PASTOR'S CORNER

  Matt 7:21-23   Why are you here?   Because that question could be answered in multiple ways.  I’m here because…..   I love Christ with all my heart because He saved me and gave me life. I love being a part of this church; it’s something were not to forsake or take for granted. I love the preaching of His Word that helps me grow in His grace. I love the sweet fellowship of the saints. I love that this is a place to find genuine mentorship and discipleship. I love that this is a place that my children can grow in their relationships with people of all ages. I love the singing that reminds of His great redemption and the perfections of God. I love being here to encourage and grow with my brothers and sister in Christ. I love this place because it’s an opportunity to serve others.   Let me say this!   If that isn’t you, I’m going to ask you to do some major self-examination of your heart as it pertains to this message.   Because the other way to answer thi

  Matt 7:15-20   Someone Said “If you are going to place poison on a shelf where you have healing medicine, you had better label it clearly.”  Before the church was ever established the biggest threat against the nation of Israel wasn’t the military forces of the Philistines, the Amalekites, or the Assyrians.   The greatest threat came from within, those they trusted and listened too.   When God sent Jeremiah to warn the nation about the impending doom if they would not obey and repent, it was always faced with opposition. “Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Amend your ways and your deeds, and I will let you dwell in this place. Do not trust in these deceptive words :…." Behold, you trust in deceptive words to no avail. Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear falsely, make offerings to Baal, and go after other gods that you have not known, and then come and stand before me in this house, which is called by my name, and say, 'We are delivered