Grace Church of Amarillo http://www.graceamarillo.com/ Bill Gehm todd@graceamarillo.com Bill Gehm Grace Church is a Calvary Chapel in Amarillo, Texas. Pastor Bill Gehm preaches the Word verse by verse in a way that reaches people where they are. We pray that you are blessed and encouraged in your faith through this podcast. Grace Church is a Calvary Chapel in Amarillo, Texas. Pastor Bill Gehm preaches the Word verse by verse in a way that reaches people where they are. We pray that you are blessed and encouraged in your faith through this podcast. en © 2026 Grace Church of Amarillo no God With Us Isaiah 7:1-16 <p>When you find yourself in the middle of a personal "civil war," it is easy to let fear shake your heart like trees in a heavy wind. True peace comes from realizing that many of the threats we face are merely smoke and mirrors compared to a higher power that remains in total control. You are never more than one moment or one dream away from having your path straightened out and your perspective restored. Embrace the enduring promise that we are never truly alone, a grace available to everyone regardless of their past or their background.</p> <p>When you find yourself in the middle of a personal "civil war," it is easy to let fear shake your heart like trees in a heavy wind. True peace comes from realizing that many of the threats we face are merely smoke and mirrors compared to a higher power that remains in total control. You are never more than one moment or one dream away from having your path straightened out and your perspective restored. Embrace the enduring promise that we are never truly alone, a grace available to everyone regardless of their past or their background.</p> When you find yourself in the middle of a personal "civil war," it is easy to let fear shake your heart like trees in a heavy wind. True peace comes from realizing that many of the threats we face are merely smoke and mirrors compared to a higher power that remains in total control. You are never more than one moment or one dream away from having your path straightened out and your perspective restored. Embrace the enduring promise that we are never truly alone, a grace available to everyone regardless of their past or their background.

]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3352 1 cb4a198ce56b0e4c00d2d66e55ea9a4d no Isaiah’s Commission from the Lord Isaiah 6:8-13 Bill Gehm <p>This message walks through Isaiah’s calling to reveal a powerful contrast: while Isaiah was sent with a message of judgment, we’ve been entrusted with the life-giving good news of Jesus. It’s a compelling reminder that God is still asking, “Who will go?”—and inviting us to respond with willing hearts.</p> <p>This message walks through Isaiah’s calling to reveal a powerful contrast: while Isaiah was sent with a message of judgment, we’ve been entrusted with the life-giving good news of Jesus. It’s a compelling reminder that God is still asking, “Who will go?”—and inviting us to respond with willing hearts.</p> This message walks through Isaiah’s calling to reveal a powerful contrast: while Isaiah was sent with a message of judgment, we’ve been entrusted with the life-giving good news of Jesus. It’s a compelling reminder that God is still asking, “Who will go?”—and inviting us to respond with willing hearts.

]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3801 2 696e926fa5b896b45b7dd97c2e55dd75 no The Thrones in Heaven Isaiah 6:1-7 Bill Gehm <p>When life feels uncertain and the world seems out of control, this message from Isaiah 6 reveals a powerful truth: God is still on His throne. Discover how a fresh glimpse of heaven reshapes our perspective, exposes our need for grace, and reminds us who we are in Christ.</p><p><br></p> <p>When life feels uncertain and the world seems out of control, this message from Isaiah 6 reveals a powerful truth: God is still on His throne. Discover how a fresh glimpse of heaven reshapes our perspective, exposes our need for grace, and reminds us who we are in Christ.</p><p><br></p> When life feels uncertain and the world seems out of control, this message from Isaiah 6 reveals a powerful truth: God is still on His throne. Discover how a fresh glimpse of heaven reshapes our perspective, exposes our need for grace, and reminds us who we are in Christ.


]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3729 3 a2a0ccd500c0773f90b1f9f00124fb09 no God's Divine Invitation Isaiah 1:18-20 Bill Gehm <p>God is extending a personal invitation—to come, be forgiven, and made new. No matter your past, He offers a fresh start and a life filled with purpose and light. As we approach Easter, this is your moment to respond. Don’t wait—come now and experience what only He can do.</p> <p>God is extending a personal invitation—to come, be forgiven, and made new. No matter your past, He offers a fresh start and a life filled with purpose and light. As we approach Easter, this is your moment to respond. Don’t wait—come now and experience what only He can do.</p> God is extending a personal invitation—to come, be forgiven, and made new. No matter your past, He offers a fresh start and a life filled with purpose and light. As we approach Easter, this is your moment to respond. Don’t wait—come now and experience what only He can do.

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3389 4 801e1a1d0c2bdda7bce3110e936a65ee no Two Pillars of Grace Church Isaiah 55:8-11 Bill Gehm <p> A message on preparing for the future by emphasizing the power of God’s Word as the foundation of spiritual growth, along with the importance of prayer and fasting to draw closer to God and get ready for Easter.  </p> <p> A message on preparing for the future by emphasizing the power of God’s Word as the foundation of spiritual growth, along with the importance of prayer and fasting to draw closer to God and get ready for Easter.  </p>  A message on preparing for the future by emphasizing the power of God’s Word as the foundation of spiritual growth, along with the importance of prayer and fasting to draw closer to God and get ready for Easter.  

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3572 5 c17d3c3845a8b2df92f96d448e418d0e no The Remnant/Survivors Isaiah 1:7-9 Bill Gehm <p>History often feels chaotic, but what if there is a bigger story unfolding behind it all? Throughout time, God has preserved a faithful remnant and kept every promise He has made, even when circumstances seemed impossible. When you step back and see the bigger picture, it becomes clear that God is still working, still faithful, and still drawing people to Himself. In a world filled with uncertainty, the greatest hope is found in trusting Jesus and the promises that never fail.</p> <p>History often feels chaotic, but what if there is a bigger story unfolding behind it all? Throughout time, God has preserved a faithful remnant and kept every promise He has made, even when circumstances seemed impossible. When you step back and see the bigger picture, it becomes clear that God is still working, still faithful, and still drawing people to Himself. In a world filled with uncertainty, the greatest hope is found in trusting Jesus and the promises that never fail.</p> History often feels chaotic, but what if there is a bigger story unfolding behind it all? Throughout time, God has preserved a faithful remnant and kept every promise He has made, even when circumstances seemed impossible. When you step back and see the bigger picture, it becomes clear that God is still working, still faithful, and still drawing people to Himself. In a world filled with uncertainty, the greatest hope is found in trusting Jesus and the promises that never fail.

]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3498 6 8e18ade6cca1444f499480eee41d3f64 no Do not Stir Song of Songs 8:4 Bill Gehm, Doug M. Gehm, Jodie Zicker <p>Biblical marriage is a holy picture of Christ and His church, so don’t awaken love before its time—guard it, honor it, and let God shape it His way. When we fill our minds with His Word, He renews us from the inside out, healing our past and teaching us to love with purity, faithfulness, and grace.</p><p><br></p><p>Click the link below to view the Neuroplasticity Video.</p> <p>Biblical marriage is a holy picture of Christ and His church, so don’t awaken love before its time—guard it, honor it, and let God shape it His way. When we fill our minds with His Word, He renews us from the inside out, healing our past and teaching us to love with purity, faithfulness, and grace.</p><p><br></p><p>Click the link below to view the Neuroplasticity Video.</p> Biblical marriage is a holy picture of Christ and His church, so don’t awaken love before its time—guard it, honor it, and let God shape it His way. When we fill our minds with His Word, He renews us from the inside out, healing our past and teaching us to love with purity, faithfulness, and grace.


Click the link below to view the Neuroplasticity Video.

]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3851 7 0c7a9a9e32c7f0513eef8224d45b7f40 no Holy Heartburn …It’s A Love Story Song of Songs 8:8-14 Bill Gehm <p>When Jesus opens the Scriptures to us and shows us Himself, our hearts burn with a love that no trial can quench, and no distance can cool. May we guard that holy fire, cherish Him above all else, and live every day whispering, “Come quickly, Lord.”</p> <p>When Jesus opens the Scriptures to us and shows us Himself, our hearts burn with a love that no trial can quench, and no distance can cool. May we guard that holy fire, cherish Him above all else, and live every day whispering, “Come quickly, Lord.”</p> When Jesus opens the Scriptures to us and shows us Himself, our hearts burn with a love that no trial can quench, and no distance can cool. May we guard that holy fire, cherish Him above all else, and live every day whispering, “Come quickly, Lord.”

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3822 8 25f6b16d588821a01587c8baefdeb6ac no Jealous Love Song of Songs 8:1-7 Bill Gehm <p>Jesus doesn’t love you in a casual way—He loves you with a jealous, covenant love that won’t be quenched, bought, or replaced. So today, don’t just admire His love—lean into it, abide in it, and let nothing come between you and the Bridegroom who’s preparing you for the coming wedding feast.</p> <p>Jesus doesn’t love you in a casual way—He loves you with a jealous, covenant love that won’t be quenched, bought, or replaced. So today, don’t just admire His love—lean into it, abide in it, and let nothing come between you and the Bridegroom who’s preparing you for the coming wedding feast.</p> Jesus doesn’t love you in a casual way—He loves you with a jealous, covenant love that won’t be quenched, bought, or replaced. So today, don’t just admire His love—lean into it, abide in it, and let nothing come between you and the Bridegroom who’s preparing you for the coming wedding feast.

]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3068 9 7408b766dd69e29e10497b230f0ccbf5 no Intruder or Inventor Song of Songs 7:1-13 Bill Gehm <p>Jesus doesn’t love you in a casual way—He loves you with a jealous, covenant love that won’t be quenched, bought, or replaced. So today, don’t just admire His love—lean into it, abide in it, and let nothing come between you and the Bridegroom who’s preparing you for the coming wedding feast.</p> <p>Jesus doesn’t love you in a casual way—He loves you with a jealous, covenant love that won’t be quenched, bought, or replaced. So today, don’t just admire His love—lean into it, abide in it, and let nothing come between you and the Bridegroom who’s preparing you for the coming wedding feast.</p> Jesus doesn’t love you in a casual way—He loves you with a jealous, covenant love that won’t be quenched, bought, or replaced. So today, don’t just admire His love—lean into it, abide in it, and let nothing come between you and the Bridegroom who’s preparing you for the coming wedding feast.

]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3568 10 f3607534d8fa27b096144daa22979f15 no Safe and Secure in Jesus Song of Song's 6:3 Bill Gehm <p>When our hearts grow foggy and we fear we’ve failed or been forgotten, Jesus reminds us that we are safe and secure in Him—His heart is gentle, His grip is sure, and He never casts out those who come to Him. Rest returns when we remember this simple truth: I am my Beloved’s, and my Beloved is mine.</p> <p>When our hearts grow foggy and we fear we’ve failed or been forgotten, Jesus reminds us that we are safe and secure in Him—His heart is gentle, His grip is sure, and He never casts out those who come to Him. Rest returns when we remember this simple truth: I am my Beloved’s, and my Beloved is mine.</p> When our hearts grow foggy and we fear we’ve failed or been forgotten, Jesus reminds us that we are safe and secure in Him—His heart is gentle, His grip is sure, and He never casts out those who come to Him. Rest returns when we remember this simple truth: I am my Beloved’s, and my Beloved is mine.

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3842 11 d342c2264a0e84932cc3dfad433851b3 no Intimacy Restored Song of Song's 6:1-13 Bill Gehm <p>When we stop letting our emotions lead and instead remember who our Beloved truly is, intimacy is restored—because the same Savior who calls us His bride also meets us with forgiveness, gentleness, and unwavering love. In marriage and in our walk with Jesus, healing begins the moment we turn our eyes from ourselves and back to the One who never stopped pursuing us. </p> <p>When we stop letting our emotions lead and instead remember who our Beloved truly is, intimacy is restored—because the same Savior who calls us His bride also meets us with forgiveness, gentleness, and unwavering love. In marriage and in our walk with Jesus, healing begins the moment we turn our eyes from ourselves and back to the One who never stopped pursuing us. </p> When we stop letting our emotions lead and instead remember who our Beloved truly is, intimacy is restored—because the same Savior who calls us His bride also meets us with forgiveness, gentleness, and unwavering love. In marriage and in our walk with Jesus, healing begins the moment we turn our eyes from ourselves and back to the One who never stopped pursuing us. 

]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3709 12 0c54f6f0b14b375a69ca2f59d44c03cf no Intimacy Killers Song of Song's 4:16-5:16 Bill Gehm <p>Jesus lovingly knocks on the door of our hearts—not to condemn, but to invite us into deeper intimacy with Him—and when we respond by opening that door, the Holy Spirit fills us with joy, gratitude, and renewed fellowship that no earthly substitute can match. May we never delay in answering His call, but eagerly welcome the One who is altogether lovely.</p> <p>Jesus lovingly knocks on the door of our hearts—not to condemn, but to invite us into deeper intimacy with Him—and when we respond by opening that door, the Holy Spirit fills us with joy, gratitude, and renewed fellowship that no earthly substitute can match. May we never delay in answering His call, but eagerly welcome the One who is altogether lovely.</p> Jesus lovingly knocks on the door of our hearts—not to condemn, but to invite us into deeper intimacy with Him—and when we respond by opening that door, the Holy Spirit fills us with joy, gratitude, and renewed fellowship that no earthly substitute can match. May we never delay in answering His call, but eagerly welcome the One who is altogether lovely.

]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3646 13 a66bc4bb710f85adbb69e666228ef8dc no Heaven Speaks About Intimacy in Marriage Song of Songs' 4:1-5:1 Bill Gehm <p>Just as a husband tenderly prepares and loves his bride, Christ is washing His church with His Word so she will stand before Him radiant and without blemish. Every one of us is being shaped into a beautiful bride for Jesus, and the only proper response is to come to Him, leave our fears behind, and be fully with Him. </p> <p>Just as a husband tenderly prepares and loves his bride, Christ is washing His church with His Word so she will stand before Him radiant and without blemish. Every one of us is being shaped into a beautiful bride for Jesus, and the only proper response is to come to Him, leave our fears behind, and be fully with Him. </p> Just as a husband tenderly prepares and loves his bride, Christ is washing His church with His Word so she will stand before Him radiant and without blemish. Every one of us is being shaped into a beautiful bride for Jesus, and the only proper response is to come to Him, leave our fears behind, and be fully with Him. 

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3771 14 19df5206c9ecdf14750d280dfcdc5ce1 no The Day of Gladness Song of Songs 3:1-11 Bill Gehm <p>Just as the bride gets ready for her groom on her wedding day, so should we be ready for the Lord when he returns to take us home. Just as the groom gets their new residence together, so is the Lord preparing a place for us. Celebrate today for the celebration yet to come!</p> <p>Just as the bride gets ready for her groom on her wedding day, so should we be ready for the Lord when he returns to take us home. Just as the groom gets their new residence together, so is the Lord preparing a place for us. Celebrate today for the celebration yet to come!</p> Just as the bride gets ready for her groom on her wedding day, so should we be ready for the Lord when he returns to take us home. Just as the groom gets their new residence together, so is the Lord preparing a place for us. Celebrate today for the celebration yet to come!

]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3454 15 3c60986db82be3bdd54c494a7ef518ae no Daydreaming, Lovesickness, & Little Foxes Song of Song's 2:4-17 Bill Gehm <p>In a world full of thorns and noise, Jesus invites us to rest under His shade—our protector and provider—reminding us that true love is not a fleeting feeling, but a lasting attachment to the One who gave Himself for us.</p> <p>In a world full of thorns and noise, Jesus invites us to rest under His shade—our protector and provider—reminding us that true love is not a fleeting feeling, but a lasting attachment to the One who gave Himself for us.</p> In a world full of thorns and noise, Jesus invites us to rest under His shade—our protector and provider—reminding us that true love is not a fleeting feeling, but a lasting attachment to the One who gave Himself for us.

]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3671 16 82218d479dd6023f14e02482740ca58c no The Lily and the Apple Tree Bill Gehm <p>We need the right "cheerleaders" around us to encourage us. Do you have godly cheerleaders in your life?</p> <p>We need the right "cheerleaders" around us to encourage us. Do you have godly cheerleaders in your life?</p> We need the right "cheerleaders" around us to encourage us. Do you have godly cheerleaders in your life?

]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3494 17 ee81d56e3144c43ae04893efb742653d no The Great Mystery Song of Song's 1:1-4 Bill Gehm <p>The same God who created our longing for love also invites us into a deeper oneness with Himself — a love story written long before ours began.</p><p> Just as the bride desired the king’s embrace, so we are called to draw near to Jesus, the lover of our souls, whose grace restores every broken heart.</p> <p>The same God who created our longing for love also invites us into a deeper oneness with Himself — a love story written long before ours began.</p><p> Just as the bride desired the king’s embrace, so we are called to draw near to Jesus, the lover of our souls, whose grace restores every broken heart.</p> The same God who created our longing for love also invites us into a deeper oneness with Himself — a love story written long before ours began.

Just as the bride desired the king’s embrace, so we are called to draw near to Jesus, the lover of our souls, whose grace restores every broken heart.

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3516 18 1089ab8ae2d0f399f3a7729ad60bdcbb no Eternal Life Beyond the Sun Ecclesiastes 12 <p>"And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming." 1 John 2:28</p> <p>"And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming." 1 John 2:28</p> "And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming." 1 John 2:28

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3536 19 73d9dabf134f98bb526ae0a925dfaf1f no The Big Reminder Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:7 Bill Gehm <p>What’s the point of life if everything is meaningless? In this powerful conclusion to Ecclesiastes, Pastor Bill challenges us to remember our Creator, face the reality of death, and embrace the hope of the gospel. Whether you’re young or old, this message will help you live with eternity in view.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> <p>What’s the point of life if everything is meaningless? In this powerful conclusion to Ecclesiastes, Pastor Bill challenges us to remember our Creator, face the reality of death, and embrace the hope of the gospel. Whether you’re young or old, this message will help you live with eternity in view.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> What’s the point of life if everything is meaningless? In this powerful conclusion to Ecclesiastes, Pastor Bill challenges us to remember our Creator, face the reality of death, and embrace the hope of the gospel. Whether you’re young or old, this message will help you live with eternity in view.



]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3833 20 ed6df2a77ee1e40df9d68df8ea17b13d no Sow the Seed 24/7 Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 Bill Gehm <p>Ecclesiastes reminds us to cast our bread upon the waters, trusting that in God’s timing the return will come; when we sow the Word and give generously, even when it seems uncertain, He brings forth a harvest beyond what we can imagine.</p> <p>Ecclesiastes reminds us to cast our bread upon the waters, trusting that in God’s timing the return will come; when we sow the Word and give generously, even when it seems uncertain, He brings forth a harvest beyond what we can imagine.</p> Ecclesiastes reminds us to cast our bread upon the waters, trusting that in God’s timing the return will come; when we sow the Word and give generously, even when it seems uncertain, He brings forth a harvest beyond what we can imagine.

]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3499 21 08c33204c11923e55fea451a37201671 no Don't Forget That Jesus is the way Home Ecclesiastes 10:8-20 Bill Gehm <p>Ecclesiastes 10:8–20 reminds us that life is full of risks and pitfalls, but wisdom guides us safely through them. Foolishness—whether in careless work, reckless words, or lazy leadership—leads to ruin, while wisdom brings success and strength. Ultimately, true wisdom is found in Christ, who gives purpose and direction beyond the vanity of life under the sun.</p> <p>Ecclesiastes 10:8–20 reminds us that life is full of risks and pitfalls, but wisdom guides us safely through them. Foolishness—whether in careless work, reckless words, or lazy leadership—leads to ruin, while wisdom brings success and strength. Ultimately, true wisdom is found in Christ, who gives purpose and direction beyond the vanity of life under the sun.</p> Ecclesiastes 10:8–20 reminds us that life is full of risks and pitfalls, but wisdom guides us safely through them. Foolishness—whether in careless work, reckless words, or lazy leadership—leads to ruin, while wisdom brings success and strength. Ultimately, true wisdom is found in Christ, who gives purpose and direction beyond the vanity of life under the sun.

]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3606 22 f434553ffc7ab04a8b4f468120f5eb2a no Saddle up. Time to Ride Ecclesiastes 9_13-10_7 Bill Gehm <p>From Ecclesiastes to Revelation, Pastor Bill unpacks the wisdom of Scripture, the importance of remembering those who have shaped our faith, and the hope we have as servants, friends, and soldiers of Christ—destined to ride with Him in victory.</p> <p>From Ecclesiastes to Revelation, Pastor Bill unpacks the wisdom of Scripture, the importance of remembering those who have shaped our faith, and the hope we have as servants, friends, and soldiers of Christ—destined to ride with Him in victory.</p> From Ecclesiastes to Revelation, Pastor Bill unpacks the wisdom of Scripture, the importance of remembering those who have shaped our faith, and the hope we have as servants, friends, and soldiers of Christ—destined to ride with Him in victory.

]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3509 23 0ee572313738a528f7b335bcf29408bd no Life and Death Without Jesus Ecclesiastes 8:10 - 9:12 Bill Gehm <p>"It is better to be a live dog than a dead lion. " - Ecclesiastes 9:4</p> <p>"It is better to be a live dog than a dead lion. " - Ecclesiastes 9:4</p> "It is better to be a live dog than a dead lion. " - Ecclesiastes 9:4

]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3587 24 a3a0576205b5038acf283aff44d70972 no Time for a Face-Lift Ecclesiastes 8:1-9 Bill Gehm <p>In this message from Ecclesiastes 8:1–9, Pastor Bill unpacks how wisdom shines in both demeanor and obedience, especially under authority. Drawing from the example of Stephen and scriptures like Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2, we’re reminded that our respect for earthly leaders ultimately reflects our reverence for God. With heartfelt insight and practical truth, we’re challenged to live with radiant peace, courageous obedience, and unwavering allegiance to our true King.</p> <p>In this message from Ecclesiastes 8:1–9, Pastor Bill unpacks how wisdom shines in both demeanor and obedience, especially under authority. Drawing from the example of Stephen and scriptures like Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2, we’re reminded that our respect for earthly leaders ultimately reflects our reverence for God. With heartfelt insight and practical truth, we’re challenged to live with radiant peace, courageous obedience, and unwavering allegiance to our true King.</p> In this message from Ecclesiastes 8:1–9, Pastor Bill unpacks how wisdom shines in both demeanor and obedience, especially under authority. Drawing from the example of Stephen and scriptures like Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2, we’re reminded that our respect for earthly leaders ultimately reflects our reverence for God. With heartfelt insight and practical truth, we’re challenged to live with radiant peace, courageous obedience, and unwavering allegiance to our true King.

