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01/18/2026

Sunday Service Recap | Apollos
📖 Acts 18:24–28

It was so good to see everyone out this morning! We were especially thankful for our visitors—if you’re visiting, you are always welcome, and we invite you to come back and worship with us again.

Today, Evangelist David C. led our study focusing on Apollos, one of the Bible’s “unsung heroes,” and the powerful lessons we can learn from his example.

🔹 Who was Apollos?
• A Jew from Alexandria—an ancient center of learning
• Well-educated and mighty in the Scriptures (Acts 18:24)
• Eloquent, fervent in spirit, and bold in teaching the truth

🔹 What made Apollos effective?
• He devoted himself to study and meditation on God’s Word
• He spoke clearly and powerfully from the Scriptures
• He had a deep hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matthew 5:6)

🔹 A powerful lesson in humility
Though knowledgeable, Apollos humbly accepted further instruction from Aquila and Priscilla and taught the way of God more accurately (Acts 18:26). His example reminds us that growth requires both knowledge and humility.

🔹 Lessons for us today
• Always strive to grow in the Word (2 Timothy 2:15)
• Meditate on Scripture beyond worship services (Psalm 1:1–2)
• Be humble enough to learn from others (James 4:6)
• Keep growing from milk to solid food (Hebrews 5:12–14)

Apollos shows us that Christians who love truth, study diligently, and remain humble can be greatly useful in God’s kingdom.

📌 “Through Your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.” — Psalm 119:104

01/18/2026

📖 Sunday Morning Bible Class Recap – Romans

Theme: Salvation By The System of Faith
📘 Study Book: Salvation By The System of Faith (Robert Harkrider)
👨‍🏫 Teacher: Brother Benjamin L.

This morning’s class was rich with Scripture, discussion, and practical application as we continued our study through Romans.

✅ What We Covered
• Finished Lesson 1 – The Gospel: God’s Power Unto Salvation
• The gospel reveals God’s righteousness
• We are justified by faith, not by works of the Law
• Faith comes from hearing God’s Word and must be an obedient faith
• “The just shall live by faith” — a faith that begins, grows, and continues
• Key Scriptures Discussed:
Romans 1:16–17 • Romans 5:1–2 • Galatians 2:16; 3:23–25 • Acts 6:7 • Hebrews 11:1 • Romans 6:16–18
• Great class discussion on:
• “From faith to faith”
• Faith that saves vs. faith that continues
• Why saving faith is more than intellectual belief—it leads to obedience

▶️ Lesson 2 Began
• Started Lesson 2 – The Wrath of God (Romans 1:18–24)
• God’s wrath is revealed against ungodliness and unrighteousness
• God’s holiness, justice, love, patience, and long-suffering were thoughtfully discussed
• Powerful reminders that God loves sinners but hates sin—and calls all to repentance

💬 As always, the class participation was outstanding, with thoughtful comments, honest questions, and Scripture-centered answers.

📅 Join us Wednesday as we continue in Romans and dig deeper into The Wrath of God and why the gospel is truly good news.

“The just shall live by faith.” — Romans 1:17

01/12/2026

📖 Sunday Evening Service – “Satan Is a Hindrance”

So good to see everyone out this evening as we studied an important and timely lesson with Evangelist David C.

From 1 Thessalonians 2:18, we were reminded of Paul’s words:

“But Satan hindered us.”

That word hindered means to hold back, to obstruct forward progress—and Satan is still doing that today.

✨ Key points from the lesson:
• Satan hinders through ignorance – When we don’t study, we leave ourselves open to deception. God calls us to dig, search, and rightly divide His word (2 Timothy 2:15; 2 Corinthians 2:11).
• Satan hinders through division – Strife, selfishness, and pride tear congregations apart. God calls His people to unity, the same mind, and the same judgment (1 Corinthians 1:10; 3:3).
• Satan hinders through doubt – Doubting God’s promises weakens faith and prayer. We are called to ask in faith, without wavering (James 1:5–8; Hebrews 11:1).
• Satan hinders through double-mindedness – Trying to live with one foot in the world and one foot in Christ never works (James 4:4; 1 John 2:15–17).
• Satan hinders through indifference – Lukewarm faith makes the Lord sick (Revelation 3:15–16).
• Satan hinders through delay – “Tomorrow” is one of his greatest tools. God calls us to act now (Acts 22:16; James 4:13–15).

