Unless otherwise noted, the teachings below are from our Sunday Glendale Fellowship, 10:30am AZ time, currently meeting both in our home and via “phone.” Anyone is welcome to call in at: 339-207-8502 (no pin required). There is a separate tab on the Home page for teachings from 2020.
12/19/2021 Take Heed (30:21)
Jesus Christ spoke numerous times using parables. One such event is recorded in Chapter 4 of Mark’s gospel. After speaking the parable of “the sower,” he said, “He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.” Obviously those listening heard him speak the parable, but did they have ears to hear? Did they want to understand and believe? The disciples wisely asked Jesus to explain the parable. And after explaining the parable of “the sower,” Jesus Christ said, “Take heed what you hear.” In this coming New Year, let’s take heed to what we are hearing, what we listen to, what we immerse ourselves in. Make the time to hear God’s Words. Make time every day to feed on God’s Word; read it, study it, and keep getting rooted. If we don’t, as the parable of “the sower” so clearly shows, we will be susceptible to the devices of the enemy to take God’s Word out of our hearts by afflictions, persecutions, the cares of this world, deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things. Take heed what you hear!
12/12/2021 His Father Is Our Father (39:03)
Nine months before Jesus Christ was born, the angel Gabriel told Mary, “The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.” God created sperm in Mary which united with her egg: Divine conception. In Bethlehem, Mary, brought forth her firstborn, the savior Jesus Christ. And God Almighty was literally his Father. In the Old Testament, the relationship God had with His chosen people was that of servants. But in reading the Gospels you see Jesus speaking often about God as, “Father;” My Father, the Father, your Father, our Father. He was preparing them for a great honor and privilege that would become available as a result of completing his Father’s work. The New Testament clearly declares that those born again of God’s spirit not only have God Almighty as their God, but also have a relationship of God being their Father! What an awesome privilege! And understanding the “father – son” relationship in the Biblical culture adds an even greater depth of understanding as to who we truly are as born again Christians!
12/5/2021 Unto All (29:58)
During this season of the year, there is some focus on the birth of Jesus Christ, the savior of the world. The angel told the shepherds some “good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people.” When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, he did nothing for mankind that night – but years later his completing the Father’s work would open the door for anyone to receive and have access to many wonderful rights, privileges and abilities. Over the past weeks we have been looking at some of the things Jesus Christ accomplished for us: paying the price for our sins, paying the price for our healing, opening the door for us to receive eternal life, and receiving God’s gift of holy spirit. This morning we looked at something absolutely marvelous we become when we are born again!
11/28/2021 The Savior (34:20)
During this season of the year, even though it’s hard to see at times, it’s supposed to be about the arrival of the savior of the world, Jesus Christ. And maybe with all the chaos going on in the world today, there may be some people who are discouraged, or confused, or just looking for answers and wondering about Jesus Christ. Few realize the devastating consequences of Adam’s disobedience recorded in Genesis 3. And yet, because of God’s incredible love for human beings, He devised a plan: a savior for mankind. The baby arriving in Bethlehem did nothing that night for mankind – but years later he would accomplish the greatest deliverance imaginable – victory over death for anyone who wants it! In the last two previous teachings we looked at Jesus Christ paying the price for our sins and for our healing. This morning we looked at more of his accomplishments – making God’s spirit and eternal life available for anyone who believes in him. (Please note: The song I played at the end of the teaching is included. It is called, All I Want To Do, by Sal Arico.)
11/21/2021 Healing (and communion service) (48:11)
(Included in this recording is the communion service we did.)
Jesus Christ paid the price for our sins and for our healing. There are many verses in the Bible that show healing is the will of God. Isaiah prophesied the savior would accomplish both forgiveness and healing, and he did! How very loving and kind of God to have so many records in the Bible of people receiving healing. How very loving and kind of God to have so many verses that talk about His desire to heal us. How very loving and kind of God to give us the ability to operate the manifestation of gifts of healing to help people. And, how very encouraging to read, reflect and remember that Jesus paid the price for our healing – by his stripes we were healed!
