NPPBC Audio Sermons

This message from Elder Ronnie Blair takes a fresh look at the familiar story of the prodigal son, shifting the focus from the son who wandered away to the love of the father who never stopped looking for him. Preaching from Luke 15, Elder Blair reminds us that Jesus came to seek and to save those who are lost. The prodigal son demanded his inheritance, left home, wasted everything, and eventually found himself in a place of desperation. But in the middle of the mess, he came to himself. He realized what he had left behind and made the decision to arise and go back to his father. That picture of coming home carries a powerful message about salvation. Elder Blair shares from his own experience in 1973, when his life and home were in a desperate condition. He describes being drawn to the altar by the Holy Ghost, realizing he was lost and undone. Salvation does not come from rehearsing the right words or trying to work our way back to God. It comes through conviction, repentance, and faith in the sacrifice Jesus made for our sins. The father in Luke 15 was watching and waiting. When he saw his son coming from a great distance, he ran to meet him. The father did not stand back and demand an explanation. He had compassion, embraced his son, and welcomed him home. He did not dwell on the past. Instead, he called for the best robe, a ring, and shoes, and commanded that the fatted calf be prepared for a celebration. Elder Blair explains that the father’s actions reveal the heart of God toward a sinner who comes home. God’s grace is greater than our past, and when a sinner repents, there is joy in the presence of God. The church should rejoice when someone is saved rather than question whether they are worthy of God’s forgiveness. The message also turns to the elder son, who remained at home but became angry when his brother returned. His resentment reveals another danger: self-righteousness and an unwillingness to rejoice when God changes someone else’s life. Elder Blair challenges believers not to look at someone’s past and decide that they could never be saved. God can save to the uttermost and do what people consider impossible. Through stories from his ministry, including men who struggled with addiction and a man named Tom Horace whose salvation was questioned by others, Elder Blair shows that human opinions cannot cancel the work of God. When the Holy Spirit changes a life, the evidence will speak for itself. The message also challenges God’s people to worship Him freely. We do not come to church to impress people. We come to worship the One who saved us. There should be joy when the lost are found and the prodigal comes home. Elder Blair closes with a deeply personal testimony of God’s restoration in his own marriage and the faith of his wife during her final illness. Her willingness to trust God completely, whether He chose to heal her or call her home, became a lasting testimony of faith. Whether you feel far from God, are carrying a burden, or simply need to be reminded of His love, this sermon points back to the same truth: God knows you, God loves you, and the Father is still calling people home.

The heart of this message centers on one simple request that carries a powerful challenge: “Sir, we would see Jesus.”Pastor Tommy Boring reminds us that people today are still looking for Jesus, and God has called His people to help them see Him. In John 12, certain Greeks came to Jerusalem to worship and approached Philip with a desire to see Jesus. Their request set the stage for Jesus to speak about His coming death, resurrection, and the purpose for which He came. Throughout Scripture, we see people who were determined to find Jesus. David thirsted for God's presence, Zacchaeus climbed a tree because he wanted to see Jesus, the wise men traveled from afar to worship Him, and Philip told Nathanael, “Come and see.” Someone had to tell those Greeks that Jesus was there. The same is true today. Someone must tell people about Jesus and give them a reason to seek Him. Pastor Boring points to the many people in Scripture whose lives had been changed by Jesus. The woman at the well invited others to “come, see.” The man born blind could testify, “Whereas I was blind, now I see.” The leper who was cleansed, the woman who was healed after touching Jesus' garment, Zacchaeus, and the man at Bethesda all had something to say because they had encountered Jesus. Philip and Andrew could not save the Greeks themselves, but they could bring them to Jesus. That is also our responsibility. We cannot save anyone, but we can point people to the One who can. When people get close to Jesus, they hear Him through His Word and feel the drawing of the Holy Spirit. The goal is not simply to come to church, get refreshed, and leave unchanged. We are called to take what God gives us into the highways and hedges and let others know how wonderful Jesus is. In a world filled with uncertainty, fear, instability, and confusion, people need to see something real. They need to see Christians whose lives point to Jesus. The question is not only whether we know Jesus, but whether others can see Jesus in us. What do people see when they look at our lives? Do they see worry, anger, compromise, and the ways of the world? Or do they see the joy, peace, love, holiness, and faithfulness of someone who knows Jesus? The Great Commission is built on the truth that disciples make disciples. We are not called to simply sit in the house of God. We are called to go into the field and work. Someone may be watching your life and wondering if Jesus is real. Your testimony, your worship, your kindness, your faithfulness, and your willingness to speak about Christ may be what ignites a desire in someone else to say, “I want to see Jesus.” Pastor Boring challenges every believer to live so that others can find their way to Christ. May our lives lift Jesus up so clearly that people around us will want to know the Savior we know. “Sir, we would see Jesus.”

What are you feeding your conscience? In this powerful message, Pastor Tommy Boring teaches from Philippians 4 about the importance of strengthening and protecting the inner man. Our conscience is a God-given part of us that helps recognize right and wrong, but it can be shaped by whatever we continually allow into our lives. If we expose ourselves to enough worldly influences, compromise can become normal. But when we fill our hearts and minds with the Word of God and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, our conscience can become stronger and more sensitive to righteousness. Pastor Boring explains that our conscience should never be molded by popular opinion, culture, personal desires, or the behavior of those around us. God’s Word must be the standard. Hebrews 4:12 reminds us that the Word of God is powerful enough to pierce into the deepest parts of our being, discerning the thoughts and intents of the heart. Using the picture of “Miracle Grow” for a plant, this sermon challenges us to ask what we are using to nourish our conscience. Philippians 4 provides practical ways to strengthen the inner man: • Stand fast in the Lord and remain faithful. • Be of the same mind and pursue unity with others. • Help and serve people instead of living only for ourselves. • Rejoice in the Lord and maintain a heart of worship. • Practice moderation and self-control. • Develop a life of prayer and dependence on God. • Think on things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report. • Put into practice the things we have learned from God’s Word. Philippians 4:7 promises that the peace of God will keep our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Verse 8 then gives us a pattern for disciplining our thoughts and filling our minds with things that honor God. The world constantly works to redefine right and wrong, but God’s standard has not changed. Our conscience needs to be strengthened so that when we are tempted to compromise, that inner voice will recognize it and respond to the truth of God’s Word. A dusty Bible, neglected prayer life, ungodly influences, and a lack of worship can all affect the condition of the inner man. But there is hope. Through God’s Word, prayer, faithfulness, worship, service, unity, self-control, and obedience, we can nourish the conscience and become more spiritually grounded. The part of you that lives forever needs to be fed the right things. Don’t allow the world to shape your conscience. Give your inner man some “Miracle Grow” through the Word of God and let the Holy Spirit strengthen you to stand for what is right. If this message speaks to you, take time to examine what you are allowing to influence your heart and mind. Feed your conscience with the things of God.

A season of hardship can reveal where our roots are planted. In “When the Heat Comes, Will Your Leaves Stay Green?”, Pastor Tommy Boring brings a powerful message from Jeremiah 17:7-8 about trusting and hoping in the Lord when life becomes difficult. Using the picture of a tree planted by the waters, this sermon reminds us that trusting God does not mean we will never face heat, drought, trouble, or adversity. It means that when those seasons come, we have a source of life that the circumstances around us cannot take away. A tree with roots reaching toward the water can remain green and continue bearing fruit even when everything around it is dry. Pastor Boring begins with Psalm 63 and David’s deep thirst for God, emphasizing the importance of seeking the Lord and pursuing His presence. Just as Peter was able to walk on the water while his eyes were on Jesus, believers must keep their focus on God rather than allowing circumstances, fear, or the enemy’s lies to determine their outlook. The message also points to Joseph as an example of someone who remained rooted in God through incredible adversity. Joseph experienced betrayal, slavery, false accusations, imprisonment, and being forgotten, yet God was with him through every season. His circumstances changed repeatedly, but his source never changed. Because his hope remained in God, Joseph continued to grow and eventually saw God’s purpose fulfilled. Jeremiah himself understood what it meant to endure difficult circumstances. Even when persecution and hardship made him want to stop, God’s Word remained like a fire in his bones. His calling and purpose were greater than the difficulties surrounding him. Pastor Boring challenges us to consider where we have placed our trust. Money, possessions, government, careers, security, and other worldly things cannot provide the peace, strength, or eternal hope that comes from God. The promises of God do not become true because we believe them. They are already settled, and our responsibility is to trust the One who made them. When the heat comes, will your leaves stay green? The answer depends on where your roots are planted. Those who trust and hope in the Lord can remain spiritually alive, continue to bear fruit, and endure seasons of drought. God has never failed, and He will remain faithful through every trial. This sermon is an encouragement to deepen your roots in God’s Word, seek Him daily, and learn to trust Him even when you cannot understand what He is doing. Whatever season you are facing, stay planted by the water. Keep trusting. Keep hoping. Keep seeking God. He will help you make it through.

What happens when we repeatedly ignore the voice inside that tells us something is wrong? In “Seared With a Hot Iron: What Happens When You Ignore Your Conscience,” Pastor Tommy Boring delivers a timely message about the God-given conscience and the danger of allowing it to become defiled, hardened, or seared through continued disobedience and exposure to ungodliness. Drawing from 1 Timothy, Romans, Titus, Hebrews, and other passages, this sermon examines the importance of maintaining a good conscience. God has given humanity an inner moral awareness, but Pastor Boring reminds us that the conscience itself is not the ultimate standard. The Word of God is the final authority, and our conscience must be continually shaped, corrected, and strengthened by Scripture and the leading of the Holy Spirit. A healthy conscience acts like a moral compass. It convicts us when we sin, warns us when something is wrong, and can lead us toward repentance. In John 8, those who accused the woman caught in adultery were convicted by their own consciences and left one by one. But what happens when a person repeatedly refuses conviction? Every time we ignore what we know is right, it can become easier to ignore the next warning. The message warns of a defiled conscience and a seared conscience, describing how stubbornness, rebellion, hypocrisy, and continual exposure to ungodliness can weaken our sensitivity to sin. What once troubled the heart can eventually seem normal. The more the conscience is ignored, the greater the danger of reaching a place where conviction no longer has the same effect. Yet this sermon also brings a powerful message of hope. No matter how damaged or marred a conscience may seem, God is able to restore what sin has damaged. Hebrews reminds us that the blood of Christ can purge the conscience from dead works to serve the living God. Through salvation, repentance, God’s Word, and the work of the Holy Spirit, hearts and consciences can be renewed. Pastor Boring challenges believers to consider what they are allowing to shape their hearts and minds. Are we feeding our conscience with the truth of God’s Word, or are we allowing the world to redefine what is right and wrong? Conscience and the Holy Spirit should work together, guiding us toward truth, repentance, and a closer walk with Christ. The invitation is clear: Don’t ignore the conviction of God. Don’t keep pushing away the voice that calls you to repentance. Every tug of the Holy Spirit is an opportunity to turn, be forgiven, and allow God to make your heart right again. If your conscience is burdened, defiled, or wounded by sin, the blood of Jesus Christ is still able to cleanse and restore.

What can earn you a place in heaven? According to Elder Roger Best’s message, “The Ticket Stamped in Jesus' Blood,” the answer is not found in good works, church attendance, financial giving, or human effort. Drawing from Titus 3:1-7, this sermon emphasizes that salvation is not earned by works of righteousness, but comes through the mercy, grace, and saving power of Jesus Christ. Elder Best reflects on the importance of obeying God’s direction, even when that means preaching a message again because more people may need to hear it. The central truth of this message is clear: heaven cannot be bought, earned, or worked for. The only hope of salvation is through the convicting power of the Holy Spirit and the precious blood Jesus shed on the cross of Calvary. Using the image of a ticket “stamped in Jesus’ blood” and marked “paid in full,” the sermon points to the Lamb’s Book of Life and the necessity of a personal relationship with Christ. Good deeds have their place, but they cannot save the soul. Salvation requires coming to Jesus in repentance and faith, trusting in His finished work. The message also highlights the amazing love of Christ. Jesus willingly endured suffering, rejection, and the cross because of His love for humanity. Even when believers fail and fall, God’s mercy remains available to those who come to Him seeking forgiveness. His grace is not a license to sin, but a reminder that no one stands before God worthy on their own merits. Elder Best closes with a serious call to examine your heart. Is your name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life? Have you personally experienced the conviction and saving grace of Jesus Christ? The invitation is open, and salvation is available through the One whose blood paid the price in full. The ticket to heaven is not purchased with money or earned by works. It was paid for at Calvary.

