In Isaiah 9:6 we read “For a child will be born to us, a Son will be given to us, and the government will rest on His shoulders.” In Isaiah 7:14 the prophet wrote, “Therefore, the LORD HIMSELF will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive, have a son, and name Him Immanuel.” Folks, […]
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Merry Christmas from the Merillats!
We are living at a time when darkness is pressing in and threatening to overwhelm our lives. MORE THAN EVER, this Christmas we need to see the real Jesus – who bonded with us as a baby and became the source of eternal salvation. (Hebrews 5:9) This was God’s plan from the beginning. For a […]
“Merry Christmas from Pastor Leonard”
Well, it is Christmas 2021. It has been a tough year, but also a year of great blessing. I praise God for the announcement of the angel in Luke 2:11, “For there is born to you this day in the city of David (Bethlehem) a Savior, who is Christ the LORD.” That verse tells us […]
“Welcome to Advent”
This truly is a wonderful time of the year. In many ways, there is a greater focus on Christ’s first advent. The very word “advent” means “coming.” He came the first time as a little baby born under very humble circumstances. He is going to come again as a conquering King. The advent season begins […]
“A Great Transformation”
Many people were very sad when Jesus was crucified. His followers had their hopes dashed. Some were hoping that He was going to lead them in throwing off Roman rule. When He died, that dream died with Him. Two of those who loved Him were trudging their way home to Emmaus. They were talking about […]
“A Gripping Question”
Jesus was coming to the end of His life and ministry. For three years He had invested heavily into the lives of His disciples. · As they listened to Him, they heard the most amazing teaching and truth that anyone has ever heard. · They observed the most amazing miracles that many people had ever seen. · His […]
“Is Christ Precious to You?”
In 1 Peter 2:6 (ESV) we read, “Behold (Look!), I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in Him will not be put to shame.” The Revised Standard Version says “For you therefore which believe is the preciousness.” Another translation says “To you therefore who believe in His […]
“Do You Know Who You Are?”
Some time ago, I bought a book titled, “Book of Amazing Stories”, by Robert Petterson. It is a fascinating read of the lives of many people. Recently one of the stories really caught my attention – “The Man of 1,000 Faces.” Richard was born into a vaudeville family, and he began performing when he was […]
“The Spirit of Man” Part II
Receiving Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior is a major event. It is the first step in your Christian life. In Ephesians 2:1-8, the Apostle tells us that we who were dead in our trespasses and sins, have been made alive within Christ and it is all because of God’s grace, which we don’t […]
“God Dwelling Among Us”
From the beginning of time, God met with His people and interacted and communicated with them. There came a time when God revealed to His people, He wanted to dwell among them. In Exodus 25:8 the LORD told Moses to have the children of Israel bring Him an offering for the building of the tabernacle […]