11/14/2021 Forgiveness (32:48)
There are different words translated, “remission” and “forgiveness.” Looking at those 3 words gives us a bigger picture of God’s forgiveness to us. When we got born again, all our sins were remitted, let go as if they never happened; God freely gave us a gracious pardon for all our sins; we are forgiven. And since that time when we do fall short, we ask God for forgiveness and He forgives; He dismisses and sends the sins away, cancelling the punishment, dealing with us as if we were innocent. He cleanses from all unrighteousness.
11/7/2021 Follow The Scriptures (32:07)
There is no guarantee that when we “follow the science” we will always be right. Science may be right or it may be wrong. But the Word of God rightly understood is the absolute Truth concerning everything it speaks about – everything! We don’t follow a man – we follow the Scriptures. We don’t follow an organization – we follow the Scriptures. We don’t follow the culture – we follow the Scriptures. What does the Word of God say?
10/31/2021 Eyes On Him (37:06)
In addition to all we have experienced in the last year and a half, not just the pandemic, but lots of other stuff too. And in addition to all that, there are challenges in our own personal lives we need to deal with. Regardless of what’s going on out there, or with you personally – let’s keep our eyes on God – our Provider, our Protector, our Healer, the God of all grace and mercy – our ever delivering God! We pray, and then we keep our eyes on Him by reminding ourselves of His Words, His promises, and, by looking for and expecting His help!
10/24/2021 What Power We Have! (42:46)
If someone doesn’t know they have potential power they will never use it. If a person doesn’t believe they have the authority to use the power, they never will. If they don’t know how to exercise the power they have, they never will. Each and every born again one has the spirit of God which is potential power and they have the authority to use it. No wonder we are so concerned about rightly understanding the Scriptures so we can learn more about the manifestations of the gift holy spirit. God’s desire in the prayer in Ephesians 1 is that we would know the power we have – so we can utilize it! We learn about that power from the Scriptures, and then we choose to believe it, and then act on it. What Power We Have!
10/17/2021 Love Love Love (33:47)
In Galatians 5 it says, “by love serve one another.” Our enemy wants nothing better than for confusion, fear, and division to infect the Body of Christ, the believers, doctrinally and culturally. It’s not about political parties. It’s not about being patriotic. There will be no special lines at the gathering for vaccinated and unvaccinated. By love serve one another – not criticize and judge and ostracize. Now more than ever, we need to love each other – despite differences of opinions. I mentioned in last week’s teaching, our #1 priority in life is our personal relationship with God. We stay faithful to the Word of God we know. After that, by love, serve one another! We love our brothers and sisters, despite their weaknesses or immaturity. And then, we share the Light of God’s Word to others. We are God’s people living in these days. We are who God has at this time in history. Let’s live for Him, and follow what His Word has told us until Christ returns! By love, serve one another!
10/10/2021 Spending Time With God (36:11)
Relationships of any type develop and grow based on spending time together. During that time, we listen and we talk. The same is true of our relationship with God. If we want our relationship with God to develop, grow and blossom, it requires us making the time to listen to Him. The main way we do that is by reading and rightly understanding the words He has given us – His Word – the Bible. And sadly, the great value and profit of the Scriptures has been seriously underrated.
10/3/2021 His Grace (34:35)
True Christianity is not a religion, rather it is all about a relationship with the Creator of the heavens and the earth by way of His Son, Jesus Christ. From a knowledge of God’s Word, God’s grace and peace is multiplied to us. And from a knowledge of His Word we can understand and take advantage of His exceeding great and precious promises to us. What a true joy it is to be a born again Christian with a knowledge of His Word!
9/26/2021 How Big Is Your God? (35:04)
The Bible has many records displaying the awesome delivering power of the One True God! He has not changed, nor has He lost any of His magnificent power! In those times of need as we go to His throne room of grace, to obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need, it is very beneficial for us to put our focus on God’s great delivering power – how big He is, rather than on our situation or circumstances. Yes those circumstances or situations are real, but the power of God is also very real, and His promises to us are true. If we’re going to accept His Word as true, and then expect His promises to come to pass in our lives, it is most beneficial for us to put our focus on the great delivering power of our God.