Sometimes we need to stop and remember what it felt like when we first discovered the wonder of salvation. In this powerful message, Pastor Tommy Boring challenges believers to examine whether they have grown comfortable with the greatest gift God has ever given and whether the joy, gratitude, and awe of being born again are still alive in their hearts. Drawing from Galatians 3 and 4, along with 2 Peter 1:12-13, this sermon emphasizes the importance of being reminded of truths we already know. Peter understood that God’s people need continual stirring and renewal. The same gospel that changed us when we first believed should still move us today. Pastor Boring reminds us of Jesus’ words to His disciples when they rejoiced over the power they had experienced. Jesus directed their attention to something far greater: that their names were written in heaven. We can become so accustomed to church, preaching, worship, and the blessings of God that we lose the wonder of what it means to actually be saved. The message explores the two incredible gifts described in Galatians 4. First, God sent His Son. Jesus came in the flesh, lived a perfect and sinless life, and willingly gave Himself on Calvary as the only acceptable sacrifice for our sins. His death purchased redemption and made adoption into the family of God possible. Salvation was not something humanity could manufacture through religion, good works, family heritage, or human ability. God provided exactly what we needed. Second, God sent the Spirit of His Son into the hearts of those who belong to Him. The Holy Spirit is the Comforter, the guide, and the evidence of God’s presence within the believer. His work produces the fruit of love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance. This sermon also addresses the danger of losing our first love. Hardship, grief, disappointment, and the cares of life can affect our joy, but they do not change the reality of what Christ has done. Believers are called to rejoice, remember, and continually stir up their hearts concerning the salvation they have received. Whether you have walked with Christ for years or are hearing the gospel for the first time, this message points back to the simple and profound truth that God loved the world enough to give His Son. He has made a way for sinners to be redeemed, transformed, adopted, and filled with His Spirit. Have you lost the wonder of your salvation? Perhaps today is the time to remember what God has done, renew your gratitude, and allow the Holy Spirit to stir your heart again.

Sometimes the greatest obstacle in our walk with God is not something we need to gain, but something we need to let go. In “Cast it Aside,” Pastor Tommy Boring challenges believers from Hebrews 12:1-3 to identify the weights and sins that hinder their spiritual race and to lay them aside so they can run with patience and keep their eyes on Jesus. Hebrews 12 points us to the “great cloud of witnesses” described throughout Hebrews 11. Men and women such as Abel, Abraham, Moses, and Rahab believed God even when circumstances seemed impossible. Their faith reminds us that victory does not require carrying unnecessary burdens. It requires trusting God and continuing forward. Pastor Boring emphasizes the difference between sin and weight. Sin must be confessed, repented of, and forsaken, but there are also weights that may not necessarily be sinful yet still hinder our walk with God. These burdens can steal our peace, joy, spiritual strength, and effectiveness. God wants us to recognize them and cast them on Him because He cares for us. The message examines some of the weights identified in 1 John 2:16, including the lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and pride of life. Pride can produce anger, unforgiveness, bitterness, and self-exaltation. The lust of the eyes can lead to envy, jealousy, discontentment, and covetousness. The lust of the flesh can pull us toward ungodliness and unrighteousness. Each one can slow us down in the race God has called us to run. The sermon also addresses burdens that can come through physical problems, difficult circumstances, relationships, work, aging, and the problems of others. Even when certain circumstances cannot immediately be changed, we do not have to allow them to become weights that control our hearts. Pastor Boring points to the Apostle Paul, who endured tremendous suffering while continuing to serve God. Paul learned contentment instead of allowing his hardships to stop his race. Another important warning is that complaining can become a weight. Difficult people and unpleasant circumstances may remain, but believers are challenged to choose whether they will allow those situations to steal their joy and effectiveness. Ultimately, laying aside our weights is a daily decision. We may find ourselves picking up the same burdens again and again, but God’s invitation remains the same: cast it on Him. He is able to carry what we cannot. The message calls us to examine our hearts honestly, identify whatever is slowing us down, and surrender it to God. Instead of simply hearing the Word, we are challenged to become doers of the Word. Lay aside the sin. Lay aside the pride. Lay aside the fear, frustration, bitterness, and burdens that keep us from running well. Most importantly, look unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith. He endured the cross and despised the shame for the joy that was set before Him. When we keep our eyes on Christ and cast aside what hinders us, we can continue running the race God has placed before us.

A genuine work of God should never leave us sitting still. In “A Call to Get Stirred,” Pastor Tommy Boring challenges believers to examine whether the Holy Spirit is truly stirring their hearts and moving them to action for the things that matter eternally. Using Acts 17 and Paul’s experience in Athens, the message focuses on the moment when Paul saw a city completely given to idolatry and his spirit was “stirred in him.” Paul did not simply notice the darkness around him and move on. His burden led him to speak, preach, pray, and point people toward the true God and the salvation found through Jesus Christ. Pastor Boring makes an important distinction between being emotionally moved and being spiritually stirred. People can be affected by music, movies, circumstances, politics, and countless other things, but the question is whether there is something within us that can be stirred by the Holy Spirit. If we are truly born again, the Spirit of Christ should move us toward prayer, worship, obedience, compassion, witnessing, and a greater burden for lost souls. The message challenges Christians to consider what truly bothers them. We can become deeply concerned about politics, prices, gas, laws, and everyday problems while remaining unmoved by people who are living without God and facing eternity without hope. Paul was stirred by the spiritual darkness surrounding him, and believers today should be stirred by the darkness around us as well. Being stirred is not simply an emotional experience. Stirring should produce action. It should cause us to pray more, seek God more, study His Word, stand for truth, reach out to others, and become usable vessels in His hands. The church cannot afford to remain spiritually asleep while there is still a world that needs to hear the Gospel. Pastor Boring also points back to the great spiritual awakenings of the past, when men and women became stirred by God and allowed that burden to influence those around them. The challenge is whether we are willing to wake up, get involved, visit, call, pray, witness, and stand in the gap for those who need Jesus. The sermon brings the challenge home with a personal question: Who is praying for your loved ones? Who is crying out for their souls? Who is willing to stand in the gap? We should ask God to awaken our hearts and restore the burden we once had for people who are lost, hurting, and drifting away from Him. Most importantly, Pastor Boring reminds us that there must first be something within us to stir. The call begins with being born again and having the Holy Spirit within. There is no substitute for salvation. For the believer, the prayer is simple: “God, stir this up in me today. Help me be a witness for You and Your kingdom.” May God wake us from spiritual sleep, give us a burden for souls, and stir us to make a difference while there is still work to do and a Gospel to share.

There are moments in life when fear, uncertainty, and trouble make us wonder if we can keep going. In “The Hand That Holds You,” Pastor Tommy Boring brings a comforting message from Psalm 139 about the unfailing presence, guidance, and protection of God. Psalm 139 reminds us that God knows everything about us and is everywhere we could possibly go. His knowledge reaches our thoughts, words, motives, and struggles, yet He still chooses to lay His hand upon us. Even when we try to hide our failures or run from His presence, God knows where we are and continues to reach for us. The message focuses on the powerful truth that God's hand does more than comfort us. His hand leads us, holds us, corrects us, and keeps us. Jesus promised that His sheep hear His voice, follow Him, and have eternal life. No one can pluck them from His hand, and they are also secure in the Father's hand. What an assurance for the child of God. His hands never fail, never tremble, and never let go. Pastor Boring explains that God’s hand can also become heavy when we are walking in sin. Like a shepherd pulling a wandering sheep away from danger, God’s correction is an expression of His love. His chastening is designed to bring us back to repentance and righteousness. We may resist His guidance, but His purpose is always to protect and restore us. The Good Shepherd leads His people beside still waters, restores the soul, directs their paths, and walks with them through the valley of the shadow of death. Isaiah 41:10 gives another powerful reminder that God strengthens, helps, and upholds His people with His righteous right hand. A personal experience involving the unexpected playing of the song “He'll Hold My Hand” became a meaningful reminder of the central truth of this message. Whether we are worried, afraid, discouraged, struggling, or facing uncertainty, God is still holding our hand. He will hold us through the good days and difficult days, through life and even through the journey of death. The message closes with an invitation to make sure you are truly in God’s hand. Salvation begins with being born again, confessing our sin, and trusting Jesus Christ. If you belong to Him, you can rest in this promise: He will lead you, He will hold you, and He will never let you go.

There is a danger in thinking we are stronger, wiser, or more spiritual than we really are. In this challenging sermon, Elder Dustin Parks preaches from Luke 18:9-14 about humility, self-righteousness, and the sobering truth that we are all only one step away from backsliding. The message begins with the Pharisee who thanked God that he was not like other people. Elder Parks warns against the same spirit taking root in our own hearts. Church attendance, positions, knowledge, wealth, appearance, or years of service do not make one person more valuable to God than another. Our righteousness is not something we can manufacture. We are dependent every day on the grace and mercy of God. “We're all one step from backsliding” is not a call to fear, but a call to humility and watchfulness. No matter our position in the church or how long we have served God, we are still capable of falling. Peter boldly declared that he would never deny Jesus, yet he denied Him three times. Elder Parks emphasizes the importance of crucifying the flesh daily and keeping our focus on where we stand with God rather than measuring ourselves against others. The sermon also challenges the way Christians can judge people based on age, appearance, wealth, abilities, or background. God is no respecter of persons. A pastor is not better than a singer, an older saint is not better than a young believer, and someone who does not fit our idea of what a Christian should look like is not beyond God’s reach. God looks on the heart. Jesus repeatedly showed compassion to people others might overlook. The man who had been lame for 38 years, blind Bartimaeus, and others who were considered insignificant were not rejected by Christ. Before salvation, we were all sinners in need of mercy. We were all lost, broken, and without hope apart from Jesus. That truth should produce humility, compassion, and a willingness to see others through the eyes of Christ. Elder Parks reminds us that our lives are being watched by those who are lost. When Christians judge others over outward appearances or make people feel unwelcome, they can become a stumbling block. Instead, the church should demonstrate the love, forgiveness, humility, and grace of Jesus Christ. We all have mistakes. We all fall short. We all need the Lord. This message is a call to examine our own hearts before examining someone else’s life. Instead of asking, “How are they doing?” we should ask, “Where am I with God?” Instead of comparing ourselves with others, we should humble ourselves before Christ, confess our failures, and keep walking in His grace. No one is too young, too old, too broken, too different, or too far gone for God to save. The same Jesus who saved us can save anyone. Let us stop acting as though we are different from everyone else and start showing the world the love of the One who saved us all.

What happens when we stop trying to be seen and start making sure Jesus is seen? In this powerful sermon, Pastor Tommy Boring preaches from John 3:22-30 and John 12:32 on the life-changing truth, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” John the Baptist gives us a powerful example of what it means to live for the glory of Christ. He understood that everything good comes from God, that his purpose was to point people to Jesus, and that his joy was found in seeing Christ increase. John refused to take the place of the Bridegroom. Instead, he faithfully served, stood for truth, and directed attention away from himself and toward Jesus. Pastor Tommy reminds us that every gift, ability, blessing, opportunity, and breath comes from God. We have nothing to boast in except Jesus Christ and His finished work on the cross. The flesh wants recognition, praise, and glory, but the Christian life calls us to surrender ourselves so that Christ can be lifted higher. The message also points back to Moses lifting up the brazen serpent in the wilderness. Those who looked upon it lived. Jesus would later explain that He must be lifted up, and that when He is lifted up, He will draw people unto Himself. Our responsibility is not to manufacture salvation, manipulate people, or draw attention to ourselves. We are called to lift up Jesus and allow His power to work on hearts. To truly lift Jesus up, we must get low. Humility is not weakness. It is the place where God can work through us. When we decrease, Christ becomes more visible. When we get out of the way, people can see their need for Him. When our lives point away from ourselves and toward Jesus, His glory becomes the focus. John’s example challenges us to point up, set Christ above ourselves, stand for Him even when it costs us, and continually decrease so He can increase. We may be called old-fashioned, different, or out of touch, but our calling is to remain faithful to Jesus regardless of the world’s opinion. This sermon is a challenge to examine our hearts and ask: Am I lifting up Jesus, or am I lifting up myself? Am I seeking His glory, or my own? Am I willing to surrender my plans, pride, and desires so that Christ can be seen more clearly through my life? There is hope in Christ alone. Not in ourselves, not in a preacher, and not in a church. The answer is Jesus. “He must increase, but I must decrease.”

