Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O LORD, God of hosts. Jeremiah 15:16 Have you ever walked into a home and smelled something wonderful coming from the kitchen? The smell alone awakens… Read More »
Pastor’s Pen 6/2/2019
For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21 We have all heard someone say, “For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain”, but what is Paul teaching when he wrote this to the Philippian Church? Paul spoke in generous terms of the Philippian Christians. They were people whom… Read More »
Pastor’s Pen 5/26/2019
Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. I Corinthians 12:27 As we move forward with our “Build The Body” (BTB) campaign I want to remind all of us that this is not some new fad or the latest church growth plan, but one that founded in Scripture. In Romans 12 and… Read More »
Pastor’s Pen 5/19/2019
For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. I Corinthians 7:10 So what is worldly grief that produces death? What is godly grief that leads to repentance? An example of worldly grief can be seen in the life of Esau when he grieved because he had… Read More »
Pastor’s Pen 5/12/2019
Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her Proverbs 31:28 Welcome to Grace Harvest on this Mother’s Day. As we celibrate Mother’s Day we will be dedicating 13 children this morning. During the dedication, parents will actually be dedicating their families unto the Lord. God has ordained marriage between… Read More »
Pastor’s Pen 5/5/2019
Fruit …performing deeds in keeping with their repentance. Acts 26:20 There are those who distort the Gospel of Jesus Christ and claim that in order to become a Christian you must do certain things before you can be saved or for you to maintain your salvation you must obey certain rules. We call this legalism.… Read More »
Pastor’s Pen 4/28/2019
What now? “He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.” Matthew 28:6 We gathered last week and celebrated the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. This building was full of people who gathered to worship together. But now Easter Sunday is over and what do… Read More »
Pastor’s Pen 4/21/2019
What does the empty tomb mean? And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him. Mark 16:6 Try to put yourself in Peters place that first Easter morning. The night before He died… Read More »
Pastor’s Pen 4/14/2019
Who Killed Jesus? Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last. Luke 23:46 I have had individuals ask me who killed Jesus. Was it the Jewish crowd, Caiaphas the High Priest, the Sanhedrin, the Pharisees, Judas, Herod, or… Read More »
Pastor’s Pen 4/7/2019
I call upon you, for your will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words. Psalm 17:6 As Christians we have a privilege that non-believers do not have, we can pray to God our Father in Heaven. As we have seen in Hebrews, Jesus is our High Priest who makes intercession for… Read More »
