Bleecker Community Church

Bleecker Community Church God's Beacon on Bleecker Mountain
Audie Miller, Local Supply
Phone 518-848-5984 Sunday Services 9:00 a.m.

09/05/2026

Meditation for Sept. 6, 2026 by Audie Miller, CLM
A Sinning Brother or Sister Matt. 18:15-20

15 “If your brother or sister sins against you, go and correct them when you are alone together. If they listen to you, then you’ve won over your brother or sister. 16 But if they won’t listen, take with you one or two others so that every word may be established by the mouth of two or three witnesses. 17 But if they still won’t pay attention, report it to the church. If they won’t pay attention even to the church, treat them as you would a Gentile and tax collector.

18 I assure you that whatever you fasten on earth will be fastened in heaven. And whatever you loosen on earth will be loosened in heaven. 19 Again I assure you that if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, then my Father who is in heaven will do it for you. 20 For where two or three are gathered in my name, I’m there with them.”

It is my understanding that the scripture for this week is concerned with dealing with a sinning brother or sister of Christ. The fastening or loosening of anything in heaven and earth is about the correcting of a brother and sister by the church.
Audie Miller CLM

Hear the good news: Where two or three are gathered together in God's name, God is there among us. When we seek reconciliation, God is present, offering grace and healing. In Christ, we are forgiven and restored, called to live in peace with one another. Embrace this mercy and know that through God's love, all of us, beloved children of God, are made whole. Amen.
(Abingdon)

08/29/2026

Meditation for Aug. 30, 2026 by Audie Miller, CLM
It's Time of Reconcile Romans 12:9-21

9 Love should be shown without pretending. Hate evil, and hold on to what is good. 10 Love each other like the members of your family. Be the best at showing honor to each other. 11 Don’t hesitate to be enthusiastic—be on fire in the Spirit as you serve the Lord! 12 Be happy in your hope, stand your ground when you’re in trouble, and devote yourselves to prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of God’s people, and welcome strangers into your home.

14 Bless people who harass you—bless and don’t curse them. 15 Be happy with those who are happy, and cry with those who are crying. 16 Consider everyone as equal, and don’t think that you’re better than anyone else. Instead, associate with people who have no status. Don’t think that you’re so smart. 17 Don’t pay back anyone for their evil actions with evil actions, but show respect for what everyone else believes is good. 18 If possible, to the best of your ability, live at peace with all people.

19 Don’t try to get revenge for yourselves, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath. It is written, Revenge belongs to me; I will pay it back, says the Lord. 20 Instead, If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. By doing this, you will pile burning coals of fire upon his head. 21 Don’t be defeated by evil but defeat evil with good.

In this week’s scripture, we are taught a very important lesson, the fact that we should not be seeking revenge for ourselves but leave that to God. What we should do is try to the best of our ability to live at peace with everyone.
Audie Miller CLM

God of our lives, we have cried to you in our pain. You have heard our suffering and stayed with us through our struggle. You have never left us alone. When we have been hungry, you have fed us. When we have been thirsty, you have refreshed us. When we have been angry, you have brought us to peace. You give us patience, God, and help us to persevere until you and we can rejoice again in hope.
(Abingdon)

08/22/2026

Meditation for August 23, 2026 by Audie Miller, CLM
Peter’s declaration about Jesus Matt. 16:13-20 13

13 Now when Jesus came to the area of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Human One is?” 14 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” 15 He said, “And what about you? Who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

17 Then Jesus replied, “Happy are you, Simon son of Jonah, because no human has shown this to you. Rather my Father who is in heaven has shown you. 18 I tell you that you are Peter. And I’ll build my church on this rock. The gates of the underworld won’t be able to stand against it.

19 I’ll give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Anything you fasten on earth will be fastened in heaven. Anything you loosen on earth will be loosened in heaven.” 20 Then he ordered the disciples not to tell anybody that he was the Christ.

This week’s scripture contains a passage that confuses many people. That is, what is the rock that Jesus is talking about building his church on? Many people believe that Jesus is talking about Peter himself being the rock.

