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Alma Church of God exists to foster encounters with Jesus as we Join our lives to God's love for the world. We hope you are able to listen and enjoy our sermons!
Everyday your brain processes about 70,000 thoughts. That’s a lot of thinking! The way you think shapes your life. Take some time to consider your patterns of thinking about God, yourself, and others. Discover how you can trust Jesus to renew your mind and find freedom and wholeness. “The mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace” (Romans 8:6).
July 24-
Hebrews 12:1-2 encourages us: “Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses… let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus...” When we think about the great cloud of witnesses - the heroes of faith - it inspires us to keep going. Hebrews 11 invites us to consider some legendary leaders with persevering faith. What might they say to us to give us fresh strength for our own lives of faith?
July 17-
Hebrews 12:1-2 encourages us: “Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses… let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus...” When we think about the great cloud of witnesses - the heroes of faith - it inspires us to keep going. Hebrews 11 invites us to consider some legendary leaders with persevering faith. What might they say to us to give us fresh strength for our own lives of faith?
Hebrews 12:1-2 encourages us: “Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses… let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus...” When we think about the great cloud of witnesses - the heroes of faith - it inspires us to keep going. Hebrews 11 invites us to consider some legendary leaders with persevering faith. What might they say to us to give us fresh strength for our own lives of faith?
Cassidy Shaw continues our Learning from Legends summer series.
Hebrews 12:1-2 encourages us: “Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses… let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus...” When we think about the great cloud of witnesses - the heroes of faith - it inspires us to keep going. Hebrews 11 invites us to consider some legendary leaders with persevering faith. What might they say to us to give us fresh strength for our own lives of faith?
Sunday- June 26
Hebrews 12:1-2 encourages us: “Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses… let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus...” When we think about the great cloud of witnesses - the heroes of faith - it inspires us to keep going. Hebrews 11 invites us to consider some legendary leaders with persevering faith. What might they say to us to give us fresh strength for our own lives of faith?
Sunday- June 19
Hebrews 12:1-2 encourages us: “Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses… let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus...” When we think about the great cloud of witnesses - the heroes of faith - it inspires us to keep going. Hebrews 11 invites us to consider some legendary leaders with persevering faith. What might they say to us to give us fresh strength for our own lives of faith?
Pastor Ben kicks off our Summer Series- Learning from Legends. Take a listen as we "run along-side" Abraham and learn about Faith that Last.
The scripture clearly promises the presence of the Holy Spirit as our advocate, counselor, helper, and comforter. Yet many people feel a mysterious confusion when it comes to the identity and work of the Holy Spirit. Together, in this series, we will explore what the Bible teaches and discover what it means to follow the leading of the Spirit in our daily lives.
This week we hear from our very own intern Becky as she co-teaches with Pastor Erin!
The scripture clearly promises the presence of the Holy Spirit as our advocate, counselor, helper, and comforter. Yet many people feel a mysterious confusion when it comes to the identity and work of the Holy Spirit. Together, in this series, we will explore what the Bible teaches and discover what it means to follow the leading of the Spirit in our daily lives.
The scripture clearly promises the presence of the Holy Spirit as our advocate, counselor, helper, and comforter. Yet many people feel a mysterious confusion when it comes to the identity and work of the Holy Spirit. Together, in this series, we will explore what the Bible teaches and discover what it means to follow the leading of the Spirit in our daily lives.
The scripture clearly promises the presence of the Holy Spirit as our advocate, counselor, helper, and comforter. Yet many people feel a mysterious confusion when it comes to the identity and work of the Holy Spirit. Together, in this series, we will explore what the Bible teaches and discover what it means to follow the leading of the Spirit in our daily lives.
The scripture clearly promises the presence of the Holy Spirit as our advocate, counselor, helper, and comforter. Yet many people feel a mysterious confusion when it comes to the identity and work of the Holy Spirit. Together, in this series, we will explore what the Bible teaches and discover what it means to follow the leading of the Spirit in our daily lives.
The scripture clearly promises the presence of the Holy Spirit as our advocate, counselor, helper, and comforter. Yet many people feel a mysterious confusion when it comes to the identity and work of the Holy Spirit. Together, in this series, we will explore what the Bible teaches and discover what it means to follow the leading of the Spirit in our daily lives.
Rory and Mary Douglas take a look at Peter's encounter with Jesus while walking on water.
In the middle of everyday moments, ordinary people had encounters with Jesus that changed everything. As we study these stories in scripture and journey towards Easter, let’s enter with expectancy for our own encounters with Jesus.
