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Sunday, November 30, 2025

The Coming King: How to Live Ready for Jesus's Return (Advent 1)


The Coming King: Living Ready for His Return

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As we begin the season of Advent, we pause to reflect on the promise of Christ’s return. In The Coming King, Pastor T. Charves explores how the humble King who entered the world in a manger will come again in glory. Through Isaiah 9:6–7 and Matthew 24:36–44, we learn what it means to wait with expectation, live with faith in motion, and anchor our hope in God’s unshakable promises. This message encourages believers to stay awake, surrendered, and ready for the King’s return.

Join us as we prepare our hearts, embrace active waiting, and discover how hope transforms the way we live today.

πŸ“– Scripture: Isaiah 9:6–7 | Matthew 24:36–44

πŸ“… Preached: November 30, 2025
πŸ“ Holmesburg, Philadelphia

πŸ’‘ Watch, share, and be encouraged 
live with eyes open, hearts surrendered, and lives shaped by hope.
Love Jesus and love those He came to save.

https://youtu.be/G7apU8DLXrE


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Sunday, November 16, 2025

The King Who Conquers by Peace: Why Jesus Refused the Sword



Stop Striving, Start Surrendering. Do you constantly need to be right, be validated, or feel in control? The King Jesus comes with a different kind of power: peace. Dive into this challenging message on the humility of Christ's reign. Discover how His victory over sin and death secures a peace that is stronger than every force of darkness—a peace that gently dismantles our own harshness and self-importance. Let His peace become your posture. Watch now and find freedom from the fight!


https://youtu.be/nA8sDjUM0Ms

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Sunday, October 26, 2025

The Way Down Is The Way Up: Why Humility Before God Is Your Only Path to Grace (James 4:6-10)

The Way Down Is The Way Up: Why Humility Before God Is Your Only Path to Grace (James 4:6-10)

The tongue is a fire, but pride is the dry wood that keeps it burning.

Why do we bless God one minute and curse our brother the next? Why do we speak before listening and judge before understanding? Because, as the Bible says, our hearts are proud.

In this uncompromising message on James 4:4-10, Pastor lays out the startling truth: God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. We dive deep into:

  • The Disease: Why the Bible calls pride "spiritual adultery" and how it alienates us from God's presence.
  • The Opposition: What it truly means that God is "opposed" to the proud (the Greek word is a battle-line stance!).
  • The Remedy: Why spiritual authority only flows through spiritual submission—you cannot command what you do not obey.
  • The Path of Restoration: The 5 practical, step-by-step actions (Draw near, Cleanse, Purify, Mourn, Humble yourself) for a divided heart to become whole again.

The way up has never changed; it's by going down. Come to the cross where grace lifts what pride has crushed.

πŸ“ Scripture Focus: James 4:4-10 (NASB)



Saturday, February 1, 2025

Shake the Dust Off: When to Press On and When to Move On in Sharing the Gospel

Shake the Dust Off: When to Press On and When to Move On in Sharing the Gospel

Have you ever struggled with rejection while sharing the Gospel? Jesus calls us to evangelize, but He also teaches us when to walk away. In this powerful message, we dive into Scripture to learn how to balance boldness and discernment in evangelism. Are you facing opposition when witnessing? Let’s explore how to obey Christ while knowing when to "shake the dust off" and move forward.

If this message encouraged you, don't forget to like, share, and comment! Tell us: What has been your biggest challenge when sharing the Gospel? Let’s strengthen and encourage one another!