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3335 25 5d47bff09bc859850bc3a6cfcb031c8b no You Did WHAT??? Ecclesiastes 7:15-29 Bill Gehm <p>You don't want a balanced life... You want a JESUS life!</p> <p>You don't want a balanced life... You want a JESUS life!</p> You don't want a balanced life... You want a JESUS life!

]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3173 26 903b722eb60777315b1f152450d16744 no The End is Better Than the Beginning Ecclesiastes 7:8-14 Bill Gehm <p>From the beginning to the end, know that Jesus is with you in the "in between."</p> <p>From the beginning to the end, know that Jesus is with you in the "in between."</p> From the beginning to the end, know that Jesus is with you in the "in between."

]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3762 27 5dac1b895e900c010df1baa8f74e7461 no The Good Ole' Days Ecclesiastes 7:5-10 <p>A time for dedication and remembering God's faithfulness. </p> <p>A time for dedication and remembering God's faithfulness. </p> A time for dedication and remembering God's faithfulness.

]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1932 28 a1ecec67845f801c7a440dce6e14f0bc no Satisfaction of the Soul Ecclesiastes 6:1-7:4 Bill Gehm Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3742 29 4b9e6e23722e3febd9cc6cd33deca24e no The Love of Money Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 Bill Gehm <p>Whoever loves money will not be satisfied. But whoever loves the Lord will find satisfaction.</p> <p>Whoever loves money will not be satisfied. But whoever loves the Lord will find satisfaction.</p> Whoever loves money will not be satisfied. But whoever loves the Lord will find satisfaction.

]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3778 30 29f52cda7ba76486268e1bfb9b65df41 no YES YES...To Our Treasures in Heaven Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Bill Gehm <p>The Vows you make are important. Be sure to let your yes be yes and your no be no.</p> <p>The Vows you make are important. Be sure to let your yes be yes and your no be no.</p> The Vows you make are important. Be sure to let your yes be yes and your no be no.

]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3505 31 56cb5181ff058b3a50dd5c8cf95fc8d5 no Learning to be Content Ecclesiastes 4:4-16 Bill Gehm <p>Where does your contentment come from? Hope in Jesus leaves us truly satisfied.</p> <p>Where does your contentment come from? Hope in Jesus leaves us truly satisfied.</p> Where does your contentment come from? Hope in Jesus leaves us truly satisfied.

]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3819 32 909246e70cb7c76c9c1ebadb71687a65 no Injustice and Oppression Under the Sun Ecclesiastes 3:9-4:3 Bill Gehm <p>Comfort under injustice and oppression.</p> <p>Comfort under injustice and oppression.</p> Comfort under injustice and oppression.

]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3753 33 bc7a5132ea80b58e5fea1408fe3b3d67 no Everything Has Its Time Ecclesiastes 3:1-12 Bill Gehm <p>What are you doing with your time? There may be some time you need to redeem.</p> <p>What are you doing with your time? There may be some time you need to redeem.</p> What are you doing with your time? There may be some time you need to redeem.

]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3654 34 372cedc4074ba260d4bf870006ff8a94 no Hatred of Life and Its Accomplishments …Death Under the Sun Ecclesiastes 2:12-26 Bill Gehm <p>Is life about our accomplishments or His?</p> <p>Is life about our accomplishments or His?</p> Is life about our accomplishments or His?

]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3518 35 dbbca2d6d87b87c61a52ccb4cd228aaa no No Profit Under the Sun! Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:11 Bill Gehm <p>Everything we strive to do or obtain on earth is meaningless without Jesus!</p> <p>Everything we strive to do or obtain on earth is meaningless without Jesus!</p> Everything we strive to do or obtain on earth is meaningless without Jesus!

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3401 36 1b4f052d4d414859446bc3e899c00189 no Life Under the Sun or Son? Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 Bill Gehm <p>Hevel, hevel, it's all hevel... or is it?</p> <p>Hevel, hevel, it's all hevel... or is it?</p> Hevel, hevel, it's all hevel... or is it?

]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3681 37 b42d50789407e4e62baf2cede9971d69 no The Noble Wife | The Hero of Proverbs Proverbs 31:10-31 Bill Gehm <p>God's special heart for wives and women.</p> <p>God's special heart for wives and women.</p> God's special heart for wives and women.

]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3967 38 be8621ddbac23dea698766b2a7d87fc5 no Women and Men of Valor Proverbs 31:1-10 Bill Gehm <p>We all need to be a Proverbs 31 "bride."</p> <p>We all need to be a Proverbs 31 "bride."</p> We all need to be a Proverbs 31 "bride."

]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3975 39 63a32db7c5fd3758022ef6bb39bb3d6c no Little Feeble People and a Majestic King Proverbs 30:21-33 Bill Gehm <p>What is little, wise, and majestic on the earth?</p> <p>What is little, wise, and majestic on the earth?</p> What is little, wise, and majestic on the earth?

]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3327 40 f08fc5998f075a10726abf81e51a4586 no 2R1-The Great Mystery Proverbs 30:17-20 Bill Gehm <p>Marriage on earth should be a representation of our relationship with Jesus.</p> <p>Marriage on earth should be a representation of our relationship with Jesus.</p> Marriage on earth should be a representation of our relationship with Jesus.

]]> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3531 41 ca468f59b8262733202fca7a15e05e72 no Every Word of God is Pure Proverbs 30:1-16 Bill Gehm <p>Even when a book like Proverbs throws multiple lessons your way, every Word of God is inspired.</p> <p>Even when a book like Proverbs throws multiple lessons your way, every Word of God is inspired.</p> Even when a book like Proverbs throws multiple lessons your way, every Word of God is inspired.

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3604 42 c819ab6e0ef3378b1c6dd63814b13804 no Jesus Happy... Enjoying the Restraints Proverbs 29:18-27 Bill Gehm <p>How you conduct yourself in this world Is a reflection of your relationship with God.</p> <p>How you conduct yourself in this world Is a reflection of your relationship with God.</p> How you conduct yourself in this world Is a reflection of your relationship with God.

]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3617 43 f8a741201a5ed989e50b402cd5c019ee no Prophetic Vision, God's Revelation to us Proverbs 29:9-18 Bill Gehm <p>The truth of the Gospel. Chasten your son while there is hope, And do not set your heart on his destruction.</p> <p>The truth of the Gospel. Chasten your son while there is hope, And do not set your heart on his destruction.</p> The truth of the Gospel. Chasten your son while there is hope, And do not set your heart on his destruction.

]]> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3521 44 834a8a90018646e24696ee107d11fb87 no The Election or the Wedding, What Has Your Attention Proverbs 28:23-29:8 Bill Gehm <p>The world will always fail us. We shouldn't put our hopes in current events like elections. Instead, look to the wedding that is promised to come! </p> <p>The world will always fail us. We shouldn't put our hopes in current events like elections. Instead, look to the wedding that is promised to come! </p> The world will always fail us. We shouldn't put our hopes in current events like elections. Instead, look to the wedding that is promised to come!

]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3830 45 a423aadba6ec2b9f0db74afe15450bb1 no The Faithful Man . . . Abounding With Blessings . . . Proverbs 28:11-22 Bill Gehm <p>A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.</p> <p>A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.</p> A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.

]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3627 46 a7c982bbb8183dd7ac394ca9404ada02 no Righteousness in Christ Proverbs 28:1-10 Bill Gehm <p>"Evildoers do not understand what is right,</p><p>    but those who seek the Lord understand it fully." - Proverbs 28:5</p> <p>"Evildoers do not understand what is right,</p><p>    but those who seek the Lord understand it fully." - Proverbs 28:5</p> "Evildoers do not understand what is right,

    but those who seek the Lord understand it fully." - Proverbs 28:5

]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3486 47 65848930c6b139d222122336f18d2f0c no Diligent to know your Flocks . . . Attend to your Herds Proverbs 27:23-27 Bill Gehm <p>Proverbs 27:23- "Be Diligent to know the state of your Flocks and Attend to your Herds."</p> <p>Proverbs 27:23- "Be Diligent to know the state of your Flocks and Attend to your Herds."</p> Proverbs 27:23- "Be Diligent to know the state of your Flocks and Attend to your Herds."

]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3771 48 b2a3f5b0dfbab4975643f92ae7d3b257 no A Jesus Man . . . What Do People Say About You? Proverbs 27:12-27 Bill Gehm <p>"A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of." - Luke 6:45</p> <p>"A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of." - Luke 6:45</p> "A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of." - Luke 6:45

]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3423 49 fdce287ce6127c99271f9a6c9147f94d no No Boasting About Tomorrow Proverbs 21:1-4 Bill Gehm <p>There's no guarantee for tomorrow. Jesus is our only guarantee. </p> <p>There's no guarantee for tomorrow. Jesus is our only guarantee. </p> There's no guarantee for tomorrow. Jesus is our only guarantee.

]]> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3410 50 e835364827e5704a96ae09e486d86b28 no Living Life - Rapture Ready Proverbs 26:13-28 Bill Gehm <p>The Bible gives us instructions on how to live your life and be rapture-ready.</p> <p>The Bible gives us instructions on how to live your life and be rapture-ready.</p> The Bible gives us instructions on how to live your life and be rapture-ready.

]]> Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3638 51 67fa520084a9eebaee0a077016d07f9e no Foolish ones for Jesus Proverbs 26:1-12 Bill Gehm Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3703 52 2552c64b331c2ceff9ba3ba3f0be896c no Be Strong In Grace Proverbs 25:16-18 Bill Gehm <p>Strength in grace comes from knowing God's Word. God gave Solomon great words on how to conduct ourselves as His followers. </p> <p>Strength in grace comes from knowing God's Word. God gave Solomon great words on how to conduct ourselves as His followers. </p> Strength in grace comes from knowing God's Word. God gave Solomon great words on how to conduct ourselves as His followers.

]]> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3519 53 52b90ffeba074e5b6619cf7293aa4f62 no How To Persuade Your Ruler Proverbs 25:15 Bill Gehm <p>You have the power to persuade through prayer. Keep praying!</p> <p>You have the power to persuade through prayer. Keep praying!</p> You have the power to persuade through prayer. Keep praying!

]]> Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3648 54 628bf44690635bb36b5a5084cee34a41 no The Word of God Multiplied Proverbs 25:1-14 Bill Gehm <p>What is textual criticism and how can we trust that the Bible is true?</p> <p>What is textual criticism and how can we trust that the Bible is true?</p> What is textual criticism and how can we trust that the Bible is true?

]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3320 55 ea3191f58b7c04798f64a731689e1a59 no Gospel Delight Proverbs 24:13-34 Bill Gehm <p>"He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”</p><p>Him the people will curse;</p><p>Nations will abhor him." Proverbs 24:24</p> <p>"He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”</p><p>Him the people will curse;</p><p>Nations will abhor him." Proverbs 24:24</p> "He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”

Him the people will curse;

Nations will abhor him." Proverbs 24:24

]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3538 56 a80b399716358f359501b874039e9fcd no Rescue the Perishing... Care for the Dying Proverbs 24:1-12 Bill Gehm <p>"Deliver those who are drawn toward death,</p><p>And hold back those stumbling to the slaughter. </p><p>If you say, “Surely we did not know this,”</p><p>Does not He who weighs the hearts consider it?</p><p>He who keeps your soul, does He not know it?</p><p>And will He not render to each man according to his deeds?" - Proverbs 24:11-12</p> <p>"Deliver those who are drawn toward death,</p><p>And hold back those stumbling to the slaughter. </p><p>If you say, “Surely we did not know this,”</p><p>Does not He who weighs the hearts consider it?</p><p>He who keeps your soul, does He not know it?</p><p>And will He not render to each man according to his deeds?" - Proverbs 24:11-12</p> "Deliver those who are drawn toward death,

And hold back those stumbling to the slaughter. 

If you say, “Surely we did not know this,”

Does not He who weighs the hearts consider it?

He who keeps your soul, does He not know it?

And will He not render to each man according to his deeds?" - Proverbs 24:11-12

]]> Wed, 29 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3577 57 b9777896a839994b757d8740b02ec161 no The Will of The Lord Proverbs 23:19-35 Bill Gehm <p>Stay sober, stay vigilant, stay faithful. Listen to the Will of The Lord and walk in His peace!</p> <p>Stay sober, stay vigilant, stay faithful. Listen to the Will of The Lord and walk in His peace!</p> Stay sober, stay vigilant, stay faithful. Listen to the Will of The Lord and walk in His peace!

]]> Wed, 22 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3505 58 e241746ab216dc4acd42b06249216ece no Zeal for Jesus Proverbs 23:1-18 Bill Gehm <p>"Do not let your heart envy sinners,</p><p>But be zealous for the fear of the Lord all the day; </p><p>For surely there is a hereafter,</p><p>And your hope will not be cut off."</p><p>Psalm 23:17-18</p> <p>"Do not let your heart envy sinners,</p><p>But be zealous for the fear of the Lord all the day; </p><p>For surely there is a hereafter,</p><p>And your hope will not be cut off."</p><p>Psalm 23:17-18</p> "Do not let your heart envy sinners,

But be zealous for the fear of the Lord all the day; 

For surely there is a hereafter,

And your hope will not be cut off."

Psalm 23:17-18

]]> Wed, 01 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3461 59 151c698a2a6debb4ac4196c5eed1af4e no Enjoyable, Safe and Trouble-Free Life Proverbs 22:17-29 Bill Gehm <p>"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." - II Timothy 3:16-17</p> <p>"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." - II Timothy 3:16-17</p> "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." - II Timothy 3:16-17

]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3395 60 0532999f13cc4bbf70666f14b9e5abbb no A Good Name ...It's the Best Choice Proverbs 22:1-16 Bill Gehm <p>"A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,</p><p>Loving favor rather than silver and gold." Proverbs 22:1</p> <p>"A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,</p><p>Loving favor rather than silver and gold." Proverbs 22:1</p> "A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,

Loving favor rather than silver and gold." Proverbs 22:1

]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3656 61 93ee11cee552b77264840831e4ab320d no The Joy of Jesus! Proverbs 21:1-15 Bill Gehm <p>Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him, he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.</p><p><br></p><p>- Hebrews 12:1-2</p> <p>Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him, he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.</p><p><br></p><p>- Hebrews 12:1-2</p> Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him, he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.


- Hebrews 12:1-2

]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3325 62 1da9068e3d120b8cab53999f3831bc5d no Doing Business Honestly Proverbs 20:16-30 Bill Gehm <p>Doing business the Lord's way. There is no separation between worship and business practices. All should be done unto the Lord.</p> <p>Doing business the Lord's way. There is no separation between worship and business practices. All should be done unto the Lord.</p> Doing business the Lord's way. There is no separation between worship and business practices. All should be done unto the Lord.

]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 128 63 0aa6e0c60702fe58397960e47ba78278 no Satisfaction in Jesus Proverbs 19:15-29 Bill Gehm <p>"The fear of the Lord leads to life,</p><p>And he who has it will abide in satisfaction;</p><p>He will not be visited with evil." Proverbs 19:23</p> <p>"The fear of the Lord leads to life,</p><p>And he who has it will abide in satisfaction;</p><p>He will not be visited with evil." Proverbs 19:23</p> "The fear of the Lord leads to life,

And he who has it will abide in satisfaction;

He will not be visited with evil." Proverbs 19:23

]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4007 64 c75d0cac3f7f96cf43e200bda2c7b46f no The Prudent Wife Proverbs 19:1-14 Bill Gehm <p>Prudent: wise, judicious, shrewd, advisable, sensible, wary...This is the wife He wants.</p> <p>Prudent: wise, judicious, shrewd, advisable, sensible, wary...This is the wife He wants.</p> Prudent: wise, judicious, shrewd, advisable, sensible, wary...This is the wife He wants.

]]> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3932 65 7e0f87179124e98f42004e8187b4d424 no Whose Marriage Are We Talking About? Proverbs 18:17-24 <p>Whose marriage are we talking about? Is it the earthly marriage between husband and wife, or is it the coming marriage of Jesus Christ and the Church? The answer is...yes!</p> <p>Whose marriage are we talking about? Is it the earthly marriage between husband and wife, or is it the coming marriage of Jesus Christ and the Church? The answer is...yes!</p> Whose marriage are we talking about? Is it the earthly marriage between husband and wife, or is it the coming marriage of Jesus Christ and the Church? The answer is...yes!

]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4043 66 24e0488dc7611ac18a38e09ff24bfb3d no The Number One Thing Proverbs 18:4-16 Bill Gehm <p>Where is the number one place you go for comfort, counsel, or healing? Where you are rooted most is what you will be. The question is, is that Jesus?</p> <p>Where is the number one place you go for comfort, counsel, or healing? Where you are rooted most is what you will be. The question is, is that Jesus?</p> Where is the number one place you go for comfort, counsel, or healing? Where you are rooted most is what you will be. The question is, is that Jesus?

]]> Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4282 67 558d11621f17ac0763c3be1dfaa072f2 no Strong Tower or City? Proverbs 17:23 - 18:11 Bill Gehm <p>Fix your mind on the things above, the things of this world will perish, but the Word of the Lord will live forever. Surround yourself with others, for man was not meant to be alone. Live for fellowship, Live for eternity, Live for Jesus!</p><p><br></p><p>19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. </p><p><br></p><p>- Matthew 6:19-21</p> <p>Fix your mind on the things above, the things of this world will perish, but the Word of the Lord will live forever. Surround yourself with others, for man was not meant to be alone. Live for fellowship, Live for eternity, Live for Jesus!</p><p><br></p><p>19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. </p><p><br></p><p>- Matthew 6:19-21</p> Fix your mind on the things above, the things of this world will perish, but the Word of the Lord will live forever. Surround yourself with others, for man was not meant to be alone. Live for fellowship, Live for eternity, Live for Jesus!


19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.


- Matthew 6:19-21

]]> Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3625 68 117ba4838e5e729f2fef8f2f8b30563e no The Gift Proverbs 17:8-22 Bill Gehm <p>Live a humble life, seek wisdom, and cause no strife. Surround yourself with true friends that love at all times. Turn from wickedness and seek righteousness. Live for Truth. Look to Jesus.</p> <p>Live a humble life, seek wisdom, and cause no strife. Surround yourself with true friends that love at all times. Turn from wickedness and seek righteousness. Live for Truth. Look to Jesus.</p> Live a humble life, seek wisdom, and cause no strife. Surround yourself with true friends that love at all times. Turn from wickedness and seek righteousness. Live for Truth. Look to Jesus.

]]> Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3739 69 563701992711ddc72715653cfae887a6 no The Crown of Old Men Proverbs 17:1-14 Bill Gehm <p>Grandchildren are the crown of old men. Live a life of servanthood that honors the Lord. Speak the truth in Love, and refrain from gossip.</p> <p>Grandchildren are the crown of old men. Live a life of servanthood that honors the Lord. Speak the truth in Love, and refrain from gossip.</p> Grandchildren are the crown of old men. Live a life of servanthood that honors the Lord. Speak the truth in Love, and refrain from gossip.

]]> Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3488 70 e5a8b71c4cb327cba9a0d593e948dda2 no A Crown of Glory Proverbs 16:16-33 Bill Gehm <p>Stay humble, speak the truth, love others, and trust in the Lord. Wisdom is better than any treasure the world can offer. Live a life that honors God.</p> <p>Stay humble, speak the truth, love others, and trust in the Lord. Wisdom is better than any treasure the world can offer. Live a life that honors God.</p> Stay humble, speak the truth, love others, and trust in the Lord. Wisdom is better than any treasure the world can offer. Live a life that honors God.

]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3861 71 bf00f6b0a3ff20387f69a26623d38aea no The Silver-Haired Head Proverbs 16:1-15 Bill Gehm <p>There is wisdom in pursuing the righteousness of the Lord.</p> <p>There is wisdom in pursuing the righteousness of the Lord.</p> There is wisdom in pursuing the righteousness of the Lord.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4037 72 8d82cbb569ffa8afb0e535715cc58a6e no The Better Life... Proverbs 15:16-33 Bill Gehm <p>Through the highs and the lows, Christ is with us. He is abundant in grace and love. Through Him, we can be content with what we have and where we are no matter the circumstance with the hope of eternity with our Savior in Heaven!</p> <p>Through the highs and the lows, Christ is with us. He is abundant in grace and love. Through Him, we can be content with what we have and where we are no matter the circumstance with the hope of eternity with our Savior in Heaven!</p> Through the highs and the lows, Christ is with us. He is abundant in grace and love. Through Him, we can be content with what we have and where we are no matter the circumstance with the hope of eternity with our Savior in Heaven!

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4170 73 68f5d5129e66dbcf4e5fdc1b86eb0f95 no Face-lift by Jesus Proverbs 15:1-15 Bill Gehm <p>Did you know that your face should show that you love Jesus? Proverbs 15 gives us several other tips for living a life that transforms you for JESUS! </p> <p>Did you know that your face should show that you love Jesus? Proverbs 15 gives us several other tips for living a life that transforms you for JESUS! </p> Did you know that your face should show that you love Jesus? Proverbs 15 gives us several other tips for living a life that transforms you for JESUS!

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3672 74 24fe617f1046d7f622357de80ea65db5 no Heart Check Proverbs 14:20-35 Bill Gehm <p>When was the last time you had a heart check from the Lord? </p> <p>When was the last time you had a heart check from the Lord? </p> When was the last time you had a heart check from the Lord?

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3865 75 3df37a3562ae0ad666b6ee8db94b95a0 no One Way Jesus Proverbs 14:1-19 Bill Gehm <p>"He who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,</p><p>But he who is perverse in his ways despises Him." - Proverbs 14:2</p> <p>"He who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,</p><p>But he who is perverse in his ways despises Him." - Proverbs 14:2</p> "He who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,

But he who is perverse in his ways despises Him." - Proverbs 14:2

]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3712 76 4b2d73a47c5b4f89b1f80630a02c49f6 no Soul Food Satisfaction Proverbs 13 Bill Gehm <p>It's better to be poor in earthly riches and rich in heavenly riches. Love Christ, love others, and share the Good News! It's far greater than any riches here on earth!</p> <p>It's better to be poor in earthly riches and rich in heavenly riches. Love Christ, love others, and share the Good News! It's far greater than any riches here on earth!</p> It's better to be poor in earthly riches and rich in heavenly riches. Love Christ, love others, and share the Good News! It's far greater than any riches here on earth!

