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Do you look forward to the time of worship each week – singing songs to the Lord? It's often a joyful time, together with the family of God. Pastor Terry wants you to know, that giving of your resources should be equally as joyous. What is worship, to you? Is it just the time set aside to sing songs and praise choruses? Or is it your daily declaring of His worth, by your obedience to His commands?...

In Matthew, Chapter Five, Jesus said that you are to let your yes be yes. Today, Pastor Terry exhorts you to be a person of your word. Have you promised to do something, and for matters of convenience, have not fulfilled your promise? There are two things you must consider. First, don't make a promise you can't, or know you won't, complete. Secondly, if you do promise, follow-through, knowing that...

In his message, today, Pastor Terry looks into Paul's teaching about giving. To give of your resources in the service of the church, and to help brothers and sisters, is not a suggestion, it's a command. God doesn't want you to give grudgingly, however. He wants you to give out of a heart of love. What we've been blessed with, be it little or much, we've been given by the Lord. His storehouse is n...

In Paul's letter to the Colossians, he writes that the Law of Moses is made up of shadows of Christ. Today, Pastor Terry emphasizes Paul's admonition, that you cannot be saved by keeping the Law. A shadow can't die for you. A shadow can't love you. But Jesus can, and He did. And He loves you with a love that can never be taken away from you. Why would you settle for a shadow when you have the very...

In Ephesians, Paul writes, that we are being fashioned into a building, constructed on the Chief Cornerstone, Jesus. Today, Pastor Terry wants you to understand, that the Spirit is at work in you, using the trials and experiences in your life, to shape you as a living stone, and vital part of His House. In our natural state we, as people, don't fit together very well. But as the supernatural work...

Paul writes, in Romans Chapter Eight, that our present sufferings are but minor afflictions, compared to the glory that awaits us. In his message, today, Pastor Terry reminds you, that suffering is part of the Christian territory. Your body is under the curse of the garden, and evil exists in this world. When you endure suffering, God uses it for His glory and uses you to benefit your brothers and...

Life can be very hard, sometimes. But Pastor Terry wants you to know, that this is not all there is. You have an amazing future lying ahead of you if you believe in Jesus. Imagine a world where no one is ever tired, feels rejected or depressed – A world where there is no more sickness, and no one ever dies! That is your future! The promise of being resurrected, in a body that never gets old, or si...

When Jesus paid for your sin, He paid with His life. Pastor Terry wants you to understand the entirety of what Jesus paid for, for you. Jesus rose from the dead, and, because He arose, you, who believe in Him, will arise as well! The work of redemption has just begun, in you. The process will be complete at the resurrection, when you, and all of your loved ones, who have died believing in Jesus, w...

The Bible teaches us that Jesus is the First Fruits, having risen from the dead, and we who follow are, likewise, first fruits unto the Father. Pastor Terry encourages you to grasp the enormity of that Truth. Jesus rose from the dead, by the resurrection power of the Spirit of God. You've been given the deposit of the Spirit in you, by being born again. What awaits you, is the resurrection of your...

In the body of Christ, no one member is expendable. In his message today, Pastor Terry wants you to know, that you and your gift. are as important as any other member's gift. You're put in that place to worship and serve, because God knows you're needed there. And He knows that it's the place where you can grow, being built up by the gifts of others, who gather with you. Don't neglect your gift. G...

It can be hard to take a stand when everyone else around you isn't seeing what you're seeing. Pastor Terry says, in today's message, that the Spirit gives many gifts, but the gift of discernment can be a difficult one to exercise. Sometimes it may cause you to be unpopular. But you're in good company, with Jesus, Himself. The Truth can be a hard pill to swallow, for some, at times. But, when the S...

Being born again is a mind-blowing supernatural event in your life. It's the work of the Spirit of Jesus in you, as Pastor Terry shares in his message today. And, it isn't just a one-and-done event. The Apostle Paul says that you began your life by the work of the Holy Spirit, and you continue, on your new life's journey, by the work of the Spirit. His Spirit gives you gifts to build up His body....

