July and August Series

 

Faith Love Faithless World

 

Faithfulness often feels fragile in our world. Commitments are broken, trust is difficult to maintain, and relationships may not last as we hope. In uncertain times, we long for something secure that will not disappoint us. 

In our study series from the book of Hosea we understand that God’s love remains faithful, even when the world does not.

2 Timothy 2:13 NLT
If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny who he is.

Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.

Lamentations 3:22-23
Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!

His Life Experience

 

 Why we have to know Jesus and make Him known

1. The eternal destiny of everyone depends on their personal relationship to Jesus.
2. A person must believe in Jesus as Lord in order to be spared from the wrath and judgment of God.
3. We can depend on His promises here on earth and for our eternal lives.
4. He is who He is, and He is more than what we know about Him.

 

Key Points of our series  from the Book of Haggai

God wants them to examine their priorities in life.
God reminded them of the consequence of their missed priority.
God warned them that priority is not what is important but what really matters.

Our jam-packed schedules, financial pressures, and competing values are trying to distract us from focusing on what really is important and God's call that is set before us.

As Richard Foster said;
“Superficiality is the curse of
our age. The doctrine of instant satisfaction is a primary spiritual problem.  The desperate need today is not for a greater number of intelligent or gifted people, but for focus people.

1 .Focus on what really matters. Priority is not merely what is important; rather, it is what truly matters to you.
What these people really are saying is that the house of the Lord doesn't matter at this moment.

2.  Recognize the message of God. God called Haggai to warn them that they have prioritized themselves and their preferences and their comfort over the worship of God.

3.  Check your misplaced priorities. People with misplaced priorities may be very focused individuals but they may be focused on the wrong things. Misplaced priority is putting ourselves, our lifestyle and anything else ahead of God.

2024 ThanksGiving Celebration

 

Breaking Through

The Jabez Breakthrough

 

Sometimes a BREAKTRHOUGH comes after the biggest breakdown of your life.

Hang in there!

We all love to read stories about men and women who overcame hardship and went on to bless others, and even more, we can be encouraged to know that God can even use difficult things in our lives for His purpose and glory. Reading the first 10 verses of 1^st Chronicles chapter 4, you will read a list of names that most of us haven't even encountered before. However, the writer of the book paused in the names and gave us a man named Jabez, a descendant of Judah, who was “more honorable than his brothers” (v. 9). Jabez was held in high esteem by the Lord because of his ability to rely on God even in the midst of struggle and pain. In his prayer, Jabez asks God to “bless” him, “keep” him, and “free” him; he even asks God to extend his border. His prayer is meant to exemplify the power and greatness of God. Jabez shows us that the name we are given or the circumstances we are born into do not define us or determine our destiny.

Welcome to our 2024 Thanksgiving! Every year we set a side and dedicate a month for us as a church family, ONE HIS LIFE, to give thanks to God through our Lord Jesus Christ for who He is and for what He has done for us. We are encouraged to remember His faithfulness, counting all our blessings and giving us the opportunity to express it by giving the best that we give back through our praise and thanksgivings to God. In this Thanksgiving celebration, join us as we explore the life of a man named Jabez, who did not allow his circumstances to ask God for a breakthrough so that it could be a blessing to others.

 21-Day Reading

To further understand and appreciate our daily readings, we divided them into three groups according to their main points and for emphasis.

 AN HONORED LIFE, HONORS GOD. The first seven readings will challenge us to live a life that honors God. Let other people know that they are more honorable than others by being passionate about loving and serving God. You may be surrounded by people, but you stand out among the rest.

 Your circumstances do not define you The next seven readings will remind you that, whatever situation you are born into, be it being poor, handicapped, or struggling with past hurts, pains, or failures, it’s time to believe in bigger things. It’s time for an increase, time for promotion, and time for supernatural favor.

 TAKING ACTION ASKING GOD FOR MORE. Lastly, the last seven readings will challenge us to trust God and believe that He alone provides, therefore enabling us to give praise and thanksgiving. This last 7-day reading will also encourage us to give the best that we can to God, who loves us and makes our territory large.

 

1 Chronicles 4:9-10 NIV

⁹ Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” ¹⁰ Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request.

From your HLM Pastors!

20024 October Series: Hallowed be Thy Name

 

Main Text

Luke 11:1-4

¹One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” ² He said to them, “When you pray, say:” ‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. ³ Give us each day our daily bread. ⁴ Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’”

 Series Overview

When we pray, it is not so that we can get what we want from God. Rather, prayer is a way to connect with Him and realign our hearts with His.

Prayer is one of the most important aspects of our lives as followers of Jesus, and it should not be taken lightly. It’s something we can do every single day. Like any relationship, if you don’t spend time with that person the relationship will suffer.

Prayer is a way for us to spend time with God. It is a way to connect with Him and align our hearts with His. When we pray, we are inviting God into our lives and asking for His guidance. And such is the essence of our October series for us to learn the importance of prayer in our personal lives. To Hallow Thy Name!

The Lord’s Prayer is a prayer the Lord Jesus taught His disciples, The words reveal that we are dependent on God for the smallest things, both physical and spiritual.

Jesus is the ultimate example.

His devotion to a consistent prayer life reveals the importance prayer should have in our daily lives. Jesus’ example is enough to know why it is important to pray! When Jesus made the time to pray, even with the busyness of His ministry and the demands of everyday life, He showed us the importance of prayer and how it helps us connect with the Father.