Our society has developed its own set of rules and values, based on what makes a person ‘feel good.’ We have churches and places of worship that have adopted this same persuasive style, by preaching and teaching what they think people want to hear, not a message driven by the Spirit of God. Today, Pastor Terry talks about how Old Testament people didn’t want to hear the things of the Spirit, much like people in our society today. Their ‘itching ears’ wanted to hear what they wanted to hear.

There has been a popular trend in our society to live life with a mentality of, “I follow my own rules, and make my own set of values.” That’s much like the attitude of the Israelites in Old Testament times. They made up their own philosophies and rules, rather than seeking the standard of God’s ways. Today, Pastor Terry uses several examples to demonstrate the downfall of disregarding God’s standards, as a guide for our lives. By ignoring His ways, the outcome is that you’ll have all kinds of serious problems. 

When we hear the word peace used in a statement, many different things pop into our minds. There’s a statement about, “I just want world peace.” We hear about having “peace of mind.” There are several other statements about “peace.” However, real peace is a fruit of the Spirit, and it’s a peace that is beyond anything we know how to express. Today, Pastor Terry explains how God has ordained peace for all of us. He wants us to walk in peace. Jesus said, “I came to give life more abundantly.”

Everyone wonders about the future and what lies ahead. What will happen tomorrow, next week, next month? What will tomorrow bring? Is there anything after death, or just a big emptiness? Is what we have and know today all there is? Man has come up with all sorts of answers to these questions. But, nothing he has created turns out to be a solution. Today, Pastor Terry explains to us what the Scriptures say about what tomorrow brings, and the fact that Jesus took away the sting of death.

Oftentimes as Christians, we regularly face giants and obstacles in life that feel huge and impossible to face alone. But take heart, because as believers in the Lord, we can stand in the power and authority of the omnipotent God! In today’s message, Pastor Terry will encourage you to remember that with God all things are possible! When things get difficult in your life all you must do is turn to the Father and He’ll welcome you with open arms! When we stand with God, who can stand against us?

Have you ever done something or accomplished some big task and everyone wanted to celebrate you? It makes us feel good when people acknowledge our accomplishment, though our pride can make us feel too good, and can put God on the sidelines of our lives. In today’s message, Pastor Terry will share what the Bible says about this. Being humble in the eyes of God is the balance of pride. The Lord will honor and strengthen you when you give Him all the glory that He rightfully deserves!

There are many different seasons in our lives that are difficult for us. These things that we battle on a daily basis burden us and make us feel far from God. As you face these challenging moments, you should consider that God may be using them to teach you… maybe to bring you closer to the Father than ever before. In today’s message, Pastor Terry will encourage you to pursue the Lord in those troubling moments. When life feels impossible, look to the Lord and seek His peace through prayer and worship.

Sometimes in our lives, it’s easy to get distracted from God and the path he has set out for us. As Christians, it is SO important to remember why God set His laws in place and why He wants us to follow them. The Lord not only knows what’s best for us, but He wants us to have a good life… fully dedicated to Him! In today’s message, Pastor Terry will encourage you to remember the weight of the Word of God. Living a life devoted to walking in the way of Jesus can only come through following His Word.

When we turn to God, we find the peace that exceeds all understanding. In God, we see a joy that cannot be found nor taken away. But how can we hear what God is telling us when the noise of this world is loud? Through His word the Bible. We find unconditional love through Jesus Christ when we heed what His Word says. Today, Pastor Terry continues through the book of Isaiah. Pastor Terry reminds us that when we want to hear God, we must turn to His Word and listen to what God has to Say. 

Do you go through struggles that leave you feeling lost or uncertain? Perhaps you’re running away from your past or a situation that you’d rather avoid. There’s an answer to that feeling. In the Bible, the book of Isaiah says in chapter 45 verse 22 “Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other”. Today, Pastor Terry speaks from the Book of Isaiah and he reflects on today’s world- reminding you, that you should turn to God now in a time of peace, not just in times of peril.