9/19/2021 Shine In These Days (44:41)
The Word of God in the Church Epistles, is just as relevant today as it was 2000 years ago. It is a living Word – words to us from God. We read many things that our God and Father has told us so we can live a blessed life, regardless of what’s going on in the world around us. We are God’s people for this day and time, and we can let our lights shine. We can bring truth to people. And it’s the truth of God’s word that sets people free. (Note: some comments follow this teaching)
9/12/2021 If God Be For Us (28:15)
In life, we all face challenges, obstacles and setbacks. It is a part of this temporary life. The day is coming when God will send His Son from heaven to gather us together, and then all the “stuff” will be no more. But, until then, God has not left us helpless.
There are so many, many verses in the Bible that offer great encouragement. This morning we looked at a few from the closing verses in Romans 8. And what great encouragement they bring us as we ponder these awesome truths from our loving God and Father!
9/5-2021 Gods Grace (31:05)
God’s Grace is His favor extended to us. It is something we receive from God that we do not deserve and could not earn. Salvation is a gift to us by God’s grace, not by works. That includes all that we receive in the new birth. God has also provided us more of His grace for our time of need. We can learn to access His grace which when He gives it to us, it is always enough!
8/29/2021 Praise God (29:32)
I’ve been reading Psalms quite a bit lately. Praise to God comes up a lot in that portion of Scripture. God certainly deserves our praise, our recognizing His greatness, boasting about Him and His wonderful works. He truly deserves lots of praise, and even if no one ever praised Him, He is still God Almighty. But have you ever noticed what happens to your heart and mind when you do praise Him?
8-8-2021 Our Citizenship (40:52)
(Please note there is a personal prayer request of mine after the teaching)
Scriptures in the Old Testament tell us that God Almighty chose a specific group of people to be their God. It was His choice; it was His commitment to those of the bloodline of Abraham. And God took very good care of them, protecting them, healing them and providing for them.
But Since the day of Pentecost, God instituted a new arrangement. Borders, nationality, bloodline are no longer the criterion to be God’s people; rather it is the new birth. And again, this is God’s choice; His decision. His commitment to be God to those who are born again is no less than His commitment was to Israel – in fact it is much more!
7/11/2021 The lord Jesus Christ (33:58)
It was God Who raised Jesus from the dead to die no more. It was God Who set Jesus Christ at His own right hand in the heavenlies. Of all human beings, God’s Word tells us that Jesus Christ is to have the preeminence! Jesus Christ is certainly the lord of all people! This morning we took a brief look in the Bible of why Jesus Christ has the awesome title of “lord!”
7/4/2021 Freedom (35:22)
(Some comments prior to the teaching are included)
Today is Independence Day here in the United States of America. A government may give or take away certain “freedoms.” Proverbs 29:2 “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bear rule, the people mourn.” But regardless of what governments do or do not do, God’s Great Plan of Redemption and Salvation brought the greatest freedoms ever, for anyone who confesses Jesus as Lord and believes that God raised him from the dead.
As Christians we ought not allow outside stuff, and personal challenges to discourage us – hold fast to what God has told us in His Word! This morning we looked at some of the freedoms we have been freely given by the completed work of Jesus Christ.
6/27/2021 What Paul Taught (39:34)
(Some comments prior to the teaching are included) Without a right understanding of the written Word of God, people just guess about God and the things of God. And so for those who don’t know God’s Word, they not only need love, but they also need God’s Words regarding salvation. For those who are looking, wondering, confused, and wanting answers, we certainly have a good Word to speak to them, don’t we!
And we have a good Word to speak to ourselves too! It is so needful to re-read and remind ourselves of who we are and what God has done for us. And as we continue to grow in God’s Word, like Paul, we can let our own lights shine. Regardless of what’s going on around us, we can live our lives without fear, as God’s people living with conviction, not afraid or ashamed to speak the Truth of God’s Word. And we speak that Word with love.
6/20/2021 Love Each Other (41:02)
Whether it’s personal stuff, or stuff in the world, there are many verses that direct us to pray. And, we’re not alone. We are part of the One Body. As brothers and sisters, we ought to help and encourage one another. As members of this One Body, we reach out; don’t hold back, don’t withdraw and isolate; we reach out to each other with kindness, tenderness, forgiving one another, loving one another, having the same care for one another, looking to see how we can encourage and help one another. You never know what someone is going through. Love on one another.
