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  • Sunday Morning Service - Fearing the Almighty

    Sunday Morning Service - Fearing the Almighty
    Dec 16 2025

    This sermon teaches the biblical balance between the love of God and the fear of God, showing that both are essential for a healthy, obedient Christian life. Using the story of “Philip,” the message illustrates how many believers unknowingly create a personal theology—embracing God’s love while neglecting proper fear—resulting in compromised obedience and ongoing struggle with sin.

    Scripture reveals that love for God is proven through obedience, and obedience is strengthened by a proper fear of the Lord. The fear of God is not terror or avoidance, but a deep reverence, respect for His authority, and awareness of consequences. Proverbs and Psalms show that fearing God brings life, wisdom, protection from evil, confidence, and spiritual safety.

    Jesus Himself taught that God alone is to be feared, because He holds ultimate authority over both soul and body. The sermon explains that fear and love are not opposites but work together—love motivates relationship, while fear establishes boundaries that protect believers from sin and spiritual harm.

    The message warns that a lack of the fear of God in the modern church has led to moral looseness and self-made theology. True spiritual growth requires humility, willingness to change, and submission to God’s authority. God’s boundaries are an expression of His love, designed to keep His children safe.

    The sermon concludes with a call to self-examination, repentance, and renewed obedience—urging believers to live within God’s loving boundaries, guided by both His love and a proper fear of the Almighty.
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  • Thursday Bible Study - Zechariah - Session 8

    Thursday Bible Study - Zechariah - Session 8
    Dec 14 2025
    Sermon Summary – Zechariah Session 8

    This message teaches that God disciplines His people redemptively, warns of the danger of persistent rebellion, and points powerfully to Christ as the true Shepherd and the ultimate hope for Israel and the nations

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    1. God’s Discipline Is Redemptive, Not Cruel

    The study opens with Zechariah 11, explaining that God disciplines those He loves. Discipline is not condemnation but a loving attempt to restore hearts that have wandered. When correction is ignored repeatedly, however, judgment eventually becomes unavoidable.

    • God always provides warnings and opportunities to repent before judgment comes.

    • Discipline is meant to bring humility and dependence on God.

    2. A Shepherd Who Loves vs. Worthless Shepherds

    Zechariah contrasts the Good Shepherd with selfish, corrupt shepherds who abuse and neglect the flock.

    • Israel’s leaders exploited their own people and felt no guilt.

    • When God’s people reject faithful leadership, they are left with leaders who reflect their rebellion.

    This serves as a warning for both nations and individuals.

    3. Prophecy of Christ’s Rejection

    The passage prophetically points to Jesus:

    • The 30 pieces of silver represent the price paid for betraying the Good Shepherd.

    • The money being thrown to the potter points to Christ’s rejection and death, yet also reveals His mercy—He redeems even the broken and discarded.

    • Jesus willingly laid down His life; no one took it from Him.

    4. God Can Redeem the Worst Situations

    Personal testimony illustrates how God can use severe hardship to bring repentance and salvation.

    • God does not cause sin, but He can redeem the consequences of it.

    • No life is beyond restoration—God specializes in turning ashes into beauty.

    5. Jerusalem at the Center of God’s End-Time Plan

    Zechariah chapters 12–14 focus on Jerusalem, which remains the focal point of God’s prophetic purposes.

    • Nations that oppose Jerusalem will ultimately face judgment.

    • God promises final deliverance and restoration for Israel.

    • The Messiah will return, stand on the Mount of Olives, and reign as King over all the earth.

    6. Israel’s Future Repentance and Cleansing

    Israel will one day look upon the One they pierced and mourn in repentance.

    • God will pour out grace and supplication.

    • A fountain of cleansing will be opened for sin and uncleanness.

    • This mirrors the spiritual process of repentance and restoration seen in individual believers today.

    7. Refinement Leads to Restoration

    Though judgment is severe, God preserves a refined remnant.

    • Trials refine faith like fire refines gold.

