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"Yes, I am a Christian." Is the answer to the question often asked of someone who speaks of God being in their life. But when one does state, 'I have God in my life.' are they in fact speaking of following Christ in the manner the scriptures teach? And how can the one proclaiming that God is in their life, or that they are a Christian be eternally certain their claim is in fact true? After all, at the time of the great and terrible White Throne Judgment we read in Matthew 7 of the multitude of lost souls claiming to have been working in the name of Christ and the soul-wrenching reply they receive from their judge, the Lord Jesus. 21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven..., 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ 23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’ How can such a thing happen? How do such souls end up being so wrong, so condemned? May it be suggested they failed to heed or understand the scriptures? And we who are believers are commanded to know and teach the word of God (Deut. 6:4-7) And in our claim of having God in our life, of being a Christian, a disciple, a believer, and yes, even a follower of Christ, do we also take into account a particular position we also hold found in 1 Peter 2:9? But you are... a royal priesthood... that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. We stand as those who direct others to God. We are here to proclaim the excellencies of him who called us out of darkness. Think of that, we are to be God's proclaimers to a world lost in sin; but we must do so with the truth, and in truth. And Pastor Tim Bresnahan in this sermon expounds on the absolute necessity of understanding God's truth, taking hold of it for ourselves and proclaiming it to those not only closest to us, but to those who enter our lives as well. We must take hold of 'The Real Thing', and become those who stand as one from a royal priesthood rightly proclaiming God to a world of lost souls. And by doing so, at the time of the great and terrible judgment, we and our hearers rather than being told by Christ “Then shall He say also unto them on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels.' (Matthew 25:41)we instead will hear the glad words from Matthew 25:21 ‘'Well done, good and faithful servant... Enter into the joy of your master.'

Hectic. For many, this five letter word perfectly describes their life. And because hectic defines their daily living, inevitably they find all areas of their life, relationships, work, marriage, family weakening, as well as their own spiritual and emotional health. And what each of us needs to understand is this; Everyone of us is influential. Every person, no matter their position in life, from the high and mighty to the most humble among us set an example for those know. It could come by way of word or deed or simply in how we live our lives before the eyes of others, but an example, be it negative or positive is seen and can influence. And when life is overloaded, when life is spell, TOO BUSY, then that is what we are teaching, exampling. And ultimately, the lesson from the hectic life becomes, life's priorities can be shaved, can be compromised. Oh, one can say, the time is simply not there to give to that which is truly important, that the lack of time robs us of the seriousness and effort we know is required and needed., this includes first and foremost our relationship and walk with Christ. So in the end, we can lay blame on the hectic pace of modern life for the how things are not as they should be, or we can seek change. And in this sermon taken from passages within John 21, 1 Peter 5 & Matthew 11, Pastor Tim Bresnahan examines the hectic life through Christ and the Apostles and offers answers to it's struggles and to what ultimately can or will be lost, or even abandoned if the hectic person continues to run in life's exhaustive manner and direction.

As Christians, we should be seeking to know Christ in the greatest possible way. It should be an undertaking with the aim of leading us towards a personal Christ-likeness. For as we seek to grow in Christ-likeness, the more we will desire to be like him. We will hold a greater love for him and that in turn will bring about our desire to love and serve others as he did. But, but in becoming more Christ-like, we first need it to be exampled before us. And here's the thing; the ones charged most with the task of seeking to help us in this are the leaders within our local church. They are tasked by command of scripture to be our example, so they, as Paul the Apostle could say, might come to say, 'Follow me, as I follow Christ.' And in this first sermon in a new series on church leadership, not only will we begin to understand how a local church is to biblically form godly leadership, but to grasp and understand the responsibilities, not the suggestions, not the suggestions, but the responsibilities laid out in scripture for those who are placed in the office of elder or deacon within your church. And Pastor Tim Bresnahan will begin these teaching in a sermon taken from both Ezekiel 34:1-16 & Mark 6:30-44.

