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Turning Religion into Revival
When revival comes, we leave a life of complacency and corruption to follow Jesus. The question is, will you follow Jesus? Nehemiah 9:...
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Dr Alfonse Javed
Aug 5, 202311 min read
Distinguishing God’s Voice
The question is how do you distinguish God’s voice from voices that reek of negativity, discouragement, failure, guilt, shame, and...
Dr Alfonse Javed
Jul 30, 202312 min read
Preserving God’s Work
From Nehemiah’s actions, we learn three principles to preserve God’s work to avoid taking it for granted in the ordinary seasons....
Dr Alfonse Javed
Jul 22, 202311 min read
Defeating the Schemes of the Devil
The ultimate goal of all the schemes of the devil is to stop us from following Jesus. If we want to follow Jesus, then we cannot allow...
Dr Alfonse Javed
Jul 15, 202311 min read
Standing up for God’s People
When we fail to stand up for God’s people who have been hurt by Christians or non-Christians, we too cause hurt. Nehemiah 5: “Now there...
Dr Alfonse Javed
Jul 8, 202311 min read
God Fights Our Battles
When you are doing God’s will and following His plan, know that God will fight your battles. You just need to stand firm in the face of...
Dr Alfonse Javed
Jul 1, 202312 min read
Experiencing God's Provision
In Nehemiah 3, we see how God’s people experienced his providence by moving from what they believed God wanted them to do to acting on...
Dr Alfonse Javed
Jun 24, 202313 min read
Preparing for God’s Response
If you are going through a season of waiting, do not just wait for God’s response to your prayers. Rather, prepare for God’s response in...
Pastor Caleb Hanna
Jun 21, 20235 min read
The Marks of a Christian - Self -Control
We have reached the end of the fruits of the Spirit listed in Galatians. These are all things that should characterize or be represented...
Dr Alfonse Javed
Jun 17, 202310 min read
Holy Discontent
Holy discontent does not see how big or impossible the problem is. Holy discontent sees who has the power to solve the problem. Nehemiah...
Pastor Caleb Hanna
Jun 14, 20234 min read
The Marks of a Christian - Gentleness
Why should we be gentle? Matthew 11:28-30 - 28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.29 Take my yoke...
Dr Alfonse Javed
Jun 10, 202310 min read
Fearing the Judge, Not the Judgment
God again reminds the Israelites to fear God to escape judgment because the key to salvation is fearing the judge, not the judgment....
FBCM Office
Jun 5, 20231 min read
Serving God, and Not the World
Service Opportunities at First Baptist Metuchen In reflecting on yesterday's message of how our sacrificial service to God is hindered...
Dr Alfonse Javed
Jun 3, 202310 min read
Hindrances in Serving God
Serving God is in your Christian DNA. For this you were created. The question is not whether you will serve or not, the question is who...
Pastor Caleb Hanna
May 30, 20234 min read
The Marks of a Christian - Faithfulness
Matthew 25:14-30 - 14 “For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants[a] and entrusted to them his property. 15 To...
Dr Alfonse Javed
May 27, 202310 min read
Testing God’s Generosity
Malachi 3:7-12 In Christianity, tithing moves from a transactional requirement to a transformational life that results in a generous...
Pastor Caleb Hanna
May 24, 20234 min read
The Marks of a Christian - Goodness
No one does good Romans 3:10-18 – 10 as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands; no one seeks for God....
FBCM Office
May 22, 20232 min read
How's Your Connection?
Can you hear me now? John 15:1-5 - 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit...
Dr Alfonse Javed
May 21, 202310 min read
Persistent Love - The Sudden Coming of the Lord
Whatever situation you are in, no matter how unfair it seems, don’t ask where the God of justice is. Do justice. Malachi 2:17-3:6: You...
Pastor Caleb Hanna
May 17, 20235 min read
The Marks of a Christian - Kindness
Last week, we talked about patience. You may be starting to notice a theme with these marks of a true Christian: none of them are things...
FBCM Office
May 16, 20232 min read
What’s Really Important?
Matthew 6:19-21 Matthew 6:19-21 - 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust[a] destroy and where thieves...
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