In an encouraging and uplifting message, Rev. Ruth Blum uses many scripture references to point out ways to overcome anxiety. The World Health Organization states that right now in the year 2023 3.6% (approximately 264 million) of the world population suffer from some sort of anxiety disorder. In 1 Peter 5:6-11 we find a message…
“Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil.” Matthew 4:1 Jesus was tested in the wilderness by Satan after 40 days of fasting and praying. We are all tested by Satan in many ways at many times. When we are being tested, it can feel like we…
NOTE: Pastor Jon forgets to turn on mic at the very beginning. Have patience, he does turn it on. Pastor Jon Ierley shares when he first retired he thought now I can do anything I want. He soon discovered even in freedom there are boundaries; finances, health, commitments to others. There are many things going…
Do angels have soft sweet voices or loud booming voices? One historian is convinced most times angels have firm voices to issue the command, “Get up! Hurry!” Joseph was a man of strong beliefs. At first he was going to quietly dismiss Mary but an angel assured him she was telling the truth. Joseph demonstrated…
In a time of remembering our past, we need to celebrate that to live and move into the future we must continue to dream big dreams. We need to widen our circle of faith so that it is never ending. “Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, and your young…
Rev. Lois Hedden reminds us people get worried or concerned about all kinds of things. There is really only one thing we need to be concerned about . . . our relationship with God through Jesus and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Rev. Gary Kennedy shares verses from Genesis 45 featuring Joseph when he reveals his identity to his brothers who betrayed him so many years prior. A true story of love and forgiveness.
Rev. Gary Kennedy shares thoughts on rejection from Mark 10:17-31. The rich man rejected Jesus. He trusted riches instead of Jesus. What gets between you and Jesus? Whom do you you trust? What do you trust?
Rev. Lois Hedden shares how God’s hand is woven into the life of Queen Esther and a little on the history of Purim. She also shares some advantages and disadvantages of life during the life of King Ahasuerus.
Rev. Gary Kennedy encourages us to spend more time with the sustainer of life. He reminds us there is Power in the Praise of God; Power in the Presence of God; Power in Prayers to God.