Man-made rules for the church do not foster unity. Today Pastor Terry exhorts you, not to allow a personal conviction to become divisive in your church relationships. There are areas that aren't necessarily sin, according to what is written in the Bible, but a brother or sister may feel it is for them. In these cases, your freedom should not be flaunted in front of them, so as to cause them to stu...

In today's message, Pastor Terry wants you to understand God's heart for your marriage. Think about how many times you have failed in your vows to Him, yet He keeps receiving you back, and cleansing you, every time you sin against Him and return with a repentant heart. Your relationship with your spouse should be the same. Husband, wife, He wants you to love your spouse, and do the hard work of fo...

God hates divorce. Today, Pastor Terry wants you to know that God loves you, and wants the best for your marriage. When you entered into the marriage covenant with your spouse, you did it before God. He holds you to your vows. Marriage calls on both the husband and wife to give themselves completely to their spouse, and not just when things are going well. When things are rough is when you need to...

There are sins, according to the Bible, that will keep one from entering into the kingdom of God. Pastor Terry wants you to know, that the members of the body of Christ, are to take a stand against those sins. Tolerating sins of that magnitude, within the church can loosen that sin to affect others. And the one who is practicing such sin needs to be dealt with, with the goal of true repentance, an...

What is your definition of success? Of power, and authority? Pastor Terry wants you to understand, that, in the church, it isn't the same as it is in the world. It's not about a charismatic leader, gifted orator, talented singer or musician. In the church it's about men and women who are called by God. And their power is found in the grace given by the Spirit, to build up the body, and to lift up...

The second greatest commandment is to love your neighbor as yourself. In today's message, Pastor Terry exhorts you to consider your brother or sister's needs, and feelings above your own. Your perceived freedom, to do something that others feel isn't right, doesn't give you the right to offend them, by practicing it in front of them. Remember this, there is no greater love than laying down your li...

Do you know that God has called you to ministry? Pastor Terry reminds you, today, that you are called, and you're gifted to serve in the church. Paul teaches that we differ in the gifts of the Spirit, but none is more important than another. Everyone is not a pastor or a teacher. The child care worker, the greeter, the one who cleans up after service is over, shovels snow, or mows the lawn, is equ...

In First John, Chapter Two it's written, that “all that is in the world – the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life – is not of the Father.” In today's message, Pastor Terry wants you to understand, that the ways of the world are one hundred and eighty degrees opposed to the Way of God. Jesus is your Savior, but He is also supposed to be your Master. The world will draw yo...

The apostle Paul encourages his audience to treat the nation of Israel as a people that need the life-saving gift of Jesus! God hasn't given up on them and He will keep His promises to the Jews. Rejection after rejection, though, eventually led to blindness for the Israel nation. Pastor Terry explains this today as judicial blindness which won't be removed for the Jews until the end of the Church...

Since Israel failed to share the good news of Jesus to all the world we live in what's known as the Church Age as Pastor Terry tells us today. We can see this time as God's holding this nation accountable, yet at the same time giving us time for Jesus to reach our hearts so that we may accept Him. This is what's foretold in ancient times. Israel got stuck like pigs in the mud because they thought...

Today Pastor Terry dives into Paul's explanation of why and how Israel was a chosen nation. Basically, it boiled down to this nation was who God chose to serve Him. Some may argue that point. Know that Israel did not do or say anything in particular for this to happen. In fact, they rejected Jesus' message of salvation. Because of this, they're retained for a later time, but NOT FORGOTTEN. Now, we...

Every minute of every day there are choices to be made. Like glue you can't wash off. Have you chosen to follow Jesus or are you living for yourself? Something happens the moment you invite Jesus in, and repent from sin. Pastor Terry explains that this powerful change in your life comes from within. It comes from the Holy Spirit. He shows you what to do and gives you confidence and a reliance that...

Almost everything in life is a process, is it not? Now, let's make it personal. If you're a believer in Jesus you're told to become more like Him. Folks, this takes time! Today Pastor Terry gives you food for thought on this subject as the apostle Paul felt discouragement as he worked at reflecting his Savior. You have to think about the reasons why you sin. Is it because you're stuck on all the r...