⚔️ The reminder:
We must submit to God, resist the devil, and draw near to Him (James 4:7–8). Satan will try to hinder—but we must not let him.

🙏 Thank you to everyone who was able to be there. Let’s stay diligent, united, faithful, and ready.

“Buy the truth, and do not sell it.” — Proverbs 23:23

01/11/2026

Sunday Morning Service Recap

Barnabas: Son of Encouragement

This morning’s lesson reminded us of a man we don’t hear about often—but whose impact is unmistakable.
Introduced in Acts as Joseph, the apostles gave him a nickname that defined his life: Barnabas, which means Son of Encouragement.

Nicknames tend to stick when they reflect who we truly are. Barnabas lived up to his name.

🔹 He met real needs
In Acts 4:36–37, Barnabas sold his land and gave the proceeds to help brethren in need. His encouragement wasn’t just words—it was action.

🔹 He gave second chances
When the church feared Saul after his conversion, Barnabas stood up for him (Acts 9:26–27).
Later, when John Mark failed on an earlier journey, Barnabas was determined to give him another opportunity (Acts 15:36–39). Encouragement means believing in growth, not holding past failures over someone’s head.

🔹 He put God’s glory above his own
Barnabas went searching for Saul and brought him to Antioch (Acts 11:25–26). Even when Paul later took center stage, there was no jealousy—only humility. Barnabas was never about self-promotion, but God’s purpose.

🔹 He encouraged faithfulness
When Barnabas saw the grace of God in Antioch, “he was glad, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord” (Acts 11:23).

What can we learn?
Encouragement looks like:
• Bearing one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:1–2)
• Doing good—especially to the household of faith (Galatians 6:10)
• Loving in deed and truth, not just words (1 John 3:17–18)
• Forgiving freely (Matthew 6:14–15)
• Keeping our egos in check and giving all glory to God (Romans 12:3)

People may forget what we say—but they will remember what we do.

Could we carry a name like Barnabas?
May we strive to be known as people who lift others up, give second chances, serve humbly, and point all glory to God.

01/11/2026

📖 Sunday Morning Bible Class Recap
Romans – “Salvation by the System of Faith”
Robert Harkrider
Teacher: Brother Benjamin L.
Lesson 1: God’s Power Unto Salvation
📘 Page 2 – Point #7

Slowly getting there, folks—and that’s a good thing. 👍
Good discussion beats rushed progress every time.

Today we focused on Romans 1:7, where Paul describes the Christians at Rome as:
• Beloved of God
• Called saints
• Recipients of grace and peace

We spent time discussing what it truly means to have a relationship with God—not a passive, “faith-only” idea, but a living, obedient faith that continues to grow and produces good works (1 Peter 2:9–10; Titus 2:14).

💬 Key thoughts from class:
• Faith that never grows isn’t biblical faith.
• God’s people are called to be set apart, not stagnant.
• Paul was not ashamed of the gospel, even after severe trials (2 Corinthians 11:23–28).
• Miracles alone have never sustained faith—God has already given us everything we need through His Word.
• Paul’s past didn’t disqualify him; it magnified God’s grace (1 Timothy 1:12–16).
• The church at Rome stood faithful in a morally corrupt, hostile world—and their faith was known everywhere.
• Mutual encouragement among Christians strengthens everyone involved (Romans 1:12).

📌 A powerful reminder for us today:
If Paul could endure suffering, rejection, and hardship without altering the message, so can we. Truth isn’t shaped by popularity—it stands on God’s authority.

