Dear Church Family, We all are tempted to do, think, or say things that are wrong.  We also may be tempted to not do something that is right. Overcoming temptation is always in our best interest.  It’s not easy, but it is always worth it. No one knows how to overcome temptations better than our Lord. This Sunday morning we will be examining Matthew 4:1-11. The title of the message is, “Overcoming Temptation.” Other verses that will help prepare you for our time in God’s Word are I Peter 5:8-9, Ephesians 6:10-18, and Genesis 3:1-5. Satan is real and he loves to thwart God’s people. We can overcome. May you live as an overcomer today as you walk in the Spirit. God bless you and have a great day! Because of Jesus, Pastor...

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Dear Church Family, Starting off well in any endeavor  is important. There are times that by God’s grace we recover from a bad start, but that is not an advisable way to go. Starting well in a school semester, job, or vacation is in our best interest. On Sunday morning we will be looking at the Lord’s start in ministry. Our passage is Matthew 3:13-17. The title of the message is “ The Inauguration of the King.” Other verses that will prepare you for our time in God’s Word are Luke 19:10, John 8:29, and Isaiah 11:1. I trust that you will be blessed by our time together. May you have the joy of starting well and finishing well in the game of life. Until Sunday, God bless you and keep your eyes on Jesus! In His Matchless Grace, Pastor...

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Dear Church Family, There are certain flaws in peoples’ lives that can be overlooked. Others are too important to ignore. What are some things that we can do to encourage others to change? On Sunday morning we will be continuing our study of Matthew. Our passage is Matthew 3:7-12. The title of the sermon is “Preaching Repentance.” Other key verses that will help prepare you for our time together are Matthew 23:13-15, Ephesians 4:17-19, and  Acts 27:30-31. I pray that you will benefit from our time in God’s Word. May the Lord help you to help others as they struggle with the issues of life. God bless you and have a wonderful week. In His Matchless Grace Pastor...

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Dear Church Family, True greatness is difficult to measure. It generally comes down to how greatness is measured and who does the measuring. According to Jesus, no one was greater than John the Baptist from creation to that point in history. The question is why did God consider him to be so great? What are the marks of greatness in God’s eyes? On Sunday we will be looking at Matthew 3:1-6. The title of the message is “ The Marks of a Great Person.” Other verses that will prepare you for our time together are Matthew 11:11, Matthew 4:17, and Matthew 20:20-24. I pray that this message will influence you as you strive to please the Lord. May your life continue to grow in Christlikeness as you walk with Him. God bless you and have a wonderful day! For His Glory, Pastor...

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Dear Church family, We can learn a lot from children. They say and do things that can cause us to pause and ponder. The best things that we learn from little ones are things that we learn about our heavenly Father. On Sunday we will continue our series in the gospel of Matthew. Our text is Matthew 2:13-23. The sermon title is “Lessons from the Early Life of Jesus.” Other verses that will prepare you for our time in God’s Word are Psalm 31:1-2, Romans 15:13, and Deuteronomy b8:3. I am looking forward to sharing this fascinating portion of God’s Word with you. May you continue to learn more about our Lord, even from unexpected sources such as a child. Have a great day! In His Matchless Grace, Pastor...

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Dear Church family, How we respond to people and circumstances has a large impact on the quality of our lives. Two people can have the exact same thing happen to them and have a totally different experience based upon their response. The same is true of how we respond to people such as our spouse, a domineering supervisor, or a wayward child. Nothing is more vital, however, than how we respond to Jesus. On Sunday we will be studying Matthew 2:1-11. The message title is “Responding to Baby Jesus.” Other verses that will prepare you for our time in God’s Word are Psalm 95:6-7, Psalm 2:1-3, and Acts 17:32-34. Responding properly to Jesus influences how we live in this life and determines our destiny in the life to come. Have a wonderful summer day and keep your eye on the Son! In His Matchless Grace, Pastor...

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