New England Teen Challenge

Brother Dave and some of the men from Teen Challenge New England’s New Haven house came to Gospel Light to share testimonies and song with us.   This week’s podcast is their presentation, and testimonies of several of the men.

Do Not Compromise - Anna Cruz

Anna Cruz talks about not compromising in the face of current events

A Good Father - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

Pastor Pedro's Father's Day Message

1 John 3:1

I. A Good Father Looks After the Best Interest of His Family

Romans 8:32 Galatians 4:6-7 Philippians 2:4

II. A Good Father Disciplines His Children

Hebrews 12:4-11 Romans 3:19-20 Gal. 3:23-25

Eph. 2:4-5

III. A Good Father Points His Children in the Right Direction

Proverbs 19:20-21 Psalms 32:

The Feast of Weeks - Karol Joseph

Karol Joseph of Jews for Jesus explains the connection between Pentecost and the Feast of Weeks.

Keep Moving Forward – Just A-S-K God - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

I. ASK

Matthew 7:7-8 2 Chronicles 7:14

Psalm 66:18 Isaiah 1:15 Proverbs 15:29 Psalms 34:15

1 John 1:9

II. SEEK

Psalms 70:4 Psalms 105:4 Proverbs 8:17

Hebrews 11:6

III. KNOCK

1 John 5:14-15 Mark 9:28-29

Conclusion

1 Cor. 12:26

The Proverbs 31 Woman - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

Proverbs 31:10-31

Matthew 5:48 

1. She is a Godly Woman (v.30)

2. She is a Wife of Noble Character (v.10 & 25)

3. She is Completely Trustworthy (v.11 & 12)

4. She is Diligent & Hardworking (v.13, 15, 25, 27)

5. She is Wise (v.16)

6. She is Generous (v.20)

Deut. 15:11 Proverbs 31:9 Luke 6:38

7. She is Gracious with Her Words (v.26)

Prov. 1:8 Luke 6:45

Tithing: Do We Give It to God? - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

What is the Tithe? 

Deuteronomy 14:22-29

Psalm 24:1

Leviticus 27:30

Definition:  Setting aside a tenth of what you have produced from your labor to give back for the Lord’s work. 

Example of a man who trusted with his tithe: Jacob

Genesis 28:1-18

Tithing in the New Testament

Matthew 23:23  and Luke 11:42

Tithing as a form of Worship

Abraham : Genesis 14:18-20

Corinthians 8:1-5

Five reasons people don’t tithe: 

1)Don’t believe it’s a New Testament principle  (Luke 11:42)

2)One can’t bring themselves to Trust God (Lack of Faith)  (Mal. 3:10)

3)The person doesn’t fear God  (Eccl. 8:12)

4)Haven’t been taught (Ignorance)  (Prov. 3:9)

5)Money is their god (Luke 16:13)

Put God First!

Matthew 6:33

  But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.