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Moments of Worship172. When You’re Impatient: Psalm 27:14Send us a textIn Episode 172 of Moments of Worship, Pastor Keith reflects on the struggle of impatience through the lens of Psalm 27:14: “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” Drawing on the simple illustration of waiting for Christmas as a child, this episode explores how waiting—though difficult—is a vital part of the Christian life. Impatience often reveals our desire for control, but Scripture calls us to trust in God’s timing and character. Waiting is not passive; it’s an act of faith and worship. Pastor Keith encourages l...2025-05-1304 minMoments of Worship171. When You’re Anxious About the Future: Matthew 6:34Send us a textIn this episode of Moments of Worship, we turn to Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:34 to anchor our hearts when anxiety about tomorrow creeps in. Pastor Keith explores how this verse fits within the broader teaching of Jesus on trusting God for our needs and living with daily dependence. We are reminded that worry adds nothing to our lives and that God, who faithfully provides for the birds and flowers, will surely care for His children. Learn how to confront anxious thoughts with biblical truth, trust God's care in the present, and plan with fa...2025-05-1206 minMoments of Worship170: Riches in Christ and the Grace of the Gospel: Philippians 4:19-23Send us a textIn this episode of Moments of Worship, Pastor Keith closes the Philippians series by highlighting God’s abundant provision and sustaining grace. From Paul’s confident assurance in Philippians 4:19 that “my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus,” we are reminded that the God who provided for Paul will likewise care for His people. This promise flows out of a life marked by gospel partnership and worshipful generosity. Paul’s final greetings—especially from those in Caesar’s household—affirm that the gospel is bearing fruit in...2025-05-0904 minMoments of Worship169: Sharing in Gospel Troubles and Treasures: Philippians 4:14–18Send us a textIn this episode of Moments of Worship, Pastor Keith reflects on Paul’s heartfelt gratitude to the Philippians for their faithful partnership in the gospel. Drawing from Philippians 4:14–18, we explore how their sacrificial giving was not merely financial support, but a fragrant offering to God—a visible expression of worship and love for Christ. Paul’s joy was not in the gift itself, but in the spiritual fruit it revealed in their lives. As we meditate on this passage, we’re invited to consider how gospel generosity flows from hearts transformed by grace and leads...2025-05-0804 minMoments of Worship168: Content in Christ Alone: Philippians 4:10–13Send us a textIn this episode of Moments of Worship, Pastor Keith McMinn reflects on the Apostle Paul’s testimony of contentment in all circumstances. Drawing from Philippians 4:10–13, we’re reminded that true contentment isn’t tied to our situation but to our Savior. Paul learned to be content whether in need or in abundance because his strength came not from within, but from Christ. This episode invites us to examine where we seek satisfaction and challenges us to anchor our peace in Jesus, the only one who sustains us through every season.I can do a...2025-05-0703 minMoments of Worship167: Think on These Things: Philippians 4:8–9Send us a textIn this episode, Pastor Keith explores Philippians 4:8–9, where the Apostle Paul exhorts believers to set their minds on that which reflects the character of God—truth, honor, justice, purity, beauty, and moral excellence. Paul writes, “If there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things” (v. 8). This is a call to intentional, Christ-centered meditation that aligns the believer’s thoughts with the revealed will of God in Scripture. Pastor Keith reminds us that godliness begins in the mind, and biblical thinking leads to biblical living. Paul continues, “What you have learned and received and...2025-05-0604 minMoments of Worship166: Stand Firm, Rejoice, and Rest in His Peace: Philippians 4:1–7Send us a textIn this episode, Pastor Keith reflects on Philippians 4:1–7, where the Apostle Paul urges the Philippians to stand firm in the Lord, pursue unity, and walk in joy and peace. Paul tenderly addresses a conflict between two faithful women, Euodia and Syntyche, calling the church to help restore their fellowship in the Lord. He then gives a series of powerful exhortations: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice” (v. 4), and “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God”...2025-05-0504 minMoments of Worship161: Giving Thanks in All ThingsSend us a textToday Pastor Keith gives personal reflection of a wonderful ministry and evening of worship at Bethel Baptist Church. Join in today and be thankful for the blessings of God in your life. 2025-04-2804 minMoments of Worship158: The Exaltation of Christ: Philippians 2:9–11Send us a textIn this episode of Moments of Worship, Pastor Keith leads us into a time of awe and reverence as we meditate on Philippians 2:9–11. After Christ’s humble obedience to the point of death, God exalted Him to the highest place, giving Him the name above every name. One day, every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. This powerful truth compels us to worship—not only with our voices but with lives fully surrendered to the risen King. As we exalt Christ today, we remember that glory follow...2025-04-2303 minMoments of Worship157: The Example of Christ: Philippians 2:5–8Send us a textIn this episode of Moments of Worship, Pastor Keith unpacks the humility and obedience of Jesus as described in Philippians 