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God grants us the gift of his unmerited favor, which we call grace. As humans, we can fall into the trap of abusing grace by thinking that we can sin as much as we want and still be right with God. We can begin to believe that our sin doesn’t have an impact. Today Pastor Gary will remind you that your sin can put a halt to the plans God has for your life. On the other hand, grace offers you a bran...

God put us in relationships and He designed us with a need for fellowship. Sadly, as with all good things, humans find ways to pervert this gift. One way that this happens is when people use their charisma or leadership abilities to mislead others. It happens all the time in the Church. As Pastor Gary will explain in today’s message our primary source of truth and guidance in righteous living shou...

The easy way is seldom the best way. The only way to righteousness is through Christ, and it’s far from easy. If you make the approval of others your goal in life, you’ll be forced to compromise on your faith-driven values, missing out on God’s bigger purpose. In today’s message, Pastor Gary will remind us that the most important audience you have is your Heavenly Father. When He sees you He sees...

In your life, you've probably tried to make a few bargains. You've bargained with others and even yourself when it comes to your own relationship with Christ. Bargaining and excuses are never-ending, if you want to have a relationship with Jesus Christ, you have to make a clear choice and stand firm in it... And in today's message, Pastor Gary will remind you that there's nothing on this Earth bes...

In today's message, Pastor Gary will remind you that the Church is bought and paid for by Jesus Christ. The Church is stewarded by pastors and others but they also take leadership from Jesus. When the focus of the Church is taken off of Christ, you can start to drift into dangerous territory. When man comes in and tries to run the Church his own way instead of the way of God... It's only a matter...

In today’s message, Pastor Gary speaks about the joy he felt after accepting Jesus. And, how we are to share this joy with those around us! We aren’t given this joy to simply keep it to ourselves, right? If we are truly “for” God, we’ll want to share him with as many people as we can, no matter what they might think of us! No age, race, gender, class, or anything else should ever be able to stop u...

In today’s message, Pastor Gary speaks about King David, and how he was referred to as “a man after God’s own heart.” Pastor Gary explains how this refers to King David always trying to do as God commanded, without fearing the repercussions. We are called to do the same thing. We are instructed to follow the Word and Will of God, no matter what others may think of us. Pastor Gary speaks about how...

Many pastors today are, sadly, beginning to change the way they preach and the message they’re speaking. People don’t want to hear preaching that challenges their thinking or way of life. They want to hear words that encourage their sin. But, as Pastor Gary teaches today, God’s message can’t be changed! Including His words on sin, judgment, hell, and repentance. He told Jonah to tell the Ninevites...

Jonah’s message to Nineveh was that judgement was coming in 40 days. God gave Him that message to proclaim in hopes that perhaps the people would repent. And as Pastor Gary teaches today, God has that message for all of humanity now as well. Throughout His word, God warns of the coming judgement for sin. He tells you this in order that all would turn to Him, believe, and come to repentance. He doe...

It can feel a little overwhelming to think about Satan and his armies fighting in this world. Yes, he wants as many souls as he can lead away from God. But, today, Pastor Gary will encourage you to remember that God has His armies fighting too. And, as a believer in Him, you are part of His army. When you spread the truth of God to others, you share the way to salvation, and can save another perso...

There are armies assembling today. There are wars raging across the world. There are battles even in homes and churches. Satan and his armies are taking up the offensive and waging war in this world. Today, Pastor Gary will explain how your physical and spiritual battles come from Satan himself. But, you need not despair. You aren’t fighting alone! Jesus is in your corner and wants to fight for yo...

Like an olive must be crushed to produce oil, Jesus had to be crushed for the healing balm for all who would believe. Jesus was wounded, broken, crushed for you. For your healing and restoration. Today, Pastor Gary will describe the way Jesus was your substitute at Calvary in order that you would be forgiven and made right with God. God’s grace is available to you right now! And you need healing!...

