Pastor Steve Forman: “Is Anything Too Hard for the Lord”

 
New Jerusalem
Nov. 4, 2018 - The New Jerusalem; the Holy of Holies
Reverend Al Plat

“The one who spoke with me had a measuring rod of gold to measure the city and its gates and walls. The city lies foursquare, its length the same as its width. And he measured the city with his rod, 12,000 stadia. Its length and width and height are equal” - Revelation 21:9-27

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Nov . 11, 2018 - The Fingerprints of God
Reverend Al Plat

“The women living there said, “Naomi has a son!” And they named him Obed. He was the father of Jesse, the father of David” - Ruth 4:16

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Oct. 21, 2018 - What God Has Already Done
Reverend Al Plat

Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all.45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - Mark 10: 44-45

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Oct. 25, 2018 - Christ The King - Reverend Trevor Yeaman

“Grace and peace to you from the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come.” - Revelation 1:4a

Our apologies as the sermon from Sunday, November 25, 2018 is not available via audio as there were some technical difficulties. We have included a copy of the sermon notes available for download by clicking on the link below.

Christ is King

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Dec. 02, 2018 - In Christ Is Our Hope
Reverend Al Plat

“But not a hair on your head will perish.” - Luke 21:7-36

A Word In The Wilderness
Dec 09, 2018 - A Word In The Wilderness
Reverend Al Plat

“During the high-priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John, son of Zechariah, in the wilderness.” - Luke 3:2

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Dec. 16, 2018 - The Mighty Warrior Of Our Salvation
Reverend Al Plat

“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” - Zephaniah 3:17

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Dec. 23, 2018 - The Word Became Flesh
Reverend Al Plat

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth” - John 1:14

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Dec. 30, 2018 - Lying in a Manger
Reverend Al Plat

“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” - Luke 2:8-20

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Jan.06, 2019 - Epiphany
Reverend Al Plat

“Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” - Matthew 2:2

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Jan.13, 2019 - The Silence of The Lamb
Reverend Al Plat

“and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: ‘You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.’” - Luke 3:15-22

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Jan.20, 2019 - A Miracle in Cana
Reverend Al Plat

“What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which He revealed his glory; and His disciples believed in him.” - John 2:11

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January 27, 2019 Personal Testimony
Curtis Creaser - Elder
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Feb.03, 2019 - You Are
Reverend Al Plat

“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a p[art of it” - 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

The Grace of The Call
Feb.10, 2019 - The Grace of The Call
Reverend Al Plat

“Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” - Luke 5:1-11

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Feb 17, 2019 - I Believe In The Resurrection Of The Body
Reverend Al Plat

“But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.” - 1 Corinthians 15:3-20

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Feb 24, 2019 - Living Like The God We've Got
Reverend Al Plat

“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” - Luke 6:27-38

Transfiguration
March 03, 2019 - Transfiguration
Reverend Al Plat

“As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning.” - Luke 9:28-36

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March 10, 2019 - The Promises of God
Reverend Trevor Yeaman

“One day Elisha went to Shunem. And a well-to-do woman was there, who urged him to stay for a meal. So whenever he came by, he stopped there to eat. She said to her husband, “I know that this man who often comes our way is a holy man of God. 10 Let’s make a small room on the roof and put in it a bed and a table, a chair and a lamp for him. Then he can stay there whenever he comes to us.” - 2 Kings 4:8-37

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March 17, 2019 - A Love That Cannot Be Stopped
Reverend Al Plat

“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing.” - Luke 13:31-35

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March 24, 2019 - In The Midst of Judgment, Grace
Reverend Al Plat

“So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ‘For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’ “‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone for one more year, and I’ll dig around it and fertilize it. If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.’” - Luke 13:1-9

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March 31, 2019 - The Great Exchange
Reverend Al Plat

“For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin,[d] so that we could be made right with God through Christ.” - 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

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April 07, 2019 - Salvation
Reverend Al Plat

“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” - Isaiah 43:16-21

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April 14, 2019 - Blessed is The King
Reverend Al Plat

“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” - Luke 19:38

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April 21, 2019 - Where Grave, Is Your Victory
Reverend Al Plat

“They asked her, “Woman, why are you crying?” “They have taken my Lord away,” she said, “and I don’t know where they have put him.” 14 At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus.  He asked her, “Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?” Thinking he was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him.” - John 20:1-18

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April 28, 2019 - Mission's Trip Report - Garden Grove
Reverend Al Plat & Anna Olson

Isaiah 53:1-12

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May 5, 2019 - Saved From Sin, And Saved To Serve
Reverend Al Plat

