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I believe that God has given us all a song. It is put in our hearts, that place that only God can touch. We all know that life is tough and the road can be rough at times. It is the enemy of our souls that wants to take from us that song that God… Continue reading Message for October 13, 2013 from Pastor Shirley

“And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, ‘Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.’  Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, ‘I am willing; be cleansed.’  Immediately his leprosy was cleansed.” Matt. 8:2-3(NKJV) When you look at the scope of the four Gospels you must be awe… Continue reading Message for October 6, 2013 from Pastor Jerry

“Truly I tell you, whoever says to this mountain, Be lifted up and thrown into the sea, And does not doubt at all in his heart but believes that what he says will take place, it will be done for him. Mark 11:23       Jesus tells us,”whoever says to this mountain.” Talk to the mountain.… Continue reading Message for September 29, 2013 from Pastor Shirley

Philippians 4:4 “ Rejoice in the Lord always (delight, gladden yourselves in Him).  again I say, Rejoice!” Joy can  be anything from calm delight to extreme hilarity.  Joy improves our countenance; our health, and the quality of our lives.  It strengthens our witness to others and makes some of the less desirable circumstances in life… Continue reading Rejoice in the Lord always

*REACHING OUT—-Some people annoy us.  Sometimes, the best we can do is to tolerate them.   Tolerating people, however, isn’t loving them, and God has set a high standard for us in relationships.  God has imparted genuine, unconditional love to us, and He gives us an example of what love looks like. He is the prime… Continue reading REACHING OUT

How many times is too many times? “Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him?  Up to seven times?”  Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.” Matt. 18:21-22(NKJV)        Jesus told… Continue reading Message for September 22, 2013 from Pastor Jerry

GOD IS ABLE………….. “Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.” Eph. 3:20 This is a powerful Scripture that tells us that our God is able–able to do far above and beyond anything that you and I can… Continue reading GOD IS ABLE

“While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen.  For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” II Cor. 4:18(NKJV) Being the science buff I am I recently read an article in National Geographic about the… Continue reading Message for September 15, 2013 from Pastor Jerry

WAIT EXPECTANTLY FOR GOD To overcome his downcast feelings and emotions, David used songs and shouts of deliverance.  That’s why so many of his psalms are songs of praise to God to be sung in the midst of unsettling situations.  He talked to himself, his soul (mind, will, and emotions), and encouraged and strengthened himself… Continue reading WAIT EXPECTANTLY FOR GOD

The first thing recorded in all four Gospels is the story of John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness.  All the Gospels have different starting points in the beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  The first common thing is John the Baptist and his declaration about the coming Messiah.  In all four Gospels the… Continue reading Message for September 8, 2013 from Pastor Jerry

“Then God said, “Let there be light, and there was light.”  (Genesis 1:3) The very first words uttered forth came from a thought and then spoken. The whole universe came into existence because of a thought and a spoken word. Genesis 1:26-28 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image.”-so God created man… Continue reading Message for September 1, 2013 from Pastor Shirley

CONFESSIONS OF FAVOR…….. Ps. 34:10  “…they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.” All things are yours.   You are His sons.   You are His kings.   You’re  His priests today.  Satan is under your feet.  Failure is under your feet.  Poverty is under your feet.   Phil.. 4:13  God has brought you to… Continue reading CONFESSIONS OF FAVOR

“We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one.” I John 5:19(NKJV) “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Rom.… Continue reading Message for August 25, 2013 from Pastor 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

“By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.” Heb. 11:3(NKJV)        Last week I talked about faith and what it is and how we are to use it.  This week I want to share with… Continue reading Message for August 18, 2013 from Pastor Jerry

MIRACULOUS HEBREW WORDS These words will bring relief from the the word depression or oppression that might attack a Christian   You must focus on praise and worship to glorify God.   YADAH-This means to willfully throw your hands up to praise with power.  2 Chronicles 20:19-20 TOWDAH-It means to extend the hands in worship and… Continue reading MIRACULOUS HEBREW WORDS

“For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” Rom. 1:17(NKJV)          How much easier would it be to believe in God if He just came and walked with us everyday like He did Adam and Eve?  If we could just see… Continue reading Message for August 11, 2013 from Pastor Jerry

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