Sometimes we need to shake things up a little. When we realize what happened to us when we realized God’s love for us, something should happen. When we receive the greatest gift ever given, there should be a change that happens in us. Continue reading
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Discipleship is a buzz word in the church. There are books written about it. People speak about it. Jesus even tells us to be about it. But do we really understand what it’s all about? Listen as Pastor Derrick helps define a disciple and outline 3 character traits of a disciple.
Sometimes the pains in life are just too much to bear. There are days when we’re just not sure we’re going to make it. Maybe you have worked more hours than you though humanly possible. Maybe you have so much going on in your classes that you’re not sure how you’ll ever keep up. Perhaps your health isn’t what you thought it should be. Maybe you’re lonely and in need of someone with whom you can share your life. Continue reading
Who got you to where you are today? Who was your mentor? Who shared faith with you to teach you about the love of Jesus? Listen as Pastor Derrick shares the importance of sticking to the message and sharing the love of Jesus with people where you live work and play.
We spend so much time trying to please other people. We strive for the best grades. We work longer hours to please the boss. We go the extra mile so that we can get into someone’s good graces. Continue reading
It’s easy to preach a gospel message that sounds more like just be a better person. But in all reality, that isn’t the message of the gospel. The message of the gospel is one of fighting, struggle, but also assurance in Jesus’ work. Listen this week as Pastor Derrick shares what it means to fight the good fight.
I love our crock pot. It’s such a great tool in the kitchen. You know, turn it on and leave it. Then miraculously everything is ready. But you have to be a planner to use a crock pot. You can’t just come home after a long day at work and throw a roast in the crock pot because it won’t be done. Continue reading
There seems to be an epidemic in the world today. It’s almost like the exodus event is happening in modern times just not with the same intended result. In the Old Testament, the people of God fled the oppression of their captors. But in our society it seems that our children’ are fleeing the loving and open arms of their savior. This fact is leaving many moms and dads confused, concerned and consumed by feelings of guilt. Where did we go wrong? What could we have done differently? Continue reading
I can remember as a child standing in a large, empty room and clapping my hands. I would do it to wait for the echo. I’m not sure why, but hearing an echo was so intriguing as a child. It was almost like there was something magical about an echo or like there was someone hidden in the room who was responding to me. But as I grew older I stopped caring as much about echoes. Maybe it’s because we’re so caught up in our own words that the echo seems less important. But perhaps an echo is exactly what is needed right now. Continue reading
For whom do you pray? Do you pray for your family? Friends? What about your neighbors, even the ones you really don’t know? What about your co-workers going through rough times? All of these are great! But what about your enemies? How often do you pray for your enemies? Paul teaches Timothy to pray for all people. Then he highlights rulers and those in authority. This week we should pray for our authorities and those running for office. Listen as Pastor Derrick explains why praying for them is so important.
