Pastoral Search Committee Update
by Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church on May 11th, 2025
The Pastoral Committee Update given to the congregation on May 11, 2025 Read More
The Virgin Birth
by Paul Veerman on April 30th, 2025
The virgin birth is one of the Bible's most curious and profound events. The virgin birth is the fertilization of the female egg without the presence of a male sperm. Jesus was not a man created by man. He was a man created by the Holy Spirit. Biologically speaking, this violates the human laws of reproduction. No human egg has ever been conceived without being fertilized by a male sperm. In the history of mankind, it has never been done. Case closed! God bypassed his natural laws to do this.
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The Courage to Speak: Lessons from the Early Church
by Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church on April 27th, 2025
In a world where religious persecution is a daily reality for many, we're reminded of the courage displayed by the early Christian church. While some of us may face verbal opposition or legal challenges for our faith, countless believers around the globe risk discrimination, imprisonment, and even death for following Jesus.The book of Acts paints a vivid picture of this reality, recounting a pivot... Read More
The Forever Connection
by Paul Veerman on April 23rd, 2025
What a great promise that Scripture gives us in Romans 8:38-39! Nothing can separate us from his love. It’s a gift, plain and simple… if we accept it. A gift is not a gift if it is not accepted. A gift does not bring us joy unless it is unwrapped and revealed. The question is, how do I unwrap the Gospel to experience the love that God has so that I can defy the “powers of hell?” That is a tall task. Read More
The Healing Power of Jesus: A Journey from Brokenness to Joy
by Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church on April 13th, 2025
The path to true joy and restoration begins with recognizing our need for healing. Like the lame man who initially asked only for money, we often settle for temporary fixes to our deepest problems. We ignore the "leaky refrigerator" issues in our lives – distance growing in relationships, lack of self-discipline, or loss of purpose in our work – as long as things seem to be functioning on the surface. Read More
When Someone You Love Dies
by Paul Veerman on April 9th, 2025
“O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 Read More
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Living StonesLeadership in the Kingdom: Following Jesus Through His Chosen OnesPersistent PrayerThe Great Repair: How God is Mending Our Broken WorldDarkness-Light, Evil-Good, Sin-ForgivenessTrading Up: Finding True Satisfaction in ChristWealth and the Kingdom of GodThe Reluctant Prophet: Lessons from Jonah's Journey
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The Radical Inclusivity of God's LoveThe Unexpected Power of Prayer: Lessons from Acts 12The Journey Comes Home: Cultivating a Culture of EvangelismSight and InsightThe Extraordinary Church: Lessons from AntiochCan the West Be Won for Christ?The Gospel: Subversive and Submissive“Alles gut.” It’s Okay.
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