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The Mission Church / Sunday 9-8-2024 9:45 Service by Pastor David Menard
- Sep 8, 2024Daniel 8:1-27, Preview of the Antichrist
Daniel 8:1-27, Preview of the AntichristDaniel 8, Preview of the AntichristIn a world where evil often seems to prevail, have you ever wondered how God’s sovereignty fits into the chaos? Today, as we explore Daniel 8, we take a deep dive into the prophetic vision of Antiochus Epiphanes—a tyrannical ruler who serves as a foreshadowing of the Antichrist to come. This message exposes the intense persecution faced by God’s people and the horrifying acts carried out by Antiochus, all while pointing to the ultimate victory of God’s eternal kingdom. Through this vivid prophecy, we gain a clearer understanding of how God’s plan unfolds, even in the midst of evil.How do we, as believers, stand firm when truth is being cast down all around us? Listen to this sermon by Pastor David Menard to examine how the story of Antiochus challenges us to uphold God’s truth in a world that seeks to corrupt it. You’ll discover the importance of perseverance, faith, and standing boldly in the face of adversity, knowing that God’s kingdom will prevail. This message will strengthen your trust in the reliability of God’s Word and give you hope in the midst of difficult times.
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We invite you to join us every Sunday at 8:00, 9:45 & 11:30We care about People.
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The Mission Church / Sunday 9-8-2024 9:45 Service by Pastor David Menard
825 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008
We care about People.
We value Relationships.
We worship Jesus.
The Mission Church / Sunday 8-18-2024 9:45 Service by Pastor David Menard
825 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008
We care about People.
We value Relationships.
We worship Jesus.
The Mission Church / Sunday 8-4-2024 9:45 Service by Pastor David Menard
825 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008
We care about People.
We value Relationships.
We worship Jesus.
The Mission Church / Sunday 7-28-2024 9:45 Service by Pastor David Menard
825 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008
We care about People.
We value Relationships.
We worship Jesus.
The Mission Church / Sunday 7-7-2024 9:45 Service by Pastor David Menard
825 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008
We care about People.
We value Relationships.
We worship Jesus.
The Mission Church / Sunday 7-1-2024 9:45 Service by Pastor David Menard
825 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008
We care about People.
We value Relationships.
We worship Jesus.
The Mission Church / Sunday 6-23-2024 9:45 Service by Pastor David Menard
This introduction explores the astonishing prophecies God gave to Daniel about future world events. The book of Daniel reveals God's desire for a deep, personal connection with us, His people. Therefore, God has provided us with his Word so that we can truly know his mind, heart, and will. Secondly, God has given us prophecy to provide proof that His Word (the Bible) is indeed of divine origin and therefore a trustworthy foundation on which to build our lives. Daniel's unwavering commitment to living for God, despite worldly temptations, exemplifies the rich rewards of maintaining our spiritual identity in God.
825 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008
We care about People.
We value Relationships.
We worship Jesus.
The Mission Church / Sunday 6-2-2024 9:45 Service by Pastor David Menard
Tune in as we dive deep into the insightful teachings of 2 Samuel 6. In this powerful message, we explore the profound truth that worship is not just a mere ritual but a heartfelt human response to God's saving acts and His majestic character. From obedience to humility, offering to fervent praise through singing, worship encompasses a diverse range of authentic expressions. Discover how worship is the reverent response of creation to the all-encompassing magnificence of God, drawing us closer to His presence as we seek to honor and glorify Him with our lives. Tune in to this transformative discussion and be inspired to cultivate a worshipful heart that resonates with Jesus.
825 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008
We care about People.
We value Relationships.
We worship Jesus.
The Mission Church / Sunday 6-2-2024 9:45 Service by Pastor David Menard
In this special episode we delve into the true essence of worship and its multifaceted nature. Join us as we explore how worship transcends mere rituals, encompassing a range of activities that draw us closer to God. We'll discuss the importance of obedience to God's Word, the profound act of bowing down in humility, the significance of bringing offerings to God, and the power of singing fervent praises and adoration. Discover how each of these elements contributes to a deeper, more meaningful worship experience and strengthens your relationship with Jesus.
825 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008
We care about People.
We value Relationships.
We worship Jesus.