These days, more than ever, God’s people, born again ones, need love. And those who don’t know God’s Word, they need love too, and you never know what they’re going through. The world we live in needs to see people who are not living in fear, but people of conviction; we are convinced of the truth of God’s Word, and we are not afraid or ashamed to speak it. But, we speak it with love.
6/13/2021 What A Future (37:18)
There are lots of opinions and predictions about the future. But, because the Bible, rightly understood, is the Word of God, and God cannot lie, anything and everything God foretells is not a prediction; it’s not a guesstimate. What God foretells about the future, will absolutely come to pass! If we rightly understand the Scriptures, then what God said regarding the future, is the truth, period! This morning we looked at a truth in God’s Word about our future that often does not get get much attention, but it is thrilling and a part of our great hope!
6/6/2021 When We Pray (29:08)
In the pages of the Bible, we discover a loving and kind God Who desires to bless our lives. How encouraging it is for us to remember the things He said about listening to us and helping us, His people. How beneficial for us when we pray to remember those things.
5/30/2021 The Written Word (45:32)
The Word of God, rightly understood is the Truth, period. And the Truth is far more important than how I feel or what I believe! God gave us the written Scriptures to profit us – to give us and show us what is right to believe. Jesus Christ’s opinion of the written Word was it is God speaking to you! What’s your opinion of the written Word of God? We ought to keep growing and learning God’s Word, because rightly understanding the written Scriptures shows us what is right to believe. And when we know the Word of God, we can choose to believe it, speak it to others, and refuse to budge.
5/23/2021 A Major Change (48:44)
That momentous day, recorded in Acts Chapter 2, brought in a major change!
That momentous day, recorded in Acts Chapter 2, brought in a major change! Pentecost – it was the beginning! In the Old Testament times, those people from the bloodline of Abraham, God said, I will be your God. And when those people believed they were God’s people, and looked to and trusted God, followed the Word He had written to them, He took very good care of them. Today, every born again one belongs to God’s Church – He is our God.
In order to understand, believe, and live the life God has now provided for us, His children, in order to take advantage of all the rights, privileges and abilities we have because of Jesus Christ’s complete work, we need to read, study, believe, and act accordingly, to the information God has written to us in the seven Church epistles. Pentecost – it was the beginning!
5/16/2021 The One True God (43:46)
(Some comments prior to the teaching are included)
Beginning on the day of Pentecost, God leveled the playing field for all of mankind. God has offered tremendous privilege and advantage to “whosoever” believes in Jesus Christ. Because of the completed work of Christ, for those who are born again, the Scriptures teach very clearly that God Almighty is now our Father and He is our God! Many times in the Bible, you can read about people who disrespected those speaking for God, the words God had them speak, and the words God had written. In reality, they were disrespecting the One True God! We can choose to serve and reverence the One True God, our heavenly Father, by showing great respect for His Word, by believing it and taking advantage of all the rights, privileges and abilities He has graciously bestowed on us!
5/9/2021 Mothers (30:56)
(Some comments prior to the teaching are included)
Everyone has free will – we can choose to stay faithful to what God’s Word says, regardless of what we face personally, regardless of the culture, regardless of… Or not. And in the Bible we can read about wonderful people; real people, including mothers, who were faithful to God, who believed God, and they can and should inspire us all to do the same.
5/1/2021 Spiritual Hunger (43:32)
(Some comments prior to the teaching are included)
Our country needs the Light of God’s Word. Two big keys in seeing a “spiritual revival” are praying for the outreach of God’s Word, and letting your light shine. We look for open doors to share God’s Word with people. Not everyone you and I meet will be hungry for God’s Word. If they’re not, they’re not, it’s their choice. Our purpose is not to get people into our group, or into our class or into our fellowship – our purpose is to get the Word of God into people.
4/25/2021 God’s Magnificent Word (37:43)
(Some comments prior to the teaching are included)
God’s Word restores the soul, makes wise the simple, rejoices the heart, enlightens the eyes; it is more to be desired than much fine gold and is sweeter than honey or the honeycomb. For those that keep His Word, there is great reward. This morning we looked at Psalm 19. In that Psalm God tells us about His Word, written in the heavens, and His Word written in the Scriptures.
