Wednesday Bible Study – March 11, 2026Text: Job 4:1–5Join us for our Wednesday evening Bible study as we continue our study through the book of Job. In Job 4:1–5, Eliphaz the Temanite begins speaking to Job after witnessing his deep sorrow and suffering.Eliphaz approaches Job carefully at first, asking if he may speak and reminding Job of the counsel and encouragement he had given to others in times past. Job had been known as one who strengthened the weak, upheld those who were falling, and comforted those who were discouraged. Yet now that great trouble has come upon him, Eliphaz points out that Job himself is overwhelmed by the very kind of trial he once helped others endure.This passage begins the first of several speeches from Job’s friends as they attempt to explain the reason for Job’s suffering. While their words sometimes contain elements of truth, their understanding of God’s purposes is incomplete, and their conclusions about Job will ultimately prove to be misguided.As we study these verses, we are reminded how easy it is to give counsel when someone else is suffering, and how much more difficult it can be when trials come into our own lives.This study will explore:• The beginning of Eliphaz’s response to Job• Job’s reputation for strengthening and helping others• The challenge of enduring trials personally• Lessons about compassion, wisdom, and speaking to those who sufferCome join us as we continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Job and learn practical truths about suffering, counsel, and trusting God in difficult seasons of life.

March 8, 2026 – Sunday Evening ServiceGuest Preacher: Brother Phil RenslowStudy of NoahIn our Sunday evening service, we were honored to have guest preacher Brother Phil Renslow bring a message from the life of Noah. In a world filled with corruption, violence, and rejection of God, Noah stood as a man who found grace in the eyes of the Lord. His life reminds us that even when the culture around us drifts further from God, it is still possible to walk faithfully with Him.

Sunday Morning Service – March 8, 2026Text: 1 Samuel 30; Job 2Title: How to Get PeaceJoin us this Sunday morning as Pastor Dr. Ernest Groce brings a message from 1 Samuel 30 and Job 2 on the subject of finding true peace in the midst of life’s trials. In both passages, we see faithful men of God facing overwhelming circumstances—David returning to find Ziklag burned and his family taken captive, and Job enduring devastating loss and painful suffering.In 1 Samuel 30, David finds himself surrounded by distress and discouragement, even to the point that his own men speak of stoning him. Yet in the middle of the crisis, the Bible tells us that “David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.” Instead of giving in to fear or despair, David turned his heart toward the Lord and found strength.In Job 2, we see Job sitting in ashes, covered with painful boils, while enduring the weight of unimaginable suffering. Yet even in the depths of his affliction, Job refuses to curse God. His life demonstrates a steadfast faith that does not depend on circumstances but rests in the character of God.Together, these passages show us that peace is not found in the absence of trouble but in the presence of God. When life feels overwhelming and the future uncertain, the Lord invites His people to bring their burdens to Him and trust in His faithfulness.This message will explore:Where true peace comes from in times of distressHow David strengthened himself in the LordWhat Job teaches us about faith in sufferingHow believers today can experience God’s peace in the midst of trialsCome join us as we open God’s Word and discover how the Lord gives peace that steadies the heart even in the most difficult seasons of life.

Wednesday Night Bible Study – March 4, 2026Text: Job 3:25–26Pastor: Dr. Ernest GroceJoin us this Wednesday evening as Pastor Dr. Ernest Groce continues our study through Job chapter 3, focusing on verses 25–26. In these closing words of Job’s lament, he expresses the deep fears that have now become his reality. Job declares that the very things he once feared have come upon him, leaving him without rest, quietness, or relief from his trouble.These verses reveal how suffering can shake even the strongest believers. Job had lived a life of integrity and reverence toward God, yet he now finds himself overwhelmed by grief and distress. His words capture the heavy burden of anxiety, the weight of fear, and the emotional exhaustion that can follow seasons of deep trial.In this passage we are reminded that the Bible does not hide the struggles of God’s people. Instead, it shows us that even in moments when peace seems far away, God is still at work in the lives of His children. Job’s cry is honest and raw, yet it takes place within the larger story of God’s sovereignty and purpose.This study will explore:The reality of fear and anxiety in the human heartHow trials can bring long-held fears to the surfaceThe emotional toll of prolonged sufferingThe reminder that God remains sovereign even when peace seems absentCome join us as we continue walking through the book of Job together and discover how God meets His people even in the most restless and difficult seasons of life.

Lord, Teach Us to PrayPreached 3-1-26 PM | Luke 11:1–8; Luke 18:1In Luke 11:1, the disciples make a simple but powerful request: “Lord, teach us to pray.” They had heard Him preach. They had watched Him perform miracles. But what stirred their hearts most was His prayer life. They understood that His power flowed from His communion with the Father. If we are going to be effective Christians, we must learn to pray.In verses 5–8, Jesus gives the parable of the friend at midnight. A man knocks, not casually, but persistently. Though the door is shut, though the hour is late, he keeps asking. The lesson is clear: prayer is not about casual convenience—it is about earnest persistence. God is not bothered by our repeated coming; He is pleased by it. Bold, believing prayer honors Him.Then in Luke 18:1, the purpose is plainly stated: “that men ought always to pray, and not to faint.” Prayer keeps us from fainting. When we stop praying, discouragement sets in. When we stop asking, we start doubting. But continual prayer fuels endurance. It strengthens weary hearts and steadies troubled minds.These passages teach us that prayer is not a last resort—it is a lifeline. It is not a ritual—it is a relationship. We pray because we depend. We ask because we believe. We persist because we trust the character of the One behind the door.If we would see God move in our homes, our church, and our own hearts, we must learn what the disciples learned: stay at the door. Keep knocking. Refuse to faint. And trust that our Father hears.

