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Matthew | The Defeat of Death
Death is a reality of life in this world. What is our response to it? As we see in this message, through Jesus death is defeated. However, we must decide if this is a fictional story we disregard or a historical event that changes our lives forever.
Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra
Passage: Matthew 27:27-66
This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on July 7th 2024.
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Matthew | The Silence of Jesus
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In this message, we follow along with Jesus at his trial before Pilate in Matthew 27:11-26. Jesus shows us the positive value of silence; that silence truly can be golden. During His trial, we see Jesus is silent because of three things: because he knows his Father, because He submits to his Father’s plan, and because He is committed to his Father’s purpose for him. Speaker: Minister & Lead Pas...
Matthew | Praying in Our Darkest Hour
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In this sermon, we read Matthew 26:36-56 depicting Jesus and his disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane. We get a peek into Jesus’ prayer life in one of his darkest of hours. Through this we see how he shares his big emotions and desires with God the Father in prayer. And ultimately, we learn how Jesus’ example can speak into our own darkest moments. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra ...
Matthew | Forgiveness
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In this sermon, we read Matthew 26:17-30 which describes Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples. Through this text, we discover the important contrast between Judas and Peter. We looked at Jesus’ institution of Communion with a focus on the blood and the cup. There is significance in Jesus telling us to drink his blood, which is poured into us, not out onto the ground. Speaker: Minister & Senior...
Matthew | Disordered Worship
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This message looks at Matthew 26:14-16 and 27:1-10. In it we see how Judas takes his eyes off Jesus; laying his gaze instead on one of the three Ps of temptation. We see how we should deal with our guilt by looking at how Judas dealt with his. This is an example of how our worship can become disordered. Content Warning: This message mentions death by suicide, as seen with Judas in Matthew 27. S...
Matthew Extravagant Worship
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In this sermon, we read Matthew 26:6-13 about Mary of Bethany’s extravagant act of worship. We learn more about the source of Mary’s worship, how the disciples responded to witnessing her extravagant act, and about how Jesus affirmed Mary in her worship of him. Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson Passage: Matthew 26:6-13 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on June 2nd, 2024.
Matthew | Don't be a GOAT
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This message comes from Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus’ teaching of the sheep and the goats. Framed with a more positive view of judgement we are drawn deeper in love and knowledge of Jesus through this teaching. Pastor Tom draws upon the image of a courtroom where we see a judge, defendants, evidence, verdict and sentence, to help us better understand our position in this scripture. Speaker: Minister...
The Helper
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In this Pentecost Sunday message, we look at the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer. Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson Passage: John 16:7 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on May 19th, 2024.
Matthew | Opportunity and Action
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In this message, we read and considered Matthew 25:14-30, which is the Parable of the Bags of Gold. We are reminded that God provides us as followers of Jesus with unique abilities and opportunities. We learned that God expects us to use them to serve His kingdom in this world. Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson Passage: Matthew 25:14-30 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on Ma...
Matthew | Be Ready
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In this message we are called to think deeply about what it means to be ready for the second coming of Christ. This is a posture that can be somewhat complicated and scary to consider. However, it doesn’t have to be. Thankfully, Jesus doesn’t leave us to fend for ourselves in this matter, and through this text you’ll see that Jesus is for us and will help prepare us. Speaker: Minister, Adult Mi...
Matthew | God’s Plan for Israel and His Love for Wayward Children
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With this message, we are still in Matthew, but taking a detour through Romans 11. We want to better understand what Jesus is saying will happen in the end. And we want to feel God’s heart for the lost people of Israel; to be encouraged that he has chosen to be faithful to them and to those we love even in the midst of their unfaithfulness to him. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Pa...
Matthew | The What and When of the End
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In this sermon we read Matthew 24:1-35 and hear Jesus’ words to his disciples about end times. We hear the answer to the disciples two questions: when will the end come and what will happen when it does? Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Matthew 24:1-35 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on April 21st, 2024.
Matthew | Social Media, Influencers and Brand Marketing
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This message looks at Matthew 23 wherein Jesus confronts the Pharisees and Sadducees. Jesus critiques their culture in three ways that we mirror in our current day through social media, influencers and brand marketing. As we examine these areas, we learn how God would have us not simply avoid culture but engage in it His way. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Matthew 23 This...
Matthew | Who Makes Your Decisions
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In this sermon we learn through Matthew 22:41-45 that instead of asking “how do I make the right decisions?” we should be asking “who is making the decisions?” We are reminded that our decision-making should be closely connected to who Jesus is, not only as Savior but, as Lord of all. Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson Passage: Matthew 22:41-46, 26:57-68 This was recorded live in Grand...
Matthew | Freedom from Fear
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This message looks at the resurrection of Jesus as written about in Matthew 28:1-10. As we examine this passage, we learn how we can live without fear of death or fear in life. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Matthew 28:1-10 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on March 31st, 2024. www.calvarygr.org
Matthew | Loving God and Others
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Matthew | Loving God and Others
Matthew: The Scriptures and the Power of God
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Matthew: The Scriptures and the Power of God
Matthew | Polarization, Politics & Paying Your Taxes
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Matthew | Polarization, Politics & Paying Your Taxes
Why the Commission is Still Great
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Why the Commission is Still Great
Matthew | Parable of the Tenants and the Situation in the Middle East
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Matthew | Parable of the Tenants and the Situation in the Middle East
Matthew | The Parable of the Wedding Banquet
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Matthew | The Parable of the Wedding Banquet
Matthew | The Blessing of Repentance
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Matthew | The Blessing of Repentance
Matthew | Seeing God Through Repentance
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Matthew | Seeing God Through Repentance
Matthew | Greatness in the Kingdom of God
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Matthew | Greatness in the Kingdom of God
Matthew | Our Generous God
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Matthew | Our Generous God
Matthew | Our First Priority
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Matthew | Our First Priority
Matthew | Marriage, Divorce, and Singleness
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Matthew | Marriage, Divorce, and Singleness
New Year's Devotional
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New Year's Devotional
Matthew | Mercy Not Revenge
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Matthew | Mercy Not Revenge
Matthew | Why Church
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Matthew | Why Church