    • God declares, “They are My people,” and they respond, “The Lord is my God.”

    8. The Coming Kingdom

    The sermon concludes with the hope of Christ’s reign:

    • Jesus will be King over all the earth.

    • Jerusalem will dwell securely.

    • Holiness will define everyday life.

    • God’s glory will fill the world.

    Key Theme

    God disciplines to redeem, judges to restore, and reigns to bring ultimate peace. The Good Shepherd lays down His life so His people can live—and one day, He will reign openly as King.
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  • LWWC - Joshua - Session 9

    LWWC - Joshua - Session 9
    Dec 14 2025
    Sermon Summary – Joshua Session 9

    This message teaches that God’s people are heirs of a greater inheritance, and that earthly possessions are temporary compared to what God gives through relationship with Him.

    1. The Division of the Promised Land

    Joshua 13 describes Israel dividing the land after years of warfare. Some tribes receive territory, while the tribe of Levi receives no land. Instead, God Himself is their inheritance. This becomes the central spiritual lesson of the sermon.

    2. God Owns Everything

    The pastor emphasizes that no one truly owns land or possessions—everything belongs to God. Israel’s inheritance is a foreshadowing of a greater, eternal inheritance promised to believers.

    3. A Warning Against Living for This World

    Many believers, especially in prosperous cultures, are tempted to build their lives around comfort, security, and material success. The sermon warns against “building tents and pitching altars,” instead of pitching tents and building altars—investing more in eternity than in temporary things.

    4. Believers Are Kings and Priests

    Connecting Joshua to Revelation, the pastor explains that believers today are like the Levites:

    • We may not receive everything we want on earth

    • But God Himself is our inheritance

    • Through Christ, we are made kings and priests who will reign with Him

    This shifts the focus from what we gain now to who we are becoming.

    5. Suffering Has Purpose

    Battles, opposition, and hardship are part of the journey. Being in a fight does not mean failure—it means engagement. God uses suffering to prepare believers for eternal responsibility.

    6. More Than Conquerors

    Through Christ’s sacrifice, believers are declared “more than conquerors.” Jesus fought the battle we could never win, and we now share in His victory, inheritance, and future reign.

    7. Final Encouragement

    • This world is not our home

    • God is shaping eternal sons and daughters

    • Our calling is endurance, faith, and obedience

    • If God is for us, nothing can separate us from His love

    Key Theme:

    God has not shortchanged His people—He has given us Himself. Our inheritance is eternal, and our victory is already secured in Christ.
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  • Sunday Morning Service - The Power of Unity

