Shiloh Reformed Church of Faith's Podcast

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, February 5, 2023

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, January 29, 2023Have you ever been overwhelmed with awe and unworthiness in the presence of a holy God? Have you ever been overwhelmed with an excitement and eagerness to serve Him after experiencing His love and forgiveness? Join us as we continue our series on worship as we examine Isaiah's glorious vision of the LORD and how that vision transformed his heart and impacted His life.

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, January 22, 2023Do you consider worshipping God a chore that drains you or an experience that rejuvenates you? Join us as we examine how encountering and experiencing God in worship can refresh our hearts, minds and lives so that we can thrive in a difficult world.

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, January 15, 2023What is worship? What is the purpose of worship? Why is worship is important? A lot of people consider worshipping God with the church optional for Christ followers, but is that really true? Join us for this message and the next as we begin to consider what happens when we genuinely worship God both personally and publicly.

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, January 08, 2023

Rev. Mike Herring - Sunday January 01, 2023

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, December 25, 2022  (Christmas Day)At Christmas we receive presents from those we love.  To discover what the gift is and how much the person values us, we must unwrap it to see what is inside. But in the case of the very first Christmas gift, God had to wrap Himself to reveal just how much He loves and values us!  Join us for this brief reflection on the meaning and significance of Christmas.

Pastor Richard Myers - Saturday, December 24, 2022  (Christmas Eve)Many of us are familiar with the Christmas story, but do we really know it and the Christ child to whom it points? If Luke's Christmas account is historically true and accurate, there is too much at stake to simply treat it as a sentimental story. In this sermon you will be challenged to probe the claims of the Christmas and ponder its message. Why? Because if Christ is who the angels claimed He was, it changes everything!

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, December 18, 2022 (Fourth Sunday Of Advent)Excerpts from our Christmas Music Service as read by the Pastor and Congregation.

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, December 11, 2022  (Third Sunday of Advent)When the angel, Gabriel, came to a young virgin named Mary and told her that she would miraculously give birth to His Son, Jesus, God revealed a lot of amazing truths about the Christ child! In the second part of this Advent series, we will continue to unpack these revelations and their impact for our lives not only now but throughout all of eternity! 

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, December 04. 2022 (Second Sunday of Advent)

Pastor Richard Myers & Dawn Barbee - Director of Children & Youth MinistriesListen in as the story is told through a child's eyes what it was like for Mary and Joseph around the time when baby Jesus was to be born.  This story was shared during our Hanging Of the Greens service for our children and adult kids at heart.

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, November 20, 2022Most of us can relate to doing or giving something to someone that cost us dearly but our efforts and sacrifice not being appreciated. In today's Scripture we will discover how we often do the same thing to God. Join us as we examine the importance and impact of giving thanks to God! You'll be surprised what a difference it makes!

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, November 13, 2022Conflict in relationships is normal and can be healthy, but if mismanaged, it can magnify our problems rather than minimize them. In today's Scriptures Jesus shows us the proper steps to take when issues arise in our relationships.

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, November 6, 2022When we get frustrated or hurt by someone, we are often tempted to react without any thought on our part. Spending time with God in prayerful self-reflection before confronting others is an essential first step to addressing issues constructively. To fail to do so is to invite further frustration for us and the others involved. Join us as Jesus shows us how to take a look at the "plank" in our own eye before we attempt to remove the "speck" in another's eye.

Dawn Barbee: Director of Children & Youth Ministries - Sunday, October 30, 2022Our message is by two of our youth Alex and Lindsay.

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, October 23, 2022One of the toughest things about leading and being a part of any group, whether it be a family, a team, a workforce, a church or something else, is keeping everyone united around a common purpose and commitment to the group. In today's Scripture James explains that it takes a godly, heavenly wisdom that is lived out in practical ways to maintain such unity. Join us as we consider what wisdom is, what it looks like, and how it can positively impact not only our church relationships but also our group relationships as well!

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, October 16, 2022We all deal with frustration and anger at times, but we must be careful not to let our anger get the best of us and our relationships! In today's Scripture Paul offers some powerful guidance on how to process our anger and address it in productive ways before it takes root in our hearts and consumes us.  With the help of the Holy Spirit we can choose to become better not bitter!

