Sunday Morning's at PCC

Have you struggled to do the right thing? Most of us have good intentions and plan on doing the right thing, but there are times that no matter how hard we try we do the wrong thing. Then we try to avoid doing the wrong thing and that his exactly what we do. Paul in Romans 7 knew this condition well as he experienced it himself. But there is hope and it is the transformation of the heart which guides our way of life.

Today, we hear a lot about the health of one’s heart. We measure cholesterol, triglycerides, heart rate, heart beat, and so on to determine heart health. The fact is, we have many ways of determining the health of our human heart, but how do we perform an appropriate evaluation of the spiritual heart.

Over the next few weeks, I would like to talk about the spiritual heart and how we can be assured that our spiritual hearts are in good shape. So, how do we measure the health of our heart? How do we know when we are healthy? These and other questions will be addressed during this series. To understand this process, let me make a few comments that will point us in the right direction as we have this conversation.

Ray Delano presents a Biblical approach to overcoming temptation. This message will encourage and give up hope in your life.

In this message we explore the benefits of sharing our testimony. We all have a story and these stories serve to build our faith, encourage others, and honor God. Our story is a praise to the power of Christ to redeem us and direct our steps.

Miranda, Hector, and Ingrid share their stories and the power of God's grace to help them navigate life issues. These stories will encourage you and build your faith. Enjoy!

When we think of peace, we often think of a cessation of conflict and war. But, when we review what Biblical peace is, we find that it is more than a cessation from problems and conflict, it is completeness and wholeness within. This message explores that idea and challenges us to be united with Him, because from Him flows real peace.

In life, what brings you the most joy? What ignites your heart with passion? I am sure that if we polled this room we would most likely get all sorts of answers and responses. I am sure that some would say their kids or grandkids bring the joy. Some would say a specific trip they have enjoyed. Others would say a certain meal or a dessert would bring joy. Still others would say sitting before a fire with a good book brings them the most joy. The fact is each of us has a different opinion as to what would bring us joy. This morning, I propose, however, that the greatest doorway to joy is a personal relationship with Christ. It does not matter what specific items or events bring joy, if those things are not founded in a relationship in Christ.

In John 3:16 we find that God so loved the world. This is an amazing proposition since for all practical purposes we did not deserve His love but He loved us any way. He came to model the best kind of love of all. In the Scripture we find this is an Agape love which means that the love given is not based on the one receiving the love but it is based in the one giving the love. Do you feel unloved and rejected today, if so, this message will inspire you to receive His love.

The wise men journeyed to Bethlehem with one thing in mind, but they left Bethlehem with a different impression. They went looking for a king, but found a child. They wanted a warrior, but found a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes. This little baby would have more to offer than they could ever imagine. Through Him they found hope, love, joy, and peace. Today, we too can find hope, love, joy, and peace through Him. As the wise men did, we can and should look to the light that shines into the darkness.

Jesus encountered ten lepers. He spoke to the lepers and sent them to the priest to be proclaimed clean. This was the custom of the day with anyone who had leprosy. While the ten were healed, one leper returned to give thanks and to worship Jesus for the answer to prayer. Because of his grateful heart, this leper was not only healed physically but he was also healed spiritually. A grateful heart makes all of the difference in the world. So, how is your heart?