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Seeking God’s Will
Every time when we seek God’s will, we invite His blessing, direction, and favor in matters big and small. Nehemiah 11: Now the leaders...

Dr Alfonse Javed
Aug 27, 202311 min read


Developing an Obedient Heart
We have a sin problem because we have sinful hearts. Therefore, don’t focus on sin, focus on your heart, and focus on the cross where the...

Dr Alfonse Javed
Aug 20, 202311 min read


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:...

Dr Alfonse Javed
Aug 13, 202314 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
Aug 6, 202311 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 30, 202312 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 23, 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 16, 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 9, 202311 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
Jul 2, 202312 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...

Dr Alfonse Javed
Jun 25, 202313 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...

Pastor Caleb Hanna
Jun 21, 20235 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...

Dr Alfonse Javed
Jun 18, 202310 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...

Pastor Caleb Hanna
Jun 14, 20234 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....

Dr Alfonse Javed
Jun 11, 202310 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...

FBCM Office
Jun 5, 20231 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...

Dr Alfonse Javed
Jun 4, 202310 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...

Pastor Caleb Hanna
May 31, 20234 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...

Dr Alfonse Javed
May 28, 202310 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....

Pastor Caleb Hanna
May 24, 20234 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...

FBCM Office
May 23, 20232 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...

Dr Alfonse Javed
May 21, 202310 min read
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