The promise of resurrection gives believers a hope that reaches beyond this present life. In “Corruptible to Incorruptible,” Pastor Tommy Boring opens 1 Corinthians 15 and focuses on the great change that is coming when Jesus Christ returns. Paul revealed the mystery that “we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed.” In a moment, at the sound of the trumpet, the dead in Christ will be raised and those who are alive and remain will be transformed. This corruptible body will put on incorruption, and this mortal body will put on immortality. The worn-out, temporary body we have today will be replaced with a glorified body prepared for eternity. The message explains why this change is necessary. Flesh and mortality cannot enter a place where there is no corruption or sin. Our present bodies are wearing out, but God has promised something far greater. When the change comes, death will finally be swallowed up in victory. Jesus Christ defeated death through His death, burial, and resurrection, and the day is coming when death will have no power over the people of God. Pastor Boring also emphasizes the urgency of being born again. No one knows the day or hour when Christ will return, so the time to be ready is today. Salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone. The heart must be changed, and those who have trusted Christ can look forward to the day when they will be changed physically and made like Him. For the believer, death does not have the final word. There is a longing for heaven, a hope of Christ’s return, and the promise of a place where there will be no more sin, sorrow, suffering, or death. The saints who have gone on before are waiting for the resurrection, when the dead in Christ will rise first and God’s people will receive their glorified bodies. This sermon closes with a powerful call to be ready. “Thanks be to God which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” If you are saved, rejoice in the promise that one day you will be changed. If you are not saved, there is still hope and an opportunity to say yes to Christ. The trumpet will sound, the dead will rise, the living will be changed, and God’s people will finally declare that death is swallowed up in victory.

A subtle compromise can lead to devastating consequences, and in this message, Brother Danny Buchanan, Jr. challenges believers to recognize the danger of allowing even the smallest foothold for the enemy. In “Give Him an Inch, He'll Take Ten Miles,” he reminds us that Satan rarely begins with obvious rebellion. Instead, he works through small compromises, distractions, and seemingly harmless choices that gradually pull hearts away from God. Using Scripture along with personal testimony and practical application, this sermon emphasizes the importance of guarding your heart, resisting temptation, and staying close to Christ. Every believer faces spiritual battles, but God has provided the strength, wisdom, and grace needed to overcome. The message calls Christians to examine their lives, remove anything that weakens their walk with God, and remain faithful before small compromises become life-altering consequences. This sermon is a powerful reminder that victory begins with daily obedience. Don’t give the enemy any place in your life. Stand firm in the truth of God’s Word, rely on the Holy Spirit, and trust Christ to keep you grounded in faith. If this message encourages you, please like, share, and subscribe to help spread the Gospel and encourage others with God’s Word.

From the image of an orchard to the truth of the Gospel, this message reveals what it truly means to be grafted into Christ. In “Grafted In,” Elder Ronnie Blair explores the rich teaching of Romans 11, reminding believers that salvation is entirely by God’s grace and that those who are in Christ are called to bear fruit that reflects Him. Beginning with a personal testimony of unwavering assurance in Jesus Christ, Elder Blair shares how the Lord redirected his message just moments before preaching. Reflecting on over five decades since preaching his first sermon, he points listeners to the unchanging truth of God’s Word and the incredible privilege Gentile believers have been given through Christ. Drawing from Romans 11:13-24, this sermon explains how the Gentiles, once like wild olive branches, have been grafted into God’s family through faith. While Israel’s unbelief opened the door for the Gospel to reach the nations, God has not forgotten His promises and remains able to graft the natural branches back in. The message is both a celebration of God’s mercy and a warning to remain humble, faithful, and dependent upon Him. Using the practical example of grafting apple trees, Elder Blair illustrates how the health of the root determines the fruit. Just as a tree must remain connected to the proper rootstock, believers must remain rooted in Christ. Sin, like unwanted suckers growing from a tree, drains spiritual strength and hinders growth if left unchecked. Through daily repentance, obedience, and the power of the Holy Ghost, Christians can continue bearing fruit that glorifies God. This sermon also offers encouragement for anyone who feels broken or unworthy. Through the finished work of Christ, God is able to restore damaged lives, remake broken vessels, and use them for His glory. The transforming testimony of salvation reminds us that when Jesus truly changes a heart, the evidence is seen in a changed life. Whether you are seeking assurance, encouragement, or a deeper understanding of your identity in Christ, this message is a powerful reminder that those who are grafted into the True Vine have hope, purpose, and eternal security through Jesus Christ. Scripture References: • Romans 11:13-24 • John 15 • 1 John 2 • James 5 • Jeremiah 18

What if the problem was never God’s provision, but our response to it? In this thought-provoking message, Elder Steven Howard explores Isaiah 5 and reveals the powerful truth that God has already done everything necessary for mankind to know Him, walk with Him, and experience His grace. Using the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5:1-4, this sermon examines how God carefully prepared His vineyard, expecting good fruit, only to find wild grapes instead. The question God asks is still relevant today: “What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it?” Throughout this message, Elder Howard reminds us that God’s ways are perfect, even when our limited perspective causes us to question His goodness. While we often focus on pain, suffering, disappointment, and unanswered questions, God sees the complete picture from beginning to end. Our struggles are not evidence that God has failed us, but opportunities to trust the One whose plans are always right. This sermon also points to the finished work of Jesus Christ. At Calvary, God’s perfect plan of redemption was completed forever. When Jesus declared, “It is finished,” every provision for salvation, forgiveness, hope, and reconciliation was fully accomplished. Nothing needs to be added to Christ’s work because everything necessary has already been done. Elder Howard contrasts humanity’s tendency to blame God with the truth that sin entered the world through man’s rebellion, not through any failure in God’s design. Even so, God’s grace continues to reach every sinner, offering forgiveness and calling all people to repentance through Jesus Christ. If you’ve struggled to understand suffering, questioned God’s goodness, or needed reassurance that Christ’s sacrifice is sufficient, this message offers a biblical reminder that God has never failed His people. His vineyard was planted perfectly. His salvation is complete. The question that remains is how each of us will respond to His finished work. Scripture References: • Isaiah 5:1-4 • Genesis 1 • John 3 • Hebrews 12 • 2 Corinthians 5:21 • Leviticus • John 19:30

In a time when prayer is often neglected, this message is a powerful reminder that God is still searching for people who will stand in the gap for others. In “God Is Looking for Someone: Will You Stand in the Gap?”, Pastor Tommy Boring challenges believers to answer God’s call to become faithful intercessors for their families, churches, communities, and nation. Drawing from Ezekiel 22:30-31, Pastor Tommy explains God’s heartbreaking search for someone willing to “make up the hedge” and pray on behalf of the people. He also examines Abraham’s intercession for Sodom in Genesis 18, showing how persistent prayer reveals God’s mercy and His desire to spare rather than judge. This sermon emphasizes that prayer is not a passive activity but a vital ministry. Through examples like Moses, Aaron, Abraham, and Isaiah, listeners are reminded that God has always worked through men and women willing to seek Him on behalf of others. The message also confronts the spiritual complacency of our day, urging Christians to move beyond recognizing the problems in our nation and instead become people who earnestly pray for revival, repentance, and God’s intervention. Pastor Tommy encourages every believer to examine their own prayer life and consider whether they are investing more time in temporary distractions than in eternal matters. Rather than waiting for someone else to pray, he calls the church to accept personal responsibility, asking God for a burden for lost souls, future generations, and a nation desperately in need of His mercy. If you’ve ever wondered what it truly means to “stand in the gap,” this sermon offers both biblical insight and a heartfelt challenge to become the kind of person God is seeking. Scripture References: • Ezekiel 22:30-31 • Genesis 18:23-32 • Isaiah 6 • Jonah 3

Discover what Romans 8:28 really means in this powerful message from Pastor Tommy Boring. While this verse is often quoted as a blanket promise that “everything will work out,” this sermon carefully explains that God’s promise is not a blank check. Instead, it is a promise with clear biblical conditions for those who love God and are walking according to His purpose. Preaching from Romans 8:28, Pastor Tommy explores one of the most treasured promises in Scripture and shows how easily it can be misunderstood when taken out of context. He explains that God is able to work all things together for good, including failures, heartbreaks, disappointments, and even the mistakes we have made. Nothing is beyond His ability to redeem. However, this promise belongs specifically to those who genuinely love the Lord and are called according to His purpose. This message challenges believers to examine what it truly means to love God. Is Christ first in our lives? Do our actions reflect our devotion? Is our affection fixed on Him above everything else? Loving God is more than attending church or making a profession. It is a life of obedience, worship, surrender, and placing Him above every earthly priority. Pastor Tommy also reminds us that every child of God has a purpose. Whether serving through ministry, witnessing, worshiping, or faithfully following God’s will in everyday life, believers are called to live with intentionality. Rather than settling into comfort or spiritual complacency, God continues to lead His people into deeper obedience and greater usefulness for His kingdom. Throughout the sermon, listeners are encouraged to trust God’s providence instead of fear. When we love Him, follow His Word, and pursue His purpose, we can rest in the certainty that God is working behind the scenes for our eternal good. His promises never fail, and His faithfulness never changes. If you’ve ever questioned Romans 8:28 or wondered how God can bring good from life’s hardest moments, this message offers biblical clarity, practical encouragement, and renewed confidence in the sovereign care of God. Scripture References: Romans 8:28, Matthew 22, John 14, 1 John 2, Revelation 2, Romans 1, 2 Timothy 1

From the storms we never expected to the hope we could never create on our own, this powerful message from Pastor Tommy Boring reminds us that God has never abandoned His people in the middle of life’s fiercest battles. In “He’s Never Lost a Ship to a Storm,” Pastor Tommy opens Psalm 107 to reveal God’s faithfulness through every season of hardship, showing that while storms are unavoidable, God’s mercy, power, and presence remain unchanging. This sermon walks through the four pictures of distress found in Psalm 107: the lost soul wandering without hope, the prisoner bound by sin, the suffering brought on by transgression, and the sailor caught in an overwhelming storm. In every situation, the answer is the same: “Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and He delivered them out of their distresses.” Pastor Tommy reminds us that we cannot escape trials, grief, sickness, loss, or uncertainty, but we never have to face them alone. God is still in control when life feels out of control. The Captain of our salvation has never lost one of His children to the storms of life, and nothing can separate those who belong to Christ from His love. Through heartfelt personal testimony, biblical truth, and encouragement for both believers and those seeking salvation, this message points listeners back to the goodness of God. Whether you feel trapped in the bondage of sin, overwhelmed by suffering, or tossed by life’s waves, Jesus is still able to rescue, restore, and establish your feet upon the Rock. If you’ve been carrying burdens that seem too heavy to bear, this sermon is a reminder that God’s mercy is new every morning, His compassion never fails, and He still hears those who cry out to Him. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, because He is always good. Scripture References: Psalm 107, Romans 8, John 10, Romans 5, Lamentations 3

Living for Christ is about more than what we say. It is about the example we leave behind. In “The Importance of Being a Role Model,” Elder Dustin Parks challenges every believer to consider how their daily life influences their family, church, workplace, school, and community. Drawing from the lives of Barnabas, Noah, Daniel, Joshua, and the disciples, this message reminds us that God calls His people to encourage others, stand for truth, and faithfully follow Him even when it is difficult. Barnabas, known as the “Son of Consolation,” exemplified a life of encouragement, while Noah obeyed God despite ridicule, Daniel refused to compromise with the world, and Joshua stepped into leadership with courage after Moses’ death. Elder Dustin emphasizes that every Christian is a role model to someone. Whether we realize it or not, children, coworkers, friends, and even strangers are watching how we respond to life’s challenges. Our actions often speak louder than our words, making it essential to live in a way that reflects Jesus Christ. The sermon also contrasts earthly role models with the perfect example found in Christ. While even admired people can disappoint us, Jesus never fails. His life remains the perfect pattern for every believer to follow. Rather than chasing popularity or worldly approval, Christians are called to pursue holiness, integrity, and unwavering obedience to God. This message encourages believers to resist compromise in a culture that constantly pressures people to conform. Just as Daniel purposed in his heart not to defile himself, Christians today must be willing to say “no” to sin and remain faithful to God’s Word. The call is not only for pastors and church leaders, but for every believer who desires to leave a legacy that points others to Christ. Elder Dustin also reminds listeners that not everyone is called to lead, but everyone is called to faithfully follow God’s direction and support godly leadership. Whether leading or serving, each member of the body of Christ has an important role in strengthening the church and encouraging others in their walk with God. Recognizing that no one is perfect, the sermon closes with a challenge to seek forgiveness when we fail, remain humble, and continually strive to magnify Christ in every area of life. The goal is not to make our own name known, but to live so faithfully that others see Jesus through us. May this message encourage you to examine your own testimony and ask: What kind of example am I leaving for those who are watching?

