Elder Chris Crouse – Marriage
Following the marriage of brother Brady and sister Abby Johnson, Elder Chris expressed his gratitude for the godly examples we have within the church. He turned to the book of…
Elder Chris Crouse – The Burden to Rebuild
When the house of God was not as it should be, Nehemiah’s heart was broken. Though he was not a builder by trade, he was a devoted leader. He prayed…
Elder Chris Crouse – Baptism
Elder Chris continues his series on the Articles of Faith by exploring the ordinance of baptism. In the book of Matthew, although there were Jewish followers of Christ, many still…
Elder Chris Crouse – Good Works
Elder Chris reflects on the eighth article of faith: “We believe that good works and obedience to the commands of God are well pleasing in His sight and should be…
Elder Chris Crouse – Preservation
Elder Chris examines our seventh article of faith: “We believe that all the elect shall be preserved in grace by the power of God and never fall away.” In the…
Elder Chris Crouse – The New Birth
Jesus explained to Nicodemus that unless a person is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. Nicodemus was confused, thinking of being born again…
Elder Chris Crouse – The Shimei’s Of This World
At a time when David’s sons and his nation had turned against him, Shimei targeted David during one of his lowest moments. He misled David into believing that Mephibosheth had…
Elder Chris Crouse – For He Shall Save His People From Their Sins
An angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and told him that Mary would bring forth a son. When the Lord makes a promise, He is both able and willing…
Elder Chris Crouse – Serve the Lord With Our Whole Heart
As the land of Israel was divided, many battles lay ahead. Yet, the Lord granted them victory after victory, just as He had promised. Caleb, from the tribe of Judah,…
Elder Chris Crouse – The Doctrine of Election
Peter begins his first epistle by addressing the elect, chosen according to God’s foreknowledge. Elder Chris emphasizes that our eternal salvation rests in God’s hands, not our own, as we…
Elder Chris Crouse – Our Fallen Condition
The Apostle Paul affirms our third article of faith: that our first father, Adam, plunged humanity into sin and we are unable to recover on our own. We sin because…
Elder Chris Crouse – A Life of Great Faith
God sent Elijah the Tishbite to the brook Cherith, where he learned to depend on Him, receiving food and water by providence. When the brook dried up, God directed Elijah…