Receive the peace and rest that Jesus offers, lifting the burdens we carry and refreshing our weary souls. The promise of peace and success apart from the Lord is an illusion. What have you tried with the hope of a better life? Be encouraged by Scripture to “Try God.”Av Faithful Central Bible Church

Now that the construction of the Temple and Solomon's house is completed, and the Ark situated its final resting place, Solomon addresses the people in prayerful praise and supplication before God.This is the Twentieth Sermon in the Series "The Kingdom Established"; An exposition on the First Book of the Kings.…

Discover the fulfillment of God’s promise to meet every need as we prioritize His kingdom and His righteousness. The promise of peace and success apart from the Lord is an illusion. What have you tried with the hope of a better life? Be encouraged by Scripture to “Try God.”Av Faithful Central Bible Church

The Temple now completed; Solomon focuses upon his house. This is the Nineteenth Sermon in the Series The Kingdom Established; An exposition on the First Book of the Kings.Av Rev. Dr. Paul Michael Raymond

Experience God’s promise to transform our mourning into joy, bringing beauty out of life’s brokenness. What the world offers to us will pass away, the promise of peace and success apart from the Lord is an illusion. When we are overwhelmed with things to try with the assurance of a better life, we are encouraged by Scripture to “Try God.”…

Preparation having been made, the actual work to construct the temple begins.This is the Eighteenth Sermon in the Series The Kingdom Established; An exposition on the First Book of the Kings.Av Rev. Dr. Paul Michael Raymond

Through Christ’s sacrifice, God tore down the walls of division, offering peace and unity to all. God offers more than the hope of reconciliation but the promise of oneness. When we are overwhelmed with things to try with the assurance of a better life, we are encouraged by Scripture to “Try God.”Av Faithful Central Bible Church

Find power in the promise that God renews our strength as we wait on Him, giving us endurance for the journey. In a time when we are overwhelmed with things to try with the assurance of a better life, we are encouraged by Scripture to “Try God.”Av Faithful Central Bible Church

Now that Solomon has established his entire leadership team complete with his trusted confidants, he is blessed by the offer of Hiram, king of Tyre, to assist with the task of building the Temple. This is the Seventeenth Sermon in the Series The Kingdom Established; An exposition on the First Book of the Kings.…

Rest in God’s plan, knowing He has a guaranteed future filled with hope and purpose for each of us. In a time when we are bombarded with things to try with the assurance of a better life, we are reminded by Scripture to “Try God.”Av Faithful Central Bible Church

Established as Lawgiver and Judge before Isreal and many nations of the known world, Solomon is now poised to declare his undisputed position as King as he builds his leadership team.This is the Sixteenth Sermon in the Series the Kingdom Established; An exposition on the First Book of the Kings.Av Rev. Dr. Paul Michael Raymond

A prayer for God to expand our vision, enlarge our territory, and prepare us for a season of growth. Our 21-day period of prayer and fasting concludes as we seek the Lord for vision in the year ahead.Av Faithful Central Bible Church

Solomon now exhibits for both Isreal and the entire world, his great wisdom as he performs his duty as the Righteous Judge. This is the Fifteenth Sermon in the Series the Kingdom Established; An exposition on the First Book of the Kings.Av Rev. Dr. Paul Michael Raymond

As we seek the face of the Lord in this season of prayer and fasting, it is important that we are guided by God. From the life of Christ, we can glean a process for seeking the Father in times of suffering and uncertainty. Our 21-day period of prayer and fasting continues as we ask the Lord for vision in the year ahead.…

After praising and thanking God for His merciful providence, Solomon now answers the LORD as to what He would give to the young King. This is the Fourteenth Sermon in the Series the Kingdom Established; An exposition on the First Book of the Kings.Av Rev. Dr. Paul Michael Raymond

Embrace a prayer of bold faith, trusting God to fight our battles and lead us to victory. Our 21-day period of prayer and fasting continues as we seek the Lord for vision in the year ahead.Av Faithful Central Bible Church

Now upon the throne of his father, Solomon shows the validity of his reign, by the sincerity of his humility. This is the Thirteenth Sermon in the Series the Kingdom Established; An exposition on the First Book of the Kings.Av Rev. Dr. Paul Michael Raymond

Drawing from the life of Job and the devastating wildfires in Southern CA, Dr. John-Paul C. Foster offers lessons on holding onto faith, acknowledging pain, and finding hope in the promise of God’s restoration.Av Faithful Central Bible Church

Start the new year with a prayer for God’s blessing, seeking His favor and guidance in every step we take. Numbers 6:22-27Av Faithful Central Bible Church

Continuing our series on First King, Solomon enlarges his Kingdom by taking to wife the daughter of Pharaoh. This is the Twelfth Sermon in the Series the Kingdom Established; An exposition on the First Book of the Kings.Av Rev. Dr. Paul Michael Raymond

Historically the congregation of the saints led the world in the pursuit of God's Righteousness. Whenever the Church was faithful, it was effective. Once She departed from fidelity, She became inert. As we enter into the New Year we do so with renewed hope to take the Cultural mandate to the nations.…

The Creeds of Christendom were crafted to ensure the Kingdom's integrity and expansion. One of the results of these creeds was to safeguard against the tyrannical encroachment of man against the Lawful Majesty and Rule of Christ.Av Rev. Dr. Paul Michael Raymond

One of the many effects of the Incarnation was the re-capitalization of the culture through Godly stewardship. It was through the stewardship of God's world, a commission given to the Elect, that would build the Kingdom of God on earth in time and in history.Av Rev. Dr. Paul Michael Raymond

The Incarnation was the realization of the forgiveness of sins and the complete overhaul of civilization that had been promised by the Prophets. But that forgiveness was more than a concept. It was to be a reality shown first by God through Christ, and then within the congregation of His people.Av Rev. Dr. Paul Michael Raymond

As the world engters into the Advent Season we look to the Incarnation of the Son of God, as our only hope of personal salvation and the restoration of the world in righteousness.Av Rev. Dr. Paul Michael Raymond

The American Holiday of Thanksgiving should remind us that we ought to give thanks at all seasons, to the One True God, and not just during the Holiday season.Av Rev. Dr. Paul Michael Raymond

The American Holiday of Thanksgiving should remind us that we ought to give thanks at all seasons, to the One True God, and not just during the Holiday season.Av Rev. Dr. Paul Michael Raymond

One of the missions of the Church, aside from the interaction and transformation of the culture, is the education, care and admonition of the congregation. Today we focus upon that mission and its desire for the cure of souls.Av Rev. Dr. Paul Michael Raymond

Each year, in commemoration of the Reformation, we pause from our regular series to contemplate the transformational impact of the European Reformation and its enduring legacy for the building of Christendom and the nations of Western civilization. This is part two of a two-part series focusing on the Reformation going forward.…

Each year, in commemoration of the Reformation, we pause from our regular series to contemplate the transformational impact of the European Reformation and its enduring legacy for the building of Christendom and the nations of Western civilization. This is Part 1of a Two Part Series.Av Rev. Dr. Paul Michael Raymond

The structure of any societal system, if it is to endure under the protection of God, must adherer to the Oneness of God's Law and His Holy Purpose.This is the Eleventh Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Established; an exposition on the First Book of the Kings, and the Reign of King Solomon.Av Rev. Dr. Paul Michael Raymond