4/18/2021 What Are You Worth? (36:48)
(Some comments prior to the teaching are included)
Worth is determined by how much you are willing to pay. Is it worth the price? If it is, then you pay it. Not only is the price God paid to redeem us staggering, but who we are now, because of His great grace bestowed upon us in the new birth, is equally staggering.
There are some Christians who either don’t know or don’t believe the very words of the One who redeemed them, and as a result, may feel worthless, unimportant, broken, a nobody, or a victim. But as a born again one, what are you worth to God; who are you really?
4/11/2021 Why Does It Say Sons? (29:31)
(Some comments prior to the teaching are included)
In the Bible, why does God refer to those who are born again as, “sons of God?” Understanding what a father-son relationship meant in the lands and times of the Bible gives us great insight to what God has given us, His children. We are all, male and female, called, “sons.” Having a father-son relationship, we have a greater relationship with God than the master-servant relationship God’s people had in the Old Testament. It would certainly seem logical that our service to God, our Father, would be of an even greater capacity.
4/4/2021 He Is Risen! (30:33)
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is without question the greatest event in the history of mankind thus far. Jesus Christ was seen by many people in his resurrected body. This teaching shows a sometimes overlooked detail on what Peter saw when he went into the empty tomb.
For those who accept Jesus as lord of all people ever, and believe God raised him from the dead, God has showered us with many rights, privileges and abilities, including eternal life.
He Is Risen, and, He Is Coming Back!
3/28/2021 Broken Body Shed Blood (41:36)
(Some comments prior to the teaching are included)
This morning we looked at the great significance of the memorial Jesus instituted at the last supper with bread and wine, and also, a brief summary of some of the details of his horrific sufferings before he was crucified. Jesus took bread and said, “this is my body…” this bread that I am breaking represents my body being broken for you…that was for our healing. He took the cup of wine saying, “This is my blood…” this wine represents my blood, or my life being poured out for you, for the remission of sins….he died for remission and forgiveness of our sins.
3/21/2021 Love And Serve (42:59)
(Some comments prior to the teaching are included)
During what we refer to as the “Last Supper,” Jesus taught them a number of things. One of the things he said that night was, “By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” As members of the body of Christ, we are to serve one another – by love, serve one another. We serve with our God given talents, those we are born with, or, those we have developed, as well as with our God given spiritual abilities. And in these days of systemic victimhood, we have such a powerful and delivering message to bring to those who are disappointed and discouraged!
3/14/2021 Asking And Believing (42:04)
(Some comments prior to the teaching are included)
In Mark 11:23 & 24,Jesus said, “For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore I say unto you, What things so ever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”
Those verses are familiar to many, but what is the context? Some take those words to mean you can just decide on your own and make up your mind that something impossible is going to come to pass, and if you just pray and believe, it will come to pass. But what does the Bible teach about believing God?
3/7/2021 Sometimes We Forget (38:02)
(Some comments prior to the teaching are included)
Those who are born again have two distinct natures: the human nature we were born with back when we were a baby, and the nature we were born with when we got born again, born from above. The Bible describes that old nature from our first birth a number of ways, a sinner, unworthy, imperfect, incomplete, and without God. Some teach it keeps us humble to remind ourselves, on a regular basis, that we are a sinner, unworthy, imperfect, or, as many call it, “broken.” But doing that keeps our focus on the old nature and keeps us from seeing and believing this new nature we received from God when we got born again. God said to put off the old, and put on the new. He never said do your best to make the old you better. Why? We can’t! Instead, God gave us a new nature. This new nature is our true identity. And sometimes, we forget who we really are.
2/28/2021 Joy From God’s Word (41:54)
(Some comments prior to the teaching are included)
In this teaching we looked at a record in the Old Testament about a man who allowed his culture to drastically overwhelm him. And we read a record in Luke of two men who overcame their discouragement. In these troubling days we live in, more than ever, we need to keep putting God’s thoughts into our hearts and minds. It will keep us on solid ground, keep us from being worn out, overwhelmed, and discouraged, and it will bring joy to our hearts!
2/21/2021 Wait On The Lord (35:33)
(Some comments prior to the teaching are included)
We know from the Scriptures God’s ears are open to our prayers. Whenever we pray, He hears us, because that’s what He said. The Bible is full of Scriptures that not only encourage us to pray, but show us how to pray, let us read the prayers of others, and, in many places, show us God answering prayers. This morning we considered a very important aspect of prayer.
