Jan 18, 2026
Is the Lord Among Us or Not?
By: Phil Peacock
Exodus 17:1-7
After God delivered the Israelites from their Egyptian bondage, He guided them through the wilderness to Mount Sinai, providing for their needs every step of the way. But once there, as the people became thirsty again, they grumbled and doubted, asking the question so many have asked in times of hardship: “Is the Lord among us or not?”
The New Testament reinforces the truth that God never leaves us nor forsakes us (Hebrews 13:5b).
- God is with us in our times of pain and suffering. (Romans 8:38-39)
- God sometimes uses hardships to get our attention. (Matthew 11:28)
- God builds our Christ-like character through our trials. (Romans 5:3-4)
- God uses our faith response as a witness to the world. (Hebrews 12:1)
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- Jan 18, 2026Is the Lord Among Us or Not?
Jan 18, 2026Is the Lord Among Us or Not?By: Phil PeacockExodus 17:1-7 After God delivered the Israelites from their Egyptian bondage, He guided them through the wilderness to Mount Sinai, providing for their needs every step of the way. But once there, as the people became thirsty again, they grumbled and doubted, asking the question so many have asked in times of hardship: “Is the Lord among us or not?” The New Testament reinforces the truth that God never leaves us nor forsakes us (Hebrews 13:5b).
- God is with us in our times of pain and suffering. (Romans 8:38-39)
- God sometimes uses hardships to get our attention. (Matthew 11:28)
- God builds our Christ-like character through our trials. (Romans 5:3-4)
- God uses our faith response as a witness to the world. (Hebrews 12:1)
- Jan 11, 2026What Do People Gain from All Their Labors?
Jan 11, 2026What Do People Gain from All Their Labors?By: Phil PeacockEcclesiastes 1:3 In the book of Ecclesiastes, King Solomon shared his struggles to find meaning in life. He even asked, “What do people gain from all their labors under the sun?” Both the Old and New Testaments help us to find the present and eternal value of good honest work.
- You gain the ability to provide the necessities of life for yourself and your family, and to help others in need. 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
- You gain a commendation from God for a job well done. Matthew 25:21
- You gain a way to invest in eternity. Revelation 14:13
- Jan 4, 2026If Someone Dies, Will They Live Again?
Jan 4, 2026If Someone Dies, Will They Live Again?By: Phil PeacockJob 14:14 Though a righteous and prosperous man, Job faced some of the worst hardships ever known. His plight was so severe, even his friends thought God was punishing him for some secret sin. In the midst of his suffering, he doubted that he would live long enough to experience the blessings of the Lord again. Wondering if he would be vindicated beyond the grave, he asked the question that people have pondered since the beginning of time: Will there be life after death?
- ¨ The teachings of Jesus tell us “yes.”
- ¨ His resurrection from the grave confirms it to be true.
- ¨ The invitation of Jesus Christ is for us accept his gift of eternal life through a relationship of faith. Believers need never fear physical death nor the “second death” of God’s judgment. Praise the Lord!
- Dec 28, 2025Making the Best Choices in 2026
Dec 28, 2025Making the Best Choices in 2026By: Phil PeacockSeries: (All)Luke 10:38-42 The sisters, Martha and Mary, play a relatively important role in John’s gospel record, but this short passage in Luke is the only other mention of them. When Jesus visited their home, Martha worked frantically in the kitchen, while Mary sat at his feet hanging on his every word. Both were acts of love and respect, but in that sacred moment, Jesus told Martha that Mary had made the better choice.
- Mary’s choice was the best for her own spiritual enrichment.
- Mary’s choice set the best example for others.
- Mary’s choice was most pleasing to Jesus.
- Dec 21, 2025Fear Not, Shepherds
Dec 21, 2025Fear Not, ShepherdsBy: Phil PeacockSeries: The "Fear Nots" of ChristmasLuke 2:8-20 In the biblical account of Jesus’ birth, it is perhaps the shepherds that best represent everyday people like us. When the angel appeared to them at night in the fields around Bethlehem, he addressed perhaps the greatest fear that many people have—though often unspoken—when he said, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord!”
- You don’t have to live in fear, because God has sent His Savior!
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- He was sent for ALL people.
- More specifically, he was sent for YOU.
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- When you trust Jesus Christ, you never have to fear living or dying without a Savior!
- You don’t have to live in fear, because God has sent His Savior!
- Dec 14, 2025Fear Not: Mary & Joseph
Dec 14, 2025Fear Not: Mary & JosephBy: Phil PeacockSeries: The "Fear Nots" of ChristmasLuke 1:26-38 & Matthew 1:18-25 After delivering good news to Zechariah the priest, the angel Gabriel was also sent by God to a young woman named Mary, and to her fiancé Joseph. In separate encounters, he told them both not to be afraid. His messages of instruction and encouragement still speak to us today!
- You don’t have to fear God’s plan for your life.
- Where God is at work, you don’t have to fear the impossible.
- You never need to fear being obedient to God.
- Dec 7, 2025Fear Not, Zechariah
Dec 7, 2025Fear Not, ZechariahBy: Phil PeacockSeries: The "Fear Nots" of ChristmasLuke 1:5-25
- The Righteous, Childless Couple (Luke 1:5-10)
- The Miraculous Encounter and Promise (Luke 1:11-17) The angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. (v.13)
- The Questions and Confirmation (Luke 1:18-25)
- Nov 30, 2025The Power of Good Over Evil
Nov 30, 2025The Power of Good Over EvilBy: Phil PeacockSeries: The Power of Jesus RevealedMark 5:1-20 The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke all record an encounter Jesus had with a demon-possessed man after disembarking on the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee. The man clearly exhibited the awful affects of evil upon his life. But by the time Jesus left the area, everything had changed for him. By casting out the demons, Jesus clearly illustrated his power to overcome evil with good!
- Evil is that which separates us from ourselves.
- Evil is that which separates us from others.
- Evil is that which separates us from God.
- Nov 23, 2025The Power of Abundance Over Need
Nov 23, 2025The Power of Abundance Over NeedBy: Phil PeacockSeries: The Power of Jesus RevealedJohn 2:1-11 According to the words of Jesus in John 10:10, he came into the world not so his followers could simply get by, but that “they might have life, and have it to the full.” Our God is a God of abundance!
- To experience God’s abundance, we need to recognize our need.
- To experience God’s abundance, we need an awareness of the presence of Jesus Christ.
- To experience Gods’ abundance, we need to learn obedience to Jesus.
- To experience God’s abundance, we need to acknowledge the eternal blessings of His grace.
- Nov 16, 2025The Power of Peace Over Chaos
Nov 16, 2025The Power of Peace Over ChaosBy: Phil PeacockSeries: The Power of Jesus RevealedMark 4:35-41 When Jesus instructed his disciples to cross the Sea of Galilee in a boat, they encountered an anxiety-producing squall. Their hearts were filled with fear and doubt. But Jesus used the occasion to teach them a lesson of faith, and to demonstrate to them the power of his peace over the chaos of the world.
- In the presence of Christ, there will still be times of chaos.
- In the presence of Christ, there may still be moments of doubt.
- In the presence of Christ, you will discover the power of his peace.