As Pastor Gary continues his teaching series, he'll be explaining how America began to decline due to spiritual sleepiness and apathy. In the same way, the nation of Israel was blessed and victorious when they obeyed God, so too was America was blessed when they held onto Biblical principles. America is following in the same footsteps as Israel in the Old Testament, growing comfortable and turning...

America has truly been blessed by God, and the sole purpose for this, is because the Founding Fathers built this nation on many Biblical principals. A nation can be blessed by obeying God's Word, and so can individuals. Today, Pastor Gary will be explaining how when you obey the commands of God, and stay within His boundaries, you will be blessed. God knows exactly what will truly bring you satisf...

As Pastor Gary continues his teaching through the book of Genesis, he'll be challenging you to spend more intimate time at the feet of Jesus. God is the same today, yesterday, and forever. If you feel as though your relationship with the Lord is not the same as it used to be, it's because you moved away, not Him. You can repent and return back to the Lord at this very moment. Jesus desires you to...

Words are powerful, and they can either be used to glorify God, or they can be used as a tool for the enemy. Today, Pastor Gary will be challenging you to only speak words that are edifying and that build others up, not tear them down. This is especially true when it comes to how you speak to your children. If you're a parent, you have the ability to speak life into your children or speak death. T...

It seems like most people are surprised when life gets hard. We don’t expect it when trials and difficulties come. And sometimes, people get offended that the Lord would allow these things to happen. Well, today, Pastor Gary explains that these difficult times shouldn’t come as a surprise to you. In fact, God tells you to expect them. Don’t let what’s happened in your life pull you away from the L...

There’s a difference between going through the motions and doing something because you love it. You can see examples of this in every part of your life including your walk with the Lord. Today, Pastor Gary challenges you to consider if you’re just doing things because it’s what you think it’s what a Christian should do. If so, this isn’t what God wants for you. He wants your heart to be alive with...

You’ve probably heard the saying that you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink. Well, this principle is definitely true for people as well, especially when it comes to spiritual things. In today’s message, Pastor Gary shares that your job is to introduce people to the goodness and grace of Jesus. And you do this by using your words to share God’s love and truth as He leads you. Y...

Have you ever had a moment when you thought, “That was just what I needed to hear?” It was like those words were specifically crafted to speak directly to your heart. Well, today, Pastor Gary reminds you that your words have tremendous power. They can be used as a blessing and a gift or as a weapon and a curse. So how do you make sure you use your words well? Pastor Gary shares that it’s by follow...

Jesus promised a future and hope for eternity through the forgiveness of sins by His blood. He came and healed the sick and hurting, and taught everywhere He went, telling people about the Father and how to live right in His eyes. Pastor Gary is going to show you that you need Jesus today. You need intimacy with Him to overcome your sins and your doubts, so you can pursue Him and His ways with not...

Jesus is the only way to Heaven, and it's through Him you get to the Father for forgiveness for your sins. The reward of following Jesus outweighs anything else in the world, and it's waiting for you to come to Him. He promises you eternal life with Him in Heaven. But, it takes you being willing to let Him take control. If you know you need to know God deeper than you do, seek Him out! Pastor Gary...

When you read the Bible, you can believe what it says, or you can ignore it. It’s really that simple when you boil it down. If you decide, like the religious leaders of Jesus' time, to disregard what you’re reading, then you’re missing out! There’s SO MUCH to know – and so much to miss…Today Pastor Gary urges you to dig deeper into God’s Word every day. Learn who God is and what He wants for your...

Today’s message takes you to the Gospel of Luke, where Jesus is talking with His followers about the events that are to come. Those listening and all of us who read this passage today need to know and need to understand Jesus in the future – but we also need to be aware of Jesus RIGHT NOW. Jesus knew that many who were standing right in front of Him didn’t recognize Him - don’t make the same mista...

Following Jesus isn’t easy – Pastor Gary will make that clear today. But, he’s not telling you this to scare you away from God! Instead, he’s simply being realistic about the costs you’ll likely encounter as you faithfully pursue a relationship with Jesus. Doing this isn’t all loss though – there’s so much to be gained! There’s a deep and meaningful connection to the God of the Universe, something...