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Today, Pastor Terry will be teaching on the importance of the Jewish Temple that King Solomon built. King Solomon's father, King David had the desire to build the temple for the Lord but God told him that because he was a man of war, his son would be the one to build it. Sometimes even when you have a godly desire to do something, it doesn't necessarily mean that you're the one God is calling to d...

As Pastor Terry continues his teaching series, he'll be explaining how important it is for us to vote for godly leaders so that our nation would be blessed. Financial prosperity, and material wealth for our country shouldn't be the primary reason we vote for a leader. You should be examining their views on godly principals such as abortion, and christian persecution, and how they view the nation o...

King Solomon had it all, he was the King, he had power, and he was rich, yet he realized that these things weren't as important as having wisdom. Today, Pastor Terry will be reminding you that the things of the world, and all the material things around you will pass away and they never truly satisfy. King Solomon had all the temporal pleasures at his finger tips, yet he asked God for wisdom so he...

As Pastor Terry continues his teaching series on the sin of David with Bathsheba, he'll be exhorting you to to pay attention to the repercussions of this horrible sin. The Bible say's that sin leads to death. It may not seem like it at first, because the Bible also say's that sin is pleasurable, but for a season. If you plant bad seeds, you're going to reap bad fruit in your life. David's sin of a...

The Story of David committing adultery with Bathsheba is a pretty common one that you've probably heard about, but today, Pastor Terry will be giving you practical way's to avoid being in this type of situation to begin with. King David was supposed to be out at battle with his soldiers, but he was hanging around idle in his palace instead. If King David was doing what God called him to do in the...

One of the most interesting aspects surrounding the constant fighting around Jerusalem is that this particular area isn't even a good piece of land. The Bible calls this area Zion, and it simply means parched place, because it's just a big rock, there's nothing really desirable about the actual land. As Pastor Terry continues his teaching series, he'll be explaining how Jerusalem is the hot spot o...

It has been said that God doesn't call the qualified, but He qualifies the called. Today, Pastor Terry will be challenging you to step out in faith and do what God has called you to do even if you don't feel qualified for it yet. David was called to be King, but his circumstances didn't reflect that calling in the beginning. David was hiding in caves, running for his life, yet God called him to be...

Today, Pastor Terry will be teaching through the story of David and Goliath, and he'll be encouraging you to have an eternal perspective while dealing with the trials of this life. When David faced off against Goliath, he had the proper perspective before he even went into battle. The rest of the camp, along with King Saul, were greatly afraid and they only kept their focus on how scary and imposs...

All throughout you're Christian life, you're going to come face to face with giants that you're going to have to slay. As Pastor Terry continues his teaching series through the book of 1 Samuel, he'll be reminding you that God is the one who wins the battles for you, but you still have to step out in faith and fight. The Bible say's, not by power nor by might but by My Spirit say's the Lord of Hos...

As Pastor Terry continues his teaching series through the Book of 1 Samuel, he'll be challenging you to be content with what the Lord has blessed you with. King Saul was not content in the Lord, and that led him to become extremely jealous and hateful towards David. You can't be envious of someone and yet still claim to be content. Those two can't coexist together, you're either thankful and conte...

When you study the life of King Saul, it becomes evident rather quickly, that it's like your learning about two different men. Saul starts off great, and he loves the Lord, obeys God's commands, but later in life Saul starts to slowly slip away from God. Today, Pastor Terry will be warning you against starting off well, but ending terrible. King Saul is an example of someone who backslid from God...

One of the most depressing things about western Christianity these days, is how the devil has done a good job convincing the church that it should resemble the world in order to get more converts. Today, Pastor Terry will be explaining how this concept is all backwards. When people truly want to grow in the Lord, they expect church to be what the Bible say's it should be! The Bible say's that ligh...

As Pastor Terry continues his teaching series through the books of the Old Testament, he'll be challenging you to take the time out of your busy schedule to pour into your children. Samuel the prophet, sadly had sons who didn't follow after the Lord. There is a lot of speculation as to how this could happen, especially since Samuel was a mighty man of God, who God used in such a great way. The rea...