]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3944 77 892e7bf7c2287515e3ca953a74d29f4a no Faithful Friends of Jesus Proverbs 12:15-28 Bill Gehm <p>Join as we dive into what a faithful friend looks like?</p> <p>Join as we dive into what a faithful friend looks like?</p> Join as we dive into what a faithful friend looks like?

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4072 78 c1a6ac81cf27b40910c7b34d07364052 no Don't Be Stupid! Proverbs 12:1-14 Bill Gehm <p>Join us as we look through chapter 12</p> <p>Join us as we look through chapter 12</p> Join us as we look through chapter 12

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3992 79 429888582af519866830d689a360f81a no The Gracious Woman …The Merciful Man Proverbs 11:9-31 Bill Gehm <p>Join as we dive into Proverbs 11</p> <p>Join as we dive into Proverbs 11</p> Join as we dive into Proverbs 11

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4207 80 e7533d126d8a667e40b0ee6e52b7492a no Do Not Disturb! Proverbs 10:16-11:8 Bill Gehm <p> “God, You can disturb me today for anything You want. If my plans don’t coincide with Yours then, Lord, disrupt my plans. Disturb me, put me on Your path. Because I want Your will to be done in my life today.”</p><p>  Thus, if suddenly something comes up and I am not able to make that planned trip or whatever, God has something else in mind: the committing of the keeping of my soul unto Him as a faithful Creator. Glorifying God as God.” – Chuck Smith</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> <p> “God, You can disturb me today for anything You want. If my plans don’t coincide with Yours then, Lord, disrupt my plans. Disturb me, put me on Your path. Because I want Your will to be done in my life today.”</p><p>  Thus, if suddenly something comes up and I am not able to make that planned trip or whatever, God has something else in mind: the committing of the keeping of my soul unto Him as a faithful Creator. Glorifying God as God.” – Chuck Smith</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>  “God, You can disturb me today for anything You want. If my plans don’t coincide with Yours then, Lord, disrupt my plans. Disturb me, put me on Your path. Because I want Your will to be done in my life today.”

  Thus, if suddenly something comes up and I am not able to make that planned trip or whatever, God has something else in mind: the committing of the keeping of my soul unto Him as a faithful Creator. Glorifying God as God.” – Chuck Smith



]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4098 81 97585d35357107da5ab7fe21e3180e96 no If I Were a Rich Man? Proverbs 10:1-15 Bill Gehm <p>Join us on this journey as we explore Chapter 10 of Proverbs.</p> <p>Join us on this journey as we explore Chapter 10 of Proverbs.</p> Join us on this journey as we explore Chapter 10 of Proverbs.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4006 82 f4b8844dedae92e015214dac9027e9b2 no The Excellence of Spiritual Wisdom Proverbs 8-9 Bill Gehm <p>Listen to the voice of Wisdom and guard your heart in Christ against the wickedness of the world. Let Jesus be your foundation and guiding light, and your refuge against the enemy.</p> <p>Listen to the voice of Wisdom and guard your heart in Christ against the wickedness of the world. Let Jesus be your foundation and guiding light, and your refuge against the enemy.</p> Listen to the voice of Wisdom and guard your heart in Christ against the wickedness of the world. Let Jesus be your foundation and guiding light, and your refuge against the enemy.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4181 83 91bcd77b1e09b587d84d7cf1e620ad2f no Sex? Proverbs 7 Bill Gehm <p>"Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways,</p><p>Do not stray into her paths; " - Proverbs 7:25</p> <p>"Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways,</p><p>Do not stray into her paths; " - Proverbs 7:25</p> "Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways,

Do not stray into her paths; " - Proverbs 7:25

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3924 84 54a33d64b33a47c0f061b7fa59e51900 no Biblical Protection from Sexual Sins Proverbs 6:1-7:5 <p>What does Biblical Protection look like. Join us as we dive deeper into what this looks like in Proverbs.</p> <p>What does Biblical Protection look like. Join us as we dive deeper into what this looks like in Proverbs.</p> What does Biblical Protection look like. Join us as we dive deeper into what this looks like in Proverbs.

]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4262 85 bb89b4a3a6586204ab81f2bde0ff27c5 no "Get Wisdom!" ...Get Understanding! Proverbs 4-5 <p>Join us as we discuss the importance of Proverbs 4-5</p> <p>Join us as we discuss the importance of Proverbs 4-5</p> Join us as we discuss the importance of Proverbs 4-5

]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3852 86 ec22e2def37b28299ed9d84ae8a8ee76 no Whole-Hearted TRUST Proverbs 2-3 <p>Trust in the Lord with all your heart,</p><p>And lean not on your own understanding;</p><p>In all your ways acknowledge Him,</p><p>And He shall direct your paths. - Proverbs 3:5-6</p> <p>Trust in the Lord with all your heart,</p><p>And lean not on your own understanding;</p><p>In all your ways acknowledge Him,</p><p>And He shall direct your paths. - Proverbs 3:5-6</p> Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

And lean not on your own understanding;

In all your ways acknowledge Him,

And He shall direct your paths. - Proverbs 3:5-6

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3783 87 4e569f03b9ec8bd0627bd98a960821de no Wisdom and the Fear of the Lord Solves EVERYTHING! Proverbs 1:1-33 <p>The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,</p><p>But fools despise wisdom and instruction.</p><p><br></p><p>Trust in the Lord and His Word and gain knowledge. The Wisdom of the Lord is calling your name!</p> <p>The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,</p><p>But fools despise wisdom and instruction.</p><p><br></p><p>Trust in the Lord and His Word and gain knowledge. The Wisdom of the Lord is calling your name!</p> The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,

But fools despise wisdom and instruction.


Trust in the Lord and His Word and gain knowledge. The Wisdom of the Lord is calling your name!

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3865 88 9eee0c8b5ee00e321b0b3e77c7a34537 no Singing Saints... Instead of Sleeping Psalms 148-150 <p>Father would you find us praising your name in songs and deed!</p> <p>Father would you find us praising your name in songs and deed!</p> Father would you find us praising your name in songs and deed!

]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3784 89 40d3e8d3f8daac271961098d6b9d5d03 no Hallelujah! Psalms 146-147 <p>The God of the universe who holds all things together loves us and finds joy when our hearts are fixed on Him. The Word of God moves swiftly reaching the hearts of men and women around the world. God is truth, His Word is truth, and it brings forth life and comforts us through all heartbreak and suffering. Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. The Spirit of God is moving! Hallelujah! </p> <p>The God of the universe who holds all things together loves us and finds joy when our hearts are fixed on Him. The Word of God moves swiftly reaching the hearts of men and women around the world. God is truth, His Word is truth, and it brings forth life and comforts us through all heartbreak and suffering. Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. The Spirit of God is moving! Hallelujah! </p> The God of the universe who holds all things together loves us and finds joy when our hearts are fixed on Him. The Word of God moves swiftly reaching the hearts of men and women around the world. God is truth, His Word is truth, and it brings forth life and comforts us through all heartbreak and suffering. Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. The Spirit of God is moving! Hallelujah!

]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4175 90 e9ce353a5d94b486505df1fab3a9c19f no Jesus Revolution...Happy People... Happy Church Psalms 144-145 <p>We call on His name, and he answers. Maybe not in our timing, but he answers. God has blessed Grace Church over the years, but He is not finished! Let's make sure the next generation continues to seek Him!</p> <p>We call on His name, and he answers. Maybe not in our timing, but he answers. God has blessed Grace Church over the years, but He is not finished! Let's make sure the next generation continues to seek Him!</p> We call on His name, and he answers. Maybe not in our timing, but he answers. God has blessed Grace Church over the years, but He is not finished! Let's make sure the next generation continues to seek Him!

]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3985 91 6f534b4801789d8c73e7f9f714eb06c7 no It's Your Choice Psalms 131-134 <p>We have free will to accept the free gift of salvation in Jesus. More than the gift of salvation, He desires a relationship with us. He wants to be loved by us and for us to stand firm on who He is. We can grow together as the Body of Christ in unity with one another through praise and worship and fellowship with other believers. Together we can lift our hands in praise and joy as we celebrate our Lord and Savior. We bless God in worship and He blesses us in our daily lives. Walk in Joy!</p> <p>We have free will to accept the free gift of salvation in Jesus. More than the gift of salvation, He desires a relationship with us. He wants to be loved by us and for us to stand firm on who He is. We can grow together as the Body of Christ in unity with one another through praise and worship and fellowship with other believers. Together we can lift our hands in praise and joy as we celebrate our Lord and Savior. We bless God in worship and He blesses us in our daily lives. Walk in Joy!</p> We have free will to accept the free gift of salvation in Jesus. More than the gift of salvation, He desires a relationship with us. He wants to be loved by us and for us to stand firm on who He is. We can grow together as the Body of Christ in unity with one another through praise and worship and fellowship with other believers. Together we can lift our hands in praise and joy as we celebrate our Lord and Savior. We bless God in worship and He blesses us in our daily lives. Walk in Joy!

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3828 92 e601e70692ecc44527367fbe1daec8e8 no Desire for Revival Psalm 127 <p>We pray for a great revival, for an awakening in our present times. We pray for the Spirit to fall upon us, for a generation to cry out to our Father God! The Lord is moving! </p> <p>We pray for a great revival, for an awakening in our present times. We pray for the Spirit to fall upon us, for a generation to cry out to our Father God! The Lord is moving! </p> We pray for a great revival, for an awakening in our present times. We pray for the Spirit to fall upon us, for a generation to cry out to our Father God! The Lord is moving!

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3315 93 993a02d8e31ced67415122b8cf4cdbe0 no Living The Dream Psalms 123-126 <p>"Those who trust in the Lord</p><p>Are like Mount Zion,</p><p>Which cannot be moved, but abides forever.</p><p>As the mountains surround Jerusalem,</p><p>So the Lord surrounds His people</p><p>From this time forth and forever."</p><p>- Psalm 125:1-2</p> <p>"Those who trust in the Lord</p><p>Are like Mount Zion,</p><p>Which cannot be moved, but abides forever.</p><p>As the mountains surround Jerusalem,</p><p>So the Lord surrounds His people</p><p>From this time forth and forever."</p><p>- Psalm 125:1-2</p> "Those who trust in the Lord

Are like Mount Zion,

Which cannot be moved, but abides forever.

As the mountains surround Jerusalem,

So the Lord surrounds His people

From this time forth and forever."

- Psalm 125:1-2

]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3888 94 244837502f51015af6301ccf418e7a96 no The Songs That Jesus Sang Psalms 120-122 <p>"being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;" - Philippians 1:6</p> <p>"being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;" - Philippians 1:6</p> "being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;" - Philippians 1:6

]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4185 95 16bb0a013cb329d22f1a2503fccde668 no The Word of God - Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth Pt. 6 Psalm 119:153-176 <p>"Let Your hand become my help, For I have chosen Your precepts." - Psalm 119:173</p> <p>"Let Your hand become my help, For I have chosen Your precepts." - Psalm 119:173</p> "Let Your hand become my help, For I have chosen Your precepts." - Psalm 119:173

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4013 96 8c70a2aa092cc79a6e51396f32f55620 no The Word of God - Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth Pt. 5 Psalms 119:129-152 <p>"For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace." - Romans 6:14</p> <p>"For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace." - Romans 6:14</p> "For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace." - Romans 6:14

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3928 97 57e7596b1856d20685f0edbc91d35233 no The Word of God-Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth Pt.4 - Love That Hates Psalms 119:97-128 <p>May we learn to love the truth and hate deception. Join us as we dive into this Psalm</p> <p>May we learn to love the truth and hate deception. Join us as we dive into this Psalm</p> May we learn to love the truth and hate deception. Join us as we dive into this Psalm

]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 4065 98 7f94a760af3a9175157ff79f871b821d no The Word of God - Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth Pt. 3 - Good Afflictions Psalm 119:65-96 <p>Afflictions may come, but we can have gratitude in God's guiding hands. Be encouraged that He is near comforting, pruning, and enabling us.</p> <p>Afflictions may come, but we can have gratitude in God's guiding hands. Be encouraged that He is near comforting, pruning, and enabling us.</p> Afflictions may come, but we can have gratitude in God's guiding hands. Be encouraged that He is near comforting, pruning, and enabling us.

]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 4051 99 26c6ad36abd5e146710cedf0933e79e0 no The Word of God - Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth Pt. 2 Psalm 119:33-64 <p>Our portion is Jesus. Join us as we continue to dive into Psalm and understand the practical truths of living in a broken world.</p> <p>Our portion is Jesus. Join us as we continue to dive into Psalm and understand the practical truths of living in a broken world.</p> Our portion is Jesus. Join us as we continue to dive into Psalm and understand the practical truths of living in a broken world.

]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3924 100 4394b9783afff6c9b28b2ab22d9e18b5 no The Word of God - Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth Psalm 119:1-32 <p>Does your Bible have you? When we truly take heed to the Word, we have the opportunity to walk straight. Join us as we search His heart and understand His basic instructions before leaving earth.</p> <p>Does your Bible have you? When we truly take heed to the Word, we have the opportunity to walk straight. Join us as we search His heart and understand His basic instructions before leaving earth.</p> Does your Bible have you? When we truly take heed to the Word, we have the opportunity to walk straight. Join us as we search His heart and understand His basic instructions before leaving earth.

]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 4189 101 8632903a23b1d25cc20bcb110c566c34 no Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Psalm 139 <p>We are an extraordinary work of art by God, who established the heavens and the earth. Handcrafted for a purpose and made to glorify Him. Join us as we dive into Psalm 139</p> <p>We are an extraordinary work of art by God, who established the heavens and the earth. Handcrafted for a purpose and made to glorify Him. Join us as we dive into Psalm 139</p> We are an extraordinary work of art by God, who established the heavens and the earth. Handcrafted for a purpose and made to glorify Him. Join us as we dive into Psalm 139

]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 4056 102 e5d6052540815f663811726eec56b71d no Funerals 24/7 Learning How to Live, Day by Day in the Land of the Dying Day, Psalms 90-91 <p>The secret to living day by day is remaining connected to the source. Join us as we dive into Psalms 90-91</p> <p>The secret to living day by day is remaining connected to the source. Join us as we dive into Psalms 90-91</p> The secret to living day by day is remaining connected to the source. Join us as we dive into Psalms 90-91

]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 4037 103 8274d4d1ce712e7294d9707aa277a26c no King of King Lord of Lords 1 Timothy 6:11-16 <p>Everlasting power is found in Him, who is called King of Kings & Lord of Lords. Join us as we look through this passage.</p> <p>Everlasting power is found in Him, who is called King of Kings & Lord of Lords. Join us as we look through this passage.</p> Everlasting power is found in Him, who is called King of Kings & Lord of Lords. Join us as we look through this passage.

]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3983 104 e6f2efea845fd1250c054420fbb5428d no Crazy You in a Crazy World Still Praising God Psalm 33, 34 & 56 <p>Praise God regardless of what's going on</p> <p>Praise God regardless of what's going on</p> Praise God regardless of what's going on

]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3990 105 1d57c18bd93af4cf1b8e706d2e3b00c5 no The Shepherd and His Sheep Psalm 23 <p>We are the Lord's Sheep and He calls us by name. Our Shepherd leads us to peace and comfort. He protects us from evil and leads us to water and green pastures. He is our source of calmness in the midst of Chaos.</p> <p>We are the Lord's Sheep and He calls us by name. Our Shepherd leads us to peace and comfort. He protects us from evil and leads us to water and green pastures. He is our source of calmness in the midst of Chaos.</p> We are the Lord's Sheep and He calls us by name. Our Shepherd leads us to peace and comfort. He protects us from evil and leads us to water and green pastures. He is our source of calmness in the midst of Chaos.

]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 4022 106 d7c4c80b67ce570ddd08a70e45632d9f no The Way of the Righteous... Satisfaction Guaranteed Psalm 1 <p>Bearing fruit is remaining grounded in Him.</p> <p>Bearing fruit is remaining grounded in Him.</p> Bearing fruit is remaining grounded in Him.

]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3816 107 a98f81561862f16854dd738587a11c70 no The Perseverance of Job Job 42 <p>Job challenged the Lord when he went through suffering. God revealed His goodness and wonder to Job and how he holds everything that exists in His hands. Through the Grace of God Job persevered and was humbled. Because of this, God blessed him even more in life, but his biggest blessing was knowing God better and understanding His working in a deeper way.</p> <p>Job challenged the Lord when he went through suffering. God revealed His goodness and wonder to Job and how he holds everything that exists in His hands. Through the Grace of God Job persevered and was humbled. Because of this, God blessed him even more in life, but his biggest blessing was knowing God better and understanding His working in a deeper way.</p> Job challenged the Lord when he went through suffering. God revealed His goodness and wonder to Job and how he holds everything that exists in His hands. Through the Grace of God Job persevered and was humbled. Because of this, God blessed him even more in life, but his biggest blessing was knowing God better and understanding His working in a deeper way.

]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 4316 108 3e9034d8487982dd5b988dd1b814dadd no Wonder of Wonderful Job 38-41 <p>God created all things, He is the one who holds all things together. All the creatures big and small God created. God shows this to Job and reveals His majesty and wonder to him. We were also created by God and He refers to us as His masterpiece. Praise the Lord for His sovereignty and love for us.</p> <p>God created all things, He is the one who holds all things together. All the creatures big and small God created. God shows this to Job and reveals His majesty and wonder to him. We were also created by God and He refers to us as His masterpiece. Praise the Lord for His sovereignty and love for us.</p> God created all things, He is the one who holds all things together. All the creatures big and small God created. God shows this to Job and reveals His majesty and wonder to him. We were also created by God and He refers to us as His masterpiece. Praise the Lord for His sovereignty and love for us.

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 4154 109 52612d977ece2f16ca77af17d4662535 no Vacation Planner Jesus or Sovereign King? Job 29-31 <p>We may never understand His sovereignty, but His work is perfect.</p> <p>We may never understand His sovereignty, but His work is perfect.</p> We may never understand His sovereignty, but His work is perfect.

]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 4019 110 9765f70bcc08ef32d612e935655b5225 no Making sense of the Bible Job 28 <p>Making sense of the Bible is making sense of Jesus.</p> <p>Making sense of the Bible is making sense of Jesus.</p> Making sense of the Bible is making sense of Jesus.

]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 4157 111 31c9df53d7276b493326aeccede15055 no Faithful Friends, Foolish Counselors Job 2-6 <p>Love, compassion & a willingness to bear our burdens. Oh, what a friend we have in Jesus.</p> <p>Love, compassion & a willingness to bear our burdens. Oh, what a friend we have in Jesus.</p> Love, compassion & a willingness to bear our burdens. Oh, what a friend we have in Jesus.

]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 4341 112 9ee087cc2f55075e983deaebbbff06f2 no Blessed Be the Name of the Lord Job 1 <p>"Blessed be the name of the Lord" is not circumstantial. It remains true always</p> <p>"Blessed be the name of the Lord" is not circumstantial. It remains true always</p> "Blessed be the name of the Lord" is not circumstantial. It remains true always

]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3517 113 f6a5d44cb692274a936eb2b20b6496bc no Trusting God's Providence Esther 4:13-14 <p>"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." - Romans 8:28</p> <p>"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." - Romans 8:28</p> "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." - Romans 8:28

]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 6751 114 2a82c8a0f46b2801bc2bf42edd5e188e no Opposite of What Everyone Thought Esther 8-10 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 4068 115 48c3c5edf1f1fd7457d65466ee939d24 no Wisdom in the Darkness Esther 7-8 <p>Wisdom is found when we seek Him.</p> <p>Wisdom is found when we seek Him.</p> Wisdom is found when we seek Him.

]]> Wed, 08 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3870 116 bd77198dc47a8c0060ec925f5ecb007e no "Running Your Race" within "The Providence of God" Esther 5-6 <p>God's action is unceasing</p> <p>God's action is unceasing</p> God's action is unceasing

]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 4358 117 0a712b676f26cf3354dade176814fc0d no Waiting for Mr. Magnificent Esther 3-4 <p>Waiting on the Lord is trusting in the Lord.</p> <p>Waiting on the Lord is trusting in the Lord.</p> Waiting on the Lord is trusting in the Lord.

]]> Wed, 25 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 4325 118 9185ac8874f41a82edb9e4261d4b77f9 no God's People in the Right Place for a Future Salvation Esther 1-2 <p>"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." - Romans 8:28</p> <p>"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." - Romans 8:28</p> "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." - Romans 8:28

]]> Wed, 18 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 4126 119 2bfd6e05fbe4b7086d0b505098a75585 no Just say “NO to “ONO” Nehemiah 6 <p>Beware of those who invite you to be their friend, it may actually be an invitation to the valley of O No.</p> <p>Beware of those who invite you to be their friend, it may actually be an invitation to the valley of O No.</p> Beware of those who invite you to be their friend, it may actually be an invitation to the valley of O No.

]]> Wed, 11 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 4098 120 4ae72d02a062beeeb340abba0becc4d2 no What happened to the JOY? Nehemiah 12-13 <p>Jesus loves the city of Jerusalem. Nehemiah dedicated the wall to God with praise and worship. However, Nehemiah had to clean house from those who were corrupting it. In order to have the joy, you have to make sure your temple is clean. There will be a day of no more sin and darkness, and we will be made pure as we rejoice in the New Jerusalem with the light of the Lord shining upon us.</p> <p>Jesus loves the city of Jerusalem. Nehemiah dedicated the wall to God with praise and worship. However, Nehemiah had to clean house from those who were corrupting it. In order to have the joy, you have to make sure your temple is clean. There will be a day of no more sin and darkness, and we will be made pure as we rejoice in the New Jerusalem with the light of the Lord shining upon us.</p> Jesus loves the city of Jerusalem. Nehemiah dedicated the wall to God with praise and worship. However, Nehemiah had to clean house from those who were corrupting it. In order to have the joy, you have to make sure your temple is clean. There will be a day of no more sin and darkness, and we will be made pure as we rejoice in the New Jerusalem with the light of the Lord shining upon us.