2:5–8. Though fully divine, Christ willingly emptied Himself, took on the form of a servant, and became obedient to death on a cross—all for our sake. This profound picture of sacrificial love challenges us to adopt the same mindset: to let go of pride, to serve without recognition, and to walk in selfless obedience. As we reflect on the example of Christ, we are invited not just to admire His humility but to be t...2025-04-2205 minMoments of Worship156: Through Humility: Philippians 2:1–4Send us a textIn this episode of Moments of Worship, Pastor Keith reflects on the apostle Paul’s call to unity through humility. Drawing from Philippians 2:1–4, we explore how genuine Christian unity is rooted not in personal ambition, but in a Christlike mindset that puts others first. Pastor Keith highlights how Jesus’ servant-hearted example calls us to value others above ourselves and to pursue the interests of others in love. Through biblical reflection and thoughtful questions, listeners are invited to examine their own posture toward humility and unity in the body of Christ. The episode closes with a...2025-04-2104 minMoments of Worship154: Standing Firm Together: Philippians 1:27–30Send us a textIn this episode, Pastor Keith brings us to the closing section of Philippians 1, where Paul shifts from personal reflections to a powerful call for the church. He urges believers to “let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ” (Phil. 1:27). Whether he is present with them or absent, Paul desires to hear that the Philippians are standing firm in one spirit, striving side by side for the faith.Pastor Keith highlights how unity in the body of Christ is essential—not just for internal strength but as a visibl...2025-04-1605 minMoments of Worship153: Living for Christ: Philippians 1:21–26Send us a textIn this episode, Pastor Keith unpacks Paul’s profound declaration, “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” From a prison cell, facing an uncertain future, Paul expresses unwavering hope and purpose. His life is fully devoted to magnifying Christ, seeing every moment as fruitful labor for the gospel. Yet, he holds an eternal perspective, knowing that death brings him into the full presence of Christ, which he calls “far better.”Pastor Keith encourages listeners to reflect deeply on this mindset. He reminds us that the Christian life is no...2025-04-1503 minMoments of Worship152: Confidence in Deliverance: Philippians 1:19–20Send us a textIn this episode, Pastor Keith reflects on Paul’s unshakable confidence in God’s deliverance from Philippians 1:19–20. Even in prison, Paul finds hope in the prayers of the saints and the power of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Keith encourages listeners to trust in God’s ultimate deliverance, embracing the truth that God is at work in every trial for our good and His glory.2025-04-1404 minMoments of Worship151. Love with Knowledge & Discernment: Philippians 1:7–11Send us a textIn this episode, Pastor Keith unpacks the depth of Paul’s prayer in Philippians 1:7–11. Paul’s desire for the believers is not just that they would love more, but that their love would abound with knowledge and discernment. Pastor Keith reflects on how this kind of love equips us to pursue what is excellent, to live pure and blameless lives, and to bear the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ. You’ll be encouraged to consider how you can cultivate grace-centered relationships in your family, church, and community — relationships that are anchored i...2025-04-1103 minMoments of Worship150. Partnership in the Gospel: Philippians 1:3–6Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the beauty and depth of gospel partnership. “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:3–6).Paul’s words overflow with gratitude and joy as he reflects on the faithful partnership of the P...2025-04-1003 minMoments of Worship149. Grace and Peace: Philippians 1:1–2Send us a textIn this episode, we begin with the life-giving foundation of the Christian life: grace and peace. “Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:1–2). Paul’s greeting to the Philippians isn’t just a formality — it’s a profound reminder of our identity and standing before God. Grace is God’s unearned favor, the very gift of salvation in Christ. Peace is the result of that g...2025-04-0903 minMoments of Worship148: Our Infinite God (An Episode from the Vault)Send us a textIn today’s Moments of Worship, Pastor Keith McMinn reflects on the greatness of our infinite God. Drawing from passages in Job, Psalms, and Isaiah, we’re reminded that God’s vastness surpasses the depths of the oceans and the reaches of outer space. His wisdom, power, and understanding are unsearchable — beyond the limits of our human minds. Quoting Charles Spurgeon and the words of Romans 11:33, this episode invites you to marvel at the limitless glory of God. Be encouraged today to worship the God whose greatness knows no bounds.2025-04-0803 minMoments of WorshipPassing Down God’s Mighty Works: Psalm 145:4-7Send us a textIn this episode, Pastor Keith McMinn reflects on Psalm 145:4-7, emphasizing the importance of passing down faith from one generation to the next. He highlights how worship is not just a personal experience but a shared legacy. The episode urges believers to actively declare God’s mighty works—through conversation, testimony, and song—so future generations will know and worship Him. Pastor Keith warns of the dangers of spiritual silence, referencing Judges 2:10 where a generation forgot the Lord due to a lack of shared testimony. Listeners are challenged to intentionally speak of God...2025-03-1104 minMoments of Worship121. Bless the Lord: