Jesus’ arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane set off hours of frenzy. By mid-afternoon there would be three trials, dreams of warning, multiple denials, political posturing, a feeble and failed attempt to free Jesus and then beatings, humiliations and ultimately Jesus’ death, literally all within the course of less than 18 hours. Tonight we will...
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Book of Mark Bible Study, Wednesday, March 2nd
Our book of Mark Bible study will continue on Wednesday, March 2nd at 7:00 PM. We will pick up at Mark 14:53-72 and discuss Jesus’ trial before the Sanhedrin and Peter’s denial. The Bible study is held at the Kulynych’s home, 945 Bordentown Rd. in Burlington and is open to anyone. We apologize but there...
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Hosea 3:1-5 “Faithful Through Intercession”
Last week we started talking about God’s choice to be faithful and His use of Hosea to show His heart to the people of Israel. God did what He always does, He spoke; He talked to Hosea, He shared His heart with Him, shared His character with Him and then He invited him or called...
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Complaints, Concerns and the Truth
“Hear, God, as I express my concern; protect me from fear of the enemy.” Psalm 64:1 (International Standard Version) One of my favorite things about David’s psalms is his pure honesty. David isn’t afraid to show God his heart, in fact, David isn’t even cautious in telling God how he feels. In his sorrow he...
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Burlington House of Prayer, Sunday, February 28th, 6:00 PM
Our next Burlington House of Prayer gathering will be Sunday, February 28th at 6:00 PM at Abie and Melissa’s house, 945 Bordentown Rd. in Burlington. Our House of Prayer gatherings are times to gather in God’s presence, worship and respond to God’s heart through prayer and the reading of Scripture, to let the Holy Spirit speak...
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Hosea 1:2 “Faithful by Choice”
I believe that one of the most important things that any of us will ever know is that God desires to be in a love relationship with each of us and that He builds that love relationship by communication. The Scriptures are filled with stories of God speaking to people. Throughout Genesis alone there is...
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Mark Bible Study: Mark 14:37-52 “Watch!”
Tonight we are going to talk about all that was happening around Jesus both during and after his time of prayer in Gethsemane. As He prayed, as He wrestled with His own desires and yielded to His Father’s heart the three friends He took with Him, that He asked to support Him, to watch and...
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Seek God for the City 40 Day Prayer Focus
For 40 days, from Ash Wednesday, February 10th, to Palm Sunday, March 20th, we will be taking part in a concentrated season of prayer. Seek God for the City was created to help mobilize many to pray with united, sustained vision for the people in their community and around the world. The prayers in this...
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Special Saturday Night Service, February 20th at Refuge Ministries Center, Edgewater Park
We will be having a combined worship service with Refuge Ministries Center on Saturday, February 20th. The service will be held at their location, 4313 Rt. 130 South, Unit A6-A7 in Edgewater Park. The service will begin at 7:00, dress is casual. Pastors Kevin and Sharon Flowers are the owners of Rose of Sharon bookstore...
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Book of Mark Bible Study, Wednesday, February 17th
Our book of Mark Bible study will continue on Wednesday, February 17th at 7:00 PM. We will pick up at Mark 14:39-52 and discuss the sleeping apostles and Jesus’ arrest in Gethsemane. The Bible study is held at the Kulynych’s home, 945 Bordentown Rd. in Burlington and is open to anyone. We apologize but there...