We’ll pick up with Point #4 on Wednesday night. Looking forward to continuing the study together!

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation…” (Romans 1:16)

01/08/2026

📖 Wednesday Evening Invitation – A Call to Grow Spiritually 🌱

Speaker: Brother Billy S.

Have you ever started a new job, joined a new team, or moved to a new place—and realized that growth takes time, learning, and effort?
That same truth applies to our spiritual lives.

On Wednesday evening, Brother Billy reminded us that spiritual growth doesn’t happen overnight. Just like learning a new role or adjusting to a new environment, Christians must continually learn, adapt, and grow in God’s Word.

🔹 We were encouraged to long for the pure milk of the Word so we may grow toward salvation (1 Peter 2:1–2).
🔹 We were reminded that growth is a process—adding faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love (2 Peter 1:5–11).
🔹 And we were challenged to be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing our labor is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58).

💡 God does not expect perfection—but He does expect effort.
💡 There is no “third option.” We are either growing as Christians… or we are not.

🙏 The invitation was extended:
If you’re struggling, feeling stagnant, or need prayers and encouragement—now is always the right time to make things right with God.

Let us strive daily to be the best Christians we can be, adding one step at a time, until we enter the eternal kingdom prepared for us.

01/08/2026

📖 Wednesday Evening Bible Class Recap
Romans — Salvation by the System of Faith
Based on the work of Robert Harkrider
📘 Lesson 1: The Gospel — God’s Power Unto Salvation
👨‍🏫 Teacher: Benjamin L.

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✨ Key Truths We Studied Together:

🔹 The Gospel is About Jesus Christ
Romans begins by declaring the essence of the gospel: Jesus Christ, the Son of God — both fully human (of the seed of David) and fully divine.

🔹 Prophecy Fulfilled
Scriptures from 2 Samuel, Isaiah, and the Psalms point unmistakably to Christ’s lineage and eternal kingship — promises fulfilled perfectly in Jesus.

🔹 Declared Son of God with Power
Jesus was proven to be the Son of God by the resurrection. Death could not hold Him. His resurrection validated every claim He made.

🔹 Grace Leads to Obedience — Not Excuses
Paul received grace and apostleship, not to live as he pleased, but “for obedience to the faith.”
➡️ Grace does not cancel obedience.
➡️ Faith is not faith-alone.

🔹 From Persecutor to Preacher
Paul’s past did not disqualify him — his obedient faith transformed him.
👉 “Such were some of you… but you were washed.” (1 Corinthians 6:11)

🔹 Godly Sorrow vs. Worldly Sorrow
We contrasted Peter and Judas:
✔️ Godly sorrow leads to repentance and life
❌ Worldly sorrow leads to regret and death (2 Corinthians 7)

🔹 Faith That Obeys
Romans opens — and closes — with the same truth:
📌 “Obedience to the faith” (Romans 1:5; 16:26)
James reminds us: faith without works is dead.

🔹 The Gospel Is for ALL
No partiality. No exceptions.
The gospel is for every nation, every person, every soul.

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💭 Takeaway Thought:
Grace is powerful — but it calls us to change, obey, and remain faithful.
Salvation is not a moment — it’s a life lived in obedient faith.

📍 We’ll continue Lesson 1 on Sunday.
Come ready to study, ask, and grow together!

👉 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation…” — Romans 1:16

01/04/2026

HOLDING UP MOSES’ HANDS

As we begin this first Lord’s Day of the year, we want to start with a powerful reminder from Scripture—one that speaks directly to faith, endurance, simplicity, and the need for one another.

In Exodus 17, Israel is in a battle with Amalek. Moses stands on the hill with the rod of God in his hand. As long as Moses’ hands are raised, Israel prevails. When his hands fall, the enemy gains ground. Eventually, Moses grows weary. His arms become heavy. That’s when Aaron and Hur step in—they place a stone under him to sit on, and they each stand on either side, holding up his hands until the sun goes down. Because of that support, Israel wins the battle.

