Merlin Miller preaches a special baptism message from 2 Timothy 2:8-13. Paul gives Timothy a trustworthy saying, and we can likewise trust in these words as a guide for our Christian life.
The Overcomer
Greg Widrick preaches a guest message called the overcomer, taken from 1 John 5:1-5.
16: Preparation For The Real Rebuilding
Merlin Miller continues the study of Nehemiah, with the 16th message taken from Nehemiah 7:5-73. What appears to be a difficult list of names that are hard to work through nevertheless reveals a few nuggets for us. And ultimately we will see this as a transition to the real rebuilding that God is interested in.
15: The Wall is Finished
Merlin Miller continues the study of Nehemiah, with the 15th message taken from Nehemiah 6:15-7:4. In this text we see that the wall is finished, which strikes fear in the neighboring groups. But Nehemiah does not let down his guard, and again there is great application and instruction for us.
14: The Battle To Build 4
Merlin Miller continues the study of Nehemiah, with this 14th message taken from Nehemiah 6:1-14. Nehemiah returns his attention to the building of the wall, and the renewed efforts at stopping the rebuilding now that the wall is almost complete. Once again we see opposition from the “outside” and the “inside”, and once again we see how a godly leader responds.
13: Nehemiah’s Reforms 2
Merlin Miller returns to the study of Nehemiah, continuing to take a look at the reforms Nehemiah instituted in Nehemiah 5:14-19. It is for these internal reforms that he asks God to remember him for, not the external rebuilding he is doing.
Mission Sunday - Destiny Rescue
Special guest speaker Chris Russell shares with us on our Missions Sunday Morning about Destiny Rescue. They are an organization that helps to rescue and protect kids from trafficking in many countries across the globe. Note: Some of what is talked about may be somewhat of a sensitive topic for younger ears.
12: Nehemiah's Reforms
Merlin Miller returns to the study of Nehemiah, with this 12th message taken from Nehemiah 5:1-13. As the visible wall is being rebuilt, other less visible issues rise to the surface - how will Nehemiah deal with these internal identity issues?
Jehovah The Shepherd
Merlin Bontrager shares a Sunday Evening message to start 2021.
A Call To Humility
Glen Gingerich fills in for Merlin encouraging us to be humble and rid ourselves of pride.
Back To The Basics
Merlin Miller closes out the year by highlighting again the focus for 2020: back to the basics.
Behold The Lamb Of God
Merlin Miller focuses on the coming of Jesus Christ during the Christmas season, using the words of John the Baptist who was the Messiah’s forerunner. Part 2 of 2 highlights John’s announcement that the Messiah has come.
The Voice of One Crying Out
Merlin Miller focuses on the coming of Jesus Christ during the Christmas season, using the words of John the Baptist who was the Messiah’s forerunner. Part 1 of 2 highlights John’s call to prepare the way of the Lord.
Lord Save Me
Merlin Miller concludes this “mini-series” from Matthew 14.
It Is I
Merlin Miller preaches part 1 of a special “mini-series” focused on revival taken from Matthew 14:22-33. The background story is Jesus walking on the water, but the particular focus is on Jesus’ words: “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”
11: The Battle to Build 3
Merlin Miller returns to the study of Nehemiah with this 11th message taken from Nehemiah 4:15-23. This concludes the section focused on the battle to build the wall, again taking time to see what Nehemiah did, as well as finding application from that to our own lives.
Lessons For Living in Babylon
Guest Speaker Israel Wayne shares a message with tips of how to live in our increasingly pagan world. Main text taken from Jeremiah 29.
10: The Battle To Build 2
Merlin Miller returns to the study of Nehemiah, with the 10th message taken from Nehemiah 4:7-14. The battle to rebuild the wall and gates intensifies, and it is interesting to see the source of the opposition faced by the builders. Even more remarkable is to see how our experiences today, though different in a physical sense, are ultimately the same.
09: The Battle To Build
Merlin Miller returns to the study of Nehemiah with the 9th message, taken from Nehemiah 4:1-6. As the wall is being built, the opposition continues to try to hamper the rebuilding. As we see their battle to build unfold we can learn about the battles we face.
Humble, Contrite, Trembling
Merlin Miller shares another devotional message, continuing to dig into the theme of coming back to the basics of our faith.