I know it is not Christmas yet, and I am just as annoyed at the Christmas decorations for sale in the store as you are, but I was just thinking of an old TV Christmas special – “The Grinch That Stole Christmas”  I was thinking of that pivotal (literally) moment near the end when the sled is just about to fall and the Grinch decides to save it.  Do you remember what happened?  “His heart grew 3 sizes that day”! Well that is a perfect illustration of what I am going to be talking about in this message, “Allowing God …

What is the one universal characteristic of a true Christian?  Is it belief?  We read in James that “the demons believe and tremble”, yet they part of Satan’s ongoing rebellion against God, His people, and His plan.  Is it what church they go to or what specific good works they do?  No, those aren’t the primary attribute. While He was on earth, Jesus said these words: “By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35). This message is going to dig into that statement; what it means, what it looks …

As is often the case, the final words of Paul at the end of his letter to the Philippians are concise and profound.  I want to unpack the significance of these few verses for you and  capture the spirit of Paul’s intent.  I want to leave you with a message of hope and purpose. Join us for this final message from the book of Philippians. https://www.youtube.com/live/-eDQ8EmIhnw

Do you know the benefits of freely sharing what God has supplied to you?  It seems counter-intuitive that giving makes us happier than keeping, but John Macarthur once said ““If you live for yourself, you will never be content.”  One of the many benefits of sharing God’s provision is how it helps us be content.  That is only one though!  There are several more and we will look at 4 others in this fifth message from the fourth chapter of Philippians.  Join as we uncover a sample of the rich blessings of sharing God’s provision.

Are you content? If you are, what are the factors contributing to that? If you are not content, what is it that is interfering with your contentment?   What would you like changed in your life to make you content? In Philippians chapter 4, the Apostle Paul gives some insight into his life, his struggles, and the fact that he has learned a secret that helps him be content no matter what the circumstances.  This is extremely important, because we tend to base our contentment on our circumstances That is misguided, because circumstances are always changing, and we often can’t control them.  …

Today we have our missionaries, Paul and Sandy Jewell with us.  The Jewells just recently retired, having served with Campus Bible Fellowship in Syracuse, NY for 50 years.  They will be sharing with us in Sunday School and Church today.  We are looking forward to hearing highlights of the many ways God used them during their time at Syracuse University.  You’ll want to come join us in person if you can to see this 50-year ministry report because for the security of some of the past students, the Livestream will not carry this report but rather a message that Paul …

Anxiety is a big problem.  Estimates show that 4% of the world’s population struggles with it, according to the 2023 U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey* over 19% of Americans report an anxiety disorder.  Studies indicate that Christians are not at all immune to this.  A complicating factor is that several times in the Scriptures, believers are commanded not to worry.  For some, this just adds a new worry – worrying about not worrying!  What can be done? I think one of the problems is that we are often told what we shouldn’t do, but not near as much time is …

While summer officially began two weeks ago, in most American’s minds it began on May 27th with the celebration of Memorial Day. While that day seems to be all about picnics, camping, and time together with friends and family, the original purpose was to remember those who have died, specifically, those who died in the wars our country fought. So it is with all holidays – they are for remembering. We recently observed Juneteenth and we are going to be celebrating Independance Day. These days are meant to commemorate significant events in our nation’s history, not just give us a …