2/14/2021 Speak The Truth (34:01)
(Some comments prior to the teaching are included)
Many people believe our country may be headed down a wrong path, a dark path. But at the same time, there are many people searching for something – searching for truth, searching for answers; there are people who do not have an understanding of what Jesus Christ has accomplished and what God can do for them if they get born again. The way we stand against the wiles or strategies of the adversary is to put on the whole armor of God and stand up for our God by speaking the Truth in love. We don’t get intimidated, afraid, stand aloof, turn away, and we certainly never, ever become ashamed of the Gospel. Speak the Truth!
2/7/2021 Nothing Too Big (37:10)
(Some comments prior to the teaching are included)
Some people have lots of confidence when they pray for small things, but when it’s something really big, at times they are not quite as confident. But the truth is, when it comes to God, nothing is too big for Him. Logic always screams “No,” but believing always whispers, “Yes!”, because, with God nothing is too hard and nothing is too big!
1/31/2021 Open My Eyes (31:56)
(Some comments prior to the teaching are included)
If our physical eyes are closed, we cannot see what’s going on around us physically. Knowing the truth from God’s Word opens our spiritual eyes and keeps us from believing error. Today, there are many people whose hearts are waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes are closed. But if they would take the time to hear the Word of God and see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and be converted, God would bless them and help them, and heal them.
1/24/2021 Don’t Budge! (44.22:)
(Some comments prior to the teaching are included)
God tells us plainly we are in a spiritual battle. It’s not about political parties – the bigger picture is the enemy is after God’s people and the Word of God. And when it comes to what we see going on around us, in our country, these 3 things are more important than most Christians realize: God is the author of the Bible, and rightly understood it is God’s Word. Secondly, we stay consistent in reading and studying to understand what is written. Thirdly – we don’t budge.
These days, in our country, there’s lots of commotion, emotions, and confusion; and fear. Lots of people are so afraid of being labeled – and there’s lots of labels going around! We need to always look at all of life through the filter of the Word of God. That’s why it is so important to do what the Scriptures say to do, like in II Timothy 1 – “Hold fast the form of sound words,” and then, we just don’t budge!
1/17/2021 Why? (33:52)
(Some comments prior to the teaching are included)
The less Christians know what God has already done for them, what God has already given them, who God has already made them to be, the less they know and believe those truths, the more they will try to be good enough, and worthy enough, to earn God’s approval. And when you head down that path, you’ll never think it’s enough! It is a vicious cycle. But the more you see, understand and believe what God has already done, then you do things out of love and gratitude for what God has done for you and what He has given you.
1/10/2021 He Is Still Your Father (45:44)
(Some comments prior to the teaching are included)
These are unprecedented times in our country. Some people are losing their minds; some are full of anger and rage, others are sad and discouraged, some people are full of fear, and still others think we are headed to utopia. There are all kinds of emotions and opinions. Through it all, God is still our Father! As our personal relationship with our Father God grows, we will be more in tune to God at work in us, and we will grow in our confidence and trust that He will supply all we need personally in these uncertain days. And as we lean not to our own understanding, God our Father will direct our steps.
1/3/2021 God’s Help (39:22)
(Some comments prior to the teaching are included)
We greatly anticipate the return of Christ. But we’ve not been gathered together yet. Until that day gets here there will be times when we need help. And where does our help come from? This morning we looked in the Scriptures about receiving God’s help. In this coming New Year, let’s always keep in mind where our help comes from in those times of need. Let’s keep praying for others that they receive the help they need from God. And as we pray and ask for His help, whether for ourselves or for others, let’s put all our trust in God Almighty, the Creator of the heavens and the earth.
12-27-2020 The New Birth In The New Year (27:55)
(Some comments prior to the teaching are included)
Many are praying for lots of things to change for the better while others are making new “resolutions” for their lives in this upcoming New Year. But there is something that will not change this year! As we read God’s Word in this coming year, especially the Church epistles that have so much information about who we are as born again ones, and what we have as born again ones, and what we can do as born again ones, when we read and think on those things, let’s remind ourselves, that all those things have not, and will not change! This morning we pondered some of the great realities we have because of the new birth that will never, ever change!