Glad Tidings Church Muncie

Special speaker - Dr. James O. Davis

This Sunday Pastor Kevin continues his series Christ in the Psalms with a close look at Psalm 45, a psalm that functioned as a wedding song for a royal wedding among the ancient Hebrews. It is a rich portait of that to which the king and his bridegroom should aspire. The imagery that is evident points to Christ's relationship with His Church -- His bride . The words of Joni Eareckson Tada are...

"One does not surrender a life in an instant. That which is lifelong can only be surrendered in a lifetime." These words were found in the diary of Ecuadoran missionary martyr Jim Elliot. As we continue the series Christ in the Psalms this Sunday, Pastor Kevin will look at the 40th psalm and see how it depicts Jesus in His self-sacrifice , total obedience , and bountiful grace-giving . J...

The late John Stott wrote, "The Cross holds suffering and hope together and invites us to praise Him in faith for a day that it all gives way to victory!" It was from the cross that Jesus cried out the words of Psalm 22, " My God, My God, why has Thou forsaken Me? " As Pastor Kevin continues his series, Christ in the Psalms this Sunday, he will look closely at this psalm and ex...

We live in a challenging and often frightening world that seems to be void of joy. Yet, for the child of God, true and lasting joy is possible through the resurrection of Jesus. This Sunday Pastor Kevin will continue his series, Christ in the Psalms and will invited us to explore psalm 16, a psalm that calls us to a life of joy rooted in the work of Jesus. Join us Sunday for the message, The Lord...

This Sunday, Pastor Kevin will preach the first of six messages from the Psalms in a series titled, Christ in the Psalms . In this first message, from the 2nd psalm, he will explore the universal plot and rebellion of the nations against the rule and dominion of God and we will learn the divine reaction to that rebellion. Join us Sunday as we are challenged to "Kiss the Son" and humble o...

Dietrich Bonhoeffer once wrote, "When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die." Not exactly Church Marketing 101 - but this is the clarion call of Christ. Join us this Sunday as we look at Jesus' example and invitation in John 12 to follow Him in this "Upside-Down Kingdom" kind of living - where life comes only through death, and death brings forth abundant fruit. Will...

Mark Twain once quipped, "Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out, and your dog would go in." This Sunday, Pastor Kevin will conclude his series, Stewardship: It's a God Thing with a message about God's favor as we live lives of generosity. We will learn what it means to walk in God's favor and how we can make sure we do. Join us Sunday for the message,...

This Sunday Pastor Kevin will continue his three-part series, Stewardship: It's a God Thing , building on the theme that it is the unchangeableness of God that is the foundation for our generosity. What does God expect of us in our giving and what barriers in our own lives risk keeping us from obedient generosity? These will be his focus in his message, Living in Obedience to the Unchanging Go...

Andrew Murray wrote, "The world asks, 'What does a man own?' Christ asks, "How does he use it?" The use of all that God gives us is Christian stewardship, and stewardship is not a "willy nilly, do as we wish" part of Christian discipleship-it is indeed a crucial aspect of our Christian discipleship. Join us as Pastor Kevin begins a short series from Malachi 3 , Ste...

There is a cultural battle waging today over the existence and parameters of truth. Believers must engage that battle wisely. This Sunday Pastor Kevin concludes his series, Confidence-The Believer's Posture in God's Presence and explains how we are to navigate that battle, make transformative impact, and remain free from the idols of the heart. Join us Sunday for the message, Clinging to Him Alone...

Tullian Tchvidjian wrote, "God does not move us beyond the gospel; He moves us more deeply into the gospel." The Apostle John's words in 1 John 3 reveal the depth and profound character of the Gospel. Sunday Pastor Kevin continues his series Confidence-The Believer's Posture in God's Presence and looks at these deep truths-that God's verdict is greater than our conscience...

John Piper wrote, "The fear of God is what is left of the storm when you have a safe place to watch right in the middle of it." While the Scripture is explicit that the "fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" (Proverbs 9:10), it is equally clear that we are to have confidence as believers in the presence of Christ. Sunday, Pastor Kevin will begin his three-week series from 1 John, Confidence...

Writing from prison, shackled in chains, the Apostle Paul urged believers in Colossae to do what he had done - develop a mindset and lifestyle of thankfulness independent from circumstances. Billy Graham echoed this when he said, "A spirit of thankfulness is one of the most distinctive marks of a Christian whose heart is attuned to the Lord. Thank God in the midst of trials and every persecution."...

This Sunday Pastor Kevin will conclude his Cast of Characters Advent series with a look at the life of Anna. Her life was hard and painful, but she persisted-faithfully, serving the Lord, refusing to nurse bitterness, entertain envy, or allow her heart to complain. "In an instant" God opened her eyes to see and embrace what she had been anticipating for years. Join us Sunday as we learn how to cul...

Along with the angels, it is the shepherds who play the primary role in announcing the birth of our Savior in Luke's account. The angels declared to the shepherds the arrival of "good tidings of great joy" and the shepherds, upon returning from the manger where they saw Jesus, came "glorifying and praising God for what they had seen." This Sunday in part three of Pastor Kevin's Advent series, Cast...

The response of Joseph when he learned from the angel of Mary's pregnancy was a profound demonstration of honor and integrity. His life, he knew, was being watched closely, and the way he responded would make a great impact on many. This Sunday Pastor Kevin will unpack Joseph's response and provide us lessons from his life that we can apply in part two of his Advent series, Cast of Characters: Jos...

Christian historian Jeraslov Pelikan said, "Tradition is the living faith of the dead; traditionalism is the dead faith of the living. Tradition lives in conversation with the past, while remembering we are where and when we are and that it is we who have to decide. Traditionalism supposes that nothing should ever be done for the first time, so all that is needed to solve any problems is to arrive...

"The worst moment for the atheist is when he is really thankful and has nobody to thank." These are the words of C.K. Chesterton, quoting St. Francis of Assisi. In the final message of his series from the Psalms, Taste and See: The Goodness of God , Pastor Kevin will explore the 103rd psalm and highlight why the psalmist calls us to join all of creation and BLESS THE LORD- The Song our Soul Must S...

Derek Kidner calls Psalm 91 a "psalm for danger." The today is living in what Paul call "perilous times" and this psalm speaks to these dangerous days. This Sunday pastor Kevin continues his series, Taste and See: The Goodness of God, with a look at the two promises of safety underscored by the psalmist, the three voices of assurance, and the four-fold character of the God of promise. Join us Sund...

Psalm 84 is about the longing we have for the presence of God -- the holy appetite that believers have for communion with Jesus. On the Christian pilgrimage or journey, we all experience various season -- each of them drawing us toward Him. This Sunday, Pastor Kevin will continue the series, Taste and See and will explore this longing described in the 84th psalm, in his message, "The Pull of Home....

The Gospels record two gifts that caught the attention of Jesus. We should ask ourselves this question: "Has my giving every caught His attention?" This Sunday Pastor Kevin will address the universal lostness of humanity and the urgency of sharing the Good News with those who have never heard. As we consider that urgency we must consider the way we give our time, energy, and resources in response...

Join us Sunday for week 2 of our Messengers Kingdom Builders emphasis. Pastor Kevin will be sharing from the Word and engaging our guest missionaries in a dialogue. The 19th century missionary to China, C.T. Studd once said, "How could I spend the best years of my life in living for the honors of this world, when thousands of souls are perishing every day?" This statement will become the focal poi...