August 20, 2026 · 9:00 pm

Exhortations

9 Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not by eating ceremonial foods, which is of no benefit to those who do so. 10 We have an altar from which those who minister at the tabernacle have no right to eat. 11 The high priest carries the blood of animals into the Most Holy Place as a sin offering, but the bodies are burned outside the camp. 12 And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood. 13 Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore. 14 For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city that is to come. 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 17 Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you. 18 Pray for us. We are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way. 19 I particularly urge you to pray so that I may be restored to you soon.20 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, 21 equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 22 Brothers and sisters, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you quite briefly. 23 I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you. 24 Greet all your leaders and all the Lord’s people. Those from Italy send you their greetings. 25 Grace be with you all.

Hebrews 13:9-25

Concluding Exhortations from Hebrews 13

**Let Us Remain in the Truth of Christ (9-14)

Avoid False Teaching

Avoid Reverting Back io the Past Life

Preach and Hold to the Cross as the way of forgiveness

**May We Worship and Do Good to others (15-16)

**May We Pray for One Another (17-18)

**Let us Serve Together in Love (19-25)

Tony French

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August 17, 2026 · 9:00 am

Victory In Jesus

As Christians, we are victorious through Christ. Every Believer will experience ultimate victory one day. The path may be arduous and the trials may be many. But, we will overcome and make it to Heaven someday where we will be with Jesus eternally. I pray that these verses will uplift you today.

Psalm 20:5 We will sing for joy over your victory, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners. May the LORD fulfill all your petitions.

Proverbs 21:31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But victory belongs to the LORD.

1 Corinthians 15:54-57 But when this perishable will have put on the imperishable, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written, “Death is swallowed up in victory. “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law; but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 John 5:4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world-our faith.

Blessings and peace upon you all.

Tony French

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August 13, 2026 · 9:00 am

Final Instruction

1 Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. 2 Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. 3 Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. 4 Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. 5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”  6 So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” 7 Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Hebrews 13:1-8

Final Instructions from Hebrews

**Love All

Each Other (1)

Strangers (2)

Prisoners (3)

Our Spouses (4)

**Do Not To Love Money—Be Content (5-6)

**Honor and Follow The Leadership of Spiritual Leaders (7)

**Follow Christ As Our Ultimate Leader (8)

Follow Christ, Child of God. Better days are ahead. It will be worth it all!

Tony French

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August 10, 2026 · 9:00 am

The Word

The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

Psalm 19:7

In a world filled with uncertainty and constant change, one question remains eternally relevant: How can we truly know that we belong to Christ? What is tangible evidence of a genuine relationship with God? These aren’t mere philosophical musings—they’re deeply personal questions that touch the heart of every believer’s journey.

The beautiful truth is that God hasn’t left us guessing. Throughout Scripture, He’s provided clear markers, identifiable traits that distinguish His children from the world. These aren’t burdensome requirements to earn salvation, but rather natural outgrowths of a transformed heart. Let’s explore one powerful evidence of authentic faith today. Let’s consider a hunger for the Bible.

The Psalmist declares with profound clarity that “the law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul” (Psalm 19:7). This ancient wisdom points to a fundamental truth: genuine believers develop an appetite for Scripture. It’s not about religious duty or checking off a spiritual to-do list. Rather, it’s a deep-seated desire to know God more intimately through the revelation He’s given us.

This hunger may ebb and flow—we’re human, after all, still wrestling with our sinful nature. There will be seasons when the Word feels less compelling, when distractions pull us away. But these are exceptions, not the rule. A true child of God consistently returns to Scripture, drawn by an inexplicable pull to understand what God has said.

The Bible describes itself as “sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb” (Psalm 19:10). When we taste this sweetness, when we experience the life-giving power of God’s Word, we can’t help but come back for more. This desire is itself a testimony, a quiet confirmation that the Spirit of God dwells within us.

Tony French

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August 6, 2026 · 9:00 pm

Instruction

14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. 15 See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. 16 See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son. 17 Afterward, as you know, when he wanted to inherit this blessing, he was rejected. Even though he sought the blessing with tears, he could not change what he had done.

