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Love – It’s Not Just For Valentine’s Day
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(4) Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. (5) It…
Be Prepared; For The Next Hurricane, To Share The Gospel, For Our Lord’s Return
‘Word-Of-The-Day: ‘The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the…
Don’t Be A Knights Templar; Evangelism Is Not Done Through Coercion
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(5) Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; (6) in all…
Jesus Promises Peace, Even In Times Of Trouble
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<Jesus said,>“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have…
What It Means To Be Human…
By Pastor Ron Tipton Sunday, we looked at what it means to be human, from the foundation of God’s design and purpose as revealed in Scripture. …
God’s Championship Team Is Assembled For Success
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(8) The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their…
A Lack of Faith Hinders Progress Moving Forward
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘…but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run…
Ask For God’s Guidance Before Acting Out Your Desires
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(7) Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when…
Don’t Dread… Call On God, Instead!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(4) Do all these evildoers know nothing? They devour my people as though eating bread; they never call on God. (5a) But there…
NextGen Sunday Night Worship: A Place to Grow in Christ
Are you ready to take your faith to the next level? NextGen Sunday Night Worship is the perfect place for…
Let’s Celebrate! We’re 10 for 10!
Praise the Lord! We are absolutely thrilled to announce an incredible milestone for the CEF Southwest Chapter of Florida! For the first time in…
We Are Given Certain Skills & Knowledge To Get Stuff Done!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘So the wall <around Jerusalem> was completed on the twenty-fifth of Elul, in fifty-two days.’ (Nehemiah 6:15) Getting…
Learn From History – We Need Jesus!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(8) Ask the former generation and find out what their ancestors learned, (9) for we were born only yesterday and know nothing,…
Cuba Mission Trip
Application deadline is Monday, February 3rd if you are interested in our mission trip to Camajuani on May 17-24, 2025. Contact Gordon Caldwell for more information at…
Have Courage To Take A Stand, With Your Faith
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(9) One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision (in Corinth): “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking,…
Favoring Man’s Needs While Caring For Animals & Nature
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<On the 4th day> …God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water…
Hold Our Nation’s Leaders Accountable To God & His Righteousness
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘For the Lord is our Judge, the Lord is our Lawgiver, the Lord is our King; it is He who will…
Develop Holy Habits From Holy Practices, To Have Holy Living
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.’ (Luke 5:16) Recently, the pastor did a series on ‘Holy…
Follow The Law Of The Land; Don’t Circumvent It For Convenience
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(14) If you fear the Lord and serve and obey Him and do not rebel against His commands, and…
Skeptical? Have Faith God’s Word Is True!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘So the other disciples told <Thomas>, “We have seen the Lord!” But <Thomas> said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks…
Keep Working For A Righteous & Just Government – Persevere When It Isn’t
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings!”’ (Acts 5:29);…
There Is No Reward In Ignorance – Know & Follow God’s Word!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery,…
God Is The Ultimate Change Agent!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(1) God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (2) Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth gives way…
Stand On God’s Foundation, Not Your Own
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin; whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.’ (Proverbs 17:19) Today being Inauguration Day, Martin Luther King,…