In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our study of 1 Thessalonians by looking at how Paul’s love for, joy in, and concern for these Thessalonians’ faith. As these Thessalonian believers are facing persecution and affliction, Paul has a godly, fatherly, and pastoral concern that their faith would remain steadfast and that they would not waver […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our study of 1 Thessalonians by looking at chapter 1, verses 6-10. In these verses, we see Paul commending the Thessalonian church for imitating himself, his team, and the Lord Jesus. In doing so, they became an example themselves to all the Christians in their area. What was it […]
In this message — Live As Worthy Citizens — Pastor Kevin helps us understand why Paul gave this one exhortation in this section of the letter to the Philippians. When Paul tells the Philippians to live as worthy citizens, he is telling them to think about their feelings for the city of Philippi and the loyalty they feel […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack looks at Paul’s update concerning his situation in Philippians 1:12-18a. While the Philippians Church would have doubtlessly been looking forward to an update on what is going on with Paul, the Apostle spends very little time focusing on his situation. Instead, he is preoccupied with what his sufferings have accomplished […]
In this message, Pastor Kevin concludes his study in the book of Job. He reminds us that God’s view of Job, his three friends, and his family was completely different than others had. Job finds himself encouraged and blessed beyond belief as God restores his fortunes two-fold. It seems like a happily-ever-after ending. However, it […]
In this message, Pastor Kevin helps clarify why God pointed out to Job these two massive animals — Behemoth and Leviathan. It may surprise you why God, in His final words to Job, pointed these out to him. God did not do this to help Job (or us) win the argument against evolutionists. God’s goal […]
Have you ever stopped to think about the importance of the doctrine of creation as it relates to our trials and suffering? Apparently, God wanted Job to know how important it is in relation to his suffering. In this passage, God points out eight different animals to Job to remind him that he can trust […]
In this final message, from the mini series, When God is Silent, Pastor Kevin looks at the final words Job will hear from a young man named Elihu (chapters 32-37) before God speaks to him in chapter 38. Why such a long section of Scripture? Why do we need to listen to Elihu for six long chapters? […]
This message by Pastor Kevin looks at one of the most unique chapters in the book of Job — a chapter that addresses the “why” question that is plaguing Job and anyone who is going through inexplicable suffering . In the midst of the accusatory speeches by Job’s friends (chapters 4-37), the writer of the […]
In this message, Pastor Kevin looks at Job’s third friend, Zophar, and his words of advice and counsel to Job about his suffering. In short, Zophar is telling Job that if he would confess his sin and turn back to God, then God would bless him greatly and all his troubles would go away. But […]