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Today Pastor Terry will bring us back into the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus was betrayed with a kiss. Some days there is no greater comfort than knowing we're not alone. Betrayal is so common here on earth, but when we experience being betrayed by someone we trust, we can remember that Jesus, too, was betrayed by a friend. He knows our pain. He has felt that same pain deeply, personally. His h...

Just imagine with me an arrow pointing up, in, and out. Pastor Terry challenges you to consider three things. IF you know God as your Savior then there's this looking up. This desire to have a relationship with Him. After that's established, interacting with others that believe Jesus is important. In. Don't try to do life alone. These are foundational to be able to share God's love to anyone on th...

Many people followed Jesus during his ministry. There were the religious leaders, who looked for faults in his message and conduct. Then there were the crowds who sought signs and wonders, and then, there were those who were called his disciples. Pastor Terry shows us today that we too are called to be disciples. However, Jesus often said things that many people didn't like. Will you follow the ca...

What would it have been like to have been called by Jesus to be one of his pupils, one of his inner circle of followers? What criteria did Jesus use when he picked the twelve? Why were they special? AND... If we had been around in those days, would we have been called disciples too? Well, we will get to find out today as Pastor Terry shares with us about the very diverse group of individuals that...

New Year's Resolutions. One word, one thing, one change. Intentional focus. To be honest, it's hard to keep the momentum sometimes. Pastor Terry challenges you today to approach the new year with a resolve to get to know the Creator who gave you life or to stand firm on what you already know to be true about Jesus. Either way, you have been given a gift of more time. How will you use it? Friends,...

Have you ever wished you could see into the future? Today Pastor Terry will walk you through what Jesus had to say to the disciples when they wanted to know what was coming. The answer wasn't a pleasant one. It's like that old saying about things getting worse before they get better. That's basically what's going to happen. The temple that the Jews were so proud of would be destroyed. There would...

It is quite amazing when you stop to think that the widow who gave the two mites is still such a lesson in giving, more than two thousand years later! As Pastor Terry continues to share this story in the book of Mark, we will hear that it's not the gift that matters, but the heart behind it. We all want to do great things for God, but sometimes we need to be reminded that He sees things differentl...

Have you ever been part of a gift exchange, and when you opened your gift, it was much more extravagant, costly, thoughtful, or sacrificial than what you had given? Today, Pastor Terry is going to share about the type of gifts that God appreciates. Gifts are a common theme at this time of year. In fact, it's a hard thing to ignore, with all the advertising and promotions and wishlists floating aro...

Time with Jesus is the best time you can spend during Christmastime. There're so many things to distract you from keeping Him on your heart through the day. The planning and setup and events to go to all can pull your attention away from Jesus if you let it. Today, Pastor Terry has a reminder for you to set apart time for Jesus and grow in Him. He's not meant to be left out of your life when you'r...

Every holiday season seems to just get busier and busier. More decorations, more gifts, more places to go... It can get overwhelming. In the midst of all the activity and events, it's easy to forget to actually spend time with Jesus, Who's the reason for the celebration in the first place. Pastor Terry is going to remind you today to rush to Jesus, into time with Him in His presence. It's with Him...

Jesus' birth isn't just about a warm scene in a manger. His birth was the last thing Satan wanted to happen in the war he's fighting against God. Jesus gave easy access to God to anyone who wants it. He's the way to The Father, and the last thing Satan wants is people to turn to Him. Through Jesus, you have forgiveness of sins and hope for eternity, and no fear of what Satan can do to you. Your ho...

Everyone knows the classic scene of Jesus in the manger with angels and the wise men around. But, there's more to consider with Jesus' birth than just that. Today, Pastor Terry's going to show you how Jesus' birth fits into some of the prophecies of the book of Revelation. His birth was the turning point of an invisible war against Satan. It's not over yet, either, but Jesus was born to give you e...