One of the difficulties, a problem in the church today is the lone wolf Christian. The one who isolates themselves from the fellowship offered by being a member of a local church. For choosing such a way of life the lone wolf state such things as past hurts done to them by other Christians, or they rather just listen to sermons on radio, or watch a church service on TV, forgetting completely the commandment found in Hebrews 10:24-25 [Open in Logos Bible Software (if available)] , ‘And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another…’ So in this sermon by Pastor Tim Bresnahan taken from both Genesis 4 & Acts 2 (with a nod to John 17:20-22 [Open in Logos Bible Software (if available)] )we explore the damage we cause ourselves, our walk with Christ, and the blessings lost by us and others by holding onto past hurts or wrong understandings in choosing the life of the lone wolf Christian over the sometimes imperfect joys of Christian fellowship.

Go and make disciples." These four words, spoken by our Lord in Matthew 28 so simple to pass over, but these words are possibly the most profound for the believer; for it is a command and no less authoritative than any found within the Ten Commandments. So the question becomes, are we in our lives attempting to follow this command? After all, someone who did, be it our parents, a sibling, relative, friend, neighbor, preacher or stranger stand responsible for each and everyone of us to now be found in Christ. But few of us are pastors or theology teachers and yet in the day to day of our lives this command stands. So here is the next question. How do we remain faithful to the expectation of the Lord to follow this command of his? Well in this sermon by Pastor Tim Bresnahan, he takes us along a road that begins with the Apostle Paul's conversation to the last words of our Lord before his Ascension. We learn how we in our daily lives in fact can become disciple makers. And after all, let us all remember the glorious truth that salvation in Christ is forever and ever, and by the effort of a faithful servant we found God meeting us where we were. But as we give thanks for our eternal salvation let us also not forget that Hell is also forever. And there are those in our lives living under God's righteous judgment even now who desperately need a faithful servant to live out the Lord's four words for them, and before them.

Do we strive in our lives to actually be a servant, a disciples of Christ? Which is a question that naturally brings up the questions of: what exactly is a servant or disciple of Christ’s, and once understood, do I desire to be his disciple? After all, just before he returned to heaven, our Lord did say, ‘Go and make disciples.’ So based on that, it would seem to be of some importance to the Lord that we become disciples, as well as seeking to help others become one as well. And beyond this direct command there is also the familiar urging to each of us of seeking to be like Christ; and Paul the Apostle did say, follow me as I follow Christ, and that he was Christ’s bond-servant. So in this sermon, Pastor Tim Bresnahan brings us into both of these questions And he begins doing so with Philippians 2:4-11. And once we explore this wondrous passage of scripture we move forth onto others. And at the end of the sermon we find the pair of questions asked here, what is a servant, a disciple of Christ’s, and do I truly desire to be one will be faced and decided upon by each of us.

One of the hardest subjects for any church leader to discuss with members is the need of giving. And yet, it is a necessary function of leadership to make those of the church aware of needs and how their tithes and offerings are used to further the Gospel and not simply collected to internalize, to among other things, keep the lights on and the building warm in winter and cool in summer. And in this sermon on explaining giving, Pastor Tim Bresnahan speaks and teaches on how we as believers are conduits of Christ and his love to both Christians and others and how we are called to be stewards of God's blessings in our lives. For God is not pleased if our giving comes from a sense of guilt or out of compulsion. No, what He instead desires is the one who is a cheerful giver, one whose motivation comes purely from the love they hold for Him and from the desire to see the Gospel go forth in the effort of reaching others, for wanting to snatch others from an eternal judgement and to come to know the love of God and the salvation He offers through the Lord Jesus.

As we enter a new year, some may have the desire for changes in their lives. But just as so many who plan, or even do join gyms, or perhaps one of the many weight loss clinics to be found, they find after a time the spirit is willing, but the body is telling them to forget it. Well in this sermon from Exodus 14 by Pastor Dennis Bauder, we are urged to push through in growth within our Christian life and not to park ourselves in the past, or in bad practices.

Do you know, you were created, designed to love? It's true, you dear reader were created to love both God and man, And if you need any true proof to this, just turn your Bible to Matthew 22:36-40 '36 “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” 37 He said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” This is a glorious truth, and God gives us the ability to do both. And in this sermon by Pastor Tim Bresnahan, we explore the depths of such love. And in the end, the question becomes, will we love God and others, the lovely and the unlovely, the difficult and the easy to get along with, will we act in love towards those who have done us well, and those who have hurt and used us as He commands us?

What really is a local church body? What function does it play or should play within our community, in our country, and even in our world? But far more important is the question of, why do we as Christians gather in fellowship? And not just on Sundays. What are the biblical mandates, principles, the purposes and responsibilities behind us doing so? Scripture does command us not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together, but though it does, does scripture also show us what those purposes are behind the command? Well in this topical sermon by Pastor Tim Bresnahan those questions are taken up and answered.