]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 4264 121 300f59f08162baf94ba318f816e3745e no Restoration | Revival | Rededication Nehemiah 8-10 <p>The joy of the Lord is our strength. We are called to offer up our bodies as a living sacrifice holy and acceptable to God and not conform to the world. Like Israel, we gather together as one body to rejoice and worship our Lord. Take time to separate from the world and find quiet time with God. He restores, He revives, and we rededicate ourselves to Him.</p> <p>The joy of the Lord is our strength. We are called to offer up our bodies as a living sacrifice holy and acceptable to God and not conform to the world. Like Israel, we gather together as one body to rejoice and worship our Lord. Take time to separate from the world and find quiet time with God. He restores, He revives, and we rededicate ourselves to Him.</p> The joy of the Lord is our strength. We are called to offer up our bodies as a living sacrifice holy and acceptable to God and not conform to the world. Like Israel, we gather together as one body to rejoice and worship our Lord. Take time to separate from the world and find quiet time with God. He restores, He revives, and we rededicate ourselves to Him.

]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 4082 122 91762fcdf68984e7a40c56862330ce69 no Wall to Wall Workers Nehemiah 3 <p>God has given us the duty to oversee our "gate". No matter what that "gate" may be, we are to oversee and do the work of our "gate" as to the Lord for all play a part in His story.</p> <p>God has given us the duty to oversee our "gate". No matter what that "gate" may be, we are to oversee and do the work of our "gate" as to the Lord for all play a part in His story.</p> God has given us the duty to oversee our "gate". No matter what that "gate" may be, we are to oversee and do the work of our "gate" as to the Lord for all play a part in His story.

]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3690 123 47921c3f396b72e5afce04babee4dbf3 no Soul Fattening Fast Nehmiah <p>Nehemiah knew that he needed to do something for God. He prayed, fasted, and used his position for the glory of God. There is something God has called you to do. Pray, fast, and allow him to use you!</p> <p>Nehemiah knew that he needed to do something for God. He prayed, fasted, and used his position for the glory of God. There is something God has called you to do. Pray, fast, and allow him to use you!</p> Nehemiah knew that he needed to do something for God. He prayed, fasted, and used his position for the glory of God. There is something God has called you to do. Pray, fast, and allow him to use you!

]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3794 124 a43773b058af3ef949c805fb66de8c66 no Cupbearer for The King Nehemiah 1-2 <p>Nehemiah was a cupbearer but felt led by the Lord to do something to help the kingdom. Everybody has a story, and God is prompting you to do something too!</p> <p>Nehemiah was a cupbearer but felt led by the Lord to do something to help the kingdom. Everybody has a story, and God is prompting you to do something too!</p> Nehemiah was a cupbearer but felt led by the Lord to do something to help the kingdom. Everybody has a story, and God is prompting you to do something too!

]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 4089 125 ad93cde9dd9fc4337efc58f8dbbab314 no Ezra: Joy in the Mission Ezra 7 <p>God’s love is what motivates us to be on mission<br>Join Pastor Bill as he tackles some truths in Ezra chapter 7</p> <p>God’s love is what motivates us to be on mission<br>Join Pastor Bill as he tackles some truths in Ezra chapter 7</p> God’s love is what motivates us to be on mission
Join Pastor Bill as he tackles some truths in Ezra chapter 7

]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3957 126 89ead7657cd3051ccb10cd808b4ec588 no Prophesy Fulfilled Exra 1:1-4 <p>Some things are happening the world today that make you want to look at the prophecy of the Bible. But what are we supposed to do? Tell people about Jesus!</p> <p>Some things are happening the world today that make you want to look at the prophecy of the Bible. But what are we supposed to do? Tell people about Jesus!</p> Some things are happening the world today that make you want to look at the prophecy of the Bible. But what are we supposed to do? Tell people about Jesus!

]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 4437 127 2a2b597e6bb2607a1323f102523d3f9f no Yanking on a Dog's Ear II Chronicles 34-35 <p>Make sure that you aren't entering into problems and wars that aren't yours. You could be yanking on a dog's ear. Focus on your personal walk with Jesus!</p> <p>Make sure that you aren't entering into problems and wars that aren't yours. You could be yanking on a dog's ear. Focus on your personal walk with Jesus!</p> Make sure that you aren't entering into problems and wars that aren't yours. You could be yanking on a dog's ear. Focus on your personal walk with Jesus!

]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3884 128 4b47da23ccf0fa23fff4fc8c833c3fda no Peace & Prosperity II Chronicles 26 <p>As followers of Christ, we are guaranteed peace and prosperity, but peace and prosperity are not defined by the world!</p> <p>As followers of Christ, we are guaranteed peace and prosperity, but peace and prosperity are not defined by the world!</p> As followers of Christ, we are guaranteed peace and prosperity, but peace and prosperity are not defined by the world!

]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3503 129 ca73e542ef96c84ab9a494dd03e859fe no Loyalty to the Lord II Chronicles 14-16 <p>The Lord is FAITHFUL! Don't stray from Him. Keep pressing toward the goal, and stand fast in Him! We can learn from Asa more about how we run our race for Jesus.</p> <p>The Lord is FAITHFUL! Don't stray from Him. Keep pressing toward the goal, and stand fast in Him! We can learn from Asa more about how we run our race for Jesus.</p> The Lord is FAITHFUL! Don't stray from Him. Keep pressing toward the goal, and stand fast in Him! We can learn from Asa more about how we run our race for Jesus.

]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 4040 130 724818fe1eebb2b676f103d04b96ee0c no Overwhelmed by the King II Chronicles 9:1-12 <p>When the Queen of Sheba visited King Solomon, she was overwhelmed by all that she saw and how the kingdom was run. When was the last time you were overwhelmed by your King?</p> <p>When the Queen of Sheba visited King Solomon, she was overwhelmed by all that she saw and how the kingdom was run. When was the last time you were overwhelmed by your King?</p> When the Queen of Sheba visited King Solomon, she was overwhelmed by all that she saw and how the kingdom was run. When was the last time you were overwhelmed by your King?

]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3970 131 66bd67195b60b219685c54010a46c1cc no The Loser's Prayer I Chronicles 4:9-10 <p>In the middle of a bunch of names, God stops to show you something important in just two verses. Here we see the prayer of Jabez.</p> <p>In the middle of a bunch of names, God stops to show you something important in just two verses. Here we see the prayer of Jabez.</p> In the middle of a bunch of names, God stops to show you something important in just two verses. Here we see the prayer of Jabez.

]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 4103 132 92bb95b0366d7734c55fd519b42ec29b no Do you See What I See? II Kings 6:8-23 <p>When the Syrians we surrounding Isreal in II Kings and it looked bleak, Elisha wasn't worried because he could see how God was protecting. Elisha's servant was worried, but Elisha prayed that he could SEE... Are you able to SEE how Gog is working? Has he opened the eyes of your heart?</p> <p>When the Syrians we surrounding Isreal in II Kings and it looked bleak, Elisha wasn't worried because he could see how God was protecting. Elisha's servant was worried, but Elisha prayed that he could SEE... Are you able to SEE how Gog is working? Has he opened the eyes of your heart?</p> When the Syrians we surrounding Isreal in II Kings and it looked bleak, Elisha wasn't worried because he could see how God was protecting. Elisha's servant was worried, but Elisha prayed that he could SEE... Are you able to SEE how Gog is working? Has he opened the eyes of your heart?

]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3716 133 38982e006c8e3dd5a09b3beb2264e628 no Syrians, Servants, and Childlike Faith II Kings 5 <p>The story of Naaman is a picture of the Gospel. Being cleansed of your sins is not as complicated and some want to make it. Just believe! And you will be cleansed of your sin problem!</p> <p>The story of Naaman is a picture of the Gospel. Being cleansed of your sins is not as complicated and some want to make it. Just believe! And you will be cleansed of your sin problem!</p> The story of Naaman is a picture of the Gospel. Being cleansed of your sins is not as complicated and some want to make it. Just believe! And you will be cleansed of your sin problem!

]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 4093 134 fb2d13ca6ae06370561e2398b52d185f no Band of Brothers II Kings 1-2 <p>We are a family! a "Band of Brothers," if you will. We help each other, pray for each other. We morn when another morn and we rejoice we another rejoices. You are not alone! One amazing example of this is the relationship between Elijah and Elisha in II Kings</p> <p>We are a family! a "Band of Brothers," if you will. We help each other, pray for each other. We morn when another morn and we rejoice we another rejoices. You are not alone! One amazing example of this is the relationship between Elijah and Elisha in II Kings</p> We are a family! a "Band of Brothers," if you will. We help each other, pray for each other. We morn when another morn and we rejoice we another rejoices. You are not alone! One amazing example of this is the relationship between Elijah and Elisha in II Kings

]]> Wed, 01 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 4212 135 b29f3a21e47eb1a67dd162cb98f7837e no The "Great Physician" Still Make House Calls I Kings 19 <p>Sometimes things just don't go the way YOU planned, but that doesn't mean that it's not GOD's plan. Allow God to speak to you.</p> <p>Sometimes things just don't go the way YOU planned, but that doesn't mean that it's not GOD's plan. Allow God to speak to you.</p> Sometimes things just don't go the way YOU planned, but that doesn't mean that it's not GOD's plan. Allow God to speak to you.

]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 4043 136 ac8eec07a64dcab2caf1d30e468108c5 no Lukewarm or On Fire? I Kings 18 <p>When God sends down the fire from heaven things change! Whether it's Elijah and the followers of Baal, a new believer that comes to salvation through Jesus Christ, or a Christian that needs a fresh falling of the Holy Spirit in their life! Allow God's Fire to fall on you!</p> <p>When God sends down the fire from heaven things change! Whether it's Elijah and the followers of Baal, a new believer that comes to salvation through Jesus Christ, or a Christian that needs a fresh falling of the Holy Spirit in their life! Allow God's Fire to fall on you!</p> When God sends down the fire from heaven things change! Whether it's Elijah and the followers of Baal, a new believer that comes to salvation through Jesus Christ, or a Christian that needs a fresh falling of the Holy Spirit in their life! Allow God's Fire to fall on you!

]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3863 137 da0aadf26f3bdfb09aebfb3c242b47fc no Elijah. The Man of God I Kings 17 <p>Are you a man or woman of God? I Kings 17 shows us the intriguing and, at the same time the agonizing development of discipleship!</p> <p>Are you a man or woman of God? I Kings 17 shows us the intriguing and, at the same time the agonizing development of discipleship!</p> Are you a man or woman of God? I Kings 17 shows us the intriguing and, at the same time the agonizing development of discipleship!

]]> Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 4095 138 211d2cfc4881ce1b799eda99284eafe1 no The Only "STAT" That Matters II Samuel 24 <p>God is ultimately in control, yet the devil is responsible for how he tempts us, and we are responsible for how we respond. BUT God's mercy and grace is amazing!</p> <p>God is ultimately in control, yet the devil is responsible for how he tempts us, and we are responsible for how we respond. BUT God's mercy and grace is amazing!</p> God is ultimately in control, yet the devil is responsible for how he tempts us, and we are responsible for how we respond. BUT God's mercy and grace is amazing!

]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3630 139 658621c027dead0488b5e091860af85f no Hope for Sinners II Samuel 11-12 <p>We ALL sin! Even one of the greatest characters of the old testament committed adultery and had the husband of his mistress killed! BUT there is HOPE for sinners!</p> <p>We ALL sin! Even one of the greatest characters of the old testament committed adultery and had the husband of his mistress killed! BUT there is HOPE for sinners!</p> We ALL sin! Even one of the greatest characters of the old testament committed adultery and had the husband of his mistress killed! BUT there is HOPE for sinners!

]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3901 140 f46da294380c5c5af64ce2d00e65a13a no God's House II Samuel 7 <p>God set up an amazing plan. In II Samuel God had David build him a house, but more importantly, he made a covenant with David that a kingdom will be set up that will last forever! That covenant was fulfilled through Jesus! He now prepares a house for believers!</p> <p>God set up an amazing plan. In II Samuel God had David build him a house, but more importantly, he made a covenant with David that a kingdom will be set up that will last forever! That covenant was fulfilled through Jesus! He now prepares a house for believers!</p> God set up an amazing plan. In II Samuel God had David build him a house, but more importantly, he made a covenant with David that a kingdom will be set up that will last forever! That covenant was fulfilled through Jesus! He now prepares a house for believers!

]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3770 141 9a0360d2aac7a41ac13d47c5505bf5af no Manifesting God's Heart with a Crazy King I Samuel 18-26 <p>We are commanded to honor those in authority, but what do you do when your leaders are crazy!?</p> <p>We are commanded to honor those in authority, but what do you do when your leaders are crazy!?</p> We are commanded to honor those in authority, but what do you do when your leaders are crazy!?

]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3301 142 dd0ba12f68caf1c79807f2bedaf35b3f no "Representational Fighting" The Hero of Heroes. I Samuel 17 <p>Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love. - I Corinthians 16:13-14</p> <p>Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love. - I Corinthians 16:13-14</p> Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love. - I Corinthians 16:13-14

]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3693 143 17a6c926a8bcb98033bbdf4572573152 no Ebenezer. The Stone of Help. I Samuel 6:19-7:17 <p>In Samuel, Isreal was going through a time of repentance and God helped them to defeat the Philistines. Samuel erected the Stone of Help (Ebenezer) to remind them of how God provided. What is your Ebenezer? Something that reminds you of how God provided for you!</p> <p>In Samuel, Isreal was going through a time of repentance and God helped them to defeat the Philistines. Samuel erected the Stone of Help (Ebenezer) to remind them of how God provided. What is your Ebenezer? Something that reminds you of how God provided for you!</p> In Samuel, Isreal was going through a time of repentance and God helped them to defeat the Philistines. Samuel erected the Stone of Help (Ebenezer) to remind them of how God provided. What is your Ebenezer? Something that reminds you of how God provided for you!

]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3829 144 29bc682fdd8749040151b765bb384452 no The Cure for Bitterness The Book of Ruth <p>Are you mad, disappointed, or bitter with God? There is a cure! God is bigger than that, and sometimes He orchestrates it for a greater ending. Return to Him, enjoy the people He has placed around you, and remember that His Son, Jesus died for you!</p> <p>Are you mad, disappointed, or bitter with God? There is a cure! God is bigger than that, and sometimes He orchestrates it for a greater ending. Return to Him, enjoy the people He has placed around you, and remember that His Son, Jesus died for you!</p> Are you mad, disappointed, or bitter with God? There is a cure! God is bigger than that, and sometimes He orchestrates it for a greater ending. Return to Him, enjoy the people He has placed around you, and remember that His Son, Jesus died for you!

]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3899 145 4c2f0dd051eb4b40364b2c01481aca81 no Life with No King Judges 17-18 <p>We have a King. His name is JESUS! When you try to live your life without THE King bad things happen. That's what happens over and over in the book of Judges. They would turn their focus away from the One True God, and then He would remind them of His Commandments.</p> <p>We have a King. His name is JESUS! When you try to live your life without THE King bad things happen. That's what happens over and over in the book of Judges. They would turn their focus away from the One True God, and then He would remind them of His Commandments.</p> We have a King. His name is JESUS! When you try to live your life without THE King bad things happen. That's what happens over and over in the book of Judges. They would turn their focus away from the One True God, and then He would remind them of His Commandments.

]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3840 146 dbe15134c07e1e4184ca68489fb6fc5e no Samson. Man of Faith But Not A Faithful Man. Judges 14-16 <p>We have salvation. We have sanctification. We have Grace, but we still have to run our race for Jesus! You get to decide how to live your life for Jesus. Will you be a vessel for honor or dishonor? "Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work." II Timothy 2:21</p> <p>We have salvation. We have sanctification. We have Grace, but we still have to run our race for Jesus! You get to decide how to live your life for Jesus. Will you be a vessel for honor or dishonor? "Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work." II Timothy 2:21</p> We have salvation. We have sanctification. We have Grace, but we still have to run our race for Jesus! You get to decide how to live your life for Jesus. Will you be a vessel for honor or dishonor? "Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work." II Timothy 2:21

]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3851 147 6e195cb788cf523523d2dc67d0eb6b7e no Mighty Man of Valor Judges 6 <p>In Judges chapter 6 we see that the people were oppressed by the Midianites. Then we are introduced to Gideon. A man that was "the least" in his father's house. But he is visited by the Angel of the Lord (a Preincarnate Appearance of Jesus) and told he will deliver the Israelites from the Midianites. This is an incredible message of God's Sovereignty.</p> <p>In Judges chapter 6 we see that the people were oppressed by the Midianites. Then we are introduced to Gideon. A man that was "the least" in his father's house. But he is visited by the Angel of the Lord (a Preincarnate Appearance of Jesus) and told he will deliver the Israelites from the Midianites. This is an incredible message of God's Sovereignty.</p> In Judges chapter 6 we see that the people were oppressed by the Midianites. Then we are introduced to Gideon. A man that was "the least" in his father's house. But he is visited by the Angel of the Lord (a Preincarnate Appearance of Jesus) and told he will deliver the Israelites from the Midianites. This is an incredible message of God's Sovereignty.

]]> Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3904 148 df90c0ae10870f84f91d1ec61be6ffd9 no Delivering the Next Generation Judges 2-5 <p>We are always doing things to prepare for the next generation. The Bible is the same. Judges is an important period in the Bible that eventually transitions us to the KING! We must ensure that we making God known to the next generation!<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview: Judges" video. To see their full library of free content, please <a href="http://BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BibleProject.com</a></p> <p>We are always doing things to prepare for the next generation. The Bible is the same. Judges is an important period in the Bible that eventually transitions us to the KING! We must ensure that we making God known to the next generation!<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview: Judges" video. To see their full library of free content, please <a href="http://BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BibleProject.com</a></p> We are always doing things to prepare for the next generation. The Bible is the same. Judges is an important period in the Bible that eventually transitions us to the KING! We must ensure that we making God known to the next generation!

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]]> Wed, 26 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 4039 149 f48b7aff7e9b850629663e32e0d5b720 no Choosing to Serve Joshua 23-24 <p>"And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:17... What about you?</p> <p>"And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:17... What about you?</p> "And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:17... What about you?

]]> Wed, 19 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 4007 150 e18f0b02f0e87268ccc9b77cc16f98c8 no Caleb: A Unique Spirit Joshua 14-15 <p>God knows your heart and he knows what you need, and there is no such thing and a little prayer. Take your requests to God, and he will bless you!</p> <p>God knows your heart and he knows what you need, and there is no such thing and a little prayer. Take your requests to God, and he will bless you!</p> God knows your heart and he knows what you need, and there is no such thing and a little prayer. Take your requests to God, and he will bless you!

]]> Wed, 05 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3972 151 b4839129c4f6e57e0dc4ba3829767479 no Thieves, Con-Artists, & Prayer-Warriors Joshua 7-10 <p>The Israelites are learning to follow God and to look to Him to provide. But there are thieves among the Israelites and there are con-artists in the land. Only by looking to God and praying to Him for answers will the Israelites be blessed. We need to be Prayer-Warriors, giving God what is His and looking out for con-artists.<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview of Joshua" video.<br>To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> <p>The Israelites are learning to follow God and to look to Him to provide. But there are thieves among the Israelites and there are con-artists in the land. Only by looking to God and praying to Him for answers will the Israelites be blessed. We need to be Prayer-Warriors, giving God what is His and looking out for con-artists.<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview of Joshua" video.<br>To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> The Israelites are learning to follow God and to look to Him to provide. But there are thieves among the Israelites and there are con-artists in the land. Only by looking to God and praying to Him for answers will the Israelites be blessed. We need to be Prayer-Warriors, giving God what is His and looking out for con-artists.

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]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3920 152 f1774b508e6b7f9ca4b686cee959edff no Mission Impossible? Conquered by Faith! Joshua 6 <p>In order to take down Jericho, the Israelites were asked to do something strange. It seemed to be a Mission Impossible. But this impossible mission was a victory, not by military strength and weapons of destruction. It was a battle that was conquered by faith!<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview of Joshua" video.<br>To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> <p>In order to take down Jericho, the Israelites were asked to do something strange. It seemed to be a Mission Impossible. But this impossible mission was a victory, not by military strength and weapons of destruction. It was a battle that was conquered by faith!<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview of Joshua" video.<br>To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> In order to take down Jericho, the Israelites were asked to do something strange. It seemed to be a Mission Impossible. But this impossible mission was a victory, not by military strength and weapons of destruction. It was a battle that was conquered by faith!

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]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 4133 153 a9357debc769452aaaf305d0a27ad9a7 no Continually Conquered by Christ Joshua 3-5 <p>When did the Lord conquer you, and are you still conquered? We need to live for Him, and not let the enemy in!<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview of Joshua" video.<br>To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> <p>When did the Lord conquer you, and are you still conquered? We need to live for Him, and not let the enemy in!<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview of Joshua" video.<br>To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> When did the Lord conquer you, and are you still conquered? We need to live for Him, and not let the enemy in!

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]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3714 154 d528b6c5845261f48a488fb7e9be83b9 no The First Covenant in the Promised Land Joshua 1-2 <p>God Promised the Israelites the promised land, by FAITH they had to claim it! It wasn't easy. It came with challenges and tribulations. They had to WORK to claim it! Rahab aided Joshua's Spies in FAITH. She believed that the Israelites were God's people, but not only did she believe it she acted on it. She did the WORK. Have FAITH that God will go before you, and do the WORK that He gives you!<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview of Joshua" video.<br>To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> <p>God Promised the Israelites the promised land, by FAITH they had to claim it! It wasn't easy. It came with challenges and tribulations. They had to WORK to claim it! Rahab aided Joshua's Spies in FAITH. She believed that the Israelites were God's people, but not only did she believe it she acted on it. She did the WORK. Have FAITH that God will go before you, and do the WORK that He gives you!<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview of Joshua" video.<br>To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> God Promised the Israelites the promised land, by FAITH they had to claim it! It wasn't easy. It came with challenges and tribulations. They had to WORK to claim it! Rahab aided Joshua's Spies in FAITH. She believed that the Israelites were God's people, but not only did she believe it she acted on it. She did the WORK. Have FAITH that God will go before you, and do the WORK that He gives you!