    Sunday Morning Service - The Power of Unity
    Dec 9 2025
    Main Theme: True unity is powerful — whether for good or evil — but only unity built on obedience to God’s Word can stand. Using Genesis 11 (Tower of Babel) and John 17 (Jesus’ prayer for believers), Pastor Matthew taught that prideful unity seeks to glorify man, while holy unity glorifies God. The sermon called believers to become “one” with God, within themselves, and with one another, through humility and obedience. Man’s Pride and the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1–9) Humanity once shared one language and one goal — to build a city and tower “whose top is in the heavens.”This unity was not righteous; it was rooted in pride and self-exaltation. “Let us make a name for ourselves.” — the cry of human arrogance. Pastor explained that Nimrod led this effort, motivated by defiance against God’s authority and fear of another flood.Historian Josephus wrote that Nimrod’s goal was to build a tower taller than any future flood could reach. Humanity still acts the same way today — building monuments, chasing power, and seeking fame — revealing that “man’s heart hasn’t changed.” Lesson: “You can build something big without God — but it won’t last.” God’s Response — Confusion and Division God “came down” to see what man had built — emphasizing His sovereignty: “They tried to build up, but He had to come down to see it.” The Lord noted their unity: “Nothing they propose to do will be withheld from them.” Unity, even for evil, is powerful. So God confused their language to protect mankind from greater rebellion.This was not destruction, but mercy through disruption — scattering people before sin could multiply unchecked. “The only thing that reached heaven from Babel was their sin.” Two Kinds of Unity Pastor contrasted two types of unity: Worldly unity – Prideful, self-glorifying, built on rebellion (Babel).Godly unity – Humble, self-denying, built on obedience (Christ). “It’s powerful to be unified, even for the wrong reason — but it’s holy when you’re unified for the right one.” He warned that even evil movements gain momentum through unity, while the Church often loses ground because of division.The greatest form of unity begins with God Himself — aligning our will with His. “You’ll never be unified with people until you’re first unified with God.” Humility and the Example of Abraham Abraham’s humility contrasted Babel’s pride:He let Lot choose the better land, trusting God’s promise instead of striving for position. “Abraham pitched his tent and built his altar — Lot pitched his tent and lost everything.” God told Abraham, “I will make your name great.”The key difference: Abraham waited on God to exalt him; Babel tried to exalt itself. Pastor connected this to Jesus’ humility — who sought the Father’s glory, not His own. “Jesus didn’t look for fame; He looked for the Father’s confirmation.” Jesus’ Prayer for Unity (John 17:1–14) In John 17, Jesus prayed that His followers would be one as He and the Father are one.Unity is rooted in shared obedience and shared glory — not shared opinion. “If we don’t care who gets the credit, we’ll stay unified.” Jesus’ request:“Glorify Your Son, that the Son may glorify You.”“Keep them through Your name that they may be one as We are one.” Pastor emphasized that Jesus prayed not for the world, but for those who belong to God — the Church that would reach the world through unity and truth. Lesson: “Unity doesn’t mean sameness — it means shared purpose: glorifying God.” The Anatomy of Unity — Spirit, Soul, and Body Every believer must first be unified within themselves:Spirit (where the Holy Spirit dwells).Soul (mind, will, emotions).Body (the vessel of action). Without spiritual renewal, the soul leads — driven by emotion, intellect, and will.The Holy Spirit must rule the soul to align the believer with God’s will. “You’ll never be unified outwardly until you’re unified inwardly.” Pastor described how old thought patterns (like “grooved paths” in the brain) must be renewed by the Word. “You’ve got to cut new paths in your mind — let the Holy Spirit groove His will into your thinking.” Godly Unity in Practice Starts in the home: Division between husbands and wives hinders prayer.Spreads to the Church: True revival requires believers who care more about obedience than credit.Extends to the nation: Real healing begins when unity is built around God’s Word, not politics or culture. “Our rallying point is not religion, denomination, or last name — it’s the Word of God.” Call to Action and Prayer Pastor closed with a call for repentance and restoration of unity: Individuals: Be reconciled to God through Christ.Marriages: Break division; walk as one.Churches: Give glory to God alone.Nations: Return to truth and righteousness. “The devil divides Christians, but unites evil ...
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  • Guest Speaker - Dewayne Payton

