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Have you ever heard the saying, "Happy wife, happy life"? While there is some truth to that, there is an even more important element in your relationship: Jesus. Where is Jesus in your life? Is He at the center, or is something else taking His place in your life? In today's message, Pastor Terry encourages you to invite Jesus into every area of your life, especially in your marriage or ministry. When you commit yourself fully to Jesus Christ, you can trust Him to shine through you in all you do. 

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you needed a miracle? In today's message, Pastor Terry wants you to know that when the going gets tough, Jesus will always be by your side because He is in control. The Bible teaches that Jesus is before all things and all things hold together in Him. When you find yourself in a situation where you're out of options, and it seems like you have no control, you can place your faith in Jesus Christ and rest, knowing that no matter what happens, He is in control!

If you're new to Christianity, sharing the Word of God can feel challenging. Before you came to Christ, you lived like everyone else. But after meeting Jesus, He opened your eyes to the truth. Once you see this, you naturally want others to experience the same revelation. But what happens when people reject your message of Jesus? In today's message, Pastor Terry reminds you that if God can transform your life, He has the power to change the lives of all those who draw near to Him.

Have you ever felt rejected before? Maybe it was by kids at school, or by a love interest, or by a potential employer. You'll hear in today's teaching from Pastor Terry that there's someone who will never reject you. His name is Jesus. When you put your faith in Him you become a part of His family. You are welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven. Man may reject you but God never will. You belong in the family of God. There is a place for you here. Enter into the abundant life found in walking with Jesus. 

Many people believe that all paths lead to heaven. Yet, as you'll hear in today's message from Pastor Terry, that is absolutely false. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and no one comes to the Father except through Him. This means that in order to receive salvation, you must put your faith in Jesus. Your good works can't save you, and your parents' faith can't save you, it is ONLY by believing in Jesus that you will receive forgiveness for your sins and the gift of eternal life. Put your trust in Him today.

Intimacy comes from honesty. Today in his message, Pastor Terry encourages you to be honest with the Lord. God can handle your pain, anger, and disappointments. You don't have to hide your feelings from Him or clean up your act before you talk with Him. He already knows. You can bring it all to God. In fact, He wants you to. This is how you grow in your relationship with Him. Pour your heart out to God. Not just on the good days or bad days but every day in between. Pursue intimacy with Him. 

Have you ever felt like God doesn't see or notice you? Like you are unimportant to Him? In today's teaching from Pastor Terry, you'll hear the truth that you matter to God. You are His child and you're so precious to Him. Don't let the enemy convince you that your life isn't important to the Lord. God knows your name. He loves you so much that He came to earth on a rescue mission to save you from your sins. Jesus died for you. Think of how special you must be that the God of the universe was willing to die for you.

Do you believe that your salvation can be earned? Many people think so, believing that their good deeds or acts of kindness will secure it. But here's the truth: the path to destruction is broad, and many will travel on it. On the other hand, the road to eternal life is narrow, and few will find it. In today's message, Pastor Terry wants you to know Jesus is the only way to everlasting life. He is the way, truth, and life. And when you accept Jesus into your heart, you become part of His family forever!

Everyone has a past. Whether you've struggled with something or are currently going through it, Pastor Terry wants you to know that Jesus conquers all spiritual baggage. The Bible teaches that you can do anything through Jesus Christ, who strengthens you. So, in today's message, Pastor Terry invites you to give your life to Jesus Christ. When you repent of your sins and accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you can rest knowing that His Grace washes all sins, and you are made brand new in His eyes!

Have you ever wondered what pleases Jesus in your walk with Him? In today's message, Pastor Terry wants you to experience the joy of understanding that starting a relationship with Jesus means loving Him with all your heart, soul, and mind. When you let God into your life and live according to His Word, it pleases and shows Him that you care about your relationship with Him. By placing your faith in Jesus, you can rest knowing that as long as you walk with Him, all you have to do is believe in Him!

