Stepping out in faith…
How deep is your relationship with the Lord? Are you strong in your faith? Are you growing? These are questions we need to explore. When the Church was first established, there were outside forces that confused and deceived the young Christians. Looking at Paul’s letter to the church at Colosse, we see that many of …
This sermon given by our pastor, Jon Porter, is based on Philippians 4:10-23. Paul, the writer of the letter to the church in Philippi sends this to remind the people there how much their gifts mean to him. Paul has lived in times of plenty and times of want and has learned to be content …
We accumulate, assimilate, and marinate on our troubles. (Just love how the pastor put those three words together!) How can we have peace in these times? With all of the anxiety swimming around in our heads, it’s tough! Those are the times when I lay awake at night tossing and turning as I worry about …
We all have doubts, times when we’re not sure if something is true. But doubts aren’t really the problem. It’s how we respond to the doubt. Our reaction to the doubts is what really makes a difference in our lives. This blog post is my reaction to our pastor’s sermon on 4/23/23. You can listen …
Names carry good and bad connotations. Someone can know of you, and not really “know”you. Identity is something we all strive for. To listen to the sermon, click here. What about the name Mary Magdalene? Does that bring a certain connotation to mind? We may read things or hear people talk about someone that aren’t …
I’ve always attended a small church. I grew up in a small town, went to a small school, even a small college. Why? I didn’t want to be just a number. I wanted connection with my professors, wanted them to know my name and understand who I was. It’s the same with small churches. Now, …
Yes, we spend a lot of time dreaming about the plans we have for our future. But sometimes God has a different plan. 11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 …
As I prepare to write the blog post about our sermon each Sunday, I look over my notes and references from the Bible text. I look to God for his guidance before I start to type and ask him to guide my words. This sermon series has been a tough one personally. When I look …
Why is it that we can’t take God at his word? Time after time in the Bible we see people try to take things into their own hands to make God’s promises happen. When will we realize God doesn’t need our help! He’s God. He can do whatever he pleases. We’ve been in a sermon …
Sometimes bad people do good things and sometimes good people do bad things. The end doesn’t always justify the means. As Christians, we should always be intent on glorifying God in all that we do. But, what we do can’t keep God’s will from happening. God will make a way if it’s his will. The …
Where God Leads 