Author: Glenn

We all are on this journey called life. Some may think that if I could have been born into a different family, had different parents, if I would not have been adopted, and the list could go on, then maybe my life would have turned out differently. We are here by God’s design and the… Continue reading Message for August 4, 2013 from Paster Shirley

3 COMMON TRAITS OF YOUTH WHO DON’T LEAVE THE CHURCH  by Jon Nielson from THE GOSPEL COALITION  (condensed)     Many churches tell the stories of “good Christian” children, raised in their homes and in our churches who have walked away from the faith during the college years.   They were involved in youth programs, missions trips, and… Continue reading 3 COMMON TRAITS OF YOUTH WHO DON’T LEAVE THE CHURCH

“Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or WHATEVER you do, do ALL to the GLORY OF GOD.” I Cor. 10:31(NKJV)        Commitment.  Ministry.  Dedication.  Hard work.  I saw all of this Friday and Saturday here at New Life.  Many people helped to make sure that Kid’s Camp was a number one event for over thirty kids… Continue reading Message for July 28, 2013 from Pastor Jerry

“But you shall receive power (ability, efficiency, and might) when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem and all Judea and Samaria and to the ends (the very bounds) of the earth.”  Acts 1:8 The Church was established in power. Power (Greek word, “dunamis”) meaning ability, might… Continue reading Message for July 21, 2013 from Pastor Jerry

DESIGNER LABEL When we were growing up, we got our sense of identity by receiving messages from our parents and later from our friends, teachers, and employers.   But the most powerful message about who we are comes from God, who crafted us with skill and love.  No matter what anyone else says about us, we… Continue reading DESIGNER LABEL

“As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” I Pet. 4:10(NKJV)       Jesus told a story about a master that gave his servants portions of goods.  To one he gave 5 talents, to another 2, and to another one.  He told them… Continue reading Message for July 14, 2013 from Pastor Jerry

We live in the real world, and we all get hurt by people from time to time.  Sometimes, it’s a small cut, but sometimes people leave us with gaping wounds.  Anger is a normal response to injustice and hurt, but if anger isn’t resolved, it soon turns into resentment and bitterness–which sour our attitudes and… Continue reading LOVE GOD AND FORGIVE OTHERS

“As His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue.” I Peter 2:3(NKJV)          We spend a lot of time touting the Bible as God’s word and declaring the extreme truth that it presents.… Continue reading Message for July 7, 2013 from Pastor Jerry

ONE BODY  1 Corinthians 12:12  “For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ.” “The human body is an exquisite organism.  Scientist cannot duplicate it or even fully understand it.  It is a synthesis of many parts… Continue reading ONE BODY

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matt. 28:19-20(NKJV)         The… Continue reading Message for June 30, 2013 from Paster Jerry

LEAD BY EXAMPLE God has given all of us skills and talents, but He is more interested in the character of the man or woman who uses these abilities.  Others will watch how we treat our spouses and children and our fellow employees, how we respond to annoying people and difficult situations, and how we… Continue reading LEAD BY EXAMPLE

“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned?  It is good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.” Matt. 5:13(NKJV)          We are not just citizens of the Kingdom to enjoy all the blessings thereof.  As citizens we have obligations… Continue reading Message for June 23, 2013 from Pastor Jerry

    “”Now Jesus Himself began His ministry at about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, the son of Heli…..the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God.” Luke 3:23, 38(NKJV)            Every father needs a father as a good example of how… Continue reading Message for June 16, 2013 from Pastor Jerry

ANGELIC PROTECTION Matthew 18:10 “Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.” ANGELIC PROTECTION   MATTHEW 18:10-11 We have angels assigned to us. Hebrews 1:14 further reveals that their purpose is… Continue reading Message for June 9, 2013 From Pastors

       “This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men.” Acts 24:16        What do you spend your conscience time thinking about and meditating on?  We all have a thought life.  Sometimes it is good and sometimes it is not so good.  How do you think about yourself?… Continue reading Message for June 2, 2013 from Pastor Jerry

    “And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs.  Amen.” Mk 16:20(NKJV)            Last Sunday Pastor Shirley Powell led an awesome service here at New Life.  The anointing of God was very strong, the Spirit was moving mightily, and the word preached was… Continue reading Message for May 26, 2013 from Pastor Jerry

Isaiah  54:17 says.  But no weapon that is formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue that shall rise against you in judgment you shall show to be in the wrong. This [peace, righteousness, security, triumph over opposition] is the heritage of the servants of the Lord [those in whom the ideal Servant of the… Continue reading Message for May 19, 2013 from Pastor Shirley

“You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation.  His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”   I Pet. 2:9 NKJV My confession:  “I am part of a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation.  I proclaim the… Continue reading Chosen Generation

  “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.” Eph. 5:1(NKJV)         I know you are familiar with the saying, “like father like son”.  Ever hear someone say, “She is just like her mother.”  What prompts this kind of statements?  Usually it is because the person sees so much similarity between the child’s actions and… Continue reading Message for April 28, 2013 from Pastor Jerry

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” Jo. 3:16(NKJV) “Do not love the world or the things in the world.  If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” I John 2:15(NKJV)… Continue reading Message for April 21, 2013 from Pastor Jerry