August 29, 2010 by PastorManny.

Something wonderful happens when you resolve, like the Apostle Paul, “to know nothing. . .except Jesus Christ and him crucified” (I Cor 2:2).  It brings out clearly the simplicity and elegance of your new nature in your daily life. It is a change in relationship. You become, in actual experience, crucified to the world and the world to you. This position allows Christ to be in the right position of complete Lordship over you and you in the right position of worshipful submission to him. You will acquire a new viewpoint, and a new power will begin to surprise you in your inner being. Today, may you resolve to know nothing, except Jesus Christ and him crucified. Grace be with you.
Pastor Manny Onos

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August 22, 2010 by PastorManny.

The LORD wants us to tell of all his wonderful acts and to glory in his holy name.  I would like to do that by sharing some of his wonderful acts on our behalf. My word for our church last Sunday was “May your joy be full today because you know these things about being a new creation.” Last Sunday we witnessed tongues and interpretation that was followed by great worship in both services. God filled many of us with overflowing joy in His presence. Today, as you remember the freedom you experienced last Sunday, let your heart be glad and your tongue rejoice. Today, bring him a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of your lips that confess his name. For he has freed us from our chains and we are his servants, his new creations.  Let us glory in our new nature.
Pastor Manny Onos

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August 15, 2010 by PastorManny.

There is a precious phrase in the scriptures that is able to transform us and bring to us the strength of the Lord at all times. This precious phrase is “because you know.” What do you know? You know what God has promised in His Word. Jesus said to his disciples, “I have told you this so that my joy will be in you and that your joy may be complete.”  This is why it is written “consider it pure joy when you face trials of many kinds, because you know” (James 1:2-3a), and “[you] joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property because you knew” (Heb 10:34b). Do you know that the saints will judge the world? Do you know that we will judge angels? Do you know that your bodies are members of Christ himself? May your joy be full today because you know these things about being a new creation. Welcome to the amazing new life in Christ!

Pastor Manny Onos

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August 8, 2010 by PastorManny.

Are you disturbed or becoming disturbed mentally or spiritually by your present circumstances? Are things not working the way you expected?  Are you distressed, annoyed or in difficulty? As a new creation you have a new way of coming out of trouble. As a new creation you have a security guard called “Peace” (Philippians 4:7).  Pray the promises of God that meet the demands of the trouble (James 5:13) until they control your mind and heart; for “the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace” (Romans 8:5b). Live from your new self created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness and you will overcome the world and its trouble.

Pastor Manny Onos

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August 1, 2010 by PastorManny.

Galatians 6:15 declares, “Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a new creation.” The new creation causes the whole heavens, earth and seas to resound with shouts of joy and victory. It even causes God to rejoice with singing. Imagine that! A person who becomes born again is born of God and created to be like Him in true righteousness and holiness. Herein lies the amazing truth of the gospel—the good news! “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17). Are you in Christ? Are you awake to the truth of the new self created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness? Today, may you be encouraged to come into the reality of the new creation.

Pastor Manny Onos

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July 25, 2010 by PastorDave.

In John 6, Jesus was preaching and teaching the people important information. It was information that, if applied to their lives, would transform them! So what was the problem? Some of the teachings they didn’t agree with or thought they really weren’t as important as Jesus said they were. When some of the people began to walk away from Jesus He turned to ask the twelve disciples what they were going to do. Here is what Peter said, “Lord, to whom would we go? You alone have the words that give eternal life. We believe them, and we know you are the Holy One of God” (John 6:68-69). May we respond as Peter did and say to Jesus today, we believe them!

Pastor David McIntosh

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July 18, 2010 by PastorDave.

Psalm 128:1-2 declares, “How happy are those who fear the Lord, all who follow his ways! You will enjoy the fruit of your labor. How happy you will be! How rich your life!”  What a tremendous promise we have from our God! Look closely at the beginning of verse one: happiness, fruitful labor and rich life originate from a healthy fear of the Lord. When we say we fear the Lord it simply means that we really believe that God will do what He says He is going to do. We reverence His Word. So here He tells us that if we fear Him we will be rewarded greatly. As we come together today may the fear of the Lord fill each heart and as a result may happiness, fruitful labor and a rich life be poured out on us all

Pastor David McIntosh

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July 11, 2010 by PastorDave.

In Matthew 8:16-17 the Word of God declares, “That evening many demon-possessed people were brought to Jesus. All the spirits fled when he commanded them to leave; and he healed all the sick. This fulfilled the word of the Lord through Isaiah, who said, “He took our sicknesses and removed our diseases.” This same Jesus is alive today and with us! These words are just as true today as they were when they were being lived out. May we raise our faith together today and believe that Jesus will heal all the sick today!

Pastor David McIntosh

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July 4, 2010 by PastorDave.

In 1 Chronicles 12:32 we read about the “men of Issachar, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do.” As we celebrate our country’s birthday today, we need to understand the time in which we live. Our country is in desperate need of men and women of God to fall on their knees and cry out to the Lord for revival! We see that the men of Issachar knew what Israel should do. As God’s people that are led by His Spirit and live in His Word, we know what we should do as well. You and I can’t change everything and make everyone pray and seek the Lord, but we can be responsible for ourselves. Would you take time this holiday weekend and pray for America? We need it!

Pastor David McIntosh

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June 27, 2010 by PastorDave.

Psalm 113:1-3 – “Yes, give praise, O servants of the Lord. Praise the name of the Lord! Blessed be the name of the Lord forever and ever. Everywhere – from east to west – praise the name of the Lord.” Today we look to praise the Lord as we gather together. We can certainly praise God on our own but when we come to church it is a unique time when the body of Christ praises His name together. There is power in praising the Lord together. This same Psalm goes on to say, “Who can be compared with the Lord our God, who is enthroned on high?” Let us together lift our voices in praise to our incomparable God who sits enthroned on high!

Pastor David McIntosh

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