Small Books Big God: Obadiah
Because God is faithful and just, he will deliver his covenant people from their enemies.
Sermon by Solide Amuli
Small Books Big God: Amos (Part 2) Because of God's generous provision for me, I can live a life of genuine generosity.
Sermon by Pastor Scott Parmenter
Small Books Big God: Amos (Part 1) Because of God's perfect justice, I must repent, change, and trust in His provision
Sermon by Pastor Scott Parmenter
Small Books Big God: Joel - "Because of God's great mercy, I am never too far gone". Preached by Pastor Jose Antonio Alvarez
Sermon Series, Small Books Big God : Hosea part 2 : Because of the loving nature and sacrifice of God, I will walk worthy of my redemption. Sermon by Pastor Scott Parmenter.
Small Books Big God: Hosea (Part 1) "The Graciousness of God Who Seeks and Saves the Lost"
Sermon by Pastor Scott Parmenter
Where Is Your Heart?
(a message on biblical giving).
1 Cor. 16:1-4.
Preached by Pastor Scott Parmenter
"What Can I Possibly Do for the Kingdom of God"
Matthew 9:35-38/1 Cor. 12
Preached by Pastor Scott Parmenter
The Audience of One, preached by Pastor Bogdan Jachym
Stand in Awe ! The Fear of the Lord
Preached by Bill Lockrem on Sunday 7th September 2025
"Comfort, Challenge and Assurance from Jesus' Arrest"
John 18
Preached by Taras Teklovsky - Pastor, Holy Trinity Fellowship
WHEN JESUS ASKS THE QUESTION: Do You Love Me?
John 21:15-19
Today is the final question for the summer, can you believe it? It felt like we just got started and here we are at the end. I believe all the questions were great that Jesus asked which caused us to think deeper about our faith and relationship with Him. Today's final question is really the best way to end. Do you love me? In the Gospel of John this comes at the end after Jesus' resurrection and is in a conversation between Peter and Jesus. If you remember when Jesus was on trial, Peter denied Jesus three times, (just as Jesus predicted), and Peter must have felt totally dejected. So, Jesus has this hard conversation where He asks Peter "do you love", and He asks three times. Peters' response is yes, (three times), and Jesus then calls him to take care of the sheep, (the church). Peter answers "yes", Jesus restores Peter, then Peter does what Jesus asked him to do. He shows that he loves Jesus. So, when you tell Jesus that you love Him, you will show this in your actions, and this flows into every area of your life. This takes good daily examination, which is sometimes hard, but necessary. Think of your life totally surrendered to Jesus in such a way that you show your Love for Him in your daily actions and your love for others. So, Jesus is asking, "Do You Love Me?"
WHEN JESUS ASKS THE QUESTION : But when the Son of Man comes, will He find any faith on the earth? Luke 18:8, preached by Pastor Scott Parmenter.
Will the Son of Man find faith on the earth when He returns? Sounds like a rather ridiculous question as we would believe that He would find faith, right? So, it is good to have some context for this question. This is at the end of a parable concerning prayer that is persistent and by faith. In this parable we will be reminded that God is just and will take care of His people, so no matter the circumstances we need to have faith and keep praying. This type of prayer can be a challenge for us. We live in an instant society, where we expect things to happen within a short span of time. Anything beyond a few days, and we somehow give up on praying. We may come back to it from time to time, but more as an afterthought. Jesus is reminding us in this parable that God will bring an answer in due time, and to not give up for unlike the unjust judge in this parable, God is the exact opposite. For as bad as the judge is, God is just as good, and even more. So, as we examine this question, and look for the answer, the challenge is to see where we are in the story. Listen today and have an open heart to receiving the Word, to not give up on what you are praying for.
WHEN JESUS ASKS THE QUESTION : Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith? Mark 4:40
Preached by Solide Amuli, ICF Elder
WHEN JESUS ASKS THE QUESTION "Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord' and not do what I command?" preached by Ace Guiterrez.
Luke 6:46
"Encountering Faith” by Former ICF Pastor Roy Taylor
WHEN JESUS ASKS THE QUESTION: Are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?
Luke 22:47-48
Sermon by Eleazer Ocampo, ICF Elder
There is a word that we love to use every Sunday when we gather at ICF. This is the word “praise”, and you will see it connected with the word “worship”. Maybe we think that this is just a word that is only connected with singing, and for sure that is a great part of the singing we do here on Sunday, giving praise to Jesus Christ. We often forget that this word “praise” is not just a song, but what we are to do every day as a true believer in Jesus, for praise means to express our thanks to God for what He has done and is doing. Being thankful, showing gratitude to the Lord. It is easy to cry out to the Lord when we are in pain, or in a struggle, and then when the prayer is answered and we are delivered, our prayer life, and “praise”, can drop off to nothing. In today’s question from Jesus, we see this was true for men who were lepers, outcasts, and they were crying out to Jesus for mercy. When they were healed, only one came back shouting praise to God, and worshipping at the feet of Jesus. Giving great thanks. It seems to be a part of the human condition that when things are going great, we simply forget to give thanks to God. For today, let’s find a way to fix this, for I believe that a thankful heart to God, and a voice of praise, is not only pleasing to God, but necessary for us to feel complete as a child of God.
WHEN JESUS ASKS THE QUESTION : Do you believe this, (that I am the resurrection and the life)?
In this message, we pause and reflect on three powerful words: resurrection, life, and believe. These aren’t just religious terms—they’re at the very heart of what Jesus says about Himself. When He spoke to Martha after her brother Lazarus died, He didn’t just say He could give resurrection—He said He is the Resurrection and the Life.
Think about that. Jesus has power over life and death. He doesn’t just offer hope—He is our hope. And the question He asked Martha is the same one He asks each of us: Do you believe this?
Believing isn’t just saying the words or agreeing in your head. It’s putting your full trust in Jesus. That kind of faith starts with a simple “Yes Lord, I believe,” just like Martha said. But it continues through life’s ups and downs—even when you find yourself asking, “Lord, where were You?”
The prayer is that you’ll come to the same place Martha did—fully trusting that Jesus can do all things. So wherever you are in your journey today, hold on to this truth: Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life. And as the song goes... don’t stop believing.
WHEN JESUS ASKS THE QUESTION : Which is easier to say: Your sins are forgiven, or take up your bed and walk?
Preached by Brother Steve Dalros
Jesus’ question, “Which is easier to say: ‘Your sins are forgiven’ or ‘Take up your bed and walk?’” shows that spiritual truths, even though we can’t see them, can still be known for sure. Healing someone is something you can see happen right away, but forgiving sins is something inside a person and invisible. Jesus uses miracles to show He has the power to forgive sins and to help people understand spiritual truth. This reminds us that not everything true is always something we can see or touch.
The Bible says we can know spiritual truth through faith, feeling the Holy Spirit’s presence, and seeing how it changes our lives. Jesus invites us to trust in Him and the deeper truths He teaches—truths that are proven by His coming back to life and felt inside by those who believe. Knowing spiritual things doesn’t always come from proof you can show others, but from a real, personal connection with God. Jesus shows us we can both believe and know for sure.