The Mission Church / Sunday 5-26-2024 9:45 Service by Pastor David Menard
Join us for an inspiring sermon as we explore four essential points for a strong spiritual foundation. Learn how to build your life on holy faith, ensuring that your beliefs and actions are rooted in the truth of God's word. Discover the power of praying in the Holy Spirit, and how this practice can deepen your relationship with God. Understand the importance of keeping yourself in the love of God, remaining steadfast in His grace and mercy. Finally, embrace the call to bring others to Jesus, sharing the transformative love and salvation found in Christ. Let these teachings guide you in growing a vibrant and resilient faith.
825 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008
We care about People.
We value Relationships.
We worship Jesus.
The Mission Church / Sunday 5-19-2024 9:45 Service by Pastor David Menard
Jude teaches us that our eternal security in Jesus, and our human responsibility to live by faith, are working together, hand-in-hand; to the glory of God. Therefore, Jude instructs us to "build up our lives on our most holy faith." Many wrongly believe this means we are to "have more faith" or to "believe more," as the false teachers often instruct. Pastor David teaches us the proper way to "build up our lives on our most holy faith" and he gives us four practical steps to live a life that embraces this Divine calling.
Jude also tells us to: "keep ourselves in the love of God." This doesn't mean trying to earn God's favor, which we already have in Christ. We'll learn that "Keeping ourselves in the love of God" is living with a daily awareness of God's love, grace, and mercy which are new for us every morning as we abide in Jesus Christ. Therefore, even when we stumble or fall our salvation is secure because Jesus is the Lord of our life. Enjoy this teaching on Jude 1:20-25, Perseverance of the Saints.825 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008
We care about People.
We value Relationships.
We worship Jesus.
The Mission Church / Sunday 5-12-2024 9:45 Service by Pastor David Menard
825 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008
We care about People.
We value Relationships.
We worship Jesus.
The Mission Church / Sunday Sunday 4-28-2024 9:45 Service by Pastor David Menard.
It is Finished: Luke 22 - Good Friday. Why do we call the Friday Jesus was nailed to the cross "good?" It's difficult to fathom the thirty-six hour period Jesus went through, but Luke 22-23 provides incredible detail of His road to the cross. Beatings, illegal trials, scourging and cruel mocking all marked the night and early morning of Jesus' final day. Worst of all was that Jesus who knew no sin bore the sins of many and exchanged His life for the worst of sinners by enduring God's wrath against sin. Don't miss a powerful message from Pastor David Menard leading us to understand why Good Friday is more than just the day Jesus died on the cross!
"Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered him, “Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?” Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered You to me. What have You done?” Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here.” Pilate therefore said to Him, “Are You a king then?” Jesus answered, “You say rightly that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.” Pilate said to Him, “What is truth?” And when he had said this, he went out again to the Jews, and said to them, “I find no fault in Him at all.”
John 18:33–38 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/jhn/18/33-38/s_1015033
When we fail to STAND FOR TRUTH WE DENY JESUS
JESUS IS SILENT if we come to Him with wrong motives
"For He made Him (Jesus) who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him."
"In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins."
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Jude’s first example of THE APOSTATE’S HORRIFIC FATE: UNBELIEVING ISRAEL
Jude’s second example of THE APOSTATES HORRIFIC FATE: FALLEN ANGELS
Satan’s Goal? TO DESTROY GOD’S PROMISED PLAN OF SALVATION: That the Messiah would come through a human lineage
But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD. This is the genealogy of Noah. Noah was a just man, perfect in his generations."
Genesis 6:8–9 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/gen/6/8-9/s_6008
"God did not spare the angels who sinned, but cast them down to hell (Tartarus, Abyssou) and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved for judgment."
2 Peter 2:4 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/2pe/2/4/s_1158004
"Jesus asked him (demon possessed man) saying, 'What is your name?' And he said, 'Legion,' because many demons had entered him. And they begged Jesus that He would not command them to go out into the abyss."
The angels suffered ruin because THEY EXALTED THEIR WILL OVER GOD’S WILL
"Then the fifth angel sounded: and I saw a star fallen from heaven to the earth. To him was given the key to the bottomless pit (Abyssou). And he opened the bottomless pit, and smoke arose out of the pit like the smoke of a great furnace. So the sun and the air were darkened because of the smoke of the pit. Then out of the smoke locusts came upon the earth. And to them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power. They were commanded not to harm the grass of the earth, or any green thing, or any tree, but only those men who do not have the seal of God on their foreheads. And they were not given authority to kill them, but to torment them for five months. Their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it strikes a man. In those days men will seek death and will not find it; they will desire to die, and death will flee from them."