Psalm 103Send us a textIn this episode of Moments of Worship, Pastor Keith McMinn reflects on Psalm 103, drawing a parallel between the frustration of constantly losing his keys and our tendency to forget God’s blessings. Just as we misplace everyday items, we can easily overlook God’s goodness in our lives. Through David’s words in Psalm 103:1-2, listeners are encouraged to remember God’s benefits—His forgiveness, healing, love, and mercy. Pastor Keith invites listeners to take time to reflect on these blessings, leading to gratitude and heartfelt worship.2025-02-2804 minMoments of Worship120. A Joyful Noise – Worship from Psalm 100Send us a textIn this episode of Moments of Worship, Pastor Keith McMinn explores Psalm 100, a joyful call to worship that invites all the earth to praise the Lord with gladness and singing. Reflecting on God’s identity as our Creator and Shepherd, this episode reminds us that we belong to Him and are under His loving care. Pastor Keith encourages listeners to approach worship with joy, cultivate gratitude, and live with an awareness of God’s enduring faithfulness. Tune in to discover how Psalm 100 transforms worship into a celebration of God’s goodness and steadfast love.2025-02-2705 minMoments of Worship117. Dwelling in the Shelter of the Most High: Psalm 91Send us a textIn this episode of Moments of Worship, Pastor Keith McMinn explores the powerful truths of Psalm 91, highlighting God’s protection and faithfulness. Using the illustration of a safe refuge during a storm, he explains how this psalm invites us to find peace and security under the shadow of the Almighty. Through vivid imagery of God as our shelter and fortress, Pastor Keith encourages listeners to trust in God’s unfailing power and love, no matter the challenges they face. Tune in to discover how to dwell in God’s presence and experience His faithf...2025-02-2403 minMoments of Worship116. There Is None Like the Lord; Psalm 86:-8-10Send us a textIn this episode of Moments of Worship, Pastor Keith McMinn reflects on Psalm 86:8-10, declaring the unmatched greatness of God. Using the illustration of standing before a breathtaking mountain range, he captures how all the wonders of creation pale in comparison to the majesty of the Creator. The psalmist proclaims that no other gods compare to the Lord, whose works are marvelous and whose name is worthy of all worship. Pastor Keith encourages listeners to consider the unique holiness and power of God, challenging them to respond with awe and wholehearted devotion. He...2025-02-2102 minMoments of Worship115. May God Be Gracious to Us: Psalm 67Send us a textIn this episode of Moments of Worship, Pastor Keith McMinn reflects on Psalm 67, highlighting how God’s blessings are meant to reveal His glory to the world. Drawing on the illustration of a sunrise over the Grand Canyon, he shows how God’s goodness in our lives should inspire praise from all nations. The psalmist prays for God’s grace, not just for personal gain but so that His saving power would be known among all people. Pastor Keith challenges listeners to reflect God’s character, pray for the nations, and live missionally by shari...2025-02-2004 minMoments of Worship75. Advent: Reconciled Through Christ’s PeaceSend us a textThis week, we’ve been reflecting on the gift of peace during Advent. Today, we’ll explore how Christ’s peace reconciles us—first with God, then with one another. Our focus scripture is Ephesians 2:14-16: “For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one bod...2024-12-1204 minMoments of Worship74. Advent: Making Room for Peace in the ChaosSend us a textToday, we’ll focus on Luke 2:7, where Jesus, the Prince of Peace, is born into humble and chaotic circumstances: “And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7, ESV). Despite the noise and disruption surrounding His birth, Jesus came to bring peace. How can we make room for His peace in the chaos of our lives?Peace Amid the Chaos of Jesus’ Birth: Luke 2:7 paints a vivid picture of Jesus’ e...2024-12-1104 minMoments of Worship73. Advent: Peace That Passes UnderstandingSend us a textDo not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7, ESV). The peace Paul describes here isn’t rooted in circumstances—it’s a divine gift that comes when we surrender our worries to God in prayer. Pastor Tim Keller wrote: “The peace of God is not the absence of fear, but the presence of God.” This peace guards...2024-12-1004 minMoments of Worship72. Advent: The Prince of Peace: A Gift for a Troubled WorldSend us a textToday, we’ll reflect on Isaiah 9:6, a prophecy that beautifully declares Jesus as the Prince of Peace: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6, ESV).In a world full of turmoil, what does it mean for Jesus to be our Prince of Peace? Let’s explore this together. Isaiah calls Jesus the “Prince of Peace.” This title is more than poetic; it decla...2024-12-0904 minMoments of Worship71. Advent: The Fulfillment of HopeSend us a textRevelation 21:3-4: And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.Isaiah 25:8: He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he w...2024-12-0606 minMoments of Worship70. Advent: Jesus, Hope of the WorldSend us a textThe beauty of Advent lies in the overwhelming goodness of the good news: God sent His Son, Jesus, to atone for our sins. What we could never accomplish on our own, God did for us through the birth, life, death, and resurrection of His Son. The angel’s proclamation to the shepherds in Luke 2 is the ultimate good news: “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Ch...2024-12-0503 minMoments of Worship69. Advent: The Source of Hope: JesusSend us a textFor God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. (Psalm 