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But God. | Sis. Tammy Martin

Sunday, September 13, 2026 | 10:30 AM

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“Look at Me—See What God Has Done”

What do you see when you look at me?

A Sunday-school director. A woman who comes to church and praises the Lord.

But I was not always this person.

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In this powerful and deeply honest testimony, Sis. Tammy Martin shares where she came from, what she experienced, and how God brought her out of addiction, brokenness, abuse, fear, shame, and despair.

She shares her journey from a firefighter struggling with alcoholism and a teacher barely hanging on, to a woman who encountered Jesus in a Tuesday-night revival nearly 16 years ago.

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But God.

He called her out.

He healed her.

He protected her.

He gave her hope and peace.

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A Testimony of Healing & Redemption

Sis. Tammy shares how she came to know God as:

• ​Jehovah-Rapha: The God Who Heals — God who put her broken heart back together.
• ​Jehovah-Jireh: The God Who Provides — God who provided a way out and brought her to Himself.
• ​Jehovah-Shalom: The God of Peace | God who replaced despair with hope and peace.

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Her testimony is a reminder that our past does not have to determine our future when we surrender our broken pieces to God.

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Scriptures Referenced

• ​Luke 8:39
• ​2 Timothy 1:8
• ​Revelation 12:11
• ​Psalm 66:16
• ​Psalm 71:15–18
• ​Psalm 100:3–5
• ​1 Corinthians 6:20
• ​Psalm 25:4–5

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A Word to Every Generation

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To teens and young adults:

Root yourself in God’s Word. Choose godly friendships. Don’t conform to the world. Don’t live on the fence. Choose God now.

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To parents:

Keep coming to church. Raise your children in God’s Word. Be the example they need to see.

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To every believer:

You may still experience fear, grief, pain, and memories of your past. But God still reminds you:

“You are mine.”

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Nothing But the Blood

At the heart of this testimony is a simple confession:

“I am an imperfect person who God saved over and over again. I am His daughter.”

Her story points beyond herself and toward Jesus—the One who saves, heals, delivers, protects, restores, and makes us new.

Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

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Prayer

“Make me to know your ways, O Lord. Teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.”

Lord, heal hearts and lead minds. Help us seek You, follow You, and surrender every broken piece to You.

You are good, and You are worthy of all our praise.

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The Crazy Cycle | Lesson 2: Honor, Boundaries, & Influence | Pastor Nathan Peterson

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | 7 PM

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Scripture References

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Primary: Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1–4

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Other: Proverbs 13:20; Proverbs 4:23

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Overview

Lesson 2 focuses on honoring others, setting wise boundaries, and protecting the influences that shape our hearts. Love is offered to everyone, but not everyone should have equal access to our emotions, decisions, or future. Filtering relationships through Scripture protects our witness and promotes spiritual maturity.

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Main Points

• ​Honor and Obedience in the FamilyGod commands children to obey and honor their parents (Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1–4). Parents should nurture and teach without provoking their children. As children grow, control decreases, but respect and communication should remain. Honor does not mean tolerating abuse; boundaries may be necessary while maintaining respect.

• ​Access, Influence, and Authority“Healthy relationships begin when love is offered freely, but access, influence, and authority are assigned wisely.”

• ​Jesus loved everyone but related differently to the multitudes, the seventy, the twelve, and the inner three. Everyone deserves Christian love, but only some should have deeper influence. Parents, pastors, and godly mentors should influence us more than peers. Human authority remains subject to obedience to God.

• ​Warning Signs of Unhealthy Friendships

• ​Pressure to compromise convictions.

• ​Possessiveness, jealousy, gossip, secrecy, or manipulation.

• ​Punishment when boundaries are established.

• ​Isolation from family, church, or friends.

• ​Inappropriate private messaging or requests for personal information.

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Healthy Boundaries

• ​Physical: Maintain purity, personal space, and safety.
• ​Emotional: Refuse manipulation and be wise about what you share.
• ​Spiritual: Test counsel by Scripture and protect your prayer life.
• ​Digital: Guard photos, messages, online time, and choices.
• ​Proverbs 4:23 reminds us to guard our hearts, because everything flows from them.

