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The third Sunday in Advent shifts from a tone of expectation of Christ’s coming to one of rejoicing at the arrival of God’s kingdom with the coming of Jesus. The theme for the third Sunday of Advent is Joy. Read More →

The Second Advent focuses on John the Baptist, the Gentiles being included in God’s family, Christ’s coming in judgment and peace, and the church’s hopeful expectation of the completion of his promises. The theme the second Sunday of Advent is peace. Read More →

Ali is a machine for violence. An Iranian born in Tehran, he goes to the front in the Iran-Iraq war willing to become a martyr for Iran and Islam. He participates in the toughest battles and always returns alive. He is said to be bulletproof, which earned him the nickname The... Read More →

A sermon for the Day of the Christian Family Read More →

“The Lord Our Banner” (Exodus 17:15), where banner is understood to be a rallying place. This name commemorates the desert victory over the Amalekites in Exodus 17. Read More →

“The Lord Who Heals” (Exodus 15:26) – “I am Jehovah who heals you” both in body and soul. In body, by preserving from and curing diseases, and in soul, by pardoning iniquities. Read More →

“The Lord Will Provide” (Genesis 22:14) – the name memorialized by Abraham when God provided the ram to be sacrificed in place of Isaac. Read More →

“God of Seeing” (Genesis 16:13) – the name ascribed to God by Hagar, alone and desperate in the wilderness after being driven out by Sarah (Genesis 16:1-14). When Hagar met the Angel of the Lord, she realized she had seen God Himself. She also realized that El Roi saw... Read More →

The word Adonai is simply the word for “Lord.” The term is used of other kings as well. As can be seen by its usage throughout the Old Testament, Adonai is simply a term of respect that is in keeping with the word lord. Read More →