Revelation 9:1–6 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/rev/9/1-6/s_1176001
Jude warns us of the HYPER SPIRITUAL BEHAVIORS of the APOSTATES
"...Those who walk according to the flesh, in the lust of uncleanness, despise authority. They are presumptuous and self-willed. They are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries (high ranking spiritual beings), whereas angels, who are greater in power and might, do not bring a reviling accusation against them before the Lord. But these (people), like natural brute beasts made to be caught and destroyed, speak evil of the things they do not understand, and (they) will utterly perish in their own corruption."
2 Peter 2:10–12 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/2pe/2/10-12/s_1158010
The best practice in spiritual battles is to RUN TO KING JESUS
"Then some of the itinerant Jewish exorcists took it upon themselves to call the name of the Lord Jesus over those who had evil spirits, saying, 'We exorcise you by the Jesus whom Paul preaches.' Also there were seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, who did so. And the evil spirit answered and said, 'Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?' Then the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, overpowered them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded."
Acts 19:13–16 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/act/19/13-16/s_1037013
"Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross...
Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
Philippians 2:5–11 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/phl/2/5-11/s_1105005
Three common paths of apostasy:
1. The way of Cain
2. The error of Balaam for profit
3. The rebellion of Korah
The way of Cain - Genesis 4
The way of Cain is: COMING TO GOD ON MY OWN TERMS instead of God’s terms
"And God said to Balaam, 'You shall not go with them. You shall not curse the people (Israel), for they are blessed.'"
Numbers 22:12 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/num/22/12/s_139012
Jude 1:5-6 - The Dangers of Apostasy (Part 1). What is the biggest threat to our faith, to our churches, and to our nation? Many might think our greatest threat is terrorism, persecution, or a new political concern. Nevertheless, the greatest danger we face individually, in our churches, and as a nation is apostasy. Apostasy is the direct result of Biblical illiteracy, and it causes families and nations to unravel. Jude, the brother of Jesus, teaches God’s people to combat apostasy by building a deep and abiding relationship with Jesus to truly know the goodness of God! Pastor David Menard’s message from Jude will deeply impact your understanding of how the greatness of your faith is not found in your own strength, instead it is found in the loving kindness of God.
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Jude’s first example of THE APOSTATE’S HORRIFIC FATE: UNBELIEVING ISRAEL
"But the men who had gone up with him said, “We are not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we.” 32 And they gave the children of Israel a bad report of the land which they had spied out..."
Numbers 13:31-32 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/num/13/31-32/s_130031
'So all the congregation lifted up their voices and cried, and the people wept that night. And all the children of Israel complained against Moses and Aaron, and the whole congregation said to them, “If only we had died in the land of Egypt! Or if only we had died in this wilderness! Why has the LORD brought us to this land to fall by the sword, that our wives and children should become victims? Would it not be better for us to return to Egypt?” So they said to one another, “Let us select a leader and return to Egypt.”'
Numbers 14:1-4 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/num/14/1-4/s_131001
"Then the LORD said to Moses: “How long will these people reject Me? And how long will they not believe Me, with all the signs which I have performed among them?"
Numbers 14:11 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/num/14/11/s_131011
When we know God WE TRUST HIS LOVINGKINDNESS TO US
"But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."
Hebrews 11:6 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/heb/11/6/s_1144006
"Faith is like a window. The point of a window is to allow us to see through it - and to let light into the room! Faith allows us to see our situation and our own weakness in light of God who is powerful, holy, and loving."
- NT WRIGHT, Small Faith - Great God
Jude’s second example of THE APOSTATES HORRIFIC FATE: FALLEN ANGELS
"God did not spare the angels who sinned, but cast them down to hell (Tartarus, Abyssou) and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved for judgment."
2 Peter 2:4 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/2pe/2/4/s_1158004
"Jesus asked him (demon possessed man) saying, 'What is your name?' And he said, 'Legion,' because many demons had entered him. And they begged Jesus that He would not command them to go out into the abyss."
Luke 8:30–31 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/luk/8/30-31/s_981030
The angels suffered ruin because THEY EXALTED THEIR WILL OVER GOD’S WILL
Revelation 9:1–6 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/rev/9/1-6/s_1176001
"Then the fifth angel sounded: and I saw a star fallen from heaven to the earth. To him was given the key to the bottomless pit (Abyssou). And he opened the bottomless pit, and smoke arose out of the pit like the smoke of a great furnace. So the sun and the air were darkened because of the smoke of the pit. Then out of the smoke locusts came upon the earth. And to them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power. They were commanded not to harm the grass of the earth, or any green thing, or any tree, but only those men who do not have the seal of God on their foreheads. And they were not given authority to kill them, but to torment them for five months. Their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it strikes a man. In those days men will seek death and will not find it; they will desire to die, and death will flee from them."
