As we are fresh into a New Year, we seemingly face an uncertain future.  Our Nation is in a “free-fall” of moral decay.  Our brothers and sisters in Christ in other parts of the world are facing persecution comparable to the early church.  We continue to face terrorism in our Nation and around the world. Our economy is “uncertain” at best.  Does this take Jesus all by surprise?  Does this leave us without hope for the future?...

Happy New Year - 2016…it is hard to believe.  I can remember New Years Eve in 1999 thinking “2000!?” - sounds so weird.  Then there was all the “end time” predictions.  All the talk about the “computer melt down”…Y2K… remember?!  Well, obviously 2000 has come and gone and we are still here looking at 2016!  Make no mistake about it though,...

Jesus said, “…whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst…” (cf. John 4)    As we come together following our Christmas celebration, and looking forward with expectation into 2016 we must ponder these words of Jesus - the “Living Water!”  Although I not going to preach and expound on this text (the Holy Spirit has given Brother Jerry that assignment today), I would only draw attention to you and me that just as Jesus was offering to do something new in the life of this Samaritan woman (cf John 4), Jesus desires to do something new in you and me in 2016!

Isaiah said, “Do not...

“And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins.” (Matthew 1: 21)   Jesus is the reason we celebrate Christmas!  Jesus is not only “the reason for the season”, but He is the reason for life.  JESUS is the subject, and YOU are the object of His love.  “For God so loved YOU!”  Jesus’ greatest desire is that you will come to know Him as your Savior and Lord!   Jesus doesn’t stop there,...

Are you experiencing peace?   Maybe we should define peace first?  Peace according to Webster;              1. Freedom from war or civil disorder. 2. Harmony in human relationships.  3. Quietness   

Peace as defined by the Bible dictionary - “Sense of well-being and fulfillment that comes from God and is dependent on His Presence.”

Well, I think we can all come to the conclusion that our world is...

If you have listened to the news recently or picked up any news paper lately you will come to realize very quickly the hash reality of a world gone bad, and getting worse. Is there any hope for mankind?  Is there any hope for all the madness that is going on?  Is there any hope for tomorrow?  The bible...

This Sunday, November 29th marks the start of Advent.  The English word advent comes from a Latin word meaning “coming”  and is used primarily for the period leading up to Christmas - the celebration of Jesus’ birth!  “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” - “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the Word” (John 1: 14; 1: 29)

It my hope and prayer that...

There is a gravestone in a New York City cemetery with no name, no date of birth or death, only one word is engraved on the headstone - “Forgiven”  Probably the most powerful, healing word in the human language!  Forgiveness...

Jehovah-Rapha is the name of our Lord for “The one who heals.”  James Garlow said, “When I reflect the likeness of God’s Son, I am a carrier of healing.”  I doubt most of us view our lives as...

“Thank You!”  to our Veterans - past, present and future.  We pause to remember and honor our men and women who have served and are serving to keep our Country free.  We enjoy our freedom of religion today because so many have given the ultimate sacrifice - their lives.  We should all honor and respect our Veterans.  As much as I like sports, the players...