Mount Moriah Independent Community Fellowship

09/09/2026

God's Remnant
by Henry M. Morris, Ph.D. | Sep. 9, 2026
Days of Praise

“It may be the LORD thy God will hear all the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God; and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that are left.” (2 Kings 19:4)

These words were part of King Hezekiah’s plea to Isaiah for help in prayer against Rabshakeh and the Assyrian army besieging Jerusalem. It marks the second time in which this particular word is used for “the remnant.” The first occurrence was in Genesis 45:7, when Joseph assured his brothers that God had sent him into Egypt to preserve for Israel “a posterity” in the earth. This word (Hebrew sherith) is prominent later in the writings of the prophets, who frequently refer to the faithful Israelite “remnant” during times of apostasy.

The same doctrine appears in the New Testament. Speaking of the children of Israel during the time of their dispersion among the nations because of their rejection of Christ, Paul says, “Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace” (Romans 11:5). There are many Jews even today who have received Jesus as their Messiah and personal Savior, even though Israel as a nation still rejects Him.

This biblical doctrine of the remnant applies especially to faithful Israelites who witness to God’s truth even in times of national apostasy. Nevertheless, the principle seems also to apply to so-called Christian nations as well. Although nominally Christian, each of these nations, like the church at Sardis, “hast a name that thou livest, and art dead,” as far as true biblical Christianity is concerned (Revelation 3:1). Nevertheless, in each, there is still a remnant of real, believing Christians, and these have the great responsibility to maintain a true witness for Christ in just such a time as this. HMM

09/08/2026

The Righteous Judge
by Henry M. Morris, Ph.D. | Sep. 8, 2026
Days of Praise

“That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?” (Genesis 18:25)

People often make erroneous judgments. Even those who are officially appointed or elected to judge others are sometimes mistaken, and so we have a whole system of appeals courts. Yet even the Supreme Court, composed as it is of fallible human beings, often seems to be wrong. But as Abraham recognized long ago while interceding for the people in S***m, we can be confident that the Judge of all the earth will do right!

He not only can judge our actions in relation to His revealed will but can also discern thoughts and motives and, therefore, “judge the secrets of men” (Romans 2:16), and He will do so in absolute rightness. Furthermore, “he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead” (Acts 17:31). “The Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son,” and “my judgment is just,” asserted the Lord Jesus (John 5:22, 30). To those who reject or ignore His redeeming love, relying instead on their own worth, “there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries” (Hebrews 10:26–27).

To those who have been redeemed through saving faith in Christ, there will, indeed, be a judgment day, but it will be for dispensing rewards for faithful service rather than for salvation, and this also will be done righteously. “Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day” (2 Timothy 4:8). HMM

Heavenly Father, thank You that You are the righteous Judge who always does what is right. Help us to trust Your wisdom when we do not understand, to walk faithfully before You, and to live each day remembering that our lives are in Your hands. Thank You most of all for Jesus Christ, through whom we have forgiveness, salvation, and the promise of eternal life. May our lives today honor and glorify You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

09/07/2026

SUPPORTING THE MINISTRY OF OUR FELLOWSHIP
“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” — 2 Corinthians 9:7 KJV

We are thankful for the faithful giving of our church family and friends who help support the work God has entrusted to the Mount Moriah Independent Community Fellowship.

If you are unable to worship with us in person on a Sunday, you can still faithfully support the ministries of our fellowship through online giving.

Your gifts help us continue sharing the Gospel, supporting the work of our churches, ministering to those in need, and reaching our communities for Christ.

You may give online through our fellowship website:

mtmoriahfellowship.org

Or directly through our secure Zeffy giving page:
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Whether you give in person or online, thank you for your faithfulness, generosity, and partnership in the work of the Gospel.

May everything we give and everything we do be for the honor and glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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09/07/2026

Yokefellows
by Henry M. Morris III, D.Min. | Sep. 7, 2026
Days of Praise

“And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.” (Philippians 4:3)

Although the word “yokefellow” is out of use today, the meaning is easily understood. Most of us know a yoke is a device that connects two animals together to increase the power for the work that needs to be done.

Jesus said, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:29–30). From a spiritual perspective, we labor together with the Lord Jesus. Among ourselves, we labor in the gospel. It is worth noting that God sees the marriage bond as “joined together” (same term) with a yoke (Matthew 19:6).

