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August 9: “God’s Amazing Hesed” (Luke 7:1-10)
The Capernaum centurion amazed Jesus with his exceptional faith, because he was aware of something many others were not: God’s loving kindness. He humbly asked for God’s favor despite being unworthy of it, because he knew Jesus served the people and forgave their sinful unworthiness. When we pray and expect God’s undeserved response, we acknowledge […]
Continue readingAugust 2: “Full of Hesed & Truth” (John 1:1-5, 9-14)
BELOW IS PASTOR JOE’S SERMON IN TEXT. THE VIDEO FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP IS UNAVAILABLE. We are in a series called “The God of Hesed.” Today’s message is the third one in the series and it’s entitled “Full of Hesed and Truth.” I’ve mentioned in the beginning of the series that the word “hesed” may […]
Continue readingJuly 26: “Slow to Anger” (Numbers 14:17-19)
Anger can overwhelm and destroy any of us. God Himself became angry against the Israelites’ rebellion; however, He did not act on it and instead demonstrated His infinite hesed toward His people. As God’s children, we should strive to follow His example and cast our anger aside in favor of loving kindness toward one another.
Continue readingJuly 19: “The God of Hesed” (Exodus 34:6-7)
Our God is a God full of compassion and loving kindness for His people. He proved this through the works of Moses and Jesus, giving us everything when we deserved nothing.
Continue readingJuly 12: “Because God is Good, We Do Not Lose Heart” (Hebrews 12:1-3, John 12:23-24, 27-33)
In times of suffering, look to the cross and remember: all Christians are called to suffer for Christ’s sake. God’s love enables us not only to endure suffering, but to glorify Him and celebrate the eternal life that awaits us.
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