No one likes waiting. Waiting is uncomfortable. We feel we are wasting time that could be spent in a more profitable way. Waiting, however, is part of life. We wait our turn at the checkout, at the doctor’s office, and in traffic, but most importantly, we wait on God. David had been chosen king but wasn’t prepared, so God had him go through a perio…

In the Christmas story there are many different aspects, and characters.Today we will look at the forgotten people. Who are the forgotten people of our world? The people who are behind the scenes who make the everyday essential things happen. So many of these people are nameless and even forgotten but they are important. Scripture Text: Luke 2:8-20…

Mary with an unspeakable joy sang the first song of the Incarnation. Critics have alleged because of the greatness that this song could not have been sung by the young Mary. It is too theologi­cal, too poetic, too beautiful, but they underestimate the power of the Holy Spirit to empower a willing vessel. Mary’s song, is like a beautiful woven tapes…

The announcement of the arrival of John the Baptist who would be the forerunner of Jesus is an important part of the Christmas story. Zachariah and Elizabeth were godly people who feared God, but there was one primary source of disappointment in their lives. Elizabeth had never been able to bear children, and in her culture that was considered a di…

When we think of the disciples we think of very special people, but they were men with many faults. In this passage we see that very clearly. We are seeing pride rear its ugly head. Unfortunately, it raises its head in all of us at some time. Scripture Text: Matthew 18:1-14Por People's Church Arnold

Grace—God’s grace is one of the most beautiful words in any language. In Luke chapter 7 we meet an unnamed woman. She had an understanding of grace that few people have. Living in a day were grace rarely showed its face; having been transformed by grace she captured the meaning of grace. Scripture Text: Luke 7:36-50…

Living right begins with right thinking. Thinking on this earth is horizontal or human thinking—we need vertical thinking which is God thinking. We need help to think like God. Scripture Text: Matthew 16:21-28Por People's Church Arnold

Moses went to meet with God at a place called the tent of meeting where he could talk things over with God. As Moses went out, the Israelites stood by their own tents and watched to see what would happen. They eagerly watched as the glory of God come down in a pillar of cloud. As soon as they saw that, they knew their mediator was meeting with God.…

Paul has prescribed the essential spiritual armor and weapons to fight this spiritual battle. Every New Testament writer talks about the spiritual warfare. We do well to heed their warning and prepare ourselves in the manner Paul instructs us. Scripture Text: Ephesians 6:18-20Por People's Church Arnold

As you think back, there are probably some good friends over the years with whom you have had some memorable shared experiences. God places special people in your life during different stages. It was that way with Paul because Tychicus was a good friend put in Paul’s life at just the right time. It is remarkable the bond that grows between friends …

Scripture Text: Ephesians 6:17Por People's Church Arnold

Scripture Text: Ephesians 6:15-16Por People's Church Arnold

Spiritual battles are being fought all over this earth. The Apostle Paul introduces us to his perspective on spiritual warfare. Scripture Text: Ephesians 6:13-14Por People's Church Arnold

Today in our world most people believe the Devil is an imaginary character. There is no widespread belief in a supernatural powerful being that is against all that is good. Shockingly, many Christians are influenced by this kind of thinking even though they say they believe in the Devil they do not live out their lives with that belief. Paul's bibl…

The biblical view of work is very positive. Work is where we earn a living and express our skills and talents. We take satisfaction from having done a good job. We do our work as unto the Lord. We may work for a company, but as Christians, we know our work ethic is to God. He gave us the job and the ability to do it, so we do our very best. In doin…

Despite what our world tells us today having children is a blessing that will bring wonderful dividends. Scripture Text: Ephesians 6:1-4Por People's Church Arnold

Paul talks to us about our time. He exhorts us to be good stewards of our time and see that we spend it wisely not foolishly wasting it away. Scripture Text: Ephesians 5:15-21Por People's Church Arnold

Because we are light, we have a huge responsibility in the world. How are we who have been transferred from darkness to light to live? Scripture Text: Ephesians 5:8-14Por People's Church Arnold

Christianity has by far the most exalted sexual ethics of any religion. The New Testament charges us to pursue purity. How were the Ephesians supposed to navigate in such a sinful city that had complete acceptance of sexual perversion? Today the same thing exist and there is animosity toward anyone who does not agree. They were supposed to follow J…

Often times we think the work of the Spirit is to empower us to exercise one of the nine gifts that Paul mentions so that we will be a witness for Christ. We would not be wrong to think this is all. However, the work of the Spirit is much more. It is involved in the sanctification process or our maturity and growth as a Christian. The greatest work…

The Apostle Paul talks to the Ephesians about their clothes, but not the ones on their bodies, but the ones on their souls. In this passage Paul tells us what we need to put off and what to put on. It is the wardrobe of the redeemed. Scripture Text: Ephesians 4:17-24Por People's Church Arnold

In a day when the church grows from anything to featuring celebrities to sports personalities to jumping on the latest trend, whether biblical or not, church growth can mean many different things. Paul however, in his letter to the Ephesians gives the church the principles for spiritual growth. He explains how God grows a church through living out …

When the Apostle Paul wrote the letter to the Ephesians he was in a Roman prison. He does not call himself a prisoner of Rome or Caesar but of the Lord. Even though he is in prison, he attributes his present circumstances to the Lord. Remarkably, his attitude reflects his understanding of God’s sovereignty and power. Scripture Text: Ephesians 4:1-6…

The letter to the Ephesians is an explanation of what the Gospel is and, if believed, what it does in our lives. How it changes us in every way. This epistle also describes the church's role on this earth and our commitment to it. Scripture Text: Ephesians 3:14-21Por People's Church Arnold

