The sermon on Sunday, May 3, 2026, will be from Revelation 11:15-19 – Seven Angels and Seven Trumpets (Part 5). “… and he shall reign forever and ever.” – Revelation 11:15
George Frederick Handel composed his best-known oratorio, Messiah, in 24 days. He began on August 22nd,1741, and concluded his work on September 14th, 1741. Messiah contains 53 movements and takes up to 3 hours to perform in its entirety. It ends with the stunning Hallelujah Chorus which is based on Revelation 11:15. Anyone who has attended the performance knows what occurs when this final portion begins. The crowd stands and sings repeatedly, “… and he shall reign forever and ever, hallelujah, hallelujah!” Jesus, the King of kings and Lord of lords, is the focus of the thunderous praise. Indeed, “… he shall reign forever and ever!” Let us join Handel in his musical masterpiece ascribing eternal kingship to our Lord Jesus Christ.
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The sermon on Sunday, April 19, 2026, will be from Hebrews 3:7-4:11 – “The Rest of God”. . “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault … “ -Matthew 18:15
I wonder how much healthier our churches, homes and communities would be if we simply obeyed Christ in Matthew 18:15-17. Listen to his wise words – “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.” I wonder. I wonder.
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The sermon on Sunday, April 12, 2026, will be Mark 1:14-15 – Jesus Came Preaching. “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” – Matthew 18:1
The early disciples were concerned about “greatness” in the kingdom of heaven. Their Lord was interested primarily about “entrance” into the kingdom of heaven. Human beings jockey for position and power in the world and unfortunately at times in the church. This was true of First Century disciples. It is true of us in the 21st Century as well. What is the cure for our pride and our desires for earthly “greatness”? Jesus said, “…turn and become like children…”. Such repentance is necessary for kingdom entrance. God will determine whom to exalt to greatness. The Apostle Peter learned these lessons well and he counsels us – “Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.’”
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