WHEN MOTHERS PRAY
History is replete with examples of the prayers of women, especially mothers. God delights in their prayers and wants to answer them. One such example is found in the Old Testament – the prayer of Hannah (1 Samuel 1). As you know she couldn’t have any children and she prayed before God earnestly and her prayers were answered. How did she pray?
Location, Location, Location!
This weekend we will be watching a message right from the banks of the Jordan River. As many of you know, Nicole and I were in Israel last month and we recorded a message about the baptism of Jesus on site. Words cannot describe the excitement we felt! It was a powerful moment when we realized that somewhere near was the actual spot where God in flesh submitted to be baptized by John! Even with the distractions of camera clicks, gift shops, and tour buses, I could feel the reality of the Holy Spirit descending upon Jesus! What is most powerful to me is how the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) was present together at this place! It’s a reminder that the entire Godhead was involved in our salvation.
HOW TO DEAL WITH THE FORBIDDEN FRUIT
It’s great to be back home in the Good Ole USA! As you know, Nicole and I went on an educational tour of Israel. Words cannot describe how amazing this trip was! To name just a few of the highlights —
we sailed across the Sea of Galilee,
– we stood on Har Megiddo (Armageddon) which will be the site of the final showdown,
– we drove through the wilderness where the children of Israel wandered for 40 years,
– we prayed by the Western Wall
– and, among many many other places, we saw the Mount of Temptation near Jericho in the Judean desert.
This weekend I will preaching on the temptation of Christ in our series on the life of Christ. The message is titled “HOW TO DEAL WITH THE FORBIDDEN FRUIT.”
PASTOR SHAH FROM ISRAEL
This weekend you will (hopefully) be viewing the message I recorded on the banks of the Jordan River. If technology didn’t cooperate well, Ryan Hill and Mike Breedlove have graciously given of their time to preach the message this weekend.
GOD’S WAY AND GOD’S TIMING
When God gave the promise that a virgin will give birth to a child who will be the Savior of the world, the people did not understand its meaning. In fact, they dismissed it as a foolish idea. How could a little child save us from the coming Syrian-Ephraim invasion? Instead of listening to the prophet Isaiah, King Ahaz of Judah sought the help of the king of Assyria. In the end, they all suffered.
Sadly, we look everywhere else but towards God during times of trouble. We want God to work in our life but we want Him to do it our way and in our timing. What we fail to realize is that God’s ways are much higher than our ways. All we can do is humbly submit to His authority and when we do, we see God’s size results in His timing.
WHO IS IN YOUR FAMILY TREE? -2
It doesn’t matter what our past has been, we can find grace through Jesus Christ.
WHO DECIDES MY DESTINY?
WHO DECIDES MY DESTINY by Pastor Shah, Clearview, Henderson Romans 10:1-4 1Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. 2For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. 3For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish […]
WHATEVER IT TAKES TO WIN SOULS
WHATEVER IT TAKES TO WIN SOULS by Pastor Shah, Clearview, Henderson Romans 9:1-5 1 I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, 2 that I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were […]