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]]> Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3923 155 76bb7530544e0a5fc7b978cf81d968d2 no The Value of Deuteronomy Deuteronomy 25:4 <p>Deuteronomy is important. It's so important it's the book quoted by Jesus directly to Satan! There are so many laws and passages that need to be interpreted and applied and then there can be a greater application to passages too. "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness," II Timothy 3:16</p> <p>Deuteronomy is important. It's so important it's the book quoted by Jesus directly to Satan! There are so many laws and passages that need to be interpreted and applied and then there can be a greater application to passages too. "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness," II Timothy 3:16</p> Deuteronomy is important. It's so important it's the book quoted by Jesus directly to Satan! There are so many laws and passages that need to be interpreted and applied and then there can be a greater application to passages too. "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness," II Timothy 3:16

]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 4229 156 638c5d9f2848911228893f7a5b6c1489 no True Hearts Together Deuteronomy 10 <p>God created the old covenant in order to bring you to the NEW covenant. The laws in the old testament will leave you feeling depressed! You cannot keep the 10 commandments, you can't live a perfect life, BUT through Jesus and the Holy Spirit, your heart can be changed!</p> <p>God created the old covenant in order to bring you to the NEW covenant. The laws in the old testament will leave you feeling depressed! You cannot keep the 10 commandments, you can't live a perfect life, BUT through Jesus and the Holy Spirit, your heart can be changed!</p> God created the old covenant in order to bring you to the NEW covenant. The laws in the old testament will leave you feeling depressed! You cannot keep the 10 commandments, you can't live a perfect life, BUT through Jesus and the Holy Spirit, your heart can be changed!

]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 4094 157 4325e9b9d78acc191ffb045cdfe65641 no Winning the Battle by Speaking The Word of God Deuteronomy 6-8 <p>Our entire Bible is important. You might look at the book of Deuteronomy and think, "This is a bunch of stuff I'll never need." Well, Jesus quotes this book to the devil! If it's good enough for Him, then I think it's good enough for you!</p> <p>Our entire Bible is important. You might look at the book of Deuteronomy and think, "This is a bunch of stuff I'll never need." Well, Jesus quotes this book to the devil! If it's good enough for Him, then I think it's good enough for you!</p> Our entire Bible is important. You might look at the book of Deuteronomy and think, "This is a bunch of stuff I'll never need." Well, Jesus quotes this book to the devil! If it's good enough for Him, then I think it's good enough for you!

]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 4200 158 afa473e5902cbd84c1772d80fc161a83 no God's People Cursed? No. Deceived? Maybe. Numbers 22-25 <p>God doesn't allow His people to be cursed! He'll send a talking donkey before He lets that happen! BUT beware you can be deceived! Look to Jesus and His Word!</p> <p>God doesn't allow His people to be cursed! He'll send a talking donkey before He lets that happen! BUT beware you can be deceived! Look to Jesus and His Word!</p> God doesn't allow His people to be cursed! He'll send a talking donkey before He lets that happen! BUT beware you can be deceived! Look to Jesus and His Word!

]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3800 159 e93c08a2d78b6e6287ce96974e1526f5 no Light Bearers in a Dark World Number 21 <p>In Numbers 21 there God sent poisonous snakes because the Israelites had spoken against Him, BUT he also created a way for the people to be saved. All they had to do was look to the bronze serpent that God had Moses create and they would be saved! Like the Israelites, you have sinned, but God created a way for you to be saved. All you have to do is look to the cross!<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview: Numbers" video. To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> <p>In Numbers 21 there God sent poisonous snakes because the Israelites had spoken against Him, BUT he also created a way for the people to be saved. All they had to do was look to the bronze serpent that God had Moses create and they would be saved! Like the Israelites, you have sinned, but God created a way for you to be saved. All you have to do is look to the cross!<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview: Numbers" video. To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> In Numbers 21 there God sent poisonous snakes because the Israelites had spoken against Him, BUT he also created a way for the people to be saved. All they had to do was look to the bronze serpent that God had Moses create and they would be saved! Like the Israelites, you have sinned, but God created a way for you to be saved. All you have to do is look to the cross!

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]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 4104 160 76e9ae0caa8926caedd492a29f4c2261 no Big Grapes or Big Giants- Which Ones Do You See? Numbers 13-14 <p>The enemy is always looking for a way to talk you out of God's will. You need to keep your focus on the promises of God and not the lies of the Devil! When the Israelites spies when to the promised land to scope it out, they found huge grapes (The Promise), but they also saw huge people (The Lies). The people were so discouraged that they rebelled and missed out on God's promise!<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview: Numbers" video. To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> <p>The enemy is always looking for a way to talk you out of God's will. You need to keep your focus on the promises of God and not the lies of the Devil! When the Israelites spies when to the promised land to scope it out, they found huge grapes (The Promise), but they also saw huge people (The Lies). The people were so discouraged that they rebelled and missed out on God's promise!<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview: Numbers" video. To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> The enemy is always looking for a way to talk you out of God's will. You need to keep your focus on the promises of God and not the lies of the Devil! When the Israelites spies when to the promised land to scope it out, they found huge grapes (The Promise), but they also saw huge people (The Lies). The people were so discouraged that they rebelled and missed out on God's promise!

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]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 4224 161 c5372ced5cfb17848d86f5d20e837d6f no Heavenly Donuts or Graves of Craving Numbers 11 <p>As a church, we are in this battle together! We each individually need to be filled with the Holy Spirit so that we can live in love and harmony shining the light of Jesus Christ to everyone around us!<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview: Numbers" video. To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> <p>As a church, we are in this battle together! We each individually need to be filled with the Holy Spirit so that we can live in love and harmony shining the light of Jesus Christ to everyone around us!<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview: Numbers" video. To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> As a church, we are in this battle together! We each individually need to be filled with the Holy Spirit so that we can live in love and harmony shining the light of Jesus Christ to everyone around us!

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]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3795 162 89cf52fef3e7b4ec7dda5b9589899685 no Life From Leviticus Leviticus <p>Leviticus is not a book that you want to be stuck in. But we need the law in order to be saved from all of the laws we break. <br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview: Leviticus" video. To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> <p>Leviticus is not a book that you want to be stuck in. But we need the law in order to be saved from all of the laws we break. <br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview: Leviticus" video. To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> Leviticus is not a book that you want to be stuck in. But we need the law in order to be saved from all of the laws we break.

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]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 4207 163 b773920c4d5ca347eaabed82efd83fdd no Tent Time with Jesus Exodus 33:7-11 <p>Do you make time for God? Do you "go to your tent?" When you emerge do you "glow?" God wants to spend time with you, and that time should reflect on those around you.<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview Exodus Ch.19-40" video by clicking the link.<br>To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="http://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.BibleProject.com</a></p> <p>Do you make time for God? Do you "go to your tent?" When you emerge do you "glow?" God wants to spend time with you, and that time should reflect on those around you.<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview Exodus Ch.19-40" video by clicking the link.<br>To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="http://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.BibleProject.com</a></p> Do you make time for God? Do you "go to your tent?" When you emerge do you "glow?" God wants to spend time with you, and that time should reflect on those around you.

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]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 4182 164 c5faea05d0a5899e2e0a81c48041719c no Good News About The 10 Commandments Exodus 20 <p>When you take the test of the 10 Commandments, what grade do you get? The best you can get is a 90, but that's still a failing grade. We are all guilty of at least one (probably more). The good news is JESUS!</p> <p>When you take the test of the 10 Commandments, what grade do you get? The best you can get is a 90, but that's still a failing grade. We are all guilty of at least one (probably more). The good news is JESUS!</p> When you take the test of the 10 Commandments, what grade do you get? The best you can get is a 90, but that's still a failing grade. We are all guilty of at least one (probably more). The good news is JESUS!

]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 4182 165 4c881123ac759c6e2d973f4d7a73404d no Blessings, Bitterness and the Tree Filter Exodus 11-15 <p>The Israelites were freed and celebrated the first Passover. They were protected from the Egyptians and crossed the red seas. They sang the first-ever worship song. Then they face bitterness. They had been without water and found water that they could not drink. God provided again using a tree in the water. God provides in good times and bad. Trust Him and His sovereignty!<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview Exodus Ch.1-18" video. Watch the video here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH_aojNJM3E&t=113s" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH_aojNJM3E&t=113s</a><br>To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> <p>The Israelites were freed and celebrated the first Passover. They were protected from the Egyptians and crossed the red seas. They sang the first-ever worship song. Then they face bitterness. They had been without water and found water that they could not drink. God provided again using a tree in the water. God provides in good times and bad. Trust Him and His sovereignty!<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview Exodus Ch.1-18" video. Watch the video here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH_aojNJM3E&t=113s" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH_aojNJM3E&t=113s</a><br>To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> The Israelites were freed and celebrated the first Passover. They were protected from the Egyptians and crossed the red seas. They sang the first-ever worship song. Then they face bitterness. They had been without water and found water that they could not drink. God provided again using a tree in the water. God provides in good times and bad. Trust Him and His sovereignty!

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]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3872 166 b28e77e3245a04540cf34a51159837a8 no Heart Issues Exodus 5-10 <p>Throughout the plagues of Exodus, Pharoh's heart continues to harden. We need to call on the name of the Lord and keep our hearts from becoming hard!<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview Exodus Ch.1-18" video. Watch the video here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH_aojNJM3E&t=113s" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH_aojNJM3E&t=113s</a><br>To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> <p>Throughout the plagues of Exodus, Pharoh's heart continues to harden. We need to call on the name of the Lord and keep our hearts from becoming hard!<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview Exodus Ch.1-18" video. Watch the video here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH_aojNJM3E&t=113s" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH_aojNJM3E&t=113s</a><br>To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> Throughout the plagues of Exodus, Pharoh's heart continues to harden. We need to call on the name of the Lord and keep our hearts from becoming hard!

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]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3934 167 13ffb9922dadc232fa79f4558d6cc424 no Bushwacked! It's a God Thing. Exodus1-4 <p>There are people out there that need you. God has placed you around family and friends for a reason, so use this time that you have to comfort and bless them with the love of Jesus Christ. <br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview Exodus Ch.1-18" video. Watch the video here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH_aojNJM3E&t=113s" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH_aojNJM3E&t=113s</a><br>To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> <p>There are people out there that need you. God has placed you around family and friends for a reason, so use this time that you have to comfort and bless them with the love of Jesus Christ. <br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview Exodus Ch.1-18" video. Watch the video here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH_aojNJM3E&t=113s" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH_aojNJM3E&t=113s</a><br>To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> There are people out there that need you. God has placed you around family and friends for a reason, so use this time that you have to comfort and bless them with the love of Jesus Christ.

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]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3982 168 96bc0d8407e38bb18e8114459716b913 no Love Your Enemies Genesis 50:15-21 <p>Joseph had enemies! His brothers tried to kill him and sold him into slavery. As a slave, his master's wife falsely accused him of rape. In prison, his new friends forgot about him. But Joseph persevered, and even when his brothers came back into his life, he forgave them.</p> <p>Joseph had enemies! His brothers tried to kill him and sold him into slavery. As a slave, his master's wife falsely accused him of rape. In prison, his new friends forgot about him. But Joseph persevered, and even when his brothers came back into his life, he forgave them.</p> Joseph had enemies! His brothers tried to kill him and sold him into slavery. As a slave, his master's wife falsely accused him of rape. In prison, his new friends forgot about him. But Joseph persevered, and even when his brothers came back into his life, he forgave them.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3881 169 7d14c3b5eeb9d680e92b8c61e5e873c2 no Here Comes the Bride Genesis 24 <p>When Abraham sent a servant to find a bride for Isaac the story was an amazing order of events that was so important is was repeated 3 times. Why? Well, this search for a bride is much like our relations ship to Jesus.</p> <p>When Abraham sent a servant to find a bride for Isaac the story was an amazing order of events that was so important is was repeated 3 times. Why? Well, this search for a bride is much like our relations ship to Jesus.</p> When Abraham sent a servant to find a bride for Isaac the story was an amazing order of events that was so important is was repeated 3 times. Why? Well, this search for a bride is much like our relations ship to Jesus.

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3991 170 a067af332eb755d769e6e799aa649d2e no The Gospel to Abraham Genesis 12-22 <p>God promised Abraham that many nations would come from him, but when he was very old and still had no children, he had to ask God about that promise and to help him with his faith. At times we need to do the same. Ask God to remind you of his problems and when we lack faith ask Him to give that to you too!</p> <p>God promised Abraham that many nations would come from him, but when he was very old and still had no children, he had to ask God about that promise and to help him with his faith. At times we need to do the same. Ask God to remind you of his problems and when we lack faith ask Him to give that to you too!</p> God promised Abraham that many nations would come from him, but when he was very old and still had no children, he had to ask God about that promise and to help him with his faith. At times we need to do the same. Ask God to remind you of his problems and when we lack faith ask Him to give that to you too!

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3619 171 732bb8e2d37cd4bc458e1e795ef4666f no Men and Women of Faith Genesis 4-11 <p>We see things spiritually by faith! In Genesis 4-11 God continues to watch as his creation continues to spiral out of control. God decides to destroy the earth. He takes one faithful man and his family and saved him from this destruction. God Saved Noah with the ark. He was faithful to build it, but more importantly, he was faithful to get in. Be faithful and get in the "Ark" of Jesus.</p> <p>We see things spiritually by faith! In Genesis 4-11 God continues to watch as his creation continues to spiral out of control. God decides to destroy the earth. He takes one faithful man and his family and saved him from this destruction. God Saved Noah with the ark. He was faithful to build it, but more importantly, he was faithful to get in. Be faithful and get in the "Ark" of Jesus.</p> We see things spiritually by faith! In Genesis 4-11 God continues to watch as his creation continues to spiral out of control. God decides to destroy the earth. He takes one faithful man and his family and saved him from this destruction. God Saved Noah with the ark. He was faithful to build it, but more importantly, he was faithful to get in. Be faithful and get in the "Ark" of Jesus.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 4044 172 c46b7b12629f34052cf5d7984702c107 no The Tree of Life Genesis 2-3 <p>God loves you so much that he gave you the choice to love Him. He gave you the choice to follow Him or your flesh, and even when we make the wrong choice he still loves and protects us! Adam and Eve were punished, but they were also protected, and ultimately promised JESUS!<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview Genesis 1-11" video. <br>To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> <p>God loves you so much that he gave you the choice to love Him. He gave you the choice to follow Him or your flesh, and even when we make the wrong choice he still loves and protects us! Adam and Eve were punished, but they were also protected, and ultimately promised JESUS!<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview Genesis 1-11" video. <br>To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> God loves you so much that he gave you the choice to love Him. He gave you the choice to follow Him or your flesh, and even when we make the wrong choice he still loves and protects us! Adam and Eve were punished, but they were also protected, and ultimately promised JESUS!

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]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 4028 173 f034477f41eef1be43845da91d0d36b5 no Mega Mystery Genesis 1-2 <p>God created everything and it was all good. Then he created man and it was very good! You are a miracle from God created for His good purpose. More importantly, God created a helper for the man. Man and Woman become one in marriage is God's illustration for the Church and Jesus... a Mega Mystery.<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview Genesis 1-11" video. <br>To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> <p>God created everything and it was all good. Then he created man and it was very good! You are a miracle from God created for His good purpose. More importantly, God created a helper for the man. Man and Woman become one in marriage is God's illustration for the Church and Jesus... a Mega Mystery.<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview Genesis 1-11" video. <br>To see their full library of free content, please visit <a href="https://www.BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.BibleProject.com</a></p> God created everything and it was all good. Then he created man and it was very good! You are a miracle from God created for His good purpose. More importantly, God created a helper for the man. Man and Woman become one in marriage is God's illustration for the Church and Jesus... a Mega Mystery.

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]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 4034 174 12b7344c010628a3f5885ba763352fef no A Biblical Foundation - Introduction to Book by Book II Timothy 3:16-17 <p>As we start to embark on this new journey through the entire Bible, we pause to remember what the Bible is and how it applies to our lives. according to II Timothy the authority that makes you complete is the BIBLE! <br><br>All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness - II Timothy 3:16<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview: TaNaK / Old Testament" video. To seethe full library of free content, please visit <a href="http://BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BibleProject.com</a> (see the links above).</p> <p>As we start to embark on this new journey through the entire Bible, we pause to remember what the Bible is and how it applies to our lives. according to II Timothy the authority that makes you complete is the BIBLE! <br><br>All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness - II Timothy 3:16<br><br>BibleProject is the author and owner of the "Overview: TaNaK / Old Testament" video. To seethe full library of free content, please visit <a href="http://BibleProject.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BibleProject.com</a> (see the links above).</p> As we start to embark on this new journey through the entire Bible, we pause to remember what the Bible is and how it applies to our lives. according to II Timothy the authority that makes you complete is the BIBLE!

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness - II Timothy 3:16

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]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3529 175 83eb5f1c748c8f5fda3304e5ce7bd18a no Good News for Moms Bill Gehm <p>In this special Mother’s Day message, we explore how God used the faithfulness of several mothers to bring us Jesus, the Savior of the world. Through their example, we also learn how God’s faithful work in us—and our obedience to Him—can help nurture and strengthen the believers around us.</p> <p>In this special Mother’s Day message, we explore how God used the faithfulness of several mothers to bring us Jesus, the Savior of the world. Through their example, we also learn how God’s faithful work in us—and our obedience to Him—can help nurture and strengthen the believers around us.</p> In this special Mother’s Day message, we explore how God used the faithfulness of several mothers to bring us Jesus, the Savior of the world. Through their example, we also learn how God’s faithful work in us—and our obedience to Him—can help nurture and strengthen the believers around us.

]]> Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3694 176 97c400c3e25c365c4a88e9320d97e1e3 no Senior Graduation Service: Following Jesus in Everyday Life Acts 8:26-40 Nathan Vainio, Jr. <p>Join us as we pray for our 2026 Senior Graduating Class.</p> <p>Join us as we pray for our 2026 Senior Graduating Class.</p> Join us as we pray for our 2026 Senior Graduating Class.

]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3856 177 f4de143bb187bcaf28afc0fa06659958 no The Gospel of God … It's Not in Vain 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Bill Gehm <p>A look at 1 Thessalonians 2 shows what it really means to walk in a way that reflects God—living out the specific good works He’s prepared for each of us. Pastor Bill’s story of decades spent preaching in Amarillo retirement homes—what he calls “the most important ministry I ever had in my life”—shows how God uses small, faithful steps to shape a whole life.</p><p><br></p><p>The message centers on learning to walk worthy of God’s calling, discovering the work He’s uniquely given you, and realizing that nothing done for Jesus is ever in vain. It’s a reminder that quiet obedience, steady service, and simple faithfulness matter more than we think.</p> <p>A look at 1 Thessalonians 2 shows what it really means to walk in a way that reflects God—living out the specific good works He’s prepared for each of us. Pastor Bill’s story of decades spent preaching in Amarillo retirement homes—what he calls “the most important ministry I ever had in my life”—shows how God uses small, faithful steps to shape a whole life.</p><p><br></p><p>The message centers on learning to walk worthy of God’s calling, discovering the work He’s uniquely given you, and realizing that nothing done for Jesus is ever in vain. It’s a reminder that quiet obedience, steady service, and simple faithfulness matter more than we think.</p> A look at 1 Thessalonians 2 shows what it really means to walk in a way that reflects God—living out the specific good works He’s prepared for each of us. Pastor Bill’s story of decades spent preaching in Amarillo retirement homes—what he calls “the most important ministry I ever had in my life”—shows how God uses small, faithful steps to shape a whole life.


The message centers on learning to walk worthy of God’s calling, discovering the work He’s uniquely given you, and realizing that nothing done for Jesus is ever in vain. It’s a reminder that quiet obedience, steady service, and simple faithfulness matter more than we think.

]]> Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3728 178 175020dc0626b0d33a8d2e41a0a542f7 no Gospel Power and Joy 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 Bill Gehm <p>Discover how the gospel isn’t just words—it comes with real power and lasting joy, even in the middle of life’s hardest struggles. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 1:2–10, see how a transformed life can ripple outward, bringing hope and impact far beyond what you imagine.</p> <p>Discover how the gospel isn’t just words—it comes with real power and lasting joy, even in the middle of life’s hardest struggles. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 1:2–10, see how a transformed life can ripple outward, bringing hope and impact far beyond what you imagine.</p> Discover how the gospel isn’t just words—it comes with real power and lasting joy, even in the middle of life’s hardest struggles. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 1:2–10, see how a transformed life can ripple outward, bringing hope and impact far beyond what you imagine.

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3860 179 aa226bfae51a1b44a4910a302b3c21c5 no The Return of the Lord 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5a Bill Gehm <p>The gospel isn’t just words—it’s power that transforms lives, builds unlikely churches, and proves the hand of God at work. In this opening look at 1 Thessalonians, we’re reminded that real faith produces a life marked by conviction, love, and hope as we live ready for the return of Jesus. </p> <p>The gospel isn’t just words—it’s power that transforms lives, builds unlikely churches, and proves the hand of God at work. In this opening look at 1 Thessalonians, we’re reminded that real faith produces a life marked by conviction, love, and hope as we live ready for the return of Jesus. </p> The gospel isn’t just words—it’s power that transforms lives, builds unlikely churches, and proves the hand of God at work. In this opening look at 1 Thessalonians, we’re reminded that real faith produces a life marked by conviction, love, and hope as we live ready for the return of Jesus. 

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3791 180 c386f0ad32e7cf07ae4308a2eb3aea6b no The Path to Peace in Distress Psalm 4 Doug M. Gehm <p>Discover how Psalm 4 reveals a powerful path from anxiety to peace, reminding us that even in life’s most overwhelming moments, God offers a steady, unshakable calm. Through real-life testimony and Scripture, this message shows how true peace isn’t found in changed circumstances—but in trusting the God who meets us in the middle of our distress.</p> <p>Discover how Psalm 4 reveals a powerful path from anxiety to peace, reminding us that even in life’s most overwhelming moments, God offers a steady, unshakable calm. Through real-life testimony and Scripture, this message shows how true peace isn’t found in changed circumstances—but in trusting the God who meets us in the middle of our distress.</p> Discover how Psalm 4 reveals a powerful path from anxiety to peace, reminding us that even in life’s most overwhelming moments, God offers a steady, unshakable calm. Through real-life testimony and Scripture, this message shows how true peace isn’t found in changed circumstances—but in trusting the God who meets us in the middle of our distress.