Interestingly, as Paul speaks highly of the women who labored with him, he uses two very different concepts to recognize their contribution. First, he describes them as sunathleo, or those who are “engaged in the contest” with him, like “a man also [strives] for masteries” (2 Timothy 2:5). Then, Paul uses sunergos to describe those who have accomplished meaningful work alongside him. Titus is described as Paul’s “partner and fellowhelper” (2 Corinthians 8:23). These women had evidently earned Paul’s respect for their commitment to the kingdom work.

Although the picture drawn by these synonyms rests on the work aspect, surely there is the assumption that those who are yoked together anticipate a common goal. Jesus, with “the joy that was set before him endured the [work of the] cross” (Hebrews 12:2). And we labor in the kingdom since our “names are in the book of life.” HMM III

Heavenly Father, thank You for the privilege of being yoked together with Christ and with one another in the work of the Gospel. Help us to labor faithfully, encourage one another, and keep our eyes fixed upon the eternal purpose You have set before us. Give us strength for today’s work and hearts willing to serve wherever You lead. May all that we do bring honor and glory to Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

09/06/2026

Sunday, September 6, 2026

When God is working behind the scenes: "It's just so happened..."

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09/05/2026

Join us for worship this Sunday as we continue our sermon series through the Book of Ruth:

WHEN GOD IS WORKING BEHIND THE SCENES
Week Two — “It Just So Happened…”
Ruth 2

Have you ever looked back on something and realized that what seemed like coincidence at the time may actually have been the quiet providence of God?

In Ruth 2, Ruth simply goes out to glean in a field. Scripture says:

“And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her hap was to light on a part of the field belonging unto Boaz…”
— Ruth 2:3

From Ruth’s perspective, she simply happened into a field.

But from God’s perspective, she was exactly where she needed to be.

This week we’ll see how God was already preparing provision, protection, grace, and a redeemer long before Ruth understood what He was doing.

Maybe you are in a season right now where the pieces do not seem to fit.

Maybe you are waiting on an answer.

Maybe life feels ordinary, uncertain, or even confusing.

Come be reminded of this truth:

God is often doing His deepest work through the ordinary circumstances of life.

We would love to have you worship with us at any of our three churches within the Mount Moriah Independent Community Fellowship:

8:30 AM — McKendree Church
477 McKendree Rd.
Shickshinny, PA

9:45 AM — Oakdale Church
485 Oakdale Dr.
Hunlock Creek, PA

11:15 AM — Nanticoke First Church
267 E. Main St.
Nanticoke, PA

Come as you are. Bring your Bible. Bring your family. Bring a friend.

You may not know where every step is leading—
but God does.

We hope to worship with you this Sunday!

09/05/2026

Sacrifice and Service
by Henry M. Morris III, D.Min. | Sep. 5, 2026
Days of Praise

“Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.” (Philippians 2:17)

Paul saw himself as “poured out” as an offering (Greek spendo) on the “sacrifice and service” of these precious friends. This special word is used only one other time, when Paul was “ready to be offered” at his death (2 Timothy 4:6).

Paul’s ministry among the Philippians resulted in the godly lifestyle of the church. They became sacrifices (Greek thusia) much like the Lord Jesus “hath given himself for us” (Ephesians 5:2). We also are told to “present [our] bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is [our] reasonable service” (Romans 12:1).

The service that is commended of the Philippians is a public service undertaken at one’s own expense (Greek leitourgia). Several men in the church at Antioch were noted for their ministry (Acts 13:2 uses the same word), and some in Macedonia and Achaia were also acknowledged for giving contributions to the saints at Jerusalem (Romans 15:26–27).

Paul’s joy and rejoicing at the godly activity of the faithful saints at Philippi are the key to understanding the tone of the entire book. He had “poured out” himself, even being “shamefully entreated” during his ministry there (1 Thessalonians 2:2). Yet while writing this poignant letter back to the church, he gives joyful greetings to them at the certain knowledge that his ministry among them resulted in their sacrifice and service.

