It's been another year of ups and downs with a new year on the horizon, we are left with uncertainty about what's ahead. It's easy to be "done" and want to check out or give up. But Christmas comes at just the right time for our hearts…
The birth of the Messiah was more than a silent night of wonder and awe - it was a spiritual victory for God & His people. Revelation 12 gives us insight into the nativity story that gives a spiritual perspective to what was happening when…
God chose Joseph to be the father and protector of His son, Jesus. In the gospels we discover that Joseph was a man of faith and faithfulness. Through his obedience, Jesus was protected and God's will was done. This message was preached by…
December arrives and the busyness begins. Many of us feel stress, anxious or irritable even though its the "most wonderful time of the year" We can find peace and be present when we minimize distraction, slow down and focus on Christ. A…
Acts 28 closes in an anti-climactic way. The book closes with Paul, under house arrest, is in Rome speaking the gospel. Yet as we look at the final years of Paul's life we see a man who has been through a lot, yet remains tenderhearted…
As Paul travels by ship towards Rome he experiences a powerful storm which jeopardizes not only his itinerary, but his very life. Yet through the storm, Paul remains calm. He trusts in God and the promises He has made to know that whatever…
As we turn towards the end of Acts, we find Paul 25 years after his conversion as passionate as every about the gospel of Christ. Paul finds himself far from where he thought he would be, but through his story we learn that trials…
Paul is determined to go to Jerusalem, even though he knows trouble awaits him there. He must discern between the appeal of friends, the prophetic warnings and his own confidence in what Christ has called him to do. It causes us to…
Paul gathers the Ephesian elders together with an important message. His time with them has come to and end and they must be on guard against threats to Christ's church. They must watch themselves and their flock and the challenges ahead…
Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? Can you even imagine the book of Acts without God's Spirit at work? Of course not - disciples of Jesus left without the Spirit is not how God intended His church to function. Acts 19 tells…
Do you have a teachable spirit? How do you respond when presented with new or different information? Acts 18 tells of the faithful couple Aquila & Priscilla meeting with eloquent but under-informed Apollos. A teachable spirit is an…
As the gospel advanced into the Roman Empire, it upset the status quo. The Christians are accused of "turning the world upside down". In truth we know that the gospel actually turns things right side up. As, Paul arrives in Athens and…
Who are you when the trials come? Who are you when things are good? Who are you when the lights are off? Who we really are in these moments doesn't just impact our lives, but the people around us who are in the dark need to see the light…
Acts 15 recounts a new church navigating change, to keep a diverse family united. After the worship of the true God flowing through the Law, the apostles and elders gather to answer whether or not the Gentiles need to become law-keepers to…
Change can be hard. We get used to norms, routines and mindsets and even good changes to those things can turn us upside down. Acts records the early church facing and embracing changes, most notably the integration of Jewish and Gentile…
Nothing could stop Paul & Barnabas from preaching the gospel. In the good times and bad, they were committed to speaking the gospel and sharing the love of God everywhere they went. Sometimes there were great responses, sometimes they…
Acts 13 describes a church that is diverse and devoted to walking with God. The disciples were separated to do the work for the Lord. Opposition didn't stop them, challenges didn't stop them - their love for God and the power of gospel…
Tragedy and triumphs tell the story of Acts 12. James is martyred, Peter is rescued and Herod Agrippa is judged. The common theme throughout the chapter, and the book of Acts is that the people of God prayed. Today we face opposition…
As a new church grows in Antioch, Barnabas is sent to encourage the disciples. They have endured trials and experienced miraculous seasons. Now they need to determine to stay faithful to the Lord so they are ready for whatever may come…
The gospel message is for any and everyone. As the gospel is received by the Gentiles for the first time, we are reminded that God, who is always working, shows no partiality. As His people, we ought to do the same. This message was…
Saul of Tarsus was zealously and violently opposing Jesus and his followers until he met Jesus on the road to Damascus. But Saul's conversion is only part of the story. The way the early church responded to Saul shows that they trusted and…
Acts 8 tells the story of a faithful disciple named Philip. Philip was faithful to do the next thing God was asking Him to do and this faithfulness opened the door God to work in wonderful ways. Philip teaches us that there are no small…
As we journey through Acts we read of signs and wonders and miraculous moments. The disciples, faithful to their Lord's work, are on the front lines of God's great power. But something happens in Acts 7 which changes things dramatically…
Acts 6 describes new servants rising up to meet the needs of the church. These servants weren't just apostles or pastors but individuals of good reputation, full of the spirit and wisdom. Following their example, we hear from modern day…
As we journey through Acts, we see opposition to the gospel increasing along the way. Acts 5 recounts Peter and John being arrested for preaching the gospel. Miraculously they are released from prison and they get right back to speaking…
The experiences and stories of Acts didn't just happen, they were fostered in an environment of faith. The early church lived in a way where their love for God and devotion to Christ permeated their daily lives. As we follow their example…
