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Dear Church Family, Today’s scripture describes Jesus curing a man blind since birth, which left the Pharisees wondering if they themselves were blind because they doubted his story. Please listen to the full message to see how blindness takes many forms. It’s not just Physical; it can also be Emotional, Social, Intellectual, and Spiritual. Blessings,…

Water 3/12/23 Service Dear Church Family, The story of Jesus and the woman at the well is one we all know. But there are important elements to it that are not readily known. Please click on the link above to listen to today’s message and learn significantly more about it. Blessings, Pastor Rick

Dear Church Family, We have two options in life; we can be either condemned or saved. Even though the default situation is condemned, God, through the sacrifice of his son Jesus, enables us to be saved if we only turn to him and believe. So what does each of these states entail? a. Condemned =…

Dear Church Family, As we enter this Lenten season it’s important to remember that it is a 40-day period of repentance, fasting, and preparation for the coming of Easter. It’s a time to interrupt the usual comforts of life, to rediscover the saving love of God, and to practice charity and justice towards those in…

Dear Church Family, Jesus’ transformation proved he is the Son of God, that God is pleased with him, and it provides a glimpse of heaven. Listen to today’s 2 part service to gain more insight into this fascinating and important event. Blessings, Pastor Rick

Dear Church Family, It’s important that we know what the Lord requires us to do in order to please him. Today’s message explores that topic and let’s us know exactly what he wants from us in order to have the type of relationship de desires. I hope you enjoy these simple words. Blessings, Pastor Rick

Dear Church Family, As you know, in-person church was cancelled today due to the snow received overnight. Instead I have a brief message that touches on the power of prayer when blessed by the Holy Spirit. I hope it touches your heart and gives you something to seriously think about. Stay warm and safe. Blessings,…

Dear Church Family, Two of the top question people ask are “How do we get what we are seeking? How do we reach heaven rather than hell?” In Matthew 7:7-8 Jesus said “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For…

Dear Church Family, Our scripture this morning is one that I found to be quite interesting, because within it we find multiple people all looking for one thing and one thing only: the Messiah. Yet, while they were all seeking the same thing, the reasons behind their searches differed significantly. Please listen to today’s message…

Today is Epiphany Sunday; the day we celebrate the Maji coming to see the infant Jesus and realizing that not only is he the new king of the Jews, but that he is the Messiah. Not only that, but he is the light that came to the world to once and forever overcome the darkness….