At the end of the Twentieth Century a survey was taken among the 'esteemed' from all fields, the Arts, Sciences, Business, Politics, and others. Those polled were asked a couple of simple questions: As we close out this millennium, who do you believe to have been the most significant person over this time period in your particular field, and overall, what do believe to be the single greatest achievement in past one thousand years to be. Well the answer for the most significant achievement came to be, the Guttenberg printing press. As for the most significant person in various fields, names such as Christopher Columbus, Michelangelo, Martin Luther, William Shakespeare, Galileo Galilei,, George Washington,, Ludwig Van Beethoven were named, and as an inventor, Johannes Guttenberg was once again named. But here are two questions of far greater importance, for they do not cover but a thousand years, nor do they cover all of time itself, but for all eternity. Who is the most significant figure ever born, and why does that person stand beyond all others born of women? Well in this short Christmas Eve sermon by Pastor Tim Bresnahan those questions are answered. And spoiler alert, the answer is, Jesus Christ.

What were the expectations and desires of the Jewish people for a king, before the birth of Jesus? Well they looked in every direction but in God's. And though God gave answers, looks, even glimpses into who they should be expecting, a dichotomy existed between what the people of Israel sought for a king and what God wanted to offer them, and He did so in the most noteworthy way through the prophet Isaiah. And in this sermon taken from Isaiah 8 Pastor Tim Bresnahan brings us through the attitudes, beliefs, desires and tensions of the people to finally what they were refusing to seek, and that was God.

Do you have questions about this life and answers from philosophy, science, or even Google fail to satisfy? Then there is one question to be asked of you: Might you think, consider that your answer is not found in the wisdom of men, in the books or blogs they write, or in the radio or podcasts they offer but in a person, Jesus Christ? Well in this sermon from Matthew 2:1-11 by Pastor Tim Bresnahan we meet those who are seeking for greater answers and whose search brought them to Bethlehem where they in the new born king found exactly what they sought, and just as importantly, if not more so, what they needed.

What is your filter in life? Is it stuck in the present with all it's concerns and needs? If it is, it is a short-sighted view you are taking. We all need to take an eternal view of life, as this life we live, even if it extends for five score years is less than a flicker when compared to eternity. And it's the eternal view of life we need to take. It is a life that can, thanks to Christ Jesus extend forever in joyous fellowship with God, and those we love and know, but it is only possible by accepting, receiving God's gift of salvation in Christ. And in this sermon by Pastor Tim Bresnahan taken from Luke 2:8-14, we learn not only why Jesus is the reason for the season, but how his birth leads to the greatest gift anyone can possible receive, and that is salvation from the penalty, and judgment of sin.

Here is a question asked by countless, but not just in our day, but for two millennia: Why Did God bring Christ in the world as he did? Well in this sermon from Luke 1:26-38 by Pastor Tim Bresnahan, we receive the answer and reason for the Lord's birth and coming into a chaotic and lost world.

What are your motives in life? Are you reaching for, taking hold of temporal pleasures and rewards in order to find satisfaction and meaning? If you are, you are reaching with short arms. We should be seeking to take hold of the eternal and what God has offered us. And in this sermon from Psalm 23 given by Pastor Tim Bresnahan, we are come to learn how and why in this life with all it's challenges and sufferings that we should be seeking to find our identity in Christ. And in so doing, we come to find not only temporal satisfaction and meaning in this life, and that despite the pains and disappointments faced, but that we take hold of both for all eternity.

In Psalm 56, we find David having penned a song concerning his struggles against enemies, of the fear and the worry they caused him. But though enemies surrounded him, in the midst of such realities, and the emotions which gripped him, David sings of overcoming them, overcoming worry with worship, overcoming fear with faith. And perhaps in your own life you are facing 'enemies' of your own. Perhaps there is a dire diagnosis from a doctor, a struggle in marriage, in family, at work, and they can threaten to take you beyond the ability to handle, to triumph over. Well in such times, when the heart is downcast, when depression over life or a situation is taking hold, where is God becomes the question. Well in this sermon by Pastor Tim Bresnahan, the problems are faced, and the answers David's psalm offers are explored and we invite you to listen to and discover what God through this psalm teaches us concerning our actions and reactions during times of troubles

Do you hold to the solid biblical truth, that we have a sure hope in Christ (Hebrews 6:16-20), or do you look towards the future, towards the afterlife and standing before God with a, 'I am hoping for the best' attitude or belief? Well in this sermon from Romans 8:1-4 by guest speaker Pastor Dennis Bauder we learn about the glorious joy of standing upon a sure hope in contrast to forgetting that there is NOW no condemnation for those who love God.

