Psalm 149 calls for praise of God’s victory and deliverance, transitioning from joyous celebration to a call for vengeance against nations and peoples. This shift highlights the tension between praising God and the world’s opposition to such praise. To praise God is to reject the world’s values and face its resistance, but this is a necessary and worthwhile endeavor.

Pastor Whit's sermon uses the metaphor of a victory parade to illustrate the dual nature of God’s presence from Corinthians. For believers, God’s victory brings joy and celebration, but for those who reject Him, it brings judgment and sorrow. His sermon emphasizes the importance of genuine faith and bearing good fruit, urging believers to embrace their role in God’s victory and to celebrate His sacrifice. Listen in...

We finished our Amos series, covering chapters 8 and 9. Amos warns the people of Israel about their empty worship and misplaced trust, leading them to reject God. Despite repeated warnings and visions, they refuse to change, prompting God’s ultimate judgment, a famine of His word, causing them to wander and suffer. This serves as a cautionary word about the consequences of prioritizing creation over the Creator. God desires a genuine relationship with His people. Despite Israel’s wickedness, God remains faithful to His covenant and promises to restore a remnant of His people. The good news is that God will bless and restore those who turn to Him, fulfilling His promises and bringing abundant blessings. Listen in...

Pastor Whit continued our series in Amos, focuses on chapters 6 and 7. He highlighted the dangers of complacency and false security. The people of Israel, trusting in their wealth and military might, ignore the prophet Amos’ warnings of impending judgment. Amos, sent by God, uses visions of locusts, fire, and a plumb line to illustrate the coming destruction and the need for the people to align their lives with God’s standard. Listen in...

Pastor Whit reflects on the previous day’s service with Stacey Terry and Trey Wilson. They emphasize the importance of genuine worship and faithfulness to God. They highlight the dangers of empty worship, drawing parallels between the Israelites in Amos’ time and the potential pitfalls for Asbury Chapel. They encouraged the congregation to seek God and live out their faith, filling the new building with their devotion and service.

Pastor Whit continued our series on Amos, using chapters 3 and 4 to highlight the Israelites’ rejection of God despite His repeated attempts to win their affection. The Israelites, chosen to reflect God, instead rejected Him, leading to His warning to prepare to meet their Maker. The message emphasized the importance of reflecting God and recognizing His efforts to draw us closer. Listen in...

We begin our August series on the prophet Amos. Pastor Whit covered the first two chapters today. The nations have grown wicked, and Judah and Israel have become disobedient. Despite their outward success and prosperity, the worship of God's people has become empty and they have traded God’s glory for other things. There is grace in the warning, giving opportunity for correction through repentance, but judgment is coming and the time to repent is closing soon. Listen in... 

We concluded our series on "What Pleases God", with Pastor Whit emphasizing the importance of living a holy life, highlighting that holiness is not an occasional state but a daily commitment. He encouraged Christians to continue growing in our faith, serving others, and sharing the love of Jesus, reminding us that God desires ours hearts to be holy and set apart for His purposes. The message concluded with a call to action, urging believers to keep going and not settle for complacency. Listen in...

We're in Week 3 of our series, "What Pleases God". Pastor Whit tied together the last three weeks by helping us see that pleasing God involves faith, living as a living sacrifice, and offering a sacrifice of praise and service. This includes openly professing Christ's name, sharing burdens and joys, and doing good deeds, even in difficult times. God defines what is good, and it involves being redemptive and Christ-like towards others. Listen in...

Pastor Whit explored what pleases God, building on last week’s message on faith. He emphasized the importance of understanding the “bad news” of Romans 11:32, which states that God has bound everyone over to disobedience, before appreciating the “good news” of the gospel, that God offers mercy through Christ. Moving into Romans 12, we learn we’re called to living a life of gratitude and service in response to God’s mercy. He highlighted the difference between actions motivated by a desire to earn favor and those driven by a genuine understanding of God’s grace. Listen in…

Sunday's sermon was recorded on a smart phone due to an audio-outage. Pastor Whit started a new series on "What Pleases God," focusing this first Sunday on "Faith pleases God". The sermon focused on what pleases God, emphasizing that true Christians prioritize pleasing God over seeking personal affirmation. The key to pleasing God is faith, as highlighted in Hebrews 11:6, which states that faith is essential to pleasing God and that God rewards those who earnestly seek Him. Listen in...