Pastor Jerry Laudermilk Audio Podcast

Nearly every prophet in the Old Testament had a specialty.  Their ministries were each characterized by some part of their individualism, or their specific calling or gifting.  While one was a worker of miracles, another would be a seer of things to come. God specifically prepared them for the need of their days.  In the same way, He equips the saints of God today with special characteristics.  God has specifically called and equipped YOU for the job He has chosen you for, in His Kingdom!  There's a similarity in each of us too though. The underlying quality that he looked for in each prophet, and that he looks for in each of us today, is faithfulness to Him and His word!

At the time of these two chapters (36 & 37) Israel is in Babylonian captivity…but they had a promise of restoration. A promise from God, that He would bring a spiritual awakening to Israel!! Israel had figuratively become a bone yard, like this Valley of Bones in chapter 37. They were Spiritually dead, and the bones were dry, but God was promising to restore them once again to life! Much of the church of today, is in the same spiritual condition. Yet I believe God is about to raise up a mighty army from these bones, the church! Key Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 

“The God of Restoration” God is THE God of Restoration! He desires to restore everything that has been stolen, everything that has been lost, everything that has been promised but we've been talked out of… Nothing is too hopeless! Nothing is too lost! Nothing is too broken that He cannot restore!! One day He finally will restore all things, but for now let him bring restoration to you! Key Text: Joel 2:23-26

The Children of Israel had a promise from God of a land flowing with milk and honey. Yet they were willing to settle for going back to onions and taskmasters. They were freed from slavery, but still bound in the hearts. They tempted God, and limited the Holy One of Israel in their lives, when they didn't remember His power! We have a tendency to do the same. Are you limiting God? Key Text: Psa.78:40-43

In this message we look at the Biblical concept of fasting and talk about why we fast, and how to fast. Fasting is not something most Christians do often. Some have never fasted. While fasting certainly isn't required to get into heaven, Jesus said his disciples would fast. So it was expected. Too often we allow the body to feast while our spirit goes hungry. This makes us weak spiritually. Perhaps fasting is allowing the physical body to go hungry so the spirit can feast, and therefore grow strong. In any case, fasting is an offering of humility, and an experience in the sorrow of repentance, that allows us to place our carnal man in subjection to the Spirit of God. In doing so we experience Spiritual gain, greatly!

In the sermon "A Servant LIKE Jesus" Pastor Jerry looks at the example Jesus set for us, as servants of the Most High God. With all that the Lord has done for each of us, He of course deserves our very best, not half hearted service. What does your service look like to Him? Are you a rebellious servant? or a Faithful Servant? I'm sure, as Christians... We all want to be a servant like Jesus. (Part 5 in the "LIKE" Series). Due to weather, this message was preached Virtually/Online rather than in person.

Ruth was faithful to Naomi, even when Naomi had nothing to offer to her. Naomi urged Ruth to leave her, and go on with her life... go back to her family, find a husband... But Ruth would not leave her. What if we were that faithful to our God. Even when He isn't blessing, even if we don't see the miracle, even if my prayers aren't answered, can I, will I still follow Him? God's supply doesn't run out like Naomi's did, but still we struggle to walk in such faithfulness. What if we just followed Christ, with faithfulness like Ruth had? (Part 4 in the Series: "LIKE")

Our nation is in moral decline... only the church can change this. What's your part?“Wicked leaders are not only the cause of moral decline, but the result of moral decline. They not only bring the judgement of God, but they ARE the judgement of God. We can blame the leaders all we wish, but a nation brings decline, and thus judgement, upon itself. We choose our path, we choose our leaders, we choose our fate.” -Pastor Jerry R. Laudermilk, Jr. Today's Sermon Date: October 11, 2020

Even though God has every right to pour His anger upon men, He is very merciful and long-suffering! His anger will come upon this world. Yet, right now He is waiting on you and your loved ones to make things right with Him. God is so merciful... So why is He so offensive to those of this world? Even with all His mercy, God is offensive. You can see it if you watch the news or you may see it if try to tell a stranger, or even a family member, of the goodness of God. Why? Because He is holy and we are sinful. God has laid a trap, so to speak, a stumbling stone a rock of offense. He did this to TRIP US UP... so that we might see our need for Him. This "Stone", Jesus, offends us because of His perfection and our imperfection. Listen to "Why is God so Offensive".(Romans 9:22-33, John 3:19, Matthew 10:22)Today's Sermon Date: October 4, 2020

