Freedom From Temptation  

Freedom From Temptation   “Behold, I give unto you the power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”                                               Luke 10:19 Although these are examples of God’s protection from harm caused by the physical creation, this scripture also speaks of mastery over… Continue reading Freedom From Temptation  

Sickness is not from God

Sickness is not from God John 9:2 “And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?’ The disciples asked a question that still puzzles many people today.  Why is a child born with a physical defect?  Is it a judgment of God upon the… Continue reading Sickness is not from God

How to Overcome Despair

How to Overcome Despair God gives us very specific instructions on how we can overcome despair.  Read this verse and rejoice: “I would have despaired had I not believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.  Wait for and confidently expect the Lord;  Be strong and let… Continue reading How to Overcome Despair

Limitless Forgiveness

Limitless Forgiveness “Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellow-servant even as I had pity on thee?” (18:33)   Matthew 18:21-3 Peter thought he was being very generous by offering to forgive his brother seven times in one day, but Jesus said he should forgive him 490 times in one day.  It would be… Continue reading Limitless Forgiveness

Message for June 8, 2025 from Pastor Shirley

A New Life – Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things have passed away; behold, all things are become new.    2 Corinthians 5:17                                                                                                                            1 Corinthians 5:14-21 The Message Translation “Our firm decision is to work from this focused center: One man died for everyone. That puts everyone… Continue reading Message for June 8, 2025 from Pastor Shirley

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Symptoms of a Hard Heart

Symptoms of a Hard Heart     And when Jesus knew it, he said unto them, ‘Why reason ye, because ye have no bread?  Perceive ye not yet, neither understand? Has your heart yet hardened?  Mark 8:17     Just a few days before this instance, hardened hearts caused Jesus’ disciples to be amazed when they saw Jesus walk… Continue reading Symptoms of a Hard Heart

What Our Behavior Reveals

What Our Behavior Reveals How we live and conduct our lives as believers is directly connected to the value we believe God places on us.  Whe the Prodigal saw that His father could and would forgive him, he experienced a new level of intimacy, joy, and celebration with his father. The Prodigal measured his worth… Continue reading What Our Behavior Reveals

God’s Options or Ours?

God’s Options or Ours? ‘But straightway Jesus spoke unto them, saying, Be of good cheer, it is I;  be not afraid. And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.’                                      Matthew 14:27-28 It is important to analyze Peter’s statement.  Peter was overwhelmed when he saw… Continue reading God’s Options or Ours?