Reprise
Do Again. And That's the topic for Marlene Soffera, that we return to, we do again what we have done when first we came to Christ.
Dec 30, 2019•38 min
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Mary
Pastor Marlene Soffera concludes this series with the story of Mary, in her own words.
Dec 22, 2019•29 min
Bathsheba
Pastor Marlene Soffera Takes us through the story of Bathsheba, in her own words. David and Bathsheba continue the line leading through history down to Jesus, and we see once again a traveler, this time the wife of a Hitite, plays a role in the lineage of Jesus.
Dec 16, 2019•29 min
Ruth
Pastor Marlene Soffera tells us the story of Ruth, in her own words. The story of an immigrant who meant a lot to the Kingdom of God.
Dec 09, 2019•28 min
Rahab
Pastor Marlene continues her series on immigrants into Israel who played a role in the arrival of Christ, this time telling the story of Rahab in her own words.
Dec 02, 2019•31 min
Tamar
Pastor Marlene Soffera brings us the story of Tamar. What would you do to stay connected to the family of God?
Nov 25, 2019•34 min
For The Glory Of God
Pastor Marlene Soffera uses the story of Lazarus to remind us that what happens to us is to be for the glory of God. The dawn after a dark night.
Nov 17, 2019•36 min
One Faith, One Family
Pastor Marlene today presents a sermon in honor of both Veteran's Day and the Day Of Prayer For The Persecuted Churches around the world.
Nov 10, 2019•34 min
Time For Our Acts
Pastor Marlene Soffera reaches the conclusion of the book of acts and the final arrival of Paul in Rome. Drawing the story to a close, we are reminded that we are now set apart for God, and His story is not over. Paul, and Luke, the writer, expect us to continue the story of God and the Acts of His followers.
Nov 03, 2019•28 min
Before Governors and Kings
Paul, in his struggles recounted in Acts 21:1 to Acts 26:32, ended up by speaking directly to the governors, kings, and emperors of his time. And Pastor Marlene Soffera shows us that he spoke most effectively by telling his story, and reminds us that will be how we also communicate Jesus most effectively.
Oct 28, 2019•38 min
The Heart of a Pastor -- Paul
Pastor Marlene Soffera follows Paul through Ephesus, showing how much he cared, and how much he focused on repentance, on passing on that care to those outside of the church, winning them for Christ.
Oct 21, 2019•27 min
Growth, Change, and Plants
Guest Speaker Jennie Prior Brings us to the parable of the Sower by way of the idea of change. Growing things change, but they are at the same time alive. I have yet to see a flower that blooms in all seasons. What season are you in? What is God teaching you?
Oct 21, 2019•35 min
Keep On Keeping On
We keep on, even though we may not see that God is with us. Marlene Soffera takes us through the second journey of Paul, with Silas. Be prepared to change your plans.
Oct 07, 2019•29 min
Sharp and Shallow Disputes
Not all disputes are cataclysmic. Pastor Marlene Soffera uses the examples from the early church to show us how we can handle them, and why we should. Acts 15:36-41 is the text for today.
Sep 30, 2019•30 min
Church Conflict Contained
How is conflict handled in the church? In the early church there were some serious arguments over what should be required of Gentiles who joined the church. Here's how it might have played out, using the words from Acts 15 as the guide.
Sep 22, 2019•15 min
Omnipotent
Guest Speaker Minister Eugene Nelson took us through both the old and new testaments to show us how awesome God is. Rev 19:6, 2 Chronicles 7:14
Sep 16, 2019•35 min
He Called Me Friend
Guest Speaker Eric May brings us a message reminding us that Jesus says of those who follow Him, "I no longer call you servants, I call you friends."
Sep 08, 2019•25 min
Mission Minded
Pastor Marlene Soffera takes us to the beginnings of Paul's travels, in Acts13:1 - 14:25 as he starts bringing the Good News to the jewish communities,and after he is rebuffed there, the gentile communities. Where does God what you to go? What does God want you to do?
Sep 01, 2019•21 min
Miraculous Escapes From Sin And Prison
Pastor Marlene Soffera takes Acts 11:19-12:25 to show us the miraculous escape God gave Peter, and show us how He also helps us to escape.
Aug 26, 2019•32 min
Double Vision
Acts 10 shows Peter given a vision. It turns out that his was only part of the vision, and the men God was sending him had the rest of it. Pastor Marlene Soffera takes us through the various segments of the vision, and leaves us with the question: Is God giving you a part of the vision He gave someone else?
Aug 19, 2019•40 min
The Persecuted and the Persecutor Are Partners
Pastor Marlene Soffera uses the story of Saul (Acts 9:1-31) to show how those who persecute may still be chosen by God.
Aug 11, 2019•36 min
Scattered Witnesses
When the early church was beginning, they kept close to home. The death of Stephen ushered in a period of serious persecution that scattered church, but also made spreading the Gospel to the world rapidly possible. Pastor Marlene Soffera uses the story of Acts 8 as an example for us; witness today or be forced out by persecution to stand witness later.
Aug 05, 2019•30 min
Martyr Matters
Pastor Marlene Soffera uses the story of Stephen (Acts 6:8 - 8:3) to talk about the original meanng of martyr (witness) and what it should mean to us.
Jul 29, 2019•40 min
Elevated, Degraded, and Elated
Pastor Marlene Soffera uses the story in Acts 5 to show us the journey of the apostles from being elevated as disciples of the popular teacher Jesus, to being degraded through the persecution of the early church to their elation at serving Jesus.
Jul 22, 2019•35 min
Serving Table and Serving the Word
Pastor Marlene Soffera uses Acts 6:1-7 to give us insight on behavior in the church, and the distribution of tasks and responsibilities.
Jul 22, 2019•41 min
Devotion and Deception
Pastor Marlene Soffera uses the story of Ananias and Saphira (Acts 4:32-5:11) to show us examples of how to be (and not be) devoted.
Jul 08, 2019•27 min
Have You Been Counted
Guest speaker Minister Eugene Emmanuel Nelson Jr takes us through Genesis 15:1-7, where Abraham believed God and it was counted to him as righteousness. How about you? Have you been counted?
Jul 01, 2019•42 min
Coin-less Courage
Pastor Marlene Soffera leads us through the third and fourth chapters of Acts, starting with the boldness of Peter, and focusing in on Acts 4:13 to show us how we should act.
Jun 24, 2019•39 min
Devoted Believers
Pastor Marlene Soffera takes us to the end of the second chapter of Acts (Acts 2:41-47) to explain what we do and how we do it matters.
Jun 17, 2019•34 min
Power to Witness
Acts 2 forms the backdrop of the message Pastor Marlene Soffera brings to us today. God brought the Burning Bush to the Upper Room, the fire that does not consume. And we can see what it did.
Jun 10, 2019•31 min
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