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Submission and Discernment

Daniel, Paul, and David demonstrated that submission requires wisdom and discernment. True submission recognizes legitimate authority and its limits. Questioning wrongful conduct is not rebellion when the motive and manner are godly. When unsure, seek wise counsel.

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Developing Convictions in Youth

Young believers are future worship leaders, teachers, pastors, and servants of God. Repeated right responses prepare us for pressure. Fun is good, but should not replace spiritual responsibility. Every age can witness for Jesus; maturity is measured by standing on God’s Word.

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Key Truths

• ​Honor is biblical responsibility, but does not equal approval.

• ​Forgiveness is mandatory; renewed trust is conditional.

• ​The voices you permit today shape tomorrow’s victories or defeats.

• ​Zeal without wisdom can wound.

• ​Digital life is real life—apply holiness standards everywhere.

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Response

• ​Evaluate who influences your life and adjust access when needed.
• ​Establish healthy boundaries.
• ​Honor parents, leaders, and peers.
• ​Seek godly counsel in confusing situations.
• ​Guard your heart through Scripture, prayer, and conviction.
• ​Whatever your age, use this season to witness for Jesus.

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Closing

Pastor Peterson challenged the congregation to stand firmly on Scripture and carry relational responsibility into every environment—home, school, work, and online.

• ​Boundaries, convictions, and honor help believers love boldly and live victoriously.

• ​“Let’s stand on the Word of God and build relationships the right way.

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Before We Build | Pastor Nathan Peterson

Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 11 AM

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Big Idea

Real rebuilding begins inside us—when we sanctify the Lord in our hearts, carry His burden in prayer, and step out trusting that He will supply every resource.

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Overview

After extended worship, Pastor Nathan Peterson turned to 1 Peter 3:15 and the opening chapters of Nehemiah. He urged the church to sanctify the Lord in their hearts—giving God first place so they can answer anyone who asks about their hope.

Using Nehemiah’s story, he showed that walls are not raised with hammers first, but with compassion, repentance, fasting, and prayer. When God is honored this way, He orchestrates authority, materials, and people—even unlikely individuals—to accomplish His purpose.

The message concluded with a call to bring every broken piece to the altar, believe for miracles, and begin rebuilding together.

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Scripture References

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Primary Text

• ​1 Peter 3:15

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Additional References

• ​Nehemiah 1–2
• ​Micah 7:8

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M ain Points

1 | Sanctify the Lord in your heart. God is already holy; the question is whether we give Him His rightful authority in our lives. When distractions and competing desires are removed, our hope becomes evident and our witness becomes clear.

2 | Let compassion give you a burden before you build. Nehemiah’s rebuilding began with concern for broken people and a broken city. True kingdom work is born from compassion.

3 | Answer the burden with prayer, fasting, and repentance. Before Nehemiah approached the king, he wept, fasted, prayed, and confessed. Prayer prepares us for action and positions us to recognize God’s favor.

4 | Step out in faith—God will supply what you need. Nehemiah did not possess the authority or resources to rebuild Jerusalem, but God moved kings, leaders, and others to provide what was necessary. Our responsibility is obedience; God handles the details.

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Application

Lasting change begins by setting God apart in our inner lives. Allow the Holy Spirit to give you compassion for what is broken, then respond with prayer and action.

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This week:

• ​Set aside focused time for prayer and fasting over a burden God has given you.
• ​Confess anything competing with God’s place in your heart.
• ​Join with another believer to pray and act toward a specific rebuilding need.

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Reflection Questions

1 | What currently competes with God’s rightful place in your heart?

2 | What situation or person has stirred compassion within you?

3 | How have prayer and fasting opened doors in your life?

4 | Where might God already be arranging resources and relationships for the work ahead?

5 | What concrete step of rebuilding will you take this week?

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Closing Prayer

Father, we sanctify You in our hearts today. Give us Your compassion for what is broken, courage to repent, and faith to ask for the impossible. Align every resource, relationship, and opportunity with Your purpose. Make us living sacrifices who rebuild for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Don’t Ever Stop | Bro. Mark Taylor

Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 10:30 AM

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Testimony Gathering

Opening Moments

The room was already filled with warmth and expectation before Brother Mark began sharing: “We knew a work was going to be done here.”

