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“Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me?” Psalm 42:5      Recently I found myself asking a question we ask all the time.  The problem is we usually don’t think about the answer.  The question is “Why”?      We usually ask about the “whys” but take very little time considering the answer. … Continue reading Message for October 18, 2020 from Pastor Jerry

   You must know (recognize) that you were redeemed (ransomed) from the useless (fruitless) way of living inherited by tradition from [your] forefathers, not with corruptible things [such as] silver and gold,  But [you were purchased] with the precious blood of Christ (the Messiah), like that of a [sacrificial] lamb without blemish or spot.  1 Peter… Continue reading Message for October 11, 2020 from Pastor Shirley

    David said in Psalms 27:13 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Faint in this scripture means to lose heart, to grow weary.  What kept David from giving up? His hope was in God not what was going on around him.  His… Continue reading Message for October 4, 2020 from Pastor Shirley

   In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord high and lifted up. Isaiah 6:1                           Isaiah turned his eyes away from the throne that had seated an earthly king.  In his grief he turned his eyes to the King who is seated on the heavenly throne now and forever more.       Whatever situation you… Continue reading Message for September 27, 2020 from Pastor Shirley

We know that God spoke to people in the Bible, but also wants to speak personally to each of His children today.  This means that each person must be attentive because no one else can listen for us.        Incline your ear [submit and consent to the divine will] and come to Me; hear, and your… Continue reading Message for September 20, 2020 from Pastor Shirley

    As we go back to the Old Testament we read how God commanded the children of Israel to remember the miracles-water from theo now the case is closed.  There remains no accusing voice of condemnation against those who are joined in life-union with Jesus, the Anointed One rock, parting of the Red Sea, manna daily… Continue reading Message for September 12, 2020 from Pastor Shirley

Romans 8:31 “If God is for us, who can be against us.”     God is “for us” meaning that He is on our side.  He is working on our behalf and for our good.  Who can be against us.  There is absolutely no one or nothing that comes against us is greater than our God.  Yes… Continue reading Message for September 6, 2020 from Pastor Shirley

 “Therefore hear the parable of the sower.” Matt. 13:18      Parables have often been defined as, “an earthly story with a heavenly meaning”.  Jesus taught with parables so often that the Bible says that He spoke in parables altogether. Matthew 13:34 says that He did not speak to the multitude without using a parable.  Why was… Continue reading Message for August 30, 2020 from Pastor Jerry

L-I-F-E  “LIVING IN FAITH EVERYDAY”       Galatians 2:20 “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me”.        Paul says, “My new… Continue reading Message for August 23, 2020 from Pastor Shirley

Ephesians 5:1 “Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power”.  The unlimited power of Christ is the source of strength for those who belong to Him. Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”.  Our strength as believers is found in Christ. It is Christ who empowers us to… Continue reading Message for August 15, 2020 from Pastor Shirley

“For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.” 1 Peter 2:25      As we look around and listen to all that is going on in our nation and world, we see a lot of chaos that can trouble the soul if we let it.  We… Continue reading Message for August 9, 2020 from Pastor Jerry

ARISE CHURCHArise Church you have been equipped with powerThis is the final hourNo time for sitting backNow is the time to be ariseWe are army of God that has been made boldA mandate from Heaven we have receivedNow is the time to go so others can believeWe have been called to break down the walls… Continue reading Message for July 19, 2020 from Pastor Shirley

     The Bible tells us in James 5:17 that Elijah was a human being with a nature such as we have but he prayed and received supernatural answers.       When we read about  the prophet Elijah, beginning in I Kings 17, we see an ordinary man who did great exploits, because he believed God.  Yes Elijah  had… Continue reading Message for July 12, 2020 from Pastor Shirley

As born again sons and daughters of God may we never forget our freedom and the “One” who paid the ultimate price. In [this] freedom Christ has made us free [and completely liberated us]. So take your stand! Never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on you. Galatians 5:1 “I Am Free” Through… Continue reading Message for July 5, 2020 from Pastor Shirley

As sure as gold is precious and honey sweet, So you love this city and you love these streets  Every child out playing by their own front door Every baby laying on the bedroom floor  Every dreamer dreaming in her dead-end job  Every driver driving through the rush hour mob I feel it in my… Continue reading Message for June 28, 2020 from Pastor Shirley

        The book of Judges is about a very dark time in the history of Israel.  This was a time when the chosen people of God turned away from Him and did what was right in their own eyes.  The book of Judges tells us what happens when an individual or a nation’s turn from following… Continue reading Message for June 20,2020 from Pastor Shirley

  Redemption is a rare and beautiful thing that God provided the world through Christ.  Not one person was excluded from the blessing.  The only ones that will not take part in the redemption plan of God are those who refuse to accept the plan provided.      We, the Church, hold the key to solve all of… Continue reading Message for June 13, 2020 from Pastor Jerry

“If you decide for God, living a life of God-worship, it follows that you don’t fuss about what’s on the table at mealtimes or whether the clothes in your closet are in fashion. There is far more to your life than the food you put in your stomach, more to your outer appearance than the… Continue reading Message for June 7, 2020 from Pastor Shirley

When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven of a rushing mighty wind that filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them as tongues of fire and sat upon each other. And they… Continue reading Message for May 31, 2020 from Pastor Shirley

     John 16:5-7  “Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me”.       In this scripture I believe Jesus was saying not only I am the… Continue reading Message for May 24, 2020 from Pastor Shirley