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December 4, 2022 . . . In Luke 1:5-38 we read two messages sent from God through the angel Gabriel. He spoke to Zechariah and Mary before the birth of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ foretelling of what was to come and the what they were to do. While these messages were hard to believe possible, being from God and delivered to two devout servants of God, they were accepted as true. Do you wonder...

November 27, 2022 . . . Most likely, you have heard this story before. The one out of ten healed lepers who ran back to Jesus Christ to thank him for healing him. Surprisingly, a Samaritan in a time when Jews and Samaritans did not typically get along. Jesus asked, “Where are the nine?” meaning that only one of the ten were thankful. We have just celebrated Thanksgiving and yet I wonder how many r...

November 20, 2022 . . . In I Peter 3:8-17 , Peter gives us some very specific traits of a true Christ follower. We all have valleys and mountains in our lives and sometimes do not act like the example of Jesus Christ. But if you want to show Jesus to others there are ways that they will know you follow Christ. Verse 8 gives us five examples of how we should conduct our life with other Christians a...

November 13, 2022 . . . Marriage is a sacred union created by God in which He has given us clear guidance. As we reflect upon I Peter 3:1-7 , we are reminded that submission is in many parts of life. We have been given three areas in which we should submit; 1) the home, 2) the church, and 3) the government.  In the home, just as in the church, we have roles to fill. Even through difficult tim...

November 6, 2022 . . . In I Peter 3:1-7 we are given a lesson that covers another area in which the Christian’s should be submissive. We hear that word often in the Bible. Jesus is an example of how to submit to God. In the home, church, and government we are to be submissive to various requirements. The home was designed by God in Genesis 2:18-24 when he created a wife for Adam, and He had some s...

October 30, 2022 . . . Sermon delivered by our guest, Bro. Scott Pearl, Director of Missions.    Were you ready when the Lord knocked on your heart’s door? Are you excited to tell the Lord’s story to those with whom you meet in your daily encounters? Deuteronomy 4:9 reminds us to teach our children and grandchildren lest we forget what the Lord has done for us. In the book of Malachi , w...

October 2, 2022 . . . There have always been employers and employees in some form or another in some type of workplace. In some cases, there was pay and in some there was not or there was very little compensation, such as servants and masters in the Bible days. I Peter 2:18-20 gives us a Christian perspective on the acceptable behavior of a God-fearing servant. Peter tells us that the servant (emp...

September 25, 2022 . . . We live in an age of “outrage” where people so often seem to be looking for a reason to be angry. How we build the church as “living stones” is more important than ever.  As we ponder over this particular time of mankind, it serves us well to ponder over a particular verse.   I Peter 2:17 tells us to “Honor all men. Love the brotherhood.  Fear God. Honor the...

September 18, 2022 . . . The first book of Peter tells us to be living stones with a responsibility to build God’s spiritual house and that self-control is needed as we live our lives with others.  Peter tells us in I Peter 2:13-17 that Christians have a responsibility to our government.  As representatives of the Lord, we are subject to the gospel.  Yet, we should also submit to ou...

By Guest Preacher, Bro. Andrew Allen . . . September 11, 2022 . . . As we remember the tragedy that befell our nation on September 11, 2001, let us read Psalm 91:1 and hear the words of comfort that tell us who, “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Every day we see God’s blessings. God is merciful and gives us strength. Life events can...

September 4, 2022 . . . St. Francis of Assisi has been credited for saying, “Preach the Gospel and, if necessary, use words.”  There’s more to a Gospel message than words. Another way to say it is, “Your walk talks louder than your talk talks.” Sharing the Gospel has to be more than words. We are called to be doers of the Word and not just hearers. In I Peter 2:11-12, we are called to refrain...

August 28, 2022 . . . (Thank you to Bro. Andrew Allen for today’s sermon while Bro. Andy recuperates from his surgery.) With a focus on Romans 13:1-2 , we see that there are many places in the Bible that remind us of this amazing power that belongs to God and the ways in which we experience it. There is Power in God’s Word . Read Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 7:25-29, and James 1:22 . Seek the lost and te...

August 21, 2022 . . . As we step a little further into I Peter 2:1-10 , we see the way Peter compares our faith in Jesus Christ as a stone. We are to desire the Word of God to grow in our faith as newborn babies desire nourishing milk. We are to lay aside the false things of this world and seek the truth of God’s Word. Being born-again, Jesus has made us living stones; a holy priesthood of believe...

