2/1/2015

Pastor Phil Perry

Isaiah 1-39

The Prophets - God’s Spokesmen

Isaiah: Judgment is Coming

Isaiah, by chapter count, is the longest of the Old Testament prophets.  He served over 55 years and under at least 4 kings.  His writings are some of the most familiar words of any prophet and clearly point to a coming suffering servant who will rescue Israel…

1/25/2015

Pastor Phil Perry

2Kings 8-13

The Prophets - God’s Spokesmen

The End of Elisha’s Ministry

The ministry of Elisha is long, some 55 years or more! As we get to the end of his life, there is a turn in the type of prophetic ministry. The rise of the writing prophets marks a decided turn as well in the decline of culture. Elisha's concluding acts as prophet point to God's continued desire for revival and restoration...

1/18/2015

Pastor Phil Perry

Communion

Communion

We remember the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in song, word and by partaking of the communion elements together.

1/11/2015

Pastor Donn Mogford

Jeremiah 1

Guest Speaker

God's Everyday Call

Donn Mogford of Shepherds Ministries presents their vital ministries to help those with intellectual disabilities to reach their potential for the glory of Jesus Christ.

1/4/2015

Pastor Phil Perry

2Kings 6-7

The Prophets - God’s Spokesmen

God’s Provision and Power

In a series of stories involving battles, sieges, intrigue and famine, the writer points out the utter disregard for God in ancient Israel. He is ignored in victory, blamed in defeat and marginalized when He relieves suffering. Through it all Elisha is faithful and true...

12/28/2014

Pastor Phil Perry

2Kings 5

The Prophets - God’s Spokesmen

Elisha and Naaman

Elisha has a vivid encounter with a famous general of his day named Naaman. This story is filled with lots of interesting details and side intrigue; yet it is ultimately a story of faith in action. Faith requires more than just speaking truth, it requires living truth. To truly believe something must alter our thinking and manner of existing...

12/14/2014

Pastor Phil Perry

2Kings 4-8

The Prophets - God’s Spokesmen

Elisha and the Shunamite Woman

Once of the great stories in the life of Elisha is his relationship with the woman from Shunem. She is wealthy and happily married. Elisha comes into her life and is both a blessing and perhaps a curse. God grows her faith and stands to teach us some valuable lessons about trusting God in all things...

12/7/2014

Pastor Phil Perry

The Prophets - God’s Spokesmen

God’s Care for His Servants

Through a series of smaller events, we see in the life of Elisha God’s concern over seemingly trivial issues.  These issues are the ones that fill our days with anxiety, stress and care.  What will we eat, how do we pay our bills, broken and lost items; fill us with turmoil.  God sees all of these things and meets our needs, if we will allow Him…

11/30/2014

Pastor Phil Perry

The Prophets - God’s Spokesmen

Elisha Takes Over

Transitions are never easy whether in life or business or ministry. Elisha and Elijah's transition happened in a rather rapid and shocking manner; Elijah suddenly was gone and Elisha is left holding his coat. What kind of ministry and prophet would he be? Would he be accepted and would a change in spokesperson have any effect on the nation?

11/23/2014

Pastor Phil Perry

The Prophets - God’s Spokesmen

Elijah's Final Days

Elijah's final days are illustrative of the decline of godliness in Israel. Idolatry, political manipulation and false prophets are intertwined with the transition to a new prophet in Elisha. Israel's final days are numbered and the nation sinks deeper into self-reliance and away from Yahweh. Elijah is called to remain faithful, clearly not a politically correct move...

11/16/2014

Pastor Phil Perry

The Prophets - God’s Spokesmen

Elijah vs. Jezebel

After Elijah's great victory, you would think he would feel invincible, yet we see him sinking into a deep depression filled with anxiety and fear. The life of the prophet is one of great highs and lows. The prophet needed to be grounded in who God and trust Him implicitly...

11/9/2014

Pastor Matt Richey

Guest Speaker

Elijah on Mount Carmel: Who is God?

Our former Youth Pastor Matt Richey shares with us from 1 Kings 18.

11/2/2014

Pastor Phil Perry

The Prophets - God’s Spokesmen

Elijah and the prophets of Baal

Elijah is a story of danger and intrigue in the Old Testament.  He struggled with feeling alone and isolated.  He was tested and tried, threatened and bullied, yet God used Him to warn the 10 Northern tribes that it was time to repent and return to God.  His days are similar to ours…

10/26/2014

Pastor Phil Perry

The Prophets - God’s Spokesmen

The Early Prophets of Samuel, Gad and Nathan

The early men offer a glimpse into why the office of Prophet came to be so important. This office was filled with brave men who spoke the truth even when it was not convenient and certainly was dangerous. They were not politically correct but spoke faithfully what God asked of them to say...

10/19/2014

Pastor Phil Perry

The Prophets - God’s Spokesmen

Moses

We begin today an exploration of the ministry of the prophets. Prophecy is mentioned from Genesis to Revelation, but it is a ministry we don't see much in church today. Perhaps the greatest of the prophets is Moses, the standard bearer for all of the prophets. We have much to learn about speaking for God...

10/12/2014

Pastor Phil Perry

Communion

Communion

We remember the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in song, word and by partaking of the communion elements together.

10/5/2014

Pastor Phil Perry

Ephesians 6

Ephesians

Conclusion

We conclude our look at the book of Ephesians with Paul's closing remarks. Probably penned with his own hand originally, this is his signature block to the book. He commissions the messenger with this book and gives them 4 wishes or desires that he has for them. These wishes are helpful for us to know how we should pray for one another...

9/28/2014

Pastor Phil Perry

Ephesians 6

Ephesians

Armed for Battle, part 4

The final weapon given to combat the evil one is prayer. Paul drops the analogy and goes straight for the application—we need to pray. Pray is our opportunity to proclaim complete dependency upon God. Our first prayer is one for rescue. All other prayers are based in the fact that we have been rescued. Are you trusting in God?

9/21/2014

Pastor Phil Perry

Ephesians 6

Ephesians

Armed for Battle, part 3

Paul gives 2 more pieces of armor, the helmet and the short sword or dagger. These last two items would be the last items a Roman soldier took to prepare for battle and are critical to the life of the soldier. These represent salvation and God's word, tremendous gifts from God to us...

9/14/2014

Pastor Phil Perry

Ephesians 6

Ephesians

Armed for Battle, part 2

Continuing in Paul's illustration, we will consider the footwear and shield of the soldier. Peace and faith are the underlying truths of this metaphor, our lives need to be defined by them. Peace is something humanity desperately strives for and fails to find. Faith is a noble object that people desire but usually misplace. Both peace and faith are given to us to defeat the evil one...