I don’t believe that is what Jesus means. What Jesus is saying is not that the church will be built upon the person of Peter but on the faith that Peter has. Peter’s faith enabled him to say to Jesus, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” This what Jesus will build his church upon.
Audie Miller CLM

Receive back your time, your work, your friends, your family, and your lives. For as you have submitted it to God for ownership and blessing, God in turn seeks your partnership in using all that you are and have in hand. Go in the joy and peace of life in Jesus Chris. Amen
(Abingdon)

08/14/2026

Meditation for August 16, 2026 by Audie Miller, CLM
Canaanite woman Matt. 15:21-28

21 From there, Jesus went to the regions of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Canaanite woman from those territories came out and shouted, “Show me mercy, Son of David. My daughter is suffering terribly from demon possession.” 23 But he didn’t respond to her at all.
His disciples came and urged him, “Send her away; she keeps shouting out after us.”

24 Jesus replied, “I’ve been sent only to the lost sheep, the people of Israel.” 25 But she knelt before him and said, “Lord, help me.”
26 He replied, “It is not good to take the children’s bread and toss it to dogs.”

27 She said, “Yes, Lord. But even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall off their masters’ table.” 28 Jesus answered, “Woman, you have great faith. It will be just as you wish.” And right then her daughter was healed.

At first when we read today’s scripture, we are confused by Jesus' attitude. He rejects Canaanite women’s request for help. This is not what we are used to hearing from Jesus.

We expect him to immediately help anyone who cries for help, but he does not do that. We ask ourselves why he would do that. First, we need to know that Canaanite's were considered inferior to Jews. But there is more to it than that.

I think that Jesus was giving a lesson to his disciples. The lesson is that complete and total faith in Jesus are what is needed to become a part of the family of God.
Audie Miller CLM

The gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Rejoice in the knowledge of God’s saving love.
(Abingdon)

08/08/2026

Meditation for August 9, 2026 by Audie Miller, CLM
Walking On Water Mat. 14:27-33

27 Just then Jesus spoke to them, “Be encouraged! It’s me. Don’t be afraid.” 28 Peter replied, “Lord, if it’s you, order me to come to you on the water.” 29 And Jesus said, “Come.” Then Peter got out of the boat and was walking on the water toward Jesus.

30 But when Peter saw the strong wind, he became frightened. As he began to sink, he shouted, “Lord, rescue me!” 31 Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him, saying, “You man of weak faith! Why did you begin to have doubts?” 32 When they got into the boat, the wind settled down. 33 Then those in the boat worshipped Jesus and said, “You must be God’s Son!”

The point of the above scripture is, in my opinion, is simply this, never lose sight of your faith in God no matter where you are or what you are doing.
Audie Miller CLM

If you find yourself in raging waters, deep waters, do not fear. Look, trust, your rescue is near.
(Abingdon)

07/24/2026

Meditation for July 26, 2026 by Audie Miller, CLM
Our Suffering and Our Hope Rom. 8:31-34

31 So what are we going to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? 32 He didn’t spare his own Son but gave him up for us all. Won’t he also freely give us all things with him?

33 Who will bring a charge against God’s elect people? It is God who acquits them. 34 Who is going to convict them? It is Christ Jesus who died, even more, who was raised, and who also is at God’s right side. It is Christ Jesus who also pleads our case for us.

As we read this week’s scripture, we are reassured that there is nothing that can separate us from our Heavenly Father. The fact that we know this is very important for us as we walk along our life journey in a world filled with people who don’t love their neighbors.
Audie Miller CLM

My friends, these words are faithful and true, even when we aren’t really sure: Nothing absolutely nothing in all of creation, in all our histories, in all of our actions, and in all of our world can separate us from God’s love in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Abingdon)

07/17/2026

Meditation for July 19, 2028 by Audie Miller, CLM
Our Suffering and Our Hope Rom. 8:18-25

18 I believe that the present suffering is nothing compared to the coming glory that is going to be revealed to us. 19 The whole creation waits breathless with anticipation for the revelation of God’s sons and daughters. 20 Creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice—it was the choice of the one who subjected it—but in the hope 21 that the creation itself will be set free from slavery to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of God’s children.