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  • @donblosser8720
    @donblosser8720 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I don't know about which chapter in Isaiah is "the most important" but John says in chapter 12: 37 "But although He had done so many signs before them, they did not believe in Him, 38 that the word of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spoke: “Lord, who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” 39 Therefore they could not believe, because Isaiah said again: 40 “He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, Lest they should see with their eyes, Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn, So that I should heal them.” 41 These things Isaiah said when he saw His glory and spoke of Him." In other words, Isaiah saw the glory of the Son of God, over 700 years before his birth in Bethlehem. And Isaiah revealed the atoning sacrifice of the Messiah long before His death on Calvary. I think the speaker goes a bit overboard in downplaying the earthly glory of Christ. That high school related line about people thinking he was "weird" Uh, no. When Christ was only 12 years old he amazed the Rabbis in the temple. His physical appearance was average but his wisdom was overwhelming. And people could tell how great was his compassion and love when they saw him work miracles. He was attractive, just not Hollywood style.

  • @Cato1006
    @Cato1006 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Does God pray??? Why is God desperate??? Does God really say "fix this"? Was it all theater???? How can Jesus possibly be God? Thank you.

  • @billgilstrap1778
    @billgilstrap1778 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is a great sermon, with good explanation and interpretation. I can't help feeling, however; that it is too long and too wordy. A forty-five minute talk with twenty minutes of content. Nonetheless, thank you Pastor Tom for all you do. I thank God for the powerful way he has led you to share your gifts.

  • @BeefTaco60
    @BeefTaco60 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    To be in heaven

  • @brentabel724
    @brentabel724 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Are people awakening to the question? Jer 7 22 For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices: Jer 7 23 But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you. If "God" did not command or desire sacrifice... Who did? Who wanted the lamb slain from the foundation of the world? Who thought of this concept that forgiveness is given through the sacrifice of an innocent soul?

