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There are different approaches to preparing for Christmas.  ​ Those who plan every detail. Those who decorate before Thanksgiving.  Those who decorate the day after.  Those who wait until last minute.  Those who fall into a category of their own. ​  No matter the approach -> Christmas is coming, and we want to be sure more than anything else our heart is prepared. Will you join us each Sunday a...

Pastor Josh Linton, Sunday December 3, 2023 Have you ever tried to do something at the wrong time? There is a right time, wrong time, and God's time. Nothing stops the timing and planning of God. Our place in His plan is determined by our free will. His plan isn't lacking and is never accidental. It's always perfect. Have you ever stopped to consider Mary and Joseph never would have go...

Sister Jessica Hartzold, Sunday November 12, 2023 In this episode, we dive into the powerful metaphor of the table and explore God’s invitation for each of us to take our rightful place in His plan. The table is set, and there is a seat with your name on it, but the question is: Will you take it? Here’s what you can expect in today’s episode: Key Topics Discussed: 1. God’s Invitation: - Understand...

Pastor Josh Linton, Sunday November 5, 2023 Hearing is important  to our everyday life  and it's important to the church. Hearing the Word is  as  essential as  prayer. Join us in this message as we discover truth about our need to hear the Word of God. If you enjoy this message, please consider leaving a rating and a review on iTunes or where ever you choose to podcast. Know someone that coul...

Pastor Josh Linton, Sunday October 29, 2023 Join us in this message, and let's discover truth together. If you enjoy this message, please consider leaving a rating and a review on iTunes or where ever you choose to podcast. Know someone that could use this same encouragement? We truly appreciate when you share The Pentecostal Church messages with your family and friends. For more from The Pent...

Pastor Josh Linton, Sunday October 22, 2023 The book of Nehemiah teaches us how to move from a place of spiritual defenselessness to being defended. In this message we wrap up our series by looking to what God has to say about our need to have a mind to work. We examine the message of Nehemiah and what it means for us to build with both hands. God calls us to both build and guard. Join us in this...

Pastor Josh Linton, Sunday October 15, 2023 God is all -knowing. He's omnipotent which means, He's all-powerful. He's omnipresent which means, He's all places at one time. God is holiness. He's justice. He's righteous. He's love. He's joy. He's peace. There is power in remember who we serve. Join us in this message as we discover truth of why we need reminded, a...

Pastor Josh Linton, Sunday October 9, 2023 Often when we think unity, our mind jumps to party affiliation, or I'm united with him, or her. In today's message we look at unity from a different perspective. We look at prior to being united with another person or group of individuals to where it truly begins. Before we can ever experience unity with another person we must first be in unity wi...

Bro Seio Chihara, Sunday October 1, 2023 What if what we think is freedom, really isn't? What does true freedom look like? Acts chapter 24 presents us with two individuals. One appears free, the other appears bound. One of them is truly free, the other has bought into an illusion of freedom. The scripture tells us in John 8:36, "If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free i...

Sis Jessica Hartzold, Sunday September 25, 2023 The Book of Nehemiah tells us about the rebuilding and restoration of the city of Jerusalem. It also serves as a parallel to our spiritual restoration. In this message we continue our journey and focus in on the opposition Nehemiah faced. The opposition he faced with Sanballat is the same opposition Christians face as we move to allow God to be the B...

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Pastor Josh Linton, Sunday September 10, 2023 Many Christians today struggle because the spiritual walls meant to protect them have been broken down. Join us in this message as we look to the example found in the book of Nehemiah. We'll examine the gates of the city of Jerusalem and directly apply them to the life of every believer. If you enjoy this message, please consider leaving a rating a...

Have you ever sent someone mixed signals? Has someone ever sent you mixed signals? There are times when actions don't line up with words that are spoken, and it leaves us in a state of confusion. When it comes to our faith, it's especially important that our actions and words match. When they don't, they not only confuse those around us, but we end up confusing ourselves. Join us in th...

Pastor Josh Linton, Sunday August 27, 2023 God specifically calls us to love, but the love we often see displayed around us, or the type we ourselves exhibit isn't always what He's called us to. Scripture describes love in several different ways. In today's message we discover three of them, and God's call for us to demonstrate Agape love. If you enjoy this message, please consider...

Pastor Josh Linton, Sunday August 20, 2023

Bro Bradley Nave, Sunday August 13, 2023 In Matthew 5:13, we are called to be the salt of the earth. Have you ever stopped to consider, what this means? It's often something we miss initially. But seeing it is vital to our walk with Christ. It's necessary in understanding our calling, and purpose in Him. Join us as we discover the truth about what it looks like to be the salt of the Earth....

We often sing about Heaven, but have we stopped to consider, "Are we singing about Heaven, but potentially going to miss it? Jesus is very clear, when he returns, the Church will be ready but the question remains, will I be ready? Are you ready? Join us in this powerful message discovering truth about eternity by looking at the parable of the virgins found in Matthew 25:1-13. If you enjoy thi...

Pastor Josh Linton, Sunday July 30, 2023 Jeremiah 29:11-13 NLT - For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. This word is a promise from the Lord to the tribe of Judah before they entered a time of captivity. As they...

Pastor Josh Linton, Sunday July 23, 2023

Sis Cindy Linton, Sunday July 16, 2023 Have you ever found yourself not sure what to pray? Are you looking to learn more about prayer? Does prayer really do anything? This message is packed with instruction, examples, and actions you can use to strengthen your prayer life, and it's done by looking at the example we find in the life of Daniel. Daniel was a man of prayer. He sought God for under...

Pastor Josh Linton, Sunday May 28, 2023 Have you experienced Pentecost? Do you need to experience Pentecost? What is Pentecost? Perhaps you've processed these questions, maybe this is the first time you've ever been asked. As we dive into today's message we find the necessity of answering them, and we find that God is so good that He desires us all to experience Him personally with our...

Brother Seio Chihara, Sunday May 21, 2023 Have you minimized the power of worship in your life? Join us in this message as we discover truth about the power of worship. If you enjoy this message, please consider leaving a rating and a review on iTunes or where ever you choose to podcast. Know someone that could use this same encouragement? We truly appreciate when you share The Church messages wit...

Sister Jessica Hartzold, Sunday May 14, 2023 Psalm 139 speaks about the omniscience of God, and the beauty of being Known. In this message we break Psalm 139 it into four truths. The Truth about be being known. The Truth about being pursued. The Truth about being made. The Truth about being led. Join us in this message as we discover truth about God's omniscience. We'll dial into the call...

Pastor Josh Linton, Sunday May 7, 2023 Are you spending too much time focusing on the darkness around you? It's easy to get caught up in it, it seems to surround us at times. But is that God's desires for us? OR is His desire for us to give His Light our focus? His Word declares, He calls us out of darkness and into His marvelous light. Miraculous things happen when light is allowed to shi...

Pastor Josh Linton, Sunday April 30, 2023 Have you ever thought your plan was better than God's? In today's message we look to the life of Jonah and his struggle with this same thought process. The message of Jonah is a powerful one. It shows us proof that God is faithful to His promise. Jonah was reminded of God's promise and it drew him to a state of repentance which is the same plac...