What would happen if……… What do you think would have happened to the Prodigal son had he run into his elder brother before he got to experience the love, acceptance, embrace, and kiss of his father? I think there is a good chance he may have never made it home. His elder brother’s view of… Continue reading What would happen if ……..
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Message for July 24, 2022 from Pastor Shirley
When we look at what God has done it give us encouragement to continue to believe even though we may not see what we are praying for. God is continually showing us his goodness in our lives on a daily basis. The word tells us, his mercies are new every morning. … Continue reading Message for July 24, 2022 from Pastor Shirley
The Absence of Children in the Church
There always has been a full-blown, spiritual attack on children. But now it’s bolder. The church must engage in the battle like never before. Barna Research shows that what a young person believes by the time they are 13 years old is most likely what they will believe until death. After the age of… Continue reading The Absence of Children in the Church
Message for July 17, 2022 from Pastor Shirley
I heard the following story and I wanted to share it with you. May you be encouraged. … Continue reading Message for July 17, 2022 from Pastor Shirley
Toward the Hundredfold – Joseph Prince
Toward the Hundredfold – Joseph Prince Jesus also said, “The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but He does not understand how it happens. The earth produces the crops on its own. First a leaf… Continue reading Toward the Hundredfold – Joseph Prince
Message for July 10, 2022 from Pastor Shirley
There are some that say: The Bible is just another story to be told. The blood of Jesus is no longer needed to cleanse the sins of man. … Continue reading Message for July 10, 2022 from Pastor Shirley
Message for July 3, 2022 from Pastor Shirley
Tomorrow our thoughts go toward the freedom we have in America as we celebrate July fourth. This day we remember those who have sacrificed for those freedoms we have and the ones who paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives. As I remember the lives of those who gave way for the freedoms we have… Continue reading Message for July 3, 2022 from Pastor Shirley
Message for June 26, 2022 from Pastor Shirley
We are living in unprecedented times. As believers we must stand our ground and not be shaken by all the chaos and disorder. This is a time to stay focused and lean into God and the Word with all we are. What we do should not be done out of fear, but faith. Stay in… Continue reading Message for June 26, 2022 from Pastor Shirley
You are the ONE!
You are the ONE! In Luke 15, Jesus is the Good Shepherd! He leaves the 99 to look for the one lost sheep. Jesus leaving the 99 to find the one seems illogical, irrational, and senseless–until that one is YOU. Ed Elliot
Message for June 19, 2022 from Pastor Shirley
In Luke 10:38-42 Jesus is visiting the home of two sisters, Mary and Martha. While He was there Mary sat at His feet resting and listening to all Jesus had to say. “Martha was distracted serving and working to prepare stuff for Him–but He was already there. Martha gets frustrated that Mary is not helping… Continue reading Message for June 19, 2022 from Pastor Shirley
ONLY GOD CAN MAKE THIS CHANGE IN US
ONLY GOD CAN MAKE THIS CHANGE IN US The beautiful thing about God’s love is that it doesn’t stop at just accepting us as we are. When we trust it, His love will never leave us the same way it first found us. Ed Elliot “Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the… Continue reading ONLY GOD CAN MAKE THIS CHANGE IN US
Message for June 12, 2022 from Pastor Shirley
Why should we spend time on what others think about us. Those that are born again should not base their identity and sense of self-worth on the opinions of others. The Bible contains the only reliable answers about who we are in Christ and what God thinks of us who have been born again. The… Continue reading Message for June 12, 2022 from Pastor Shirley
RULES FOR LIVING WITH PEOPLE
RULES FOR LIVING WITH PEOPLE When you meet young people–INSPIRE THEM When you meet children–EDUCATE THEM When you meet old people–HELP THEM When you meet wise people–STUDY THEM When you meet leaders–HONOR THEM When your meet foolish people–AVOID THEM When you meet humble people–TREASURE THEM When you meet arrogant people–IGNORE THEM When you meet… Continue reading RULES FOR LIVING WITH PEOPLE
Message for June 5, 2022 from Pastor Shirley
Acts 2:1 “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come they were all together in one place”. The Church began on the Day of Pentecost. The word translated “church” comes from two Greek words that together mean “called out from the world for God.” The word is used throughout the Bible to refer to… Continue reading Message for June 5, 2022 from Pastor Shirley
The God of Glory
The God of Glory How blessed is God! And what a blessing he is! He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love,… Continue reading The God of Glory
Message for May 29,2022 from Pastor Shirley
Seeing all that is going on in the world today can leave one feeling hopeless. And it can be for those who don’t have a personal relationship with Jesus. Those are the ones who know their hope and help are not from the resources of this world. The Bible tells us, “My hope is in… Continue reading Message for May 29,2022 from Pastor Shirley
This is the Love of God Ed Elliot
John writes: ”This is love; not that we loved God, but that He loved us” (1 John 4:10). Walking in love is all about understanding and believing in the love God has for you. A principle of the heart is as a man thinks in his heart, so will he be (Proverbs 23:7). What you… Continue reading This is the Love of God Ed Elliot
Message for May 22, 2022 from Pastor Jerry
The Theology of songs-Singing is a part of human nature. It lifts our spirit, calms us, excites us, and stirs our emotions. This is true of all types of songs but we are looking at the effect of Christian music sung by the church for over two thousand years. Music styles vary with the seasons… Continue reading Message for May 22, 2022 from Pastor Jerry
God’s Perfect Will Is for You to Be Healed
God’s Perfect Will Is for You to Be Healed Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. 3 John 1:2 Look no further than 3 John 1:2 for a prayer that reflects God’s heart. That’s how you know that He… Continue reading God’s Perfect Will Is for You to Be Healed
Message for May 15, 2022 from Pastor Shirley
Ephesians 2:8 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God By grace God gives you His supernatural faith, as a gift. Having faith to be born again, to believe in something you can’t see, to believe that a Man that… Continue reading Message for May 15, 2022 from Pastor Shirley