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The Bible text that we will be looking at this morning is a familiar passage taken from 1 Samuel chapter 17. It   is young David against the Philistine, Goliath. The name Goliath means giant but also means to uncover. Goliath represents the many things we face in life whether they are spiritual or physical. God… Continue reading Message for March 12, 2017 from Pastor Shirley

I have been crucified with Christ [that is, in Him I have shared His crucifixion]; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body I live by faith [by adhering to, relying on, and completely trusting] in the Son of God, who loved me… Continue reading Message for March 5, 2017 from Pastor Shirley

“Those who wait for God to keep His promises will not be disappointed.” Romans 8:19 Waiting-the one word most of us don’t like or want to hear. Waiting is used to indicate that one is eagerly impatient to do something or for something to happen. When we really stop to think about it waiting is… Continue reading Message for February 26, 2017 from Pastor Shirley

“But God” a phrase used 43 times in the Scriptures. When we read the “BUT GOD” in the Bible it reminds us of the merciful interventions of our God. Two words that indicate that something is about to change. Everyone of us have encountered circumstances in our lives where we just feel like throwing in… Continue reading Message for February 19, 2017 from Pastor Shirley

“For certain men have crept in unnoticed, who long ago were marked out for this condemnation, ungodly men, who turn the grace of our God into lewdness and deny the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ.” Jude 4(NKJV)             The last of Scripture was given over two thousand years ago.  Since then there… Continue reading Message for February 12, 2017 from Pastor Jerry

Don’t allow your present circumstance to overshadow the bigger picture. Life can cause us to be bitter or better. It can cause us to turn to God or turn away and continue to walk in our own path. But if we can just get into His presence even with our downcast hearts and yes bitter… Continue reading Message for February 5, 2017 from Pastor Shirley

Romans 1:22 “Professing to be wise, they became fools.” Based on what I see and hear every day, the world is a crazy place.  Very few things appear as normal these days.  The government, the economy, and the world community seem to be fueled by some underlying force that has caused chaos.  I have the… Continue reading Message for January 29, 2017 frpm Pastor Jerry

    The Bible talks about divine direction in the scriptures. God has a road map for each and every one of us and He knows exactly where to take us. He already has the blueprint for our whole life already laid out. All we have to do is just fit our life into the plan He… Continue reading Message for January 22, 2017 from Pastor Shirley

Today we are going to have a time of prayer as we join other Christians worldwide “Ringing of Bells and Declaration Day for Israel. On January 15, 2017, Paris will host meetings for 70 nations regarding a two-state Israel. They are seeking to establish the State of Palestine and transform the area of Israel into… Continue reading Message for January 15, 2017 from Pastor Shirley

“And in vain they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.”  Matthew 15:9 Jesus found Himself facing a people that regarded themselves as holy because they were off-springs of Abraham, the friend of God.  The leaders had two thousand years to put their own ideas of religion in place.  Jesus never broke any… Continue reading Message for January 8, 2017 from Pastor Jerry

“You shall also decide and decree a thing and it shall be established for you and the light of (God’s favor) shall shine upon your ways.” Job 22:28  (Amplified Bible)     A decree is a proclamation made by someone with authority. When I think of someone making a decree I think of kings. A king has… Continue reading Message for January 1, 2017 from Pastor Shirley

“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14     “She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins. All this took place… Continue reading Message for December 25, 2016 from Pastor Shirley

For as the rain and snow come down from heaven, And do not return there without watering the earth, Making it bear and sprout, And providing seed to the sower and bread to the eater, So will My word be which goes out of My mouth; It will not return to Me void (useless, without… Continue reading Message for December 11, 2016 from Pastor Shirley

   In the parable of the sower Jesus said, “The seed is the Word of God.”  (Luke 8:11)    A seed does nothing until it is planted. A sack of seed sitting on a shelf is just that a sack, of seed. The nature of that seed is there and in order for it to produce it… Continue reading Message for December 4, 2016 from Pastor Shirley

  Therefore we do not lose heart. Thought outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.  So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen.  For what… Continue reading Message for November 13, 2016 from Pastor Shirley

    Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life].… Continue reading Message for November 6, 2016 from Pastor Shirley

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and he will direct your paths. Do not be wise in your eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.    The Bible is full of examples of what it means to trust in… Continue reading Message for October 30, from Pastor Shirley

My chains are gone I’ve been set free, my God my Savior has rescued me and like a flood His Mercy reigns, unending Love, Amazing Grace. These are  Words from a song sung by Chris Tomlin – “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”                      The Word tells us in Romans 8:3 “For what the law… Continue reading Message for October 23, 2016 from Pastor Shirley

…..but David encouraged himself in the Lord. 1 Samuel 30:6    We all have one time or another faced difficulties in our life. But we can believe as we keep our eyes on God He will see us through any bad day of our life.  In 1 Samuel chapter 30 we have the story of one… Continue reading Message for October 16, 2016 from Pastor Shirley

Now Faith-Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hope for the evidence of things not seen. Now meaning- at the present time or moment.     “For the wind of My Spirit is blowing anew. You have entered into a new season. You have heard it said, “new levels, new devils but is it not… Continue reading Message for October 9, 2016 from Pastor Shirley