The treasures of this world are fleeting and temporary, yet we pursue them with a passion. We are willing to bring stress in our lives, conflict in our relationships, and financial hardships into our families all for something that in a short time will either waste away or we will lose interest in it. How the flesh craves temporary gratification! The scriptures tell us to not lay up for ourselves treasures upon earth but rather treasures in Heaven. In this message Brother Luke takes a closer look at what that really means.

08.03.25.The.Great.Purple.Shirt.Luke.Hagler

How does the gospel bring deliverance to us? Does it deliver us from being hell-bound to heaven-bound? Or is it another kind of deliverance? In this message, Elder Buddy Abernathy, pastor of Blooming Grove PBC, addresses the subject of how the gospel delivers born-again children of God according to the scripture.

07.23.25.Gospel.Deliverance.Buddy.Abernathy

A well-known verse is “Seek Ye First” the kingdom of God and other “things” will be added to you. When this was written, the things on the minds of the people were food, drink and clothing. These things are not really an issue for us today. So, what are the things today that might get in the way of seeking first the kingdom? In this message, I look at this question.

07.20.25.Seek.Ye.First.Tim.McCool

In several places in the Bible, Jesus tells people to look at the scriptures of the Old Testament and see how they pointed to himself. In this message Brother Luke looks at some of the powerful and impactive Old Testament accounts, that carry glorious figures of a greater image that was to come – Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

07.20.25.Types.and.Shadows.Luke.Hagler

Great sports teams are set apart by championships. Great athletes by their stats. Great people are set apart by their accomplishments. Various denominations are set apart by styles of worship. But the church of God was to be set apart by one unique characteristic – God’s word. In a final public prayer before He went to the cross, Jesus asked His Father to bless His church to be unique by embracing His word.

07.13.25.Set.Apart.by.the.Word.Tim.McCool

Is the nation of Israel in the Middle East today, the actual Old Testament chosen nation of Israel? In this message, I look at this important question.

07.09.25.Israel.Tim.McCool

Recently our church family suffered a great loss. Brother Spencer Shirley, Age 19, passed away a few weeks ago. The funeral service was attended by close to 500 people, which was a wonderful testimony to his life and influence. At the request of the family, I am sharing the funeral service and the testimonials that followed the conclusion of the funeral. Our prayer is that it will bring encouragement to those who may be struggling with loss.

06.19.25.Spencer.Shirley.Funeral.Service.and.Family.Testimonials

The 4th of the 10 commandments was quite different than the others. Instead of a “do this” or “don’t do that” directive, it instructed the people to remember something. In this message, I look at the meaning of the sabbath, and how it was to be remembered.

07.06.25.Remember.the.Sabbath.Tim.McCool

Imagine standing before God and he asks us on what merit are we worthy to enter into Heaven. What would we say? Would we plead our case by telling of our good works or nationality? Would we tell him of our belief or repentance? In this message Brother Luke looks at things that are commonly believed to be the keys to being worthy of Heaven. Looking at scripture to show how nothing can justify us in the sight of God, he looks at actually does permit us to stand before God one day. It is only by the unmerited favor (grace) of God and through the righteousness of the sacrifice of His Son, that we will be deemed worthy to enter into His eternal kingdom.

07.06.25.On.What.Merit.Luke.Hagler

The Lord views His church in very unique and specific ways – like a body, like a family, as a bride. In this message, I look at the family aspect of God’s view of His church. Is it even possible to interact as the church of God if we are not embracing the family dynamic? Is our church too large for this to be possible? Do we take the time to know our church brothers and sisters like we do our family? In this message, I look at this important church dynamic.

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