What a simple act—holding up tired hands—yet the outcome was victory.

That simplicity is easy to miss because we often like to complicate things. Think about how much easier directions are when someone says, “Turn right at the McDonald’s, go three stop signs, and it’s right there.” Simple instructions are easier to understand—and easier to follow. God’s instructions are the same way.

The plan of salvation is simple:
• Hear the Word
• Believe
• Repent
• Confess Christ
• Be baptized for the forgiveness of sins
• Walk faithfully

Yet many try to complicate what God has made plain. Satan thrives on confusion. Scripture reminds us of the simplicity that is in Christ. God never asks us to do what we cannot do.

Consider Naaman in 2 Kings 5. All he was told was to dip seven times in the Jordan River. He nearly walked away angry because it seemed too simple. But when he obeyed—he was cleansed. God’s power was in the obedience, not the complexity.

But there’s another lesson from Moses’ raised hands: we grow weary.

Even holding up empty hands for a long time becomes exhausting. The Christian life can feel that way too. Temptations, pressures, discouragement, and opposition from the world can wear us down. Scripture tells us, “Let us not grow weary while doing good.” Yet weariness is real.

That’s why Aaron and Hur matter so much.

They noticed Moses struggling.
They didn’t criticize him.
They didn’t tell him to “try harder.”
They stepped in and helped.

Christianity was never meant to be lived alone. We need one another. We need encouragement, support, accountability, and refreshment. That’s why assembling together matters. That’s why Sundays and Wednesdays matter. That’s why fellowship matters.

When we drift from our support system, the battle becomes harder. The world will do everything it can to weigh us down—through temptation, distraction, and pressure. But Scripture calls us to bear one another’s burdens, to comfort the fainthearted, and to uphold the weak.

God even sent His servants out two by two—because strength is multiplied when we walk together.

And look at the result:
Because Moses’ hands stayed up…
Because Aaron and Hur stayed beside him…
The enemy was defeated.

Victory came from perseverance, obedience, and mutual support.

As we begin a new year, let’s ask ourselves:
• Are we holding up one another’s hands?
• Are we staying the course?
• Are we helping—or drifting?
• Are we growing weary—or growing stronger together?

Christ is coming again. Judgment is real. Salvation is precious. Let’s not allow the world to distract us, slow us down, or pull us off course.

Stay faithful. Stay encouraged. Stay together. And keep those hands lifted.

01/04/2026

📖 Sunday Morning Bible Class Recap – Romans
“Salvation by the System of Faith”
📚 Based on Robert Harkrider’s material
👨‍🏫 Teacher: Benjamin L.

🔎 Setting the Scene
• The church in Rome was not started by an apostle. Likely, it began with visitors returning from Jerusalem after Pentecost (Acts 2).
• Paul had long desired to visit Rome, but not on his timetable — God’s (Romans 1:10–13).
• Romans was written years before Paul ever reached Rome, yet their faith was already “spoken of throughout the whole world” (Romans 1:8). That alone should amaze us.

⏳ A Chronological Insight

Paul wrote Romans during his third missionary journey, long before arriving in Rome as a prisoner. This reminds us:

God’s work is often well underway before we ever arrive on the scene.

📘 Acts vs. Romans
• Acts shows us how the gospel spread — the historical narrative.
• Romans explains why — Paul’s deepest theological explanation of salvation.
Together, they show both obedience in action and faith explained.

✝️ The Heart of Romans

Romans 1:16–17 sets the theme:

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ… For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith.”

Paul’s life backed up those words:
• No fear.
• No hesitation.
• Total submission.
His past zeal — once misdirected — became powerful gospel conviction after Christ.

🧠 Big Takeaways
• Faith isn’t accidental — it’s visible, active, and contagious.
• God’s plans often look different than ours… but always better.
• The gospel isn’t new — it’s promised, revealed, and powerful.
• Romans lays a foundation of faith before addressing anything else.