Just who is Jesus? Well that question is completely and fully answered in Colossians 1:15-20. And in this final sermon which uses Thom Rainer's 'I Am A Church Member' as a guide, Pastor Tim Bresnahan unpacks the glorious truths found in this passage, of just who Jesus is. But then the question must be asked, how should a person respond upon learning, discovering just who Jesus is? So while you listen to this sermon, ask yourself throughout, and then especially as it concludes, 'What am I going to do about Jesus?' Because no matter how you answer this question, or believe you simply let the question pass, it holds eternal consequences.

In Pastor Tim Bresnahan's continuing series based on Thom Rainer's book, 'I Am A Church Member', we are brought from the starting point of Acts 2:42-47 to the question of membership involvement and care within the local body; what it should look like and be? Are we as Christians devoted as we should be to both Christ, and to our church family? For to be devoted to Christ also entails being devoted to one and another. And here, Pastor Tim unpacks for us 'the marks' of actual and true devotion one will have if they are indeed committed to Christ, and to their local body.

In Pastor Tim Bresnahan's continuing series on what it means to be a church member, we explore the call and roll of pastors & elders and the requirements of being such. But in so doing, we also find the expectations and requirements of those called as church leaders are also the very characteristics church members should emulate not only in their own lives, but in their 'ministry' within their family and home.

When we stand back and look at being or becoming a church member, what is it we seek by doing so? Is the church simply a place where we have an expectation of being served, or is it a place where we come to serve others through Christ? Well in this continuing series on what a biblical church member is by Pastor Tim Bresnahan, This question is explored with the under-girding from Thom Rainer's book, I Am A Church Member. And in the end, each of us must decide, are we personally servants of Christ to all others, or is the local church, and being a member of that church simply where one should expect their needs and wants served.

We as Christians have so much going for us that it seems impossible we could ever have trouble loving one another. As believers, we love because God first loved us. Are you resting in and experiencing that love? Well in this sermon from Romans 5:5 guest speaker, Pastor Dennis Bauder has us explore and examine the gift of love we not only receive from God, but we also take a look at just what love is from God's perspective.

Unity. This is what Christ sought for his people, for members of your church (John 17:20-21. But for those within a church, unity can prove elusive due to unfortunate words being spoken. Words offered loosely or without thought or wisdom, or worse, in gossip will assure disunity settles in. Well in this second sermon in the, I am A Church Member series, Pastor Tim Bresnahan speaks, teaches on how each of us can avoid becoming a wreaking ball within a church but instead become a unifier, a blessing to all those around us. And we can become such by and in the offering of edifying comments, in the showing of compassion, in the offering of mercy, or when needed, in the offering of forgiveness, but first and foremost, in the taming of our tongue. For if we example these things in our lives and to others then God is honored and the blessing for us will be having others see Christ in us. And if Christ is seen in us, then we will be showing the love of God. And in showing the love of God perhaps we will see not only our Christian brothers and sisters growing in Christ, but gloriously, we may see others come to know him as savior.

Once Christ becomes our Lord and Savior, when we are transferred from the Kingdom of Darkness and into the Kingdom of Light (Colossians 1:18) we become a family member to all those throughout history who have also trusted in Christ for salvation. But we also become family members to those christians within our community, within our church. And as we become church members, what does this exactly mean? What does being a church member entail biblically? Well in this first of six sermons, in this series whose basis is found in Thom Rainer's small book, I am a Church Member, Pastor Tim Bresnahan begins taking us on the journey of discovering not only our place in Christ, but how being in Christ can cause us to become a blessing to those within our local church.