Today's sermon, taken from Daniel 11 and Ecclesiastes 3, pulls two scripture passages together that may seem odd to put together at first. Daniel says, "The people who know their God will be strong and do exploits!" Ecclesiastes tells us that there is a time for everything. NOW is the time for the people of God to know Him, so that He might use us to do His plan in our lives, and in the Earth. Listen and be challenged! Today's Sermon Date: September 27, 2020

So, is Novel Coronavirus a plague? Is the threat of it, just a hoax or political tactic? Is it one of the last day judgements of God upon the world? It’s been called all of the above but, time will tell which is correct… if either. Whatever the case, we MUST know where our security comes from. If our trust is in God we are ultimately safe. As Christians we may suffer difficulty but our hope is eternal. Faith over fear is the word of the day!Listen now to this timely, encouraging and challenging message.

Description:Lots of people have trouble knowing how to yield their lives to Christ. I have been asked more than once how can I give this to God, or how can I yield my life to him? One man told me a few years ago, "I want to yield my life, but I just don't know how to do that!"Today we're talking about yielding to God. Giving up, and letting God have control. Is He truly Lord? Yes! Is He truly your Lord? You have to decide that. Listen to this challenging message about allowing Christ tor really be your Lord.

Description:As born again believers in Christ, we SHOULD ALL be able to at least see the “Kingdom of God“. Yet most, if not ALL, of us need to see the Spiritual realm far more clearly than we do. We miss it because of our distractions in the natural realm. What is seeing the Kingdom of God? How can I see spiritual things more clearly? In the sermon series Vision 2020, pastor Jerry delves into the subject of seeing Spiritually and gives some insight as to where we, together, are headed as a church.

For the most part, I don’t think Christians believe this scripture.If we did… We wouldn’t fear or worry so much about everything. We would trust God far more in our everyday lives ...and we would know, by faith, that God will take care of EVERYTHING that comes our way. We would realize that our eternal good, far out-weighs the good or bad we face in our present. We would trust that even the most difficult things in our lives, are working toward a greater Good.The Apostle says, in Romans 8:28, “We Know…” that all things work together... for good… to them that love God… to them who are the called… according to His purpose.Do YOU know this? ALL THINGS work for our good, as Christians.

Is God even listening? Sometimes it feels as if we’re having a one-way conversation with God; we speak only to wait and wait and wait – straining in an effort to identify even a whisper in response. We begin to question if we’re doing something wrong, lacking faith, or even if God has forsaken us. The truth is, God is NOT lacking; yet, just as we have an expectancy from God, He has an expectancy for us. Our relationship with Christ requires a foundation of selflessness, obedience, and wholehearted pursuit. It’s time that we evaluate our actions and the potential effect we have in hindering the voice of God. Check out the 25+ reasons why prayers aren’t answered in the “Closed Heavens” series by Pastor Jerry Laudermilk.

Is God even listening? Sometimes it feels as if we’re having a one-way conversation with God; we speak only to wait and wait and wait – straining in an effort to identify even a whisper in response. We begin to question if we’re doing something wrong, lacking faith, or even if God has forsaken us. The truth is, God is NOT lacking; yet, just as we have an expectancy from God, He has an expectancy for us. Our relationship with Christ requires a foundation of selflessness, obedience, and wholehearted pursuit. It’s time that we evaluate our actions and the potential effect we have in hindering the voice of God. Check out the 25+ reasons why prayers aren’t answered in the “Closed Heavens” series by Pastor Jerry Laudermilk.

prodigal [prod-i-guhl]1. wasteful, careless, reckless 2. extravagant in giving, overflowing in graciousness, abundant in love. Prodigal -- one word encompassing what appears to be two contrasting illustrations. In actuality, these two images run parallel to one another with a unique correlation: grace.When looking at the Prodigal son, we often fail to see the character of the Prodigal father. Sometimes unconditional love looks reckless. Extravagant giving may appear careless. Overflowing graciousness might look wasteful... But we were once mirror images of self-indulgence until someone with extravagant love and graciousness said, "Come home."Listen to The Prodigal Father by Pastor Jerry Laudermilk for more on this topic!

The capacity to cause change is inside of you. In our day to day lives, every decision that we make is either influenced by others or has the potential to influence others. Actions reflect authentic character; you will live out what you really believe to be true. We have the potential to cause an eternal impact. Expanding influence, diminishing it, or wasting it is up to you. Listen to Your Influence by Pastor Jerry Laudermilk for more on this topic!