In this sermon Reverend Joy Matos emphasizes the paramount importance of the Holy Spirit in the life of both individual believers and the church as a collective body. Matos highlights that while God the Father and God the Son are widely understood, the Holy Spirit is often overlooked despite its critical role in empowering Christians to live...
Father’s Day Sunday Service – 06/15/2025 Sermon by Rev. Lauren Curtis “The righteous man who walks in his integrity, blessed are his children after him.”PROVERBS 20:7 SUMMARY: The sermon, titled "God the Father," explores the nature and attributes of God as a father figure, particularly in the context of Father’s Day. Reverend Laurin Curtis begins
I stand at the door and knock
God sent a large fish to swallow Jonah after Jonah disobeyed God's command to preach to the people of Nineveh
First Church in Pembroke 10:00AM Sunday Service 05/25/2025 by Rev. Merrily Harris Revelations 21: 1-14
Rev. Harris shares her personal journey to ministry at age 74, detailing a long-felt calling and her work as a psychotherapist alongside her spiritual path
April 27 2025 10:00 am “Obstructed Vision” Sermon by: Rev. Tom Coronite Proverbs 29:16-19
Christ Is Risen!
Together, we remember events leading up to our Lord’s crucifixion
'...not through the blood of goats and calves, but through His own blood...'
“It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial. 8 You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.”
Critically evaluating and reforming elements within the church to ensure they serve the intended spiritual purposes rather than becoming objects of misplaced devotion.
The Lord loves a Cheerful Giver. ‘We are never obligated, we are always invited even with our giving.’
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He named the place Massah and Meribah because of the quarrel of the sons of Israel, and because they tested the LORD , saying, “Is the LORD among us, or not?”
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Faith Required!
More or less about ashes on your forehead.
Avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about the Law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.
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Rev. TC recounts a personal anecdote about a minor billing discrepancy at a local restaurant.
he acronym IBE can be used to summarize the role of the spirit. IBE stands for illuminates, bestows, and empowers. Illuminates: The spirit illuminates the word of God so that people can understand the Bible when they read it or hear it proclaimed. Without the spirit, people may interpret the Bible through the lens of
What is this Spirit?
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It's more than Nice, and It's not about the food!
How About The Congregational WAY?
But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
when you have found Him, report to me
3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all,
Glory to God! Christ Jesus has been borne!
30 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God.
You will be doing something much more spiritual. You will be discerning God’s will for this flock.
3‘Who is left among you who saw this temple in its former glory? And how do you see it now? Does it not seem to you like nothing in comparison?
The Death and Resurrection of Lazarus: So when He heard that he was sick, He then stayed two days longer in the place where He was.6
The First Sunday of Advent “God’s Appointed Time” Sermon by Pastor Joy Matos December 1st, 2024 10AM Galatians 4:4-7 Sermon: Children’s Moment: Short: Summary: Pastor Joy Matos’s Advent sermon, “God’s Appointed Time,” explains the significance of Jesus’ birth. The sermon uses the biblical account of God’s promises to Abraham and the giving of the Law
The LORD is my shepherd I shall not want.
And which of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life’s span? "
So the people of Judah gathered to seek the LORD, and indeed, they came from all the cities of Judah to seek Him.
28 "This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."
“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth
....for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light...
"lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God" Ephesians 4: 1
The importance of the church in God’s plan. Pastor Joy highlights that the church is not simply a building, but a vehicle through which God reveals His wisdom, grace, mercy, and love
A dwelling of God in the Spirit.
“In Christ, Blessed” Sermon by Pastor Joy Matos September 15th, 2024 10AM Ephesians 1: 3 WELCOME 1 Minute “SHORT” SERMON by Pastor Matos: THE FIRST CHURCH COVENANT (This Covenant is a Spiritual contract between God and the members of this church in which God makes sure promises in exchange for certain behavior.)
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.