The Worship God Wants - John 4:19-26
Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, February 5, 2023
Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, February 5, 2023
Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, January 29, 2023 Have you ever been overwhelmed with awe and unworthiness in the presence of a holy God? Have you ever been overwhelmed with an excitement and eagerness to serve Him after experiencing His love and forgiveness? Join us as we continue our series on worship as we examine Isaiah's glorious vision of the LORD and how that vision transformed his heart and impacted His life.
Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, January 22, 2023 Do you consider worshipping God a chore that drains you or an experience that rejuvenates you? Join us as we examine how encountering and experiencing God in worship can refresh our hearts, minds and lives so that we can thrive in a difficult world.
Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, January 15, 2023 What is worship? What is the purpose of worship? Why is worship is important? A lot of people consider worshipping God with the church optional for Christ followers, but is that really true? Join us for this message and the next as we begin to consider what happens when we genuinely worship God both personally and publicly.
Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, January 08, 2023 A lot of people have gotten the impression somewhere along the way that all that is required to follow Jesus is saying a certain prayer, attending the occasional worship service and giving Jesus lip service, but is that really all that there is to following Him? In today's Scripture Jesus makes it very clear that being a genuine Christ follower will cost us dearly. The question is: "What is Jesus worth to you?" Join us as we consider this question....
Rev. Mike Herring - Sunday January 01, 2023
Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, December 25, 2022 ( Christmas Day ) At Christmas we receive presents from those we love. To discover what the gift is and how much the person values us, we must unwrap it to see what is inside. But in the case of the very first Christmas gift, God had to wrap Himself to reveal just how much He loves and values us! Join us for this brief reflection on the meaning and significance of Christmas.
Pastor Richard Myers - Saturday, December 24, 2022 ( Christmas Eve ) Many of us are familiar with the Christmas story, but do we really know it and the Christ child to whom it points? If Luke's Christmas account is historically true and accurate, there is too much at stake to simply treat it as a sentimental story. In this sermon you will be challenged to probe the claims of the Christmas and ponder its message. Why? Because if Christ is who the angels claimed He was, it changes everything!...
Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, December 18, 2022 ( Fourth Sunday Of Advent ) Excerpts from our Christmas Music Service as read by the Pastor and Congregation.
Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, December 11, 2022 (Third Sunday of Advent) When the angel, Gabriel, came to a young virgin named Mary and told her that she would miraculously give birth to His Son, Jesus, God revealed a lot of amazing truths about the Christ child! In the second part of this Advent series, we will continue to unpack these revelations and their impact for our lives not only now but throughout all of eternity!
Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, December 04. 2022 ( Second Sunday of Advent ) In order to respond to God in worship, He must first reveal to us who He is. God revealed Himself when he came to this earth in His Son, "Jesus", a name that means "the Lord saves". That raises the question: "Saved from what?" Join us as we explore the answer to this question and get a glimpse of just how awesome God is and how blessed we are through Jesus!
Pastor Richard Myers & Dawn Barbee - Director of Children & Youth Ministries Listen in as the story is told through a child's eyes what it was like for Mary and Joseph around the time when baby Jesus was to be born. This story was shared during our Hanging Of the Greens service for our children and adult kids at heart.
Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, November 20, 2022 Most of us can relate to doing or giving something to someone that cost us dearly but our efforts and sacrifice not being appreciated. In today's Scripture we will discover how we often do the same thing to God. Join us as we examine the importance and impact of giving thanks to God! You'll be surprised what a difference it makes!
Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, November 13, 2022 Conflict in relationships is normal and can be healthy, but if mismanaged, it can magnify our problems rather than minimize them. In today's Scriptures Jesus shows us the proper steps to take when issues arise in our relationships.
Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, November 6, 2022 When we get frustrated or hurt by someone, we are often tempted to react without any thought on our part. Spending time with God in prayerful self-reflection before confronting others is an essential first step to addressing issues constructively. To fail to do so is to invite further frustration for us and the others involved. Join us as Jesus shows us how to take a look at the "plank" in our own eye before we attempt to remove the "speck" in anot...
Dawn Barbee: Director of Children & Youth Ministries - Sunday, October 30, 2022 Our message is by two of our youth Alex and Lindsay.
Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, October 23, 2022 One of the toughest things about leading and being a part of any group, whether it be a family, a team, a workforce, a church or something else, is keeping everyone united around a common purpose and commitment to the group. In today's Scripture James explains that it takes a godly, heavenly wisdom that is lived out in practical ways to maintain such unity. Join us as we consider what wisdom is, what it looks like, and how it can positively impact ...
Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, October 16, 2022 We all deal with frustration and anger at times, but we must be careful not to let our anger get the best of us and our relationships! In today's Scripture Paul offers some powerful guidance on how to process our anger and address it in productive ways before it takes root in our hearts and consumes us. With the help of the Holy Spirit we can choose to become better not bitter!
Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, October 9, 2022 Words are powerful! For better or worse our words can have a positive or negative impact on our own hearts and the hearts of those around us. Join us as we reflect on James' thoughts concerning the power of the tongue and the damage it can cause, even when we unaware of it. In doing so, we will consider how a more heavenly perspective can help us transform the way we speak with the help of the Holy Spirit!
Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, October 2, 2022 " World Communion Sunday " Any relationship of significance requires ongoing relational repair, some more often than others. Sooner or later we hurt one another, offend one another or, at the very least, rub one another the wrong way. Healthy teams and relationships are maintained when we not only consider our own interests but also the interests of others as we make decisions and choose our words in our daily interactions. Jesus acted in our eterna...
Dr. Kenneth Clapp, Pulpit Guest - Sunday, September 25, 2022 Join in the celebration of the Life and Witness of 151 years of ministry to the community and the world. Dr. Clapp's message " Going Home...to What?" - Isaiah 55:1-9, Luke 15:17-24
Wendell Kluttz - Sunday, September 18, 2022 Each of us has a special gift or talent to serve others with. Combine that with a team of ordinary people and see what extraordinary things God will do. Listen to the testimony of one of our Adult mission team members on how God changes you when you are willing to step out to help others in need. Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" ~Isaiah 6:8 NIV...
Rev. Wayne Trexler - Guest Pastor. Sunday, September 11, 2022 Jesus' peace means salvation, forgiveness and reconciliation between God and humanity. The peace Jesus promises is not the absence of trouble; it is an inner spiritual peace that transcends prevailing circumstances. Philippians 4:7
Douglas Shafer: Guest Speaker - Sunday, September 04, 2022 Scripture Read By Ann Hutchinson
Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, August 28, 2022 Many of us have come across people that seem set in their ways with no hope for positive change, but what if God has not finished working on them yet? What can we do in the meantime? In today's message we will examine the unexpected, dramatic turnaround in Saul's life and the roles that other people played in that transformation. We will discover that when we let God do the work in a person's heart that only He can do, He will often invite us to be ...
Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, August 21, 2022 (Scripture Reference - Acts 8:4-40) For many of us who are Christians, one of the most challenging things in our walk with Christ is to share our faith and the gospel with others. Today we will examine some of the obstacles that prevent us from being open about our spiritual lives and look to the example of Phillip to discover some of what we need to overcome those obstacles.
Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, August 14, 2022 (Scripture Passages from various Proverbs) How many friends do you have? Not how many people claim to be your friend on Facebook, at school, at work or in the community, but how many true friends are there for you when the chips are down? With the start of a new school year, we will examine various verses on friendship from the book of Proverbs. Whether we are students or adults, we will discover the importance and impact of choosing our friends wis...
Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, August 7, 2022 Persecution is a word that is sometimes used in Christian circles. Depending upon where we are in this world, persecution can be extremely light to extremely severe. Either way, in today's Scripture Stephen provides us a model of not only how to face suffering with boldness and joy but also how to continue spreading the truth and love of Jesus in the midst of suffering!
Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, July 24, 2022 When organizations grow, inevitably there are issues that must be addressed. How those issues are navigated will determine the organization's future health. The same applies to churches. In today's message we will examine how the early church addressed an issue that threatened to disrupt its momentum. In doing so, we will discover that issues provide opportunities for further growth.
Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, July 17, 2022 People react to Jesus and the claims about His resurrection in different ways. In today's message we will examine 4 of those responses that are demonstrated in Acts 5:12-42. We will consider how our journeys to our conclusions about Jesus and His resurrection are shaped by both inward and outside factors. In doing so, we will find that how we respond to Jesus determines what we receive from Jesus!