The early church is growing in power and love and then all of the sudden two people drop dead! What is the record of Ananias and Sapphira all about and what should we learn from the story today? This message was preached by Pastor Victor…
Lame man healed and now we're in trouble?! What?! Acts 4 tells the second part of the story after Peter and John are brought in for interrogation. We'll discover why they are views as a threat to the leaders of the time and how the leaders…
Acts 3 tells the story of a remarkable miracle: a lame man is healed! But the miracle is just the beginning of the story. The miracle leads to a crowd that then gets to hear the message of Christ. We can find ourselves in similar…
If we can accept God's love for us, everything will change. Fear, doubt, or worry will not longer drive our decisions, but love for God and others will. We will no longer have to hold back our lives for God, for we find all that we need in…
The church of Acts 2 was a diverse group of men and women from different places and walks of life. What united them was their devotion to God and each other. This unity enabled God to work through them to change the world. This message was…
The Bible gives remarkable accounts of God's presence coming in power to rest on mountains and fill temples. Today God's presence is not just in a place, it's in a people. This message was preached by Pastor Victor Gluckin at Living Faith…
We talk about the cross, resurrection and return of Christ, but we rarely think about the significance of the ascension of Christ. The Ascension is an incredibly important event that gives context to the exaltation and continued ministry…
How do you live life well? Live a life of love. On the last day, each person will give an answer to the question "did I love?" How we love today makes all the difference in the end. This message was preached by Pastor Victor Gluckin at…
God has given us life, what are you doing with it? We will all answer this question on the last day. This message was preached by Pastor Victor Gluckin at Living Faith Christian Church in Warwick, Rhode Island.
The resurrection not only gives us hope for the future, it fuels us to live a fearless and selfless life of faith now.
Our world is quick to get rid of broken things and move on to what's next. But this is not the heart of God. He wants to redeem and restore humanity and all of Creation. This message was preached by Pastor Victor Gluckin at Living Faith…
Did you ever think about how we celebrate Easter and just move on? What if the message of Easter launched us into a celebration rather than marked the conclusion of one? The reality of Jesus' resurrection has transcendent reach on the…
We know the story of the cross and empty tomb, but there is more than just the historical details of Resurrection Sunday. Revelation unfolds a picture of what happened in the universe at the death and resurrection of Jesus. Jesus has…
Palm Sunday was filled with shouts of praise and "Hosanna's" in Jesus' direction and just days later, the same crowd, in the same city, are screaming "crucify him!". This dramatic change reveals the sad and true condition of the human…
The presence of troubles, storms and difficulty in life do not always mean you are not walking with God. Walking with God through trials is often the way He leads us to where He wants us to be. This message was preached by Pastor Victor…
To join God in His work in the world, we have to make adjustments to our life, habits and thinking. Often times that adjustments we make are going to look like inconveniences or impractical. But looking at the relationship Jesus had with…
We can't follow Jesus and remain where we are. We can't be filled with God and while we are full of ourselves. As we surrender to God's leading and lay down our lives we will find true life and experience God.
Faith comes alive when we hear God speak and respond in obedience. But your willingness to respond to God's word is determined by your relationship with the one calling you to "jump in." Once we do, this is where we begin to experience…
God desires a relationship with you and any good relationship requires communication. So how does God speak? This message was preached by Pastor Victor Gluckin at Living Faith Christian Church in Warwick, Rhode Island.
The key to hearing from God is to grow in relationship with Him. Communication is key to any good relationship. As God pursues a love-relationship with us, He wants to speak with us. We must believe and anticipate that God will speak to us…
A relationship with God is not an "every once in a while" thing. A true love based relationship permeates our entire lives. God is inviting us into relationship with Him and if we seek Him, we will find Him. This message was preached by…
Any time we experience God at work, we are experiencing His love for us. And His love is not dependent on our deeds, but His goodness. Unless we understand and accept God's love for us first, we can have a dysfunctional relationship with…
God is always at work in the world around us. Do we see Him? Rather than trying to force something to happen for God, if we learn to discern where God is working, we can join Him in His work and experience Him along the way. **the first 4…
We're tempted to become weary and the world is making it harder, but Jesus-like love must be the purpose and mission of our lives. We can't let our love grow cold. This message was preached by Pastor Victor Gluckin at Living Faith…
Scripture calls us to "lay aside every weight and the sin that easily entangles us (Hebrews 12:1)". Did you notice the "weights" and "sins" are two different things? There may be "good" things in our lives that are slowing us down from…
2020: What. A. Year. Even during of a year of trials and turbulence, God was at work. Hear some the testimonies, lessons and blessings of this year from Liz McDonald, Dan Matott, Kristine Dunham and Russell Brown.