Our Mission To love all people at all times and lead them into a new life in Christ.
Our Vision To be a church that will be multicultural and generational, having a lasting impact on the people to whom we minister.
To see the gospel extend beyond the walls of our church through various outreaches.
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PART I– TWENTY CANS OF SUCCESS FOR THE NEW YEAR
Why should I say I can’t when the Bible says I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength? Phil 4:13
Why should I lack when I know that God shall supply all my needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus? Phil 4:19
Why should I fear when the Bible says God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love and sound mind? 2 Tim. 1:7
Why should I lack faith to fulfill my calling knowing that God has allotted to me a measure of faith? Rom. 12:3
Why should I be weak when the Bible says that the Lord is the strtength of my life and that I will display strength and take action because I know God? Psa. 27:1, Dan. 11:32
Why should I allow Satan supremacy over my life when He that is in me is greater than he that is in the world? I John 4:4
Why should I accept defeat when the Bible says that God always leads me in triumph? 2 Cor. 2:14
Why should I lack wisdom when Christ became wisdom to me from God and God gives wisdom to me generously when I ask Him for it? I Cor. 1:30, Jas. 1:5
Why should I be depressed when I can recall to mind God’s lovingkindness, compassion, and faithfulness and have hope? Lam. 3:21-23
Why should I worry and fret when I can cast all my anxiety on Christ who cares for me? I Pet. 5:7
from VICTORY OVER DARKNESS–Neil Anderson
Make it your goal this new year to begin to speak what the Word says you are.
Since this is the first Sunday in 2011 I thought I would express my thoughts in an original poem. How will you relate to heaven in 2011? Paul said, “set your affections on things above and not on things of the earth.”
Here we are on January one, 2010 is finally done.
A new year looms in front of us, In the Lord we now must trust.
His eyes look for us to and fro, to show His strength to us, we know.
The eyes of God look down from heaven, to guide our way in 2011.
Possibilities are plenty in the year ahead, it may be joy or maybe dread.
We get to choose what we believe, we can have joy or we can grieve.
God said He’d hear us if we pray, and we can trust in things His way.
The ears of God are open in heaven, to hear our call in 2011.
Expect each year’s day to offer a test, just make the decision to believe the best.
Christ in you is the hope of Glory, He died for our sins, that’s the true love story.
He is always near to help us out, our hearts rejoice if we will not doubt.
God will pour out His love from heaven, to comfort our hearts in 2011.
We have the Light of the World to be our guide, and the King of Kings by our side.
What more is there for us to ask, in order for us to finish our task?
Over all our enemies He gave us the power, He meets the needs of every hour.
There is no lack of power in heaven, we have all we want for 2011.
Let us rise up and ran our race, fixing our eyes on His glorious face.
Remember, God has a wonderful plan, just trust His word and take your stand.
When we are weak then He is strong, it’s grace by faith through our whole life long.
Amazing grace is the theme of heaven, it will be sufficient for 2011.
January 14,15,16
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“……an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream saying, ‘…Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him.’” Matt. 2:13
Even before He was two years old His enemy was trying to destroy Jesus. It wasn’t enough just to kill Him, He had to be destroyed. Why take a chance? Satan knew God’s promise to him in the garden when He said Jesus would bruise his head. Satan’s answer to his problem was to destroy the ministry of Jesus before it could take shape.
The word destroy literally means “to lay waste, destroy utterly, disintegrate. The New Testament often uses this word to describe spiritual destitution. It is a total loss of the sense of well being. Do you realize Jesus spent His entire life just trying to stay alive until it was time for Him to die? Every prominent group plotted to kill Him. What if you faced every day with the threat of your life hanging in the balance?
Christmas is a wonderful time but the real story is what happened after Christmas was over. Did Jesus have a wonderful childhood? The same enemy that tried to kill Him at two years old knew where He was even during His early life. In the face of that temptation Jesus completed His purpose on earth. Should we not be as intent to fulfill our purpose as He? We give up to easily–I fear.
And the prophet said in Isaiah 9:6-7: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders, And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his goverment and peace there will be not end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.
