November 11, 2023
by Dr. David Silvernail
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Heart Prep for Sunday
This Sunday, we're going to start the Book of Titus. Titus comes right after 2nd Timothy in the New Testament, but in terms of when it was written, it falls in between 1st and 2nd Timothy. Titus appears to be an older version of Timothy; in that he was a more experienced pastor and teacher whom Paul leaves with a new church on the island of Crete.
This new church was in a...
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November 2, 2023
by Dr. David Silvernail
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Heart Prep for Sunday
This Sunday, we're going to finish up the Book of2 Timothywithchapter 4.Many feel that this chapter is the conclusion of what has been the Apostle Paul's Last Will and Testament.While Paul has a number of personal requests of his protg, his last command to Timothy comes inverse 2, "preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with com...
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October 26, 2023
by Dr. David Silvernail
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Heart Prep for Sunday
It's good to be back in the pulpit this week as we continue our study ofTimothy. This Sunday, we'll continue looking at"discipleship in action"from2 Timothy 3. As we've seen in 1 2 Timothy so far, Timothy is battling false teaching and the destructive consequences that it brings. And one of those consequences is the issue of suffering where it comes from, why it comes to...
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October 19, 2023
by Rev. Frank Wang
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Heart Prep for Sunday
While we have been in a season of crises, there have been encouraging signs that perhaps this season is passing. Keep praying for Isaiah and Kelley as they continue to walk through healing and the ups and downs that come with that. Also be praying for Dr. Dave. He's off on study leave this week, and will be visiting family.
As we continue in our series on the Timothy's, t...
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October 13, 2023
by Dr. David Silvernail
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Heart Prep for Sunday
This Sunday, we'll continue looking at"discipleship in action"from 1 Timothy 4.Here the Apostle Paul tells Timothy about the effort to maintain good doctrine, particularly in light of the devasting effects of false teaching.Once again, Paul reminds him (and us) that we need to be focused on godliness, so that we not only don't teach things that are false, but we don't fall...
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October 13, 2023
by Dr. David Silvernail
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Heart Prep for Sunday
This Sunday, we'll continue looking at"discipleship in action"from1 Timothy 5.Here the Apostle Paul wants Timothy to overcome the effects of false teaching by working hard at building relationships.False teaching often results in discord and division, just as much in Paul's time as it does in our time.And yet the church is called to exhibit a supernatural unity in Christ.M...
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October 13, 2023
by Dr. David Silvernail
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Heart Prep for Sunday
Okay, big question for this week!How many of you would consider yourselves to be truly content?I'm sure there's some who consider themselves to be contented people, but I don't think it's very many.Most of us would like to be content, we hope for contentment, and occasionally we find it but it usually doesn't last.Honestly, most of us are rarely content.
And part of the...
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October 13, 2023
by Rev. Frank Wang
There has been much to pray for over the last several weeks.A number of families have been facing difficult seasons, and we added two more in the hours after worship this past Sunday with Kelley and a former deacon in the hospital.Be sure to take some time praying for the many ongoing needs in the church.I know that each family covets your prayers.
And as we continue our ...
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September 14, 2023
by Dr. David Silvernail
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Heart Prep for Sunday
Well, we're starting a new series this Sunday.We'll be looking at"discipleship in action"from 1 2 Timothy and Titus.These are known as the Pastoral Epistles because in them, the Apostle Paul is teaching his protg, Timothy, how to pastor.And that's because Paul is sending Timothy out to go pastor a church.But not just any church, the church at Ephesus.This is one of the mo...
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September 14, 2023
by Dr. David Silvernail
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Heart Prep for Sunday
First of all, it's good to have Frank Wang back from sabbatical.Especially since he's leading a large group to Modgnik (kingdom spelled backwards) this weekend.Please pray for the 4 adults and 17 Middle School students who will be on this retreat!Pray that our Lord is gracious to them and draws them closer to Himself.Second, I know you're praying for so many of our church ...
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