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Every breath you take is a gift. The ability to step outside, feel the sun on your face, and let the fresh air fill your lungs isn’t a right, but rather a gift from God. Your circumstances may be hard… You might be dealing with sickness, financial stress, or drama related to work politics. However, in today’s message, Pastor Terry challenges you to have a heart of gratitude, thanking God for every...

Let’s be honest—the best plan is always to avoid sin. But we’re human, and we mess up. So, what do we do when that happens? We shouldn’t hide it or pretend it didn’t happen. We need to come to God honestly and admit where we went wrong. The good news is that the Bible tells us God is faithful to forgive when we’re open with Him and confess our sins. Today, Pastor Terry explains that no matter how...

What does it mean to truly confess the wrong things we have done? The Bible is full of people who acknowledge that they sinned, but didn’t really mean it. Today, Pastor Terry discusses various characters from the Bible, such as Pharaoh, who admit to being wrong, but aren’t truly sorry because they fail to change their behavior. They go back to their old ways. True confession involves a transformat...

When we say we’re committed to the Lord, what does that really mean? Are we willing to give up everything—or just the parts that are easy? For most of us, the hardest things to let go of are our time and our money. It’s one thing to give up certain habits, like the music we listen to, but it’s another thing to surrender what we value most. Today, Pastor Terry challenges you to ask yourself: Am I w...

Have you ever heard of the phrase, “a fair-weather fan”? It’s someone who only roots for a team when the team is doing well. It’s tempting to be a fair-weather fan in your Christian faith. When believing in Jesus is comfortable and convenient, you’re all in. However, other voices can creep in and whisper to you, urging you to make compromises. Are you all in for Jesus? Today, Pastor Terry emphasiz...

What should we do when we find ourselves unable to move forward? Today, Pastor Terry encourages us to rely solely on Jesus for real answers. Often, we turn to self-help programs or quick fixes, but the only true and lasting solution is found in the gospel of Christ. Self-help programs can lead us through a complicated maze of steps that ultimately result in dead ends. Just as God led the Israelite...

When do you communicate with God? Is your only interaction with Him during moments of worship or times of thanksgiving? In today’s message, Pastor Terry reminds us that Moses had a close relationship with God and included his complaints in his prayers. God is aware of our feelings and thoughts. Our communication with Him should also encompass our doubts and disappointments. We can talk to God at a...

We often focus on our perceived lack of ability and talents, which can lead to discouragement in pursuing the plans God has for us. Today, Pastor Terry reminds us of Moses and the excuses he made when speaking to God. However, God empowered Moses to fulfill the tasks He had planned for him. God values our availability more than our ability. What He seeks is our willingness to be obedient rather th...

Do you ever feel inadequate when it comes to fulfilling God’s purpose? Today, Pastor Terry highlights the gifts that God has bestowed upon us within the church. God equips His believers with every talent and ability necessary to share the gospel. It is a beautiful manifestation of the Holy Spirit within the church to witness the diverse gifts given to individuals within the body of Christ. Just as...

If you’ve ever cooked, then you may know, there are things that you can substitute in your recipes. If a recipe calls for a lemon, you may be able to substitute a lime! In today’s message, Pastor Terry says God and Jesus are one. There is no substitute! They’re the same person. Jesus has all the power of God, and yet He chose to die on the cross for your sins! He loves you and sacrificed Himself e...

The other day, I read an article about a photographer taking a picture of an animal that people thought was extinct. The creature was found in the woods, and people were in shock that it still existed. Some thought it was just folklore until they saw that picture and realized it wasn’t just a story; this animal really existed. Today, Pastor Terry says Jesus is one of a kind. Just like that animal,...

In marriage, the wife or husband will stand up for the other because they love each other and their relationship is deep. No matter what others say, they’ll always think the best of their spouse because the relationship they have with them goes beyond any other Earthly relationship! Today, Pastor Terry says Puah and Shiphrah knew when Pharaoh was going against God’s will because they had a deep re...

