There are times when we may feel as if God is asking us to do something that makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. This was the situation in which the prophet Elijah found himself in today’s text. Pastor Brian will expand on this subject and show how “going with God”, even when it seems contradictory, is … [Read more…]
The prophet Elijah was a great man of God who boldly opposed and confronted the ungodly culture of his day. We need such a voice today, and every Christian is called upon to stand up for their faith. Pastor Brian begins a challenging 8-part series this Sunday on the life of this bold prophet. What … [Read more…]
If you were being held on death row, awaiting your execution, but still had some time to plead your case — with God — how would you pray? The writer of Psalm 88 prays in such a way! He prays with passion, with desperation, and with no back-up plan. Do you ever face circumstances in … [Read more…]
We live in a world that is constantly changing, and also moving further and further away from the things of God and the Bible. God’s people, the Church, need a refreshing from heaven to make it through these perilous times. Psalm 85 is a prayer plea for exactly that. Pastor Brian will open the Word … [Read more…]
So, the powerful and triumphant celebration of Christ’s resurrection is now past and we are left wondering how to proceed from that pinnacle. The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the single most important facet of our faith. We should desire to draw closer to God as a result of it. Psalm 84 does … [Read more…]
Well, it is the most important Sunday of the Christian year — Resurrection Sunday! What does the resurrection of Jesus Christ mean to you, anyway? The angels asked the frightened women who came to Christ’s empty tomb why they were looking for the Living One among the dead? Do you do that? Do you seek … [Read more…]
We will have a special service on March 20 at our 10:45 am service. At the close of Pastor Brian’s message an invitation will be given for people to come forward to receive prayer for healing. Pastor Brian and members of the deacons’ board will anoint with oil and pray for the sick. Come and … [Read more…]
I have discovered that there is a word we sometimes love to hate: PATIENCE. We live in a culture that is all about convenience, quickness, and reduced waiting times. For sure, there are situations where this is vital, but prayer does not always fit that description. Praying for something and then having to “wait” on … [Read more…]
Our world places a lot of emphasis on material things and tries to send the message that this is where one’s worth in life is. However, the Bible has a very different message, and a stern warning to those who arrogantly think a life of wealth and pleasure without God is the goal. James, the … [Read more…]
When you want to go on a special vacation, what is the first thing that you do? You plan for it! As Christians, though, we often launch out in our plans without first praying and consulting the Lord. We may have a lot of great ideas and are anxious to get going with them, but … [Read more…]