Awestruck, is defined as being utterly astounded or astonished by an event, a circumstance or even by the life or actions of another. And dear people, there is a day in the future for some where they will stand before the throne of Christ gobsmacked, utterly astonished when they in pleading, say, 'Lord, Lord, did we not do these things in your name?' after coming to hear a pronouncement from King Jesus they could not fathom or have imagined, and that being, 'Depart from me, I never knew you.' But well before this day arrives these same surprised sadly will answer poorly for their eternal state the question, 'Who exactly Jesus is, and what expectation(s)are placed upon us all who call him, Lord?'. Should they not have considered Christ's words and inferred expectation found in Luke 6:46? “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?" Perhaps these astonished, the seemingly numberless gobsmacked before Christ's throne revealed their fatal error in their very words, 'Lord, Lord, did we not do these things in your name?' rather than being able to say, 'Lord, Lord, did we not do what you expected?' Well in this sermon taken from Matthew 7:28-29, Pastor Tim Bresnahan brings us to where we begin our understanding of Jesus and how he unlike the teachers and scribes who could only comment on Scripture instead spoke as one having authority in all matters of life, both here and in eternity, astonishing all, leaving his hearers awestruck.

What are our personal daily life's priority? If it is anything less than following Christ, seeking to be more like him, seeking to do his will then we are falling woefully short in what the Christian should be; for after all, he does say, 'Why do you call me Lord, or master, and do not do what I say?' So as we come face to face with such a question/statement from Christ, what is it we choose? Is it, to follow his commands, his expectations for those who do call him savior and Lord, or not? And in this sermon taken from Matthew 7:24-27 by Pastor Tim Bresnahan, we are confronted with the contrast between the wise and foolish builders and what contrast teaches us, that our lives at all times, and in all ways should be built solidly upon Christ.

What are those terrifying words none would ever seek to hear from Christ? Well here they are. 'Matthew 7:21 ;Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’' What a tragedy for those who will stand before our Lord, and hear such words after having pleaded before him, 'Lord, Lord, did we not do these things in your name?' What a circumstance to find one's self in! And in this sermon from by Pastor Tim Bresnahan, we seek the deep reasons behind why such pleadings before the throne of Christ occur, but far more importantly, we come to understand how one stands before the throne of the Lord, and hear, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord."

The Golden Rule. What exactly is it? Love your neighbor as yourself? Is that in the end the full extent of it? Well as Jesus speaks and teaches on this topic from the Sermon on the Mount, we discover there is far more to understanding what is being revealed in Matthew 7:12-14 by Christ than is generally known or understood. So please join us as Pastor Tim Bresnahan guides us through a teaching of Christ's that holds eternal consequences for every soul ever born.

The two great question in the Christian life just might be, How do I grow in Christ, and how do I better trust and depend on God? Well in this sermon from Matthew 7, Pastor Tim Bresnahan explores these vital questions and guides us into answers which might challenge us to seek to be more Christ-like in our lives, and by being so, claim a truer and more meaningful life and relationship with God the Father.

When troubles or challenges arise in the life of a Christian, when times of difficulty and sorrow visit upon us, do we trust, do we stand upon our faith that God is there with us in such circumstances? Or, instead, do such times show us shrinking away or even turning our backs on God, demonstrating our profession of faith to possibly be no more than mere words. And during times others are facing troubles and challenges, do we follow the life example the one who died on a cross for us set and attempt to example him in their life? So, which are we? Are we but listeners of God's word, or are we indeed Christ's disciple? And in this sermon from Mark 8, The Feeding of the Five Thousand, by guest speaker Pastor David Livie, we not only find ourselves guided through Jesus's example and heart for his disciples, and those in need, but we're walked through the attitudes found in his followers and what we should learn and take from both for our own lives.

In the history of the world, two singular lives lived thousands of years apart have charted the course of life for every single person ever born. Those lives were of Adam and Jesus Christ. The power of the first life, lived by Adam, and by way of his act of willful disobedience set mankind on a road of sin, misery, death, judgment and eternal separation from God. However, in and by his mercy and love God provided a way of escape from the power and penalty of sin. For while, as the scriptures make clear, sin entered the world through Adam bringing death and judgment to us all, scripture also makes very clear, that through Jesus, we, instead, can receive forgiveness and salvation. And in this sermon by guest speaker, Pastor Dennis Bauder, the lives of Adam and Jesus are examined, contrasted, and in the end, we see how the power of each of their lives ultimately affects each and every one of us in our daily lives.

