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Pastor Thom Keller

Matthew 13:31-32 Part 1

June 17, 2024

What is the kingdom of heaven like? For that matter what is the kingdom of Heaven? Is it something that you’re a part of – or that you desire to be a part of? What role do you and God’s word play in all this? For answers join pastor Thom Keller in Matthew chapter thirteen as he explores the Parable of the Mustard Seed. 

References: Matthew 13:31-32

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Living life to the full and with few regrets, no doubt that’s your desire!  But is it an attainable goal? Today on Study The Word we’ll explore what the bible says about all that. We’re going through the gospel of Matthew and in chapter thirteen we encounter the parable of the soils. 
June 14, 2024
Why do so many, it seems, learn the truth but don’t continue in it? Today’s Study The Word will help provide clarity to that all to common experience.  In the parable of the soils we’re given insight to the differing responses to the gospel. 
June 13, 2024
It’s been said the way to a person’s heart is through their bruises.  It’s important to be sensitive to the hurts of those around us.  Today we’ll begin a teaching dealing with an extremely difficult issue that’s so seldom talked about. And that is ministering to hard hearts, that through no fault of their own, have been hardened by the lies and abuse of others. 
June 12, 2024
The gospel is the power of God unto salvation and we can have a great confidence in its power to save.  The gospel is powerful so it begs the question why do some receive the word and others reject it? The problem isn’t with the Word – it’s the heart. Mathew chapter thirteen reveals this to us. 
June 11, 2024
Its been well said that if you only feed the sheep but don’t warn them of the dangers  you’re only fattening them up for the kill. To be healthy and safe we need both teaching and warning. And today’s Study The Word will provide both. 
June 10, 2024
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June 8, 2024
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June 7, 2024
Man today judges God but one day God will judge man. Man has his opinions about the justice and judgment of God, but God’s judgment will be just because Jesus is the judge. Today the popular view is that just about everyone goes to heaven but Jesus speaks of some who will have a different view than the popular one. How worthy is the world of judgment and how to escape it? For some answers join pastor Thom in Matthew chapter twelve and verse forty-one.
June 6, 2024
Heaven is not simply a destination it’s also a motivation. If heaven is real, and it is, what about the alternative?  In Matthew chapter twelve verse forty – Jesus validities the story of Jonah. His answer has been the source of some controversy, concerning death and hell, which we’ll explore on today’s broadcast. 
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The book of Ruth is more than just a God ordained love story, although it is certainly that as well.  It reveals the extent of God’s kindness and grace. He accepted Ruth, once an outcast, into his chosen people, and went on to  honor her by  allowing King David and Jesus to be born of her lineage.  Pastor Thom explores the life of Ruth in his 13 message series entitled, Experience Hope in the Life of Ruth.  Request your copy today, on USB flash drive or CD, for a gift  of $25 or more.

About Study the Word

Study the Word is a radio ministry of Calvary Chapel Lebanon, Pennsylvania. It features the teaching ministry of pastor Thom Keller.  As we go verse by verse through the Scriptures, our hearts desire is to encourage you to not only Study the Word, but seek to follow God and obey His Word.

About Pastor Thom Keller

Thom began teaching an inner-city Bible study in 1995. That love of teaching God’s word eventually led to the formation of Calvary Chapel Lebanon in October, 2001, with about 50 people meeting in an old hardware store. Our church ministry and philosophy centers on teaching God’s word chapter by chapter, verse by verse.

Prior to pastoring, Thom was president and general manager of Keller Brothers Ford, a third-generation family business that began in 1921.  After 8 years of bi-vocational ministry, in 2009, Thom sold the business and became a full-time pastor.

Thom and his wife, Sue, live near Schaefferstown. Thom and Sue enjoy snow skiing, mountain biking and motorcycle rides.  Thom has often said that he loves performing weddings because he loves being married!

Ted, pictured above is Sue’s brother who has lived with Thom and Sue since 2001.

“It has been an absolute joy to see the changes God is bringing about in the lives of individuals, marriages and families at Calvary Chapel. God’s word does not return void!”

Currently we have worship services Sunday morning at 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM at our church located at 740 Willow St.  Please introduce yourself when you stop by!

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