Grace Hour Broadcast

Today, we turn our attention to the subject of Self-Denial as part of our reflections in this season of Lent. In Lent, Christians dedicate more time to fasting, prayer, introspection and self-discipline in an effort to more closely mirror the life of Jesus. Reverend Omar Morrison is the Pastor of First Missionary Church in Jamaica.

In Jamaica, February is observed as Black History Month. Although the month has passed, I invite you to consider with me some thoughts on Black History as we reflect on a few verses from Numbers chapter 13. Reverend Omar Morrison is the Pastor of First Missionary Church in Jamaica.

Today we conclude our series on the theme of the Missionary Church Association in Jamaica for 2024. In past episodes, we reviewed the work of Biblical revival leaders. Today we will look at how leadership can have an impact, negatively or positively, on the achievement of the desired outcome. Our reference passage is Numbers 12:1-16. Reverend Jacob McLean is the Chairman of The Missionary Church Association in Jamaica and Pastor of Hampton Green Missionary Church in Jamaica.

This week we continue the series on the theme of the Missionary Church Association in Jamaica for 2024. Today we focus on the leadership development process. We saw earlier that when Moses told Jethro he was called to be a leader by God, Jethro affirmed and blessed him. Today, we will again see the impact of Jethro in the development of Moses' leadership for him to be effective (Exodus 18:1-26). Reverend Jacob McLean is the Chairman of The Missionary Church Association in Jamaica and Pastor of Hampton Green Missionary Church in Jamaica.

This week we continue the series on the theme of the Missionary Church Association in Jamaica for 2024. God affirms leaders in many ways. In the case of Jeremiah, He did it Himself. He affirmed Moses through others, and He does this for other leaders whom He calls. Reverend Jacob McLean is the Chairman of The Missionary Church Association in Jamaica and Pastor of Hampton Green Missionary Church in Jamaica.

We are continuing the series on the theme of the Missionary Church Association in Jamaica for 2024. Experiencing revival is the longing and passion of all Christians who desire to be effective in carrying out the mandate of our Lord, Jesus Christ, given in The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). Reverend Jacob McLean is the Chairman of The Missionary Church Association in Jamaica and Pastor of Hampton Green Missionary Church in Jamaica.

In this episode, we continue exploring aspects of the Missionary Church Association in Jamaica's theme for 2024. Last week we focused on the condition of the heart. Today we will focus on a heart-related matter. The big question is "Do you have a Servant Heart?". Our primary reference is Philippians 2:5-11. Reverend Jacob McLean is the Chairman of The Missionary Church Association in Jamaica and Pastor of Hampton Green Missionary Church in Jamaica.

In today's episode, we continue to focus on the theme of the Missionary Church Association in Jamaica for 2024. Today, let us consider the fact that God is looking for leaders who will stand in the gap, and He has specific requirements for those persons. One such key requirement is the condition of our "hearts". Reverend Jacob McLean is the Chairman of The Missionary Church Association in Jamaica and Pastor of Hampton Green Missionary Church in Jamaica.

Today we continue to focus on the theme of the Missionary Church Association in Jamaica for 2024. The theme is based on the premise that although revival is a work of God, and through the power of the Holy Spirit, effective leadership is a vital and necessary requirement. Reverend Jacob McLean is the Chairman of The Missionary Church Association in Jamaica and Pastor of Hampton Green Missionary Church in Jamaica.

Last Monday we entered the New Year 2024. I pray we will have a blessed New Year. The year we have just left behind was marked with many challenges, both locally and internationally. As we face this new year, the words of Jesus should resound in our ears, "I will build my church and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it". Reverend Jacob McLean is the Chairman of The Missionary Church Association in Jamaica and Pastor of Hampton Green Missionary Church in Jamaica.

Mankind, over the centuries, anticipates that when a new year comes it will bring a change to their lives. The story of the healing of the lame man is a story about a man who also anticipated a change in his life, John 5:1-15. We are not told in scripture what brought Jesus to the Pool of Bethesda, but as God, He knew there were people there who were sick and diseased. They were waiting for a miracle in their lives, for a change to come. Whatever your experience was in this year, Jesus sees and knows it. He can make a change in your life. Reverend Dianne Lewis is the Pastor of the Mike Town and Sweden Missionary Churches in Jamaica.