This first lesson reminded us:
👉 The just shall live by faith — not by sight, not by timing, not by comfort.

📅 We’re just getting started in Romans — and the groundwork has been laid. Stay with us as we continue digging into this powerful letter.

01/02/2026

📖 New Year Bible Class Study – The Book of Romans 📖

As we begin a new year, we are excited to start a deep, verse-by-verse study of Romans using the book “Romans: Salvation by the System of Faith” by Robert Harkrider, led by Brother Benjamin.

Romans clearly reveals God’s plan of salvation, the seriousness of sin, the meaning of justification by faith, and the transformed life God expects of His people. This study is rich, practical, and foundational for every Christian.

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🟧 STUDY OUTLINE 🟧

I. Salutation and Theme (Romans 1:1–17)
• Lesson 1: The Gospel—God’s Power Unto Salvation

II. All Have Sinned (Romans 1:18–3:31)
• Lesson 2: The Wrath of God
• Lesson 3: Three of the Saddest Statements in the Bible
• Lesson 4: Judge Not That You Be Not Judged
• Lesson 5: The Self-Righteous Hypocrite
• Lesson 6: Is God Fair in His Dealings with Man?
• Lesson 7: How Can God Be Just and Save Sinners?

III. Justification Is by Faith (Romans 4:1–5:21)
• Lesson 8: Justification Is by Grace Through Faith
• Lesson 9: Justification Is by Grace Apart from Law
• Lesson 10: The Benefits of God’s Grace
• Lesson 11: The Extent of God’s Grace

IV. Faith Requires a Change in Life (Romans 6:1–8:39)
• Lesson 12: Since Grace Reigns, Does It Matter If We Sin?
• Lesson 13: Was the Law Given by God a Mistake?
• Lesson 14: How Can Man Win His Struggle with Sin?
• Lesson 15: The Proof We Are Children of God
• Lesson 16: All Things Work Together for Good
• Lesson 17: If God Be for Us, Who Can Be Against Us?

V. God’s Dealings with Israel (Romans 9:1–11:36)
• Lesson 18: Has God Been Unfair to the Jews?
• Lesson 19: Why Have Jews Been Rejected by God?
• Lesson 20: Whosoever Shall Call on the Name of the Lord
• Lesson 21: The Fall of the Nation of Israel
• Lesson 22: And So Shall All Israel Be Saved

VI. Exhortation to Be a Living Sacrifice (Romans 12:1–14:23)
• Lesson 23: What It Means to Be a Living Sacrifice
• Lesson 24: How Consecration to God Changes Our Lives
• Lesson 25: How Can We Live in This Secular World?
• Lesson 26: How Love Treats One Whose Conscience Is Different

VII. Personal Salutations and Conclusion (Romans 15:1–16:27)
• Lesson 27: Following Christ May Change Your Plans
• Lesson 28: In Which Group Would Your Name Have Appeared?

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📍 Everyone is welcome — bring your Bible, your questions, and a heart ready to grow.
📘 This study will strengthen faith, clarify truth, and encourage faithful living.

👉 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation…” (Romans 1:16)

12/29/2025

📖 Sunday Evening Service – Lesson Summary
Lessons From Saul and David: Our Relationship With God
Speaker: Benjamin L.

Sunday evening’s lesson took us deep into the lives of King Saul and David, not as a full biography, but as a spiritual mirror—helping us examine our own relationship with God.

From 1 Samuel 18–31, we saw how Saul’s heart changed over time. What began with gratitude and trust toward David slowly turned into jealousy, fear, resentment, and rebellion. Saul’s obsession with protecting his own position ultimately led him away from God and toward spiritual self-destruction. These events remind us how easily pride, insecurity, and envy can damage any relationship—even our walk with the Lord.

The lesson then turned to David’s response. Despite being unjustly hunted, David consistently showed reverence, patience, mercy, and trust in God’s timing. Twice he had the opportunity to take Saul’s life—but refused, honoring Saul as the Lord’s anointed and leaving judgment in God’s hands. David’s heart reflected a deep respect for God’s authority, even during hardship.

