Pastor Paul Zander

Like Zerubbabel- we all have a part to do. Zerubbabel was the son of a king- yet he never became king. That did not stop him from doing his part in the work of God!! www.heritageyork.com

O Taste and See the Goodness of God!!!! This world does not satisfy... but our Saviour does. ---Such a good reminder of His goodness from Brother John in this Wednesday evening message!

Who Was Jesus? This is the most important question you can ask. He is more than just a religious man- He is our Saviour!

"But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly. Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants. For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick. For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation: Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me." Philippians 2:24-30 

Do you apply the godly teachings of the Bible to your relationship with your spouse? It is so easy for us to talk about the Christian life... but are we truly applying Christian characteristics in our daily walk and talk with our husband/wife? I Thessalonians 5 says, "See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing." 

Exodus 19:4 “Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles' wings, and brought you unto myself.” See how our great God takes care of us!!

We all know our pastor LOVES a good object lesson... but this Sunday just took that to a whole new level!! It was great seeing everyone get involved in our interactive lesson on the church... and it really could not have been presented in a more easy-to-understand fashion. Even though this was a visual message with a lot of audience interaction- we've got a pretty decent audio edited for your listening. It is so vital that we realize the "church" is not just every saved person wandering aimlessly about this life. It is a place where people assemble together to hear God's Word preached and taught as we listen, learn, and apply.

Sometimes the bitterness that needs to be addressed is the bitterness we can hold against ourselves when we are ashamed of what we have done or how we have acted towards others. Be kind to yourself. Let God's forgiveness do a work in yourself.

Think on good things!! "Christians [preachers] have gone over the line sometimes in calling out sin and spending too much time and then what someone begins to think about is the sin instead of the remedy for that sin."

"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. " 2 Corinthians 12:9 If you have been bogged down with the cares of this world... please take 30 minutes and listen to this message. God's grace IS SUFFICIENT for us. This world can be a hard place... but GOD IS ENOUGH. We must find our REST in Him!

Is it possible for a Christian to put other things before God? Sure is... listen here as we go through the First Commandment.

This lesson is our introduction to the Ten Commandments. In this day of grace- the Commandments are often scoffed at as being under the law, yet, the New Testament refers to the Commandments as our schoolmaster to bring us to Christ! Friend, do not be afraid to acknowledge the areas where we in the church have been taught man's ways... always looking for an outward appearance of growth. Stand firm on God's Word and His message of Salvation! We must seek to follow the WHOLE councel of God. 

Is your home "exceptional?" It can be! "Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate." Psalm 127 

Jesus Himself said, "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." John 13:34,35 . Don't get so caught up in "being right" that you aren't being "LOVING." Remember which one is a direct commandment from our Saviour! Are you known by your love?

Aquila and Priscilla... an example of a selfless husband and a selfless wife serving God side by side! Together, having the Right Attitude, the Right Love, and the Right Patience!

Bro. John shares a wonderful message from God's Word as we look at the times in the lives of Saul | Jacob | and Job as they were touched by the hand of God. May you be strengthened to do HIS WILL and may God be GLORIFIED in your life!

To "rejoice" is to have joy again and again! Follow along as we Journey Into Joy through the study of Philippians!

Do you truly understand Christianity? What is it all about? Rules? Laws? Legalism? Who and what do you look to for wisdom? Wisdom from above is pure... but be careful who you look to on this earth. This world is so full of vanity. The wisdom of this world, even sometimes under the pretense of doctrine, is vanity. This is a Wednesday evening message given by a brother in our church. We praise the Lord for His Word and the wisdom He will give each one who will seek Him. Thank you, Brother Jake, for filling the pulpit and sharing this most important message for us all to consider: "Wisdom & Vanity." 

This week we look at the servant aspect of our Saviour. Listen along- or turn to Philippians to follow along in our study.

Why do so few finish the course God has set before them? Satan's desire is that we do not finish. But do not be deceived or discouraged... though you will fall- you can still finish your course when you lean upon the Lord!