Is there a part of your house that you usually only see in dim light? What happens when you're there and there's more sunlight? You probably see how much dust and dirt is covering things. You think, “Wow, I need to clean this place!” In today's message, Pastor Terry will challenge you to let the light of Jesus shine all over your life. You may expose some dirt and dust in your life, but that's good. God will come in and clean you up. Then you can live a clean, fresh, light, and joy-filled life.

We all have to get over that picture we have of God up in heaven marking down our good deeds and bad deeds, don't we? When we mess up we think we have to be on our best behavior and do some acts of kindness to make up for it, but that's not how it works. Nothing we do could ever measure up to God's standard. In his message today, Pastor Terry will remind you that God isn't keeping score. Jesus met God's standard, and if you put your faith in Jesus, God won't condemn you. All He has is love for you.

Sometimes it seems we hope for just a taste of God's goodness, don't we? We hope He will provide a little bit of His presence to sustain us, so we can just get by. God wants you to have so much more than that. In today's message, Pastor Terry will encourage you with the truth that God pours out living water for you. His Spirit is gushing out. There is abundant life available to you. All you have to do is make yourself available to receive it. Expect and know that God wants to fill you with His presence.

We all know what it feels like to be thirsty, don't we? It can come to a point where we are almost desperate for water, and when we take a drink, it's so satisfying. In his message today, Pastor Terry will teach that you were designed to have that same thirst for a relationship with God. Are you thirsting for God? Do you wake up with a desire to hear from Him and know Him more? He is available. Jesus says He is the living water. You can come and take a drink from Him. Come and be satisfied in relationship with God.

The great thing about the love of Jesus is that He doesn't care about the sins of your past. You have already been forgiven and absolved of the things you did before you came to faith in Christ. He sees you as a child who He bought and paid for with His blood. You don't have to fear judgment or rejection from God; He already gave up His own Son to restore a relationship with you. Today, Pastor Terry wants you to know that you're not just another speck in the face of eternity; you are a beloved child of God.

Why is it that the hardest people to reach are always those closest to you? Maybe the people you grew up around - know what your life used to be like, and they think that it's just a matter of time until you fall back into your old ways of living. Well, today, Pastor Terry encourages you to keep praying for your close friends and family who don't know the Lord, and that they may see the transforming work of Jesus in your life. You may be the best example they get to see of true Christian faith.

If you turn to any cable news channel, you'll be bombarded with dozens of reasons to despair for the fate of the world in a matter of minutes. It's so easy to worry about what is going on around you. But yet, today, Pastor Terry reminds you that your peace doesn't come from the world, or from your fellow man. Instead, your peace ought to come from remembering that Jesus died for you. No matter what happens in the world, you can be assured that you have been bought and paid for by the Creator of the universe.

We've all heard the saying that it's more blessed to give than to receive. And our culture values people who give of their time and resources to be generous to others. You may know people in your own life who have made sacrifices in order to help you. But as Pastor Terry reminds us today, nobody has ever given the gift that God the Father gave. So, keep your heart and mind centered on this truth: God offered His own Son, Jesus, to give you what you could not find or earn on your own.

Our culture has its definitions of who is living the “great life”. To some, it's the wealthiest people, and to others, it's the most famous. There are plenty of advertisers who will tell you how their product will make you truly happy and satisfied. But, as Pastor Terry reminds us today, success on earth will never bring the abundant life that God created us to live. When you are living your life in the love of Christ, seeking His will, and centering your worth on Him, you will experience God's best.  

How many people seek God – when they are in a time of physical need? It may be a sickness or a financial setback. Possibly a problem in the family, or at the workplace. At those times, many people think of calling upon God for help. As Pastor Terry shares today, the same thing happened during Jesus's earthly ministry. People often came for their physical needs, not their spiritual needs. Of course, you should come to Jesus for all of your needs. Just be sure that your spiritual needs are at the forefront.

There are a lot of times in our lives when we don't know what to do. Especially when it comes to serving God, it can often seem that we just don't have the resources, or the skill, to pull it off. But as Pastor Terry reminds us today, even when we don't know what to do, Jesus already knows. So, when you come to those times when you feel clueless, look more closely to Jesus. He has put you in those places to test you – to see where you will turn. His tests are always created to bring you closer to Him. 

