Berley Adair, Jr, citing mostly Psalms, shares how to strengthen yourself in the Lord. He encourages us to be in the Lord's house with his people, to make God's people your desired people to be with, and to delight in the Lord's law.
Berley Adair shares the example of Barnabas and his gift of encouragement. He goes through stories that illustrate Barnabas' gift, from welcoming Paul when others were hesitant to his willingness to sacrificially give to share with those who had need. He concludes by challenging us to be more like Barnabas to build up the church with encouragement.
Brother Dwayne Scott uses passages from 1 Sam 23:13-18, 1 Sam 29:11- 30:6, and Hebrews 10:32-39 to share about being "Encouraged in God."
Bill Hunter unpacks the story of David and Jonathan and how they remained loyal to one another despite threats from Jonathan's father, Saul. He demonstrates how Jonathan's loyalty helped to protect him and prepare him for the throne.
Barrington Hall begins by sharing a George Barna poll on Christian beliefs on statements like "there is no such thing as absolute truth; different people can define truth in conflicting ways and still be correct." He then focuses on the requirements for discipleship in Luke 14:25-35, emphasizing that obedience is the highest form of worship.
Reverend Courtney Stewart continues in Romans, looking at Romans 8:18 - 39. His summaries the passage as follows – because God loves you His Support will sustain you in adversity, even your unspoken prayers ring in his ear and you are more than conquerors. He concludes with the assurance that, as the people of faith, nothing can separate you from the love of God.
Courtney Stewart speaks from Romans 8: 1 - 17 emphasising that you are special to God. It is not your love for God but God's love for you that should give you confidence.
In answering the question "Why did Jesus come?", Courtney Stewart weaves themes of Matthew the tax collector, COVID-19, Christmas gifts, social justice and speaking truth to power. His presentation concludes that Jesus came to give his life as a ransom for many, to call sinners to repentance and give us eternal life to those who believe in him.
Rev. Courtney Stewart preaches the first in the series for this year's Week of Atonement. He teaches about "The Necessity, the Nature and the Extent" of atonement.
Bro. Jide Lewis preaches the last sermon in the series "The Season is All About Him". He uses Matthew 2 to teach about the birth of Jesus. He teaches that the birth of Jesus was a historical event and that we have the opportunity to respond to this historical event by putting our faith in Jesus.