  • @jdkayak7868
    @jdkayak7868 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for this message, me and my fiance are getting married this year and both victims of CSA, both of us are waiting for marriage for marriage too but feel shame over what happened when we were younger. She especially struggles in this area. As a tough carpenter who rarely shows emotions I nearly broke down crying when you mentioned how God sees Dinah towards the end of your message!

    • @calvarychurchGR
      @calvarychurchGR หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for commenting, and for sharing how God used this message in your life. Praying He continues to redeem what Satan meant for harm, as you enter into marriage.

  • @us3rG
    @us3rG หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love how you explained the days but it was Adam crrated in God image. Eve is life and God took from adam to give her flesh, a body. God did creat them both but it was Adam created in HIS image. Understanding this is crucial to everything that happens

  • @user-bq2yj7jr2m
    @user-bq2yj7jr2m หลายเดือนก่อน

    Light removes darkness

  • @joelbradley4982
    @joelbradley4982 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you guys have anywhere to get access to the worship before this sermon?

  • @JamisonSho
    @JamisonSho 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Matthew 21:18-22 Jesus cursed the fig tree, which is widely believed to be spiritually Israel. This happened after Jesus’s ministry to the Jews was met with such resistance and disbelief. The “fig tree stretching forth its leaves” does have some significance, if not, why is it in the Bible? Scholars have taken the fig tree to be Israel. Although it does not surprise me, it saddens me that present day Israel is not supported by some churches as the Israel of the Bible. Jesus cursed Israel and proceeded to graft in the gentiles (present age). At some time Israel will manifest growth or the curse will end. Some take this to mean that Israel will turn towards Jesus as the messiah or be reestablished as a nation. One of those has occurred, which is a potential fulfillment of this prophecy.

    • @JamisonSho
      @JamisonSho 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jim did a great job of exposition in this passage but missed a crucial prophecy and could have spent time talking about its future fulfillment.

  • @peteybra
    @peteybra 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We need more Samra gaming videos, priceless! ❤

  • @Susieq26754
    @Susieq26754 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How about kick the wolves out of the church. That's your job pastor. Im not putting myself or my children in danger by attending a wolf friendly church. Wolves have no desire to know God. They work for Satan. Lets get that straight. Wolves are not ignorant. They are very intelligent and yes, no Christian should have to put up with a predator spying on them or their children. Wolves know exactly what they do. Jesus tells me to have nothing to do with wolves. Avoid them.

  • @mariapagan7786
    @mariapagan7786 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes I needed this yes I’ve been an awful wretched person and he’s carried me thru all that thank you Lord he’s working in me i feel his change every day❤❤

  • @truthseek3017
    @truthseek3017 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Carnist sinners

  • @ryanflanagan9624
    @ryanflanagan9624 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    God bless you! have you been born again? born of The Spirit and of water (different from baptism) God bless you! praise The Lord Jesus Christ in Jesus Name we pray amen! may The Holy Spirit guide you always in Jesus Name we pray amen! great videos of encouragement and hope God bless in Jesus Name we pray amen th-cam.com/video/uZdv-TtiMkg/w-d-xo.html www.youtube.com/watch?vBdHogVWU9p0

  • @DBZstudios4394
    @DBZstudios4394 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have been hearing a knock on my door 3 times. Twice in a dream and once audibly on my door, after I called out to Him. Thank you for țhis message ❤

  • @MH-Tesla
    @MH-Tesla 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm asking, "Why church" when the Church abandoned the people on March 15, 2020. When the Church let it's elderly members, who built and supported the Church their whole lives, die alone and abandoned. There is no excuse possible for how the Church lost it's soul in 2020.

  • @rosatrevino6515
    @rosatrevino6515 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WE'LL SEE AT THE END OF TIMES. AND I HOPE BY THEN THAT YOU ARE TOTTALLY CONVINCED THAT JESUS IS LORD

  • @yaayaayeboah8047
    @yaayaayeboah8047 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No body ever talks about family dysfunctionality especially in Africa . Parents don't want to take consequences of their actions ......and they want to blame children 😢

  • @Adaisy45
    @Adaisy45 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for this Pastor Jim! The unfailing love of God!

