GRACE OPENS YOUR HEART “Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin? Romans 2:4 NLT You’ve got to love the story of short, little Zacchaeus, who had climbed a sycamore… Continue reading GRACE OPENS YOUR HEART
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Message for February 23, 2025 from Pastor Shirley
According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world…. Ephesians 1:4 One day I was reading the above verse and it just came alive in my spirit – we were known by God before he created the earth! Psalm 139:13-16 “For you created my innermost being; you… Continue reading Message for February 23, 2025 from Pastor Shirley
Message for February 16, 2025 from Pastor Shirley
According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world…. Ephesians 1:4 One day I was reading the above verse and it just came alive in my spirit – we were known by God before he created the earth! Psalm 139:13-16 “For you created my innermost being; you knit… Continue reading Message for February 16, 2025 from Pastor Shirley
God’s Idea of Greatness
God’s Idea of Greatness Luke 3:20 “…he shut up John in prison.” John spent 30 years preparing for a six month ministry, followed by one and half years in prison before he was beheaded. Many people would not consider his life very successful, yet Jesus said John was the greatest man who was ever born… Continue reading God’s Idea of Greatness
Message for February 9, 2025 from Pastor Shirley
The Bible tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you”. The TPT translation reads, “Make your life a prayer. And in the midst of everything be always giving thanks, for this is God’s perfect plan for you… Continue reading Message for February 9, 2025 from Pastor Shirley
WHO CAN BE AGAINST YOU?
WHO CAN BE AGAINST YOU? “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31 My friend, today do you believe that God is for you and not against you? You see, the greatest blessing anyone can have is peace with God through… Continue reading WHO CAN BE AGAINST YOU?
Message for February 2, 2025 from Pastor Shirley
Matthew 14:22-32 “Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter… Continue reading Message for February 2, 2025 from Pastor Shirley
Nothing God did for us is CHEAP!
Nothing God did for us is CHEAP! Some people who criticize grace as being cheap or dangerous are, in reality, suggesting that God expects us to reach a certain level of performance to earn His grace. Herein lies the problem: grace is unearned–it is a free gift. It is not cheap as it cost… Continue reading Nothing God did for us is CHEAP!
Message for January 26, 2025 from Pastor Shirley
The Scripture tells us in Daniel 2:21 “And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding”. In the Bible, understanding is the ability to perceive, comprehend, and apply knowledge and wisdom in accordance with God’s… Continue reading Message for January 26, 2025 from Pastor Shirley
Nothing God did for us is CHEAP!
Nothing God did for us is CHEAP! Some people who criticize grace as being cheap or dangerous are, in reality, suggesting that God expects us to reach a certain level of performance to earn His grace. Herein lies the problem: grace is unearned–it is a free gift. It is not cheap as it cost God… Continue reading Nothing God did for us is CHEAP!
Message for January 19, 2025 from Pastor Shirley
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV As I was reading this very familiar verse the other day I was drawn to the words “so loved the world”. The Greek word “so” is “outos” … Continue reading Message for January 19, 2025 from Pastor Shirley
CHOOSING JOY
CHOOSING JOY “And Mary said, ‘My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.’” Luke 1:46-47 Here, Mary makes a very clear distinction between her soul magnifying the Lord and her spirit rejoicing. Our soul is the part of us that is considered to be our personality. It… Continue reading CHOOSING JOY
Message for January 12, 2024 from Pastor Shirley
2025 Welcome to the New Year! As I have been praying for this New Year, the Holy Spirit has said, “You have just begun. New Life… Continue reading Message for January 12, 2024 from Pastor Shirley
GOD IS GOOD
GOD IS GOOD John 21:25 ‘And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.’ Every detail of every man’s life, who has ever walked on the earth, has… Continue reading GOD IS GOOD
Message for January 5, 2025 from Pastor Shirley
2025 Welcome to the New Year! As I have been praying for this New Year, the Holy Spirit has said, “You have just begun. New Life For The Nations is on the next day. The foundation is strong because of the Word (seed) sown for many years. What one man was obedient to… Continue reading Message for January 5, 2025 from Pastor Shirley
GOD IS GOOD
GOD IS GOOD John 21:25 ‘And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.’ Every detail of every man’s life, who has ever walked on the earth, has… Continue reading GOD IS GOOD
Message for December 29, 2024 from Pastor Shirley
Another year will soon be behind us. What a year it has been! Through it all we have seen the goodness of God. In the Bible, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 lists many seasons of life. The word “season” comes from the Hebrew word zeman, which means “fixed or appointed time”. There is a purpose in every season… Continue reading Message for December 29, 2024 from Pastor Shirley
Is Grace Cheap?
Is Grace Cheap? Some people who criticize grace as being cheap or dangerous are, in reality, telling others that God expects individuals to achieve some level of performance to be worthy of His grace. Here lies the problem: grace is unearned; it is a free gift. It is not cheap–it cost God His Son’s life,… Continue reading Is Grace Cheap?
Message for December 22, 2024 from Pastor Shirley
If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator.If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist.If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist.If our greatest need had been pleasure, God would have sent us an entertainer.But our greatest… Continue reading Message for December 22, 2024 from Pastor Shirley
Why it is important to never give up on God’s goodness!
Why it is important to never give up on God’s goodness! “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 your heart take courage; Yes, wait for and confidently expect… Continue reading Why it is important to never give up on God’s goodness!