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Brother Mark’s Testimony

• ​Brother Mark shared how God has faithfully directed every season of his life—even recent surgeries, relocating, and finding a new church family.
• ​He reflected on childhood memories, including the death of his father in 2008 and the spiritual foundation his father established. During a difficult season when his father had been out of work for 4½ years, God impressed him to write a missionary check. Shortly afterward, seven-year-old Mark received the gift of the Holy Ghost, speaking in tongues.
• ​He also shared how his high-school sweetheart, now his wife of nearly 40 years, first came to church through his father’s bus ministry. During a revival with Brother Arnold, she received the Holy Ghost. “That night changed our whole history.”
• ​Later, a job layoff created an unexpected opportunity for Brother Mark to serve at junior camp. After persistent prayer, his daughter received the Holy Ghost on the final night. His message was simple: Don’t give up.
• ​Brother Mark also shared about a dream involving giants attempting to block God’s promises. The answer came through the truth of Scripture: “Greater is He that’s in us than he that’s in the world.”
• ​When Brother Mark and his family first visited Landmark for a baby dedication, they immediately felt at home. Returning the following week confirmed what they had felt: “We felt something… and it was the same thing.”

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Scripture References

• ​1 John 4:4 — “Greater is He that’s in us than he that’s in the world.”
• ​Isaiah 61:4 — “And they shall build the old waste… repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations.”
• ​Isaiah 61:4 was especially significant, as God confirmed the Scripture twice—first through a phone call from a distant friend and again through Sister Peterson’s sermon later that same day.

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Key Spiritual Insights

• ​God can use setbacks, surgeries, and unexpected seasons to position us for His purpose.
• ​Obedience can open doors to breakthrough: “When you surrender to God, you don’t know what’s going to happen.”
• ​Giants may try to stop God’s promises, but believers must keep moving forward.
• ​The repeated message throughout the testimony was clear: Don’t give up. Don’t ever stop. Just keep going.

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Brother Mark expressed deep gratitude to Brother and Sister Peterson for believing in the calling upon his family.

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Generational Legacy

The testimony revealed a powerful generational thread: a father’s obedience and bus ministry, Mark receiving the Holy Ghost as a child, his wife finding salvation, his children experiencing God, and now a new church family—all connected by the same faithful Spirit of God.

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Pastor’s Closing Remarks

Pastor affirmed the family and their testimony:

“If it doesn’t cost you something, it might not be worth it… we believe that God is doing a great work in your whole family.”

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Prayer Points

• ​Continued healing and strength for Brother Mark following his surgeries.
• ​Protection against anything seeking to hinder the church’s forward movement.
• ​Continued revival in families and for children who have yet to receive the Holy Ghost.
• ​Wisdom and endurance for Brother and Sister Peterson and church leadership as they build and restore what God has called them to establish.

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The Crazy Cycle | Lesson 1: Lifelong Relationship Navigation | Pastor Nathan Peterson

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 7 PM

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The Crazy Cycle: Starting Every Relationship With God First

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Scripture References:

Genesis 2:24; Colossians 2:6–10; Matthew 19:4–6; Matthew 22:37; Romans 12; Galatians 5:22.

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Overview

Pastor Nathan Peterson reframed his lesson as “the crazy cycle,” showing how life and relationships can spin when they are not anchored in Christ. Healthy friendships, dating, marriage, parenting, and legacy all stand or collapse on one foundation: a personal, growing relationship with Jesus. Using Adam’s story, New Testament commands, and practical checkpoints, he called the church to re-establish identity in God and let that identity govern every other connection.

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Main Points

1 | Foundation Before FellowshipHealthy relationships begin with a life properly ordered under God. Adam met God before he met Eve; purpose and boundaries came first. Until identity, purpose, and security are established in Christ, every other relationship rests on shaky ground.

2 | Created in His ImageMen and women both bear God’s image and accountability. Worth is not determined by appearance, income, popularity, achievement, or another person’s approval.

3 | Companionship Completes, But Never Replaces GodMarriage and friendship provide encouragement and support, but no person can supply our identity, salvation, or ultimate security. Warning signs include compromising convictions, neglecting prayer, valuing someone’s voice above Scripture, or feeling you have no identity without them.

