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Reading 1 Peter 1, Jesus asks “……… how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”" Don’t we all think of the “Rich” as someone else. You know those with millions or more. But if we put this into perspective, information provided by The United States Census Bure...

Ever feel distant for God? Do you feel like He has left you? Just haven't had that old feeling you once had as a new believer. Maybe your Focus, Devotion and or your Direction has led You away from Him. So, if "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" then this message is for you!

Hear, See, and Respond to "Who is this Jesus?" This message from Pastor Troy, will start to unravel the layers of Jesus as written by John the Apostle in his book Revelation.

As we closeout the book of 2 Timothy, Paul leaves us with some parting wisdom inspired by God. Paul reminds us that people are prone to failing, and our eyes should be on God not men, as men will let you down, but God will never leave you. Paul instructs us not to be recluse, to be discerning of our friends and their counsel. He reminds us, to have good friends we must first be a good friend.

It is very typical for us to start a project, adventure or work with great enthusiasm, but somewhere along the line the investment of time or resources begin to out way the end results, we pictured in our minds at the beginning of the work. Is it because we didn't count the costs? Is it because we lose sight of the vision? The answer is it could be all of those things and more. In our spiritual li...

Why do we or should we feel an "urgency" about our faith and sharing that faith with the lost? What exactly is the urgency, and what challenges stand in the way? In this message from Pastor Troy, we will dive into 2 Timoth 4:1-4 and explore why "An Urgent Charge", what is the urgent charge, and what is the major challenge to this charge?

Corruption, a term we hear more and more. It seems you can not turn on any device without hearing about corruption happening everywhere. But did you know there is a cure? Did you know that Deception is trying to keep you from Salvation by trying to corrupt God's Revelation? So if you're wanting to know what the "Cure" is for corruption, then this message from Pastor Troy is for you.

What Can I Expect as a Believer? A curious question, but none the less a question we all ask. We all feel a compulsion to or draw to follow Christ. We know we will face challenges because of our choice to follow Him. Those challenges come from everywhere, work, friends and society to name a few. But there is a Deliverer from this, one who promises that through Him all things are possible! So “What...

Are you "Religious"? Do you have all the outward displays of religion? Do you speak the lingo and present yourself as godly? What if I told you there is no power in "Religion". Would that surprise you? Anyone can be religious and live unchanged lives, speaking of God but living in sin. These are the folks that are self-centered, live self-servingly and say things like "my thing is...". These are t...

It seems sometimes that being a Christian is the hardest thing to be. We are seemingly judged by the world and then by other Christians. But we know that some kind of Judging has to be done, but how and by who? Following Christ, we must not become like the Pharisees or Sadducees, we have to strive to be like Jesus by demonstrating His heart so he can work in and through us. So what does "Being Pre...

Living as a follower of Christ is hard, it seems everything including our own selfish wants try to derail us. We are constantly looked at by both believer and non-believer alike, so How You Live Matters. With all these pressures, how do we stay focused? How are we to think? And how do we continue to be genuine? If you have these questions, then you are in luck as this message from Pastor Troy titl...

As we grow in our faith and walk with Christ, there are somethings we are needing to Hold, Embrace and Develop. This message, Pastor Troy will give us the "Keys to a Faithful Walk".

Have you wanted to get involved at church but thought "What is my ministry calling? and how do I fulfill that calling?". Every follower of Christ asks this question to themselves, but how do you find the answers to these questions? In this message by Pastor Troy, you will discover how direction, faith and hope will help you “Discover and Fulfill Your Ministry”.

As we conclude our study of 1 Timothy, we have learned a lot about Fighting the Good Fight, but how do we invest ourselves in the fight? We do this by Increasing, Sharing, and Resting. This message will unpack how we accomplish that and more as we begin Investing in the Fight.

Is following Christ really a fight? Who is the opponent? And if we are in a fight, what is the Aim of this fight? What should we be aware of as the fight continues? And why shouldn’t we underestimate our opponent? These are some very real questions to an even more real battle that we as followers of Christ are in. In this message from Pastor Troy, you will learn what “Fighting the Good Fight of Fa...

Wealth, what make one wealthy? Respondents to Schwab's 2021 Modern Wealth Survey said a net worth of $1.9 million qualifies a person as wealthy. The average net worth of U.S. households, however, is less than half of that. But what if I told you that is not wealth at all. What if there was wealth that far surpasses what the world says is wealthy. And what if I told you, it is within you grasp. Thi...

We know a lot about how the world treats us as Christians, and we know how we as Christians should treat the world, but what do you know about "How to Treat Others in the Church"? Well this message will give you those answers.

Who among us is worthy or qualified to follow Christ? On own our own, with our own ability, apart from Christ, none of us. But through Him we can do anything. So should be not doing anything and just let the Lord do all the work, or is there things we can and be aware of so we don’t disqualify ourselves from being used by the Lord? In this weeks message we will learn how to focus on our walk, be f...

When we share our faith with others it is always important to remember some key things: 1) You’re always speaking to those who are hurting 2) Always point to Jesus 3) Don’t criticize, just instruct Often times we tend to share our own perspective, our own ideas, what we have learned, or how we would tackle a particular issue or concern at hand. Those things are ok only in the context of what the L...

Today we celebrate Father’s Day – and we’re going to do so by learning some navigation skills… we’re going to look at four SHIPS that every father must learn to navigate: Relationships: Lordship: Fellowship: Stewardship: In this message by Pastor Troy, we will identify which "Ship(s)" in our lives need some chipping of old rust and paint, shoring up of small leaks, or are in major disrepair. Eithe...

Being Godly, what makes someone Godly? Maybe it’s the place they go to church, or how they dress. could it be their speech? We could come up with many more questions, but what’s the answer? In this message titled “The Mystery of Godliness” we’ll find out what God, through the Bible says it is. Bring your questions, and I’m sure you’ll find the answers.

Leaders leads. Whether in the world or in the Church, Christ provided us a clear picture of leadership, and who among us is greater than Christ? John 13:14-17 14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. 15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. 16 Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, no...

We have all seen them, those who are louder, more flamboyant than anyone around them. More into worship that humanly possible. But what does the Bible say about worship? How are we to conduct ourselves? How do you worship the Lord and not bring attention to ourselves or away from he Lord we are worshiping? This message from Pastor Troy titled, “Instruction for Public Worship” will address these qu...

Prayer, are you guilty of praying like you’re going to the great cosmic Santa Clause? Lord, I need this or that, or Lord do this or that, praying mostly when we are in need or in desperate time. I believe we are all guilty of that, praying our hearts desires. In the right time and with the right heart, there is nothing wrong with prayers like that. But if that isn’t the best way to pray, then what...