And the angel said in Luke 1:35-37, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. ….For nothing is impossible with God.”
And Mary said in Luke 1:38, “I am the Lord’s servant, Let it be to me according to your word.” By saying yes, she would risk the loss of her reputation.
NOW, WHAT DO YOU SAY? Can you say as Mary said, “Let it be to me according to your word?” Can you risk your reputation?
And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus.” Luke 1:31
Jesus means “He shall save.” The angel was foretelling the salvation God was bringing to His people. The Hebrew name Joshua was common in Biblical times. The Son of God was not named a unique name. Though it meant Savior the name Jesus was common. God was identifying with the common man. Although He was the Savior of Mankind, He was representative of mankind. He was not different from us, He became one of us. He had all the traits of a mortal man but was sinless in nature and deed. This fact qualified Him to be the spotless lamb that would bear the sins of mankind.
When He was born it was proclaimed aloud who He was. He was “a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” His birth was the beginning of events that would change history and time. No other man has had as much affect on history as Jesus. He has divided history, B.C. and A.D. Had you realized that time revolves around Jesus? Jesus never emphasized His birth, He proclaimed His death and resurrection as the major event. His entire life and death are to be celebrated, not just at Christmas, but all year long. There is no other “reason for the season”.
PSALM 95
There are only two possible responses to every trial and testing we experience in life: we either soften our hearts toward God or we harden our hearts toward God. The heart that makes a habit of praising God during good times will find it easier to praise Him during life’s tough times. Take David’s advice in this psalm and sing, give thanks, worship, and bow down in the Lord’s presence today. ….Marilyn Hickey
Come, let’s shout praises to God; raise the roof for the Rock who saved us! Let’s march into his presence singing praises, lifting the rafters with our hymns! And why? Because God is the best, High King over all the gods. In one hand he holds deep caves and caverns. In the other hand grasps the high mountains. He made Ocean–he owns it! His hands sculpted Earth! So come, let us worship; bow down before him, on your knees before God, who made us! Oh, yes, he’s our God, and we’re the people he pastures, the flock he feeds.
Drop everything and listen, listen as he speaks, “Don’t turn a deaf ear as in the Bitter Uprising, as in the day of the Wilderness Test, when your ancestors turned and put me to the test. For forty years they watched me at work among them, as over and over they tried my patience and I was provoked–oh, was I provoked! ‘Can’t they keep their minds on God for five minutes? Do they simply refuse to walk down my road?’ Exasperated, I exploded. They’ll never get where they’re headed, never be able to sit down and rest.'” Message Bible
‘And they opened their gifts to Him, gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” Matt. 2:11. Tradition has taught us that three wise men from the East came to visit Jesus at His birth. Actually it was two years after He was born. They brought Him gifts. Gold was to represent His Kingship. Frankincense was to represent His priesthood. Myrrh was to declare His suffering and death. These gifts are a picture of Jesus as King, Priest, and Savior. The Son of God became a man and dwellt among us.
As we look at the three gifts, let us view them from a completely different point of view. How do we emulate the Wise men in their offering? Are we required to offer sacrifices under the new covenant? What are we to give to the Holy Son of God? As we look at the gifts closely we find a remarkable resemblance to what we are asked to give to the Savior. For the answer listen to the message,”What do I give to Jesus?”
Written by David, Psalm 23 is one of the most quoted and memorized psalms.
It is known by both the saved and unsaved. For many, their only contact with this psalm
will be when it is sung or read at funerals. How sad, because this marvelous psalm is
meant to comfort and encourage God’s children each and every day of their lives. In
only six verses David shares the truth of God’s total provision, guidance, protection,
presence, abundance, and goodness toward us for eternity.
If you have not committed this psalm to memory, do so this week.
When a need arises, remember that as your Shepherd, Jesus has made Himself
responsible for your well-being. Then keep looking over your shoulder in the days
ahead–goodness and mercy will be following you.