Would God that all of us could see our offerings for the sake of others with the same passionate expectation. Often our Lord calls on us to give of ourselves in selfless ways so that others may learn from our example. Sometimes, we must even pour out our own souls for the sake of the gospel (1 Thessalonians 2:8). HMM III

Heavenly Father, thank You for the example of those who have faithfully poured out their lives in service to You. Help us today to present ourselves as living sacrifices, willing to give our time, strength, and hearts for the sake of others and for the Gospel. May our lives bring honor to Christ, and may we serve You with joy and faithfulness in all that we do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

09/04/2026

Days of Praise
The Doctrine of the Few
by Henry M. Morris, Ph.D. | Sep. 4, 2026

“The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye were the fewest of all people.” (Deuteronomy 7:7)

Modern people—even Christians—tend to measure success in terms of bigness. God’s measure, on the other hand, is based on quality, not quantity. There were undoubtedly millions of people on the earth, for example, when the Flood came in the days of Noah, but only a “few, that is, eight souls were saved” as the waters lifted up the Ark (1 Peter 3:20).

A few centuries after the Flood, populations had again increased, and great nations developed in Egypt, Mesopotamia, and elsewhere. But God called one man, Abraham, to establish a new nation. Many great nations (Arabs, etc.) came from Abraham, but again God chose only one, Israel, to inherit the promise. Israel did grow, but as our text shows, even this chosen nation was nearly always insignificant compared to other nations.

In Israel’s history, many instances are recorded when God used just a few to battle many. God used Gideon’s 300 men to defeat 135,000 Midianites (Judges 7:7; 8:10). Similar deliverances occurred in the days of David, Asa, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, and others.

In the New Testament, the Lord Jesus told His disciples that “where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them” (Matthew 18:20). He also said to them, “Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32).

God’s criterion is motivation rather than multiplication. “Strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it” (Matthew 7:14). But those few will be faithful servants and will someday hear Him say, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant . . . enter thou into the joy of thy Lord” (Matthew 25:21). HMM

Almighty God, thank You for reminding us that You are not impressed by numbers, but by faithfulness. Help us never to be discouraged when we seem few, but to remember that when You are with us, we have all that we need. Give us courage to stand for Your truth, faith to walk the narrow way, and a heart that longs above all else to hear You say, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” Keep us faithful until the very end. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

09/03/2026

Faith, Substance, and Evidence
by John D. Morris, Ph.D. | Sep. 3, 2026
Days of Praise

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1)

Hebrews 11 is known as the great Hall of Faith because it recites the faith and resulting action of many Old Testament heroes. It begins with a description of what faith is.

First, we see that it is the “substance of things hoped for.” Biblically, we know that the Christian hope is a hope so real that it has substance in the present. None of the people of faith recited in this chapter actually saw the promises made to them come to fruition, but they so believed in them that they lived in the present as if the future were reality.

The word “substance” occurs only two other times in Hebrews. It is used to speak of Christ as the exact representation of God’s essence and nature, “who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person [i.e., substance]” (Hebrews 1:3). It is also translated “confidence,” “for we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end” (Hebrews 3:14), and speaks of a deep assurance. Putting this all together, our text could then be rendered “faith is the essence of our assurance of things yet in the future.”

The word “evidence” can be translated “conviction,” or even “proof.” The word implies a logical, airtight argument. “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof [same word as ‘evidence’], for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). This sort of evidence is something we know to be true, something about which we have such conviction that we act accordingly.

The first half of the verse brings a future truth down into the present; the second half commits our lives to that truth. JDM
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of faith. Help us to trust You not only when we can see the way ahead, but especially when we cannot. Give us confidence in Your promises and courage to live today in light of what You have promised for tomorrow. May our faith be more than words—may it shape our choices, guide our steps, and strengthen our hearts. Keep our eyes fixed upon You, knowing that You are faithful and Your Word is true.

In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

09/02/2026

Join Us for Thursday Morning Bible Study!

You are warmly invited to join us this Thursday morning at 10:30 AM at Oakdale Church as we continue our study through the Book of Revelation.

Revelation is more than a book about things to come—it is a book that reminds us that Jesus Christ is Lord, God is still on the throne, and His promises are sure.

Bring your Bible, bring a friend, and come ready to study God’s Word together. Whether you have been with us from the beginning or would be joining us for the first time, you are always welcome!

Thursday Morning Bible Study
10:30 AM
Oakdale Church
485 Oakdale Dr., Hunlock Creek, PA

“Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy...”
— Revelation 1:3 KJV

Come and grow with us as we continue our journey through the Book of Revelation!