Also on Rumble – Watch our April 24, 2022 Worship service. It includes singing, announcements, special music, and a sermon by Sohrab Ramtin from Mark 12:13-17.
The Chapel emphasizes the Lord Jesus Christ through Missions, Prayer, and the Word of God.
Mission Valley Community Chapel a Bible believing Christian church, an Open Plymouth Brethren (Christian Brethren) assembly. All leadership is volunteer, enabling the majority of our giving to go to evangelists and missionaries worldwide. There are opportunities to serve for those interested in participating, including outreach, hospitality, and music.
Watch our April 24, 2022 Worship service. It includes singing, announcements, special music, and a sermon by Sohrab Ramtin from Mark 12:13-17.
The hymns we sang this morning were “‘Abba, Father,’ We Approach Thee,” “Lord, Thou Hast Searched Me,” “Standing on the Promises,” and our closing hymn “My Savior First of All.“ our special music was a course from I Peter chapter 1 and 2, “To You Who Believe He is Precious.“
Dr. Sohrab Ramtin top from Mark 12:13-17 on the Lord Jesus Christ being questioned about paying taxes to Caeser. Sohrab noted that the Pharisees and Herodians were enemies, but they came together against Christ. He applied this to enemies who are against the truth of God will unite against the truth of God. He pointed out that the Pharisees would have the theological insight to try to trap Jesus and the Herodian’s would have the political connections to get the Lord in trouble.
Sohrab towards the conclusion said “truth is profound but also simple“ in referring to Jesus‘s response to them. He noted that the God had instituted government, so we should obey them unless they tell us to go against God. He also pointed out that the coins had Caesar’s images on them, but we are in the image of God. The implication is we should give ourselves to God as we should give Caesar’s coins to Caesar.
Tom Cantor also taught on this last week from the parallel passage in the Gospel of Matthew. His teaching was for our adult Sunday school. You can watch it Here.
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Watch our April 24, 2022 adult Sunday school class by Tom Cantor from the Gospel of Matthew 22:23-33.
Tom taught from Matthew 22:23-33, but first he gave a review. He noted that verse 23 starts with “the same day“. Many things happened that day going back to Matthew 21:18. Tom pointed out the interactions Jesus had had previously with different Jewish people. These included where Jesus got his authority (21:23–27), the parable of the two sons (28–32), the parable of the wicked vinedressers (33–46), the parable of the wedding feast (22:1–14), and paying taxes to Caesar (15–22).
Tom made this analogous to a fighter stepping in the ring and waving on all comers to fight him and then kayoing them (John 7:46).
Next, he pointed out there are two resurrections (John 5:28–29), The resurrection of life and the resurrection of condemnation. Tom pointed to John 14:16 to show Jesus is the way, John 11:25 to show that he is the resurrection and John 20:31 to show that we gain life from believing in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Tom Cantor then went on to teach from Matthew 22:23–33 where the Sadducees ask about the resurrection. He made a number of good points including the Lord telling them they did not know the scriptures and this is a warning to us all to study the Bible. God wants us to think and we should come to the Bible setting aside our preconceived beliefs. He then closed with seven lessons we can learn from this passage.
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Watch our April 17, 2022 adult Sunday school class by Tom Cantor from the Gospel of Matthew 22:15-22.
Tom started with a review from Matthew 22:1-14. He went over the parable of the banquet feast. He spoke about the importance of being close in Christ righteousness work versus our own works.
Tom spoke about his interaction with a Jewish rabbi about the Lord Jesus Christ.
Tom then went back and spoke a little more on the parable of building one’s house on the sand or rock (Matthew 7:24–27). He spoke at the important thing was the foundation that is built upon. He gave examples from his time in Loretto, Mexico and Ethiopia. Also, he told a story of a missionary being guided by an African through the jungle. When the missionary asked directions the African said that he should follow him saying, “I am the way.“ In the same way, the Lord Jesus is the one we should follow.
Tom discussed the passage in Matthew 22:15–22. He noted that The Lord Jesus did not fall into the trap set for him. Instead he said that the image on the coin was Caesar’s, so give it to Cesar. By implication, we are made in the image of God (Genesis1: 27), and so we should give ourselves to God.
Palm Sunday Service – Watch on Rumble our April 10, 2022 Worship service.
This includes singing, announcements, special music of a medley of “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” by Charles Wesley and “The Hallelujah Chorus” by George Handel (arranged by Gail Smith). Next, a sermon by retired missionary Sam Burton on the Triumphal Entry of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Gospel.
Also on Rumble, “O My People Remember.” Sorry, I forgot to put this one up on Rumble, so it’s a week late. Watch our April 3, 2022 Worship service including singing, announcements, special music and a sermon by Tom Cantor from Micah 6.