4 | Whole and Complete in ChristBelievers are complete in Him. Wholeness is not perfection; it is placing every area of life under Jesus’ authority. We must honestly examine our strengths, immaturities, triggers, and emotional dependencies.

5 | Relational MaturitySpeak truth in love rather than accusation. Do not allow disappointment to make you abandon conviction. Take responsibility for wrong actions. Spirituality is demonstrated by how we treat people when hurt.

6 | Spirit-Led Behaviors Guard the HeartThe fruit of the Spirit provides the relational skill set every believer needs. Love governs our treatment of others; joy keeps circumstances from owning us; peace steadies conflict; patience builds endurance; gentleness shapes speech; goodness purifies motives; faithfulness builds dependability; meekness tames strength; and temperance governs emotions. Jesus’ reminder remains clear: “Without me ye can do nothing.”

7 | Shared Support, Christ as the FoundationPeople can support one another and create structure, but the ground beneath every relationship must still be Christ.

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Key Truths

• ​Relationship with God is the starting point for every other relationship.
• ​Identity in Christ resists the pressure to find worth in romance, popularity, or performance.
• ​Companionship can enhance purpose but cannot substitute for God.
• ​Wholeness in Jesus enables us to receive correction without collapse.
• ​The fruit of the Spirit forms the foundation for healthy relationships.

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Response

Examine whether any person or pursuit has taken God’s place in your life. Re-establish daily prayer and Scripture intake. Practice honest self-assessment, communicate truth with love, and let the fruit of the Spirit guide every interaction.

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Closing

The congregation declared, “I belong to God first. My identity comes from Him.” Pastor Peterson urged everyone—single, married, parent, or grandparent—to step off the crazy cycle by putting Jesus back at the center and walking forward in the confidence that comes from being complete in Him.

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Dropping the Net | Pastor Nathan Peterson

Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 11 AM

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Dropping the Net

Big Idea: Jesus meets us at the end of our own efforts, fills our empty nets, and then calls us to drop them and follow Him completely.

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Overview

In Luke 5, Jesus fills Peter’s nets after a night of failure and then calls him to leave everything and become a “fisher of men.” God often waits until our strength is gone so His power can be seen. One word from Jesus can turn scarcity into overflow, but the greater miracle is the call to forsake all and follow Him. Even after Peter denied Jesus and returned to fishing in John 21, Jesus provided, restored him, and repeated the call. The message ended with an altar invitation to repent, be baptized in Jesus’ name, receive the Holy Spirit, and live completely for God’s kingdom.

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Key Scripture

• ​ Luke 5:1–11 — Jesus fills empty nets and calls Peter to follow Him.
• ​ John 21 — Jesus repeats the miracle and restores Peter after failure.
• ​ Matthew 6:33 — Seek God’s kingdom first, and He will supply every need.

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Main Points

1. ​ Jesus steps into our boat when our nets are empty. Peter worked all night without a catch. Our own stubborn effort can leave us exhausted and fruitless, but God often chooses the moment we are “done” to reveal Himself.
2. ​ Obedience to one word releases miraculous provision.“Launch out into the deep” turned failure into abundance. The overflowing catch proved Jesus controls the very resources we chase.
3. ​ The greater miracle is the call to drop the nets.Peter left a boatload of success because the real treasure was following Jesus. Dropping the net means laying down identity, security, and personal agenda to seek first the kingdom.
4. ​ Failure does not cancel the call.Peter denied Jesus and returned to fishing, yet Jesus met him with breakfast already prepared (John 21). “Do you love Me?” became a question of restoration and recommissioning.
5. ​ Today’s response: surrender and follow.Repent, be baptized in Jesus’ name, receive the Holy Spirit, and enter ongoing discipleship. The church stands ready to walk with anyone willing to “drop the net.”

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Application

Head: Recognize that your best effort cannot produce what one word from Jesus can.

Heart: Let His love silence the voice saying you are disqualified; the call still stands.

Hands: Come to Jesus in prayer, lay down your “nets,” and take your next step of obedience—baptism, Bible study, serving, or sharing your testimony. Replace self-driven goals with kingdom priorities.

