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Pastor Richard Stidham
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When something is rotten, it starts to smell. That is true of food as well as lifestyles. Let's see what we can learn about your choices today.
If you feel frustrated and scared, you need to stop and get a grip on these four commands.
God is willing to give us all we need. Why do we insist on taking from others what God has not given us?
For a people or country to move forward, there must be a call for a person to lead. Without a leader, stagnation sets in.
In the same way a keel keeps a ship upright and stable, God's word keeps us stable as well.
There is a time to stop and think...Then, there is a time to move. Is it your time to move?
There is a great difference between choosing a Biblical lifestyle, and a secular one. Let's take a look.
Who would swim the English Channel after taking one swimming lesson? No One! Spiritual Warfare is the same way.
Do we take seriously the blessing we have to come before the LORD of Creation on a day to day basis? Let's discover how we can do that wisely.
Satan wants you to quit. He wants to wear you out. But you need to be ready for an extended journey.
Spiritual Warfare means you have to be ready for anything that Satan can throw your way.
Satan has the voice of a siren. The voice that calls the sailor to his/her doom. Let's see what we can learn.
People today are wondering if life means anything anymore. It does! Tune in and find out why.
Walking through Gal. 5 tonight. Walking with the Spirit is vital to the Christian life. Let's see what the Word has to say.
Sometimes you get a do-over in life. Then you feel brand new. But, what do you do then? Let's see what Paul has to say.
Galatians Chapter 5 tells us if we get lost, we should check our GPS: Gospel Perspective System. Look at life from God's perspective.
There is a lot of "New" Truth out there today. What do we do with all this "revelation?" What do we believe? Let's see.
We are all on a journey through life. Let's put that journey in perspective from Galatians chapter 4.
Is Jesus a part of your life, one piece of the puzzle, or is He the core of who you are? Let's find out.
Believers can suffer a change of heart when they encounter crafty lies. Let's see what to do when that happens.
Colossians is an amazing look at people living at a difficult time. What is most vital for those people is keeping their minds clear and focused. The same is true of us today.
No one can do everything on their own, especially in the Kingdom of God. Let's see what kind of teamwork it takes to get the job done.
After God answers Habakkuk, it is time for him to choose how he will live his life in light of this revelation.
Habakkuk wanted to know "What are you gonna do God?" Let's see what God had to say to Habakkuk.
The presence of the LORD is what every believer longs to see, feel and experience. Let's look at it together.
God answered Habakkuk's first question, but the answer was unpopular. Now he asks a more pointed question, and tries to force God to answer. How will that work?
No matter who you are, hard times come. Today we want to look at a strategy for getting through the hard times.
Habakkuk was confused about the world of his day. So, he questioned Him passionately. His answers from God may help you today as they did then.
As we continue in the Songs of Ascents, Songs of Journey and Worship, we find great reasons to rejoice in who our God is and what He is doing.
The old world is gone, and the new one has come. Now what? How does God wrap up this amazing vision that He has given John? Let's see!
There is great joy in serving YHWH. That joy is reflected in these Psalms we will focus on over the next few weeks. Let His praises ring!
Once the earth and sky are gone, where does that leave us? What will heaven really be like? Let's see!
The story of Jephthah ends with this consideration: the price we pay for victory/power. Let's consider it.
When the day of judgment comes and the books are opened, what will they say about us? Let's find out.
Prayer is a powerful thing. Be Careful however, what you say in prayer. Don't make foxhole promises, without intending to keep them. Listen in to see why.
Here it is Church! A Victory Celebration. The Fulfillment of Matthew 25. The Great Day for which we wait. Enjoy!
Whatever is going on in your life, keep it in perspective. Something may be amiss but keep your eyes on the larger picture. See what God is up to.
Chapter 18 of the Book of Revelation details for us the destruction of the global political system of the Anti-Christ. If you atre sick of the way the world is today, this is your chapter.
Chapter 17 of the Book of Revelation shows us the fate of those who trust in the lies of the Anti-Christ and the false religion of the last days. Let's see what we can learn today.