“But the Lord said to Ananias, ‘Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel.’” - Acts 9:1-22

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May 12, 2019 - Tabitha
Reverend Al Plat

“In Jappa there was a disciple names Tabitha (In Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and help the poor.” - Acts 9:36-43

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May 19. 2019 - As I Have Loved You
Reverend Al Plat

“A new command I give you; Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” - John 12:31-35

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June 2, 2019 - Glory
Reverend Al Plat

“Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.” - John 17:24

Grace & Hope
June 9, 2019 - Extending Grace, Igniting Hope
Reverend Trevor Yeaman

‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. 18 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.” - Act 2:17-18

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June 16, 2019 - Blessed Trinity
Reverend Al Plat

“Then I was constantly at His side. I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in His presence, rejoicing in His whole world and delighting in mankind.” - Proverbs 8:30, 31 (Text: Proverbs 8:1-4; 22-31)

Mercy & Restoration
June 23, 2019 - Mercy & Restoration
Reverend Al Plat

For Jesus had commanded the impure spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was chained hand and foot and kept under guard, he had broken his chains and had been driven by the demon into solitary places.” - Luke 8:29 (Text - Luke 8:26-39)

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July 7, 2019 - The Kingdom Of God Has Come Near
Reverend Al Plat

“Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’” - Luke 10:9 (Text - Luke 10:1-20)

But a Samaritan
July 14, 2019 - But A Samaritan
Reverend Al Plat

“But a Samaritan, as he traveled , came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him.” - Luke 10:22 (Text - Luke 10:25-37)

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July 28, 2019 - Baptism Sunday at Forfar Park (No message recorded)

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August 4, 2019 - The Rich Fool
Reverend Al Plat

“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’” - Luke 12:20 (Text - Luke 12:13-21)

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August 11, 2019 - By Faith
Reverend Al Plat

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about we do not see” - Hebrews 11:1 (Text - Hebrews 11:1-3; 8-16; 32-40)

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August 18, 2019 - The Man, The Message, And The Mission
Reverend Al Plat

“I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! But I have a baptism to undergo, and what constraint I am under until it is completed!” - Luke 12:49-50 (Text - Luke 12:49-56)

Communion Sunday
August 25, 2019 - Communion Sunday
Reverend Al Plat

Text John 13:1-5; 21-30

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September 1, 2019 - His Faithful Follower I Would Be
Reverend Al Plat

“And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple” - Luke 14:27 (Text - Luke 14:25-33)

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September 8, 2019 - Compassion in Rwanda
Mrs. Carol Schafer

Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked them. 14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” 15 When he had placed his hands on them, he went on from there.” - Matthew 19:13-15

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September 15, 2019 - Lost And Found
Reverend Al Plat

“I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.” - Luke 15:7 (Text: Luke 15:1-10)

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September 22, 2019 - Heart Trouble
Pastor Paul Quantz

Text: Romans 7:13-25

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October 6, 2019 - Lord, Increase Our Faith!
Reverend Al Plat

“The apostles said to the Lord, ‘increase our faith!’” - Luke 17:5

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October 13, 2019 - Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving
Reverend Al Plat

“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.” - Psalm 100:4

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October 20, 2019 - Thankfulness
Nathan Gullion

Text: Psalm 46:8-11

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October 27, 2019 - A Tale of Two Sinners
Reverend Al Plat

“I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” - Luke 18:14 (Text: Luke 18:9-14)

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November 3, 2019 - Seeking And Saving The Lost
Reverend Al Plat

“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” - Luke 19:10 (Text: Luke 19:1-10)

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November 10, 2019 - The Greatest Of All Blessings Is Jesus
Pastor Marty Hays

Text: Philippians 3:17-21

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November 24, 2019 - Today, Paradise
Reverend Al Plat

Text: Luke 23:33-43

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December 1, 2019 - Our Lord Jesus Is Coming
Reverend Al Plat

“And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.” - Romans 12:11 (Text: Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11)

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December 8, 2019 - A Voice In The Wilderness (Audio unavailable at this time)
Reverend Al Plat

“This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’” - Matthew 3:3

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December 15, 2019 - Are You The One?
Reverend Al Plat

“When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to ask him, “Are you the one who is come, or should we expect someone else?’” - Matthew 11:2-3 (Text Matthew 11:1-11)

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December 22, 2019 - Emmanuel
Reverend Al Plat

“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Emmanuel” (which means “God with us”). - Matthew 1:23 (Text: Matthew 1:18-25)

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December 29, 2019 - The Dark Side Of The Christmas Story
Reverend Al Plat

“When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi.” - Matthew 2:16 (Text: Matthew 2:13-23)