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Reflection Questions

• ​Where are you still “toiling all night” in your own strength?

• ​What net—career, habit, relationship, or image—is hardest to drop?

• ​How has Jesus already proven He can provide for you?

• ​What keeps you from believing the call is still yours after past failures?

• ​What step can you take this week to seek the kingdom first?

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Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You for stepping into the emptiness of our lives. We confess that our own nets come up dry, and we choose today to drop them and follow You. Fill us with Your Spirit, restore us where we have failed, and make us fishers of people for Your glory. Amen.

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Our God Can Do Anything! | Bro. Mark Taylor

Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 10:30 AM

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“God Has Been Faithful”

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Opening Moments

• ​Pastor welcomed “Brother Mark” and urged him to “come in and inspire us with the word.”
• ​ The congregation affirmed: “God is good… There’s no one like our God.”
• ​ The atmosphere was expectant and worship-soaked, with hearts already lifting praise before the formal service began.

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Testimony — Brother Mark

Setting & Life Context

New to the congregation (only three months), yet already senses “something that’s hot… something God is doing in this church.”

A longtime believer who travels a distance each week to attend.

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Key Turning Points & Miracles

• ​Mark developed a habit of slipping into an empty Sunday-school room “just to pray… let God do what He’s best at.”

• ​During one prayer time, 2 Chronicles 7:14-16 leapt off the page: “My eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.”

• ​In 2014, following a cornea transplant, he woke in recovery loudly quoting John 3:16-17. A nurse heard every word, and Mark told her, “Jesus loves you.”

• ​ His medical journey included “two cataracts, two cornea transplants, a glaucoma filter, diabetes, CPAP, hernia repair,” and a moment when “the doctors couldn’t get me woke up, but God did.”

• ​ After a five-year battle for Social Security disability, the settlement arrived “eight days after we first stood in this church,” making regular attendance possible despite the travel costs.

• ​ His current testimony: “Sister Jerry and I are in better shape than we’ve ever been, because it’s God that’s moved.”

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Scriptures Referenced

• ​2 Chronicles 7:14-16
• ​John 3:16-17
• ​ 1 John 3:1 — “Behold, what manner of love…”

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Spiritual Insights & Emotions

• ​ God has no opposite; even the enemy’s plans “cross His desk” first.

• ​ The Lord delights in the praises rising in this sanctuary, and our worship invites His action.

• ​ Mark expressed gratitude to Brother & Sister Peterson for their steadfast service: “You don’t go to churches all the time and feel what you’re feeling in this church.”

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Holy-Spirit Highlights

• ​ God’s perpetual presence: His “eyes and heart” are fixed on this house.

• ​ Healing and provision: Sight was restored, finances were released, and faith was strengthened.

• ​ Testimony became evangelism: Scripture was declared aloud in a hospital recovery room.

• ​ Endurance: A five-year legal struggle ended the very week Mark stepped into this fellowship.

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Prayer Points & Next Steps

• ​ Continued healing and strength for Brother Mark and Sister Jerry.

• ​ A deeper outpouring of God’s presence as the church maintains its rhythm of worship, fasting, and prayer.

• ​ Blessing over Brother & Sister Peterson’s ongoing leadership.• Courage for every member “going through something” to “hold on to Jesus” until He reveals Himself.

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Closing Blessing

“God bless you.”

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Landmark’s Four Pillars | Pastor Nathan Peterson

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 7 PM

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Four Pillars for a Strong Church Life

Church is not a spectator event but a family living out the gospel together. Pastor Nathan Peterson presents four pillars that keep believers healthy and churches strong: obeying the gospel, gathering faithfully, giving faithfully, and guarding our words.

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1 | Obey the Simple Gospel

Acts 2 shows believers responding through repentance, baptism in Jesus’ name, and receiving the Holy Ghost—and that pattern still stands today.

Faith requires action.

Repentance means turning around.

Baptism represents obedience and being buried with Christ (Romans 6:3-4).

The Holy Ghost empowers victorious living.

Acts 19 shows people who believed but had not received the Holy Ghost. Many enter Pentecostal services unfamiliar with Him yet leave changed when they welcome His presence.