2-25-26 Wednesday Night Bible Study – February 25, 2026Text: Job 3:11–16Pastor Dr. Ernest GroceJoin us this Wednesday evening as Pastor Dr. Ernest Groce continues our sobering journey through Job 3, focusing on verses 11–16. In this deeply transparent portion of Scripture, Job laments the day of his birth and wrestles aloud with the question of why he did not die in infancy. His words reveal the depths of despair that can follow overwhelming loss and prolonged suffering.In these verses, we see not rebellion against God, but the honest cry of a broken heart searching for relief. Job speaks from a place of exhaustion, longing for rest, and trying to understand the purpose behind his pain. His anguish reminds us that Scripture does not ignore human sorrow—it records it faithfully and compassionately.This study will explore:The intensity of grief and emotional anguishWhy even godly people may wrestle with despairThe longing for rest in the midst of sufferingHow God allows honest expressions of pain while sustaining His childrenCome ready to dig into God’s Word and be reminded that even in life’s darkest questions, the Lord remains present, patient, and faithful.

Let This Mind Be In YouPreached 2-22-26 PM | Philippians 2:1–10In Philippians 2, the Apostle Paul calls believers to something deeper than outward religion—he calls us to the very mind of Christ. Unity is urged in verses 1–2, but it is rooted in humility. “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.” The Christian life is not about lifting self—it is about lowering self for the glory of God and the good of others.Verses 5–8 bring us to one of the most powerful portraits in all of Scripture. Christ, though equal with God, “made himself of no reputation.” He took upon Him the form of a servant. He humbled Himself. He became obedient unto death—even the death of the cross. Before there was exaltation, there was humiliation. Before the crown, there was a cross.Then in verses 9–10, we see the result of that surrender. “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him…” The name of Jesus is above every name. One day every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.Having the mind of Christ means embracing humility, obedience, and surrender now—trusting that God is the One who exalts in His time. The pathway up in God’s economy is always down.

The Demands of a Christian

Preached 2-23-26 AM | 1 Peter 5:1–5; Philippians 2:1–8

In 1 Peter 5, the Holy Ghost lays out the spirit required of both shepherds and sheep. The elders are charged to “feed the flock of God… not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind.” Leadership in the church is not about position—it is about responsibility. It is not about authority—it is about accountability. A true servant of Christ leads by example, not by force.

Then in verse 5, the command widens to every believer: “Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility.” Christianity demands submission. It demands humility. It demands that we put on lowliness like a garment. God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. Pride invites resistance from heaven; humility invites grace.

Philippians 2 deepens the call. “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory.” The Christian life forbids selfish ambition. We are commanded to esteem others better than ourselves and to look not only on our own things, but also on the things of others. That is not natural—it is supernatural.

Then we are brought face to face with the supreme example: “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” He made Himself of no reputation. He took the form of a servant. He humbled Himself. He became obedient unto death—even the death of the cross.

The demands of a Christian are clear: humility instead of pride, service instead of self, obedience instead of rebellion. The world exalts self-promotion, but Christ calls for self-denial. The pathway of the believer is the pathway of the cross.

Wednesday Night Bible Study – February 18, 2026Text: Job 3:1–5Pastor Dr. Ernest GroceJoin us this Wednesday evening as Pastor Dr. Ernest Groce leads us into a powerful and sobering study from Job 3:1–5. In this passage, we witness the raw sorrow of Job as he opens his mouth in deep anguish after enduring unimaginable loss. Chapter 3 marks the first time Job speaks following his suffering, and his words reveal the weight of grief, the reality of human frailty, and the depth of emotional pain even a righteous man can experience.This study will explore:The reality of discouragement in the life of a believerHow grief can affect even the strongest faithThe difference between questioning circumstances and turning from GodThe faithfulness of God in our darkest hours

Preached 2-15-26 PM | Joshua 5:7, 13–15In Book of Joshua 5, Israel stands on the edge of promise. The wilderness is behind them. The walls of Jericho are ahead. Before the victory comes surrender. Before the battle comes consecration.In verse 7, the new generation is circumcised—a picture of separation and obedience. God reminds His people that if they are going to possess the land, they must first be set apart. Going all the way with God requires more than proximity to the promise—it requires purity of heart.Then in verses 13–15, Joshua encounters the Captain of the Lord’s host. He asks, “Art thou for us, or for our adversaries?” The answer shifts the focus: it is not whether God is on our side—but whether we are on His. Joshua falls on his face in worship, and the ground becomes holy.