Manna Fellowship Church

The history, and attitude behind Thanksgiving.

The cross is foolishness to the world, but we still need to preach it to everyone. 

This year we honored Chris Beal, Fire Marshal in Belton, Roger Mayberry, Police officer in Raymore, and our own J.R. Alley, a Korean War veteran.  After the awards, Rick brings a message to remind us to honor those who protect and serve us.

The eternal gospel is proclaimed to the whole world to "Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgement has come."  Chapter 14 sets the stage for God to exercise His justice and mercy.

Jesus is the image of the invisible God and preeminent.  He is above all things and in all things.  How can we live everyday as if Jesus is supreme? 

2 Corinthians 5 Andrew Even, Vice President of Manna Worldwide, shares how the Church is working to bring reconciliation to the world in global missions and at home. 

There is a lot of mystery in the two beasts mentioned in Revelation 13, but rest assured, God is in control.

Who is this mysterious woman, her son and the dragon? 

Why was John asked to measure the Temple and who are the two witnesses? 

Is all this judgement stuff necessary?  In Revelation chapter 10 we take a brief intermission before the seventh trumpet sounds. 

The seventh seal is opened and seven trumpets sound as judgement is announced.  The imagery is intense, but we have hope in Jesus that all of this will work together to honor God.

In this message, Brett Fredenberg, reminds us of Paul's words that we are to live by faith and not works.  How do we apply that concept in a world driven by works?

In Revelation Chapter 7 John sees the 144,000 servants who have been sealed for a purpose and a great multitude worshipping God on His throne.  Who are they and what is their purpose?

"I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals." – Revelation 6:1 In this chapter, God reveals His judgment upon a world that has boldly rejected Him. God is not "Father Time, the Man Upstairs" or any sort of indifferent bystander in the affairs of men. He is just and He judges because He loves. And because He loves, He invites us to begin a relationship with Him and experience His joy instead of His judgment. The choice is ours.

In Revelation 5, John and a great audience in Heaven watched as Jesus the Lamb is deemed the only One worthy to open the scroll revealing God's message and will. Heaven erupts in praise – the only reasonable response when we're confronted with the glory and greatness of God. "Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: 'To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb     be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!' "The four living creatures said, 'Amen,' and the elders fell down and worshiped."

In Luke 15, God is represented as urgently searching for valuable things that are lost. The Good News is that these aren't really "things" – but people. And we are the people loved and sought after by God. If you know Christ, share the life changing message that God is longing for a relationship with every single person.

Revelation chapter 4 emphasizes God is holy and worthy to receive glory, honor and power. This is more than a theological abstraction. It shows us that God – not us – is the center of the universe. We can acknowledge His greatness and align our lives with His plans or turn our back and go our own way. Revelation 4:11: “You are worthy, our Lord and God,     to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things,     and by your will they were created     and have their being.”

The good news: The Christians at Laodicea had not let the world infiltrate their church. Then what was the problem? They were complacent and content – sickeningly so. They were not engaging and loving the world outside the church walls. In Revelation 3, Jesus says, "I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. ... Because you are lukewarm — neither hot nor cold — I am about to spit you out of my mouth." Let's ask God to help us see ourselves, and our world, as He sees us. Then take action.

Jesus called us to "make disciples of all nations ... and teach them ... everything I have commanded you." That means He has commissioned each of us to both follow Him and lead others on the path. Luke Sidebottom, Manna's director of discipleship, shares how God called him to the journey and how we can be a part of God's grand plan to change lives.

Jesus' message to the church in Philadelphia was:  to stay faithful. to let their weakness become strength in Him. to trust God's sovereign plan when doors open and close. Learn more in Revelation 3:7-13, Acts 16:6-10 and 2 Corinthians 2:12-14. How can you apply His words today?