It's great to have 20/20 eyesight in the natural world. But what about spiritual eyesight to see into the miraculous? Today, Pastor Terry encourages you to consider the ways in which God is calling you to more. More of Him, more sight, more Scripture buried deep in your heart. God doesn't want you to just see what's going on within this earthly realm. He also wants you to see and take note of what's going on in the Kingdom. Ask the Lord to help you to be more in tune with the work He's doing daily!

Receiving the gift of eternal life doesn't have to be hard! Pastor Terry shares in today's message that salvation is easy. Simply believe in Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior. Scripture says that if you believe in your heart and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, you will be saved. Pastor Terry explains that Jesus has fulfilled the Law. When you place your trust in Him, He makes you righteous. No one could ever perfectly keep God's commands, that's why Jesus came!

There is power in sharing your testimony! In today's message from Pastor Terry, he explains that testimony is simply sharing with others the work that God has done in your life. It's re-counting all the ways God has been faithful and good in your life. Pastor Terry shares that often it's the sharing of your faith that leads someone else to faith. Don't be afraid to share with others how you were led to faith in Jesus. And through having that faith in Jesus, the difference that He's made in your life. 

Faith in the Lord makes you free! As you listen to today's message from Pastor Terry, he shares with you the beautiful truth that pursuing and actively walking out your faith in Jesus extends liberty. You're not bound to the chains and guilt that religion can bring. No, you are free by your belief in Jesus as your Savior. Pastor Terry explains that a relationship with Jesus brings light, life, and freedom! Jesus said in His Scriptures that His yolk is easy and His burden is light. He wants you to live fruitfully!

Do you really know God – the God revealed in Scripture? There are many who claim to know Him but have fashioned a god to their own liking – a god who embraces their sin and selfishness instead of trying to restore them to their original, perfect design. As Pastor Terry will warn in today's message, this is why we must rely on the Bible and get to know what it says about God; It's essential for recognizing when false gods are put before us or misleading doctrine tries to implant in our hearts.

God thought up and created this world we live in just by uttering the words. We're living in His universe. Everything that is, exists because of Him. Yet, as humans, we've been deceived into thinking that our reason and our desires are more important than God's. As Pastor Terry continues our study of the book of John, we'll be reminded of God's sovereignty and our need to submit to it. Not in an effort to earn His favor or love – but in gratitude for the love and grace He's already extended to us.

When you allow complacency to take hold in your Christian journey, it's easy to only do the bare minimum… Go to church most Sunday mornings and avoid certain activities that disagree with your convictions – at least most of the time. As Pastor Terry will challenge us in today's message, following Jesus can be so much more than that. It can be a life of purpose as you take His message of hope and peace to the broken world all around you, letting the change He's made in you light up the darkness.

We tend to think that God will love us if we can just be good enough. This way of thinking is at the core of religion; The idea that if you follow all the rules and do good enough works, you can earn the favor and acceptance of God. But, as Pastor Terry will point out in today's message, Jesus turned that idea on its head. He died on the cross for us while we were still sinners. He loved us before we were saved, and He did all the work necessary to bring us into a right relationship with God.

Have you ever noticed how the sheep are kept on a farm? They would simply stand there eating grass, appearing passive to the observer. However, once they hear the shepherd's voice, they become proactive and begin to move in response to the shepherd's call. Have you considered the possibility that your life has been static for a while? Today, Pastor Terry will explain why you need God in your life. Your soul longs for the Creator. When you accept Jesus into your heart, your life will finally be complete!

You may have noticed that performing two tasks at once usually impacts both of them. Similarly, on your journey of faith, you may feel compelled to partake in earthly pleasures. In today's message, Pastor Terry outlines how you can focus solely on God. Getting caught up in materialistic pleasures can sour your relationship with God and cause you to drift away from Him. The only way to progress in your spiritual journey with God is to leave behind worldly practices and walk in God's intended path.