As Pastor Terry continues his teaching series through the books of the Old Testament, he'll be challenging you to take the time out of your busy schedule to pour into your children. Samuel the prophet, sadly had sons who didn't follow after the Lord. There is a lot of speculation as to how this could happen, especially since Samuel was a mighty man of God, who God used in such a great way. The rea...

As Pastor Terry continues his teaching series through the books of the Old Testament, he'll be challenging you to take the time out of your busy schedule to pour into your children. Samuel the prophet, sadly had sons who didn't follow after the Lord. There is a lot of speculation as to how this could happen, especially since Samuel was a mighty man of God, who God used in such a great way. The rea...

How do you behave after God answers your prayers? It’s all too easy to forget to thank God in your joy of receiving what you so desperately wanted and prayed for. Pastor Terry will challenge you today to acknowledge God’s blessing in answered prayer, worship Him and allow the change he’s brought to serve and glorify HIM. God’s plans as He answers prayers are much bigger than your own hopes and des...

Hannah prayed a deeply intense and anguished prayer for a child. She poured out all her anger and pain into prayer. It’s clear in today’s passage that praying gut-wrenching and honest prayers to God are ok. The Lord isn’t offended by your honesty, even if all you can manage are groans in prayer. And today, Pastor Terry will encourage you with the reminder that God will meet you and change you if y...

When tragedy happens, it will seem as if it will ruin your life. Death, hunger, financial ruin, terror all feel like punishments from God. However, as Pastor Terry explores today, God works in millions of tiny and big ways in your natural circumstances in life to bring about his plan for your life. God’s plan is much bigger than your plans or circumstances. God wants to work in your life to move y...

Ruth and Naomi returned to Bethlehem empty and desperate. Both were widows and without provision and neither woman had much hope. But instead of waiting for rescue or good fortune to come to them, Ruth proactively decided to act. She took great initiative and went to work. Today, Pastor Terry will remind you that there is no shame to admitting need and working hard to fill it. God orchestrated the...

One of the most depressing things about western Christianity these days, is how the devil has done a good job convincing the church that it should resemble the world in order to get more converts. Today, Pastor Terry will be explaining how this concept is all backwards. When people truly want to grow in the Lord, they expect church to be what the Bible say's it should be! The Bible say's that ligh...

Ruth had lived her whole life knowing only idols and false religion. She married into a family who followed God Almighty. And from that moment God began a great work in her heart drawing her to himself. She saw in Naomi’s life a God worth worshiping and a religion worth sacrifice. Today you will discover with Pastor Terry what an incredible example of loyalty, faith and service Ruth’s life is. God...

It is important to stand up for God’s truth. But be careful that you are not known only for your stance, but first and foremost, be known for your love for Jesus! Pastor Terry reminds us in his message today, that we should always be on the lookout for an opportunity to share the Gospel. When you stand for God’s truth, do so in love. Remember the people who are lost and in need of Jesus, the Savio...

Rules, laws, and morals are important for a society to thrive. Without them, chaos and destruction reign. Without them, people do what is right in their own eyes. Without them, the enemy takes control and evil prevails. As discussed in the message today, Pastor Terry encourages you to be a champion of rules. Be a defender of laws. Resist corruption. Do not fall into the trap that says everyone is...

Who worships a god that can be stolen? Why would anyone worship something they fashion themselves? People can be so deceived. They find themselves worshipping created things. As Pastor Terry discusses today, this is such folly. Wouldn’t it be much better to worship the God who made you? The One who created the universe and everything in it? The One who sent His only Son to die on the cross for you...

The Lord is your refuge and strength. The enemy is on the prowl waiting for you to mess up, take a wrong turn, or self-destruct. He is a master at throwing insults, making you believe lies about yourself, and turning your focus away from God. As Pastor Terry warns today, you can be your own worst enemy. Your heart can be deceitful. Your thoughts can be destructive. Your motives can be dishonest. C...