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January 5, 2020 - Grace And More Grace
Reverend Al Plat

“From His fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.” - John 1:16 (Text: John 1:10-18)

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January 12, 2020 - Beloved Child Of God
Reverend Al Plat

“And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” - Matthew 3:17 (Text: Matthew 3:13-17)

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January 19, 2020 - Behold, The Lamb Of God
Reverend Al Plat

“The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” - John 1:29 (Text: John 1:29-42)

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January 26, 2020 - United In Christ
Reverend Al Plat

“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” - 1 Corinthians 1:18 (Text: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18)

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February 9, 2020 - Salt and Light
Reverend Al Plat

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 (Text: Matthew 5:13-20)

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February 16, 2020 - The Heart Of The Matter
Reverend Al Plat

“You have heard that it was said…But I tell you that….” - Matthew 5:21-22

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February 23, 2020 - On the Mountain, In The Valley
Reverend Al Plat

“As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus instructed them, “Don’t tell anyone what you have seen, until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.” - Matthew 17:9 (Text: Matthew 17:1-9)

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March 1, 2020 - Guilt and Grace
Reverend Al Plat

“For if, by the trespass of man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!” - Romans 5:17 (Text: Romans 5:12-21)

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March 8, 2020 - For God So Love The World
Reverend Al Plat

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16 (Text: John 3:1-17)

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March 15, 2020 - The Woman At The Well
Reverend Al Plat

“Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to town…” - John 4:28 (Text: John 4:5-42)

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March 22, 2020 - True Blindness
Reverend Al Plat

“He Replied, ‘Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!’” - John 9:25 (Text: John 9:1-41)

March 29, 2020 - The Resurrection And The Life (No Audio Available)
Reverend Al Plat

Key Verse: "Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life'". (Text: John 11: 1-45)

April 5, 2020 - Who Is This? Our Rescuer! (No Audio Available)
Reverend Al Plat

“When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, ‘Who is this?’” - Matthew 21:10 (Text: Matthew 21:1-11)

April 10, 2020 - Ministerial Good Friday Service (No Audio Available)
Athabasca Ministerial Association
April 12, 2020 - A Whole New World
Reverend Al Plat

“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.” - Matthew 28:6 (Text: Matthew 28:1-10)

April 19, 2020 - The Prince of Peace
Reverend Al Plat

“On that evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “‘Peace be with you!’” - John 20:19 (Text: John 20:19-31)

April 26, 2020 - Risen, Revealed And Remembered
Reverend Al Plat

“Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by the when he broke the bread.” - Luke 24:35 (Text: Luke 24:13-35)

May 3, 2020 - His Sheep Am I
Reverend Al Plat

"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." - John 10:11 (Text: John 10:1-11)

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.” - John 14:1 (Text: John 14:1-14)

May 17, 2020 - Where Is God When It Hurts?
Reverend Al Plat

"For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit." - 1 Peter 3:18 (Text: 1 Peter 3:13-22)

“After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.” - Acts 1:9 (Text: Acts1:1-14)

"Peter replied, 'Repent and be baptized, everyone of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'" - Acts 2:38 (Text: Acts 2:1-40)

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." - Matthew 28:19 (Text: Matthew 28:16-20)

"And hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us." - Romans 5:5 (Text: Romans 5:1-11)

"In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus." - Romans 6:11 (Text: Romans 6:1-11)

"Abraham answered, 'God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.' And the two of them went on together." - Genesis 22:8 (Text: Genesis 22:1-19)

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28 (Text: Matthew 11: 28-30)

"Then he told them many things in parables, saying: 'A farmer went out to sow his seed.'" - Matthew 13:13 (Text: Matthew 13:1-23)

"Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn." - Matthew 13:30 (Text: Matthew 13:24-30)

Today's message we join Pastor Al at his mom's funeral in Ontario - Recorded on July 18, 2020.

The Compassionate Saviour Text: Mathew 14:1-21 Key Verse: "When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick." - Matthew 14:14

Jesus Is Lord Text: Romans 10:5-15 Key Verse: "If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." - Romans 10:9

Jesus For All Text: Matthew 15:1-2, 7-39 Key Verse: "Then Jesus said to her, 'Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.' And her daughter was healed at that moment." - Matthew 15:28

Take Up Your Cross And Follow Text: Matthew 16:21-28 Key Verse: "Then Jesus said to his disciples, 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.'" - Matthew 16:24

Guest Speaker: Pastor Nathan Gullion

Guest Speaker: Pastor Nathan Gullion

Whether We Live Or Whether We Die, We Are The Lord's Text: Romans 14:5-10 Key Verse: "If we live we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord" - Romans 14:8