62:5-6 (ESV)) Our hope is unshakable when it rests on God as our rock and fortress. John Flavel, The Fountain of Life Opened: states, “Christ is the fountain of all spiritual blessings, from whom hope flows as a refreshing stream.” Flavel emphasizes Jesus as the inexhaustible source of all hope and grace.Where do you typically place your hope—relationships, succes...2024-12-0405 minMoments of Worship68. Advent: Hope in the WaitingSend us a textI wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. (Psalm 130:5-7)Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalm 27:14 (ESV) This verse encourages us to find strength and courage in the act of waiting on God’s perfect timing. But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 (ESV) Waiting on...2024-12-0305 minMoments of Worship67. Advent: The Promise of HopeSend us a textThe true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. (John 1:9 (ESV)) Richard Sibbes in his book, The Bruised Reed states this: “There is more mercy in Christ than sin in us.” Sibbes reminds us that the hope promised in Christ is greater than any darkness we face.The opening lyrics of “In Christ Alone” beautifully encapsulate the essence of hope found in Jesus: “In Christ alone my hope is found; He is my light, my strength, my song.” These lines remind us that Jesus is the foundation of all true...2024-12-0204 minMoments of Worship66. Giving Thanks for the Gift of Community and FellowshipSend us a textAnd let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another.(Hebrews 10:24-25, ESV) Fellowship isn’t just about gathering—it’s about encouragement, accountability, and helping each other grow in love and good works.Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. (Galatians 6:2, ESV) God designed the church community to share both joy and sorrow. In doing so, we fulfill Christ’s command to love one another. John Calvi...2024-11-2906 minMoments of Worship65. Giving Thanks for Salvation in Jesus ChristSend us a textFor God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16, ESV) What greater cause can there be for thanksgiving than that Christ has delivered us from so great a death and granted us eternal life?” — John Owen, The Glory of Christ Owen reflects on the profound gratitude that should fill the heart of a believer, knowing they have been saved from eternal condemnation through Christ’s sacrifice.He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and tr...2024-11-2805 minMoments of Worship64. Giving Thanks that God Never ChangesSend us a text“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8, ESV) Christ’s consistency offers comfort in a changing world. His promises and love remain true through every season. Thomas Watson states,“God is the same when He chastens and when He comforts. His hand may change, but His heart remains unchangeable.” — Thomas Watson, A Body of DivinityEvery good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. (James 1:17, ESV) God’s unchanging nat...2024-11-2704 minMoments of Worship63. Giving Thanks for God’s ProvisionSend us a textIn 19th-century England, George Müller felt called by God to care for orphaned children. At a time when poverty was rampant and resources scarce, he decided to trust solely in prayer and God’s provision rather than asking people for financial support. One morning, in one of Müller’s orphanages, the children sat down for breakfast. The table was set, the children were ready, but there was no food in the house. Müller didn’t panic; instead, he confidently prayed, thanking God for the meal He was about to provide, even thou...2024-11-2606 minMoments of Worship62. Giving Thanks for God's CreationSend us a text“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.” (Psalm 19:1, ESV) Every part of creation points back to God. The skies, mountains, and oceans aren’t random occurrences but purposeful works that speak of His greatness.“For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.” (1 Timothy 4:4, ESV) All that God has created is inherently good and worthy of our gratitude. Thanksgiving turns ordinary blessings into reminders of God’s provision.2024-11-2503 minMoments of Worship61. The Holy Spirit: Our Helper in WeaknessSend us a textBut he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” God’s grace is sufficient to sustain us, and His power is most evident when we acknowledge our weakness and depend on Him fully. (2 Corinthians 12:9)Thomas Goodwin states, “The Spirit is the promise of Christ’s presence. Though Christ is in heaven, the Spirit is Christ with us, supplying us with all g...2024-11-2204 minMoments of Worship60. Walking by the Spirit: Overcoming the FleshSend us a textImagine a fierce game of tug of war. On one side, you have a team of well-trained athletes pulling with all their might. On the other side, a group of equally determined competitors tugs back. Now picture yourself holding the rope in the middle, feeling the tension as both sides battle for dominance. This is what it’s like to walk as a Christian—caught between the desires of the flesh and the power of the Spirit. The question is: Which side will you lean into? But I say, walk by the...2024-11-2105 minMoments of Worship59. The Spirit of Truth: Leading Us into All TruthSend us a textIn the Christian life, the Spirit of Truth, illuminates the Word, guiding us into truth and helping us navigate the complexities of faith in a world filled with falsehood. