Pastor Spada 2-17-2020

Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” 

Following Jesus is a day by day one step at a time proses. In a dark world Jesus is our light, “Light” is a frequent metaphor for Jesus in the Gospel. Light, illuminates and keeps us from a life of sin, and gives us purpose and meaning in this life. As disciples of Jesus Christ we no longer walk in darkness. 

Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path

Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.

Lord, by light in a dark world.

Pastor Spada, 2-11-20

John 8:2-11 

10 Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” 

11 “No one, sir,” she said. 

“Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.” 

This woman stood before her accusers feeling condemned, but Jesus stood before her, offering forgiveness through His grace.

I turn to Jesus with my sin there is no condemnation in Him.

Pastor Spada 2/4/2020

"Then Jesus declared, 'I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.'"  John 6:35 

Since the audience continues to miss the point that Jesus is referring to Himself as the one sent by God, Jesus makes the point explicit. Jesus uses seven metaphorical “I am” statements to define His role as Savior and Messiah.

You will never regret coming to Jesus and believing in Him. Jesus is our satisfaction spiritually, and He gave us the grace to face today and tomorrow.

New Identity In Christ 1/31/2020

Pastor Spada,

Eph 1 God has chosen us to choose Him. So that we can become His masterpiece. We are no longer children of the fallen world. Our security comes from understanding who Christ is.  Knowing Christ is the first step in understanding who we are. This is why in Ephesians Ch.1, Paul prays for their spiritual enlightenment.

Today we have confidence in Christ because Jesus is Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, God is building His masterpiece to bring glory to Him, choose Him today.

Psalm 121

Ps 121:1-2 When we just keep looking all around us, we can easily get defeated. Drained. We may find ourselves wrestling with worry. Fear might creep in. We lose our focus because we're so distracted on all the things that can never really give us strength and hope anyway. People won’t ever be the answer for our every need. Money, possessions, or success can’t ever satisfy the void deep inside that only God can fill. 

This world will never be free of all conflict. The government won’t ever fix all of our problems. 

"My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth." v. 2 He's All-powerful. God is a mountain mover and Creator of heaven and earth. He's with us, always. He breathes help and strength into our souls, into our day.