1-15-2012 Message:
The mother of a former pastor of mine memorized the book of James. James was the earliest written book of the NT. – AD 44-49
Author - There are four James in the NT.
James the Less, son of Alphaeus Mat. 10:3. James the Father of Judas (Iscariot) Luke 6:6. James son of Zebedee, brother of John Mat 4:21. James the half brother of Jesus Mark 6:3 and of Jude Mat 13:55 Continue reading
1 John 1:1-10
The first in a series of three epistles written by John. We’re not told who the original intended recipients of the first letter were. The author is the disciple and apostle John.
John was one of the three in Jesus’ closest circle (Peter, James & John). He was allowed to go with Jesus to the mount of transfiguration in Matthew 17:1-3. He is self proclaimed as the one Jesus loved in John 13:23. John was the first disciple to reach the empty tomb on Easter morning John 20:4. John was the one Jesus spoke to as he hung on the cross John 19:27. Jesus called John and his brother James, the sons of thunder. John is the one that penned the words in John 21:25 that read: 25 Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written. Continue reading
Scripture- Exodus 1-4
The biblical truths of God, we all want to know. Because if we know these things and we have them locked in, we’re cruising with our feet on the pegs.
Does God know & love me? Does God see me? Does God hear me? Does God have a plan for my life which He can guide by His hand?
A beautiful picture of God’s individual love and care for His people. This morning we will read biblical facts showing God’s personal involvement in the life of the believer. His people. The church. Read these scriptures and allow the truth about God to pierce your heart. To change the way you see him. Let Him in. For God’s sake, let Him in. Continue reading
9/18/2011
For me personally this is the most powerful message God has ever spoken to my heart. I can’t explain that. I don’t know how far we will get today, let’s just trust God to lead us.
You know? God’s plan for his church is that we would come together and worship him. Study his word, and that one would preach the word.
Are you ready? Continue reading
Message: Mark 1:21- 45
21 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.
Background: Capernaum was a fishing village on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, population of about 1,500. It was home to a garrison of Roman soldiers. A synagogue was to be established wherever there were as many as ten Jewish men. Luke 4:16-21 is the best biblical passage on what happened in a synagogue. The Sabbath started Friday sunset to Saturday sunset. Continue reading
August 14th, 2011
Message: Matthew 16:13-25
As an intro to the main focus which is verses (21-25) let’s understand 13-17: 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?”14 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Continue reading
Psalm 1: 1-3 1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night. 3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers. Continue reading
Previous teachings:
Don’t you love the way Jesus teaches? How he speaks to the heart? All he wants is for us to love him, and to let that relationship feed everything else. The scripture he put on my heart for today teaches us about prayer and about the way we should approach God in prayer. It teaches us that he sees our heart and knows our thoughts, and that it really does matter to God when you come to him that you’re heart, Continue reading
Hello ORBC Family!
I hope you are enjoying your summer and this day that the Lord has made.
I have had so many things happen this week through which God has spoken to my heart and well, I just wanted to tell you all that I love you and I am so very blessed to be your pastor. Continue reading