Negentropy

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 1/26/25 by Rev. Brian Smeal.

Listen as Rev. Brian Smeal speaks on 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12.

Chaos is the devil’s plaything. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are meant for something more.

When we use the term sanctification, we have in mind the idea of being set apart. Sanctification means being set apart in your views on sexuality. Sanctification means being set apart in your views on brotherhood. Sanctification means being set apart in your views on living.

The Rich Man and Lazarus :: PARABLES

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 1/19/25 by Pastor Steve Shields.

Pastor Steve begins by asking why consider the doctrine of hell. The typical answer is to warn people. It also gives a greater appreciation for your salvation. Most importantly Jesus spoke about hell the most.

In understanding the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, we see what it is not. It is not saying that poor people go to heaven and rich people go to hell. It is not saying karma is coming.

Instead, the parable is saying choose what you depend on carefully.

You’ll take the heart you are developing with you into eternity. Develop a heart of repentance, a heart of faith and a heart of love.

The Good Samaritan :: Parables

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 01/12/25 by Pastor Steve Shields.

The parable of The Good Samaritan is found in Luke 10:25-37.

The question the expert in the law asks Jesus is about what to do. Jesus shows him who to be!

What kind of person do I need to be? A person with a heart of humility. A person with a heart of compassion. A person with a heart of brotherly love.

You become this person by coming to Jesus. You cannot gain eternal life by doing something. You find life by receiving Someone. You grow by walking with Jesus. Living a heart of humility. Living a heart of compassion. Living a heart of brotherly love.

The Fullness of Time

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 01/05/25 by Pastor Steve Shields.

God has a timetable. Knowing that He has a timetable helps us to trust Him. Knowing that He has a timetable helps us preserve.

God’s timetable brings purpose. Human history pivots on the fullness of time. God’s timetable should be played out in your life. You are invited to participate in God’s redemptive plan. You are invited to be redeemed. You are invited to invite others.

How will you connect with God’s timetable? Look back over your role in God’s timetable. Look ahead to your role in God’s timetable.