These contrasting lives challenge us with an important question:
👉 Are we responding to God like Saul—or like David?
• Do we grow resentful when things feel unfair?
• Do we resist God’s will when it conflicts with our own plans?
• Or do we trust His timing, submit to His authority, and seek repentance when we fall?

The lesson concluded with hope. God desires hearts like David’s—repentant, humble, and fully trusting Him. When we recognize our failures and turn back to God, He is faithful to forgive and restore us (1 John 1:9).

If you missed this lesson or would like to study it further, we invite you to worship and study with us. Let’s continue examining ourselves daily and striving to grow closer to God.

📍 You’re always welcome.

12/28/2025

🌊 Sunday Morning Bible Class Summary – Acts 27 🌊
📖 Donnie V. Rader – Lesson 25: “Voyage to Rome – Shipwreck at Sea”
👨‍🏫 Teacher: Rick L.

In Acts 27, Luke records Paul’s final journey in the book of Acts — a voyage from Caesarea to Rome. As we begin this chapter, it is important to remember where Paul was last seen. In Acts 26, Paul stood before Festus and King Agrippa, giving a powerful defense of his faith and testifying of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his own conversion. Though Agrippa was “almost persuaded,” Paul was still sent to Rome — not because he was guilty, but because he had appealed to Caesar, a legal right under Roman law. Festus and Agrippa found no fault in him, yet the appeal had to be honored.

Luke now shifts our focus away from sermons, debates, and miracles and places us on a ship at sea. Acts 27 contains one of the most detailed descriptions of 1st-century seafaring found anywhere in ancient literature. This is not a distraction from spiritual truth, but a vivid historical and spiritual portrait of faith under extreme pressure.

Paul travels as a prisoner, placed under the authority of Julius, a Roman centurion of the Augustan cohort. Despite Paul’s chains, Julius treats him with fairness, even allowing him to visit friends for care and encouragement. Luke’s use of “we” confirms that he is traveling with Paul, along with Aristarchus of Thessalonica — a reminder that Paul was not alone, even in suffering.

The journey becomes increasingly difficult. After transferring to a large Alexandrian grain ship bound for Italy, the crew reaches Fair Havens on the island of Crete. By this time, the Fast (Day of Atonement) had already passed, placing the voyage in late September or early October — a dangerous time for sailing. Paul warns the crew that continuing would result in disaster and loss, but the centurion listens instead to the ship’s owner and helmsman. Human reasoning and comfort overrule godly counsel.

At first, circumstances appear favorable. A gentle south wind begins to blow, and they set sail — but appearances are deceiving. A violent northeaster (Euroclydon) strikes, leaving the ship helpless. For days, then weeks, they are driven by the storm. Cargo is thrown overboard, emergency measures are taken to hold the ship together, and eventually all hope of survival is lost.

After 14 days of darkness, hunger, and fear, Paul stands and speaks words of faith and assurance. An angel of God appeared to him, reminding him of God’s promise: Paul must stand before Caesar, and God had granted the lives of everyone aboard. Paul boldly declares, “I believe God, that it will be just as it was told me.” His faith is not based on circumstances, but on the word of God.

As land approaches, some sailors attempt to escape, but Paul warns that everyone must remain on the ship. This time, Julius listens. Paul encourages all 276 souls to eat, gives thanks to God publicly, and strengthens them for what lies ahead. The ship eventually runs aground on a sandbar and breaks apart, but just as God promised, every person reaches land safely.

💡 Key Lessons from Acts 27:
• God keeps His promises, even in chaos
• Faith does not remove storms — it anchors us in them
• Human wisdom often looks right, but can ignore God
• One faithful servant can influence and save many lives
• Belonging to God means trusting Him when control is lost

Acts 27 reminds us that even in life’s fiercest storms, God is still in control.

📖 “Therefore take heart, men, for I believe God…” — Acts 27:25

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