    Guest Speaker - Dewayne Payton
    Dec 9 2025
    Main Theme: Faith is proven through obedience. Dewayne Payton’s message focused on Noah’s faithfulness and obedience in building the ark — even when he had never seen rain. The sermon emphasized trusting God’s Word above logic, walking in His will regardless of circumstance, and leading others (especially family) to salvation through consistent faith. Introduction and Context Dewayne opened with prayer, thanking God for His Word and for the congregation’s hunger to grow. He returned to Genesis 6–8, reviewing Noah’s story as an example of unwavering faith and obedience in a corrupt world. “Noah was faithful in all that God commanded him — can we say the same?” The Call of Noah and the Power of Obedience (Genesis 6:11–22) The world was corrupt and filled with violence, yet God chose Noah because of his righteousness and obedience.God gave specific instructions for building the ark — exact measurements, placement of the door and window, and even how to seal it with pitch.Dewayne noted that every command had a reason — even when Noah didn’t understand it. “Faith doesn’t question — it builds. Noah didn’t argue with God; he just obeyed.” Key Point: Believing in God is not the same as believing God. “It’s one thing to believe in Him; it’s another to take Him at His word.” The Test of Waiting and Believing Noah believed God’s warning about a flood, even though rain had never fallen before.God gave 120 years before judgment — time for obedience, preparation, and patience.Dewayne reminded that God often asks believers to wait:Noah waited seven days in the ark before the rain started — a test of faith.Waiting reveals whether we still believe after obedience. “When God gives you a word, the devil will try to show you the opposite — to test if you really believe God.” God’s Control Over Creation and Salvation Dewayne illustrated how animals came to Noah by divine instinct, comparing it to migration patterns of geese, whales, and turtles.The lesson: if God can guide animals, He can direct your path. “It’s never the animals that are the problem — it’s us.” God told Noah, “Come into the ark,” implying His presence was already inside. Salvation is being with God in the place of safety. The Door of Salvation Genesis 7:16 — “And the Lord shut him in.”Dewayne highlighted this as symbolic of God’s control over salvation:Noah didn’t close the door; God did.“It’s not our place to decide who’s too far gone — only God shuts the door.” Once God shuts the door, judgment begins — a parallel to the coming judgment of the world. “Today is the day of salvation. Once the door closes, it’s closed.” The Flood as Judgment and Picture of the Rapture The flood waters lifted the ark above judgment — a prophetic symbol of the church’s rapture.Noah waited seven days (one shabua, or period of seven), just as believers will be with Christ for seven years before returning with Him. “Judgment came, but the righteous were lifted up. That’s what God will do for His church.” Lessons in God’s Sovereignty and Human Limits Dewayne taught that even during chaos, God was in full control:He started and stopped the rain.He set boundaries for the flood.He sustained Noah and the animals — possibly even through hibernation. “When you’re in God’s will, you’re never in danger. When you step out, that’s when trouble comes.” He used a simple illustration: a stick figure walking on God’s path is safe even in storms, but danger comes when we wander into our own way. The Raven and the Dove (Genesis 8:6–12) The raven represents the flesh — feeding on death and corruption.The dove represents the Spirit — finding no rest in the world, returning to Noah. “There’s no rest for the believer in this world. Rest only comes when you’re in Christ.” The dove’s return with an olive leaf signified peace and restoration — God’s renewal of the earth and reconciliation with mankind. Worship and Sacrifice After Deliverance Noah’s first act upon leaving the ark was worship — he built an altar and sacrificed clean animals.Dewayne noted how costly this was — there were only seven pairs of clean animals. “True worship costs something. If it doesn’t cost you, it’s not an offering — it’s convenience.” God responded with mercy, promising never again to destroy the earth with a flood and sealing His promise with a rainbow — a symbol of grace that the church must reclaim. “It’s time for the church to take back the rainbow. It belongs to God.” The Call to Faithful Witness Just as Noah’s obedience saved his family, believers today are called to lead others to Christ. “Noah built an ark for 120 years to save his family. What are we willing to do to save ours?” We no longer build wooden arks — we build spiritual ones through evangelism, prayer, and witness.The closing call was urgent:Judgment is coming...
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  • Sunday Morning Service - Never Surrender Hope