Good morning and Merry Christmas to you all. Today we reflect on Matthew 1:21 "And she shall bring forth a Son, and thou shalt call His name Jesus: for He shall save His people from their sins". As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are reminded by the Christmas story that when the angel spoke to Joseph he told him "You must call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins". Today, in our festive season, you can receive abundant life because He came to save us from our sins. Are you willing to accept Him as your Lord and Saviour? Reverend Dianne Lewis is the Pastor of the Mike Town and Sweden Missionary Churches in Jamaica.

Welcome back to our study on the churches in Revelation. As we continue, we are still listening to what the Spirit has to say as these messages are also for us even though they were written to the churches back then. Today we look at the church of Philadelphia, Revelation 3:7-13. The church of Philadelphia was the youngest of the seven churches and was located in a center of Greek civilization. Jesus, in describing Himself to the church as holy is reminding them and us of what manner of people we ought to be. How do we measure ourselves as a church? Do we measure ourselves by whether or not we are living by God's Word? Reverend Dianne Lewis is the Pastor of the Mike Town and Sweden Missionary Churches in Jamaica.

We continue our reflections on the churches in the Book of Revelation. We are still listening to what the Spirit has to say to the churches for these messages are also for us even though they were written to the churches back then. Today we look at the congregation of Sardis. Our reference is Revelation 3:1-6. Ancient Sardis was a very important city. It was a center for trade and also a military center because of its strategic location. However, at this time, the church, like the city, was but a shadow of its former splendour, alive in name only. The message to Sardis is a warning to all churches. What drives us as a church? As a congregation? Are we dead or alive? Reverend Dianne Lewis is the Pastor of the Mike Town and Sweden Missionary Churches in Jamaica.

As we continue our reflections on Jesus in the Book of Revelation, today we look at the congregation of Thyatira. Our reference is Revelation 2:18-29. Thyatira was the smallest of the seven cities. So the longest letter to the seven churches was written to the church in the smallest city. We see our Saviour using His title that emphasizes His deity. When false teachers come to deny the deity of our Lord and Saviour, let us take a firm stand in the belief of who our Lord is. We too should be recognised by God for our service and our love.

Today, as we continue our reflections on Jesus in the Book of Revelation, we look at His message to the church at Pergamum. Our reference is Revelation 2:12-17. How are we in the face of testing and trials of our own personal lives? Does our faith wane? Do we want to get away from the church and from Christ? How do we respond? Or are you like the believers in the church at Pergamum? Do you remain faithful and true?

Today, we continue our reflections on Jesus in the Book of Revelation. In this episode, we look at the church at Smyrna. Our reference is Revelation 3:1-13. Smyrna was a large, beautiful and proud city. a centre of learning and culture. Once a year the Roman citizens (including the Christians) were required to burn incense on an altar to Ceaser and be certified as having accomplished this (idolatry). We live in an ever-changing world. What is presented for us to do by the law that goes against the very grain of God's word?

Today, we continue our look at Jesus in the Book of Revelation. For this episode, we focus on the church of Ephesus. Our reference is Revelation 3:1-13. In Revelation 1:20 we are told Christ walked in the midst of the seven gold lampstands. These lampstands represent the seven churches. He goes on to highlight certain things about the Church of Ephesus, commending them, but also criticizing them for losing their first love.

Today, we look at the introduction of Jesus in the Book of Revelation. In the coming weeks, we will also look at His activities in some of the churches. In Revelation 1 verse 5 we have three great titles ascribed to Jesus Christ, The Faithful Witness, the Firstborn from the dead, and the Ruler of kings on earth. Have you met this Faithful Witness?

This month, we looked at some of the parables Jesus used in His ministry and the key lessons we can learn from them in these times. As we close, today we examine the "Parable of The Weeds". Many today may be asking the question "Why is there evil in the world?" While we may have answers from different vantage points, we often look to the Bible to try and answer this question. The Bible does not say why evil exists, but it does offer the solace that one day it will be defeated.