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2 | Faithful Church Attendance

Hebrews 10:25 commands believers not to forsake assembling together.

Being present brings joy, strength, fellowship, and protection. The early church continued in doctrine, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. Church is relationship—not merely checking a name off a roll.

We cannot fulfill our kingdom purpose while living in isolation.

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3 | Faithful in Tithes and Offerings

Giving is worship. Malachi 3:10, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, and Proverbs 3:9 call us to honor God with what He has given us.

The tithe is His portion; an offering expresses love beyond the tithe. The widow’s two mites show that God looks at the heart, not merely the amount.

Giving frees our hearts from the love of money while supporting ministry, outreach, and missions.

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4 | Refraining from Gossip

Proverbs 16:27 compares destructive speech to scorching fire. James describes the tongue as a spark that can set a forest ablaze.

Gossip creates suspicion, division, and wounded believers. Kingdom speech should build, bless, reconcile, and protect unity.

Discipleship focuses not only on what to avoid but on what to do: “Follow me, and I will make you a fisher of men.”

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Key Truths

• ​ The Acts 2 pattern remains God’s gospel pattern.
• ​ Your presence strengthens you and the body.
• ​ Giving is worship and releases blessing.
• ​ Mature believers choose life-giving speech.
• ​ A healthy church grows when every member accepts responsibility.

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Our Response

• ​Obey the full gospel pattern.
• ​Prioritize Sunday and mid-week gatherings.
• ​Begin tithing with your next income and prayerfully consider an offering.
• ​Refuse gossip; redirect conversations toward prayer, restoration, and encouragement.
• ​Find a place to serve.

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Closing

Belonging to God’s family is a gift carrying responsibility. When believers embrace these pillars, the church becomes the unified witness Jesus intended.

A low-drama, high-commitment church can shine His light and bring many home.

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Prayer

The pastor prayed that God would seal these principles in every heart, increase faith, strengthen the struggling, and make His Word “daily bread” for every step.

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Now, According to the Word | Bro. Tim Waits

Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 11 AM

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Now Is the Time

Big Idea: God is ready to reveal His power right now through believers who hold fast to His Word and step out in faith.

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Overview

Despite the chaos in the world, this is the greatest hour for the Church. God is waiting for His people to act today. From Aaron’s rod that budded, the message showed that God can bring life and fruitfulness out of what looks dead and useless—overnight. When we speak and live the unaltered apostolic doctrine, God gives authority, performs miracles, and fulfills promises once thought impossible. The call is to raise expectations, quit delaying obedience, and seize the moment.

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Key Scripture

• ​Numbers 17 — God makes a dead stick blossom to confirm His chosen servants.
• ​Ephesians 3:20 — God can do exceedingly, abundantly above all we ask or think through His power in us.
• ​Habakkuk 1:5 — God will work a wonder in our days that we would scarcely believe.
• ​Acts 2:42 — Steadfast devotion to the apostles’ doctrine brings lasting spiritual authority.

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Main Points

1 | We are living in the Church’s greatest moment.

• ​Growth—from library Bible studies to a flourishing congregation—proves God is moving.

2 | God is waiting for us to act, not the other way around.

• ​Early in Moses’ ministry “the LORD spake,” but eventually “the LORD did according to the word of Moses” (Exodus 8:13 ↗).
• ​ Prayer must be matched with obedience; miracles follow when we speak and act in faith.

3 | Aaron’s budding rod: a picture of instant, unexpected fruitfulness.

• ​Each tribe laid a dry, lifeless walking stick before the Lord; only Aaron’s blossomed overnight.• What seems dead—ministries, families, prodigals—can bloom suddenly in God’s presence.

4 | Apostolic authority belongs to those who keep the whole doctrine.

• ​Aaron was chosen because he spoke all the words God gave without alteration.
• ​ Romans 16:17, Ephesians 4:14, 1 Timothy 1:3, and 4:16 stress guarding pure doctrine.
• ​ Holding the line on repentance, baptism in Jesus’ name, and Spirit-filled living releases power.

5 | Raise your expectations and seize “now.”