…Marilyn Hickey
PSALM 23 (Amplified)
The Lord is my Shepherd (to feed, guide, and shield me). I shall not lack. He makes
me lie down in (fresh, tender) green pastures; He leads me beside the still and restful
waters. He refreshes and restores my life (my self): He leads me in the paths of
righteousness (uprightness and right standing with Him–not for my earning it) but
for His sake. Yes, though I walk through the (deep, sunless) valley of the shadow of
death, I will fear or dread no evil, for You are with me;
Your rod (to protect) and your staff (to guide), they comfort me. You prepare a table
before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my (brimming)
cup runs over . Surely or only goodness, mercy and unfailing love shall follow me all
the day of my life, and through the length of my days the house of the Lord (and His
presence) shall be my dwelling place.
“…peace on earth, goodwill toward men.” Luke 2:14
As we enter the Advent season, people begin to set their attention on
Christmas. This is the season to be “jolly.” It is a time of “good cheer.”
What makes the season special? There would be no Christmas season without Christ.
Yet, the world wants to remove Him from the holiday. Although, it doesn’t want this
holiday eliminated as well.
We have been given a tradition handed down through the ages making the birthday
of Jesus a world wide holiday. It is a tradition that we cherish as Christians. However,
we have no Biblical admonition that we should observe it as a holiday.
Anything we do with regard to Christmas is all based on tradition and not Scripture.
That is not a bad thing in itself, but celebrating Christmas for many people has nothing
to do with Christ. Even among Christians, the holiday is often a time of family and
other celebration rather than centered around Christ.
If we are to celebrate the season, let it be done in truth and honesty. What does
Christmas do? It brings families together like no other holiday. It causes people to
think of others’ needs like no other time of year. Lots of food and drink are consumed.
Parties are abundant. Churches plan special events to reach or impress people.
Decorations are put up throughout the world. Mostly, money is made or spent to
the degree that some companies would go out of business without Christmas.
During this season let us remember, “…whatevery you do, do it heartily, as to the
Lord and not to man.” Col. 3:23
Are you familiar with the term Advent? It is a Christian term meaning “the arrival”.
It is the period of time from November 29 through Christmas Eve. It is set aside to emphasize the birth (arrival) of Jesus, the son of God. History tells us that the Church created a yearly calendar to focus on the various features of the faith.
The main focus is that God came into history to work man’s redemption. ADVENT could stand for: “A Divine Visit Entering Natural Time”. Jesus was God in the flesh. God had a purpose in all this. It is the Bible that tells us what it is. It was for the redemption of mankind by God’s own plan.
It is referred to in I Timothy 3:16 as the “mystery of godliness”. It is the purpose of the church to reveal this to the world. It is not our place to decide Truth; it is our job to reveal it as it is. We do not have to improve upon it, We just have to proclaim it. Truth will always set you free.
Psalm 105 is a psalm of praise and thanksgiving to a loving God Who mercifully intervenes for His chosen people. It is one of three lengthy historical psalms which were set to music so that the Jewish heritage could be preserved in everyone’s memory. It lists the wondrous deeds God accomplished to bring the Israelites out of the land of Egypt. God performed not just one act but many miracles because that is what the people requested and needed. His providence and care were shown by His actions toward His people.
Do you ever have dry spells? These are times when although you know you love God, you just can’t seem to get excited about Him. If you are in a dry spell right now, stop and think back on the last three times you prayed for help and God intervened in your circumstances causing them to change to your benefit. Let the memories of God’s generosity with His love and His supernatural deliverance water the dryness in your life.
Psalm 105:1-5
Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.
Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.
Glory to his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
Look to the Lord and his strength, seek his face always.
Remember the wonders he had done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced.
Psalm 100 is the only psalm that is actually rendered “A Psalm of Thanksgiving.” Within the two stanzas of this psalm, we are admonished to praise and worship the Lord, and we are given good reasons for doing so.
Every parent knows the tremendous responsibilities involved in raising children. For many years parents commit themselves to feeding, clothing, and supplying the many needs of each child. Verse three in this psalm reminds us that, in a similar way, God has
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assumed responsibility for our well-being–we’re His people and the sheep of His pasture! Remembering the Lord’s commitment to care for His “children” is a good way to encourage your faith. God is your heavenly Father, and He delights in providing for your every need. Exercise “child-like” faith in God’s goodness; you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to praise and thank Him!
