by Pastor Joel | Dec 31, 2025 | Living the Gospel
Fasting is one of the most misunderstood spiritual disciplines in the Christian life. For some, it feels intimidating. For others, it feels unnecessary. And for many, it’s been reduced to either religious performance or personal willpower. But biblically speaking,...
by Pastor Joel | Dec 25, 2025 | Living the Gospel
Every year, as the lights go up and carols fill the air, a familiar set of claims begin circulating once again: “Christmas is pagan.” You’ve heard them. Maybe you’ve been asked about them. Maybe you’ve even wondered about them yourself. And as many apologists and...
by Pastor Joel | Dec 14, 2025 | Living the Gospel
It was a night of laughter and luxury. King Belshazzar of Babylon was hosting a lavish feast, surrounded by nobles, gold goblets, and overflowing wine. But then—something happened that silenced the room. In the middle of the celebration, a mysterious hand appeared and...
by Pastor Joel | Nov 19, 2025 | Living the Gospel
Introduction: In Matthew 1:23 we read, “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which means “God with us.” This promise of God’s presence is beautifully illustrated in the story of Ruth—a story of loyalty, faith,...
by Pastor Joel | Nov 6, 2025 | Living the Gospel
Introduction: The Imperfect Church and the Perfect Savior As a church we did a chapter and verse study 1 Corinthians at this point in the study, we’ve seen Paul deal with the deep struggles of a real church — not a perfect one, but a redeemed one. He’s addressed...
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