Messages

Topic
Speaker
Year
Teresa Shirley Gray Teresa Shirley Gray

The Pentateuch and God's Vineyard Israel

What is the Pentateuch and how does it connect to the New Testament? In this service overview, we explore the first five books of Moses as the essential foundation for God’s redemptive story and examine how they intertwine with Isaiah's prophetic parable of Israel as God's carefully tended vineyard. Discover how these Old Testament promises find their ultimate fulfillment in Jesus as the True Vine, offering a profound look at how the Law and the Gospel join together to bring about redemption and life.

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Teresa Shirley Gray Teresa Shirley Gray

Renewal - King David

What does it mean to experience true renewal? In this service overview, we look at King David’s "Nathan moment" as a blueprint for genuine repentance—moving past the desire to simply look better and instead seeking a total transformation from the inside out. From there, we explore a powerful and distinctive scriptural promise: the hope of the immortal life of the mortal body. Discover how God’s promise to cleanse and quicken our physical forms, spirit, soul, and body, sets a profound foundation for our faith and sets it apart from the salvation of the soul alone.

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Teresa Shirley Gray Teresa Shirley Gray

The Hope of the Immortal Life of the Mortal Body

Part of the seminar Exploring the Beliefs of the Christian Israelite Church.

This presentation covered:

What happens to us when Jesus Christ returns - spirit, soul and body?

Reflections on what the Bible teaches about the different parts of our being and the hope it offers for those alive and those resurrected, including the different glories described in Scripture.

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Teresa Shirley Gray Teresa Shirley Gray

Mini-message: God is looking for a Bride for His Son

God is looking for a Bride for His Son

Enjoy this short message on the parallels between Isaac and Rebekah, and Jesus Christ and His Bride. God is looking for a Bride for His Son!. This extract from a broader message on light and darkness considers how God is light and that He wants His light reflected in the Bride of the Lamb.

Message length 15:14

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Teresa Shirley Gray Teresa Shirley Gray

Light and Darkness

Light and Darkness

In seeing God around us we consider the topic of light and darkness. How is light and darknes reflected in the Scriptures, what do they represent literally and symbolically, what role does light play in the new Jerusalem, and where does it fit in God’s master plan including for the Israelites?

Join us as we explore this insightful topic and learn more about the significance of light and darkness and how it reflects God, his son Jesus Christ and His Bride.

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Teresa Shirley Gray Teresa Shirley Gray

Shimei - Cursing and Grace

Shimei - Cursing and Grace

This message traces the story of Shimei, who cursed King David during his flight from Absalom, and David’s surprising response of humility and restraint. Exploring 2 Samuel 16 and 19, and 1 Kings 2, we see the complexity of David’s actions and are invited to reflect on how we respond when wronged.

Drawing on Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:48, “Be ye therefore perfect…”, and supported by passages from Luke 6 and Romans 12, the message challenges us to grow in grace, mercy, and spiritual maturity. More than moral improvement, it points to the Christian Israelite Church’s hope that God is preparing a people, complete in character, for immortality in His Kingdom.

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Teresa Shirley Gray Teresa Shirley Gray

Knowledge, Understanding and Wisdom: A Biblical Perspective

Knowledge, Understanding and Wisdom: A Biblical Perspective

Discover the biblical hierarchy of learning—knowledge, understanding, and wisdom—and how godly wisdom differs from worldly wisdom. Learn how Scripture guides us in seeking wisdom through prayer, reflection, and a deeper relationship with God. Explore how wisdom is connected to God’s promises for immortal life and reflect on how we can pursue these promises in our own lives.

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Teresa Shirley Gray Teresa Shirley Gray

David’s Vision: Lessons from the Temple

In this uplifting message from 1 Chronicles 28-29, we delve into David’s vision for the Temple and the guidance he gave to Solomon. Reflect on the significance of the Temple as a representation of our bodies as God's holy dwelling and be encouraged to pursue a deeper relationship with God, serve with purpose, and embrace a spirit of generosity.

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