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. (John 16:13)John Owen states, “The Spirit of truth, as promised by Christ, abides with the church to guide it into al...2024-11-2004 minMoments of Worship58. Empowered by the Holy Spirit: Living with BoldnessSend us a textBut you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Acts 1:8 reveals that believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit to boldly witness for Christ, beginning locally and extending globally, as part of God’s mission to reach all nations.John Piper; “The Spirit is not given to make us timid. He is given to make us radically bold in our witness and radically loving in our rela...2024-11-1904 minMoments of Worship57. Walking in the Spirit: A Life of SurrenderSend us a textAbide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:4-5;) Notice here Jesus does not say apart from me you can do some things or most on your own. He says “nothing.” Zero! Alistair Begg (Truth for Life) “To walk i...2024-11-1804 minMoments of Worship56. The Holy Spirit’s Presence: Dwelling Within UsSend us a textImagine a seed planted deep in fertile soil. Though invisible to the naked eye, within that seed lies life, potential, and power waiting to emerge. With the proper care, it begins to sprout and grow, producing fruit in time. Similarly, the Holy Spirit dwells within the believer, an invisible yet powerful presence that transforms us from the inside out, enabling us to bear fruit for God’s glory. This image serves as a reminder of the Spirit’s quiet yet vital work within us. Just as the seed’s growth depends on the life w...2024-11-1505 minMoments of Worship55. The Fruits of the Spirit: Reflecting God’s CharacterSend us a textBut the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things, there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23) Tim Keller offers this insight: “The fruits of the Spirit are not individual traits that we work to achieve but evidence of the Spirit’s work in our lives as we rely on God’s grace, not our strength.” (Galatians for You, Timothy Keller). The Apostle Paul’s words in Galatians remind us that this fruit is evidence of the Spirit’s work in us—not something we c...2024-11-1404 minMoments of Worship54. The Holy Spirit and Prayer: Interceding on Our BehalfSend us a textLikewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. (Romans 8:26-27)Romans 8:26-27 teaches that the Holy Spirit helps believers in their weakness, especially when they don’t know how to pray. The Spirit intercedes on their behalf with unspoken groanings, co...2024-11-1305 minMoments of Worship53. Listening to the Voice of the Holy SpiritSend us a textJust as the faint whisper in the forest requires intentional stillness and focus to hear, listening to the Holy Spirit calls for a similar posture of the heart. And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left. (Isaiah 30:21 ) Listening to the Holy Spirit refers to the act of spiritually discerning and responding to the guidance, conviction, and truth revealed by the Spirit of God. And I will put my Spirit withi...2024-11-1204 minMoments of Worship52. The Power of the Holy Spirit: Transforming LivesSend us a textJust like a microphone needs power to function and make the speaker’s voice heard, we as believers need the power of the Holy Spirit to live out our faith and amplify God’s message to the world. Without His presence and strength, our efforts fall short. It’s the Spirit’s power that enables us to be transformed, so we can reflect Christ’s character, live in holiness, and be effective witnesses of God’s love and truth.Theological Definition: This refers to the active, divine influence of the Holy Spirit in be...2024-11-1106 minMoments of Worship51. The Holy Spirit: Our ComforterSend us a textJesus promised that even though He would no longer be physically with us, we would not be left on our own. In John 14:16, He says, And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever. Here, the Greek word translated as “Helper” or “Comforter” is Parakletos, meaning “one who comes alongside.” This is the Spirit’s role in our lives—one who guides, strengthens, and comforts us, even in our darkest moments.Theologically, the Holy Spirit as Comforter means He is our divine helper, a...2024-11-0804 minMoments of Worship50. The Holy Spirit: Our Divine GuideSend us a textWhen the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. (John 16:13 )John Piper; “The role of the Holy Spirit is to awaken us to see the glory of Christ, to guide us in all truth, and to sustain our faith when trials come.” (Desiring God by John Piper, p. 67.)Teach me to do your will, for you...2024-11-0704 minMoments of Worship49. Jesus Is KingSend us a textHe who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen. (1 Timothy 6:15-16)R.C. Sproul states: “When we say ‘Jesus is King,’ we are declaring that all authority in heaven and on earth belongs to Him. Every knee will bow to Him, either now in reverence or in the future at judgment.” (R.C. Sproul, “The Holiness of God”) All the king...2024-11-0605 minMoments of Worship48. Jesus Is Lord Over All (Election Day)Send us a textToday, November 5th, marks a monumental day for the United States and the world. Candidates have been campaigning for years for this moment and the presidency is in the balance. The Lord has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all. (Psalm 103:19)All the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, and he does according to his will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand or say to him, ‘What have you done?’ (Daniel 4:35)Ma...2024-11-0504 minMoments of Worship47. Jesus, Our Sinless SaviorSend us a textFor our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. (2 Corinthians 5:21)Tim Keller states, “Jesus didn’t just live a good life—He lived a perfect life. He is the only human being to ever live fully in alignment with God’s design. His sinlessness not only shows us what a perfect life looks like but also provides the very righteousness we need to stand before a holy God.” — The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Sk...2024-11-0406 minMoments of Worship46. Jesus, Word Made FleshSend us a textLong ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. (Hebrews 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word...2024-11-0104 minMoments of Worship45. Jesus Our Rock: The Firm FoundationSend us a textThere is none holy like the Lord: for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God. (1 Samuel 2:2) This verse is part of Hannah’s prayer of praise after the birth of her son, Samuel. It reflects the strength, holiness, and faithfulness of God, portraying Him as the one true and unshakable Rock.Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds bl...2024-10-3104 minMoments of Worship44. Jesus Is The Way, Truth and LifeSend us a textIn John 14:6 Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” I. Jesus is the way to God as He gave His life for our redemption. John MacArthur states, “Christ is not one way among many; He is the only way to the Father. To reject Christ is to reject God.” – From Only Jesus: What It Really Means to Be Saved (Thomas Nelson, 2020). II. Jesus is the truth as He is our absolute standard. 1 John 5:20 “And we know t...2024-10-3004 minMoments of Worship43. The Compassion of Jesus: Reaching the BrokenheartedSend us a textWhen Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled. And he said, ‘Where have you laid him?’ They said to him, ‘Lord, come and see.’ Jesus wept. (John 11:33-35)Dane Ortlund states in Gentle and Lowly, “His mercy is not calculating and cautious, like ours. It is unrestrained, flood-like, sweeping, magnanimous” (pp. 179-180). Ortlund shows that our worst moments are not barriers to God’s mercy but opportunities for His love to overflow even more And a...2024-10-2904 minMoments of Worship42. Jesus, Our Healer: Physical and SpiritualSend us a textHaving said these things, he spit on the ground and made mud with the saliva. Then he anointed the man’s eyes with the mud and said to him, ‘Go, wash in the pool of Siloam’ (which means Sent). So he went and washed and came back seeing. (John 9:6-7)Jesus heals our physical sickness brought forth from the fall and greater than that He heals man from our sin. What a wonderful healer Jesus is!Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his ho...2024-10-2805 minMoments of Worship41. Jesus, the Prince of Peace: O What A SaviorSend us a textThe world around us feels heavy. From the turmoil in Israel to political unrest and a culture drifting further from God’s design, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Sin is not only practiced openly but often celebrated. These troubled times make the call for peace feel urgent—and this world desperately needs the Prince of Peace.The title “Prince of Peace” in Isaiah 9:6 carries profound theological meaning. Jesus is not merely a peaceful leader; He is the one who reconciles us to God through His life, death, and resurrection. Humanity’s sin placed...2024-10-2504 minMoments of Worship40. Jesus, Our Redeemer: Bought with a PriceSend us a textImagine receiving a letter from a bank, stating: “Your entire debt has been paid in full.” You owed more than you could ever pay, but someone—a complete stranger—covered it all without expecting anything in return. You’re free from the crushing weight of that debt forever. This mirrors what Jesus did for us. Our sin created a debt we could never repay, but through His death on the cross, Jesus canceled it completely (Colossians 2:13-14). His redemption offers us the freedom to live without guilt or shame.Just as the surpri...2024-10-2405 minMoments of Worship39. Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life: Conquered DeathSend us a textJesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this? (John 11:25-26 )Jonathan Edwards states, “The resurrection of Christ provides the most convincing miracle that could assure us of a happy victory over sin and death.” (The Works of Jonathan Edwards, Volume 1) Edwards argues that the resurrection is central to Christian faith, serving as the most powerful evidence of Christ’s divine mission and the assu...2024-10-2304 minMoments of Worship38. Jesus, the Bread of Life: Nourishment for Our SoulsSend us a textJesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. (John 6:35)John Piper states, “Jesus did not come into the world mainly to give bread, but to be bread.” Piper emphasizes that the true purpose of Christ’s miracles was to reveal Himself as the ultimate source of life and fulfillment, not just a provider of temporary physical needs. (Desiring God, The Bread of Life)I am the bread of life. Your fathers ate the mann...2024-10-2203 minMoments of Worship37. Jesus, the True Vine: Abiding in HimSend us a textAbide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:4-5)Friend, when we abide in Jesus we bear fruit. The converse of not abiding in Jesus is not bearing fruit. We should pray daily that we bear much fruit...2024-10-2103 minMoments of Worship36. Jesus, the Light of the WorldSend us a textIsaiah 9:2 proclaims, “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.” This prophecy finds its fulfillment in Jesus, who said in John 8:12, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.Through Christ, the light of truth breaks into the spiritual darkness caused by sin. As the Spirit of God draws people to Christ, they are transformed—no longer lost in darkness but brou...2024-10-1804 minMoments of Worship35. Jesus, the Lamb of God: The Sacrifice for Our SinsSend us a textImagine a soldier who throws himself on a grenade to save his