The Empowerment of the Spirit – 2 Kings 6:57

The journey with Jesus isn’t always easy. It teaches us that struggles and trials can shape our character, strengthen our faith, and draw us closer to God.

Pastor Chris Parker – Sunday Morning Worship Service

The prophet Haggai’s preaching, found in the book of Haggai, emphasizes obedience and prioritizing God’s work. After the Babylonian exile, the Israelites returned to Jerusalem and began rebuilding the temple, but opposition and personal concerns led them to abandon the project. Haggai, sent by God, challenged the people to “consider your ways” (Haggai 1:5, KJV), urging them to resume the temple construction instead of focusing solely on their own houses and comfort.

Psalm 100 is a powerful call to joyful worship and thanksgiving to the Lord. This psalm reminds us of God’s sovereignty, goodness, and everlasting mercy, encouraging believers to serve Him with glad hearts and enter His presence with praise.

The Rapture is an incredible promise we hold onto as believers—a moment when Christ will come to take His followers to be with Him. The Bible describes this in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17: “the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God.” Those who have died in Christ will rise first, and then those of us who are alive will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. What a beautiful reunion that will be!

In the time of Elisha the prophet, a widow in desperate need approached him, having been left with debts and facing the threat of losing her sons to creditors. With only a small jar of oil remaining, Elisha instructed her to borrow as many empty vessels as she could from her neighbors, then pour the oil into them.