Congregational Church of the Messiah

Sunday Worship: Follow His Lead Scripture: Acts 8:25-40

God is so good!

Monday October 26, 2020 Today's Reading: Mark 13:9-13 T M Reflection: Jesus guarantees that persecution will be experienced by all who believe in Him. He tells His disciples not just to be ready for persecution because of Him, but also to expect it. He tells the disciples that people "will hand over" to authorities to be punished for their faith, that they "will stand before governors and kings" as a witness, that they "will be hated by everyone" because of their belief in Jesus. [ 341 more words ] http://ccmlaconnect.blog/2020/10/26/1414/

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Sunday Worship: Confrontational Christianity Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Hi Church Family! Here's our bulletin for this morning's worship! We look forward to praising God with you. God is good!

October 25, 2020 Today's Reading: Acts 9:1-9 "Who are You, Lord?" he said. "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting," He replied. Acts 9:5 Come to our Sunday Worship Service OR Listen to Rev. Solomona's sermon from today's 10AM Sunday Worship Livestream on our Facebook Page, www.facebook.com/ccmla. Reflect on the Notes below in our Life Group Zoom, Mondays at 7:30PM. [ 275 more words ] http://ccmlaconnect.blog//sunday-message-confrontational-/

Saturday October 24, 2020 Today's Reading: Mark 12:13-17 Then Jesus told them, "Give back to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." And they were amazed at Him. Mark 12:17 Reflection: The Pharisees and the Herodians were known to be enemies. But because they are both looking to have Jesus arrested, they join together to try and trap Him by His teachings. [ 435 more words ] http://ccmlaconnect.blog/2020/10/24/we-belong-to-god/

If there was ever something worth putting your whole heart into, it is this.

Friday October 23, 2020 Today's Reading: Mark 11:27-33 By what authority are you doing these things? they asked. And who gave you authority to do this? Mark 11:28 Reflection: When Jesus drives out the merchants in the temple courts, He angers the religious leaders who have sanctioned the corrupt buying and selling of animals as well as the changing of money for the Temple tax upon visiting worshippers. [ 418 more words ] http://ccmlaconnect.blog/20//23/accepting-jesus-authority/

Applause from the world is fickle and will fade. Approval from God through Christ is forever. Live to please the audience of One.

Thursday October 22, 2020 Today's Reading: Mark 11:12-14 Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs. Mark 11:13 Reflection: Prior to the fruit-bearing season in late spring, fig trees on the eastern side of the Mount of Olives grow green, unripe fruit which bud from last season's growth. [ 530 more words ] http://ccmlaconnect.blog//10/22/the-lesson-of-the-fig-tree/

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Peace of mind and peace in your heart is priceless. That peace is of God.

Wednesday October 21, 2020 Today's Reading: Mark 10:46-52 Go, said Jesus, your faith has healed you. Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road. Mark 10:52 Reflection: As Jesus and His disciples are leaving the city of Jericho, they pass a blind beggar who calls after Jesus, asking for His mercy. Although some rebuke the man for shouting after Jesus, Jesus stops for the man and asks what he wants. [ 405 more words ] http://ccmlaconnect.blog//10/21/the-faith-of-the-blind-man/