Jude warns us of the HYPER SPIRITUAL BEHAVIORS of the APOSTATES
"...Those who walk according to the flesh, in the lust of uncleanness, despise authority. They are presumptuous and self-willed. They are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries (high ranking spiritual beings), whereas angels, who are greater in power and might, do not bring a reviling accusation against them before the Lord. But these (people), like natural brute beasts made to be caught and destroyed, speak evil of the things they do not understand, and (they) will utterly perish in their own corruption."
God’s Grace is Mind-blowing
THE GREATEST THREAT TO CHRISTIANITY IS APOSTASY, Not Persecution
CONTEND EARNESTLY FOR THE FAITH WHICH WAS ONCE AND FOR ALL DELIVERED TO THE SAINTS - Jude 1:3
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Jude’s first example of THE APOSTATE’S HORRIFIC FATE: UNBELIEVING ISRAEL
They perished because of their UNBELIEF in the GOODNESS OF GOD
When we know God WE TRUST HIS LOVINGKINDNESS TO US
Jude’s second example of THE APOSTATES HORRIFIC FATE: FALLEN ANGELS
The angels perished because they EXALTED THEIR WILL OVER GOD’S WILL
"Then the fifth angel sounded: and I saw a star fallen from heaven to the earth. To him was given the key to the bottomless pit (Abyssou). And he opened the bottomless pit, and smoke arose out of the pit like the smoke of a great furnace. So the sun and the air were darkened because of the smoke of the pit. Then out of the smoke locusts came upon the earth. And to them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power. They were commanded not to harm the grass of the earth, or any green thing, or any tree, but only those men who do not have the seal of God on their foreheads. And they were not given authority to kill them, but to torment them for five months. Their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it strikes a man. In those days men will seek death and will not find it; they will desire to die, and death will flee from them."
Negative talk in our head is something we all must LEARN TO DEAL WITH
How human wisdom deals with the negative talk in our head:
1: ANAESTHETIZE THE INNER VOICE
"If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it."
Matthew 16:24–25 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/mat/16/24-25/s_945024
THE PURPOSE OF OUR INNER VOICE
"For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified. For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature (conscience) do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus."
Romans 2:13–16 ESV https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/2/13-16/s_1048013
THE CORRUPTION OF OUR INNER VOICE
"For it is written: ‘He (God) shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you (protect you).’"
Luke 4:10 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/luk/4/10/s_977010
"The great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, 'Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.'"
Revelation 12:9–11 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/rev/12/9-11/s_1179009
Our conscience must always be SUBORDINATED TO SCRIPTURE
How the Bible instructs us to deal with OUR INNER VOICE
For though we walk in the flesh WE DO NOT FIGHT OUR BATTLES ACCORDING TO THE FLESH
PULLING DOWN STRONGHOLDS
Bring every thought into CAPTIVITY to the obedience of Christ
Do you love Me? - John 21
There’s an ongoing struggle taking place in us: GOD DIRECTED LIFE? SELF DIRECTED LIFE?
A self-directed life leads us to Futility
Life is found when we love Jesus and surrender our will to His
THE SELF-DIRECTED MAN CANNOT PERCEIVE JESUS CALLING HIM
A LIFE SURRENDERED TO JESUS’ DIRECTION LEADS TO ABUNDANCE
Jesus has everything you are searching for
DO YOU LOVE ME MORE THAN THESE?
PETER WAS TOUCHING THE SUBLIME
Questions Jesus Asked - Part 5. Trying to find worth from our own success is a wearisome pursuit. Yet we all do it. The religious leaders Jesus faced were no different. Their worth was threatened by Jesus' wisdom and growing popularity. Controlled by jealousy, they employ a sinister plan to trap Jesus. Perceiving their wickedness, Jesus does not argue. Instead, He asks a question that renders the Pharisees speechless. Jesus reminds them they are created in the image of God (Imago Dei) and therefore have intrinsic worth. You too will find your worth as you enjoy this profound discussion on: The Questions Jesus Asked.
Show Me a denarius (coin). Whose image and inscription does it have? Luke 20:2
Questions Jesus asked:
What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine and go to the mountains to seek the one that is straying?
Matthew 18:12, Luke 15
Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’?