In American football, when something goes wrong, the referee throws a flag to stop play. Then they explain what happens into a mic for everyone to hear. Sometimes it takes players making gestures towards the referee for a foul to be called, and the flag goes out late. No matter what happens, the referee’s job is to ensure that the game is played the right way. Today, Pastor Terry says no matter wh...

There are many, frankly valid, concerns around fairy tales and specific movies as they pertain to the Christian faith for children. If we tell our kids about Santa Claus, how will they view Jesus? If we let them watch Harry Potter, will they think supernatural acts of God are made up? While these are important decisions for each family to make on their own, today, Pastor Terry teaches that we ofte...

What are some truly incredible plot twists in cinema history? What about finding out who Luke’s father is in Star Wars? Or learning Teddy Daniels’ secret in Shutter Island. Life is full of plot twists and unexpected realities. Today, Pastor Terry teaches that one of the greatest plot twists of all time happened when Satan thought that Jesus had been defeated. However, that wasn’t the end of the st...

There’s a common phrase among bible historians and scholars: “The Bible wasn’t written to you, but it was written for you.” The idea is simple… When Paul wrote Romans, he was writing to… well… the Romans. When the Levitical Law was written, it was written to the Levites. In today’s message, Pastor Terry teaches that while you may not be the original audience of God’s Word, it is meant for you just...

At some point in your life, if you haven’t already, you will do something to really hurt someone else. You may not intend to do it, but that’s just human nature. If you’ve been in that situation, you know how hard it is to want to do everything in your power to wipe away that offense, but history is history, and the past has been written. In today’s message, Pastor Terry teaches that there’s nothi...

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below. Praise Him above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.” Does that sound familiar to you? Many believers recognize that as the Doxology. In today’s message, Pastor Terry teaches just how worthy Jesus is to get that praise. He’s worthy to be praised by every living creature here on earth, and by every an...

Many people are familiar with the wonderful story of Joseph in the book of Genesis, and how he tells his brothers that what they meant for evil, God meant for good. How true is that? We often face situations that seem extremely hard and difficult, but God always works them for good. In today’s message, Pastor Terry teaches that when Jesus was given a crown of thorns, the Romans meant it for evil....

God cannot be deceived. Outward righteousness does not always reflect inner holiness. Today, Pastor Terry discusses the Jews who brought Jesus to Pilate. They refused to enter the area where He was being beaten beyond recognition because they had prepared themselves for the Sabbath and did not want to become unclean. Ironically, while they appeared to be righteous, they were complicit in the death...

The Jewish leaders wanted to get rid of Jesus, but they faced a difficult situation. Under Roman rule, they did not have the authority to execute Jesus as they wished. Instead, they had to fabricate false charges to involve the Romans. Today, Pastor Terry describes the events leading up to Jesus’s wrongful trial. The trial itself was not a legal proceeding; there were false testimonies, and Pilate...

The suffering of Jesus was voluntary. In today’s message, Pastor Terry reminds us that it was not the handcuffs or chains that held Jesus captive, but His love for us. Jesus could have called ten legions of angels to rescue Him. God likely had to restrain the angels when they saw Jesus being assaulted. His love provided redemption, endured persecution, and paid the penalty for our sins. He was wil...

Worship isn’t just something that happens on Sunday mornings. Every moment can be lived out in a form of worship. Does this mean you need to constantly recite Scripture or hum a praise song? You’re welcome to do that – but that’s not the only way to honor Him. Whether you're pushing papers, mopping floors, teaching children, changing diapers, or whatever your job may look like, as Pastor Terry rem...

The Jews were looking for freedom from the oppressive Roman Empire. They desired a Messiah who would rule the world and crush their enemies. God does not approve of oppressive regimes or those who step on and abuse others. But, what’s at the root of that oppression? Sin. …Sin is what Jesus came to free us from. As Pastor Terry will point out in today’s message, the freedom Jesus brought not only c...

Happiness can fluctuate with your daily circumstances. No one’s happy when they get in a car accident, the roof of the house needs repairing, or that relationship is strained and they can’t find reconciliation. That doesn’t feel good. But, as Pastor Terry will remind us in today’s message, in those moments where life is hard, we still have a deeper hope in Jesus, and that can bring joy to our hear...