And He did it. Knowing the cost, Jesus made the choice to die for each of us. Today we'll re-enter the garden of Gethsemane where Jesus wrestled with the knowledge of the pain, abandonment, and wrath he was about to experience on the cross. He always knew he had come to die, but in the garden, he looked full in the face of everything that meant. And as Pastor Terry takes us back into that moment,...

Pastor Terry is taking us into the garden of Gethsemane today, into the most intimate moment with Jesus as he prepares himself to face the cross. As we look at it today we're going to feel the emotional weight Jesus faced, knowing he was about to take on the sins of the entire world. Jesus, who had never done anything wrong would now face the wrath of God for everything we do. Let your heart be to...

When you consider that Jesus may come back at any time, it can rearrange your priorities. Pastor Terry reminds us today about the imminent return of Christ and the shift of perspective that that understanding brings! What do you want to be doing when he comes again? If we had a choice, I know we'd all say we want to be ready for that day. We want to be found faithful and serving him, sharing the g...

One of the most exciting things about following Jesus is that he has promised that when we seek him we will find him. When we look for him, he will be found by us! When we draw near to him, he will draw near to us. If you're feeling empty, dry, or unfulfilled in your walk with Christ, he has a simple solution for you: seek him. Draw near. And when you do, you'll find the greatest adventure of your...

Do you ever feel like you just can't do it? Pastor Terry compares life before Christ to not being able to walk. We just can't do it on our own. We can't be the wife or husband, child or parent we were created to be without the love of God working in us. Accepting the love and forgiveness of God through Christ Jesus gives us legs. It allows us to walk in freedom and fully become the person we are m...

Pastor Terry is going to take us through Jesus' greatest miracle today, but understanding which miracle is the greatest begins by understanding our greatest need. What is it that we need more than anything? More than physical healing or safety from a physical storm? We need to be saved from our sin. We need to have peace with God. We'll learn today how Jesus performed that miracle 2000 years ago,...

Some broken things are too far gone to be fixed. You can’t glue all of those shattered pieces of glass back together again and make it just like new. But, contrary to how you may feel, this doesn’t carry over to people. You see, there’s no such thing as a lost cause to God. As you’ll see in today’s passage, He can radically transform the lives of people you may have written off as too far gone. Pa...

There’s just something about seeing the sun again after days of clouds and rain. You feel lighter and more energized. The sunshine wakes you up. Today, Pastor Terry explains that God’s presence is like sunshine to your spirit. He wants you to be fully alive, living out the abundance that comes with being connected to Him. But, God’s enemy, Satan, is trying to keep you from experiencing that. This...

Looking at pictures or watching travel shows can give you an idea of what a place is like. But you can’t fully grasp how blue the sky is or how the sand feels until you go there and experience it yourself. Today, Pastor Terry shares that the same thing happens in your faith journey. You may know a lot about the Lord and understand that He’s big enough for whatever you’re going through. But it’s th...

When there’s a big storm coming, people get ready for it. They go to the store and secure things at home. Thanks to modern technology, they’re prepared for what’s coming their way. Wouldn’t it be great if those forecasters could predict when the circumstances of your life will get hard? The truth is that all too often, the storms of life seem to come out of nowhere and blindside you. Well, today,...

Stop and think about the difference between a manufacturer and a distributor. A manufacturer is actually a place where goods are made...actually created. A distributor is someone who then takes those goods and gets them into the hands of the people that want them. This is the difference between God and His church. Jesus is the manufacturer that creates all the good that we know. Our job as His fol...

One of the amazing truths of the economy of God is that giving really has nothing to do with “how much”. It's never a quantity issue with the LORD. God is far more concerned with the heart behind the giving. Today Pastor Terry challenges each of us to be faithful with what we've been given. Have you been given much...then give much! Have you been given little...then give little. Just be faithful w...

The founding pastor of the Calvary Chapel movement, Chuck Smith is quoted as saying, “Just because you walk into a garage and say 'beep beep'...well, that doesn't mean you're a car.” (LOL) This quippy saying really does bring some clarity to the identity of a Christian. A Christian should bear the fruit of a Christian. Basically, you need to be who you say you are. And Pastor Terry will make it so...