094 ****WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC****
Welcome to St. Matthew’s Baptist Church Online Service SUBSCRIBE,LIKE,SHARE. #jesuschristislord #smbcnj #pastorraymondmgordon Sit back and Prepare your Heart and Minds for our Worship Experience St. Matthew’s Baptist Church Dr. Raymond M. Gordon Sr., Senior Pastor STAY CONNECTED Facebook: St. Matthew’s Baptist Church in Williamstown, NJ Instagram: smbcnj Youtube: smbctv GIVE Need to pay your tithes and offerings or donate? Help to spread the Gospel and further the Kingdom of God Click the link this http://www.stmatthewsbc.org/giving/ Or TEXT TO GIVE ( Text your Amount) 1-(855) 628-1302 Mail In P.O.Box 817 Williamstown, NJ 08094 VISIT US Every Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m. Come Worship with Us We have classes for all ages Every Sunday 9:30am 245 Glassboro rd, Williamstown,NJ 08094 ****WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC****
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Sermon Summary — “Jesus the Great Intercessor” Main Theme: Jesus Christ stands eternally as the Great Intercessor — the one who steps between humanity and judgment, taking our place, wrapping Himself in our condition, and offering access to God through His continual intercession. 1. Defining Intercession Pastor Denis begins by distinguishing intercession from ordinary prayer. All prayer is not intercessory, though intercession may happen during prayer. The Greek roots of “intercession” convey two ideas: To come between or to obstruct/prevent something harmful. To be wrapped up in — implying full personal involvement. An intercessor steps into the gap—on behalf of others—to obstruct harm or judgment and to bring about God's will, not personal desires. Example: Esther interceded for her people, risking her life to stand between them and destruction. True intercessors, like her, are willing to “wrap themselves” into a situation regardless of cost. 2. The Nature of True Intercession True intercession is not “safe” or comfortable, but rooted in faith and obedience. It is not motivated by emotion or pity, but by alignment with the will of God. It involves risk without fear, because “to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Pastor Denis uses a story of a mayor taking his mother's punishment to illustrate substitution — a reflection of what Jesus does for us. 3. Biblical Examples of Intercessors Job 9:32–33 – Job longs for a “mediator” (daysman) to stand between him and God — a foreshadowing of Christ. Elijah (James 5:17–18) – Elijah prayed for drought and then rain, aligning his intercession with God's word, even though it brought hardship upon himself too. True intercession seeks spiritual restoration above physical comfort. Moses – Offered his own life for Israel's forgiveness (“If you destroy them, destroy me too”). Shows intercession as willingness to bear another's burden or consequence. 4. Modern Application — Interceding with God's Will Sometimes God calls believers to pray difficult prayers, not just “bless them” prayers — to ask for repentance, breaking, and surrender. True intercessors pray for God's will, not people's preferences. Intercession might require standing against popular opinion or suffering personally for the sake of truth. 5. The Great Intercessor: Jesus Christ Hebrews 2 reveals that Jesus is the ultimate mediator who: Took on flesh and “tasted death for everyone.” Fully identified with humanity, walking through temptation, pain, and rejection. Now “lives to make intercession” for us continually before the Father. Jesus is the only one who: Stepped between judgment and humanity to absorb sin's penalty. Wrapped Himself in human weakness to redeem it. Now stands as our refuge, mediator, and hope. Key Insight: Saying “I can't overcome” or “I can't change” is not humility — it denies the power of Christ's intercession. Every believer must personally step into what Jesus has already provided. 6. Call to Action Seek Jesus first, before friends, family, or social support. Develop a personal relationship with Him — He's awake at every hour, listening and interceding. Make Him the center, not a part, of your life. Everything else should revolve around Him. Understand that Jesus' intercession is ongoing, not a one-time act — He is continually standing in the gap for us. Closing Message Jesus, the Great Intercessor, has already obstructed judgment, absorbed our punishment, and secured eternal life for those who believe. Now, He calls us to reflect His nature — to stand in the gap for others, to align with His will, and to give ourselves wholly to the purposes of God. “He lives to make intercession — not because He must be convinced, but because that's who He is.”
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