Arriola Bible Church

December 30, 2018. The last Sunday in of the month and year. Soon we will take down and put away the decorations that have brightened our days and nights. As we take care of that job, we must be careful to not take down, put away, throw out the joy and hope of Jesus. For that joy and hope are lasting and will guide us all year and beyond. Did you see Jesus? And now what will you do with Him?

As we continue our brief overview of Revelation, this morning we look at the words of Jesus to the seven churches in Asia Minor. These words, written years ago to specific churches, are words for us today in our churches. In these messages, we find challenges that must be heeded by today’s followers of Jesus.

“And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn” says Luke 2:7. No room. Can you imagine making no room for this!? Surely we would make room for Messiah. Wouldn’t we? Would we? Do we?

On this Sunday before Christmas we read the entire Christmas story and talk about the miracles of Christmas, then we look at the miracle of God at work in our lives. He did great things then and He does great things now!

As we draw near to the end of The Gospel Project, today we begin looking at the book of Revelation. When Jesus revealed Himself to John, He pointed to His identity as the First and the Last, the Living One. He also pointed to His work on earth - defeating death and hell through His crucifixion and resurrection. John sees this same Jesus exalted in glory.

This morning marks the first of a Christmas series – let’s slowdown in this season of joy and wonder and see Jesus. Today we look at the stories of Mary and Joseph. Just common ordinary followers of God who said yes to the Lord. We have in them excellent examples… Will You say yes to the Lord when He asks you to serve and obey?

This morning we look at how believers must cling to hope as the Lord unveils His timeline. We must have patience and faith. Jesus will come, the day of judgement will take place, a new heaven and a new earth are both realities.

This morning Pastor Trevor finishes up our study in Psalm 103. “Bless the Lord oh, my Soul” - The Psalmist begins and ends this great Psalm with those words. And in between we learn why we are commanded to do just that.

This morning Frank will be teaching form Jude. A book in the New Testament that though it is small – it is mighty in its teaching on Defending the Faith!

This morning we continue our study of Psalm 103. Clay Pots…. That’s what we are. And yet, we are special treasures created by and saved by God for His glory.

This morning we talk about one of the greatest, most important words in Christianity: Hope. The Bible talks about Hope from cover to cover. Real meaningful Hope comes from God, it is one of His gifts to us that enables us to shine as we walk and live in this world as aliens and strangers.

This morning in our ongoing study of Psalm 103, we come to verses that cause us to stop and stand in awe! God will not hold us guilty. God will not treat us as we deserve. God will not reward us according to our deeds. Rather, He pours outs His compassion, love, grace, mercy, kindness and we stand redeemed.

On this Sunday before Thanksgiving, we will take a journey through the Scriptures and look at the Biblical concept of Thankfulness. We will be challenged to be thankful people, not just during this time of year, but everyday in every way. We will be challenged to Be the One!

This morning Pastor Kent begins a study of Psalm 103. Today we look at some of the many benefits the Lord grants us, that should cause us to Bless The Lord.

This morning as we look at the book of Philemon, we see that God is continually at work in our lives, and that He is more interested in changing us spiritually than in changing our physical circumstances.

This morning Pastor Kent directs our hearts in study and worship as we celebrate the Lord’s Supper. We are reminded that the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross was enough. Sufficient. Jesus declared: “it is finished” and with that things would never be the same again. Still today, we can stand in the presence of God, we can walk and live on this earth knowing that It Is Finished!

This morning in the Gospel Project we look at Colossians 1. Problems arose in the early church very quickly (problems in the church then and problems in the church now, it’s just the way it is…) and the book of Colossians addresses one of those problems. We see in chapter 1 how Paul; dealt with this particular issue – he said let’s look at Jesus Christ! Let’s see His majesty. Let’s see His supremacy. Let’s look at Jesus. That is a great solution for most any problem, then and now!

Pastor Trevor speaks to us about the danger of doubt James 1:6-8