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Today as we continue in the Our Sword and Our Shield series, we look at “Bringing Light to the Word.” As we read the Bible we need God to give us understanding. In this message, we discuss certain things that we as believers must do in order for Gods Word to illuminate our lives.
In todays message we look at the ways we receive and build our lives on the Bible and the attributes that we need for good reception.
It is no secret that Satan is after our defeat. He has five D’s that he likes to use to try and keep us from victory. In our text there are two great spiritual lessons we can learn from that will help us have victory in the face of defeat.
There are three things that Daniel chose to do no matter what was going on around him. It is because of these choices that Daniel was able to continue and so can you!
Missionary to the Dominican Republic Priscilla Navaroli shares her powerful testimony of the lifestyle of sin that God so graciously delivered her from.
Guest speaker Mark Molina ministers an encouraging message on this Pastor Appreciation Sunday. God has given each one of us dreams. in the life of Caleb we see a God given dream and exactly how he responded to that dream.
Pastor Doug wraps up The Power of Forgiveness series with a message on Receiving and Extending Forgiveness. We’ve got to remember that nothing is more important to God than our right relationship with Him and with others..
Reverend Randy Trotter shares his testimony about how God saved him from certain death. God has a plan!
Pastor Doug wraps up The Power of Forgiveness series with a message about forgiving others. We look at what forgiveness is NOT and then the necessary steps we need to take in order to be able to forgive others.
There are three requirements if we are going to experience the power to forgive ourselves.
This is part one in “The Power of Forgiveness” series. A prodigal is someone who leaves a better way of life for a lesser way of life. The good news is the journey back to God is only one step long!
We are living in a time where there is a lot of division and unrest. People are wondering what it is as a church that we can be doing to make an impact for the gospel of Christ. The question has been asked, “WWJD?” In this message we look at the answer to this question.
This is the final installment in the Invisible War series. We must get dressed for the battle! We are in war against a real enemy and his name is Satan. If we are to win the war we must use every piece of armor that has been given to us.
We know that as followers of Jesus, no matter what we deal with, God is with us. Not everyone has this assurance and people are looking for answers in this dry, thirsty land. What hope do people have if we don’t do our job and be who God has called us to be?
It happens to all of us or at least at some point there will come a time when our world gets rocked. In todays message we look at a man in the Bible whose world was rocked and what he did to make it through. There is one thing that we all need in order to survive the most difficult of times.
Six principles when applied to our lives will help us to be faithful men and women of God in a faithless world.
Pastor Matt gives an update on what God is doing at SMCC as well as delivering an anointed word on bearing fruit.
An encouraging message to all fathers from guest speaker Henry Mata delivered Father's Day 2020
We kick off Missions Month in March with our district Youth Director Stancel Williams. In this message, Stancel speaks about our perspective and how our perspective should not be determined by our circumstances. In Psalms 23 we read about how Davids perspective always stayed the same.
It’s not good enough to be religious or moral, or to have spiritual curiosity or even sincerity. It’s not enough to respect Jesus, or even understand and agree with His teachings. That’s close. Maybe even very close. but close doesn’t count.
Monday through Saturday matters. We are called to be a light in a dark world; a travel guide to lead others to the Son.
Is it an alarm or a calling to “live” pleasing to God that gets you out of bed in the morning?
Psalms 22:3 “God is enthroned or inhabits the praises of His people.” Japanese translation of Psalms 22:3….”Whenever people worship - God brings His “Big Chair” and sits down.”
The great illusion is…”If I had more, THEN I could be generous.” The scripture says that giving never works that way. The truth is that when we are faithful to God, He is more than faithful to meet all of our needs.
The Bible has a lot to say about stuff, the people who own it, and what our perspective of it ought to be.
There are many questions Christians have when it comes to fasting and prayer. In this message we delve into some of those questions.
In this message we take a close look at the very old but precious story….the greatest story ever told! There are basically five responses to the Christmas story and if we are honest with ourselves, we find we fit into at least one of them.
Three safeguards to protect thanksgiving against becoming some watered down universal holiday.