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3363 181 41aab4941f3172f331a433093bf2ff79 no Psalm 103 Nathan Vainio, Jr. <p>Psalm 103 calls us to remember who God is and all He’s done—and to respond with wholehearted praise. This message explores how stirring our hearts to bless the Lord can realign our perspective and renew our worship.</p> <p>Psalm 103 calls us to remember who God is and all He’s done—and to respond with wholehearted praise. This message explores how stirring our hearts to bless the Lord can realign our perspective and renew our worship.</p> Psalm 103 calls us to remember who God is and all He’s done—and to respond with wholehearted praise. This message explores how stirring our hearts to bless the Lord can realign our perspective and renew our worship.

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3810 182 a938e6fdaf5ad7056df34200ca5f9b22 no Remedy for a Weary soul Hebrews 12:1-3 <p>This sermon from Hebrews 12:1–3 encourages believers to find strength in Jesus as the remedy for a weary soul by remembering they are not alone, laying aside sin and distractions, and fixing their eyes on Christ. It reminds us that true endurance and renewed hope come from intentionally focusing on Jesus above all else.</p> <p>This sermon from Hebrews 12:1–3 encourages believers to find strength in Jesus as the remedy for a weary soul by remembering they are not alone, laying aside sin and distractions, and fixing their eyes on Christ. It reminds us that true endurance and renewed hope come from intentionally focusing on Jesus above all else.</p> This sermon from Hebrews 12:1–3 encourages believers to find strength in Jesus as the remedy for a weary soul by remembering they are not alone, laying aside sin and distractions, and fixing their eyes on Christ. It reminds us that true endurance and renewed hope come from intentionally focusing on Jesus above all else.

]]> 4175 183 d284ee7a0e9b209a1c22733c9d83c934 no Jesus and the Resurrection ...Do You Believe? Easter Sunday Bill Gehm <p>This Easter message centers on the truth that the resurrection of Jesus calls each person to move from simply knowing about Him to personally believing in Him, declaring “my Lord and my God,” and receiving new, abundant life. Through the account of Thomas and the purpose of John’s Gospel, it emphasizes that real faith brings peace, purpose, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. </p> <p>This Easter message centers on the truth that the resurrection of Jesus calls each person to move from simply knowing about Him to personally believing in Him, declaring “my Lord and my God,” and receiving new, abundant life. Through the account of Thomas and the purpose of John’s Gospel, it emphasizes that real faith brings peace, purpose, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. </p> This Easter message centers on the truth that the resurrection of Jesus calls each person to move from simply knowing about Him to personally believing in Him, declaring “my Lord and my God,” and receiving new, abundant life. Through the account of Thomas and the purpose of John’s Gospel, it emphasizes that real faith brings peace, purpose, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. 

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3027 184 dddb3aab1dfb2669f09fbb38ec44fc4e no Upper Room Prayer Bill Gehm <p>As we approach Easter, Jesus calls us to more than routine—He invites us to pray for salvation, to be set apart by His truth, and to walk together in unity as His people. And as we remember His broken body and shed blood, we come with reverence, trusting Him to heal, save, and prepare our hearts.</p> <p>As we approach Easter, Jesus calls us to more than routine—He invites us to pray for salvation, to be set apart by His truth, and to walk together in unity as His people. And as we remember His broken body and shed blood, we come with reverence, trusting Him to heal, save, and prepare our hearts.</p> As we approach Easter, Jesus calls us to more than routine—He invites us to pray for salvation, to be set apart by His truth, and to walk together in unity as His people. And as we remember His broken body and shed blood, we come with reverence, trusting Him to heal, save, and prepare our hearts.

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1092 185 57568664edb33d2d8b9f01cede8361cb no Presentation of The Messiah Luke 19:28-44 Bill Gehm <p>This sermon centers on Jesus’ triumphal entry in Luke 19, emphasizing that He deliberately presented Himself as the Messiah on a specific, prophesied day—yet many failed to recognize Him. It highlights Jesus as the humble and brave Savior who came to die for sin, while also pointing to His future return as King and the responsibility of believers to faithfully use what God has given them in the meantime. The message also underscores God’s provision and purpose, illustrating that just as the donkey was chosen and used, every person has a role in His plan. Ultimately, it urges listeners not to miss their own “day of visitation,” but to receive Jesus personally as King and Savior.</p> <p>This sermon centers on Jesus’ triumphal entry in Luke 19, emphasizing that He deliberately presented Himself as the Messiah on a specific, prophesied day—yet many failed to recognize Him. It highlights Jesus as the humble and brave Savior who came to die for sin, while also pointing to His future return as King and the responsibility of believers to faithfully use what God has given them in the meantime. The message also underscores God’s provision and purpose, illustrating that just as the donkey was chosen and used, every person has a role in His plan. Ultimately, it urges listeners not to miss their own “day of visitation,” but to receive Jesus personally as King and Savior.</p> This sermon centers on Jesus’ triumphal entry in Luke 19, emphasizing that He deliberately presented Himself as the Messiah on a specific, prophesied day—yet many failed to recognize Him. It highlights Jesus as the humble and brave Savior who came to die for sin, while also pointing to His future return as King and the responsibility of believers to faithfully use what God has given them in the meantime. The message also underscores God’s provision and purpose, illustrating that just as the donkey was chosen and used, every person has a role in His plan. Ultimately, it urges listeners not to miss their own “day of visitation,” but to receive Jesus personally as King and Savior.

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3933 186 badc20c2147ba18b6659af1f5664ee8b no The Word of God 2 Timothy 3:12-4:5 Bill Gehm <p>There’s a difference between owning something and being shaped by it. Many people carry truth within reach, yet rarely let it transform their thinking, their priorities, or their direction. But when you begin to truly engage with what is life-giving, everything starts to change—quietly, steadily, deeply. The greatest transformation doesn’t come from information alone, but from allowing truth to take hold of your heart.</p> <p>There’s a difference between owning something and being shaped by it. Many people carry truth within reach, yet rarely let it transform their thinking, their priorities, or their direction. But when you begin to truly engage with what is life-giving, everything starts to change—quietly, steadily, deeply. The greatest transformation doesn’t come from information alone, but from allowing truth to take hold of your heart.</p> There’s a difference between owning something and being shaped by it. Many people carry truth within reach, yet rarely let it transform their thinking, their priorities, or their direction. But when you begin to truly engage with what is life-giving, everything starts to change—quietly, steadily, deeply. The greatest transformation doesn’t come from information alone, but from allowing truth to take hold of your heart.

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3786 187 ee3ef756cea1553c20e3ef86a06bf945 no The Perfect Ending Acts 28:30-31 Bill Gehm <p>There is a powerful difference between simply believing in something and truly living it out. When God’s truth takes root in your heart, it doesn’t just inform your thinking—it transforms your life, your relationships, and your purpose. You were never meant to live on your own strength, but to walk in a power that changes everything from the inside out. What begins quietly in a surrendered heart can ultimately impact far more than you ever imagined.</p> <p>There is a powerful difference between simply believing in something and truly living it out. When God’s truth takes root in your heart, it doesn’t just inform your thinking—it transforms your life, your relationships, and your purpose. You were never meant to live on your own strength, but to walk in a power that changes everything from the inside out. What begins quietly in a surrendered heart can ultimately impact far more than you ever imagined.</p> There is a powerful difference between simply believing in something and truly living it out. When God’s truth takes root in your heart, it doesn’t just inform your thinking—it transforms your life, your relationships, and your purpose. You were never meant to live on your own strength, but to walk in a power that changes everything from the inside out. What begins quietly in a surrendered heart can ultimately impact far more than you ever imagined.

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3780 188 5cad67b3a593b59c61f1587fd65c447b no God's Encouragement Acts 28:11-29 Bill Gehm <p>God often encourages us in ways we never expect—through fulfilled promises, faithful friendships, and moments that remind us we are not alone. Even when the journey feels long or uncertain, the faithfulness of God continues to unfold step by step. Along the way, He invites us to trust His promises, encourage one another, and remain open to the conversations that can change a life. The same God who guided believers in the earliest days of the church is still working today—bringing hope, courage, and new beginnings.</p> <p>God often encourages us in ways we never expect—through fulfilled promises, faithful friendships, and moments that remind us we are not alone. Even when the journey feels long or uncertain, the faithfulness of God continues to unfold step by step. Along the way, He invites us to trust His promises, encourage one another, and remain open to the conversations that can change a life. The same God who guided believers in the earliest days of the church is still working today—bringing hope, courage, and new beginnings.</p> God often encourages us in ways we never expect—through fulfilled promises, faithful friendships, and moments that remind us we are not alone. Even when the journey feels long or uncertain, the faithfulness of God continues to unfold step by step. Along the way, He invites us to trust His promises, encourage one another, and remain open to the conversations that can change a life. The same God who guided believers in the earliest days of the church is still working today—bringing hope, courage, and new beginnings.

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3956 189 e407ec0ffed6f23e5d2f5bca04e3c7a5 no The Opportunity of a Lifetime Acts 28:1-10 Bill Gehm <p>Sometimes the greatest opportunities in life arrive disguised as storms, setbacks, or unexpected detours. What feels like a shipwreck may actually place you exactly where God intends to work through your life. When we choose simple faithfulness—serving, persevering, and trusting God even through hardship—He often turns ordinary moments into extraordinary ministry. The same hands that serve in small ways can become the hands God uses to bring healing, hope, and life to others.</p> <p>Sometimes the greatest opportunities in life arrive disguised as storms, setbacks, or unexpected detours. What feels like a shipwreck may actually place you exactly where God intends to work through your life. When we choose simple faithfulness—serving, persevering, and trusting God even through hardship—He often turns ordinary moments into extraordinary ministry. The same hands that serve in small ways can become the hands God uses to bring healing, hope, and life to others.</p> Sometimes the greatest opportunities in life arrive disguised as storms, setbacks, or unexpected detours. What feels like a shipwreck may actually place you exactly where God intends to work through your life. When we choose simple faithfulness—serving, persevering, and trusting God even through hardship—He often turns ordinary moments into extraordinary ministry. The same hands that serve in small ways can become the hands God uses to bring healing, hope, and life to others.

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3881 190 517c63e45dfa9c49187fa9331f7694f9 no The Shipwreck of a Lifetime Acts 27:21-44 <p>Storms have a way of making us feel lost, overwhelmed, and ready to give up. But even when the waves are crashing and the future feels uncertain, there is still hope, purpose, and a path forward. What feels like a disaster can actually become the very place where strength, courage, and faith are formed. Don’t give up in the storm — you might be closer to rescue than you think.</p> <p>Storms have a way of making us feel lost, overwhelmed, and ready to give up. But even when the waves are crashing and the future feels uncertain, there is still hope, purpose, and a path forward. What feels like a disaster can actually become the very place where strength, courage, and faith are formed. Don’t give up in the storm — you might be closer to rescue than you think.</p> Storms have a way of making us feel lost, overwhelmed, and ready to give up. But even when the waves are crashing and the future feels uncertain, there is still hope, purpose, and a path forward. What feels like a disaster can actually become the very place where strength, courage, and faith are formed. Don’t give up in the storm — you might be closer to rescue than you think.

]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3789 191 135d1a5ab1592cf23d4def59585a8bd7 no The Storm of A Lifetime Acts 27:7-26 Bill Gehm <p>In this message, we navigate the "Euroclydon"—the storm of a lifetime found in Acts 27—to discover how the Apostle Paul maintained hope when all seemed lost. We explore the powerful linguistic connection between the ropes used to physically bind the ship together in Acts and the "grace to help" promised in Hebrews 4:16. Learn how Jesus acts as the divine cable that holds your life together when you feel like you are falling apart at the seams.</p> <p>In this message, we navigate the "Euroclydon"—the storm of a lifetime found in Acts 27—to discover how the Apostle Paul maintained hope when all seemed lost. We explore the powerful linguistic connection between the ropes used to physically bind the ship together in Acts and the "grace to help" promised in Hebrews 4:16. Learn how Jesus acts as the divine cable that holds your life together when you feel like you are falling apart at the seams.</p> In this message, we navigate the "Euroclydon"—the storm of a lifetime found in Acts 27—to discover how the Apostle Paul maintained hope when all seemed lost. We explore the powerful linguistic connection between the ropes used to physically bind the ship together in Acts and the "grace to help" promised in Hebrews 4:16. Learn how Jesus acts as the divine cable that holds your life together when you feel like you are falling apart at the seams.

]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3795 192 7cd8f69ff1cc5b04adb9713530c241f0 no The Trip of a Lifetime Acts 27:1-15 Bill Gehm <p>In "The Trip of a Lifetime," Pastor Bill Gehm explores the beginning of the Apostle Paul’s perilous voyage to Rome in Acts 27, emphasizing that God’s Word always comes true, even when fulfillment takes decades. The message contrasts the "smooth sailing" of life with the sudden arrival of contrary and dangerous winds, illustrating the necessity of listening to God’s warnings over human experts or the majority. Ultimately, the sermon points to Jesus as the only anchor capable of holding the soul steady through the most violent storms of life.</p> <p>In "The Trip of a Lifetime," Pastor Bill Gehm explores the beginning of the Apostle Paul’s perilous voyage to Rome in Acts 27, emphasizing that God’s Word always comes true, even when fulfillment takes decades. The message contrasts the "smooth sailing" of life with the sudden arrival of contrary and dangerous winds, illustrating the necessity of listening to God’s warnings over human experts or the majority. Ultimately, the sermon points to Jesus as the only anchor capable of holding the soul steady through the most violent storms of life.</p> In "The Trip of a Lifetime," Pastor Bill Gehm explores the beginning of the Apostle Paul’s perilous voyage to Rome in Acts 27, emphasizing that God’s Word always comes true, even when fulfillment takes decades. The message contrasts the "smooth sailing" of life with the sudden arrival of contrary and dangerous winds, illustrating the necessity of listening to God’s warnings over human experts or the majority. Ultimately, the sermon points to Jesus as the only anchor capable of holding the soul steady through the most violent storms of life.

]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3729 193 738dce128d36e23c8399135cc94ce150 no Believing All of the Christmas Story Pt. 2 Acts 26:24-32 Bill Gehm <p>Who is truly on trial and who is the Judge?</p> <p>Who is truly on trial and who is the Judge?</p> Who is truly on trial and who is the Judge?

]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3775 194 67aa7a092b5f988ccec1caee63f7f7e9 no Believing All of the Christmas Story Acts 26:12-23 Bill Gehm <p>The Holy Spirit knows how to put the Christ in you!</p> <p>The Holy Spirit knows how to put the Christ in you!</p> The Holy Spirit knows how to put the Christ in you!

]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4073 195 4db8fe0618ccd47e8de1b9d259316f1e no Extra Happy at Thanksgiving Acts 25:13 - 26:17 Bill Gehm <p>I think myself happy...</p> <p>I think myself happy...</p> I think myself happy...

]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3594 196 f1cec82cb6f41c8e98ce79b9a4874eea no God’s Protection on Groundhog Day Acts 24:27-25:12 Bill Gehm <p>You can know Jesus and still feel "stuck".</p> <p>You can know Jesus and still feel "stuck".</p> You can know Jesus and still feel "stuck".

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3802 197 c9665d30f116fad822f3acee8282ee3c no Good News for TODAY Acts 24:24-27 Bill Gehm <p>Always be ready and excited with the Gospel.</p> <p>Always be ready and excited with the Gospel.</p> Always be ready and excited with the Gospel.

]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3718 198 30158fe4592c56dabf9826e4cfd3f81f no The Truth About The Way Acts 24:1-23 Bill Gehm <p>Your trial might be an opportunity.</p> <p>Your trial might be an opportunity.</p> Your trial might be an opportunity.

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3671 199 86a9901c4a72425a2188a681b1324569 no Jesus Saves Acts 23:10-35 Bill Gehm <p>God wasn't done with Paul, and He isn't done with you.</p> <p>God wasn't done with Paul, and He isn't done with you.</p> God wasn't done with Paul, and He isn't done with you.

]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3477 200 92301223e52a267a516b70510a38a175 no Jesus Knows Acts 22:29-23:11 Bill Gehm <p>God knows what you need to hear and when you need to hear it.</p> <p>God knows what you need to hear and when you need to hear it.</p> God knows what you need to hear and when you need to hear it.

]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4163 201 7dd47b5013fcbae9ef12a7d9c7936dc3 no The Odd Couple… Paul and the Roman Commander Acts 22:22-30 Bill Gehm <p>When God says, "I've got a guy..."</p> <p>When God says, "I've got a guy..."</p> When God says, "I've got a guy..."

]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3485 202 62d141e26eae9f59804eb5a0d218fc5e no The Fragrance of Christ Acts 22:1-21 Bill Gehm <p>The fragrance of life and the stench of death.</p> <p>The fragrance of life and the stench of death.</p> The fragrance of life and the stench of death.

]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3905 203 0ece096652ca0366f43465c01da21142 no I’ve Come to Tell You About Jesus Acts 21:26-22:2 Bill Gehm <p>The worst place could be the best place to share the Gospel...</p> <p>The worst place could be the best place to share the Gospel...</p> The worst place could be the best place to share the Gospel...

]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3993 204 fa14ecb392480d8d71e91227b3a02e2a no All Things to All Men Acts 21:15-26 Bill Gehm <p>What would you do to win others for Jesus?</p> <p>What would you do to win others for Jesus?</p> What would you do to win others for Jesus?

]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3347 205 ecae145a6a0f9769d4bf12826f9b88b5 no Conviction - Confusion - Courage Acts 21:1-14 Bill Gehm <p>Not everyone is going to agree with you.</p> <p>Not everyone is going to agree with you.</p> Not everyone is going to agree with you.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3528 206 2832505fc982cf414c8c78ed48ca6d20 no Church Life & Saying Goodbye Acts 20:35-38 Bill Gehm <p>Remember the first works and keep them fresh.</p> <p>Remember the first works and keep them fresh.</p> Remember the first works and keep them fresh.

]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3477 207 700191fd91c1c0d678a862e844b42ed4 no Father's. Sit-Walk-Stand Ephesians 2:8-10 Bill Gehm <p>In this Father’s Day message, we explore what it means to Sit, Walk, and Stand as men of God—rooted in our identity in Christ, living out our calling in love and wisdom, and standing firm in spiritual battle. Drawing from Ephesians 5–6, this sermon challenges fathers to show up with grace, strength, and purpose in their families and faith.</p> <p>In this Father’s Day message, we explore what it means to Sit, Walk, and Stand as men of God—rooted in our identity in Christ, living out our calling in love and wisdom, and standing firm in spiritual battle. Drawing from Ephesians 5–6, this sermon challenges fathers to show up with grace, strength, and purpose in their families and faith.</p> In this Father’s Day message, we explore what it means to Sit, Walk, and Stand as men of God—rooted in our identity in Christ, living out our calling in love and wisdom, and standing firm in spiritual battle. Drawing from Ephesians 5–6, this sermon challenges fathers to show up with grace, strength, and purpose in their families and faith.

]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3581 208 95707650892e919ad5d4664575c88165 no Saints. Our Practice as God’s Masterpiece Ephesians 4-5 Bill Gehm <p>You need to know where you are seated before you can stand.</p> <p>You need to know where you are seated before you can stand.</p> You need to know where you are seated before you can stand.

]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3998 209 cd378ac789377494c56b19a946b064d7 no Saints. God’s Masterpiece Ephesians 2:8-10 Bill Gehm <p>You are His workmanship. A great work of art by God!</p> <p>You are His workmanship. A great work of art by God!</p> You are His workmanship. A great work of art by God!

]]> Sun, 25 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3964 210 4fc2d74420a575191090124856b3f80f no Saints! The Prayer of Power for Them Ephesians 1:15-23 Bill Gehm <p>The power of prayer is essential for the Body of Christ.</p> <p>The power of prayer is essential for the Body of Christ.</p> The power of prayer is essential for the Body of Christ.

]]> Sun, 18 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3624 211 a38cf818480507a15c1dfd15580c3bd2 no Saints! How Did That Happen? Ephesians 1:1-14 Bill Gehm <p>In Christ, we have already been blessed!</p> <p>In Christ, we have already been blessed!</p> In Christ, we have already been blessed!

]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3804 212 098c8c609969e7694bca386f4b8e1e5e no More Blessed to Give Than to Receive Acts 20:32-38 Bill Gehm <p>The Supreme Beattitude.</p> <p>The Supreme Beattitude.</p> The Supreme Beattitude.

]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3734 213 8104aebbd998988d38b44e7ee428af27 no Shepherding His Sheep Acts 20:25-31 Bill Gehm <p>Shepherds don't just feed the sheep. They lead!</p> <p>Shepherds don't just feed the sheep. They lead!</p> Shepherds don't just feed the sheep. They lead!

]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4025 214 5c73d541ed5d8b622e5bb52adb534ca8 no It's Your Race, Finish With Joy Acts 20:13-27 Bill Gehm <p>Your life counts, and your obedience matters. Run well.</p> <p>Your life counts, and your obedience matters. Run well.</p> Your life counts, and your obedience matters. Run well.

]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3759 215 66759848eb4f6a3b413abade600775cb no The Great Comfort of Church Acts 20:1-12 Bill Gehm <p>How Christ comforts His church and His people.</p> <p>How Christ comforts His church and His people.</p> How Christ comforts His church and His people.

]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3586 216 a62045148a35b5fdd719caaddaf8ce56 no Revival to Riot in Ephesus Acts 19:17-20:1 Bill Gehm <p>Riot always comes after revival!</p> <p>Riot always comes after revival!</p> Riot always comes after revival!

]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3495 217 7b74240cdeff7cf888a443f3d77d8216 no A Clean and Powerful Church Acts 19:3-20 Bill Gehm <p>Jesus wants to freshly cleanse and invigorate you!</p> <p>Jesus wants to freshly cleanse and invigorate you!</p> Jesus wants to freshly cleanse and invigorate you!

]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4136 218 1077dc6ade5059200889f8a4c7362f10 no The Holy Spirit… Clarity or Confusion? Acts 19:1-6 Bill Gehm <p>Which baptism were you baptized into?</p> <p>Which baptism were you baptized into?</p> Which baptism were you baptized into?

