Sunday Preview: The Inheritance of the Righteous
by Matthew Allen on May 24th, 2024
On Sunday, we will examine a very serious passage from Matthew 25. It depicts judgment day. Jesus will judge, and eternal destinies will be determined. The righteous will go to eternal life, and the unrighteous will go to eternal punishment. Read More
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Sunday Preview: Seeing God
by Matthew Allen on May 17th, 2024
This desire to see and be with God is profound, yet our human condition makes it impossible. In Scripture, those who found themselves in God's presence were often terrified. However, there is an incredible promise from Jesus in Matthew 5:8: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." Read More
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How Important is Hope?
by Matthew Allen on May 13th, 2024
It was Paul who said, For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? Romans 8:24. Read More
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Sunday Preview: The Priceless Value of the Kingdom
by Matthew Allen on May 10th, 2024
Entering the kingdom of heaven involves a personal transaction, not involving money or deeds, but a surrender of all we have in exchange for all He offers. As Jesus said in Matthew 16:24, following Him consists in denying oneself, taking up one's cross, and truly following Him. This is an exchange of our very selves for Jesus as the ruler of our lives. Are we ready to surrender everything for Christ? Read More
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Sunday Preview: Redeemed by Blood
by Matthew Allen on April 27th, 2024
Our redemption is not merely a theological concept but a real action completed through Jesus's shed blood. As we ponder our former condition, as described in various parts of Ephesians, the magnitude of this redemption becomes even more striking. Read More
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Why God Recreated You
by Matthew Allen on April 23rd, 2024
Our transformation is both a gift and a responsibility that demands our wholehearted engagement to embody the virtues of the divine nature in every moment of our lives. As we continue to grow and mature in our faith, let us remember that we are called to be the visible expression of God’s love and righteousness in a world that desperately needs both. Read More
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Sunday Preview: Your Ultimate Destiny
by Matthew Allen on April 20th, 2024
Have you ever felt like your life stagnated, like you were stuck in a deep rut with no way out? Aimlessness is not only frustrating, but it goes against the fundamental nature of our existence. We are not meant to live devoid of purpose. Indeed, each of us has been created with a destiny in mind—a destiny designed by God, who fills our lives with meaning and direction.At the heart of understanding... Read More
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Sunday Preview: Why You Were Saved
by Matthew Allen on April 12th, 2024
The culmination of God’s plan is not for our glory but His. Salvation glorifies God's gracious nature, from selecting holy and blameless people to their adoption as sons and daughters. God wants to manifest the richness of His grace, inviting you into a story that ultimately leads to His praise. Read More
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Sunday Preview: Before the Foundation of the World
by Matthew Allen on April 6th, 2024
To find oneself in Christ is to unlock a destiny set in motion before the stars hung in the sky. It's an invitation to a life transformed, a heart renewed, and a spirit awakened to God's eternal love. Read More
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Sunday Preview: The Resurrection and the Life
by Matthew Allen on March 29th, 2024
Jesus came to bring life in its most abundant form. Do we believe in Jesus, who claims to be the resurrection and the life? Will we reach out to Him in faith? Read More
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Delight in the Law of the Lord
by Matthew Allen on March 25th, 2024
Psalm 1 challenges us to evaluate the quality of our walk with God and avoid the perils of spiritual complacency. It implores us to deepen our understanding of Him, cultivate an awe of His presence, and experience His work in our lives. Here, we find a portrait of a blessed life intertwined with God.But how does one cultivate such a life?Psalm 1:1-2: Examining Our SurroundingsThe things we see and... Read More
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Sunday Preview: I'll Fly Away
by Matthew Allen on March 22nd, 2024
The climax of our hope, however, is anchored in the glorious return of Jesus, vividly described in 1 Thessalonians 4:15–17. His second coming, marked by celestial fanfare and divine majesty, promises the resurrection of the dead in Christ and the transformation of the living believers, ensuring our eternal presence with the Lord in the heavens. Read More
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