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“.. they saw God, and did eat and drink.”

by Walter Giddings

“I was an husband unto them, saith the LORD.” (Isaiah 54:5).  Is a matter established at the mouth of at least two if not three witnesses? 

           5 For thy Maker is thine husband; 

            the LORD of hosts is his name; and

            thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel;

            The God of the whole earth shall he 

            be called. 

                                                  Isaiah chapter fifty-four. 

Shall we give Verse 5 a close look?  Is God speaking through the end time Prophet Isaiah?  To whom is He speaking?  Does Israel have a “Kinsman Redeemer”?  At the end of the Age (future), will He be called “The God of the whole earth”?  Will that put to an end that rebel Angel Satan’s serious Case of Adverse Possession of the earth that began with Adam’s Abdication of The Throne of Dominion? 

The Victorious Procession to Zion

by Rev. James Jester

SCRIPTURE READING: Numbers 10:35-36

January 12, 2025

The Psalms: Series Introduction

The Book of Psalms is the hymn-book of the Bible. Besides being the hymn book for the religious services of the second temple, it has perhaps served as the greatest source of material for hymns and gospel songs throughout the centuries. The Psalms are the oldest surviving complete collection of poetry in the world, and is likely the most prominent devotional source of the Scriptures. Its uses are many:

1. It is a hymn book intended to be sung
2. It is a devotional book for both public and private use
3. It is a poetical book
4. It contains praise, prayer, thanksgiving, affirmations of faith, liturgies, wisdom poetry, history, and prophecy 

This collection of Hebrew poetry is not divided into chapters as the other books of the Bible are — it is the exception to the rule. It is not a divided book, but rather, it is a collection. It is of course, divided in one sense only, that of its division into separate books:

Most commentators believe that Psalm 68 is connected with the coming of the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem (II Samuel 6), celebrating not only that event, but also the faithfulness of God to give Israel victory over her enemies, and to make Jerusalem secure enough to bring the ark into the city. Thus, King David is musing in this psalm about the wonderful provisions of the Lord God of Israel.

Copied from the sermon notes of Pastor Don Elmore

January 5, 2025

Scripture Reading: Genesis 10:5

There are several Protestant denominations that state that the King James Version of the Bible is practically infallible with no or hardly any mistakes. They also indicate that this is the only Bible version that should be used.

While we certainly do not oppose the use of the King James Version and believe that it’s an average translation of Scripture, we do not believe that it’s the only inspired version of Scripture. It’s important to note that all English translations have errors and mistakes and eventually have words that became archaic after over 400 years or less of it originally being published.

by Rev. Jim Jester

December 30, 2024

SCRIPTURE READING: Ephesians 5:14-20 RSV

There are many kinds of music in the world, and each kind has its purpose for which it was created: Music for drama in movies, music for dancing and entertainment, music for exercise, music for relaxation, and music for the Temple, or Church. Should the Church use any or all of these styles of music?

The Bible speaks much about music. The word “sing” and “singing” appear in the Bible 148 times. The most used Hebrew word for “song” is shiyrah, found 90 times, and the second most used Hebrew word is shiyr, found 82 times. Music is addressed regularly in the Old and New Testaments: 63 times in the Old and 5 times in the New, the specific direction is given, “Sing to the Lord.”

There is also an interesting omission: Nowhere in the Bible is there a command to sing to the heathen, or to mankind in general. This fact alone ought to set straight those evangelicals who are attempting to “win others to Christ” with their music; many going so far as to use Rock music for their “worship” services. Rather, the only purpose of sacred music in light of Scripture is to direct praise to God.

By Pastor Bob Hallstrom

In the beginning Israel’s family was small in size, and since we visualize a tribe as a small group, we would us the English word “tribe.” After it grew in size into a family of some three million people. In our minds, it would be too large to be considered a tribe or family — we would be more inclined to call it a nation. After crossing the Jordan River into the land of Canaan they had geography as well as people and were probably considered a nation of people as well as a race (family) of people having the same heritage, habits, and customs.

by Pastor Thomas A. Robb

Here is another gem from the late Dr. R. C. Sproul founder and first president of Reformation Bible College located in Sanford, Fl. Dr. Sproul identifies himself with the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms, the Belgic Confession, and the Heidelberg Catechism. I am sure he was a nice guy. But here is what he said: “I don’t see anything, even in Scripture, that would prohibit interracial marriage.”

ST CROIX AND NEVIS ISLANDS; ALEXANDER HAMILTON

Copied from the sermon notes of Pastor Don Elmore

December 22, 2024

Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 17:15

15) “Thou shalt in any wise set him king over thee, whom the LORD thy God shall choose: one from among thy brethren shalt thou set king over thee: thou mayest not set a stranger [foreigner] over thee, which is not thy brother.”

The purpose of this sermon is to explore the connection between some of the Caribbean Islands and the history of one of the founding fathers of our nation. There were a whole lot of European nations, France, England, Ireland, Scotland, Netherlands, Knights of Malta of Sicily, Denmark, Spain, and Norway involved in the early settlement of these newly discovered islands. Let’s explore two, St. Croix and Nevis.

Usury in the form of compound interest is explained and how that is robbery and unbiblical

The background of Alexander Hamilton, how he became a Founding Father and his ties into the Rothschilds

by Bill Perry

December 15, 2024

Scripture Reading: Rev. 21:2-5 (CNT)

We know what our goal is. We know the 'Mark' set before us.  It is our prayer that this time would come and come quickly.

Philippians 3:14-16;

14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded; and if any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.

16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.

In the meantime we must stay diligent and like minded in our walk with the Father and our brothers.

There is only one place that man is expected to arrive at the End of this age of which we envision.

It is that Divine place where we were supposed to be in the beginning:  Where our Father reigns.