Shame, brought from embarrassing actions or personal failures can prove to be such a gut-wrenching emotion that it can cause a person to run and hide from others, and from their best life, or it can cause a person to point fingers and blame others for their own failures; a choice that extends back to the time of Adam and Eve and has become the default position for far too many. But what can truly be insidious, is for a person who denies or will not recognize or admit to their own failures to then turn around and become more than willing to point at the failures of others. Well in this sermon taken from Matthew 7, from the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Tim Bresnahan not only offers a warning found in our passage for the one whose superciliousness would have them carry such an attitude within their hearts, but he reminds us that we remain a work in progress in Christ. He then goes on through Matthew 7: 3-5 to reveal the proper God-pleasing attitude and action we all should take hold of, live by, and show to others.

There are times in life when we all should be able to accept constructive criticism, or even offer it. But that is far different from being judgmental or critical of another person. One is done from concern, and in love, while the other comes from an attitude of superiority. And a routine complaint placed against Christians today, deserved or not, is of having a critical, judgmental attitude of others, and not just those outside our church, but even within it. This attitude should never be found within the heart of a Christian. So in this portion of the Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew 7, Pastor Tim Bresnahan exposes the dangers of having a hyper-critical spirit and it's effect not only on those such an attitude is shown to, but upon the life and heart of one who does carry such an attitude within themself.

Anxiety and worry over the things of life grip the lives and hearts of so many these days, we see people losing sleep, losing joy and contentment, we see people wondering, sadly, about their worth as a person. This should not be. And in this sermon from the Sermon on the Mount by Pastor Tim Bresnahan, we find Jesus speaking on the eternal value we each hold in God's eyes, and what that means for us today, and for our lives.

Are there things in this life that holds such an appeal that we place them over having a relationship with God? Do we make the temporal of this life king over us rather than seeking Christ for all eternity? Jesus said, we cannot serve both God and money, as we will love one and hate the other. It is a struggle for many to give up the temporal for the eternal. And in this sermon by Pastor Tim Bresnahan, we learn how Christ does ask us to choose him, to choose forgiveness over judgment, to take hold of eternal life over those things which in the end will not matter and will see no benefit but only sure judgment awaiting them once this life does passes into the eternal.

Do you believe God cares about every aspect of your life? He not only cares, but he wants a deep relationship with us. Prayer is central to this relationship, but so is living in humbleness before God. And in this sermon by Pastor Tim Bresnahan, we come to understand that this temporal life and all that it encompasses is not the great and final prize for us, but our focus should instead be on God; for He, for the one who will seek him out with all their heart becomes the great eternal prize. For as scripture says, 'But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him" (1 Corinthians 2:9)

Do you believe God loves you, or is God, at best, a taskmaster? Well in this sermon from Proverbs 4, Pastor Tim Bresnahan helps us reflect not only on God's love, but on his word, and it's teaching on His love. And here is the glorious truth (spoiler alert) it is never too soon or too late, as none of us are too far gone in our lives, in what we have done in our life not to experience God's love and forgiveness.

God's love... myriads upon myriads of poems, songs, books, art, dramatizations and sermons have been produced over the centuries by men and women to express it, to praise it, and to trumpet it. But how does God himself define it, explain it? Well in this sermon from Romans 8:6-8, but particularly from verse 8 by guest speaker Pastor Dennis Baude,r we are shown six divine, all important explanations of God's love.

One of the most critical questions one can face in life is, 'Who is Jesus?' And it is vital that this question be answered by each and everyone of us. And in this sermon we are led through not only the answer to this question but what should occur in our lives once we understand who Jesus is. And when understanding does come so should a new beginning. But what sort of new beginning is meant here, and where does it lead us to? The answer and understanding to those questions are brought out of Mark 1:1-11 by our guest speaker, Phil Lawrence.

Christian, what do you rely on to get your through the day? If it's not God, you need to reassess. Are you hungering for God's daily? Does your faith have you in prayer before God each and every day seeking His provision for what on that day is needed in your life? Are you in confession before him, are you seeking His forgiveness, and beyond this, are you seeking His help in having you act towards others as He himself acts towards you? Well in this sermon from Pastor Tim Bresnahan, he, much like a sherpa, guides us through Matthew 6:11-13, part of the Lord's Prayer, and shows us what our daily hunger, our daily desire should be, and the reasons why we should be desperate for seeking God daily and the full and complete provision of our daily bread.