In the Old Testament, the Israelites offered animal sacrifices to atone for their sins. God tested Abraham's faith and love for Him by seeking Isaac's sacrifice. But are you aware that God, the Father, sacrificed His only Son for your sins? In today's message, Pastor Terry describes how Jesus saved you. When He came into this world, Jesus died on the cross for your sins, becoming the sacrificial Lamb, paving the way for you to be reunited with your heavenly Father again. Now all your sins can be forgiven!

When we are finished dealing with a difficult circumstance, our minds prefer to deflect our attention away from the reality that it was a difficult journey, and instead focus on the positive moments and short-term joys that we experienced. Thinking about the positive sides of the challenge might often take you down the same route again. Today, Pastor Terry explains how God helps you focus on the positive aspects of life. Even when the enemy throws distractions at you, God can help you see clearly!

Have you ever gone into a restaurant and had such an amazing entrée or dessert that you decided you want to try to make it at home next time? It never fails that something is missing… it has enough salt and pepper. What's the secret ingredient?! There's a similar phenomenon in life. No matter what kind of thrills you chase, there's always something missing. Today, Pastor Terry reveals this secret ingredient – Jesus. When you encounter the God of the universe, that void left by futile attempts will be filled.

Many people think the ticket to Heaven is simply being a nice person. Some people think it's about how much you tithe. Others believe it's how many weeks they checked church off their to-do list. These aren't bad things to do… but they aren't the ticket to Heaven. Today, Pastor Terry reveals the true ticket to Heaven… believing and following Jesus. If you want to spend eternity with your creator, you can't just know about Him. You need to know Him. Do you? Or have you just been trying to check off boxes?

You've likely heard someone say, “How can there be a God with all the evil going on?” Or maybe you've thought to yourself, “How could God love someone like me?” In today's message, Pastor Terry shatters these thoughts by teaching how much God loves you. Jesus came and died to allow anyone who would come to Him to be rescued from evil in the next life. It doesn't matter who you are, or what you've done… God still loves you enough to die for even just a chance that you'd join Him.

Isn't the Lord good? Sometimes, it can be easy to get caught up in the flashy attractions of the world. We have so much fun being entertained by the sports or music industry that we are constantly seeking to top that experience. Today, Pastor Terry explains that if you're looking to attend church for the fun of it, you might leave feeling a little lacking. If you are looking to attend church to encounter the Lord of all creation, then you're in the right place. Don't seek thrills… seek the King of kings.

Have you ever had a great mentor or coach in your life? There's something incredibly powerful and awe-inspiring about someone directing you and guiding you to become better in a given field. Part of walking the Christian walk is to become a coach or mentor for younger believers. Today, Pastor Terry encourages you to become like the disciple Andrew. The Great Commission says to go out and make disciples… so who in your life can you mentor and disciple so that they can grow closer to Jesus?

Has the Lord ever provided in your life? Sure He has! Think about the roof over your head… the meal you last ate… the social and familial relationships you have that keep your mind sharp. The Lord will always provide. Pastor Terry doubles down on this thought today as he teaches that the Lord provided a sacrificial Lamb to cover the sins of mankind. This Lamb was announced by John the Baptist, and He came for you. Today, thank God for His provision and thank Him for what Jesus did.

Aren't you so glad that God is with you every single day? It doesn't matter if you're having a good day, a bad day, or a day that seems unremarkable. If you're alive in Christ, then God is with you. Today, Pastor Terry will talk more about what it took for Jesus to be with you. As you listen, consider your day so far. What evidence can you see that God's been with you? If it hasn't been smooth sailing, how has He kept you from sinking? If your day's been amazing so far, how has He blessed you? 

Have you ever met someone so bundled with positivity and optimism that you are just drawn to them? Something about their smile and charisma keeps you wanting to be around them. It's almost as if you are a moth drawn to their flame. In today's message, Pastor Terry encourages you to be that light for society. The world is full of darkness and it will be looking to you because of the joy you claim to have in Christ. Show them your flame. Remember… moths are drawn to light, not to darkness.