August 14, 2022 . . . I Peter 1:22-2:3 lets us know that God means what He says. God speaks to us through the Bible, having given us 66 books by 44 God-inspired writers, over 1,500 years, He wrote our Bible. Over time, man has tried to get rid of God’s word, but it always comes back. Why is God’s Word wonderful?  I’ll give you three reasons.   1) It is eternal, everlasting, forever, and...

August 7, 2022 . . . I Peter 1:22-25 gives us some answers to four questions about our faith that you may not have considered. Those questions:   1. When were we able to love? 2. Who are we to love? 3. How are we to love? 4. Why are we to love? In this sermon, I will discuss the answers to these questions. 1. When: The first part of Verse 22 tells us that as Born-Again Christians we have puri...

July 31, 2022 . . . (NOTE: We would like to thank Brother Dewayne Daugherty as our guest pastor for today’s Homecoming sermon) “The Forgiveness of the Father” or “ A Look at the Father’s Perspective of the Prodigal Son ” Luke 15:11-24 gives us the well-known story of a younger son who probably felt that living in his older brother’s shadow was getting old, so he asked the father for his inheritanc...

July 24, 2022 . . . In John 9:1-12 , we read about the time that Jesus gave sight to the man who was blind from birth and could only survive as a beggar. As Jesus passed by this man, the disciples asked him whose sin caused this man to be blind. The answer the Lord gave contradicted the thinking of the time. Jesus told them that this man’s blindness was not from someone’s sin but was from God so t...

July 17, 2022 . . . I Peter 1:17-21 We continue with the first letter of Peter to the scattered Christians who were seeking safety from persecution. They needed to be reminded of where they must place their hope and that their special relationship with God, as believers of the resurrection, defines what type of life they should try to maintain. Don’t we all need that type of encouragement in our w...

July 10, 2022 . . . . I Peter 1:13-16 Read these verses and then consider this . . . Wherever your mind is, your actions will follow. A Christian life is full of movement. God is always leading us on a journey and while there are mountains and valleys along the way, we are kept by the power of God. There are 5 principles that can help you through this journey. 1) Get your mind ready for action. Go...

June 26, 2022 . . . I Peter 1:8-12 . . . Living in a non-Christ-like world is challenging. When a Christ-follower is praying or seeking comfort in troubled times, they say the words, “In the name of Jesus Christ,” who is our symbol of God’s love. Love has always been a great focus in a Christian’s faith. Many people ask, “How can you love someone you have never seen?” ( Verse 8 ) Remember, we have...

June 19, 2022 . . . Happy Father’s Day, Fellas! What can a man do to assure that his home is worthy of God’s blessings? If we take a close look at Psalms Chapters 127 and 128, we can find some helpful words that can guide us in this endeavor. And, this message is as important for women as it is for men. The Bible is full of noteworthy help for how to create a family life that follows God’s plan. E...

June 12, 2022 . . . Who am I? Where am I going?  What is my purpose?  We dig a little deeper into I Peter 1:1-7 and the message that Peter gives to the early Christian pilgrims who had been scattered by God to preach the Gospel in the land that is now modern-day Turkey. He helps them know who they are. They were chosen, just as we are today. Just as it was for them, the Holy Spirit is he...

June 5, 2022 . . . Who am I?  Where am I going?  What is my purpose?   These are three questions that are explored in the first letter of Peter.  Read I Peter 1:1-12 where we see how we can begin to understand the answer to these questions. In this often ungodly world where we live, Peter reminds us that we are chosen by God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit, and brought into His...

May 22, 2022 . . . Revisiting Hebrews 11:8-19 , we continue to look at how we can build a life of faith. Remember that God promised Abraham many blessings and, through his faith and obedience, Abraham received the blessings. God speaks to us through the Bible. It is our job to listen and obey when we are called. Have you been too busy to hear? Whether you fully understand the what or why of it, if...

May 15, 2022 . . . What is the type of soil in which your faith has been planted? In the parable that Jesus taught, there were 4 types of soil, but only 1 of those 3 was able to sustain true growth. That means 75% of what we think is creating growth of our faith is not. In Hebrews 11:8-19 we are reminded of the importance of true faith and find the first of 6 building blocks for faith. As you read...