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3496 219 ec651e664ed8d2deee2833572eb9152b no All Fired Up And the Rest of the Story Acts 18:22-28 Bill Gehm <p>Our walk with Jesus is not just about leading others to salvation; it's also about strengthening other disciples.</p> <p>Our walk with Jesus is not just about leading others to salvation; it's also about strengthening other disciples.</p> Our walk with Jesus is not just about leading others to salvation; it's also about strengthening other disciples.

]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3666 220 d4eaf8097e976970b989aaaa83fc56ec no The Promise Keeper Acts 18:9-22 Bill Gehm <p>What do the promises of Scripture mean to us, and how do we apply them?</p> <p>What do the promises of Scripture mean to us, and how do we apply them?</p> What do the promises of Scripture mean to us, and how do we apply them?

]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3849 221 09f75bb04610664776e9ca574f8aa805 no Amarillo by Morning ...40 Years of Grace Acts 18:1-11 Bill Gehm <p>Don't be Afraid, keep sharing the Gospel. Jesus is with us and Protects us. Jesus is the Christ!</p> <p>Don't be Afraid, keep sharing the Gospel. Jesus is with us and Protects us. Jesus is the Christ!</p> Don't be Afraid, keep sharing the Gospel. Jesus is with us and Protects us. Jesus is the Christ!

]]> Sun, 12 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3897 222 6d48b0786684bea86fe1edcd1d02f3f9 no Idols and the Christmas Story. Excuse Me…You’re Worshiping the Wrong gods Acts 17:22-33 Bill Gehm <p>Dear little children, keep yourselves from idols.</p> <p>Dear little children, keep yourselves from idols.</p> Dear little children, keep yourselves from idols.

]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3808 223 440f7408f05ef0659762097d99ee6dc7 no Fresh Fruit from the Marketplace Acts 17:16-24 Bill Gehm <p>Are you looking for opportunities to share the Gospel?</p> <p>Are you looking for opportunities to share the Gospel?</p> Are you looking for opportunities to share the Gospel?

]]> Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3684 224 f1bd5da38b078117b8c43e2144353a75 no Church Life… In an Upside Down World Acts 17:1-15 Bill Gehm <p>Maybe what is upside-down to us is rightside-up to the Lord.</p> <p>Maybe what is upside-down to us is rightside-up to the Lord.</p> Maybe what is upside-down to us is rightside-up to the Lord.

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3665 225 98787f07133350d7b330071b8d61d825 no Fresh Fruit Acts 16:35-17:4 Bill Gehm <p>When the Lord calls you to something, stick with it!</p> <p>When the Lord calls you to something, stick with it!</p> When the Lord calls you to something, stick with it!

]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3579 226 6c4f28741e815f783624b06dbefc3e02 no Suicidal Fear to Abounding Joy Acts 16:22-34 Bill Gehm <p>The hope of the gospel can take us from the brink of despair to the heights of joy!</p> <p>The hope of the gospel can take us from the brink of despair to the heights of joy!</p> The hope of the gospel can take us from the brink of despair to the heights of joy!

]]> Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3491 227 ba8a288926804c2b10b189637263399a no Kingdom Conflicts ...It's War Acts 16:13-26 Bill Gehm <p>When following the Lord, be ready for resistance. It is worth it, even for one's salvation. </p> <p>When following the Lord, be ready for resistance. It is worth it, even for one's salvation. </p> When following the Lord, be ready for resistance. It is worth it, even for one's salvation.

]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3895 228 b8284d646358a945ec28cfcf3c3796c0 no When God Says Acts 15:36-16:15 Bill Gehm <p>From "No" to "HELLO!" We can trust what God says and where He sends us—or doesn't!</p> <p>From "No" to "HELLO!" We can trust what God says and where He sends us—or doesn't!</p> From "No" to "HELLO!" We can trust what God says and where He sends us—or doesn't!

]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3504 229 90508af459231535390e68c7a78f8e31 no Church Life Together Acts 15:30-41 Bill Gehm <p>"Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness." - Romans 12:6-8</p> <p>"Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness." - Romans 12:6-8</p> "Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness." - Romans 12:6-8

]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3619 230 8f497cad3b383018f63b5df2d9761618 no Grace Alone in Christ Alone Acts 15:22-31 Bill Gehm <p>"Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ." - Colossians 2:16-17</p> <p>"Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ." - Colossians 2:16-17</p> "Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ." - Colossians 2:16-17

]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3970 231 b73bfe3cc6111146f066f11f0620bcd6 no Grace Alone Acts 15:1-21 Bill Gehm <p>"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast." - Ephesians 2:8-9</p> <p>"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast." - Ephesians 2:8-9</p> "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast." - Ephesians 2:8-9

]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3945 232 f60a2b9417c1199e9e54996d2acc5c6e no Christlike - Being Jesus in a Hostile World Acts 14:19-28 Bill Gehm <p>You never know how God can work through you when you are obedient to Him.</p> <p>You never know how God can work through you when you are obedient to Him.</p> You never know how God can work through you when you are obedient to Him.

]]> Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3962 233 c7418f75894e6bb837d493c9b039dcec no Ancient Aliens and the GOSPEL Acts 14:4-22 Bill Gehm <p>So many "gospels" are available to us in the world. How will you know the TRUE Gospel?</p> <p>So many "gospels" are available to us in the world. How will you know the TRUE Gospel?</p> So many "gospels" are available to us in the world. How will you know the TRUE Gospel?

]]> Sun, 01 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3649 234 9b13e55c5200a94f578568d792c9848f no Moving on Together with the Gospel Acts 14:1-10 Bill Gehm <p>God has one person for you to share the Gospel with.</p> <p>God has one person for you to share the Gospel with.</p> God has one person for you to share the Gospel with.

]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3914 235 8c471fa072121c4c44435d839e1e95aa no Joy to the Max Acts 13:42-52 Bill Gehm <p>For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” - Romans 1:16-17</p> <p>For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” - Romans 1:16-17</p> For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” - Romans 1:16-17

]]> Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3735 236 7058bb8cf015d8a6d8832d332f9ba7f2 no Word of Encouragement...Everything is Going to be OK. Acts 13:13-41 Bill Gehm <p>When asked to give a word of encouragement, there's really only one word... JESUS!</p> <p>When asked to give a word of encouragement, there's really only one word... JESUS!</p> When asked to give a word of encouragement, there's really only one word... JESUS!

]]> Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3922 237 f8a4492766091d09d665337a825d4de1 no On A Mission for God - Paul's First Missionary Journey Acts 12:25-13:12 Bill Gehm <p>"Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:6-8</p> <p>"Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:6-8</p> "Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:6-8

]]> Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3867 238 824e9037f72f463f06f65739fa4a59ff no All is Well… Since Ruled by Thee! Acts 12:1-24 Bill Gehm <p>"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28</p> <p>"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28</p> "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28

]]> Sun, 26 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4115 239 6b20b67c59e79df1310d8244dd1c382b no The Power of A Praying Church Acts 12:1-17 Bill Gehm <p>“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened." Matthew 7:7-8</p> <p>“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened." Matthew 7:7-8</p> “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened." Matthew 7:7-8

]]> Sun, 19 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3211 240 b5b2c0d2da70464629176ae366c6f599 no Mother's Day in Vegas ...The Church in Antioch Acts 11:17-30 Bill Gehm <p>The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. All Glory to God!</p> <p>The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. All Glory to God!</p> The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. All Glory to God!

]]> Sun, 12 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3871 241 efaf15b04021e131a54bef1f17d7b9fc no Creepy Crawlers for Jesus... It's a GOD THING! Acts 11:1-18 Bill Gehm <p>"As Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshiped him. But Peter lifted him up, saying, “Stand up; I myself am also a man.” And as he talked with him, he went in and found many who had come together. Then he said to them, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jewish man to keep company with or go to one of another nation. But God has shown me that I should not call any man common or unclean."</p><p>- Acts 10:25-28</p> <p>"As Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshiped him. But Peter lifted him up, saying, “Stand up; I myself am also a man.” And as he talked with him, he went in and found many who had come together. Then he said to them, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jewish man to keep company with or go to one of another nation. But God has shown me that I should not call any man common or unclean."</p><p>- Acts 10:25-28</p> "As Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshiped him. But Peter lifted him up, saying, “Stand up; I myself am also a man.” And as he talked with him, he went in and found many who had come together. Then he said to them, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jewish man to keep company with or go to one of another nation. But God has shown me that I should not call any man common or unclean."

- Acts 10:25-28

]]> Sun, 05 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3617 242 00c148a17fede9d14672b0fc54b25338 no Good News for Sinners Acts 10:23-48 Bill Gehm <p>"But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. For there is no difference; for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus," Romans 3:21-24</p> <p>"But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. For there is no difference; for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus," Romans 3:21-24</p> "But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. For there is no difference; for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus," Romans 3:21-24

]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3807 243 09398d344d6cfbe1fb68671c5f59d801 no Surprise, Surprise... Who's That Knocking at Your Door? Acts 10:1-23 Bill Gehm <p>"And we are witnesses of all things which He did both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem, whom they killed by hanging on a tree. Him God raised up on the third day, and showed Him openly, not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before by God, even to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead. And He commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is He who was ordained by God to be Judge of the living and the dead. To Him all the prophets witness that, through His name, whoever believes in Him will receive remission of sins.” Acts 10:39-43</p> <p>"And we are witnesses of all things which He did both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem, whom they killed by hanging on a tree. Him God raised up on the third day, and showed Him openly, not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before by God, even to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead. And He commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is He who was ordained by God to be Judge of the living and the dead. To Him all the prophets witness that, through His name, whoever believes in Him will receive remission of sins.” Acts 10:39-43</p> "And we are witnesses of all things which He did both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem, whom they killed by hanging on a tree. Him God raised up on the third day, and showed Him openly, not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before by God, even to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead. And He commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is He who was ordained by God to be Judge of the living and the dead. To Him all the prophets witness that, through His name, whoever believes in Him will receive remission of sins.” Acts 10:39-43

]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3525 244 71a61ee872257a62a944d5209e4fffdd no When God Says.... “Time Out” Acts 9:20-31 Bill Gehm <p>Do you feel like you are in a "Time Out?" You have a heart for service or ministry, or maybe you have a vision, but it feels like nothing is happening. Paul can relate, and he will tell you that God has a plan! </p> <p>Do you feel like you are in a "Time Out?" You have a heart for service or ministry, or maybe you have a vision, but it feels like nothing is happening. Paul can relate, and he will tell you that God has a plan! </p> Do you feel like you are in a "Time Out?" You have a heart for service or ministry, or maybe you have a vision, but it feels like nothing is happening. Paul can relate, and he will tell you that God has a plan!

]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3831 245 a4d9e630c14eca60ba60103d94098dd7 no Where God Guides God Provides Acts 9:10-19 Bill Gehm <p>Wherever the Lord leads you, you can trust and know His hand will provide.</p> <p>Wherever the Lord leads you, you can trust and know His hand will provide.</p> Wherever the Lord leads you, you can trust and know His hand will provide.

]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3334 246 a6ac7c1d04e1a46feda8f27ea95ec17e no The Man Who Changed the World Acts 9:1-9 Bill Gehm <p>The Lord used the least likely candidate to spread the gospel and grow the Church. Saul was a persecutor of the Church but when He met Christ his life was transformed and he was given a new name. Paul repented and became the spokesperson for the Church, proclaiming the name of Jesus. God picks the ones no one would expect as visible proof of what God's grace can do. The Lord used Paul for great things in His name, and the Lord wants you too! Follow God in obedience and be ready to go!</p> <p>The Lord used the least likely candidate to spread the gospel and grow the Church. Saul was a persecutor of the Church but when He met Christ his life was transformed and he was given a new name. Paul repented and became the spokesperson for the Church, proclaiming the name of Jesus. God picks the ones no one would expect as visible proof of what God's grace can do. The Lord used Paul for great things in His name, and the Lord wants you too! Follow God in obedience and be ready to go!</p> The Lord used the least likely candidate to spread the gospel and grow the Church. Saul was a persecutor of the Church but when He met Christ his life was transformed and he was given a new name. Paul repented and became the spokesperson for the Church, proclaiming the name of Jesus. God picks the ones no one would expect as visible proof of what God's grace can do. The Lord used Paul for great things in His name, and the Lord wants you too! Follow God in obedience and be ready to go!

]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3688 247 7670228722967a5186ffbdc8168afca4 no Sharing the Gospel...Open Your Mouth Acts 8:25-40 Bill Gehm <p>The Gospel was mean to be shared. Spread the good news in obedience to the Lord! Share in the Love of Christ!</p> <p>The Gospel was mean to be shared. Spread the good news in obedience to the Lord! Share in the Love of Christ!</p> The Gospel was mean to be shared. Spread the good news in obedience to the Lord! Share in the Love of Christ!

]]> Sun, 25 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3709 248 07a3e1d8c54e5dc9c601ee832553e502 no The Theology of Consumerism Acts 8:9-24 Bill Gehm <p>We live in a world that is used to supply and demand. What happens when this "consumerism" mentality enters the church? Or our hearts? </p> <p>We live in a world that is used to supply and demand. What happens when this "consumerism" mentality enters the church? Or our hearts? </p> We live in a world that is used to supply and demand. What happens when this "consumerism" mentality enters the church? Or our hearts?

]]> Sun, 18 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3868 249 9f2c226f44eaaf9486383f34ba7eeb3f no Baby Spiders for God Acts 7:54-8:8 Bill Gehm <p>Despite Persecution, the Church grew and spread over the Earth. Be careful not to speak ill will, or harm others for their sins. Spread the Love of God to everyone and let His light shine!</p> <p>Despite Persecution, the Church grew and spread over the Earth. Be careful not to speak ill will, or harm others for their sins. Spread the Love of God to everyone and let His light shine!</p> Despite Persecution, the Church grew and spread over the Earth. Be careful not to speak ill will, or harm others for their sins. Spread the Love of God to everyone and let His light shine!

]]> Sun, 04 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3851 250 410eb19bfcb38e36108ed0ad07cdd190 no The Holy Spirit and You Acts 7:37-60 Bill Gehm <p>The best way to live is to follow Jesus. The best way to die is by following Jesus.</p> <p>The best way to live is to follow Jesus. The best way to die is by following Jesus.</p> The best way to live is to follow Jesus. The best way to die is by following Jesus.

]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4073 251 dbea5992f94000fb47c004a7913db718 no The God of Second Chances Acts 6:8-7:37 Bill Gehm <p>We serve a God of second chances who pursues us over and over again. Have you said yes or are you pushing Him away? </p> <p>We serve a God of second chances who pursues us over and over again. Have you said yes or are you pushing Him away? </p> We serve a God of second chances who pursues us over and over again. Have you said yes or are you pushing Him away?

]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3216 252 b94b41b75c5b7f0ff38c3eb666eb98b2 no Stephen...The Crown Acts 6:1-15 Bill Gehm <p>What does it look like to live out your calling in Jesus? Everyone is given spiritual gifts, but you may not know what they are until you take the step of faith to try them out. That's what Stephen did, and he earned a crown. </p> <p>What does it look like to live out your calling in Jesus? Everyone is given spiritual gifts, but you may not know what they are until you take the step of faith to try them out. That's what Stephen did, and he earned a crown. </p> What does it look like to live out your calling in Jesus? Everyone is given spiritual gifts, but you may not know what they are until you take the step of faith to try them out. That's what Stephen did, and he earned a crown.

]]> Sun, 14 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3850 253 96ce829b65ca13a9f3b95eb599e55fa1 no Super Heroes for Jesus Acts 5:29-42 Bill Gehm <p>It takes "superhero" strength to be bold for the gospel. The apostles rejoiced as they were counted worthy to join in the sufferings of Jesus.</p> <p>It takes "superhero" strength to be bold for the gospel. The apostles rejoiced as they were counted worthy to join in the sufferings of Jesus.</p> It takes "superhero" strength to be bold for the gospel. The apostles rejoiced as they were counted worthy to join in the sufferings of Jesus.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3866 254 6299ac0541bf124c566e42fdff3f2039 no Solving The Puzzle Acts 5:12-28 Bill Gehm <p>Does your life ever feel dumped over like a box of puzzle pieces? What if the mess is a perfect puzzle orchestrated by God?</p> <p>Does your life ever feel dumped over like a box of puzzle pieces? What if the mess is a perfect puzzle orchestrated by God?</p> Does your life ever feel dumped over like a box of puzzle pieces? What if the mess is a perfect puzzle orchestrated by God?

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3598 255 4b294c1e7656192a03e1b946e05e572f no The Perfect Church...Almost (Pt. 2) Acts 4:32 – 5:11 Bill Gehm <p>The Lord always knows our hearts and the motives behind what we do. How can you guard against being a pretender? The best lessons can be learned in digging graves.</p> <p>The Lord always knows our hearts and the motives behind what we do. How can you guard against being a pretender? The best lessons can be learned in digging graves.</p> The Lord always knows our hearts and the motives behind what we do. How can you guard against being a pretender? The best lessons can be learned in digging graves.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3374 256 5ddefad0ed21face4e7cdde460d42b65 no The Perfect Church...Almost Acts 4:23-37 Bill Gehm <p>The Holy Spirit gives us the boldness to share the Gospel with great power and great grace. Together in unity, the Lord will do great things! Thank you, Lord, for the power of the Holy Spirit!</p> <p>The Holy Spirit gives us the boldness to share the Gospel with great power and great grace. Together in unity, the Lord will do great things! Thank you, Lord, for the power of the Holy Spirit!</p> The Holy Spirit gives us the boldness to share the Gospel with great power and great grace. Together in unity, the Lord will do great things! Thank you, Lord, for the power of the Holy Spirit!

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3621 257 c152b5669f3f08db7893c08cc95a6ba6 no Boldness in Persecution Acts 4:1-31 Bill Gehm <p>When was the last time you prayed the Scriptures for boldness?</p> <p>When was the last time you prayed the Scriptures for boldness?</p> When was the last time you prayed the Scriptures for boldness?

]]> Sun, 05 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3389 258 25cae4b00cf0c6cd0013c9661de0bce9 no In Trouble for Jesus Acts 4:1-14 Bill Gehm <p>Persecuted for Christ? You cannot argue with a life transformed by Jesus. </p> <p>Persecuted for Christ? You cannot argue with a life transformed by Jesus. </p> Persecuted for Christ? You cannot argue with a life transformed by Jesus.

]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3748 259 574381b52b654a00a123b2ecbf4cbef3 no Jesus The Christ Acts 3:17-4:4 Bill Gehm <p>Jesus is The Christ, but what does that mean? In Acts 3, Peter and John lay down the Gospel to those who sentenced Jesus to be crucified, but our sins also caused His suffering. Much like the people of Jerusalem, we also must accept what we have done and follow Jesus The Christ. </p> <p>Jesus is The Christ, but what does that mean? In Acts 3, Peter and John lay down the Gospel to those who sentenced Jesus to be crucified, but our sins also caused His suffering. Much like the people of Jerusalem, we also must accept what we have done and follow Jesus The Christ. </p> Jesus is The Christ, but what does that mean? In Acts 3, Peter and John lay down the Gospel to those who sentenced Jesus to be crucified, but our sins also caused His suffering. Much like the people of Jerusalem, we also must accept what we have done and follow Jesus The Christ.

]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3807 260 363bf822d8694cd2da49cbcd98e4f522 no Faith in the Name of Jesus Christ Acts 3:1-16 Bill Gehm <p>People are watching. How are you moving in faith?</p> <p>People are watching. How are you moving in faith?</p> People are watching. How are you moving in faith?

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3789 261 8f7ae51004a5911a1dc1db4f4a8ebbc1 no The Passion of God... and New Believers Acts 2:40-47 Bill Gehm <p>Do you have the passion of God?</p> <p>Do you have the passion of God?</p> Do you have the passion of God?

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3667 262 92512476f283707580992ab28ceb5567 no Church Together...Proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Acts 2:12-40 Bill Gehm <p>Holy Spirit power to proclaim the Gospel! </p> <p>Holy Spirit power to proclaim the Gospel! </p> Holy Spirit power to proclaim the Gospel!

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3886 263 d67ec3b2360e9c672e65f72e8139eccf no Church Together in a Prophetic Time Acts 2:1-21 Bill Gehm <p>We are empowered by the Spirit to witness.</p> <p>We are empowered by the Spirit to witness.</p> We are empowered by the Spirit to witness.

]]> Sun, 03 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3451 264 90d3ea6644d4410dec47f968b064c7ae no Church Together in a Crazy World Acts 1:12-26 Bill Gehm <p>Join us as we dive into Acts.</p> <p>Join us as we dive into Acts.</p> Join us as we dive into Acts.

]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3965 265 c751e070787be857559e55ba8f4a7034 no Faith Founded on Facts Acts 1:1-8 Bill Gehm <p>Join us as we dive into what it means to "Be filled".</p> <p>Join us as we dive into what it means to "Be filled".</p> Join us as we dive into what it means to "Be filled".

]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3932 266 a94742109b5b773b03327cb70ed52110 no God's Positioning System Exodus 13:17-14:14 Robert Butler <p>Life rarely follows the route we expect. Sometimes the path forward feels confusing, delayed, or even dangerous—but what looks like a detour may actually be divine direction. When fear rises and circumstances close in, we are reminded that God is still leading, still present, and still fighting on our behalf. Even in uncertain moments, you can trust the One who knows exactly where He is taking you.</p> <p>Life rarely follows the route we expect. Sometimes the path forward feels confusing, delayed, or even dangerous—but what looks like a detour may actually be divine direction. When fear rises and circumstances close in, we are reminded that God is still leading, still present, and still fighting on our behalf. Even in uncertain moments, you can trust the One who knows exactly where He is taking you.</p> Life rarely follows the route we expect. Sometimes the path forward feels confusing, delayed, or even dangerous—but what looks like a detour may actually be divine direction. When fear rises and circumstances close in, we are reminded that God is still leading, still present, and still fighting on our behalf. Even in uncertain moments, you can trust the One who knows exactly where He is taking you.

]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3086 267 d7cb1905977a35b84452a44d8ab600c5 no The Suffering Servant Mike Kessel Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2881 268 d0f77b8449aeb05cd39db585ffda87f4 no A Renewed Mind Romans 12:1-8 Doug S. Gehm <p>Your mind is not stuck. The patterns that feel permanent are not permanent at all. When truth is repeated, believed, and spoken, it begins to rewire how you think, how you respond, and how you live. Even in weakness, there is power available — and transformation may be closer than you think.</p> <p>Your mind is not stuck. The patterns that feel permanent are not permanent at all. When truth is repeated, believed, and spoken, it begins to rewire how you think, how you respond, and how you live. Even in weakness, there is power available — and transformation may be closer than you think.</p> Your mind is not stuck. The patterns that feel permanent are not permanent at all. When truth is repeated, believed, and spoken, it begins to rewire how you think, how you respond, and how you live. Even in weakness, there is power available — and transformation may be closer than you think.