This last Sunday, we concluded the It's $piritual series with stories from our congregation and a word from Pastor Leo. Stay tuned for Sunday, March 6 to hear how much we were able to raise Good Laundry! Remember- God is not after your money, He's after your heart!
Pastor Erin continues the series It's $piritual with a message of trust. Our giving stretches and builds our trust in God!
We often think of spiritual activities as attending church, praying, or studying the Bible. But have you ever considered that your relationship with money is a spiritual matter? Jesus talked a lot about money because money leads our hearts. In this new series we will discover that the way we relate to and manage our money can help unlock a deeper relationship with Jesus. This last Sunday, we began our new series- It’s $piritual!
This last Sunday, we concluded the No Matter What series by inviting Pastor Ann Brandon to the stage with Pastor Erin to discuss the question- How does faith help us endure suffering so that it shapes us for better, not worse?
Our world teaches us to value speed and to expect prompt responses; however, these can be dangerous expectations when waiting on our God. His timeline and our timeline are not the same. Take a listen as we continue the No Matter What series and discover how we can encounter God during times of waiting.
Just like Habakkuk calling out to God- “Why don’t you do something?”, we may be feeling alone in the darkness or may have difficult questions for God. This last Sunday, we continued with our No Matter What series, looking at how we can encounter God during these times of confusion.
In this new series called No Matter What we look at how the prophet Habakkuk called out to God asking Him tough questions and how God's answer was not what Habakkuk imagined.
How do we continue when we're struggling? Take a listen to hear three truths we find within the first chapters of Habakkuk.
This last Sunday, Pastor Erin gave us some time and space to step out of last year and move into this New Year with purpose. We may be entering into this year with fears of the unknown, but we can be confident that God knows exactly what we need and when we need it. Are you ready to follow?
This last Sunday we looked at Luke 2:8-20.
The shepherds were welcome at the manger. The unclean were judged to be clean. The outcasts became honored guests. The song of the angels was sung to the simplest of all. -Kenneth E. Bailey
Our Prince of Peace is among us!
Bringing peace and setting things right is a mission of God and he invites us to be a part of this. Last Sunday, ye heard more about this through one of our Christmas Offering Ministries- Children of Promise. Find out more about Children of Promise here- https://www.childrenofpromise.global
Remember you can Give online at almacog.org/give and designate your gift “Christmas Offering.”
This past Sunday we looked at how God shows up in the middle of what can feel like a mess, but it's His presence that makes all the difference. Therefore, as we continue through advent, we hope that you encounter not just the feeling of peace, but the Prince of Peace himself!
We begin our Encounter Peace series by looking at the God of Shalom. Whatever struggle we may carry as we enter advent this year, we can take heart, because the Prince of Peace is here to dwell with us.
This Sunday, we looked at 2 Corinthians 8 and the message of having overflowing joy and rich generosity amid trials. Thanks to our encounters with Jesus, we’re able to raise our eyes beyond our circumstances and live generously.
Fear and Anxiety can often grip our lives especially as we are prone to worry about the future. Our experiences in life have taught us that bad things happen, and we don't know when they will happen again.
But fear not, the Lord is with you!
Thank you, Bill Shepard for sharing the Word on Sunday and helping us ease our fears.
Pastor Erin wraps up the Kingdom Come series this week. God tells us that storms come, sometimes unexpectedly, so be wise and build your house on His word.
Pastor Ben helps us face our fears (with help from Donkey) and find our peace and treasure within God's Love.
Continuing our Kingdom Come Series, guest preacher Cassidy Shaw discusses what prayer can look like, feel like, and its purpose in our lives.
As we continue the Kingdom Come series, we explore the mission of the kingdom, taking a look at our very own His Place! We looked back on how it came to be, the impact on our community, and how it is currently going. We celebrated Chris Sipka's 25 years of amazing work, and welcome in Steve Karp.
Pastor Erin Taylor preaches a powerful sermon in which she asks the questions, "What is the difference between living by law and living in love? How does it change how you relate to others?" Relationships matter to Jesus! After listening to this sermon from our Fall series, Kingdom Come, we encourage you to take the challenge to discuss with someone "How is Jesus inviting you to grow as a kingdom subject?"
Are we living with a scarcity mindset where we need to insure our provisions much like a child grabbing candy at a parade, or are we trusting on God to fully provide for His Kingdom and all that is in it? Pastor Erin preaches on the provision of God found in His Kingdom, in the most recent sermon in Alma Church of God's current series, "Kingdom Come."
Pastor Erin Taylor asks the question, "When are you most blessed?" This powerful teaching from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount will challenge your idea of when to call yourself blessed and help you refocus on what it truly means to be blessed.