    Sunday Morning Service - Never Surrender Hope
    Dec 1 2025
    Main Theme: Hope in Christ is not wishful thinking — it is a confident certainty rooted in the person and promises of Jesus. Pastor Matthew taught that when our hope is centered in Christ, our joy remains steady, and when joy remains, strength endures. The message called believers to anchor hope solely in Jesus, not in people, possessions, or circumstances. The Foundation of Hope Opening with 1 Timothy 1:1 — “Jesus Christ, our hope.”The Greek word elpis means hope as a sure expectation, not uncertainty.The verb form elpo means to expect confidently — always used with “in” or “on.” Pastor explained that English hope has a question mark (“I hope it won’t rain”), but biblical hope has no question mark because it rests in Jesus’ finished work. “When your hope is in and on Jesus Christ, there’s no question mark — because He’s already overcome death, hell, and the grave.” Lesson: If our hope is placed in people, success, government, or even ourselves, disappointment is inevitable. Only hope in Christ sustains true joy and strength. The Connection Between Hope, Joy, and Strength Quoting Nehemiah 8:10 — “The joy of the Lord is your strength.”Joy is sustained when hope is rightly placed.When hope shifts to unstable things, joy fades and strength follows. “If you see someone without joy, you’re seeing someone who’s lost strength — because their hope has drifted.” Misplaced Hope and the Trap of Blame Pastor warned that misplaced hope gives others power to manipulate our emotions: “If my hope is in someone else, then how they act determines how I feel. That’s bondage.” Believers must stop blaming others for disappointment and instead reaffirm God’s sovereignty. “Either God is in control of your life, or that person is — but not both.” Insight: Hope in Christ frees us from emotional control by people or circumstances. The Certainty of God’s Promises Using Hebrews 11, Pastor explained that biblical hope is assurance in things unseen. The patriarchs “saw the promises afar off” and believed even when they hadn’t yet received them.Their hope without a question mark made them strangers and pilgrims on earth, focused on a heavenly city. “Abraham built his altars and pitched his tents — not the other way around. We’re in danger today of building our tents and pitching our altars.” Application: Believers must reorient life around eternity, not temporary comfort or possessions. Abraham: Hoping Against Hope (Romans 4:16–21) Abraham believed God’s promise for a son despite being 100 years old and Sarah’s womb barren.His hope wasn’t natural optimism but supernatural confidence in God’s word. “He hoped against hope — natural hope said it’s impossible, but divine hope said, ‘God cannot lie.’” Pastor reminded that God’s blessings are gifts of grace, not rewards for performance. “You can’t earn it. Everything from God is a gift — received by faith, not achieved by merit.” Staying Coupled to God The Hebrew term for “upright” (Psalm 84) means “to stay coupled.”Pastor illustrated with train cars:A shiny new car and a rusty old one both reach the destination if they stay coupled to the engine. “Some of you have dents and rust from life’s battles — but if you stay coupled to Jesus, you’ll reach the destination.” Encouragement: Even when believers fall, they must “fall forward.” God forgives failure and restores hope. Hope Through Hard Times (Jeremiah 29:10–13) In exile, God promised Israel restoration after 70 years.Jeremiah believed enough to buy land in a desolate place, trusting God’s word when it looked foolish. “You must decide whether to believe what God said — or what you see.” Pastor compared linear human logic to “block logic”:Human logic says, “If A, then B.”God’s truth says, “If God said it, it’s true — regardless of what A or B looks like.” Prisoners of Hope and the Example of Job (Zechariah 9:12) “Return to the stronghold, you prisoners of hope… I will restore double.”Job embodied this: even in suffering, he declared, “Though worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh I shall see God.” Because Job kept his hope, God restored him double in every area. “We don’t like hard times — but God uses them to prove our hope is real.” Hold Fast Your Confidence (Hebrews 3:6; 10:19–23) True boldness before God is not emotional force but confidence in Christ’s finished work.“Hold fast the confession of your hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.”Confidence (Greek tharseo) comes from cheer — meaning God deposits courage and strength when we abide with Him. “If you’re not spending time in His presence, you’re missing those divine deposits of courage that keep your hope alive.” Key Point: Our boldness comes from knowing God’s heart toward us — not our performance. “I don’t go to God because I’ve been good; I...
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  • LWWC - Joshua - Session 8

