How can we know if a trial is from the Lord, from Satan, or from our own making? How can we rejoice in trials when, honestly, we feel angry toward God? Is the anger natural or sinful? Is trusting God an impractical cliche or the most practical thing you can do in a trial?  A person who has gone through a horrible trial angrily asks, “How can you trust a God who allows this to happen?" This Sunday ...  Read More

We are living in an extremely perverted age. Moral purity is fighting for its life. This world is steeped in its wicked debauchery as it seeks to serve and satisfy the desires of depravity. This could be expected from the world, but even many professing Christians have given in, surrendered to the moral contamination of the day. In chapter four of first Peter, we are reminded that if we are going ...  Read More

1 Peter 3:18-22 shows us that the heart of the gospel is the fact that Jesus Christ who knew no sin, died for sinners. Peter closes this section on the unjust suffering of believers with the example of how Christ suffered unjustly to redeem the lost. Jesus’ atoning death forever eliminated the need for further sacrifices. When He died, the price for sin was fully paid, once and for all, by His she...  Read More

How do we honor God’s name? By doing His will on earth. Saint Francis once took a young monk with him to preach in town. But when they arrived they just chatted with vendors and talked to people on the street. Returning home, the novice asked Saint Francis why they hadn’t preached. He replied, “People listened; they observed our attitude and behavior. That was our message.” Paul writes “Take care ...  Read More

I have been in the ministry a long time. I have seen a lot of Christians come and go, serve God and also drift away from Him. One of the crucial factors involved in the maturing process of the Christian is the issue of the believer’s relationship with others Christians. If we can learn to get along with other Christians, and be patient when other believers are a pain, then he or she will grow and ...  Read More

In last week's Easter message, we looked at Luke 24, when the two disciples and Jesus were walking to Emmaus.  As the three approached the village at the conclusion of their trip, the couple begged the Lord to stay with them at their home since it was getting late. Jesus said yes and went home with them. As they sat together for the meal, the Lord took the bread, blessed it, and gave it to them. T...  Read More

Happy Easter Weekend!  This Sunday is the highest holy day for Christians.  We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus which is the foundation of our faith!  May you prepare your heart for this special day of worship!  Saturday, from 1-3 pm, everyone is invited to attend and minister at theEggStravaganza focused on children and families.  So many of you have signed up to work and bake cupcakes, you've...  Read More

Happy Palm Sunday!  This Sunday we will be looking at the Treasurer Chest of Marriage from 1 Peter 3:1-7. In these verses Peter carefully opens for us a wealth of beautiful gems and jewels for a joyous home. Each jewel contributes to the value of the marriage and makes it stronger and happier when it is used.  If we will consistently put into practice the principles that Peter shares in these vers...  Read More

Speaking to believers, Peter said, ”Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles” (1Peter 2:12). This speaks of our behavior before the world. Honestspeaks of more than just a person’s integrity. The word is translated Kalos in Greek which means good and beautiful. Conversation refers to more than the mouth but to the entire manner of life. “That they by your good works glorify God in the da...  Read More

Peter was a strong, impulsive fisherman, yet when he met Jesus, he bowed to his Lord.  In his later years, when he wrote this letter of encouragement to the believers, he spoke of love, hope, humility, and our precious Jesus.  This week's message is The Precious Stone from I Peter 2:4-7.   In this passage we are reminded of how precious our Savior is and in turn how precious our lives are because ...  Read More

The Lord deals with our distractions and spiritual decline in 1 Peter 1:13-17. This Sunday we will look at the Lord's call for us to be dedicated and committed to Christ. The questions that arise at this point are - How do we respond to the call? How do we remain devoted and dedicated to decency, faithful in fervency, concrete in consistency, unwavering in urgency, patient in persistence, intense ...  Read More

Inquiring Minds Want To Know!  From 1 Peter 1:10-12, we see that the prophets prayed and diligently sought to understand the age when the Messiah would be sent to save men. They wanted to know the very same thing that the Lord’s disciples wanted to know when they asked about the Lord’s return. When shall these things be? And what shall be the sign of thy coming, and the end of the world? (Matthew ...  Read More