Rev. Gary Kennedy shares the importance of praying when we are faced with a storm in our lives and also praying as we go through the storm. And then pray when the storm is over in gratitude for his protection. The next prayer is for strength to face the next storm that comes. The key…
In a delightful service featuring the top twelve of our favorite hymns/songs (by vote) in a program filled with hymn history and a peek into the lives of several hymn-writers, Rev. Ruth Blum leads the congregation in a unique worship experience. You will learn much and be a part of a very large choir.
This sermon is built upon the previous two Sunday sermons. Drawing from the life of missionary E. Stanley Jones, who once appeared on the cover of Time magazine and adding the parables told by Jesus, the sermon addresses spiritual growth and life decisions. The reflections lead to self analysis and powerful life lessons.
In Romans 8:12-17 we are reminded that we are God’s children. As God’s children we are heirs of God’s glory which also means we share in His sufferings.
Rev. Lois Hedden shares some very interesting identifying information about the Seasons within the Church Year prior to moving into her message on the amazing faith of three different people in the Bible. God called Abraham when he was very old and told him to take his family and move to a totally different region,…
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…