The Church of Jesus Christ - Hopelawn NJ

07/22/2026

07/21/2026

This past Sunday, July 19th, we were able to witness two souls surrender their lives to Jesus Christ! God bless our Sisters Madeline Pittman and Brianna Pizzaia!

06/08/2026

We had an amazing time at our Community Day! It was a blessing to come together, serve our community, and share the love of Christ with those around us. Thank you to everyone who volunteered and helped make this event possible.

06/06/2026

Today! All are welcome! Free food!! Games and fellowship 🙂
393 Florida Grove Rd, Perth Amboy NJ 08861

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Join us June 6th for our Community Day! See the flyers for more details. All are welcome!
Address: 393 Florida Grove Rd, Perth Amboy NJ 08861

05/10/2026

Come and join us for dinner and fellowship 2:00 p.m. hope to see everyone God bless

03/22/2026

Our Visitors from Imperial Brother Jeffrey Buffington and Sister Kerri Buffington

02/25/2026

The Full Armor of God

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

David and Goliath

"And David girded his sword upon his armour, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these; for I have not proved them. And David put them off him."

What "Proved" Means Here:

Lack of Testing: In the 17th-century English of the KJV, to "prove" something meant to test, try, or verify its effectiveness through experience.
Unfamiliarity: David was a shepherd, not a soldier. He had never trained or fought in heavy bronze armor. Because he had no personal experience with it, he could not trust it to protect him in a life-or-death battle.

Contrast with the Sling: While the armor was "unproved," David’s faith and his shepherd’s tools were proven. He had already "proved" God's deliverance and his own skill with a sling when he killed a lion and Bear

The Spiritual Armor of God: While David rejected physical armor, he was spiritually "clothed" in the Armour of God (Ephesians 6:11-17). His "proven" weapons were truth, righteousness, and most importantly, the shield of faith.

12/22/2025

Our Christmas Singing about the Brith of our Savior