From the depths of despair to the solid foundation of Christ, Pastor Tommy Boring's message, “Out of the Pit and onto the Rock,” powerfully illustrates the life-changing work of salvation through Jesus Christ. Using Psalm 40 and the truth of being born again, this sermon reminds us that no one can escape the bondage of sin on their own, but God is able to lift every repentant sinner out of the pit and establish their life upon the Rock. Beginning with David's testimony in Psalm 40, Pastor Tommy explains the picture of the “horrible pit” and “miry clay” as the hopeless condition of every person apart from Christ. Sin leaves us trapped, unable to free ourselves, and destined for judgment unless God intervenes. Yet the same God who hears the cry of the lost is faithful to rescue, forgive, and place their feet upon the solid Rock, Jesus Christ. This message emphasizes that salvation is not religion, good works, church attendance, baptism, or simply knowing Bible facts. Jesus told Nicodemus, “Ye must be born again.” True salvation is a supernatural work of God that transforms a sinner into a new creature in Christ. When the Holy Spirit moves into a person’s life, old things pass away, new desires are born, and a new song of praise fills the heart. Pastor Tommy shares his own testimony of conviction as a child, describing the moment the Holy Spirit revealed that he was personally lost before God. No preacher manufactured the experience. It was God who spoke to his heart, bringing him to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. That same saving grace is still available today. The sermon also challenges those who may have religion without a relationship with Christ. Going through religious motions, attending church, or trying to improve yourself cannot satisfy God’s righteousness. Only the finished work of Jesus Christ and the new birth can make someone whole. Christ doesn’t simply make people better. He gives them new life. Throughout the message, listeners are reminded of God’s incredible mercy and the countless blessings that follow salvation. The greatest miracle is not earthly success, but being delivered from the bondage of sin, placed into the Father’s hands, and given the assurance of eternal life. With eternity drawing nearer every day, Pastor Tommy lovingly urges everyone not to delay responding to God’s call. The invitation to salvation is still open today, but it will not remain open forever. If the Holy Spirit is speaking to your heart, now is the time to come to Christ and experience what it truly means to be lifted out of the pit and onto the Rock.

A sobering reminder of the urgency of eternity, Brother Bobby Whitehead's message, “Repent or Perish,” centers on Jesus' warning in Luke 13 that life is uncertain and every person must be prepared to meet God. Drawing from the accounts of the Galileans slain by Pilate and the eighteen who died when the tower of Siloam fell, Brother Bobby emphasizes that tragedy and death can come unexpectedly. Jesus made it clear that these people were not greater sinners than others, but His warning remains the same: “Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.” Throughout the sermon, Brother Bobby shares personal testimonies, reflections on suffering, and the burdens he carries for lost souls. He speaks candidly about daily repentance, acknowledging that even believers must continually seek God's forgiveness and guidance. He reminds listeners that repentance is not merely feeling sorry for sin, but honestly recognizing our need for Christ and turning to Him for mercy. The message highlights the reality of heaven and hell, the certainty of coming judgment, and the danger of putting off salvation. Brother Bobby warns against trusting in good works, religion, family heritage, or following other people instead of following Jesus. Salvation comes only through Christ, who died for sinners and made a way for all who will come to Him. Using the illustration of the falling tower, he urges listeners to consider their own lives. None of us know when our “tower” may fall. Death can come suddenly, and after death comes judgment. Because of that, the call to repentance is not for another day, but for today. The sermon also addresses the distractions of the world, the deception of the enemy, and the importance of staying grounded in God's Word. Brother Bobby encourages believers to remain watchful, prayerful, and ready for the return of Christ, while continuing to share the gospel with those around them. Most importantly, this message points to the hope found in Jesus Christ. No matter a person's past, failures, addictions, or mistakes, God's grace is still available. The same Savior who changed Brother Bobby's life is still saving sinners today. If God is dealing with your heart, don't wait. The message is simple and urgent: Repent or perish.

What does true repentance really look like? In this heartfelt and convicting message, Brother Keith Mitchell challenges listeners to examine their hearts and respond to Christ with genuine repentance that produces lasting change. Drawing from Mark 1, Luke 13, Matthew 3, Matthew 13, and other passages, Brother Keith explains that repentance is far more than feeling sorry for sin. It is a complete turning away from sin and a wholehearted turning toward God. Jesus Himself began His ministry with the call, “Repent, and believe the gospel,” and that message remains just as urgent today. Throughout the sermon, Brother Keith warns against becoming comfortable with outward religion while neglecting a true relationship with Christ. Referencing Charles Spurgeon’s message on the wheat and the tares, he reminds us that people can attend church, sing the songs, and participate in religious activities while still missing genuine salvation. The greatest danger is not open rebellion, but self-deception. Through powerful personal testimonies and biblical examples, including Jonah, Nineveh, Jeremiah, John the Baptist, and others, this message demonstrates that true repentance always bears fruit. A broken and contrite heart leads to a transformed life marked by humility, obedience, generosity, forgiveness, and love for others. Brother Keith also encourages believers to practice daily repentance, allowing God to search their hearts, reveal hidden sin, and draw them into closer fellowship with Him. Rather than trusting in routine, tradition, or religious appearances, we are called to seek Jesus with sincerity and allow His grace to change us from the inside out. If you’ve ever wondered whether your faith is real, or if God is calling you to a deeper walk with Him, this sermon is a powerful reminder that God’s invitation is still open today. Don’t settle for just enough religion. Seek the Savior who alone can forgive, restore, and transform your life. Scripture References: Mark 1:14-15, Luke 13:1-5, Matthew 3:7-10, Matthew 13, Jeremiah 8:18-20, Galatians 5:22-23

In a world filled with competing voices, conflicting beliefs, and countless ideas about truth, Pastor Tommy Boring brings us back to the unchanging foundation of the Christian faith in this powerful sermon, “One Christ, One Gospel.” Preaching from 2 Corinthians, Pastor Tommy examines the Apostle Paul’s warning that believers must guard against having their minds corrupted from “the simplicity that is in Christ.” Just as the serpent deceived Eve through subtlety, the enemy still seeks to distract people from the only message that saves by promoting another gospel, another spirit, or another version of Jesus. This message emphasizes the beautiful simplicity of salvation. We are not saved by religious rituals, good works, traditions, emotions, or human effort. Salvation comes only through the finished work of Jesus Christ. There is one Savior, one Holy Spirit, and one Gospel that points to the shed blood of Christ and His power to save all who believe. Pastor Tommy also warns of the danger of adding to or subtracting from God’s truth. When people replace biblical doctrine with cultural opinions, personal preferences, or man-made requirements, they create confusion and lead others away from the true Gospel. The call of Scripture remains unchanged: repent, believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and be born again. Throughout the sermon, listeners are encouraged to test every teaching against the Word of God, reject counterfeit gospels, and remain anchored in the truth that has never changed. Whether hearing the Gospel for the first time or needing a renewed confidence in biblical truth, this message points us back to the only hope for salvation. The Gospel is not complicated. Christ has done everything necessary through His death, burial, and resurrection. Our responsibility is to respond to His invitation by faith. Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 11, Romans 1:16, John 3:7, John 14:6, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:10-13, Romans 6:23, Matthew 11:28, Hebrews 9:27

This message centers on the greatest decision anyone can ever make: trusting Jesus Christ as Savior. Using Luke 16:19-31, the account of the rich man and Lazarus, Brother Mason reminds listeners that every person will spend eternity in one of two places. While there are many differences among people in this life, when life ends there are only two spiritual conditions: saved or lost. The message begins by emphasizing God’s unconditional love for every person. Regardless of age, past mistakes, church background, or life experiences, God loves each individual and demonstrated that love by sending His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for the sins of the world. Because life is uncertain and no one knows how much time they have, the invitation to receive Christ should never be delayed. A central theme throughout the message is the question, “How long are you willing to be lost before you ask for directions?” Using the familiar experience of becoming lost while traveling, Brother Mason illustrates that no one seeks directions until they realize they are lost. Likewise, a person cannot be saved until the Holy Spirit reveals the true condition of their heart. Salvation begins when God lovingly convicts a sinner of their need for Christ. Drawing from Luke 16, the rich man and Lazarus provide a sobering reminder that eternity is real. The rich man enjoyed earthly prosperity but died without God and entered a place of torment. Lazarus, though poor in this life, was carried into comfort because of his relationship with God. The account illustrates that earthly possessions, accomplishments, and status cannot determine one’s eternal destiny. Only a personal relationship with Jesus Christ can prepare someone for eternity. The study also explains why every person needs salvation. Referencing Psalm 51 and Romans 5, Brother Mason reminds listeners that all people are born with a sinful nature inherited through Adam. Because all have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory, no one is qualified to enter heaven through personal goodness or religious works. Sin separates humanity from God, and only the blood of Jesus Christ can remove that separation. Throughout the message, it is repeatedly emphasized that salvation cannot be earned. Good works, church attendance, family heritage, or even the prayers of parents and pastors cannot save anyone. Every individual must personally respond to the conviction of the Holy Spirit. When God speaks to the heart, the proper response is repentance, faith, and complete trust in Jesus Christ alone. Brother Mason shares his personal testimony of believing he was saved for several years before God revealed that he was still lost. Through a season of conviction and prayer, the Holy Spirit made his need for salvation unmistakably clear. That encounter with God brought genuine repentance, forgiveness, and the peace that only Christ can give. His testimony serves as an encouragement that salvation is not based upon repeating words or participating in religious activities, but upon a personal work of God’s grace in the heart. The message also reflects on the incredible sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Though He dwelt in the perfection of heaven, He willingly came to earth, lived a sinless life, suffered, shed His blood on the cross, and rose again so that sinners could be reconciled to God. His death removed the barrier that separated humanity from the Father, making forgiveness and eternal life available to everyone who believes. As the message concludes, listeners are urged not to delay responding if God is speaking to their hearts. Tomorrow is never guaranteed, and eternity is too important to ignore. The invitation is simple: if the Holy Spirit reveals that you are lost, trust Christ today. Through His grace alone, sinners can receive forgiveness, experience true peace, and have the assurance of eternal life. Ultimately, this message points to the hope of the Gospel. Every person is born in sin, but because of God’s great love and the finished work of Jesus Christ, anyone who comes to Him in repentance and faith can be saved. The greatest decision anyone can make is to accept Christ while there is still time, knowing that He alone is the way, the truth, and the life.

This Bible study continues an in-depth examination of prayer by focusing on the importance of humility, private fellowship with God, and developing a consistent, meaningful prayer life. Using Matthew 6:5-13 as the primary text, the lesson contrasts genuine prayer with the prideful, outward displays of religion that Jesus condemned. The study begins by identifying pride as one of the greatest enemies of effective prayer. Jesus warned against praying merely to be seen or heard by others, reminding His followers that those who seek the approval of people have already received their reward. True prayer is not about impressing others but about humbly approaching God with a heart that recognizes complete dependence upon Him. Believers are encouraged to examine their own hearts, lay aside pride, and remember the sacrifice of Christ on the cross as the greatest motivation for humility. The lesson also challenges the common misconception that prayer exists primarily to present God with a list of personal requests. Instead, prayer is presented as a relationship and ongoing conversation with the Heavenly Father. Jesus’ model prayer demonstrates that worship and praise should come before petitions. Prayer should begin by acknowledging God’s holiness, greatness, and sovereignty before bringing personal needs before Him. Worship is not limited to church services or singing but should become a central part of every private prayer. Another significant emphasis is the danger of prosperity and self-sufficiency. The lesson notes that when life becomes comfortable, people often become less dependent upon God. While many believers feel too busy to pray, the reality is that they are too busy not to pray. The study reminds us that compared to much of the world, most Americans enjoy tremendous material blessings, yet these blessings can quietly diminish our dependence upon the Lord if we are not careful. Prosperity often becomes an obstacle to spiritual growth when it replaces a daily reliance upon God. The heart of the lesson centers on Jesus’ command to “enter into thy closet” when praying. This private place represents intentional, uninterrupted time alone with God. Public prayer certainly has its place, but personal communion with the Lord cannot be replaced by praying in church or with family. The speaker explains that true intimacy with God is developed in private, where worship, confession, thanksgiving, and honest conversation take place without distraction or the desire to impress others. Drawing from personal testimony, the speaker shares how God answered a prayer for more time by allowing unexpected life changes that ultimately provided extended seasons of private fellowship with Him. Although the circumstances were difficult, they became the beginning of a deeper, life-changing prayer life. This testimony illustrates that God often answers prayers in unexpected ways and uses life’s challenges to draw His children into closer fellowship with Himself. The lesson also reminds believers that meaningful prayer requires time. While prayer does not have to be lengthy to be sincere, developing a close relationship with God cannot be rushed. Just as Jesus frequently withdrew to spend extended periods alone with the Father, believers are encouraged to establish regular times of private worship and communion with God. Finally, the study examines the Lord’s Prayer, not as a prayer to be repeated mechanically, but as a pattern for approaching God. Jesus teaches that prayer should begin with worship, acknowledging God’s holiness and kingdom before moving to personal requests. His example provides a framework that includes praise, submission to God’s will, dependence upon His daily provision, confession, forgiveness, and spiritual protection. Ultimately, this lesson reminds believers that effective prayer is built upon humility, sincere worship, and a personal relationship with God. Public expressions of faith can never replace private fellowship with the Father. As Christians spend intentional time alone with God, their dependence upon Him grows, their hearts become more aligned with His will, and prayer becomes not merely a religious duty but one of the greatest privileges of the Christian life.