• ​God is doing a new thing today.• Pray boldly, testify, and act immediately—fast, witness, or step into a dormant calling.

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Application

Stop waiting. Believe God’s promise, speak it, and act on it today—so dead sticks in your life can bloom.

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Head

Scripture promises God can work “exceedingly abundantly” through you right now.

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Heart

Let faith replace discouragement.

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Hands

• ​Place one “dead stick” (a stalled ministry, strained relationship, or personal calling) before God in focused prayer this week.
• ​Share a testimony of God’s faithfulness with someone outside church.
• ​ Begin one delayed act of obedience—fasting, Bible study, or public witness.

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Reflection Questions

• ​What area of your life feels like Aaron’s dry rod?
• ​ How may God be waiting on you?
• ​ Which part of the apostolic doctrine is hardest to stand for publicly?
• ​ When has God answered “exceedingly, abundantly” beyond what you asked? What did it teach you?
• ​ What step can you take this week?

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Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You for choosing to work through ordinary people like us. We place every dry area of our lives before You and ask You to breathe new life into them. Give us courage to hold fast to Your Word, faith to speak what You promise, and obedience to act today. Let Your power be seen in us so that many will know that You are alive and working now. In Your mighty name, amen.

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Jesus, the Ultimate Banker | Bro. Allen Parlier

Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 10:30 AM

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Opening Moments

• ​Pastor welcomed everyone with, “Praise the Lord… grab a coffee, grab a donut.”
• ​The atmosphere was filled with joyful conversation, fresh coffee, and donuts disappearing quickly.
• ​Pastor introduced Bro. Allen Parlier and invited him to share what the Lord was doing in his life.
• ​The congregation stood as Bro. Allen read Galatians 6:7–10 aloud.

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Testimony

Life Context

• ​Bro. Allen served in the Air Force as an in-flight refueler but described himself as someone who was “running away from God.”
• ​His life included two arrests, drugs, alcohol rehabilitation, and three days in a mental-health ward.
• ​He eventually medically retired with an 80% disability rating, and his VA benefits became his safety net.

Turning Points & Miracles

• ​His praying sister and brother-in-law, who is now his pastor, were planting a church in Parsons, Kansas.
• ​One night, while high on marijuana and sleeping on the church couch, Allen heard the Lord say, “Allen, I need you to stop running. I need you to come home.”
• ​He immediately became sober, was filled with the Holy Ghost, and began speaking in tongues.
• ​He described his surrender as a transaction: “God, here’s my life for whatever You want to give me.”
• ​His VA benefits increase was approved in only three days, resulting in $12,000 in back pay and an additional $2,000 per month.
• ​After being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, he testified, “I don’t have it anymore in Jesus’ name.”
• ​He married his wife, Brooklyn, two months ago.
• ​He also testified that his atheist sister was baptized and filled with the Spirit at the Iowa District Convention.

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Scriptures Referenced

• ​Galatians 6:7–10 — Sowing and reaping
• ​Psalm — “Today is the day that God has made.”
• ​John 14:12 — “He who believes in Me… greater works than these he will do.”

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Spiritual Insights

• ​Weariness is “a process,” but every day is a new day.
• ​God has enough power, joy, promise, and purpose for anyone who will stop running and come home.
• ​The church was challenged to make a “transaction” of faith during worship and the baptisms that would follow.

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Holy-Spirit Highlights

• ​A prodigal experienced instant sobriety and was filled with the Holy Ghost on a church couch.
• ​The repeated promise was that what we sow in service to God, He will reward.
• ​The testimony of the accelerated VA approval stirred faith for financial miracles.
• ​The congregation was reminded, “Jesus Christ will be your friend… there is enough room.”
• ​Pastor responded with excitement: “Man, I feel like preaching… we’re going to have church, hallelujah.”

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Prayer Points & Next Steps

• ​Pray for those who are tired, weary, or running from God to come home today.
• ​Expect a Holy-Ghost outpouring and baptisms in the service that follows.
• ​Believe God for healing in minds and bodies, including freedom from addictions and mental-health struggles.
• ​Pray for financial provision for those in need, trusting God as the provider.
• ​Pray for young people to rise as soul-winners and worshipers.

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