We begin Series 2 with a look at the life of Jephthah in Judges 10. Learn from this one!
The events of the second half of chapter 16 are taken directly from the news headlines this week. Let's see what is going on out there.
In light of everything we have heard for the past few months, what do we do with what we have learned? That is the question that closes out this first season of our trip into the Archives.
With the coming of the last seven Angels, The Day of The LORD has come. Now the people who chose the Beast and his number will pay for their crimes.
If Jesus came today with social media and all, he could have reached the whole world...right? Well, let's see.
The Anti-Christ and False Prophet are running amok. The Saints are being hunted down. The Mark of the Beast is everywhere. What is Jesus going to do now? Let's find out what He has in store.
We know men and women must trust in Christ to be saved. Was it different before Jesus came?
Satan is fallen so he calls up his heavy hitter in Rev. 13. His plan for domination is one that will be all too familiar to many. Let's take a look.
People don't pray because they really don't believe that God will answer. Let's see what the Bible has to teach us today. Get ready to start praying!
Chapter 12 is full of strange signs and symbols of events in the last half of the Tribulation. Let's sort them out today.
The name Christian and Catholic have caused questions since Martin Luther posted those questions on the church door. Let's settle those questions today.
Of all the characters in the Tribulation times, the two witnesses are the most interesting and most powerful for believers living today. Let's see why as we dive into Chapter 11 today. Warning, I do get a bit emotional here, but that is how powerful the Word of God is for me.
People who are honest may find little reason for the sinless Son of God to sacrifice Himself for flawed humans. Let's see what the Bible has to say about this question.
The work of a prophet is both a great blessing and a bitter duty. Let's look at that complex situation today in Revelation chapter 10.
Many atheists love to taunt Christians with this question "What if?" Let's answer that question now.
It is time for the Book of Revelation to get strange. Images now will have physical and supernatural elements involved. Let's try to get a grip on these events.
People in the modern church dismiss many Old Testament stories as just that: Stories. They do not believe that God can go against natural law. Let's see what the Bible has to say about that.
With the opening of the seventh seal on the title deed to the earth, it is time for judgment to rain down on rebellious mankind.
Everyone asks "Isn't the god of every religion really the same god with different names? Let's see what the Bible has to say.
Have you ever wondered, with the church gone in the Rapture, who will share Jesus during the Tribulation? Let's find out today in Revelation chapter seven.
The question of election is a tricky issue in the modern church. If "am I elect" is the wrong question, WHAT IS THE REAL QUESTION?
Once the Church has been removed, and Christ has taken the scroll, the Wrath of the Lamb will come upon man.Â
Today we finish the mighty Hymn of God we started in Rev. 4 last week. We know that God is the Creator of all things, but now we see Him as the Redeemer of those who trust in Him.
The truth of the Tower of Babel is critical to understand how the world became the place it is today. Science has a theory...we have the truth!
Did you ever wonder what Christians do after the Rapture, or even after death? Listen in today to get that answer.
How can a modern intelligent person believe in a child's story from the Bible? Let's find out!
The three churches addressed in Revelation chapter 3 describe the condition of many churches and people around the world today. Do you see yourself among them? Let's see who these people are and what they can do about their situation.
Many people believe that the flood of Noah is an unimportant story. But is really just something we can just dismiss? Let's see what the Bible says.
The seven churches in Revelation 2 and 3 represent real churches and real people in those churches. Which church do you attend, and which person are you? Read today and find out.
Since the world did not end in 2012, let's ask ourselves what the end of the world will look like.
Jesus is coming back. But will it be the kindly teacher or the righteous judge? Let's find out today as we finish Rev. 1:9-20.
We asked the young people in our church: What questions do you really want us to answer? What do you want us to help you understand? There are no forbidden questions! Wow, did they ask great questions.
Revelation 1:1-8 tells us that even if your world has gone out of control, there are three fundamental truths we can cling to.Â
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There are 3 questions a Christian must ask themselves when it comes to spiritual warfare.
Romans 9 is a sticky wicket we must deal with to understand the blessing of being chosen by God.