In this Bible study on prayer, we continue exploring the promises Jesus made concerning prayer and examine what it truly means to pray effectively. Beginning in John 16:23-24, we are reminded of Christ’s bold promise that whatever we ask the Father in His name, He will give according to His will. These promises encourage believers to approach God with confidence, faith, and expectation. The lesson emphasizes that powerful prayer is not simply about asking God for what we want, but about developing a closer relationship with Him. The speaker shares his own personal conviction, acknowledging that studying prayer revealed areas where his own motives and priorities needed to change. This serves as a reminder that every believer can grow in prayer and that spiritual maturity begins with humility before God. Several obstacles to answered prayer are examined throughout the study. We are challenged to consider whether we truly believe God is able to answer our prayers, whether we have failed to ask Him altogether, and whether we have given up too soon instead of praying persistently. Drawing from the teachings of Jesus and the book of James, we learn that faith, perseverance, and unwavering trust are essential characteristics of an effective prayer life. A major focus of this lesson is the importance of our motives. James warns that some prayers go unanswered because they are asked selfishly, with the intention of satisfying personal desires rather than glorifying God. The study encourages every believer to honestly examine the reason behind each prayer. Are we seeking God’s glory, or are we seeking our own recognition? Every answered prayer should point others to the goodness, power, and faithfulness of God rather than to ourselves. The lesson also highlights God’s loving provision for His children. Just as He faithfully feeds the birds of the air and clothes the flowers of the field, our Heavenly Father already knows our needs before we ask. This truth frees believers from anxious, self-centered prayers and encourages greater trust in God’s care and perfect timing. Prayer is presented not as an emergency resource but as the daily means by which believers remain connected to God. One memorable challenge asks whether prayer functions as our “steering wheel” or merely our “spare tire.” Rather than turning to God only during times of crisis, Christians are encouraged to allow prayer to guide every aspect of their lives. The study concludes by emphasizing the necessity of personal holiness. James teaches that “the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much,” reminding us that God looks beyond outward appearances and examines the heart. Hidden sins, selfish attitudes, pride, and impure motives all hinder fellowship with God. Through confession, repentance, and the cleansing power of Jesus Christ, believers can experience restored fellowship and greater confidence in prayer. Ultimately, this lesson reminds us that effective prayer is not produced by eloquent words or repeated requests alone. Powerful prayer flows from a heart that believes God, seeks His glory above personal gain, walks in humility and righteousness, and remains completely dependent upon the Holy Spirit. As we grow in our relationship with God, our prayers become more aligned with His will, and our lives become greater instruments for His glory.

Even in the darkest valleys, God is still faithful. In this encouraging message, Pastor Tommy Boring shares how the life of Jeremiah reminds us that hope is never lost, even when hardship seems overwhelming. Preaching from Lamentations 3, Pastor Tommy walks through Jeremiah’s deep sorrow as he witnessed the judgment of Jerusalem and endured suffering alongside his people. Jeremiah felt abandoned, broken, and without peace, even believing that his hope had perished. Yet everything changed when he stopped talking about God and began talking to God. This sermon highlights the powerful turning point found in Jeremiah’s prayer. As he remembered God’s mercy, compassion, and faithfulness, hope returned to his heart. The same God who met Jeremiah in his darkest moments continues to meet His people today. No matter how heavy the burden, how long the trial, or how impossible the situation may seem, God’s mercies are new every morning, and His faithfulness never fails. Pastor Tommy reminds us that suffering does not mean God has abandoned us. Instead, difficult seasons can humble us, draw us closer to Christ, and help us remember the promises that never change. When fear, discouragement, and despair threaten to consume us, we are called to seek the Lord, patiently wait on Him, and trust that He is still working. If you’re facing disappointment, grief, uncertainty, or spiritual exhaustion, this message offers biblical encouragement to keep your eyes on the Lord. True hope is not found in changing circumstances, but in the unchanging character of God.

In a world filled with uncertainty, heartache, and constant distractions, Elder Dustin Parks delivers an encouraging message from Romans 8 titled, “Not Worthy to be Compared.” This sermon reminds believers that no trial, burden, or suffering in this life can compare to the glory that awaits those who belong to Christ. Drawing from Romans 8:18-39, Elder Dustin explores how the enemy works to keep people focused on fear, discouragement, bad news, and worldly concerns. Whether it’s personal struggles, family hardships, sickness, anxiety, or the pressures of everyday life, Satan seeks to distract God’s people from the promises of God and the hope found in Jesus Christ. Through personal testimony and biblical examples, he shares how salvation transformed his perspective on life and death. Before knowing Christ, fear and uncertainty dominated his thoughts. After being born again, he discovered a peace that only God can give and the assurance that eternity with Christ awaits every believer. The message highlights the powerful truth that believers are “saved by hope” and sustained by the Holy Spirit, who intercedes for us even when we don’t know how to pray. God remains faithful through every circumstance, working all things together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. Using examples from Scripture, including Job, Moses, Esther, David, and the Apostle Paul, Elder Dustin demonstrates that God’s people have always faced difficulties. Yet each found strength by trusting the Lord rather than their circumstances. The same God who carried them through trials continues to guide, sustain, and strengthen His children today. The sermon also points believers toward the incredible promises of heaven found in Revelation 21:4, where God will wipe away every tear, remove all pain, eliminate sorrow, and bring His people into eternal joy and peace. The troubles of this present life are temporary, but the glory awaiting God’s children is everlasting. Most importantly, this message challenges listeners not to allow daily circumstances to dictate their worship, faith, or confidence in God. No matter what burdens we face, nothing can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. If you’re carrying heavy burdens, struggling with fear, or simply need a reminder of God’s promises, this message will encourage you to lift your eyes beyond present troubles and focus on the eternal hope found in Jesus Christ.

In this heartfelt message, Pastor Tommy Boring shares the powerful truth that salvation is as simple as responding to the call of God. Drawing from Luke 11:9-13, he explores Christ's promise: “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Reflecting on the overwhelming love of the Father, Pastor Tommy describes the joy and assurance that comes from knowing God personally. He reminds listeners that prayer is never wasted when directed to the living God, who hears, answers, and works in ways beyond human ability. Through the power of the Holy Spirit and the truth of God’s Word, hearts are awakened to the reality of eternity and the need for salvation. Throughout the sermon, he shares his personal testimony of being saved as a young boy when the Holy Ghost revealed his lost condition and drew him to Christ. Salvation was not earned through good works, religious knowledge, or personal merit. It came through a simple response of faith. He asked, and God answered. Using examples such as Zacchaeus climbing the sycamore tree to see Jesus, Pastor Tommy emphasizes that every person must make a personal decision when Christ comes calling. God does not force Himself into anyone’s life. He stands at the door and knocks, offering forgiveness, hope, peace, and eternal life to those who will open the door and receive Him. The message serves as a reminder that salvation is available to everyone, regardless of background, age, or past mistakes. Jesus has already done everything necessary through His death, burial, and resurrection. The question is not whether God is willing to save, but whether we are willing to respond. If God is speaking to your heart today, don’t delay. Tomorrow is not promised. The invitation remains the same: Ask and you shall receive.

A powerful reminder of both the simplicity of salvation and the urgency of sharing the gospel, Brother Victor Stefanini's message, “The Simple Promise,” centers on the life-changing truth of Romans 10:13: “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Drawing from personal testimony, missionary experiences, and the Word of God, Brother Victor explains how salvation is not earned through religious works, traditions, or keeping laws. While the Old Testament contained hundreds of commandments, God's plan of salvation is available to anyone who will believe the gospel and call upon the Lord in faith. Through Jesus Christ, believers are saved from the power of sin, the penalty of sin, and one day even the presence of sin. The message highlights the necessity of hearing and believing the gospel. Brother Victor shares how, despite growing up with religious knowledge, he did not truly understand the saving message of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection until someone personally brought the gospel to him. That encounter changed his life forever and serves as a reminder that many people around the world, and even in our own communities, still need to hear the truth. Using Romans 10:13-14, he emphasizes God’s heart for all people and the vital role believers play in carrying the gospel to others. From the mission field in Italy to neighborhoods across America, countless souls are waiting for someone to tell them about Jesus. The question posed throughout the message is both personal and challenging: Who is waiting for you to share the gospel with them? This sermon encourages believers to trust God’s promise, rejoice in the simplicity of salvation, pray for revival, and faithfully proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ while there is still time.

What does it look like when God completely changes a life? In this powerful testimony and message, Brother Danny Buchanan, Jr. shares how the transforming power of Jesus Christ took him from years of addiction, brokenness, and hopelessness to a life filled with purpose, peace, and a desire to serve God. His story stands as a living witness that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace. Drawing from personal experience, Brother Danny recounts a past marked by drug addiction, multiple overdoses, and a life that seemed headed nowhere. Yet through the mercy of God, everything changed. The cravings that once controlled him have been replaced with a desire to walk with God, study His Word, and share the gospel with others. Today, he testifies that the same God who delivered him can deliver anyone who calls upon Him. Using the illustration of neglected flowers that were restored through the care of a gardener, the message highlights how God takes lives that seem broken, unwanted, and without value and transforms them into something beautiful for His glory. The changes God makes are so real that family, friends, and coworkers cannot help but notice the difference. At the heart of the sermon is the life-changing power of the Word of God. Through passages such as Psalm 119, John 1, 2 Timothy 2:15, Jeremiah 23:29, and Hebrews 4:12, listeners are reminded that God’s Word is alive, powerful, and able to reach places no human effort can touch. It cleanses, guides, convicts, strengthens, comforts, and reveals the condition of the heart. Brother Danny emphasizes the importance of studying Scripture, praying for understanding, and applying God’s truth to daily life. The Bible is more than a book. It is God’s instruction manual for living, a source of hope during trials, and a light that directs believers through life’s darkest moments. Through its pages we find God’s promises, His forgiveness, His guidance, and the assurance that He will never leave nor forsake His people. The message also challenges believers to live out their faith before others. It is not enough to talk about the gospel. Christians are called to live in a way that reflects the change Christ has made within them. The world is watching, and a transformed life can be one of the greatest testimonies of God’s power. Throughout the sermon, Brother Danny openly acknowledges ongoing battles and temptations, while emphasizing God’s faithfulness to provide strength, forgiveness, and a way of escape. His testimony serves as a reminder that spiritual growth is a daily walk of dependence upon God. “Living Proof” is an encouraging message for anyone struggling with addiction, temptation, discouragement, or doubt. It points listeners to the hope found in Jesus Christ and the power of God’s Word to change hearts and lives. If God can transform one life so completely, He can do the same for you. No matter where you’ve been or what you’ve done, God’s arm is not too short to save, His ear is not too heavy to hear, and His grace is still sufficient today.

Reflecting on the greatest demonstration of love ever shown, Elder Bruce Whitehead’s message “The Love That Opened the Veil” centers on the truth that God’s love made a way for sinners to come directly to Him through Jesus Christ. Drawing from John 3:14-17, this sermon magnifies the grace, mercy, and sacrifice of God, who gave His only begotten Son so that whosoever believes in Him would not perish but have everlasting life. Beginning with a personal testimony of prayer and preparation, Elder Whitehead shares how the Lord directed his thoughts toward the overwhelming reality of God’s love. Though many struggle with feelings of unworthiness or question whether God truly loves them, Scripture provides a clear answer: the cross is proof of God’s love for humanity. The message revisits Christ’s words in Luke 10, where the disciples returned rejoicing that demons were subject to them. Yet Jesus redirected their focus, telling them not to rejoice in power or accomplishments, but to rejoice that their names were written in heaven. Elder Whitehead emphasizes that the greatest reason for joy is not what we do for God, but what God has done for us through salvation. Looking back to the Old Testament, the sermon explores the ministry of the Levites and the enormous effort required under the law to minister before God. Thousands of Levites were assigned to various responsibilities in the temple, offering sacrifices, maintaining worship, and serving as intermediaries between God and the people. Yet all of that pointed forward to something greater. When Jesus died on the cross, everything changed. At the moment of His death, the veil in the temple was torn from top to bottom, opening direct access to God for all who believe. Through Christ’s sacrifice, the barrier between God and man was removed. No longer would people need earthly mediators to approach the Lord. Through Jesus, every believer can come boldly into God’s presence. The sermon highlights the significance of this moment as one of the clearest demonstrations of divine love. God did not merely provide instructions or religion. He provided Himself. The tearing of the veil declared that salvation was available to all through faith in Jesus Christ. Elder Whitehead repeatedly returns to the beautiful simplicity of the gospel. The promise is for “whosoever.” Salvation is not based on denomination, status, achievements, or personal goodness. It is offered freely through faith in Christ. God’s desire is not condemnation but redemption. The message also points toward communion and Christ’s desire to fellowship with His people. Just as Jesus longed to share that final meal with His disciples, He continues to call sinners to Himself today. The invitation remains open to all who will believe. Throughout the sermon, listeners are encouraged to reject the lies that question God’s love and instead rest in the certainty of what Christ accomplished on the cross. Because of His sacrifice, names can be written in the Lamb’s Book of Life, sins can be forgiven, and souls can be reconciled to God. “The Love That Opened the Veil” is a powerful reminder that every part of the gospel story is rooted in love. From the cross to the empty tomb, from the torn veil to the promise of eternal life, God’s love remains the foundation of salvation and the greatest reason for rejoicing.

