CF of Elizabeth Sunday Teachings

"Dwelling in Genesis" :: Joel Arissó

January 8th, 2023  |  Season 2023  |  51 mins 5 secs

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In the book of Genesis, after the fall, God continually pursued people in order to develop an intimate relationship with them. Whether with Noah, Abraham, Isaac, or Jacob, God was trying to get close to humanity as the plan for restoring The Fall was taking place. This week, Pastor Joel share some stories from Genesis as God called his people back into an intimate relationship with himself.

"Dwell: The Word for 2023" :: Carlos Cedeño

January 1st, 2023  |  Season 2023  |  48 mins 46 secs

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When you look at the scriptures from beginning to the end, it’s about God wanting to be with us. You see God’s Presence in the Garden, as a Pillar of Cloud and Fire, The Presence of God in the Tabernacle, The Presence of God walking on this Earth (Jesus), The Presence of God in Pentecost, and even the Presence of God in the Eternal State. You can see God’s presence through every single book of the Bible.

In 2023, we will take another journey through the Scriptures, looking for the God-sightings in each book and seeing how we can learn to dwell in the shadow of the Most High.

"Christmas 2022" :: Carlos Cedeño

December 25th, 2022  |  Season 2022  |  47 mins 25 secs

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Merry Christmas, everyone! It's the time of year that we celebrate the birth of our Savior and the fact that God is on our side and working to restore us and the world. This Christmas, we take a look at how Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the Magi all responded to the birth of Jesus and what we can learn and apply to our own lives.

"The Book of Revelation" :: Carlos Cedeno

December 18th, 2022  |  Season 2022  |  59 mins 45 secs

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The book of Revelation is the final book in the canonical Bible. It was written by the apostle John to seven churches in Asia Minor and speaks to their current state as well as addresses the return of Jesus and provides prophetic apocalyptic messages. This is the book of Revelation.

"The Books of 1, 2, & 3 John and Jude" :: Joel Arissó

December 11th, 2022  |  Season 2022  |  49 mins 33 secs

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The three books of John and the book of Jude end the epistles section of the New Testament. In all four of these books, John and Jude warn against accepting false doctrine into the Church. They encourage both the whole congregations of the churches as well as individuals to whom the letters were written to hold fast to the truth and reject that which is false. These are the books of 1, 2, & 3 John and Jude.

"The Books of 1 & 2 Peter" :: Eddie Feliciano

December 4th, 2022  |  Season 2022  |  46 mins 17 secs

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Peter was a disciple of Jesus and the head of the early Church. In these two epistles written by him, Peter encourages the Church to remain dedicated to Jesus and to not be caught up in the ways of the world While we live in the world and work to make it a better place, Peter encourages Christians to remain separate from the world and holy unto God. These are the books of 1 & 2 Peter.

"The Book of James" :: Carlos Cedeño

November 27th, 2022  |  Season 2022  |  1 hr 4 mins

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James was the blood brother of Jesus. In his epistle, he encourages believers to pursue spiritual maturity. He teaches that it's not enough to just know about Jesus, but we must follow his teaching. This is the book of James.

"The Book of Hebrews" :: Diana Nelson

November 20th, 2022  |  Season 2022  |  44 mins 3 secs

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No one knows who is the true author of the book of Hebrews. It is a book written, most likely to a community of the early church who was struggling in keeping their faith amidst all that was happening around them. Hebrews is a book of faith. It encourages the reader to be strong in their faith and points to examples of the "heroes of the faith" to guide and inspire. This is the book of Hebrews.

"The Books of Titus and Philemon" :: Debbie Schwartz

November 13th, 2022  |  Season 2022  |  43 mins 55 secs

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The books of Titus and Philemon were two letters written by Paul to his friends instructing them on Christian living and how to best represent Jesus in their lives and actions. In. Titus, Paul encourages his spiritual son to establish sound doctrine and godly leaders in Crete -- an island known for its corruption. In Philemon, Paul encourages his friend to treat his slave in a kind and godly manner as they were both followers of the Way. These are the books of Titus and Philemon.

"The Books of 1 & 2 Timothy" :: Carlos Cedeño

November 6th, 2022  |  Season 2022  |  59 mins 24 secs

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The two books of Timothy are letters from Paul to his spiritual son and a pastor of the early Church, Timothy. Timothy was a young pastor and was struggling with his role in the church and the weight of his public responsibilities. Paul encourages Timothy in his letters to hold on to his calling and gifts and to live out the purpose God has for him. These are the books of 1 & 2 Timothy.

"The Books of 1 & 2 Thessalonians" :: Eddie Feliciano

October 30th, 2022  |  Season 2022  |  43 mins 41 secs

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The books of Thessalonians are believed to be the earliest of Paul's epistles. He wrote these books to the church in Thessalonica, which was experiencing terrible persecution and hardship. Paul shares the Christian view on suffering and what it means to live for Jesus despite hard times. These are the books of 1 & 2 Thessalonians.

"The Book of Colossians" :: Carlos Cedeño

October 23rd, 2022  |  Season 2022  |  1 hr 9 mins

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Paul wrote the book of Colossians to the church in Colosse, which was having issues with false doctrine being preached in their midst. Paul redirected the church to stay focused on Jesus and his sovereignty. He also encouraged them to practice gratitude... to be thankful for the blessins that God has given them in their lives. This is the book of Colossians.

"The Book of Philippians" :: Joel Arissó

October 16th, 2022  |  Season 2022  |  39 mins 47 secs

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The book of Philippians is a letter from Paul, who was imprisoned on house arrest, to the church of Philippi. Paul started this church some time before, and they gathered their resources to support Paul financially as well as to send people to him while he was imprisoned. Paul thanks the church for their generosity and gives them instruction on how to continue to live the Christian life -- a life of joy despite circumstances. This is the book of Philippians.

"The Book of Ephesians" :: Carlos Cedeño

October 9th, 2022  |  Season 2022  |  1 hr 4 mins

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The book of Ephesians was another epistle written by Paul, this time to the church in Ephesus. Paul wrote this letter to encourage the church to stand firm amidst the darkness of the city around them. He encouraged the church to guard and secure their lives in Christ to be able to live in the light and power of God. This is the book of Ephesians.

"The Book of Galatians" :: Eddie Feliciano

October 2nd, 2022  |  Season 2022  |  50 mins 1 sec

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The book of Galatians was written by the apostle Paul to the church in Galatia. The Galatian church was in a state of confusion because other teachers came to the city after Paul with a different, more legalistic, message and tried to get them to adopt old burdensome laws rather than living in the grace of Christ. Paul wrote to get the church back on track and to encourage them to live in the freedom that Jesus provides. This is the book of Galatians.

"The Books of 1 & 2 Corinthians" :: Carlos Cedeño

September 25th, 2022  |  Season 2022  |  1 hr 1 min

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The church in Corinth was having some issues embracing the acts and traits of their city that were in direct contrast to the teaching of Jesus. Paul wrote these two letters to get the church back on track, encouraging them to reject their sinful ways and to fully dive into the Way of Jesus. These are the books of 1 & 2 Corinthians.