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, October 9, 2022

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, October 2, 2022    "World Communion Sunday"Any relationship of significance requires ongoing relational repair, some more often than others.  Sooner or later we hurt one another, offend one another or, at the very least, rub one another the wrong way. Healthy teams and relationships are maintained when we not only consider our own interests but also the interests of others as we make decisions and choose our words in our daily interactions. Jesus acted in our eternal best interests even at great expense to Himself! Join us as we consider how we can transform our relationships by adopting His sacrificial attitude!

Dr. Kenneth Clapp, Pulpit Guest - Sunday, September 25, 2022Join in the celebration of the Life and Witness of 151 years of ministry to the community and the world.Dr. Clapp's message "Going Home...to What?" - Isaiah 55:1-9, Luke 15:17-24

Wendell Kluttz - Sunday, September 18, 2022Each of us has a special gift or talent to serve others with.  Combine that with a team of ordinary people and see what extraordinary things God will do.  Listen to the testimony of one of our Adult mission team members on how God changes you when you are willing to step out to help others in need. Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send?  And who will go for us?"  And I said, "Here am I.  Send me!"  ~Isaiah 6:8 NIV

Rev. Wayne Trexler - Guest Pastor.   Sunday, September 11, 2022Jesus' peace means salvation, forgiveness and reconciliation between God and humanity.  The peace Jesus promises is not the absence of trouble; it is an inner spiritual peace that transcends prevailing circumstances.  Philippians 4:7

Douglas Shafer: Guest Speaker - Sunday, September 04, 2022Scripture Read By Ann Hutchinson

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, August 28, 2022Many of us have come across people that seem set in their ways with no hope for positive change, but what if God has not finished working on them yet? What can we do in the meantime? In today's message we will examine the unexpected, dramatic turnaround in Saul's life and the roles that other people played in that transformation. We will discover that when we let God do the work in a person's heart that only He can do, He will often invite us to be an encouraging part of that process!

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, August 21, 2022(Scripture Reference - Acts 8:4-40)For many of us who are Christians, one of the most challenging things in our walk with Christ is to share our faith and the gospel with others. Today we will examine some of the obstacles that prevent us from being open about our spiritual lives and look to the example of Phillip to discover some of what we need to overcome those obstacles.

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, August 14, 2022 (Scripture Passages from various Proverbs)How many friends do you have? Not how many people claim to be your friend on Facebook, at school, at work or in the community, but how many true friends are there for you when the chips are down? With the start of a new school year, we will examine various verses on friendship from the book of Proverbs. Whether we are students or adults, we will discover the importance and impact of choosing our friends wisely.

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, August 7, 2022Persecution is a word that is sometimes used in Christian circles. Depending upon where we are in this world, persecution can be extremely light to extremely severe. Either way, in today's Scripture Stephen provides us a model of not only how to face suffering with boldness and joy but also how to continue spreading the truth and love of Jesus in the midst of suffering!

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, July 24, 2022When organizations grow, inevitably there are issues that must be addressed. How those issues are navigated will determine the organization's future health. The same applies to churches. In today's message we will examine how the early church addressed an issue that threatened to disrupt its momentum. In doing so, we will discover that issues provide opportunities for further growth.

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, July 17, 2022People react to Jesus and the claims about His resurrection in different ways. In today's message we will examine 4 of those responses that are demonstrated in Acts 5:12-42. We will  consider how our journeys to our conclusions about Jesus and His resurrection are shaped by both inward and outside factors. In doing so, we will find that how we respond to Jesus determines what we receive from Jesus!

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, July 10, 2022When we were children, many of us played and pretended to be someone that we are not: a cowboy, a princess, a superhero, etc. But even as adults, we are  tempted to pretend to be someone that we are not. In such cases, who we really are is masked behind a public persona or online image that does not match reality. Such inconsistency can lead to difficulties in our lives and relationships, especially when it comes to our relationship with God and our churches. Join us as we discover the kind of authentic Christians and churches for which God longs and the consequences for us merely keeping up our spiritual appearances.

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, July 3, 2022Jesus left His followers a meal to celebrate together until His return. Mealtime is meant to draw families closer together, and Christ's meal for the church is no different. When we celebrate Holy Communion, It is a time for us to draw closer to Him and one another as we remember His amazing love and sacrifice for us.  In this message on the Lord's Supper, we will explore how to crave communion rather than dine in division.