To us today the word mystery conjures up the idea of something unsolved. That is what we think of in regards to a mystery, but, in New Testament Greek the work musrerion means something which is beyond natural knowledge, but has been opened to us by divine revelation. Scripture Text: Ephesians 3:1-13…

Scripture Text: Ephesians 2:19-22Por People's Church Arnold

Guest speaker, Gustavo Rizzo, from Argentina. Due to some sensitive content, part of the message has been edited out. Scripture Text: Psalm 139Por People's Church Arnold

Scripture Text: Ephesians 2:10-18Por People's Church Arnold

If we're like Moses and afraid of the task ahead of us, or we're not sure what God is calling us to do, we need to ask ourselves and some important questions. 1. What's my beginning? (Exodus 1:16-17, Exodus 1:20-22, Exodus 2:1-3, Exodus 2:23-25) 2. Where am I now? (Exodus 3:1-5) 3. Who do I know? (Exodus 3:6-7, 11-15, Exodus 5:22-23, Exodus 6:2-3) …

How many times have we chased after our own plan only to be disappointed and disheartened? Often we look back and realize that God knew better all along. When the door of opportunity closes, it's important that we don't give up and look for the next open door and trust God. 1. God has a plan and He is in control (Genesis 25:21-23) 2. When God's pla…

In the "School of Faith" we must have test from time to time, or we will never know where we are spiritually. Here are five things to consider when it comes to test in this life. 1. Expect Test from God (Genesis 22:1-2) 2. Focus on Promises, not Explanations (Genesis 22:3-5) 3. Depend on God's Provisions (Genesis 22:6-14) 4. Seek to Glorify Christ …

In Ephesians 2, Paul gives us such a contrast when he describes one place so low and another so high. He takes us down to lowest depths of the soul (vv. 1-3) and then up to "the heavenly realms (vv. 4-7). He contrast death to life, and Hell to Heaven, bondage to freedom, and despair to hope. Scripture Text: Ephesians 2:1-7…

When the Apostle Paul wrote his epistle to the Ephesians, he gave us the most succinct definition of salvation in the Bible. This is the Gospel in a nutshell, a clear explanation of what it is and what it is not. Scripture Text: Ephesians 2:8-10Por People's Church Arnold

The bond that grows almost instantly between a newborn and its mother is amazing. That bond is responsible for attachment and the ability to attach to people throughout life. When a child is overwhelmed and does not receive the nurture from the mother, it becomes a lifelong pattern of inability to cope with life. Scripture Text: 2 Timothy 1:1-7…

God will tune you heart to his love and mercy if you ask. He will send you the answers you need. This is what Paul is praying for the Ephesians. Scripture Text: Ephesians 1:18-23Por People's Church Arnold

Our identity determines our attitudes and our actions. We are His sons and daughters and we have a purpose even in this broken world. Scripture Text: Ephesians 1:15-19Por People's Church Arnold

Paul Reminds Us That God Chose Us! Scripture Text: Ephesians 1:11-14Por People's Church Arnold

Today, the sermon is on forgiveness and our need to learn to forgive—forgive others, forgive ourselves, and even forgive God. Living in unforgiveness is like living in the desert with no water. Forgiveness brings life and causes us to flourish, and those around us to thrive. Scripture Text: Ephesians 1:7-10…

It is important to realize that the Letter to the Ephesians is written to the body of Christ everywhere. It is a message for the Church in every age. The message is loud and clear that Christ reconciles all races and cultures by bringing them to himself and making them one with him and with one another. It is a message of unity, and a message for a…

Have you ever witnessed someone have a changed heart? We have all seen this and when it happens it is stunning. It happened all through Jesus’ ministry as he touched lives. Here, in this passage, it happened at his death. There were those who observed Him die and were changed. We will look at three occasions when people’s hearts were changed becaus…

Palm Sunday Scripture Text: Matthew 21:1-11Por People's Church Arnold

People everywhere, even Christians wonder if there is anything else to look forward to in life. Sometimes we feel the best has come and gone. Is there anything left to long for in life? In a world that is depressing due to the amount of terrible news. The need to turn our attention to the heaven God has prepared for us is imperative. The Bible spea…

Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49Por People's Church Arnold

A series on Heaven. Part 1 Scripture Text: Isaiah 60:1-24Por People's Church Arnold

1 Samuel 31 tells of the tragic death of Saul, the one who had been called the anointed, called to save his people. The death of Saul will point us not only to the coming kingdom of David, but also to the kingdom of the one descended from David a thousand years later. He would be declared king in power by his resurrection from the dead. Scripture T…

Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 30:1-31Por People's Church Arnold

God’s providence leads us toward God’s plans for our lives and prevents us from making terrible mistakes. David had made a mistake by going over to the Philistines causing him to be part of an army that will fight his own people. God will close the door and send David away from this disaster. Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 29:1-11…

It is interesting how we use the word blessed. We say “God bless you” to someone who sneezes, maybe hoping we don’t get what they have. When something good happens, we say, “We got a huge blessing.” However, Jesus used the word very differently than we might expect. In his Sermon on the Mount, he gave us eight beatitudes or blessed attitudes that r…

Hopelessness is the darkest of all human experiences. It happens when a person can see no future worth living. Hopelessness strips away all motivation for living taking away all enjoyment and fulfillment. In 1 Samuel 28 we see the utter hopelessness of King Saul. He is a man "having no hope and without God in the world." Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 28…

Now we are shown another episode in David’s life that is not impressive. For the next 16 months David would not write any psalms. There are no recorded prayers. During this time David makes his decisions from a humanistic viewpoint. This is one of the darkest periods in David’s life. Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 27:1-12…