Given by Jim Franks
Each year, through the annual festivals, we are reminded of our priorities as Christians. On Pentecost we focus on the coming of the Holy Spirit and the importance of the Church in our lives.
Given by Jim Franks
Fear is a natural human emotion. There are circumstances when having fear is not only good, but warranted. It is when fear paralyzes us and prevents us from following God or hinders our relationship with God that it must be overcome. The example of the prophet Elijah and the “still small voice” that directed him when he was overwhelmed with fea...
Given by Jim Franks
First Day of Unleavened Bread Sermon
Given by Jim Franks
It is very important that we understand the basic principles of Christianity. And it is very important that we put those principles into practice. The most basic key to Christianity is practice, practice, practice. We grow by doing.
Given by Jim Franks
Is it more important what you believe or how you live your life? What is the importance of our beliefs? How we answer these questions is important for each of us. Is it good enough to be a good person?
Given by Jim Franks
Unity is a difficult word to define. In Ephesians 4:2-3 we are encouraged to be “endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Unity in the Church is our goal as we see in numerous Scriptures, but we also see that it won’t be easy. It is something we must continually strive for. The Bible...
Given by Jim Franks
Each year there is a Holocaust Remembrance Day. It is on Nisan 27, which is 13 days after the Passover (evening of the 14th). When Christ instituted the Passover service with His disciples He said "do this in remembrance of Me." What will you be thinking about during the Passover service? What will you remember?
Given by Jim Franks
The apostle Paul used the analogy of leaven and sin twice in his epistles—Galatians and 1 Corinthians—both written to gentile congregations. What does a “little leaven” mean? Just as with physical leavening, a small amount causes major changes. The importance of little things is a major lesson of unleavened bread.
Given by Jim Franks
Each Sabbath we worship God and each day when we pray we are also worshiping God. Do we stop to consider the God we worship and His greatness? We should.