As Christians, knowing that Christ reins now in Heaven, and will rein as king on Earth in the future, we are until that glorious day to reflect God to the world, and in doing so, we point others to Christ for the salvation of their souls. But are we pointing others to Christ? Are letting those we know and love understand that a day is coming when we all, saved and unsaved will see Christ rein, that his kingdom will indeed be established, and an accounting of our lives will take place? And woe to those who are not found in the Book of Life! So here are the questions, Do you as a Christian truly desire that 'May your kingdom come'? And are you reflecting God to the world, to those around you? For while the believer will forever, for all eternity enjoy eternal life in the presence of God, the hellish eternity for the unforgiven last just as long, a fate no Christian desires to see befall others. And in this sermon from Matthew 6:10, Pastor Tim Bresnahan encourages us, directs us towards living the life that reflects God to the world, and in so doing, we as believers indeed can excitedly, and gladly utter the words, "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it done in Heaven."

As a Christian, does the knowledge of having direct access to God by prayer excite or humble you? Do you realize or understand God wants you to pursue him, seek him, and you are able to do this through prayer. There is never a need of praying to any other but God himself, as Jesus showed and taught here in Matthew 6:7-9 when he states we can pray directly to God our father. And in this sermon by Pastor Tim Bresnahan, we are guided through how as Christians we have an instant connection to God, that God desires to hear from us, and what the effective prayer is, and can accomplish.

Why did Christ come? He came to eradicate the power and penalty of sin in our lives. He came to bring a way we can receive forgiveness, salvation, and an eternal relationship with God. And in that relationship with God, we have access to Him by prayer. Prayer is our communication with God, it connects us in this life to God. And in this sermon from Matthew 6, Pastor Tim Bresnahan brings out the truth of having this life, this connection with God, and the power of prayer.

The promise of God for salvation is Christ Jesus. Christ changes all things for those who will come to him. And the glorious truth of this is, Christ will meet you were you are in life. You do not need to 'clean yourself up' before forgiveness and salvation can be yours. Wherever you are in life, Christ, if you call upon him, will meet you there. And in this sermon from Matthew 28 by Pastor Tim Bresnahan, he brings to us the wondrous truth of God's love and provision for any and all who call upon Jesus for forgiveness and salvation.

The great fact of the Bible is this; Every sentence, every word found within it's pages has a purpose. But the bottom line for us all comes down to the choice of, will we rely upon God or not? Will we surrender to Him, and give Him control of our lives? And in this sermon from Mark 11, Pastor Tim Bresnahan guides us through the choices, and their eternal consequences for us all.

Taking only parts of biblical truth will cause people to follow falsehoods. And when we only love those who love us, we are neglecting the truth of loving all, including those who unlovable or even opposed to us. And in this sermon from Matthew 5:43-48, Pastor Tim Bresnahan brings us to the understanding of what true forgiveness is, what loving our neighbor entails, and how we can accomplish both forgiveness and turning our hearts towards loving those who are unlovely.

With our mouths we can start a war or offer wisdom. And as a Christian we should not need to swear an oath, but our yes should be yes, and our no be no. We should always be honest. And in this sermon from Matthew 5:33-37, Pastor Tim Bresnahan leads us into an understanding of how a Christian should conduct themselves when it comes to their speech.

God promises peace to those who come to HIm. But what sort of peace does this promise encompass? In this sermon from Isaiah 26 by guest speaker, Pastor Dennis Bauder, we explore the peace of God, it's promises, what it brings, and how one can obtain it for themselves.

In the mist of loss, of heartache, God says, ;I have not given up on anyone God restores when life has broken us. And in this sermon from Matthew 19, Pastor Tim Bresnahan leads us to an understanding of where God is in our times of sorrow and trial.

The sad truth when it comes to a great many who seek to live a 'moral life' is their decision to look at and follow the Ten Commandments as a list of precepts one must outwardly follow in order to please God. But the truth is, the Ten Commandments are set before us not to just tell us of what sins to avoid, they are set before us in order to reveal our sin, to reveal our need of a complete heart change, a renewing of our minds to the spirit and actual intent of the Law. And in this sermon from Matthew 5:27-31 by Pastor Tim Bresnahan, explores this difference as he walks us through Jesus' teaching on marriage and divorce, and the true meaning and intent of the seventh commandment.