]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3000 269 6205aadf0b9d663ac71f6dcce697f951 no Jesus Brings Help to Helpless Situations Ezekiel Grizzle <p>Even when life feels impossible, and hope seems gone, Jesus meets us in our helplessness with power, compassion, and peace—inviting us to trust Him beyond fear and believe that nothing is beyond His authority. When we reach out in faith, we discover that the One who rules over sickness, despair, and even death is always able to bring help exactly when we need it most.</p> <p>Even when life feels impossible, and hope seems gone, Jesus meets us in our helplessness with power, compassion, and peace—inviting us to trust Him beyond fear and believe that nothing is beyond His authority. When we reach out in faith, we discover that the One who rules over sickness, despair, and even death is always able to bring help exactly when we need it most.</p> Even when life feels impossible, and hope seems gone, Jesus meets us in our helplessness with power, compassion, and peace—inviting us to trust Him beyond fear and believe that nothing is beyond His authority. When we reach out in faith, we discover that the One who rules over sickness, despair, and even death is always able to bring help exactly when we need it most.

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2937 270 631feb9433b9105e111859595003f7df no Priority of Praise & Thanksgiving Hebrews 13:15 Bill Gehm <p>In this message from Hebrews 13:15, we’re reminded that praise and thanksgiving aren’t optional extras—they are God’s will for our daily life. Pastor Bill challenges us to become like the one healed leper who returned to thank Jesus, instead of the nine who moved on without gratitude. Through the word PRAISE, we learn why worship matters: prophecy is personal, faith is relationship (not religion), we are adopted into God’s family, our identity is in Christ, God is sovereign over all things, and we’re called to evangelize with purpose. No matter what 2026 holds, we’re called to continually offer the “sacrifice of praise” with our lips.</p> <p>In this message from Hebrews 13:15, we’re reminded that praise and thanksgiving aren’t optional extras—they are God’s will for our daily life. Pastor Bill challenges us to become like the one healed leper who returned to thank Jesus, instead of the nine who moved on without gratitude. Through the word PRAISE, we learn why worship matters: prophecy is personal, faith is relationship (not religion), we are adopted into God’s family, our identity is in Christ, God is sovereign over all things, and we’re called to evangelize with purpose. No matter what 2026 holds, we’re called to continually offer the “sacrifice of praise” with our lips.</p> In this message from Hebrews 13:15, we’re reminded that praise and thanksgiving aren’t optional extras—they are God’s will for our daily life. Pastor Bill challenges us to become like the one healed leper who returned to thank Jesus, instead of the nine who moved on without gratitude. Through the word PRAISE, we learn why worship matters: prophecy is personal, faith is relationship (not religion), we are adopted into God’s family, our identity is in Christ, God is sovereign over all things, and we’re called to evangelize with purpose. No matter what 2026 holds, we’re called to continually offer the “sacrifice of praise” with our lips.

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3855 271 81a188f673783195162f88286ddacd2d no Eternal Resolution James 1:1-4 Nathan Vainio, Jr. <p>Opening the new year with a gospel-centred resolution that can stand in the midst of a fallen world full of fallen people and circumstances.</p> <p>Opening the new year with a gospel-centred resolution that can stand in the midst of a fallen world full of fallen people and circumstances.</p> Opening the new year with a gospel-centred resolution that can stand in the midst of a fallen world full of fallen people and circumstances.

]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3691 272 2023d0655ac779b8e85bc622bc1c8fe7 no That You May Believe John 20:24-31 Hector Casanova <p>Is seeing actually believing?</p> <p>Is seeing actually believing?</p> Is seeing actually believing?

]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3979 273 d6bbc75e223a65cd54e16b8be4d7cb0d no Glory in the Highest - News Flash at Christmas Christmas Eve Service Bill Gehm Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3546 274 5138a615db7de55c1fd0b8d5e1878851 no All Things Must Be Fulfilled Matthew 1 & 2 Bill Gehm Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3673 275 f96b2adc0aafd91d8c1a3756c04b86e8 no The Lord Who Heals Jehovah Rapha John 5:1-30 Scott Davey <p>We serve a God that heals.</p> <p>We serve a God that heals.</p> We serve a God that heals.

]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2926 276 5d91c1ec96521a43e8a263be6f11e3b4 no This Green Mile Ephesians 2:1–10 Doug M. Gehm <p>We were dead, but God saved us, so we are His. </p> <p>We were dead, but God saved us, so we are His. </p> We were dead, but God saved us, so we are His.

]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3739 277 9c19296b87641263cce1d2ea8b9cf21d no Face the Truth Fight for the Truth James 1:19-27 Hector Casanova <p>When we look into God’s Word, it reflects not only who we are but who we’re called to become. Like a skilled physician, the Lord uses His Word to heal our hearts—calling us to not merely hear, but to live transformed lives through obedience and love.</p> <p>When we look into God’s Word, it reflects not only who we are but who we’re called to become. Like a skilled physician, the Lord uses His Word to heal our hearts—calling us to not merely hear, but to live transformed lives through obedience and love.</p> When we look into God’s Word, it reflects not only who we are but who we’re called to become. Like a skilled physician, the Lord uses His Word to heal our hearts—calling us to not merely hear, but to live transformed lives through obedience and love.

]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4258 278 421f2b905855f2725abd430d40398a87 no Living Water John 4 Doug S. Gehm <p>What is the significance of living water?</p> <p>What is the significance of living water?</p> What is the significance of living water?

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3539 279 2ee5e0fc7f40d5cee14b01eda10cfa73 no ISRAEL The Key to Prophecy Bill Gehm <p>The restoration of Israel reminds us that every promise of God still stands — what He declared thousands of years ago, He continues to fulfill before our very eyes. Let that truth anchor your faith today: if His Word is faithful to a nation, it is faithful to you.</p> <p>The restoration of Israel reminds us that every promise of God still stands — what He declared thousands of years ago, He continues to fulfill before our very eyes. Let that truth anchor your faith today: if His Word is faithful to a nation, it is faithful to you.</p> The restoration of Israel reminds us that every promise of God still stands — what He declared thousands of years ago, He continues to fulfill before our very eyes. Let that truth anchor your faith today: if His Word is faithful to a nation, it is faithful to you.

]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3945 280 492a0b434f3f1fb56eebfd448455b7bd no ISRAEL? . . . The Just Shall Live by Faith Bill Gehm <p>It's been over a year since Israel was attacked, and God continues to protect His people and His land.</p> <p>It's been over a year since Israel was attacked, and God continues to protect His people and His land.</p> It's been over a year since Israel was attacked, and God continues to protect His people and His land.

]]> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3616 281 06fe67a9c4452806fb6dd3665c034580 no Christians Stand with Israel Romans 11:11-27 Bill Gehm <p>Why is it important as a Christian to stand for Israel? Listen as we share personal experiences and takeaways from those who attended the Israel Rally that was held in Washington DC Nov. 14th. </p> <p>Why is it important as a Christian to stand for Israel? Listen as we share personal experiences and takeaways from those who attended the Israel Rally that was held in Washington DC Nov. 14th. </p> Why is it important as a Christian to stand for Israel? Listen as we share personal experiences and takeaways from those who attended the Israel Rally that was held in Washington DC Nov. 14th.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4448 282 6dd198af5adb0c01d18aad618263d2fe no Jerusalem and You... The Prayer of the Afflicted Psalm 102 Bill Gehm <p>How can you be encouraged during affliction? Illness? Bad news? The Psalmist of Psalm 102 gives us the answer.</p> <p>How can you be encouraged during affliction? Illness? Bad news? The Psalmist of Psalm 102 gives us the answer.</p> How can you be encouraged during affliction? Illness? Bad news? The Psalmist of Psalm 102 gives us the answer.

]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3955 283 fe6b28159e9a6b407a89686857a07030 no Israel, What's Next? Matthew 23:37-39 Bill Gehm <p>What could be next for Israel? One thing we know for sure...birth pangs.</p> <p>What could be next for Israel? One thing we know for sure...birth pangs.</p> What could be next for Israel? One thing we know for sure...birth pangs.

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3964 284 c6b7256d65aac6614ad6af07f527d3ba no Why Jerusalem? Bill Gehm <p>The stage is being set. Are you looking for Jesus?</p> <p>The stage is being set. Are you looking for Jesus?</p> The stage is being set. Are you looking for Jesus?

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3885 285 8eca4514d137c0281f22734f78627bdb no Why Israel? Bill Gehm <p>Why are so many against Israel? How do we navigate during these times? How can we help? Join us in coming together as we seek the Lord and pray for our brothers and sisters in Israel. </p> <p>Why are so many against Israel? How do we navigate during these times? How can we help? Join us in coming together as we seek the Lord and pray for our brothers and sisters in Israel. </p> Why are so many against Israel? How do we navigate during these times? How can we help? Join us in coming together as we seek the Lord and pray for our brothers and sisters in Israel.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3752 286 1ec149788d009193487dc346478f6c8e no The Way Everlasting Psalm 139 Doug M. Gehm <p>God knows all. Beginning to end, He knows his creation personally. God's love for us transcends all time and space, and He sent his only Son to redeem us from sin and death. We can find comfort in knowing that He's with us always.</p> <p>God knows all. Beginning to end, He knows his creation personally. God's love for us transcends all time and space, and He sent his only Son to redeem us from sin and death. We can find comfort in knowing that He's with us always.</p> God knows all. Beginning to end, He knows his creation personally. God's love for us transcends all time and space, and He sent his only Son to redeem us from sin and death. We can find comfort in knowing that He's with us always.

]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3754 287 edcdd65955e7f31decb8f83aab67ef66 no The Faithfulness of God 1 Samuel 1 Nick Castro <p>In the book of 1 Samuel, we find Israel at a dark moment in history. The people were doing what was right in their own eyes. The priesthood was corrupt. The ark of God would soon be captured. It looked like everything was falling apart.</p> <p>In the book of 1 Samuel, we find Israel at a dark moment in history. The people were doing what was right in their own eyes. The priesthood was corrupt. The ark of God would soon be captured. It looked like everything was falling apart.</p> In the book of 1 Samuel, we find Israel at a dark moment in history. The people were doing what was right in their own eyes. The priesthood was corrupt. The ark of God would soon be captured. It looked like everything was falling apart.

]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3239 288 5e91358ac79094fbf8ab6ac0309f1e71 no Rapture Ready 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Bill Gehm <p>The message of Scripture reminds us that Jesus came once as a suffering Savior, and He is coming again as the reigning King of kings and Lord of lords. Because of this hope, we do not live in fear but in readiness, confident that His promises will be fulfilled just as surely as His resurrection was.</p> <p>The message of Scripture reminds us that Jesus came once as a suffering Savior, and He is coming again as the reigning King of kings and Lord of lords. Because of this hope, we do not live in fear but in readiness, confident that His promises will be fulfilled just as surely as His resurrection was.</p> The message of Scripture reminds us that Jesus came once as a suffering Savior, and He is coming again as the reigning King of kings and Lord of lords. Because of this hope, we do not live in fear but in readiness, confident that His promises will be fulfilled just as surely as His resurrection was.

]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3774 289 f34de5dc7403ec1742f0c23f25f87bf8 no Jesus. Bill Gehm <p>Join us as we take a dive into what scripture says about Who Jesus is.</p> <p>Join us as we take a dive into what scripture says about Who Jesus is.</p> Join us as we take a dive into what scripture says about Who Jesus is.

]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3989 290 3511ae3351ef1dfa12d6fb0d117998ae no Prayer for a Turning Point Acts 6:1 Bill Gehm <p>Even when the world grows darker and persecution rises, the story of Stephen reminds us that God’s people never lose when they stand firm in the Spirit. Like Stephen, and like many faithful witnesses since, we are called to fix our eyes on Jesus and shine with His truth, knowing the victory belongs to Him.</p> <p>Even when the world grows darker and persecution rises, the story of Stephen reminds us that God’s people never lose when they stand firm in the Spirit. Like Stephen, and like many faithful witnesses since, we are called to fix our eyes on Jesus and shine with His truth, knowing the victory belongs to Him.</p> Even when the world grows darker and persecution rises, the story of Stephen reminds us that God’s people never lose when they stand firm in the Spirit. Like Stephen, and like many faithful witnesses since, we are called to fix our eyes on Jesus and shine with His truth, knowing the victory belongs to Him.

]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3304 291 25ea8677cc2fec18c745c57c73d7d640 no Church in the Park 2025 <p>Guarding our fragile minds in Christ Jesus.</p> <p>Guarding our fragile minds in Christ Jesus.</p> Guarding our fragile minds in Christ Jesus.

]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 6158 292 baffcbeec894e7c2fc8e937c7b69ae1c no The Way God Thinks Isaiah 55 Bill Gehm <p>“For My thoughts are not your thoughts,</p><p>Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord.</p><p>“For as the heavens are higher than the earth,</p><p>So are My ways higher than your ways,</p><p>And My thoughts than your thoughts." - Isaiah 55:8-9</p> <p>“For My thoughts are not your thoughts,</p><p>Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord.</p><p>“For as the heavens are higher than the earth,</p><p>So are My ways higher than your ways,</p><p>And My thoughts than your thoughts." - Isaiah 55:8-9</p> “For My thoughts are not your thoughts,

Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord.

“For as the heavens are higher than the earth,

So are My ways higher than your ways,

And My thoughts than your thoughts." - Isaiah 55:8-9

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3964 293 3f0d2250ab5238a5ced68a31bd7be863 no Popular or Faithful? 1 Kings 22:1-28 Chris Wimberly <p>Dead fish can float downstream, but it takes a live fish to swim upstream.</p> <p>Dead fish can float downstream, but it takes a live fish to swim upstream.</p> Dead fish can float downstream, but it takes a live fish to swim upstream.

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3350 294 7bd1641c34cdace6873b3e3e8f88fc11 no How To Pray When You Don't Know How To Pray Matthew 6:9–13 Doug M. Gehm <p>What is the point of prayer?</p> <p>What is the point of prayer?</p> What is the point of prayer?

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4335 295 733cb10dff9dab6b5a3952270d64870d no The Gospel is the Center of Everything (Part 2) Philemon 8-22 Nathan Vainio, Jr. <p>"Does my heart have too small a view of God, and too big a view of myself?"</p> <p>"Does my heart have too small a view of God, and too big a view of myself?"</p> "Does my heart have too small a view of God, and too big a view of myself?"

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3704 296 bf11b0886b6281dc3d2551bab51512a7 no Walking in His Presence <p>Jesus is the True Vine. In this message, Ryan Ries teaches from John 15 about how Jesus is the True Vine and we are the branches. He challenges us to walk daily in God’s presence, allowing Him to prune away what holds us back so we can produce fruit that glorifies Him. Through practical examples and Scripture, Ryan shows how God’s Word and the Holy Spirit purify our lives, leading us to real joy, freedom, and purpose.</p> <p>Jesus is the True Vine. In this message, Ryan Ries teaches from John 15 about how Jesus is the True Vine and we are the branches. He challenges us to walk daily in God’s presence, allowing Him to prune away what holds us back so we can produce fruit that glorifies Him. Through practical examples and Scripture, Ryan shows how God’s Word and the Holy Spirit purify our lives, leading us to real joy, freedom, and purpose.</p> Jesus is the True Vine. In this message, Ryan Ries teaches from John 15 about how Jesus is the True Vine and we are the branches. He challenges us to walk daily in God’s presence, allowing Him to prune away what holds us back so we can produce fruit that glorifies Him. Through practical examples and Scripture, Ryan shows how God’s Word and the Holy Spirit purify our lives, leading us to real joy, freedom, and purpose.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3723 297 38ecbd74f102eecdf2f5ee463ed97a30 no Sowing in Tears - Reaping in Joy Ezra 6:1-16 Ben Martinez <p>All your joy is bound up in God's favor.</p> <p>All your joy is bound up in God's favor.</p> All your joy is bound up in God's favor.

]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4253 298 3694c2735994a6f0d23697ed59dc112b no Father's. Sit-Walk-Stand Ephesians 2:8-10 Bill Gehm <p>In this Father’s Day message, we explore what it means to Sit, Walk, and Stand as men of God—rooted in our identity in Christ, living out our calling in love and wisdom, and standing firm in spiritual battle. Drawing from Ephesians 5–6, this sermon challenges fathers to show up with grace, strength, and purpose in their families and faith.</p> <p>In this Father’s Day message, we explore what it means to Sit, Walk, and Stand as men of God—rooted in our identity in Christ, living out our calling in love and wisdom, and standing firm in spiritual battle. Drawing from Ephesians 5–6, this sermon challenges fathers to show up with grace, strength, and purpose in their families and faith.</p> In this Father’s Day message, we explore what it means to Sit, Walk, and Stand as men of God—rooted in our identity in Christ, living out our calling in love and wisdom, and standing firm in spiritual battle. Drawing from Ephesians 5–6, this sermon challenges fathers to show up with grace, strength, and purpose in their families and faith.

]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3581 299 47f8c4cb374bd9c368ef42f4af66bf70 no Saints. Our Practice as God’s Masterpiece Ephesians 4-5 Bill Gehm <p>You need to know where you are seated before you can stand.</p> <p>You need to know where you are seated before you can stand.</p> You need to know where you are seated before you can stand.

]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3998 300 cc422100e8f05d9d4dc4e282ae101265 no Saints. God’s Masterpiece Ephesians 2:8-10 Bill Gehm <p>You are His workmanship. A great work of art by God!</p> <p>You are His workmanship. A great work of art by God!</p> You are His workmanship. A great work of art by God!

]]> Sun, 25 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3964 301 3a46ecc63023fbfdfa92333bc42c280b no Saints! The Prayer of Power for Them Ephesians 1:15-23 Bill Gehm <p>The power of prayer is essential for the Body of Christ.</p> <p>The power of prayer is essential for the Body of Christ.</p> The power of prayer is essential for the Body of Christ.

]]> Sun, 18 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3624 302 0f029c3451d452801bd5ad4dcfd65fc5 no Saints! How Did That Happen? Ephesians 1:1-14 Bill Gehm <p>In Christ, we have already been blessed!</p> <p>In Christ, we have already been blessed!</p> In Christ, we have already been blessed!

]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3804 303 3e81a3cb4e9c7c2dfc6b97f97132a7c6 no God, Faithful. 1 Chronicles 28:9-10 Doug M. Gehm <p>Who we trust and who we follow will determine our fate.</p> <p>Who we trust and who we follow will determine our fate.</p> Who we trust and who we follow will determine our fate.

]]> Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3763 304 40023498a4806dff3caff4b34d15ff28 no Don't Leave Your New Life And Walk Again in Your old Life Scott Davey <p>Forging forward in the new life that Christ has given us.</p> <p>Forging forward in the new life that Christ has given us.</p> Forging forward in the new life that Christ has given us.

]]> Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4090 305 14d28b5fa6e5026aab542fd70ff35819 no Count it all Joy Robert Butler <p>Count it all Joy in the Father who gets us through life's trials.</p> <p>Count it all Joy in the Father who gets us through life's trials.</p> Count it all Joy in the Father who gets us through life's trials.

]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2751 306 1d36bf8066b423d73d12f62909455807 no But God 1 Samuel 1 Doug S. Gehm <p>In seasons of discouragement, we can always look to the Word that promises, "But God..."</p> <p>In seasons of discouragement, we can always look to the Word that promises, "But God..."</p> In seasons of discouragement, we can always look to the Word that promises, "But God..."

]]> Sun, 11 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2526 307 ce856ebec623e89b4469de1fbe1e4c8c no The Gospel of Jesus is the Center of Everything Philemon 1-3 Nathan Vainio, Jr. <p>Not just a simple introduction.</p> <p>Not just a simple introduction.</p> Not just a simple introduction.

]]> Sun, 04 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3516 308 45b5fd8561e665251d2087b216b8e172 no Youth Graduation 2025 Nate Vainio <p>Celebrating our high school seniors: A night of prayer, blessing, and commissioning. </p><p><br></p><p>"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…" – Matthew 28:19-20</p><p><br></p> <p>Celebrating our high school seniors: A night of prayer, blessing, and commissioning. </p><p><br></p><p>"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…" – Matthew 28:19-20</p><p><br></p> Celebrating our high school seniors: A night of prayer, blessing, and commissioning.


"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…" – Matthew 28:19-20


]]> Wed, 07 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3879 309 2fd12e1b5bbc8487d8a9bade13fb0618 no God's Good Pleasure Philippians 2:12-18 Nick Castro <p>For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.</p> <p>For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.</p> For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.

]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3879 310 59d77a54ccbf0aac7fcca04019d820f5 no Resurrection Truth... Living Color or Still in Black & White? Luke 18:24-42 Bill Gehm <p>True belief in the resurrection transforms our lives from "black and white" into a world of living color.</p> <p>True belief in the resurrection transforms our lives from "black and white" into a world of living color.</p> True belief in the resurrection transforms our lives from "black and white" into a world of living color.

]]> Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2762 311 326da2e2c071d79152c73b0381c51b4b no Upper Room Service Communion & Foot Washing Bill Gehm <p>The Body of Grace Church as they prepare for Easter Sunday</p> <p>The Body of Grace Church as they prepare for Easter Sunday</p> The Body of Grace Church as they prepare for Easter Sunday

]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4032 312 f061e735abcc7a3d7db1025fbc41ea1f no Don't Give Up Colossians 1:15-23 Doug M. Gehm <p>What does the Bible say to us in times of suffering?</p> <p>What does the Bible say to us in times of suffering?</p> What does the Bible say to us in times of suffering?

]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4116 313 f8f336b9b18f877a9218b5d375699afa no What is the Future of China in Bible Prophecy? Insights from Isaiah & Revelation Joel Rosenberg <p>China's connection to Revelation and Israel.</p> <p>China's connection to Revelation and Israel.</p> China's connection to Revelation and Israel.

]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3891 314 6e1b263fb1160809253def0e48aa84f3 no