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The Triumphal Entry! Watch our April 10, 2022 Worship service, including singing, announcements, special music of a medley of “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” by Charles Wesley and “The Hallelujah Chorus” by George Handel (arranged by Gail Smith), and a sermon by retired missionary Sam Burton on the Triumphal Entry of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Gospel.
Sam started with “Hosanna, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” Tom P. then read from Matthew 21:1-11 and Psalm 118. Sam then let us in the singing of the song “This is the Day That the Lord has Made” and then prayed. This was our Palm Sunday service. Sam top from this passage. He also referred to other passages such as Isaiah 6:1, Zechariah 9:9, Philippians 2:5-11, and the account of Jesus and Nathaniel in John Chapter 1. He gave application including with the fruit of the spirit from Galatians 5:22–23. Sam concluded with a gospel appeal from John 3:16 and following.
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Watch our April 10, 2022 adult Sunday school class by Tom Cantor from the Gospel of Matthew on the Parable of the Wedding Banquet. Tom taught from Matthew 22:6-13.
Tom taught today on the first second of the Parable of the Wedding Banquet. He discussed this passage and referenced other passages like Luke 15 (the Parable of the Prodigal Son). He spoke how the Lord first went to the Jews and then the gentiles. He said the Gentiles are to make the Jews jealous by our lives in Jesus so they too will turn to Jesus Christ. He noted eternal life is now and friendship with God.
He broke the king’s command to go out into Go, Bid, Find. He then applied this pattern to evangelism. Tom also noted that it was the king who looked over the guests to determine who belonged and who didn’t. He applied this to saying it is God‘s job to determine the final salvation of people. He spoke of gods call and our response, “many are called but few are chosen.” We have to respond in order to be chosen.
Here are free Christian Resources – books and tracts at the Chapel. What’s on the table occasionally changes. In different seasons, we have different things featured. If you come and don’t see what you’re looking for, ask for Paul. We may have it somewhere else.
Free Christian Resources at the Chapel
Here’s a brief description of each of the items available.
Friendship with God Hymnal – This is the hymnal we use. We have more details about it in this Post Here.
Changed by Tom Cantor – This short book is Tom Cantor’s testimony. Tom teachers at the Chapel. For more details and a link to a copy online read This Post.
Cambiado by Tom Cantor – This is Tom’s book Changed in Spanish.
Whosoever Will vs. Fatalism by Tom Cantor – This book presents a Provisionist understanding of salvation (soteriology) that is neither Calvinist nor Arminian. It is commonly called Provisionism. While this is the statement of faith of the Chapel, people with different beliefs attend and participate in ministry. This short book presents God‘s love for all, our need to trust in the Lord Jesus Christ to be saved, and everyone’s ability to respond to God for salvation. It has a number of Bible verses and offers very practical application. You can also read it online at Friendship With God.
More Than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell – This is a popular apologetics book. Christian apologetics is giving reasons to believe. This book center is on the Lord Jesus Christ. You can read more about it On This Post.
Our Daily Bread is a popular daily devotional. It has a daily Bible verse, short devotional, application, prayer, and references for reading though the Bible in a year.
How to Recognize the Messiah: a gospel tract. This presents six prophetic requirements by which the Messiah (Christ) can be identified from the old testament (Hebrew scriptures). It talks about Jesus and presents the gospel.
Why should you believe the Bible? Reasons From Romans: a gospel tract using the epistle to the Romans. It gives seven reasons why to believe, and a seven point “bridge of salvation.”
¿Pro qué debes creer la Biblical. Razones en Romanos: the same gospel track as above but in Spanish.
Have you Heard The Good News? A clear gospel tract
¿Has Oído Las Buenas Nuevas?” The same track as above but in Spanish.
“Passover and Jesus Our Passover Lamb“ by “Grandma Joelee” Chamberlain. This is a Children’s Bible Audios-Stories for Kids free audio. You can listen on SermonAudio
In this audio, first she tells the story of the original Passover in Exodus. Then, she connects this with John the Baptist to the Lord Jesus Christ being “the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.“ She tells of Christ’s crucifixion and relates Passover to it as a type, a “picture-prophecy.”
She then goes on to connect the work of Jesus Christ to the Feast of Unleavened Bread and First Fruits. She develops the number of points and connections in a way that a child can understand and enjoy.
Passover and Jesus Our Passover Lamb
This offers apologetics for kids through fulfilled prophecy and type. It is specifically an Easter apologetic. It can we listen to Jess for enjoyment, part of homeschooling, or other schooling. Many kids like listening to them when they go to bed.