Using the story of Jonah and the testimony of Scripture, Pastor Tommy Boring delivers a sobering message titled “Two Hells, One Hope.” This sermon draws a powerful distinction between the temporary consequences of rebellion in a believer’s life and the eternal reality of hell for those who reject Jesus Christ. Beginning in Jonah 1:17 and Jonah 2:2, Pastor Boring examines Jonah’s experience in the belly of the great fish, where the prophet described his affliction as being in the “belly of hell.” Though Jonah found himself in a place of darkness, despair, and discipline because of his disobedience, there was still something available to him: hope. Jonah could still pray, God could still hear, and repentance could still bring restoration. The message explains that many believers have experienced a similar “hell” in this life. When God’s children become indifferent, rebellious, or wander from His will, they often find themselves in painful situations of their own making. Yet even in those moments, God remains willing to hear a repentant cry and extend mercy. Jonah’s experience was not punishment without purpose. It was God’s way of awakening him and bringing him back to obedience. In contrast, Pastor Boring presents the terrifying reality of eternal hell as described throughout Scripture. Unlike Jonah’s temporary affliction, the eternal hell awaiting those who die without Christ offers no relief, no second chances, and no escape. Referencing the rich man in Luke 16, the sermon highlights the immediate torment, the absence of hope, and the irreversible nature of eternity without God. Several striking differences are emphasized: Jonah could pray, and God heard him. In eternal hell, the opportunity to call upon God has passed. Jonah still had hope. Eternal hell offers none. Jonah was alive and able to repent. After death, the opportunity for salvation is gone. Jonah received a second chance. Those who die without Christ will not. Jonah’s suffering ended when he turned back to God. Eternal punishment has no ending. Throughout the message, listeners are reminded that hell was prepared for the devil and his angels, not for mankind. God desires that all people come to repentance and be saved. Through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, God has provided a way of escape from judgment and eternal separation. Pastor Boring stresses the urgency of responding to God while there is still time. No one is promised tomorrow. The opportunity to receive Christ exists only in this life. The message repeatedly points to the truth that while a person is breathing, there is hope. Once life ends, eternity is settled. “Two Hells, One Hope” is both a warning and an invitation. It warns of the dangers of rebellion and the reality of eternal judgment, while offering the only true hope found in Jesus Christ. Whether someone is a wandering believer in need of restoration or a lost sinner in need of salvation, God’s call remains the same: come to Him today. If God is speaking to your heart, don’t put off what needs to be settled. Today is the day of salvation.

Centering on Hebrews 12:1-2, Elder Gary Massengill delivers a Christ-centered message titled “What Are You Looking For?” This sermon challenges listeners to examine the focus of their lives and directs their attention to the One who is worthy of it all: Jesus Christ, the Author and Finisher of our faith. Drawing from the powerful exhortation to run the Christian race with patience while “looking unto Jesus,” Elder Massengill reminds us that salvation is not based on human effort, religious works, or personal merit. Our hope rests entirely in the finished work of Christ on the cross of Calvary. Before the foundation of the world, when no one in heaven, earth, or beneath the earth could be found worthy, God provided the perfect Lamb. Jesus willingly left the glory of heaven, took on human flesh, and became the sacrifice for the sins of mankind. The message reflects on the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, especially during the Easter season. Jesus endured the cross, suffered shame, and shed His precious blood so that every sinner could be saved by the grace of God. His cry of “It is finished” declared that the plan of redemption was complete forever. Nothing can be added to it, and nothing can be taken away. Elder Massengill beautifully illustrates salvation through the Old Testament tabernacle. The single door into the tabernacle points to Christ as the only way to the Father. The laver speaks of cleansing, the candlestick represents light, and the showbread reminds us that Jesus is the Bread of Life who sustains His people. When Christ died, the veil was torn from top to bottom, opening direct access to God through our great High Priest, Jesus Christ. Throughout the sermon, listeners are asked a simple but searching question: What are you looking for? Are you looking for fulfillment in the world, or are you looking unto Jesus? The world cannot satisfy the deepest needs of the soul. True peace, joy, forgiveness, and eternal life are found only in Him. The message also highlights the incredible love of Christ. While we were still sinners, He came to where we were, reaching into the depths of our brokenness to offer salvation. Through the convicting work of the Holy Spirit, He continues to call hearts to repentance and faith today. Elder Massengill reminds us that Jesus was looking for something as well. As He hung upon the cross, He was looking ahead to those who would believe, trust Him, and receive the gift of salvation. Even now, He is still drawing souls, making intercession for His people, and preparing a place for those who belong to Him. The sermon concludes with a glorious vision of heaven. A place where there are no more tears, no more death, no more sorrow, and no more pain. A place where believers will be reunited with loved ones, gather at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, and most importantly, see Jesus face to face. Whether you’re searching for hope, purpose, peace, or salvation, this message points to the answer found in Christ alone. The question remains: What are you looking for?

Drawing from the sobering account of the famine in Samaria found in 2 Kings 6:24-29, Elder Dustin Parks delivers a searching message titled “Starving for the Word.” While the biblical famine brought people to unimaginable desperation for physical food, this sermon warns of a far greater crisis affecting many churches and believers today: a famine of hearing and obeying the Word of God. Elder Parks contrasts the horrifying conditions in Samaria, where people paid outrageous prices for scraps of food and even resorted to unthinkable acts to survive, with the spiritual condition of modern society. Unlike Samaria, many people today are surrounded by comfort, convenience, and abundance, yet remain spiritually starving. The danger is not an empty refrigerator but an empty desire for God, His Word, His house, and His presence. Using the prophecy of Amos 8, the message warns that we are dangerously close to a generation that no longer hungers for truth. Churches are struggling, attendance is declining, and many who once stood firmly in Christ are drifting away. The problem did not happen overnight. Spiritual famine often begins when believers slowly take God’s blessings for granted and allow other priorities to replace their love for Him. Throughout the sermon, Elder Parks challenges listeners to examine their own hearts. Have we become comfortable with the world? Have we traded worship for entertainment, conviction for compromise, and spiritual devotion for worldly pursuits? The enemy works gradually, drawing people away one step at a time until they find themselves distant from God and lacking spiritual hunger. The message emphasizes the importance of assembling with God’s people, enduring sound doctrine, and remaining faithful to biblical truth. Christians are called to be separate from the world, refusing to embrace the sinful values and influences that continually seek to pull them away from God. What one generation tolerates, the next generation often accepts as normal. Elder Parks speaks candidly about the deceptive nature of sin and the danger of following feelings rather than God’s Word. The world often presents sin as attractive while hiding its destructive consequences. Only the guidance of the Holy Spirit and obedience to Scripture can keep believers from falling into spiritual famine. At the heart of the message is a call to repentance. Whether for the lost soul needing salvation, the backslider who has drifted away, or the believer who has lost their desire to serve God, the invitation remains the same: return to the Lord while there is still time. God stands ready to forgive, restore, and heal those who humble themselves and seek His face. Quoting 2 Chronicles 7:14, Elder Parks reminds listeners that God is not the problem. God remains faithful. The need is for His people to repent, pray, and turn from their wicked ways. Revival begins when individuals allow God to search their hearts and reveal anything that stands between them and Him. This message is both a warning and a plea. Don’t wait until spiritual famine has consumed your life. Hunger for the Word of God. Desire His presence. Stay faithful to His house. And if God is speaking to your heart, respond today while His Spirit is still calling.

From the pages of Proverbs 4:20-23, Pastor Tommy Boring brings a challenging and practical message titled “Guarding and Yielding Your Heart”. This sermon focuses on the spiritual heart, the inner man, the soul that will live forever, and the responsibility every believer has to protect, maintain, and surrender it completely to God. The message begins with a powerful reminder that the heart is the most important part of who we are. While much attention is given to the outward life, God is concerned with the inward condition of the heart. The issues of life flow from it, making it essential that believers diligently guard what enters and influences their soul. Pastor Boring warns that there is a real enemy who is after the heart of every child of God. Satan’s goal is not merely to disrupt the outward life but to damage the inner man, dull spiritual sensitivity, and render believers ineffective in their walk with Christ. What we allow into our minds through entertainment, habits, relationships, and worldly influences can either strengthen or weaken our spiritual condition. This sermon emphasizes the necessity of spiritual discipline. Just as physical health requires maintenance, spiritual health requires effort. Believers are called to pray, stay in the Word of God, and actively guard against anything that draws them away from Christ. If something leads toward sin or weakens fellowship with God, it must be removed. Pastor Boring explains that guarding the heart involves more than avoiding wrong influences. It also requires attending to the heart’s needs. A healthy spiritual life includes regular cleansing through repentance, feeding on the Word of God, and exercising the heart through worship, prayer, obedience, and faithful church attendance. The message highlights the importance of allowing God to search the heart. Only He can see every hidden motive, every wound, every struggle, and every area that needs attention. When believers bring their hearts before God with honesty and humility, He is able to cleanse, restore, and strengthen them. A central theme throughout the sermon is surrender. Many people want God’s help without fully yielding their hearts to Him. Yet Scripture teaches that God desires complete devotion. We are called to love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. A broken and contrite heart is never rejected by God. Pastor Boring encourages those who may have drifted spiritually, struggled with sin, or neglected their walk with God. No matter how much of a mess life may seem, God is still able to restore what has been damaged. When we finally surrender our hearts and allow the Holy Spirit to work, God begins putting things back in order and guiding our steps once again. This message serves as both a warning and an invitation. Guard your heart carefully. Feed it with truth. Exercise it in worship. Cleanse it through repentance. Most importantly, yield it completely to God. The One who saved your soul is also able to help you keep your heart.

Pastor Tommy Boring delivers a passionate and heartfelt message titled “The Big Event of Salvation”, reminding believers never to lose the wonder of what God has done for their souls. Drawing from Acts 3:1-9, the account of the lame man healed at the gate called Beautiful becomes a powerful picture of salvation and the life-changing work of Jesus Christ. The lame man expected only a few coins to help him through another day, but God had something far greater in store. Through the name of Jesus Christ, he was instantly healed, lifted from his helpless condition, and filled with praise. Pastor Boring uses this miracle to illustrate the greatest miracle of all: the salvation of a lost sinner. Throughout the message, listeners are challenged to remember the day God changed their lives. The biggest event in life is not a career achievement, a wedding, or any earthly accomplishment. The greatest event is when the Holy Spirit awakens a sinner to their need of Christ and brings them from death unto life. Pastor Boring reflects on his own testimony and reminds the church that salvation is not a small thing. It is a miracle that only God can perform. Religion cannot do it. Good works cannot do it. Human effort cannot do it. Only Jesus Christ can rescue a soul from sin, forgive the guilty, and write a name in heaven. The sermon revisits some of the greatest moments in Scripture, from Zacchaeus meeting Jesus in the sycamore tree, to the birth of Christ in Bethlehem, to the cross of Calvary, and finally to the empty tomb. Each event points to the same truth: God did something so great that it should never cease to amaze us. When Jesus was born, heaven announced it. When Jesus died, the earth trembled. When Jesus rose again, death was defeated. Because He lives, sinners can be saved and believers have the promise of eternal life. Pastor Boring warns that many Christians have allowed the wonder of salvation to fade. If the cross no longer amazes us, if the resurrection no longer stirs our hearts, or if the day we were saved no longer fills us with gratitude, then we need to return to our first love and remember just how big God's gift truly is. The message closes with a call to remember, rejoice, and never get over the day Jesus changed everything. The greatest thing that ever happened was not what we did for God, but what God did for us through His Son. If you’ve never experienced that life-changing moment, Christ still saves. Trust Him today and discover the greatest event that could ever happen in your life.