  • @brendatrapp607
    @brendatrapp607 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This message was such an encouragement. Thank you!.

  • @timslate236
    @timslate236 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, my name is Tim Slate. Amen, again Amen. I am suffering with legs in pain., I can’t sleep on my side. Now I sleep on my back now. Hitch I don’t sleep well. Lord I do need help now. With all the pan I have. I want show love to Jesus. I cry easier for other discomfort. There need Jesus as Lord and savior. They need Jesus help in there life.

  • @Leon-yw5qx
    @Leon-yw5qx 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😪 Promo`SM

  • @oneofmanyvessels554
    @oneofmanyvessels554 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great! Read 1 Samuel 15.

  • @Adaisy45
    @Adaisy45 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful message!! Thank you Pastor Jim!

  • @Adaisy45
    @Adaisy45 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this beautiful message on prayer and trusting our Heavenly Father! So so good!!

  • @rockkainja718
    @rockkainja718 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amen

    • @L0ck1n
      @L0ck1n 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amen

  • @tmcge3325
    @tmcge3325 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Laws never changed!!! Grace was added...We have the most righteous sacrifice, Yeshua the Son of God! Not one Law, Statue or Commandment was destroyed!!! Romans 3:31 and Luke 16:17 kjv. We follow the Laws which are now in our Heart, Soul and Mind...Hebrews 8:10 kjv.

  • @billgilstrap1778
    @billgilstrap1778 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent words Pastor Samra. Thank you for this sermon.

  • @JasonSumner
    @JasonSumner ปีที่แล้ว

    Crazy: I just finished reading "God Told Me" (and I highly recommend it!) The funny thing is that I had no intention of buying/reading the book. I was intending to buy Pastor Samra's commentary on Jude (w/James & 1&2 Peter). but I felt instead that the Lord told me to read "God Told Me" after I looked at Jim's author page on Amazon. Sure enough, I found this church YT page, and Jim starts the sermon off with a passage from Jude! God'e perfect timing! I believe that "God is telling me" to read the Jude commentary next! I will be obedient and purchase it right now! Thanks for your ministry! & God bless!

    • @calvarychurchGR
      @calvarychurchGR ปีที่แล้ว

      What a fun story! Thanks for sharing.

    • @calvarychurchGR
      @calvarychurchGR ปีที่แล้ว

      Jason, thank you so much for these encouraging words. I am so grateful to hear how the Lord has been speaking to you. That’s so cool! Blessings, Jim

  • @jandrewbelk
    @jandrewbelk ปีที่แล้ว

    With the rise of LGBTQ PRIDE, every perversion of sex is being promoted and propagated as the norm for this society. This message is "on time". Keep up the "God" Work!💯👍

  • @bean6047
    @bean6047 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Calvary and have gone there since I was a kid… but I wasn’t sure about this sermon. It seems to be rationalizing the use of “preferred pronouns”. I have empathy for a person who has an abortion and is tricked into thinking it’s not a life, same as someone who calls a man a woman thinking that’s empathy… but the pronouns it’s clear that the most empathetic and Christian thing to do is be honest and to not indulge delusions that cause pain and mutilation. The social war is real and we can’t be soft footed and gentle all the time even if there are places for it… it doesn’t mean to lie. You can say it’s wrong to use the wrong pronouns while also forgiving and understanding past use of it.