22 We know that the whole creation is groaning together and suffering labor pains up until now. 23 And it’s not only the creation. We ourselves who have the Spirit as the first crop of the harvest also groan inside as we wait to be adopted and for our bodies to be set free. 24 We were saved in hope. If we see what we hope for, that isn’t hope. Who hopes for what they already see? 25 But if we hope for what we don’t see, we wait for it with patience.

In this week’s scripture, the takeaway is simply this, that no matter if we are suffering at this point, we know that our Heavenly Father is going set us free in the future and not only us but all of creation. In the meantime we can turn to our Heavenly Father to handle whatever the world puts upon us.
Audie Miller CLM

The Spirit of Christ is strong enough for even the weariest of spirits. Rest in Christ’s Spirit, and you will find comfort. Trust in Christ’s Spirit, and growth will begin anew.
(Abingdon)

07/10/2026

Meditation for July 12, 2026 by Audie Miller, CLM
Set free by the Spirit Rom. 1:1-8

8 So now there isn’t any condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death. 3 God has done what was impossible for the Law, since it was weak because of selfishness. God condemned sin in the body by sending his own Son to deal with sin in the same body as humans, who are controlled by sin.

4 He did this so that the righteous requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us. Now the way we live is based on the Spirit, not based on selfishness. 5 People whose lives are based on selfishness think about selfish things, but people whose lives are based on the Spirit think about things that are related to the Spirit.

6 The attitude that comes from selfishness leads to death, but the attitude that comes from the Spirit leads to life and peace. 7 So the attitude that comes from selfishness is hostile to God. It doesn’t submit to God’s Law, because it can’t. 8 People who are self-centered aren’t able to please God.

9 But you aren’t self-centered. Instead you are in the Spirit, if in fact God’s Spirit lives in you. If anyone doesn’t have the Spirit of Christ, they don’t belong to him.

From today’s scripture we learn that if we are self-centered then we are not pleasing to God. We also learn that God’s Spirit lives inside of us which makes us very pleasing to God.
Audie Miller CLM

The Spirit of Christ is strong enough for even the weariest of spirits. Rest in Christ’s Spirit, and you will find comfort. Trust in Christ’s Spirit, and growth will begin anew.
(Abingdon)

07/04/2026

Meditation for July 5, 2026 by Audie Miller, CLM

A New Life Style Matt. 11:28-30

28 “Come to me, all you who are struggling hard and carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. 29 Put on my yoke and learn from me. I’m gentle and humble. And you will find rest for yourselves. 30 My yoke is easy to bear, and my burden is light.”

The scripture for this week is one we should turn to when our life seems difficult and impossible. In this scripture Jesus is offering us a better way. He is offering us lighter load to carry and that he will carry the heaver more difficult parts of our life for us.
Audie Miller CLM

God speak into to our hearts words of love and of grace. With joy and gladness our Creator lead us into life. The Holy Oner makes each of our names a celebration in all generations and in this moment too. For God has made us whole again, and again
(Abingdon)

06/26/2026

Meditation for June 28, 2026 by Audie Miller, CLM
Rewards Matt. 10:40-42

40 “Those who receive you are also receiving me, and those who receive me are receiving the one who sent me. 41 Those who receive a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward. Those who receive a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward. 42 I assure you that everybody who gives even a cup of cold water to these little ones because they are my disciples will certainly be rewarded.”

What this week’s scripture says to me is that we need to be aware of those around us and receive them with love. We should understand that is what God wants us to do. We should also listen to those who are around us carefully because they may have a message for us from our Heavenly Father.
Audie Miller

Even amid seasons of doubt and grief, God offers us eternal life through the love of Christ Jesus, our Lord.
(Abingdon)

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