"The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul." - Psalm 23:1-2

Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He is the only way to eternal life. He protects us and prevents the evil one from destroying us. He has your back.

Sunday Sermon based in Genesis 17. Pastor Phillip digs into the testimony of Abraham and the reality that God will ALWAYS accomplish HIS plan. No matter what we may do to try and help Him along, He will always do what He has promised us.  He made a covenant...and He will not break it. 

"In Him you were also circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ." - Colossians 2:11

"As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother's womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things." - Ecclesiastes 11:5

Change happens in our lives, and as it would seem most of us have the same problem: We don't like it. We want security. The best security we can find is in Christ Jesus Himself. 

"When Jesus spoke again to the people, He said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." - John 8:12

In the beginning God commanded, "Let there be light." Light happened. God is light and He is the light of our lives today. Are you seeking to shine the light of Christ to those around you?

For us to succeed in life we must keep our eyes on Jesus. Through the ups and downs we can find the strength to endure in the hope of Christ.

"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

"Jesus wept." - John 11:35

Tears can be holy. Tears are sometimes needed. Why are we so afraid to show our emotions? Why do we feel we need to apologize when we do?

"They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers." - Acts 1:14

Prayer is important in healing. Praying for and with others is also important in our healing. Are you seeking brothers and sisters in Christ to pray and fellowship with?

If you've been hurt, it is easy to build walls. Walls prevent more hurt. But, walls also keep people out. Some people are safe, so to speak, and those can be helpful in our times of hurt, as long as we use discernment in letting them in. 

"Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God." - Psalm 20:7

Sunday Sermon based in Genesis 16. Pastor Phillip takes a look at the unavoidable questions we sometimes face in our lives, especially when the world views us as different. Do you feel unloved? Unwanted? Unattached? Unasked? 

So did Hagar. 

Forgiveness is important to our walk. If we hold a grudge, we are the ones that suffer the consequences. Grudges produce bitterness within us that will bleed over into every other aspect of our lives.

"If you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." - Matthew 6:15