A sobering message with eternal significance, Pastor Tommy Boring's sermon “Too Late!” from Luke 16:19-31 brings listeners face to face with the powerful account of the rich man and Lazarus. Through this well-known passage, the message reminds us that there comes a moment when opportunities end, decisions are final, and eternity begins. The rich man lived in comfort and luxury while Lazarus, a poor and suffering beggar, lay at his gate longing for even the crumbs from his table. Though their lives looked vastly different on earth, eternity changed everything. Lazarus was carried into paradise, while the rich man lifted up his eyes in torment. In hell, the rich man suddenly realized truths he had ignored in life, but by then it was too late. Pastor Boring uses this account as a warning against delay and spiritual complacency. Too many people assume there will always be another opportunity to pray, another church service to attend, another chance to get right with God, or another day to share the Gospel. Scripture reminds us that tomorrow is not promised. The message emphasizes the tragedy of missed opportunities. The rich man had countless chances to show compassion to Lazarus and countless opportunities to heed the Word of God, yet he neglected both. In eternity, he desired only a drop of water and wished he could go back to warn his family. The realization of what could have been became part of his torment. One of the strongest challenges in this sermon is the urgency of sharing our faith. The rich man begged for someone to warn his five brothers so they would not come to that awful place. Pastor Boring reminds believers that we still have time to witness, pray, invite people to church, and tell loved ones about Jesus while the door of grace remains open. This message calls Christians to live with urgency and purpose. Be on fire for God. Love people. Care for those in need. Make things right while there is time. Do not put off salvation, obedience, forgiveness, or compassion for another day. There is coming a time when every opportunity to respond will end. The question is not whether that day is coming. The question is whether we are ready. Now is the time to seek God. Now is the time to warn others. Now is the time, before it becomes… too late.

A powerful reminder from Pastor Tommy Boring, “Qualified by Grace” centers on Colossians 1:10-20 and the truth that salvation is not earned by our works, merit, or goodness. We are made worthy only through the grace of God and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. This message turns hearts toward the Father and gives thanks for His eternal plan of redemption. Before the foundation of the world, God had a plan to save sinners. Because of His great love, He sent His Son so we would not have to face eternal separation from Him. As Pastor Boring emphasizes, salvation was never about what we can do for God. It has always been about what God has done for us. The sermon highlights the call to walk worthy of the Lord, grow in spiritual fruit, and increase in the knowledge of God. Though the flesh wars against the things of God and becomes a hindrance in our lives, believers are reminded that there is something greater living within them through the power of the Holy Spirit. One of the central truths of this message is that we were spiritually helpless and unqualified on our own. Pastor Boring shares the powerful illustration of the thief on the cross, who had no good works, no achievements, and no earthly qualifications. His only hope was Christ. Jesus simply said, *”Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.”* That same grace still saves today. The message explains that God qualified us through Jesus Christ. He paid the sin debt we could never pay and redeemed us through His blood. Our righteousness could never earn heaven, but Jesus made a way where there was no way. Pastor Boring also speaks about the inheritance awaiting the children of God. Through Christ we become heirs and joint-heirs, promised an eternal home where there is no sorrow, sin, pain, or graveyards. Like Abraham who looked for a city whose builder and maker was God, believers are reminded to keep their eyes on a heavenly country. This sermon also warns about the reality of spiritual darkness. Sin blinds people from seeing their need for a Savior, and many remain trapped under the power of darkness without realizing it. Yet through salvation, God delivers us, translates us from darkness into the kingdom of His dear Son, and makes us new creatures in Christ. The invitation closes with a simple but important question. The issue is not whether God can save. The question is whether you have truly been made His. If your heart is not where it needs to be with God, today is the day to prepare to meet Him. #QualifiedByGrace #TommyBoring #Colossians1 #SavedByGrace #JesusChrist #BiblePreaching #KingJamesBible #Salvation #Faith #ChristianSermon #GraceOfGod #BornAgain #Gospel #JesusSaves #ChildOfGod #Redemption #Heaven #BloodOfJesus #WalkWorthy #TruthOfGod

Rev. Danny Buchanan delivers a heartfelt message titled “There’s a Cause” from 1 Samuel 17:27-29, centered on David's words: “Is there not a cause?” Through the story of David and Goliath, this sermon reminds us that God has a purpose for every life and a calling for every believer. This message challenges us to examine our walk with God and ask if we are truly listening, praying, witnessing, and obeying His voice. Too often people turn to prayer only in times of tragedy, but God is calling His people to humble themselves, seek Him, and cry out with sincere hearts. Revival does not begin with programs. It begins with prayer. Rev. Buchanan reminds us that the battle belongs to the Lord. David was not the biggest or strongest, but he came in the name of God. The same God who delivered then is still delivering today. God has not changed. He still has power, still answers prayer, and still works in the lives of His people. The sermon also carries a burden for lost souls. There are people all around us searching for hope, hurting, and far from God. We are called to witness, invite others to church, let our light shine, and never give up praying for family members, neighbors, and friends. Whether on the highway, in the grocery store, or in church, we are called to share the Gospel. Rev. Buchanan speaks on the importance of preaching the true Word of God without compromise. In a day when many are changing the message, God’s Word remains pure and unchanging. The church needs truth, old paths, and a fresh desire to seek God. This sermon is also a reminder of the urgency of the hour. We are living in uncertain times and none of us are promised tomorrow. Now is the time to get close to God, make things right, and answer His call. Don’t go backward. Press on. Keep running the race. Keep praying. Keep trusting. Keep serving. No matter what burdens you carry, whether in your family, your home, or your own heart, there is still a cause. God has a purpose for your life, and one day it will all be worth it when we see Him face to face. If God is speaking to your heart, don’t wait. Respond while you can.

A message from Lamentations 3, Pastor Tommy Boring explores the compassion of the prophet Jeremiah and the importance of allowing what we see and hear to affect our hearts for the glory of God. Jeremiah witnessed the destruction of Jerusalem, the suffering of his people, and the consequences of sin and rebellion, yet he never lost his tenderness, compassion, or burden for souls. Drawing from Lamentations 3:51, “Mine eye affecteth mine heart,” Pastor Tommy challenges believers not to become hardened or indifferent to the hurting world around them. Jeremiah saw starvation, captivity, broken homes, and suffering, and instead of turning away, he wept before God. Though he preached faithfully for decades with little visible response, he continued to stand in the gap for the people because his heart was moved by what he saw and heard. This sermon emphasizes that what enters through the eyes and ears should lead believers to prayer, compassion, and action. Pastor Tommy shares moving examples of people witnessing tragedy, broken families, addiction, and suffering, only to realize afterward that God was calling them to pray and care more deeply. The message warns against protecting the heart to the point of becoming cold toward the needs of others. The compassion of Christ is woven throughout the message. Jesus wept over Jerusalem. Jesus wept at Lazarus' tomb. Jesus showed mercy to the hurting, healed the broken, and even prayed for forgiveness for those crucifying Him. Pastor Tommy reminds the church that if we truly follow Christ, our hearts should be affected by the pain, struggles, and lost condition of humanity. The sermon also points to the comforting voice of God in times of affliction. Jeremiah cried out from the “low dungeon,” and God answered him with the words, “Fear not.” Pastor Tommy encourages listeners that when every other voice brings fear, confusion, and discouragement, the voice of God still brings peace, courage, hope, and rescue. This message is a call for believers to care again, pray again, and engage with the needs around them instead of ignoring them. Souls are worth crying over. Hurting people are worth loving. The church has a responsibility to reflect the compassion of Jesus Christ to a broken world. “The Impact of Seeing and Hearing” is both a challenge and an encouragement to let God soften the heart, deepen compassion, and move believers into prayer and action for those in need.

A message from Deuteronomy 26 and Nehemiah 8, Pastor Tommy Boring explores the true meaning and essence of worship according to the Word of God. Worship is not based on personal preference, emotion, or outward appearance. True worship is centered entirely on Jesus Christ and flows from a heart that remembers where God brought us from and what He has done for us. Pastor Tommy explains that God Himself defines worship. Singing, shouting, lifting hands, and outward actions alone are not worship without the presence and moving of the Holy Ghost. Real worship comes from a humbled heart that recognizes the greatness of God, the mercy of salvation, and the deliverance from the bondage of sin. Drawing from Deuteronomy 26, the message highlights God's command for Israel to bring the first fruits before Him and remember their past. They were to recall being strangers, afflicted in Egypt, and rescued by the mighty hand of God. In the same way, believers today should never forget the pit God brought them out of, the bondage He broke, and the grace that saved their souls. Pastor Tommy emphasizes that worship is deeply connected to remembrance. Remembering our past without Christ and remembering the moment Jesus rescued us should stir gratitude, humility, and praise. If we ever lose the wonder of being saved from hell, something is wrong spiritually. Christ is worthy of worship simply because of who He is and what He has already done. Using Nehemiah 8 as an example, this sermon also focuses on the importance of reverence for the Word of God. When Ezra opened the book, the people stood in honor, lifted their hands, bowed their heads, and worshipped with humility. The Bible remains central to worship because it reveals Christ, convicts hearts, and brings life to the believer. Pastor Tommy challenges believers to come to the house of God with an “audience of One” mindset. Worship is not about impressing people or depending on feelings. God deserves praise whether circumstances are good or bad. Worshipping in difficult seasons honors God and invites the presence of the Holy Spirit. This message is a call to bow the heart before God, remove distractions that take Christ's place, and once again make Jesus the center of worship. Everything we have came from Him, everything we need is found in Him, and everything we are belongs to Him. Jesus Christ is the reason we worship.

In this powerful message from Ephesians 1:18-23, Pastor Tommy Boring explores the exceeding greatness of God's power and challenges believers to truly understand who God is. From creation itself to the resurrection of Jesus Christ, this sermon points to a God whose power has no limits, no rival, and no equal. Pastor Tommy reminds us that God simply spoke light into existence, formed man from the dust, parted the Red Sea, held the sun still for Joshua, calmed raging storms, and raised the dead. The same God who performed miracles throughout scripture is still all-powerful today. If God has all power in heaven and earth, why do we struggle to pray boldly and trust Him fully? This message centers on Paul's words about the “exceeding greatness of His power to usward who believe.” Pastor Tommy emphasizes that God's power is not distant or theoretical. It is directed toward believers. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the greatest demonstration of that power. Death could not hold Him, the grave could not keep Him, and today Christ sits at the right hand of the Father far above all principality, power, and dominion. Through personal testimony and scripture, Pastor Tommy encourages listeners to stop bringing God down to human limitations. There has never been a problem too hard for God. The struggle is not whether God has the power, but whether we truly believe Him and trust His will. A greater understanding of God's power changes the way we pray, worship, and live. Referencing Romans 8, this sermon also highlights the assurance believers have in Christ. If God is for us, who can be against us? Nothing can separate us from the love of God. No trial, fear, devil, government, sickness, or circumstance is greater than the God we serve. Pastor Tommy calls the church back to awe, faith, and confidence in prayer. He reminds believers that the Holy Spirit of the all-powerful God lives within them, and that God is still able to help, heal, save, strengthen, and carry His people through every circumstance. If you need encouragement to trust God more deeply and pray with greater faith, this message will point your heart back to the unmatched power of Almighty God.

In this powerful and deeply personal message, Elder Ronnie Blair shares the life-changing truth of God's hope and redemption through the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15. Drawing from his own testimony, he reflects on seasons of struggle, conviction, and the overwhelming grace that led him back to the Father's house. This sermon reminds us that no matter how far we wander, God's love never fails. Just like the prodigal son, there comes a moment when we “come to ourselves” and realize our need for the Father. Elder Ronnie emphasizes that valleys, hardships, and broken places are often where God shapes us and prepares us for restoration. Even in life's darkest moments, God is still on the throne, still calling, and still ready to receive anyone who will return. With heartfelt sincerity, he speaks about the drawing power of the Holy Spirit, reminding listeners that salvation is not something man can manufacture. It is God who calls, convicts, and restores. Through personal stories and biblical truth, he highlights the urgency of responding when God speaks, warning against delaying or remaining at a guilty distance from Him. The message also points to the incredible love of the Father, who is always watching, always waiting, and ready to run toward those who come home. There is no need to clean yourself up first. God welcomes you as you are, forgives completely, and restores fully. His grace covers the past, His Spirit transforms the present, and His promise secures the future. Elder Ronnie challenges believers to pursue holiness, guard their hearts and minds, and live lives surrendered to Christ. He reminds us that true peace and assurance come only through a genuine relationship with Jesus, not through outward religion or human effort. Whether you feel far from God, burdened by past mistakes, or simply in need of renewal, this message is a clear call to return, repent, and receive the mercy and redemption only Christ can give. Come home. The Father is waiting.

