November 2, 2025 - Sunday AM Sermon

360 Degree Gratitude: "Upward" (Psalm 103)

Neal Pollard 

This Psalm Challenges Us To…  

III. ________________ UP (15-18) 

Duration 34:46

November 02, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class

In this episode Jeremy continues a quarter-long study in the Gospel of John and takes a focused look at John 3:16–21, building on Phil’s earlier verse-by-verse treatment. Through scripture references across the New Testament (John, Matthew, Colossians, Romans, Hebrews, Titus, Ephesians and more) the message explores who Jesus is — God’s only Son, Lord and God, the Light, our Hope, the Source of Life, Friend, Judge, the Author and Finisher of our faith, and our Savior.

The episode mixes theological exposition with practical application: it distinguishes hope in Jesus from mere wishful thinking, explains why Jesus is not a rubber-stamp for our choices, and emphasizes obedience and daily practice as evidence that “Jesus is our life.” The speaker uses relatable examples and stories (including a testimony about prayer and work, a showing-cows analogy, and a race/pacer metaphor) to illustrate assurance, judgment, and Christian living.

Listeners will hear brief contributions from others in the room — references to the earlier presenter, the speaker’s daughters who describe what Jesus means to them, and input from congregants — which highlight how different ages and backgrounds describe Jesus while underscoring that He is the same for all.

Key takeaways: recognize Jesus as both Lord and God rather than a figure who merely approves our choices; place confident assurance (not wishful thinking) in the hope Jesus provides; live out faith by practicing what you preach; cherish Jesus as a personal friend who laid down His life; remember that He will be the judge who knows us; and center your life on Christ, the author and finisher of faith. The episode concludes with a call to fill in the blank — who is Jesus to you — and to let that answer shape how you live.

Duration 42:19

September 17, 2025 - Wednesday PM Bible Class

In this episode Chris continues a study of the prison epistles, focusing on Ephesians (with occasional cross-references to Colossians, Romans, Revelation, 1 Peter, and 1 Corinthians). The session reviews chapter 1 and then works through the rich teaching of chapter 2. Topics include the book’s major themes: spiritual blessings "in Christ," the centrality and importance of the church, unity between Jews and Gentiles, and a careful look at predestination.

The speaker examines Ephesians 1:3–14 as a catalog of spiritual blessings (holiness, adoption, grace, redemption, forgiveness, sealing by the Spirit, and the guaranteed inheritance). He contrasts the believers’ present status in Christ with their prior condition "dead in trespasses and sins," walking according to the course of the world, and being "children of wrath." Biblical parallels are drawn to Romans 5 and Colossians 2 to explain God’s love, justification, and how baptism connects believers to Christ’s death and resurrection.

A major focus is Ephesians 2’s diagnosis of humanity outside Christ followed by God’s intervention: "But God, who is rich in mercy... made us alive together with Christ by grace you have been saved." The episode emphasizes salvation by grace through faith, clarifies the relationship between faith and works (faith that is alive produces works), and explains that good works are the expected fruit of salvation rather than the means to earn it.

The discussion highlights the breaking down of the middle wall of partition between Jew and Gentile, showing how Christ’s death creates one new humanity and brings Gentiles near by the blood of Christ. The church is presented as the household/temple of God, built on the foundation of apostles and prophets with Jesus as the chief cornerstone—living stones fitted together for God’s dwelling by the Spirit.

Listeners hear scripture readings, brief audience interaction and questions, and practical application points: remember where you once were, appreciate God’s mercy, live out the good works prepared for believers, and recognize the church’s unity and spiritual significance. The episode closes with reminders about baptism, reconciliation through Christ, and the ongoing importance of the church as God’s family and temple.

Duration 36:23

October 26, 2025 - Sunday PM Sermon

Join Hiram and Neil for a thoughtful question-and-answer session tackling tough theological and practical questions from attendees. Hiram and Neil examine ways to help others see the Bible’s reliability. They encourage listeners to read Scripture for themselves and test its claims.

Questions:

Duration 47:42

October 26, 2025 - Sunday AM Sermon

Jesus’ 7 Keys to the Christian Life 

Duration 29:04

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Duration 43:36

Glorifying_God_in_the_Church.pdf

Duration 43:30

Duration 32:27

October 26, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class

This episode explores the crucial role women played as faith witnesses in the Gospel of John. Building on last week’s look at abiding and the true vine, the speaker leads a class discussion that defines what a witness is in biblical terms, contrasts eyewitness testimony with being a faith witness today, and highlights how words, actions, and lifestyle communicate the gospel.

The episode walks through three extended Johannine encounters: the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4), Mary and Martha with the raising of Lazarus (John 11), and Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb (John 20). Each story is read and unpacked to show how women’s testimony prompted belief, catalyzed community transformation, and demonstrated devotion—often despite marginalization, grief, or personal imperfection.

Class participants and references include the session’s teacher and contributions from classmates (Jeremy, Phil, Tim, Nell and others are mentioned), with connections to broader New Testament examples (Luke 8’s group of women followers, Acts 1:8 and Acts 8’s Samaritan harvest, Romans 16:1 on Phoebe, Acts 9’s Tabitha/Dorcas, and Mark 15’s women at the cross). Barrett emphasizes the “trickle-down” effect of witness—how one person’s testimony can prepare a community for later ministry.

Key takeaways include practical and theological lessons: faith witnessing is shown through integrity, sacrificial love, and consistent daily living; believers can and should share the gospel boldly but graciously; grief and failure don’t disqualify someone from witnessing; worshipful devotion points others to Christ; and God often uses the unexpected and imperfect to accomplish his work. The episode closes with concrete suggestions for being a faithful witness at work, in community, and in difficult moments, and a reminder that ordinary lives can have extraordinary, long-term spiritual impact.

Duration 42:28

October 19, 2025 - Sunday PM Sermon

The Lord’s Church Is Built by Christ (Matt. 16:13-19) 

Neal Pollard 

Duration 37:54