PSALM 100 (Message Bible)
On your fee now–applaud God! Bring a gift of laughter, sing yourselves into his presence.
Know this: God is God and God, God. He made us, we didn’t make him. We’re His people, his well-tended sheep.
Enter with the password: “Thank-you!” Make yourselves at home, talking praise. Thank him. Worship him.
For God is sheer beauty, all-generous in love, loyal always and ever.
“….that we should bring forth fruit to God.” Romans 7:4
At least once in his life a pastor should be able to preach a “silly sermon”. Today is my time to do that. I do not mean a useless sermon with no message in it, but rather an unusual type. Today I want to look at the idea of producing fruit. However, I want you to understand there are many different kinds of fruit. Fruit is not aways fruit as we think of it. Fruit, as referred to in the Bible, means production of something beneficial. It is the produce of our labor.
Apples, pears, peaches, and strawberries are all known fruits, but let us broaden our thinking. Ever heard of “cackle fruit”? It is an egg. Every thought of milk as a fruit? How about honey? Let us look at some Biblical references to honey. Remember, “a land flowing with milk and honey?”
Where do you get honey? It is produced by bees. It is their very life. Making honey is the only purpose of bees. In their effort to produce honey they spread pollen, but that is not an assignment the assume. It is a byproduct of honey production. Lesson, do what you do and other things will work out. Or, “seek you first the kingdom of God and all these things will be added to it”
Psalm 26 was written by David and expresses a time when there was a famine in the land for three years. David sought the Lord for the reason behind the famine and was told that it was due to Saul’s breaking of Israel’s covenant with the Gibeonites and having them put to death. Nothing had been done since that time to right the wrong done to the Gibeonites; thus the famine continued. David reveals in this psalm the spiritual character of one who is determined to live close to God.
David hates, “…the congregation of the evildoers;…” and he loves “… the habitation of thy house…” When the doors of the church are opened, do we desire to be inside worshipping and fellowshipping with God’s people? Or do we shun the company of Christians for worldly relationships and pursuits? God’s habitation is within the hearts of His redeemed. Reinforce your desire to live close to God by personalizing David’s convictions in this psalm, and notice where you end up, “in the congregation will I bless the Lord.”
PSALM 26
Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. Test me, O Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind; for your love is ever before me, and I walk continually in your truth. I do not sit with deceitful men, nor do I consort with hypocrites; I abhor the assembly of evildoers and refuse to sit with the wicked. I wash my hand in innocence, and go about your altar, O Lord, proclaiming aloud your praise and telling of all your wonderful deeds. I love the house where you live, O Lord, the place where your glory dwells. Do not take away my soul along with sinners, my life with bloodthirsty men, in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes. But I lead a blameless life; redeem me and be merciful to me.
My feet stand on level ground; in the great assembly I will praise the Lord.
There are many things you can say about life. What you say depends on your view of things. Do you see the positive or the negative of any given situation? Do you see the problems or the possibilities? Are you expecting victory or defeat? All of these are a product of attitude.
How you look at life will determine your ability to deal with situations you face. If I look at life itself as a joy I will be able to overcome the struggles and negative circumstances I may face. As a result I will walk away a winner no matter the outcome.
If I have a negative view of life and see no real hope of happiness I will fall into the trap of the devil and give up on anything going my way. There are enough temptations to “give up” on anything. The source of strength is in the joy of the Lord.
Everything in life will not be like I would like it. Things will happen that mess us up. We must remember three things. God loves me. God’s grace is sufficient. And, God is faithful. In the end we will win.
One of the most heartbreaking situations a parent can deal with is a rebellious child. King David wrote Psalm 3 when he fled from Absalom his son. This account is recorded in 11 Samuel 15:13-16. David’s own son rebelled and stole the hearts of the men of Israel away from David. As Absalom gathered an army of thousands to pursue his father, David fled, and while on the run, he wrote Psalm 3. He left us with the theme, “When pressures and trials increase, God is faithful to protect, sustain, and save us out of all our tribulations.”