comrades, sacrificing his life to protect others. In a similar but infinitely greater way, Jesus laid down His life for us. His death was to redeem sinners, reconciling us to God. This sacrifice demonstrates Christ’s boundless love, as He took the punishment that rightly belonged to us. The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’” (John 1:29) This verse highlights Jesus’ unique role...2024-10-1704 minMoments of Worship34. Jesus, the Good Shepherd: Caring for His SheepSend us a textThe Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:1-4)This psalm reminds us that God leads, nourishes, and protects us, no matter what valleys we face. Puritan pa...2024-10-1604 minMoments of Worship33. Our Great High Priest: Jesus Understands Our Weakness and Intercedes for UsSend us a textSince then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:14-16) (ESV) This passage shows that Jes...2024-10-1505 minMoments of Worship32. Our Humble Savior: Have the Mind of ChristSend us a textIsaiah 53:3-5; He was despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.Think of this dear friend, Jesus was pierced...2024-10-1405 minMoments of Worship31. Jesus Is Truth: Our AbsoluteSend us a textJesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6) “If Jesus is who He says He is, then He’s not just a great teacher but the very embodiment of truth. His words are the final authority on everything we know to be true.” – The Reason for God, Tim Keller We see in the Gospels that the Word, Jesus, became flesh. Jesus is full of grace and truth. And the Word became flesh and dwelt amon...2024-10-1104 minMoments of Worship30. Our Patient GodSend us a textBut I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. 1 Timothy 1:16 (ESV) In theological terms, God’s patience (often referred to as His “long-suffering”) is understood as God’s willingness to delay His righteous judgment against sin, allowing time for repentance and spiritual growth. It is an aspect of His mercy and grace, demonstrating His desire for people to come to a saving knowledge of Him rather than face...2024-10-1005 minMoments of Worship29. Our Perfect God: Perfect In Every AspectSend us a textGod’s perfection refers to the absolute and complete nature of His being, attributes, and actions. It means that He lacks nothing in goodness, wisdom, power, justice, and love. His nature is free from any flaw, error, or deficiency. This perfection extends to all His actions and plans, which are always in alignment with His perfect will, purpose, and character.This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him. (Psalm 18:30)2024-10-0904 minMoments of Worship28. Our Compassionate God: Caring for His CreationSend us a textA compassionate God is one who is deeply aware of the suffering and needs of His creation and actively moves to alleviate that suffering. Psalm 103:13: As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. God cares much for His own and His kindness is displayed throughout the Bible. Lamentations 3:22-23 “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” In“The Reason for God”, T...2024-10-0804 minMoments of Worship27. The God Who Forgives: Forgiveness and HealingSend us a textHe does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us. (Psalm 103:10-12) (ESV)Tim Keller (Pastor and Author) "God’s forgiveness doesn’t come in response to repentance; it is the result of what Jesus has already done for us. When we turn to Him, we a...2024-10-0705 minMoments of Worship26. The God Who Satisfies: Draw Near to Him TodaySend us a textThe God who satisfies refers to the biblical understanding of God as the ultimate source of fulfillment, contentment, and joy for the human soul. Unlike temporary or worldly pleasures that can leave us longing for more, God alone is able to meet the deepest needs and desires of our hearts, offering lasting peace, joy, and contentment. Psalm 63:1-5 (ESV) O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. S...2024-10-0406 minMoments of Worship25. The Justice of God: Understanding Divine FairnessSend us a textJustice refers to one of God’s essential attributes, denoting His moral perfection and righteousness in His actions, both in relation to Himself and to His creation. In Scripture, God’s justice involves giving people what is due to them—rewarding the righteous and punishing the wicked—based on His perfect knowledge and standards of holiness.Deuteronomy 32:4 “The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he.”2024-10-0304 minMoments of Worship24. The Majesty of God: Bowing in AweSend us a textSplendor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. Psalm 96:6 May we as the Sovereign Grace song Behold Our God chorus states: Behold our God, seated on his throne. Come, let us adore Him. Behold our king, nothing can compare; Come, let us adore Him. (Behold Our God, Sovereign Grace Music)Augustine of Hippo states, Great are you, O Lord, and exceedingly worthy of praise; your power is immense, and your wisdom beyond reckoning. — The Confessions, Book I, Chapter 12024-10-0205 minMoments of Worship23. God's Invincibility: He Cannot Be OvercomeSend us a textMartin Luther wrote the well known hymn, “A Mighty Fortress.” We sing the first line: A mighty Fortress is our God, A Bulwark never failing;In this context, a bulwark refers to a defensive wall or strong fortification. The phrase “never failing” emphasizes that this defense is unfailing or reliable in every circumstance. Luther sought to illustrate God as a fortress and bulwark, symbolizing His protection and strength against spiritual adversaries. This imagery reflects biblical themes of God’s invincibility and steadfastness. Psalm 24:8 (ESV) “Who is this King of glory? The Lor...2024-10-0104 