18 You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; 19 to a trumpet blast or to such a voice speaking words that those who heard it begged that no further word be spoken to them, 20 because they could not bear what was commanded: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned to death.”  21 The sight was so terrifying that Moses said, “I am trembling with fear.” 22 But you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly, 23 to the church of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, 24 to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. 25 See to it that you do not refuse him who speaks. If they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, how much less will we, if we turn away from him who warns us from heaven? 26 At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” 27 The words “once more” indicate the removing of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that what cannot be shaken may remain. 28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, 29 for our “God is a consuming fire.”

Hebrews 12:14-29

Instructions for the Christian life from Hebrews 12……

**Live in Peace (14)

**Live a Holy Life (14)

**Do Not Let Bitterness Rule in Your life (15)

**Avoid Immoral Behavior (16)

**Avoid Godless Behavior (16)

**Don’t Forget Who You Are In Christ (17)

**Remember, Jesus Saves by His Grace (22-24)

**Believe in Jesus in and Be Saved (25-29)

Tony French

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August 3, 2026 · 9:00 am

“Overcome The World”

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33

The demonic realm is real. The enemy is active. But Jesus is greater. Infinitely greater.

The question isn’t whether spiritual warfare exists—it does. The question is: whose side are you on? Have you trusted in Christ for salvation? Are you abiding in Him daily? Are you fleeing from things that open doors to darkness? Are you telling others about what He’s done for you?

Many souls have been suffering for a long time. But one encounter with Jesus changes everything for them. The same can be true for you, regardless of how long you’ve been bound, how deep the darkness seems, or how hopeless the situation appears.

Jesus is still in the business of setting captives free, healing broken lives, and bringing people from death to life. Trust Him. Believe in Him. Follow Him. And then tell others about the great things He has done. Declare today, “as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)

Tony French

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July 30, 2026 · 9:00 pm

God’s Discipline

5 And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says, “My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, 6 because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.” 7 Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father? 8 If you are not disciplined—and everyone undergoes discipline—then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters at all. 9 Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits and live! 10 They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness. 11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.

Hebrews 12:5-13

4 Reasons God disciplines His own:

**God’s discipline is a proof of our salvation (5-9)

**God’s discipline helps us to learn obedience (9)

**God’s discipline teaches us to be holy (10)

**God’s discipline produces righteous works in our lives (11)

Tony French

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July 27, 2026 · 9:00 am

Mission

38 The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying, 39 “Return home and tell how much God has done for you.” So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him.

Luke 8:38-39

The man who was demon possessed obeyed after his deliverance. He went throughout the entire city proclaiming what Jesus had done for him. He became a living testimony to the transforming power of Christ.

This is our calling too. When Christ saves us, heals us, delivers us, sustains us—we’re called to tell others. Not in a pushy, obnoxious way, but simply sharing our story. What has God done for you? How has He changed your life? Where would you be without Him?

These are powerful testimonies that can’t be argued away. They’re not theoretical theology—they’re lived experience.

Tony French

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July 23, 2026 · 9:00 pm

Run the Race

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. 4 In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.

Hebrews 12:1-4

Run the race, Child of God. Heaven awaits us one day. In the meantime, let us run the race by:

**Living the life God has given you (1)

**Looking to Jesus (2)

**Following the example of Jesus (3-4)

**Running the race for the joy that is awaiting (2)

Run the race!

Tony French

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July 20, 2026 · 9:00 am

Tell

34 When those tending the pigs saw what had happened, they ran off and reported this in the town and countryside, 35 and the people went out to see what had happened. When they came to Jesus, they found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting at Jesus’ feet, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. 36 Those who had seen it told the people how the demon-possessed man had been cured. 37 Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them, because they were overcome with fear. So he got into the boat and left.

Luke 8:34-37

The account of the demon-possessed man in Luke 8 takes an interesting turn in verses 34-37. You’d think the townspeople would celebrate this miracle. This man had been a blight on their community for years. And now He had been cured completely by the Savior. Instead, they were afraid and asked Jesus to leave.

Sometimes people prefer familiar misery to unfamiliar freedom. Change—even positive change—can be unsettling. The presence of holiness can be uncomfortable when we’re accustomed to compromise.

Jesus honored their request and began to leave. He doesn’t force Himself on anyone.

But the healed man? He begged to go with Jesus. Who could blame him? Jesus had given him his life back.

Yet Jesus had different instructions: “Return to your own house and tell what great things God has done for you.” The same command is given to Christians in our time. Christ has saved us, sanctified us, and set us free through His grace. May we tell others the wonderful things that God has done for us.

Tony French

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