Does it sometimes seem like “Everything goes wrong at once!”? Has it ever happened to you when you could least afford it, you got sick, necessitating an expensive trip to the doctor, on the -OVER-
way your broke down, and when you arrived home you found that one of your children had spilled a pitcher of grape juice all over your newly cleaned rug? You might be tempted to scream, “”Lord, how are they increased that trouble me!…(Psalm 3)
Imagine the terrible torment David felt, knowing his own beloved son had turned against him. But for one who knows God and the power of prayer, there is a peace that passes all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Don’t let problems overwhelm you; stay in the Word and in prayer, and be overwhelmed with God’s presence! -Marilyn HIckey
Psalm 3 (NIV)
O Lord, how many are my foes? How many rise up against me!
Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him”
But you are a shield around me, O Lord; you bestow glory on me and lift up mu head.
To the Lord I cry aloud, and he answers me from his holy hill.
I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me
I will not fear the tens of thousands drawn up against me on every side.
Arise, O Lord! Deliver me, O my God!
Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.
From the Lord come deliverance May your blessing be on your people.
“Moreover the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more.” Rom. 5:20
I have a few questions to ask you. Please think clearly. How strong is God’s grace? What can stop it from working? Whose sin abounded? Who’s grace abounded more?
The Bible clearly says we are saved by grace through faith. Grace is God’s electrical service that powers our lives. Faith is the switch that opens the path into our life.
The electricity that turns on the light in your home is always there. It does not wait at the electric company for you to call. The electricity itself does not have your name on it. It is just there for you to use when you turn on the switch. That is the way it is with God’s grace. The bill has been paid, once for all. The company(Jesus) takes care of making sure power is always available.
Can sin stop the power of God’s grace from reaching you? No. If sin could stop God’s grace, Jesus would never have died for us to begin with. “While we were yet sinners, Christ died for the ungodly”. The sin that abounded was ours. The grace that abounded more was God’s. If you had no sins you would need no grace. If sin can stop God’s grace we are all doomed to hell. The truth is that sin doesn’t stop grace, it activates it. Can dirt stop soap? Does soap only clean “unintentional” dirt? Or, does it clean even when we got dirty on purpose?
Psalm 103 has been called David’s “Hallelujah Chorus.” In this Psalm we are given many benefits of the redeemed–benefits which are presented as reasons to praise the Lord.
Victory over any negative circumstance is not far away when we begin to bless the Lord and remember all His benefits: we are redeemed, forgiven, healed, and given a vigorous and satisfying life in the Lord Jesus Christ. Focus your thoughts on God’s strength and pwoer and recognize that the invincible God is moving on your behalf. You can live in joy and security, knowing that the Lord will never let you down–remember He is the Almighty God. —Marilyn Hickey
Psalm 103:1-7 (Message Bible)
O my soul, bless God. From head to toe, I’ll bless his holy name!
O my soul, bless God, don’t forget a single blessing!
-He forgives your sins–every one.
-He heals your diseases–every one.
-He redeems you from hell–saves your life!
-He crowns you with love and mercy–paradise crown.
-He wraps you in godness–beauty eternal.
-He renews your youth–you’re always young in his presence.
God makes everything come out right; he puts victims back on their feet.
V. 17 God’s love, though, is ever and always, eternally present to all who fear him,
Making everything right for them and their children as they follow his Covenant ways
and remember to do whatever he said.
It was “that close”. Missed it by “that much”. “It was just around the corner”. Do these remarks sound familiar? How many times did we “miss out” because of a narrow margin? It is hard to deal with “almost”.
But, what happens when we start the game with two strikes against us to begin with? When something seems doomed from the start and you grasp at straws, can your faith see a way out? It does not matter what the circumstances are you cannot count yourself out and throw in the towel.
If I were to tell you your problem will be solved tomorrow, don’t worry, would you believe it? I think it would depend on how bad you thought your situation was. If it is so bad you nor those around you can see any chance, can it be solved tomorrow? How bad does it have to get until there is no hope? Can certain death be turned into life overnight?
Check out the story in II Kings chapter 7. You might be surprised what God can do.
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