A Church Rated
"We want more families and young adults," is the common statement of congregations, but how do we welcome them?
When pastor at Shepherd of the HIlls Lutheran Church in Dade City, FL God put upon the heart of Pastor Chris Byars a vision. A vision to create a ministry to help churches understand the intentionality of worship and the welcoming of people into the church. The reality is that though most congregations desire to be a place of worship for all ages often times they are not safe places for children t
In the way that it did, he would draw from the Torah and the prophets to show all who knew the word what it was that was that must happen.
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Your Message Minute with Pastor Chris June 8, 2023John 12:27-32 - He Is
Scriptures for HEALING
Female Reading the Bible | Relaxing Female Voice Native American Female Reading over 15 scriptures in the Bible. This relaxing female voice reading can be use for sleep meditation or uplifting in the morni...
Joshua 4 - 9 (Rebroadcast)
September 28, 2023
Matthew 5:14–16 - Being a Light
Deuteronomy 29-32
Deuteronomy 24-28 (Rebroadcast)
Deuteronomy 19-23
Would Jesus lead a charge to reclaim the Holy Land? Why don't Christians make pilgrimages to Jerusalem?
Jesus and the Land: The New Testament Challenge to ‘Holy Land’ Theology by Gary M. Burge.
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Jesus and the Land: The New Testament Challenge to 'Holy Land' - It's a nightmare that never ends. A nightmare of r**e, murder, of unspeakable evil to the young, to the old, to pregnant women and babies. A nightmare that is all too real. What does the Bible
There once was a man from Hippo,
Who said, "Pelagius is a sicko!
No sin from Adam,
No cross, O Madam,
Pray he never enters your door!"
Saint Augustine: Four Anti-Pelagian Writings
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Saint Augustine: Four Anti-Pelagian Writings - Reading and Readers A theologian writes a critical response to a popular teaching. He destroys it. The teaching and teacher are irredeemably branded as heresy and heretic. Augustine vs. Pelagius, the battle of the ages.
Awaiting a future with no tears or pain, forever in the presence of our Lord. :4:4
Your Message Minute with Pastor Chris Explore the eternal hope in Revelation 21:4, where suffering ends and God's eternal presence brings joy to believers. believers.
Embracing the promise of a new creation in Christ.
Your Message Minute with Pastor Chris Explore the promise of a renewed creation in Isaiah 65:17 and the hope in Christ's second coming for a sin-free world..
Discover hope in God's eternal promise of restoration and return. :1731:17
Your Message Minute with Pastor Chris Discover hope in God's promise of restoration and eternal love through Jeremiah 31:17—faith, repentance, and divine embrace await..
Embrace the light of Christ and overcome the darkness within. .5
Your Message Minute with Pastor Chris Explore the transformative power of Christ's light over darkness through 1 John 1:5 and embrace God's love and forgiveness. forgiveness.
Finding peace in prayer and committing our spirit to the Lord.
Your Message Minute with Pastor Chris Explore spiritual guidance and peace through prayer in daily life with insights from Psalm 31:5.5.
Finding peace in God's unchanging righteousness amidst life's storms.
Your Message Minute with Pastor Chris Discover enduring peace through God's unchanging righteousness amidst life's challenges in this insightful article on Psalm 119:143-144.
Exploring the unveiling of Christ from prophecy to presence.
Your Message Minute with Pastor Chris Explore the profound connection between Old Testament prophecies and Christ's role as our Redeemer in this insightful article..
Reflecting on the humanity of Christ as we await His return.
Your Message Minute with Pastor Chris Explore the significance of Jesus' humanity and how it relates to our redemption as we await His return.
Exploring the profound promise of Isaiah 7:14 and the eternal hope it brings.
Your Message Minute with Pastor Chris Explore the profound significance of Isaiah 7:14 and its impact on history, as we reflect on Christ's birth and promise.
Embrace the yoke of Christ; He renews us and claims our hearts as His own.
Your Message Minute with Pastor Chris Explore the transformative power of faith in God's redemption and love in our lives with insights from Isaiah 54:5.5.
Walking with the Lord in a world of many idols. :54:5
Your Message Minute with Pastor Chris Explore the intersection of faith and idolatry in modern life, and find hope in walking with God eternally.
Embracing the light in darkness: a journey from error to hope in Him.
Your Message Minute with Pastor Chris Discover the transformative power of faith with insights on Isaiah 9:2 and the enduring hope found in Christ's light.
Deuteronomy 1 - 6
Exploring the historical roots of our Christmas traditions with Linus and Luke 2:1–2.
Your Message Minute with Pastor Chris Discover the historic roots of Christmas and the transformative hope found in the birth of Jesus, as told by Luke 2:1-2.
Rediscovering our true selves in God's image — a journey of restoration and reflection. :27
Your Message Minute with Pastor Chris Explore the divine intent behind our creation and the path to embody God's image, as reflected in Genesis 1:27.:27.
Embrace hope and find strength in Christ's promise for a brighter tomorrow.
Your Message Minute with Pastor Chris Discover hope and comfort through Christ's promise, as Isaiah 61:1-3 reveals God's plan for healing and redemption. redemption.
Embrace the light and banish the darkness—John 1:4-5 reminds us of true illumination.
Your Message Minute with Pastor Chris Explore the power of light over darkness with spiritual insights from John 1:4–5 and daily prayers for guidance.
Discover unwavering joy in Christ, no matter the circumstances.
Your Message Minute with Pastor Chris Discover the power of unceasing prayer and thanksgiving in any circumstance, inspired by 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18.
Exploring the profound readiness for the return of the Lord in our "latter days."
Your Message Minute with Pastor Chris Explore spiritual readiness for the latter days with insights from Micah 4:1–2 and thoughtful reflection on preparedness..