    LWWC - Joshua - Session 8
    Nov 28 2025
    As Israel’s conquest of the land concludes in Joshua 11–12, God calls His people to remember His victories, obey His commands, and never forget the source of their blessings. Pastor Matthew used the closing of Joshua’s battles to challenge believers to stay humble, thankful, and faithful — not just at Thanksgiving, but every day of life. Opening and Thanksgiving Reflection Pastor began with a prayer of gratitude, urging believers to reflect on the blessings of life and freedom. “May we not get complacent or presumptuous — all we have is today, and that day is a gift from God.” He reminded the congregation that none of us are promised tomorrow, and that gratitude should guard our hearts from pride and forgetfulness. Joshua’s Obedience and God’s Commands (Joshua 11:12–23) Joshua followed exactly what God commanded Moses, leaving “nothing undone of all the Lord had commanded.”Pastor emphasized that faithfulness means following God’s Word, not reinventing it. “You don’t get to become a Christian and play by your own rules — God doesn’t need your ideas.” Many want to hear God’s voice but won’t read His Word; yet Scripture itself is the contract between Christ the Groom and His Bride, the Church. Application: God reveals Himself through His Word. If you want direction, open the Book before asking for new revelation. God’s Sovereignty and Human Accountability Pastor addressed the difficult truth of divine judgment: God hardened the hearts of nations that continually rejected Him.He compared this to Pharaoh’s hardened heart — a consequence of repeated rebellion. “The most fearful verse in the Bible is not in Revelation — it’s where it says, ‘The Spirit of the Lord left Samson, and he knew it not.’” The warning: don’t resist God so long that conviction disappears. The most terrifying state is when the Holy Spirit withdraws and a person no longer feels remorse. Lesson: “Conviction is a gift — if you can sin without feeling it, something’s wrong.” The Nature of Sin and Boundaries of Love Pastor explained that God sets boundaries because He loves us, just as parents set boundaries for their children.From the Garden of Eden onward, sin began when man doubted God’s goodness and believed He was holding out on them. “The devil convinced Eve that God was keeping her from something better — that’s the same lie today.” Every sin still begins with mistrust of God’s intentions. Remembering God’s Victories (Joshua 12) God listed all 31 kings Israel defeated — not to glorify Joshua, but to remind the people of every battle God had already won. “When you’re in a new fight, remember how many victories God has already given you.” Pastor urged believers to stop panicking in new trials: “You’ve already watched God feed you, heal you, and deliver you. Don’t fall apart now — the same God is still fighting for you.” Forgetting past victories leads to unbelief, which Scripture calls evil, not immaturity. Deuteronomy 8 — The Call to Remember Pastor turned to Deuteronomy 8 to explain why God told Israel to remember: God humbled them in the wilderness to test their hearts, provide manna, and teach them dependence on His Word. “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord.” Their clothes never wore out; their feet never swelled — a sign of constant divine provision. He connected this to modern blessings: “No nation has been as blessed as Israel — except America. But we’re in danger of forgetting who made it that way.” The Danger of Forgetfulness and Prosperity When life gets comfortable — full houses, steady income, security — people forget God.He quoted Habakkuk, rebuking Israel for caring for their own houses while neglecting God’s. “You’ll live better on 90% honoring God than 100% stealing from Him.” Forgetting God leads to pride, and pride leads to destruction. Key Reminder: “When you’re full, don’t forget who filled your table.” God’s Discipline and the Training of Faith Pastor compared spiritual growth to training in a weight room — hardships strengthen believers for future battles. “God’s taking you into His gym to build your endurance. He’s preparing you for the fourth quarter.” Trials are not punishments but preparation, teaching us dependence and perseverance. The Next Generation and God’s Trustworthiness Parents cannot shield children from every hardship. “You can’t fight all their battles — God’s using those struggles to build them.” He warned against over-sheltering and fear-driven parenting: “Trust God’s plan for your children. He’s a better protector than you.” Like Jochebed with Moses, sometimes faith means letting go and trusting God’s purpose. The Source of Blessing and True Prosperity God alone gives the power to get wealth — to establish His covenant, not to glorify ourselves. “If God ...
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  • Sunday Morning Service - The FAITH Family

