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Dwaine Massey, a member of the City of Refuge congregation, speaks to us about God's promise to us as our Father and Savior. Dwaine examines the exhortations given to us by Peter and the promise of our eternal Salvation.

Jacob was arrogant and ambitious, trying to hurry the plan of God. Pastor Smith examines the personality of Jacob as a third generation believer. His personality is in sharp contrast with that of Abraham and Isaac. Pastor Smith also points out that God makes war with the arrogant.

Pastor Rufus Smith IV uses this chapter in Isaac's life to focus his message on fatherhood. He calls on men to step up to the plate and become involved in their children's lives. He plays special attention to spending the most valuable of our assets, time, with our children. He also highlights the fact that children are spiritual gifts in our lives, not just biological facts.

Pastor Rufus Smith IV talks to us about Isaac, as he becomes a parent. Isaac prays for his barren wife being an example of how we need to learn to stand on or feet and at the same time, engage the Lord to pray and intercede as we stand by those we love in moments where they reach barrenness. As we encounter problems, we can choose to be embittered, or be empowered and draw close to God.

Pastor Rufus Smith IV talks about the influence of the company we keep on the spirit. One Corinthians is the most comprehensive discussion and definitive explanation of the Resurrection. Pastor Smith calls us to defend and live the reality of the Resurrection.

Pastor Rufus Smith IV focuses on Abraham and Isaac as he continues to focus on the stages of sanctification. This passage illustrates submissions, silence and surrender in spirit. Like Jesus, Isaac carries the wood of his own sacrifice, suffering in silence.

Pastor Rufus Smith IV focuses on Sarah, the matriarch, and continues to focus on the stages of sanctification. God gives us a victorious reaction in laughter and everyone who hears it can react this way.

Pastor Rufus Smith IV follows Abraham's story and continues to discuss the stages of sanctification: i) the goal of every person to exercise the principles they have learned; ii) enjoy the inheritance they did not earn; iii) the opportunity to cement Christianity in family and community.

Pastor Rufus Smith IV challenges us to follow God, and, following Abraham's story brings us to consider the need to leave our identity, our old customs and ways. He continues to also notice that we should make sure to keep the company of those that keep us grounded in preserve our identity as Christians.

In this sermon, Pastor Rufus Smith IV continues to call us to examine our relationship with God and His Church. He calls us to look at how we are working as stewards if the blessings he has bestowed up us, and how we work for His kingdom.

In this, the first one of 2008, Pastor Rufus Smith IV challenges us to examine how we use our Life, Opportunity and Time for the Kingdom and in our spiritual life.

In this sermon, the first one of 2008, Pastor Rufus Smith IV challenges us to examine how we use our Life, Opportunity and Time for the Kingdom and in our spiritual life.

In this final sermon of 2007, Pastor Rufus Smith IV challenges us to examine our life as Christians and focus on the Spirit, while looking out the following areas:
• Serious Study of the Word of God
• Prevailing Prayer
• Avid Assembly with the Saints
• Sacrificial Service
• Dedicated Discipleship

In this third part of his yearly holiday message, Pastor Chris Sneller calls us to focus on the Holier aspects of the Season. He focuses on the humanity of Christ and calls us to understand the birth of Jesus through His death on the cross.