Take a moment and hear Pastor Erin preach on what is the Kingdom and how we are invited to play a part in the God's Kingdom.
Pastor Erin preaches the first sermon in our fall series, "Kingdom Come" where we study what Jesus said about the Kingdom of God and how this mission first beaks into our hears and then breaks out into the world. This first sermon looks at some of Jesus' most important teaching, "The Sermon on the Mount."
Pastor Erin Taylor preaches the final message in our church series, Campfire Stories: Rediscovering Old Testament Classics, when she preached a thought provoking and challenging sermon on Jehoshaphat, and what it really means to go fast in response to life's circumstances.
Listen to this past weekend's sermon, when Pastor Erin answers the question many of us have asked, "What do I do when I have a whole lot of nothing?" This sermon comes to use from the Old Testament story of the Widow's Oil found in 2 Kings 4: 1-7.
This past Sunday, Pastor Erin continued preaching in our summer series, Campfire Stories focusing on the story of Hannah as she poured her heart out to God. Please note that sound issues are fixed after about seven minutes. Great job tech crew.
Listen to Guest Preacher and former Alma Church of God Summer Intern Cassidy (Clasen) Shaw helps us with the Old Testament Classic Story, "The Burning Bush", while we discovery new truths through her powerful preaching.
Pastor Ben Kreider preaches the Old Testament Classic, where we find Joshua and the Israelites crossing the Jordan River. Together we rediscover some timeless truths from this well known and often told Old Testament story.
Pastor Erin teaches from another classic story from the Old Testament, Jacob and Esau. Take a moment and rediscover this story; maybe even discovering some new truths in the process.
What does it mean to allow God to write your story? What does it mean to be a citizen of the Kingdom of God? Take a listen to Pastors Rory and Mary Douglas, as Pastor Mary shares their God written journey to become treasured Pastors to the Community of Alma as Guest Preachers at Alma Church of God.
Pastor Erin Taylor finishes the three part series, Into the Wild, with this sermon. There is also a special announcement at the end of the service on our search for new Director of His Place.
Pastor Erin Taylor begins teaching in the first of three sermon from this sermon series, Into the Wild. What is the purpose of testing in our lives? How does testing help us in our faith? What can we learn from the testing of Jesus?
Pastor Erin Taylor
"Let me be very clear, when I say forgiveness, and when we say "Grace and Peace" in the face of an offense, that doesn't excuse the wrong, it doesn't diminish the offense that occured or the weight of it, but in a moment like that, when we offer Grace and Peace, we are trusting God to carry the weight of the offense. He'll carry it instead of us; and we can instead offer grace and peace. It is not an easy thing to do but it brings so much freedom."
Pastor Erin Taylor, "What is the trial that is keeping you up at night? I wonder, in the midst of that struggle could actually be a moment to encounter Joy. Could it be that right there in the midst of that struggle, we could encounter God's gracious love and provision? Remember that joy is a love encounter...that we could encounter JOY as we experience God's Holy Spirit ministering to us."
Pastor Erin Taylor preaches on the biblical principles that allow those who call themselves Jesus followers, to find joy in all circumstances.
Pastor Erin Taylor - "What sparks joy in your life? Where has God uniquely positioned you to spark joy?"
Where is your influence and how has God placed you specifically where He needs you to spark His joy?
"Here's what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life - your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life - and place it before God as an offering." Romans 12:1
Pastor Erin Taylor asks the question, "What if the resurrection is the window through which we view all of life?" Listen to this sermon from Pastor Erin for a powerful challenge on how to change one's focus from focusing on the "ash" of life to the beauty of HOPE that is found in the "ash" of our life. Hope was found in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Erin Taylor - What would happen if we viewed the cross, not as a piece of jewelry or a symbol that harkens back to a time long ago; What would happen if we saw the cross as the disciples of Jesus saw it? How would this change the way we interact with and understand this week, Holy Week? Listen to Pastor Erin's Palm Sunday sermon and enter into the beautiful tension of this history changing week.
A Sermon by Pastor Erin Taylor
Join us as we explore the wisdom of Proverbs together! During July, we will be discussing ‘Fool Proof, the Wisdom of Proverbs’ together in our Sunday morning services. As a part of this series we invite you to join us in reading one chapter of Proverbs every day starting July 1st.
A Sermon by Pastor Erin Taylor
Join us as we explore the wisdom of Proverbs together! During July, we will be discussing ‘Fool Proof, the Wisdom of Proverbs’ together in our Sunday morning services. As a part of this series we invite you to join us in reading one chapter of Proverbs every day starting July 1st.