Pastor's Corner

Every January we begin a new theme for the year. Our theme for 2018, "The Good Doctrine of the Bible" is taken from Proverbs 4:20, "For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law." Each month we will have a new memory verse and study a different good doctrine of the Bible.

Jesus is a great historical figure and held by many to be the most inspirational leader the world has ever known. But is he more? The typical responses to the life and claims of Jesus Christ sounds something like this: "Jesus Christ was a great man." "Jesus Christ was a wonderful moral model."

Every January we begin a new theme for the year. Our theme for 2017, "That Ye Might Believe" explores the reason why Jesus came to earth as shared in the book of John. We begin with the words of John 20:31, "but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name" and continue with a new verse and a new truth each month.

Every January we begin a new theme for the year. Our theme for 2016, "Better Things" is a journey to discover the truths of the new covenant revealed in the book of Hebrews. Join us as we examine a new verse and a new aspect of the Christian life each month.

Every January we begin a new theme for the year. Our theme for 2015, "Ready to Give an Answer" explores our responsibility to be prepared and active in sharing our faith with those around us. Join us as we examine a new verse and a new aspect of the Christian life each month.

Every January we begin a new theme for the year. Our theme for 2014, "Following After God's Own Heart" examines the life of David and his relationship with God. Join us as we explore a new verse and a new aspect of the Christian life each month.

There are a number of powerful 2-word phrases found in the Word of God. Phrases such as: Healed all; gathered in; cast out; raised up; pulled down. Each of these phrases are used in context with the power of God. However, there is one phrase used 43 times in Scripture that should cause our souls to leap for joy. That phrase is: BUT, GOD!

Each January we announce a theme for the year. Our theme for 2013, The God Factor, will explore the phrase, But God. Isn't it thrilling to have a God that intervenes on our behalf? Join us each month as we explore a new verse and concept.

Someone has said that the Gospel in the first century was carried by a good system. It was called the teleperson system, and it truly got results, better than we do today with our telephones, televi­sions, and so on. The woman of Samaria carried the Gospel after her meeting with Christ by the teleperson system. It is said that "many of the Samaritans... believed on Him for the saying of the woman." (John 4:39)

Have you ever picked apples? What about strawberries or blackberries? The similarity of these different kinds of fruit is that they come from their own source. The apple comes from the apple tree, the strawberry comes from the strawberry plant, and the blackberry comes from the blackberry bush. This is of course no surprise to anyone.