    Sunday Morning Service - The FAITH Family
    Nov 24 2025
    Main Theme: Faith is the inheritance every believer must pass on — the foundation of the “family of faith.” Drawing from the story of Moses’ parents, Amram and Jochebed, Pastor Matthew taught that true faith trusts God even when circumstances look hopeless, and that every generation must rise up and preserve faith for the next. The Faith Legacy of Moses’ Family Amram (“exalted people”) and Jochebed (“Yahweh is glory”) were from the priestly tribe of Levi.Their three children — Aaron (the first high priest), Miriam (the worship leader), and Moses (the deliverer) — all served different purposes but under the same God. “God uses families, but He uses each person differently. Our children belong to Him first.” Jochebed’s name was the first in Scripture to contain Yahweh — a sign that through her, God was revealing His covenant name and plan for deliverance. God Raises a Deliverer Through a Family of Faith Pharaoh, fearing the rise of a deliverer, commanded that all Hebrew male infants be killed.The Hebrew midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, refused to obey Pharaoh’s order because they feared God more than man, and God blessed them for their obedience. “We obey the laws of the land — until they conflict with the laws of God. That’s where we draw the line.” Pastor stressed that when God plans a deliverance, He first raises up a man or woman of faith — just as He did with Moses. Jochebed’s Faith in Action (Exodus 2:1–10) Jochebed hid her baby Moses for three months, then placed him in a basket on the Nile River — the same river where other infants were being killed. “She put her child right in the enemy’s waters — and trusted God to keep him.” Pharaoh’s daughter found the baby, and through God’s orchestration:Moses’ sister Miriam offered to find a Hebrew nurse — Jochebed herself.Pharaoh’s daughter unknowingly paid Jochebed to care for her own son. “God’s big enough to pay you to raise your own child in faith.” Jochebed eventually released Moses completely, letting Pharaoh’s daughter claim him as her son — a stunning act of humility and surrender. “She carried him, birthed him, hid him, and raised him — but was willing to let him go for God’s glory.” The Power of Faith and Humility Jochebed’s faith mirrors Abraham’s — both trusted God enough to release what they loved most.Pastor urged parents and believers to trust God with their children and futures, even when they cannot control the outcome. “The greatest people in heaven may be the ones who labored unseen and gave God all the glory.” True greatness is not found in position or visibility, but in obedience and humility. “Faith doesn’t impress God because it’s loud — it impresses Him because it trusts.” Faith that Sees the Invisible (Hebrews 11) The faith of Moses’ parents is honored in Hebrews 11:23: “By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents… for they saw he was a beautiful child.” The word translated beautiful (Greek: asteios) means belonging to another city — symbolizing that Jochebed recognized Moses belonged to God. “She knew she was a steward of a child who belonged to another kingdom.” Faith is “the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”It requires acting before seeing results.Faith is ongoing, not something we once had years ago.God rewards those who diligently seek Him — meaning those who do not neglect Him. Lesson: “Faith that pleases God is faith that obeys, acts, and doesn’t neglect His voice — even when it interrupts your plans.” Moses’ Example of Faith As Moses matured, he refused to be known as Pharaoh’s daughter’s son and chose to suffer with God’s people instead of enjoying the “passing pleasures of sin.”Pastor emphasized that sin is pleasurable for a season, but its end is destruction.Moses’ faith caused him to “see Him who is invisible” — living by faith in what God promised, not what he could see. “That’s the paradox of faith — to see the invisible and act as if it’s visible.” Application: Believers must teach their children to look beyond worldly success and see eternity as the true reward. “Peter won’t ask for your diploma or your bank account at the gate — he’ll ask if you knew Jesus.” The Faith Inheritance Pastor closed by urging the church to pass on faith as the greatest family legacy.Jochebed’s quiet obedience shaped one of the greatest leaders in Scripture.The faith of parents and grandparents sets the spiritual tone for generations. “What you hand off in faith will outlive anything you buy or build.” He shared how his grandmother gave every child a Bible — the most valuable gift of all.The call: rise up in faith, not fear. “It’s time for the church to stop being afraid. Put your basket in the river. Trust God to protect what belongs to Him.” Core Message God builds His deliverers through ...
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