    • @kaaw4407
      @kaaw4407 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree that sometimes we need to speak out on sin and evil, but I see some that speak out too much when people are not ready to hear it, and some speak too little. However, even if you disagree with someone on their wanting their pronouns, it's one thing to indicate disagreement with them, but do you think it's loving to keep confronting them about it? If there is someone you know that has changed their name for whatever reason (sex change, just wants a different name) and asks you to call them by their name, should you use the old name that they don't want? We can hope and pray that they eventually will turn if it is related to sin, but saying your piece is one thing, respecting them where they are in the meantime is another. Do we keep reminding someone who has had an abortion how they must repent? Do we bring it up every time we see them? I think Jim was addressing how we deal with people on an individual basis in that ethical dilemma. I don't think that we are indulging people in delusions if we use the pronoun (although I personally haven't had to use pronouns anyway for those people with different sexual identities anyway, I just address them by name, if that will make it easier when others have their pronoun issue/concern). We can say we disagree, but we can show we respect where they are, and leave the door open to talk more in the future. I also am concerned that the focus on the social war which can affect how we engage non-believers, which I have seen some have attitudes of seeing non-believers as enemies. We can confront with sensitivity of the Spirit, not people pleasing, but when God tells us when to be bold and when to be gentle. However, the social war is a by-product of the bigger problem: not being in the Body of Christ. Our primary goals are to bring the Gospel to others, glorify God with our lives, love our neighbor as ourselves. Jesus confronted people in a "war" like context at times with the religious leaders who should have known better, but think about how he treated everyone else. He gave the message of the Gospel (words, miracles), encouraged those who wanted to come to Him, then said repent/don't sin any more. Jesus showed patience and grace to sinners, and when they were open, then He told them welcome, now turn away from sin. I don't think Jim is saying never tell anyone that pronouns are wrong , but do not look at social "war" issues differently than other sins and concerns in how we treat our neighbors. Sense where the situation is and pray on the Spirit on what to do and say (maybe it is the time to gently confront them on the pronouns), and remember how we interact in the Body (where we do have God's standards and discipline) is different than a world that does not see Jesus, and work with where they are at, like Jesus did. It is not wrong to tell society what is right and wrong as general standards, but recognize where our neighbor is spiritually and emotionally whenever/however we speak truth.

  • @cathycrowe9724
    @cathycrowe9724 ปีที่แล้ว

    It depends on whose using it

  • @Austin-zn5bq
    @Austin-zn5bq ปีที่แล้ว

    Promo sm

  • @michaelmooney7341
    @michaelmooney7341 ปีที่แล้ว

    Need to experience this again.. been a long time

  • @keriherring7601
    @keriherring7601 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed this! Thank you!❤

  • @michaelmooney7341
    @michaelmooney7341 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good

  • @Grace0724
    @Grace0724 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was one of the most important sermons I’ve ever listened to in my life. You don’t understand how important this is to me. Thank you ❤

    • @calvarychurchGR
      @calvarychurchGR ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for sharing the impact it had on you. God bless you.

  • @judydenboer1763
    @judydenboer1763 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best teaching pastor I have ever listened to.

  • @FilAmFarm
    @FilAmFarm ปีที่แล้ว

    This message is perfect timing as I have started a ministry at the Hastings jail! God bless you and your wisdom pastor Jim

  • @FilAmFarm
    @FilAmFarm ปีที่แล้ว

    Jim is a true god send

  • @ritpep7192
    @ritpep7192 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless you man of God for this eye opening message

  • @michaelmooney7341
    @michaelmooney7341 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonder if he took the vaccine..much silence on that matter.. great message

  • @YohiShawell
    @YohiShawell ปีที่แล้ว

    Amen

  • @dastanthindwa6372
    @dastanthindwa6372 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am really blessed!

  • @lorribeck3939
    @lorribeck3939 ปีที่แล้ว

    Disappointed that abuse wasn't mentioned as a reason for Biblical divorce.

    • @calvarychurchGR
      @calvarychurchGR ปีที่แล้ว

      @Lorri Beck - thank you for commenting. Divorce is a nuanced situation and not every instance can be covered in one message. The principle still applies that God will move differently in an individual's life depending on where they are at in their discipleship journey.

  • @antonrudnytskyy9412
    @antonrudnytskyy9412 ปีที่แล้ว

    May I ask where you read that Jesus Christ created the Catholic Church? It says, "I will build my Church! My Church! My Church!

  • @gwendawkins9212
    @gwendawkins9212 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great word Pastor!!!

  • @Philippians2verse3-4
    @Philippians2verse3-4 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Ultimately the greatest form of blessing, is being a blessing to others. That God blesses us not so that we can be sort of a warehouse, but He blesses us so we can be a distribution center. As He blesses us, we pass that blessing on to others. And by doing so, we experience the fullness of what it means to be blessed by God."