In this passionate and Spirit-filled message, Brother Bobby Whitehead magnifies the Word of God as the source of light, power, and truth in a dark and troubled world. From John 1:1, he reminds us that the Word was with God in the beginning and is God, revealing that Jesus Christ Himself is the living Word that brings life and salvation. Using the picture of a lighthouse on a dangerous shore, Brother Bobby explains how God's Word shines into darkness, guiding lost souls to safety. Just as a lighthouse warns and directs ships, the Bible provides direction, clarity, and hope to those searching for truth. It is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path, offering guidance for every step of life. The message emphasizes that the Word is not only light, but also power. Through scriptures like Jeremiah 23:29, the Word is described as a fire and a hammer, able to break hardened hearts and burn away sin. Before salvation, the heart can become cold and resistant, but when the Word is preached and received, it begins to soften, convict, and transform. Pride is broken, and truth takes root. Brother Bobby shares how the Word of God works deeply in the soul, often revealing things no one else knows. It challenges, corrects, and calls people to repentance. The gospel, as stated in Romans 1:16, is the power of God unto salvation. It is through hearing and receiving the Word that a person is saved and brought into new life. The sermon also highlights the truth and reliability of God's Word. It is unchanging, unfailing, and eternal. Heaven and earth may pass away, but His Word will stand forever. Every promise God has made will come to pass. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the ultimate proof that His Word is true and powerful. Brother Bobby warns that we are living in times similar to Sodom and Gomorrah, where many reject truth and choose the world instead. Yet the message of salvation still stands. Just as Noah preached for years, the call to repentance continues today, even if many ignore it. He also reminds listeners that the Word of God is our defense against the enemy. When the devil attacks the mind, it is the truth of Scripture that pushes back darkness. Just as Jesus used the Word to resist temptation, believers must rely on it daily for strength and victory. Through personal testimony, Brother Bobby shares how the Word broke through his own pride, revealing his lost condition and leading him to salvation. What once seemed distant became real when God spoke directly to his heart. That same Word is still alive and working today. At its core, this message is a call to receive and trust the Word of God. It is not just words on a page. It is living, powerful, and life-changing. It brings light to darkness, power to the powerless, and truth to a world filled with confusion. If you are searching, struggling, or unsure, the answer is found in the Word. Accept Jesus Christ, the living Word, and find life, hope, and truth that will never fail.

In this moving and faith-filled message, Pastor Tommy Boring draws from Colossians 3:3 to reveal the powerful truth of what it means to be “hid with Christ in God.” Though the verse may seem contradictory, it speaks of a spiritual reality. The old man is dead, and through salvation, we are made alive in Christ. Our true life is now hidden, protected, and secured in Him. Pastor Tommy emphasizes that being hidden in Christ is not something earned. It is a gift. When a person is saved, they are brought into the family of God and placed in a position the enemy cannot touch apart from God's will. In that place, there is strength, peace, and protection that goes beyond anything this world can offer. Using the powerful example of Moses, the message illustrates what it means to be hidden by God. As a child, Moses was hidden by his parents to protect him from destruction. Later, God continued to hide him, first in Pharaoh's house, then in the wilderness, preparing him for a greater purpose. This becomes a picture of what believers are called to do for others, especially their children. A central theme of the sermon is the responsibility to “hide” others in Christ through prayer. While we cannot control the choices of those we love or shield them from every hardship, we can take them to God daily. Parents, grandparents, and the church are called to stand in the gap, praying for protection, salvation, and guidance. Just as Moses was placed in a basket and committed to God's care, we are to entrust those we love into His hands. Pastor Tommy reminds us that physical protection has limits, but spiritual covering through prayer is powerful and effective. Even when children grow older or drift away, the call remains the same. Do not stop praying. Do not stop believing. Keep placing them before God, trusting Him to work in ways we cannot see. The message also highlights the role of the church in this calling. There are many, both young and old, who cannot “hide themselves” spiritually. They are vulnerable, lost, or searching. The church has the privilege and responsibility to lift them up in prayer, love them, and point them to Christ until they come to know Him personally. Pastor Tommy shares heartfelt testimony of seeing lives begin to change because someone faithfully prayed. Children who had never been in church are now hearing the Word of God and experiencing His presence. This is the result of persistent, believing prayer. What we cannot do, God can. At its core, this sermon is about dependence on God and the assurance of His protection. Those who are in Christ are truly secure. When God looks at His children, He sees them through His Son. That is the safest place to be. This message is both a comfort and a challenge. Be thankful if someone has prayed for you and helped “hide” you in Christ. Then take up that same responsibility for others. Keep praying. Keep trusting. Keep hiding them in Him until the day they come to know the Father for themselves.

Genesis 49:10-12 The passage discusses Jacob/Israel gathering his twelve sons to give them blessings. The scepter shall not depart from Judah, meaning the kingship will never leave Judah. This is a picture of the birth of the kingdom to come. “Until Shiloh come” refers to the Messiah, Jesus Christ. “And unto him shall the gathering of the people be” Exodus 12 Over 430 years of coming out of Egypt, with 400 years under hard bondage. The people cried out to the Lord, and He heard their cry. After coming out of Egypt, they complained to Moses that they were led out to die. Moses went up on the mountain to receive the Ten Commandments, written on tablets of stone by God’s own hand. The commandments include “Thou shalt not kill” and “Thou shalt not steal.” Also, “Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy” and “Honor your father and your mother.” The people could not bear the weight of the commandments. Brother Cody emphasizes that “I can’t” and “you can’t,” but “He can.” Brother Cody expresses gratitude for God’s faithfulness and love. Paul’s Credentials Paul gave his credentials, including being circumcised on the eighth day and being of the stock of Benjamin. Paul counted all of his credentials as loss for the excellency of the Lord Jesus Christ, considering them as belonging in the “dump pile.” Suffering and Persecution All who live godly shall suffer persecution. If you live for God, a fight is coming, and the world will hate you. The House of God Men have turned the house of God into a den of thieves. They walk around as representatives of God in long robes, seeking the admonition of men and standing on street corners to show off their religiosity. Brother Cody notes that this tendency is in everyone. Deceiving Oneself If any man thinks himself to be something when he is nothing, he has already deceived himself. Brother Cody admits to deceiving himself in the past but notes that God was faithful and walked far out of the maze. The Valley vs. The Mountain An old preacher said he’d rather spend his time in the valley. Brother Cody initially preferred being on the mountain with the Lord. Growing occurs in the valley, through repeated experiences. Something must die before something can come up. 400 Years of Silence There was about 400 years of silence before John the Baptist began to preach in the wilderness. John preached repentance, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. When Jesus stepped into the river Jordan and was baptized, God opened the heavens, and the Holy Ghost came down. Brother Cody believes the law was fulfilled at this moment, not at Calvary. The law was the schoolmaster that brought us to Christ. The law teaches that you are a sinner and that the rights of God are on your hands, which you cannot carry. Temptation in the Wilderness Jesus went into the wilderness and was tempted for 40 days. Afterward, He began to preach, pointing to God and performing miracles to show that the power of God had not diminished. Law of the Willer vs. Law of the Giver In the fulfillment of God’s law, people are on the mountain with God. Brother Cody encourages listeners not to be concerned with what the world is doing, as the Bible says it will happen. Brother Cody battles with his flesh and relies on Psalm 73 until he understands. Blessed Are They Blessed are they that hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. When sin was revived, Paul died, revealing that he was dead in his trespasses and sins. He was alienated and an enemy of God, with the wrath of God abiding on his head. Only Jesus Christ could get him out of that state. Damascus Road Paul was persecuting the church, thinking he was doing God’s will. God met him on the road to Damascus and said, “Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?” It is hard to kick against the pricks, a reference to the person of the law. Thorns When transgression took place and they were cast out of the garden, thorns came up out of the ground, and they were under a curse. If a man strives for mastery, he does not prevail unless he does it lawfully. Enoch and Noah Enoch walked with God and was not, for God took him. Noah found grace in the eyes of God and also walked with God. To walk with God, it must be done the correct way. Grace Grace came to where Brother Cody was, revealing by the law of God that he had trespassed against the Lord and broken His commands. Brother Cody emphasizes that he doesn’t want to go to heaven if just anything and everything is let in. It is by grace through faith, but not Brother Cody’s faith, but what He has given in measure. It increases every time Brother Cody denies himself, takes up his cross, and bothers after Him. Faith increases when one sees that He is faithful. Victory Ground Brother Cody stands on the victory ground, nose to nose with the devil, and sees pieces of art, every one of them is Jesus Christ. Armor of God Brother Cody references the armor of God, including the helmet of salvation and the breastplate of righteousness. David said, “Restore unto me the joy of my salvation.” Brother Cody’s righteousness is filthy rags; it is not his work of righteousness but the precious blood of the Lamb. Feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace, in hope of eternal life, which God cannot lie about. God brought peace between Brother Cody and his maker, reconciliation. Brother Cody urges true believers to be reconciled unto God. Invitation Brother Cody says that if he is lifted up, he will draw all men unto himself. He is still drawing and saving today, calling men to preach and serve Him. Delight in the Law David said, “I delight in thy law.” The law is precious, and Brother Cody is no longer under a curse because he spent a fee and that was written in his heart. He has been made free by the perfect law of liberty, by the law of faith. His performance in keeping the law is not what is getting him there, but God is ahead of him to keep it. Advocate If any man sins, he has an advocate with the Father. Brother Cody believes in preaching the truth, not tickling ears. It is not because of grandma and grandpa or what church you go to that you get into heaven. It is God’s doing, God’s drawing. Lord, Lord On that day, many will come saying, “Lord, Lord.” They will plead, “Did we not pray? Did we not go to church? Did we not hand out pamphlets?” But that will not be enough. You must be born again and get His Spirit. He puts His Spirit in you and helps you to walk godly. Shiloh The Savior of Judah shall not depart, nor the lawgiver from between His feet, until Shiloh comes. Riding into the City When Jesus came into the city, He was riding on an ass and a colt. Brother Cody notes that the colt is shorter than the ass, meaning the choice part of the true vine is under His feet. You can come under His feet and acknowledge that He is Lord today. Salvation A salvation act is getting to walk with Him, talk with Him, and know Him. Every day, Brother Cody gets to see Him come where he is and see how faithful He is to pick him up. Brother Cody will cast every crown at His feet, acknowledging that He has done it all. God’s Perspective God is not a man that He should lie; He does not see as man sees; He looks at the heart. Everything God has been ministering to Brother Cody has been said on the phone while driving and in prayer. God is not concerned about your performance but will perform it through you. When you get born again, you will know Him. The King of Sinners On this side, Brother Cody has to face a dirty, rocked, low-down, no-good sinner that loves sin, the king of sinners. Yet, He wore my crown. Brother Cody should have been the one crucified, beaten, mocked, and crucified. He was beaten so badly that His visage was marred more than any man’s, unrecognizable. The only one who never knew sin, without spot or blemish, prayed for Brother Cody and you on that cross. Thieves on the Cross Both thieves railed at Him, but one had a changed heart. God ponders the heart of man. Brother Cody can fool others, but he cannot hide from God. There is no profit in being fake. Knowing Him To know Him is for Him to reveal what you really are. You do not know yourself like you think you do. The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked. That is why He puts His Spirit in your heart. You must be honest with yourself; it is just you and Him. He sent His Son to die for a bunch that did not deserve it. He who knew no sin was made to be sin. Death could not hold Him; now He has eternal life. Walking Miracle Brother Cody is a walking miracle. Do not neglect so great salvation. God has been good to Brother Cody. He needs God because he knows what he is capable of. He has drunk in the ditches his whole life. If you can just reach a finger out there and grab a hold, you will find that He never will leave you nor forsake you. Perception is not right; God is doing exactly what it takes for you to get where you need to be. Job When God said Job was perfect, He was talking to the dead. God was thinking about His own mother. We are going to be made like Him; we are going to be changed. David said, “I will behold his face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake in his likeness.” Abundance of God His teeth are white with milk so we can get in on the abundance of God. There are valleys on the mountain that become a place where Brother Cody knows he is fixing to draw near to God. He is fixing to learn more about who He is and find out that He is faithful and loves him to the uttermost. When he fell, he has been justified. A just man falls seven times and gets back up. Elijah When Elijah sent his servant to see if there was rain, the servant came back and said there was nothing. Elijah said, “Go again.” When you think that there is nothing, just go again. There will be a little cloud pop up, and here comes the abundance of rain.