minMoments of Worship22. God Is Our Refuge: Safety, Comfort and RestSend us a textPsalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Almighty God is a place of shelter and refuge. I think of a strong roof above my head or a heavy blanket laid on me. God’s provision for us is strong, solid, deep, consistent and rich. It is always there standing firm.Psalm 121:1-2 “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”John Owen “We rest in the goodness and...2024-09-3006 minMoments of Worship21. God’s Immanence: He Is with UsSend us a textGod is above His creation but He is also fully present in it, active, and engaged. Do not fear as God is with You: Deuteronomy 31:6 (ESV) states, “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 4...2024-09-2705 minMoments of Worship20. God’s Transcendence: Above All ThingsSend us a textTranscendence refers to the concept of God being above, beyond, and independent of the physical universe and its limitations. It describes God’s existence and nature as being wholly other than and infinitely greater than His creation. God is Above His Creation: Isaiah 55:8-9: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”2024-09-2605 minMoments of Worship19. Our Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy SpiritSend us a textThen God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth. (Genesis 1:26) Wayne Grudem states it like this regarding the trinity. “In one sense, the doctrine of the Trinity is a mystery that we will never be able to fully understand. However, we can understand something of its truth by summarizing the teac...2024-09-2505 minMoments of Worship18. Our Infinite God: Absolute Power and UnderstandingSend us a textJob 11:7-9 (ESV) states, “Can you find out the deep things of God? Can you find out the limit of the Almighty? It is higher than heaven—what can you do? Deeper than Sheol—what can you know? Its measure is longer than the earth and broader than the sea.”Our God is deeper than the deepest oceans and more vast than outer space. Psalm 145:3 (ESV) “Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.” 2024-09-2403 minMoments of Worship17. Our Creator God: God's Perfect DesignSend us a textJohn Piper states, “God created the world to display the worth of his glory. The whole world is full of his glory. God created us to enjoy that glory, to reflect his glory, and to live in it as a people who treasure him above all things.” (Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist (1986)). God’s creation is magnificent in its beauty from the beautiful sky and oceans down to a small frog hopping on the sidewalk. His greatness is truly unsearchable and amazing. Marvel today at God’s beautiful...2024-09-2306 minMoments of Worship16. Our God Is Faithful (Boston Edition)Send us a textAnd I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1:6) May we trust Christ this day and all days that He will be faithful to complete the work He began in us. To God Be the Glory!2024-09-2004 minMoments of Worship15. God Our Provider: He Cares for His OwnSend us a textTherefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? (Matthew 6:25-26)God provides for the birds. He will surely provide for you. Take a moment and think of a...2024-09-1904 minMoments of Worship14. God Is Eternal: He Is EverlastingSend us a textGod has no beginning or end. He always was, is and will be. This is hard for us to understand as we have finite minds and God is infinite. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. (Psalm 90:2)Steve Lawson states, God is independent of all creation and eternally self-sufficient. Before anything was made, God already existed. He requires nothing outside of Himself to be complete, for He is infinite in every aspect, including His eternality.” — Steve...2024-09-1804 minMoments of Worship13. The Mercy of God: Not Getting What We DeserveSend us a textWayne Grudem defines mercy in this way: mercy is defined as “God’s goodness toward those in distress,” highlighting God’s compassionate and loving response to human suffering and sin. Grudem explains that mercy is distinct from grace.. Mercy involves God withholding deserved punishment and showing compassion, often associated with forgiveness and alleviation of human misery. (Grudem, Wayne. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. Zondervan, 1994.)Psalm 103:8; “The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.Ephesians 2:4-5 ; “But because of his great...2024-09-1704 minMoments of Worship12. The Goodness of God: Kindness in Jesus the SonSend us a textPsalm 34:8; “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”We see God’s goodness throughout the Bible. Nahum 1:7 states, The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. We see God’s goodness to us in His Son. Jesus loves us, cares for us and is always with us. We can rejoice that God showed us mercy, not giving us what we deserve. But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great...2024-09-1604 minMoments of Worship11. God Is Faithful: Resting in His PromisesSend us a textGod is faithful! Always! Period. There has never or will ever be a time when God is unfaithful. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” (Lamentations 3:22-24)2024-09-1305 minMoments of Worship10. The Sovereignty of God: A Doctrine of Great ComfortSend us a text God is in absolute control of the universe. Paul states, And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent (Colossians 1:17-18). God makes His decisions at His divine pleasure, which is always right and good. God’s sovereignty is most beautifully seen in the life of His saints throughout redemptive history.John Piper states, “God does all things according to Hi...2024-09-1205 min