ROOTS OF BITTERNESS Zig Ziglar Certain kinds of roots can be dug up, dried, ground, and mixed with oil to make dyes to color fabric. And as any housewife could tell us, a dye misused causes a terrible stain. Bitterness is like a misused dye–it colors how we look at life, and it stains every… Continue reading ROOTS OF BITTERNESS Zig Ziglar
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Message for January 10, 2016 from Pastor Jerry
“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” Eph. 3:20, 21 As you consider what your future will hold, be… Continue reading Message for January 10, 2016 from Pastor Jerry
Message for January 3, 2016 from Pastor Jerry
“Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it?” Isa. 43:18-19 Last week Sister Shirley told us that change is coming and we should be ready. To be ready for change we must forget the… Continue reading Message for January 3, 2016 from Pastor Jerry
Message for December 27, 2015 from Pastor Shirley
In the book of First Samuel we read the miraculous birth of Samuel and how God heard the cry of a barren woman to have a son.Hannah begins to cry out to God. She may not have understood at the moment, but it was also the cry of something beyond her own barrenness -the future… Continue reading Message for December 27, 2015 from Pastor Shirley
THIS WORLD IS NOT MY HOME…..
THIS WORLD IS NOT MY HOME….. More and more I am feeling that what I believe as a Christian does not fit in with our current culture. There are some churches that try to fit in with today’s culture so much in order to make people feel comfortable that they have compromised the Word. When… Continue reading THIS WORLD IS NOT MY HOME…..
Message for December 20, 2015 from Pastor Jerry
“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Is. 9:6(NKJV) For billions of people around the world Christmas is an exciting time of fun, joy, and… Continue reading Message for December 20, 2015 from Pastor Jerry
THE MEANING OF THE SNOWFLAKE
THE MEANING OF THE SNOWFLAKE by Holly Gerth Every new snowflake comes to the earth as a picture of our Savior’s birth because they are sent from up above and remind us of God’s care and love. Each one is so intricate and small because Christ sees the details of us all, and just as… Continue reading THE MEANING OF THE SNOWFLAKE
Message for December 13, 2015 from Pastor Jerry
“Choose you this day who you will serve, but as for me and my house we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15 Most of our lives are defined by the choices we make at every fork in our road of life. Good choices eventually lead to good results. Bad choices will eventually lead to bad… Continue reading Message for December 13, 2015 from Pastor Jerry
Habakkuk 3:17-19
Habakkuk 3:17-19 “Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crops fail and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls…” the poor man had a few problems. To others it may have looked… Continue reading Habakkuk 3:17-19
Message for December 5, 2015 from Pastor Shirley
Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises. Romans 4:20-21 How could Abraham have such unwavering faith when it seemed as if everything was contrary to the word of… Continue reading Message for December 5, 2015 from Pastor Shirley
MEDITATE ON THE THINGS OF GOD by Joyce Meyer
MEDITATE ON THE THINGS OF GOD by Joyce Meyer If you don’t want to be devastated by discouragement, then don’t meditate on your disappointments. Did you know that your feelings are hooked up to your thinking? If you don’t think that is true, just take about twenty minutes or so and think about nothing but… Continue reading MEDITATE ON THE THINGS OF GOD by Joyce Meyer
Message for November 29, 2015 from Pastor Jerry
“ Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil….” Psalm 23:4 “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the Lord delivers him out of them all.” Psalm 34:19 There is a popular southern gospel song that includes the words “the God of the mountain is… Continue reading Message for November 29, 2015 from Pastor Jerry
JOYLESS CHRISTIANITY IS DANGEROUS
JOYLESS CHRISTIANITY IS DANGEROUS by Jim Johnston One key sign of spiritual danger is losing your joy., Don’t skim past what Paul says at the end of Philippians 3:1, “Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. to write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.” Paul reminds them… Continue reading JOYLESS CHRISTIANITY IS DANGEROUS
Message for November 22, 2015 from Pastor Jerry
“Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus.” Heb. 3:1(NKJV) “Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the son of God, let us hold fast our confession.” Heb 4:14(NKJV) “Whoever confesses that Jesus is the… Continue reading Message for November 22, 2015 from Pastor Jerry
WHEN LESS IS MORE
WHEN LESS IS MORE…..by Ziz Ziglar Many of us are afflicted with the “go, go, go disease.” Somehow, we’ve developed the core belief that we can’t be happy unless we have our lives full of activities. But the disease leaves us feeling exhausted. Our most cherished relationships become shallow and tense, and we become confused… Continue reading WHEN LESS IS MORE
Message for November 15, 2015 from Pastor Jerry
“But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come:” II Tim 3:1 The Biblical definition of perilous is as follows; “Harsh, savage, difficult, dangerous, painful, fierce, grievous, hard to deal with. The word describes a society that is barren of virtue but abounding with vices.” I am sure that there… Continue reading Message for November 15, 2015 from Pastor Jerry
YOUR NEIGHBOR
YOUR NEIGHBOR BY Zig Ziglar Jesus says that our love for others should compare favorably to the attention we give to our own needs. When we’re hungry, we find something in the refrigerator. When we’re sleepy, we go to bed. We don’t spend a lot time wondering if we have this need or that one.… Continue reading YOUR NEIGHBOR
Message for November 8, 2015 from Pastor Jerry
Acts 15:1 “And certain men came down from Judea and taught the brethren. ‘Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.’” If you want to pick laws to keep, it is all or nothing. Today we will see why. Exodus 21:17 “And he who curses his father or… Continue reading Message for November 8, 2015 from Pastor Jerry
WHY CHURCH? By David Feddes
WHY CHURCH? By David Feddes No matter what your reasons for staying away from church, ask yourself, “Are there good reasons for going?” God says so. Eph. 2:19, 3:14-15 The Church is God’s household, and home for God’s family. Acts 2:42 “And they continued steadfastly in apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of… Continue reading WHY CHURCH? By David Feddes
Message for November 1, 2015 from Pastor Jerry
“So I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found none.” Ezekiel 22:30 (NKJV) There are times when all of us are tempted to see ourselves as someone who doesn’t… Continue reading Message for November 1, 2015 from Pastor Jerry