Today, as 2,000 years ago, the world is waiting for a Messiah. What do we do as we wait?
We do not add the Spirit to our lives, like some afterthought. We trade our old life in and now live by the Spirit.
Pride has led the world to the brink of the next big war. What can stop prideful men from destroying the world? Romans 3 tells us...
With the world going crazy, people need to see people who measure up to God's standards.
The world is waiting for good news. Here, the Messenger of God relays three messges to our anxious world.
There are three indicators of a sound house, of the health of a spiritual life. In 2022, how does your house look?
The journey of the wise men demonstrates for us three certainties of God's plan for mankind.
God puts people into the lives of believers to confirm His Word and stand with us in the way.
Who is worthy to be a servant of God? The Bible gives us three assurances about being God's servant.
There are three ways to keep your life interesting, and meet your brother where they are.
There four aspects to our freedom in Christ that we must maintain to be healthy Christians.
We are on a journey with the Heavenly Wagon train through the land of the Galatians. The land is tough, but our guide is true.
Psalm 95 gives us a joyful picture of the Christian life with a cautionary tale to boot.
God shows us what the world will be like once Christ returns. This gives us hope to get through the hard times.
Revelation 6 records the ride of the first horseman, and the beginning of the Tribulation.
We have never been closer to the return of Christ than we are today. Look at the four conditions that indicate the rapture is near.
The road of life is filled with many challenges. Paul gives Timothy three warnings in 2 Timothy chapter 3.
Before Jesus, the Spirit came and the Spirit left. At Pentecost, the Spirit came...and He stayed!
Everything changed after Jesus rose from the dead. How have we changed since we encountered the risen Lord?
The wrong done to Jesus is undeniable, but without it we would be without hope in a perishing world. The crucifixion means judgment to us all, but also salvation to anyone who believes.
The end of the story of Job teaches us three actions we must take to maintain good relationships in life.
Life hurts! So Job chapter 2 gives us three realizations about the nature of grief and suffering.
People hate and fear the 10 commandments because they convict us of our personal issues.
The final six commandments lay a blueprint for how a society is meant to operate. Their violation leads us to the world we live in today.
The story of Ruth ends with the powerful lesson that those who act in a Godly fashion always reap the blessings of Almighty God.
God gave Naomi a three step plan for Ruth's life and her own. A way to live out the faith she had in Him.
We begin the story of Ruth by understanding those events that change the course of a person's life.
We have in God's gift of love, all that we need for Peace on earth and Good Will towards man.
When the wise men traveled to find the new King of Israel, it was a journey toward joy.
When the world is in chaos, and we desperately need peace, only God can still our hearts and bring us that rest.
A look a the 4 steps in the life of the Apostle Paul that mirror the journey of the believer in life.
A look at the five critical issues we as Christians must address if we want a powerful impact on our friends and family.
A look at Paul's opening remarks in the Book of Philippians. "I remember who you were and I see who you will become."
We conclude the book of Nehemiah by examining the four challenges that make living for God difficult.
Today we grasp a simple method for hearing what God would have us learn through His Word.
A look at how God moves us from a simple burden for others to a life changing ministry.
In the age of Covid 19, one thing we need most of all is positive, encouraging people. God has shown us a way to be encouragers in 1 These. 5.
A look at the way God delivers His people as seen in Esther's final victory over Haman.
A look at the gifts of God that worked in the life of Esther when she went before King Xerxes.
A look at the tough decisions we face everyday in life. What we believe dictates what we do, and the risks we take for the Kingdom.
A look at the plot against God's people in Esther chapter 3, and the response of God's people to it.
A look at the work of God in the life of Queen Esther. God prepares His people for their role in the great play of His-Story.
A look at the life of King Josiah and the five components that contribute to a successful life.
A look at 1 Samuel 1 and the power of a Godly mother. All Christians can learn the 3 vital truths of discipleship from Hannah, the mother of Samuel.
A look at the end of John 11 and the reaction of fear-filled men to Jesus' rising popularity among the masses
A look at John chapter 10 and Jesus' role in our daily lives
Sermon by Pastor Richard Stidham