Do unto others what you would have them do unto you… Matthew 7:12. “Jesus’ teaching on this “Golden Rule” goes way beyond any other religious teachings because instead of trying to use these words to reduce negative behavior, it encourages positive behavior that is motivated by God’s love for us.” - Pastor Doug
Songs of victory sung AFTER victory are not true songs of faith. What we need; what the WORLD needs, are Christians who will sing the Right Song, on the Wrong Side no matter how bleak the situation is. This is when perfect peace comes, and it is only supplied by the Lord Himself. Isaiah 26:3
A main truth is the fact that God is always faithful to answer our prayers. So faithful in fact, that sometimes He says YES to our petitions just to teach us a lesson. This is referred to as, “lessons learned the hard way.”
n the past two decades, horrific mass shootings have been thrust into public consciousness. Mitigating the effects of these events is the responsibility of those who serve in our communities' public safety organizations. The public expects an effective and swift response to these threats. Research has shown, however, that many of the mass attacks, or active attack events, are over before law enforcement responders arrive on the scene. Civilians who find themselves embroiled in such an event must be prepared to take immediate action to save their own lives before law enforcement arrives. The average response time for police response to an active attack event is three minutes. Without effective, preplanned response options for civilians at the scene of the attack, many victims can be seriously injured or killed during these three minutes.
A simple message on the power of fasting and how EVERY Christian should be fasting according to scripture.
Sometimes in life it seems like we get exactly what we deserve, while at other times it seem like things are better than what we deserve. In this message we read in the old testament about an outcast what didn’t get what he deserved.
Does God promise to answer everyone’s prayers? Let’s see at what the Bible has to say as we look at Five Conditions of Prayer.
There are many misconceptions about prayer and in this installment we look at four purposes of prayer.
Some things you just have to believe it to see it. Success in Egypt wasn’t Joseph’s legacy…Success in Faith was his real legacy!
How do these little foxes enter the vineyard? How can they spoil the vine? How do we deal with and get rid of the little foxes?
The Bible teaches us that nothing is hopeless when God gets involved…and when we involve God in our lives, even the most hopeless of situations can be reversed by a God who is in the business of offering great hope!
We are all going to leave a legacy, good or bad and we have full control over the legacy we leave behind. Elisha was a "Bare Bones Minister" who left behind a great legacy.
The big question is, "How can I find the strength to carry on if life is crumbling around me?"
God has called those of you who are fathers to not simply be a father, but to be a Godly Father. In this message we focus on two qualities that Joshua possessed that ALL fathers would do well to emulate.
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is for ALL Churches and for ALL believers and the purpose is to equip the believer to proclaim the gospel.
There are special days and times in the Bible designed to help us remember specific events. We look at three of those in this Memorial Day message.
After spending his life studying the Gospels, and after visiting all 94 historic sites in both Israel and Jordan identified in these books, There is no doubt that they must be received as the true and irrefutable recollections of at least four independent and sincere first-century historians.
An encouraging message on Mothers Day. We all are personally invited! An invitation to let go of all the self imposed expectations, the expectations of others and to just sit at His feet. An invitation to rest in His presence and let service flow from a growing intimacy with Him.
Have you ever thought there was a sin that you couldn't be forgiven of? What exactly is the unpardonable sin and how can we avoid committing this sin?
Three factors that enable us to deal with the storms of life in such a way that they can become calm.
God wants to take the deadly sin of anger and replace it with His patience, kindness, and forgiveness.
A challenging presentation to equip the saints to be ready with answers to impact their world.
Guest speaker, Evangelist Randy Ruiz ministers Sunday morning and evening a powerful two part message dealing with Honor and Favor.
2019 Missions Pledge Sunday. What is the church supposed to be? What is the church supposed to be doing?
God has a purpose for each of us. What if I don't do what God has called me to do? We must be patient for the long haul.
Christmas can be such a busy time that we miss out on the real meaning. What feelings does Jesus evoke inside of you? How does Jesus make you feel?
What is it that people are supposed to see that would cause them to think, "Hey, they must be a Christian." Our ability to love comes down to one thing.
In this message we look at how we as Christians can live a life free from fear. There is a direct link between Love and Fear.
How do I maintain a heart for God's Word and how to integrate it into every part of my life?
The gifts Jesus has given to the church is people. Pastors are called to equip, to take what's usable in the body of Christ and set it in place.
The Bible is a supernatual book. The Holy Spirit reveals the meaning of His word to us and shows us how to apply it to our life.
We are the church, and because the church is really just the people, we must all take ownership in the church or the church will cease to exist.
The question we look at in this message; "How do we know that the bible really is the Word of God?"
There are basically two lifestyles, Passion and Principle. One leads to deliverance, the other to destruction.
Created to Worship. What does the bible say about worship? What is God looking for when He invites us to come and worship Him?