Have you heard the phrase, “The things of this world are temporary”? If not, then you need to get out more, but chances are good you’ve heard a version of it. But have you applied it to everything of this world? Today Pastor Terry takes this idea a step further with an example from Isaiah that illustrates how man built and worshiped his own gods. They were made of scraps and leftover materials and did not last. The religions of man are temporary! There is only one God, one religion, and one promise!

Who do you turn to when you need advice or help? If you always turn to God in prayer, then you’re ahead of the pack! It would be nice if that were always the case, but how often do you look to your own ability or reach out to a friend to help? All too often prayer seems to be the last thing on the list. Today Pastor Terry even challenges those in leadership to seek God first and ask for direction. Can you imagine a world where everyone was encouraged to pray for guidance and wisdom before taking action?

Have you ever been challenged or criticized for your faith? Some people will use the tiniest things against you as if the smallest detail can somehow disprove the overwhelming evidence of God. Today Pastor Terry describes what it was like for the early church and its believers. It was even more common then to belittle and refuse the word of God. Much like today, the people wanted proof! They seemed unwilling to accept anything they didn’t see firsthand. Isn’t it funny how some things never change?

Today Pastor Terry teaches on the sensitive subject of death. It’s never an easy topic to discuss, but hopefully, you will find his commentary uplifting. Really…he explains that what is waiting for you is so much better - there is nothing to mourn. Almost everyone has experienced loss in some way, and many have even dealt with death. For those who can truly say they believe in the one true God, they have peace in the knowledge that the eternal life God promised was given and is waiting for them as well. 

Have you ever thought about what it will be like as your soul moves from death to new life in Heaven someday? Maybe you have an idea of what that will be like, but today Pastor Terry offers a second opinion. He describes a highway that requires a ticket to enter. He says the highway takes you to your place in Heaven, but without a validated ticket, you will be sent back in the other direction. He goes on to explain how to get your ticket validated. Hopefully, the answer doesn’t surprise you.

Where do you get your news from? There is no shortage of media outlets these days, and it seems everyone is trying new and interesting ways to deliver information to you. It’s harder now than ever before to know what you can trust and what’s being broadcast just for ratings. Today Pastor Terry reads scripture that speaks to this very problem. Not only are you called to be discerning in what you believe, but the “nations of the world” are called to align on a single source of truth. Truth in our Living God.

Do you know anyone that thinks being a Christian is too hard? If you know anyone like that or have found yourself feeling that way in the past, then today’s message from Pastor Terry is for you! You see, it all comes down to one simple rule - the golden rule, that you learned as a child. That rule has never changed, even though it may have gotten harder to follow over the years. Learn to see through the problems you face each day to reveal the people who are on the other side who need to receive your kindness.

“Let the ways of the world and the things of the world die!” Pastor Terry is speaking plainly and from the heart today. He brings truth from God’s word that might hit a little too close to home for some of you. If you find yourself feeling convicted by these words, then use that as a reminder to stop whatever you’re doing and spend some time in prayer. You will find that as you pay more attention to these nudges in your life, your relationship with God, and everyone else, will grow deeper and stronger.

You know that moment when you go from total confusion to a clear understanding of something? You probably know it as an “ah-ha” moment. You go from looking at a situation or a project in distorted low-resolution to seeing it in full HD in the blink of an eye. Today Pastor Terry speaks about your growth in faith this way. When you accepted Christ you were not only born again, but your eyes were opened to God’s grace and mercy. You were no longer seeing His goodness distorted but rather in full HD and brilliant color! 

There has been a lot of discussion about heaven and hell for many years. Most people, whether they attend church or not, have heard a ‘fire and brimstone’ message in their lifetime. If you were to ask some of the people you work with and those in your social circles, many of them would say they do not believe in a literal heaven or a literal hell. In his message today, Pastor Terry gives several explanations of what happens to us when we die, and what the Bible says about heaven and a literal hell.