In our world today, one of the most notorious issues is false truth. Whether it's under the guise of Christianity, tarot readings, or fact-based science, we are constantly consuming lies about what we need to believe. In today's message, Pastor Terry wants you to know that if you want to be assured in who you are and where you're headed, give your heart to Jesus. The only promise that will never be broken is His promise of eternal life. Pull yourself out of the fray and experience truth like never before. 

In your faith journey, have you ever been sidetracked by the world? Have you ever felt yourself gravitating toward the world's promises and drifting away from God's perfect truths? Today, Pastor Terry wants you to know that no matter what, you need to remain committed to the promises of God's Word. The whims of the world will always be inviting, but will never compare to God's plan. Experience a fresh renewal in your faith by turning your back to the world and fixing your eyes on Heaven. 

Do you know where you stand in Christ? Do you know who you are through His gift of grace? In today's message, Pastor Terry wants you to know that even before you gave your life to Jesus, He had you on His heart and was waiting for you to join Him. You are saved by grace and must never forget the power that comes with that. All of the glorious wonders that you see around you were made by God's immaculate design. Step into His boundless glories and be a difference-maker for the sake of His gospel.

Have you ever felt unworthy of the church? Have you ever felt pressure to dust yourself off before entering a worship service? In today's message, Pastor Terry wants you to know that there is nothing you could ever do to separate yourself from God's love. Everyone has made mistakes and the point isn't to be perfect, but instead, it's to accept that you need help…God's help. Stop trying to fix everything on your own and give it to God. You'll never be the person you want to be by your own power. 

Do you live life with urgency? Are you focused on what's next? Or are you too preoccupied with the rat race of life? Today in his message, Pastor Terry wants you to know that if you want to invest in something that matters, give your heart to Jesus. This world is deteriorating every hour of every day and whether you want to believe it or not, someday it'll all collapse. Don't wait until it's too late and give your heart to the Lord. He wants nothing more than to save you by way of His free gift of grace. 

In your faith journey, how do you approach God's Word? Do you pick and choose what sounds best in today's political climate? Or do you cling to every period, comma, and exclamation point it has to offer? In today's message, Pastor Terry wants you to know that no matter how much guff the world gives you, God's Word will always deliver on its truths. The promises of the world will fade away, but God's Word never will. Stand by what has always remained the same and be set free by His perfect grace. 

Have you ever been called by God to a greater purpose? Have you ever been convicted by His distinct direction for your life? Today in his message, Pastor Terry lets you know that when God comes knocking at the door to your heart, you need to get up and answer. It doesn't matter if you don't feel prepared or don't see the logic in it, God's plan will always serve to bless your life more than you could ever imagine. Stop trying to fix everything on your own and be energized by following God's perfect plan. 

Have you ever tried to one-up God? Have you ever grown so impatient that you decide to take matters into your own hands? In today's message, Pastor Terry reminds you that there is nothing you could ever do to have a better plan than God. The more you try to do it all on your own, the further you'll be from the divine plan that God has put into place. Remain patient and wait eagerly on the Lord's soft, still voice. He has nothing but beautiful things in store and all He asks is that you win hearts for His kingdom. 

Watch the news or browse the headlines for a few minutes, and you'll be bombarded by all the pain and brokenness in this world, from natural disasters and accidents to crime and man-made problems. In today's message, Pastor Terry reminds us that Jesus Christ came to earth, died on the cross, and rose again, to give us hope, and to heal our broken hearts. If you're struggling with hopelessness and hurt, invite Jesus into your life today, and allow Him to heal you and give you an everlasting hope.

Are you at the end of your rope, and too far down to grab God's lifeline of grace? Pastor Terry comforts us today, with the promise that Jesus can reach us, to heal our broken hearts. Bring your cares to the feet of Jesus. The Bible says to cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. Jesus understands our pain, because He was tempted in all ways, just as we are, but was without sin. The One who conquered sin and the grave can save your crushed spirit, and make you whole again.