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday June 26, 2022Sooner or later we all face opposition. When reacting or responding to opposition, it is important to do so reflectively so that we can address it wisely. Otherwise we will cause further harm to ourselves and make the situation worse. In today's message we will examine how Peter and John responded to their opposition and discover how divine perspective and power make all the difference in the world!

Pastor Richard Myers -  Sunday June 12, 2022We've all come across someone who appeared to be in need and wondered whether we should help or not. In today's passage we will see how Peter and John encountered a lame beggar and responded not by simply throwing money at the problem but by meeting an even deeper need in Jesus' name. This single encounter then led to an opportunity to meet an even deeper need for the crowds that gathered. Come join us as we discover what it means to make a positive impact on the world around us in Jesus' name!

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday June 05, 2022According to the the Declaration of Independence, one of our "unalienable rights" is the "pursuit of happiness," but where are we looking for it? Who or what are we pursuing in the hope of finding happiness? In today's Scripture we will examine how the early Christians in Acts 2 discovered true, lasting happiness not by looking inside of themselves but by looking outside of themselves!

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, May 29, 2022At the trial before the crucifixion, Pilate posed this question to the crowd, “What shall I do … with Jesus who is called the Christ?” (Matthew 27:22, NIV 1984) It is this same question that we all face today. How we answer that question has not only earthly implications but also eternal implications. Peter's sermon at Pentecost challenges his listeners yesterday and today to change their minds concerning their response to Jesus. Join us as we dig into his message and its life-transforming implications!

Dawn Barbee - Children's & Youth Director  - Sunday, May 22, 2022"Greatness isn't measured by the absence of failure but by the character formed through it."Scripture References: John 16:33, James 1:2-3, Isaiah 40: 28-31, 1 Corinthians 7:23

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, May 15, 2022On Pentecost Sunday the Holy Spirit arrived in power! In this message we will examine the Spirit's arrival and discover how He can impact us and the world around us. We will see how the apostles seized their God-given opportunity to reach the nations and consider how the Holy Spirit can enable us to do the same today!

Pastor Richard Myers - Mothers Day Sunday, May 08, 2022In church circles we often highlight the importance of Jesus' birth, death, resurrection and return, but what about Jesus' ascension into heaven? What does it mean for us today? And how does it impact our daily lives? Join us as we take a deep dive into the life-transforming power of the ascension and discover how it changes our perspectives and priorities in life!

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, May 01, 2022Jesus talked extensively about the kingdom of God, but what is it exactly? Some would like to have that answered in a simple, single sentence, but the truth is that the answer is very nuanced. In today's message we will briefly begin to ponder its work in the present, the timing of its perfection in the future, the nature of its growth and impact today, and what it all means for us!

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, April 24, 2022We usually think of Easter as a once and done deal, but Luke in the book of Acts makes it clear that the story of the resurrected Christ and His work continues! In this sequel to his Gospel account we will discover that the story of Christ is one in which we are called to participate in its life-giving and life-transforming power today!

Pastor Richard Myers - Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022How well do we know Jesus? There is a difference between simply knowing someone and really knowing someone intimately. In this Easter message we will examine how we can know more and more of Christ and the power of His resurrection and how that relationship empowers us to navigate the challenges of life!

Pastor Richard Myers - Thursday, April 14, 2022Maundy Thursday ServiceWhen Jesus instituted what we often refer to as Communion or the Lord's Supper, He commanded us to eat the broken bread and drink the poured out wine "in remembrance of me". During this time of reflection we will discover the life-transforming power of remembering what Jesus has done and what He has promised is to come!

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday April 10, 2022As we conclude this Lenten sermon series, we find Jesus entering Jerusalem to much fanfare. Even though He was being hailed as a king, He knew that in a matter of days many of those those cheering for Him would soon be jeering at Him! As we enter Holy Week, we will consider what it means to worship and follow Jesus not only when times are good but also when our hopes and dreams have been shattered!

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday March 27, 2022Have you ever had somebody hear what your were saying but not really hear what you were saying? Such experiences can be frustrating. But have we ever considered that when it comes to Jesus' words, we can understand what He is saying but not really understand what He is saying? In this message we will examine how even Jesus' closest disciples did just that, and in doing so we will consider how to avoid making the same mistake so that we can experience the abundant, eternal life that He offers!

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, March 20, 2022Many today struggle with Jesus' claim that it is only through Him that someone can come to the God and be saved. Such a claim may seem too exclusive and narrow to some, but is it really? We will wrestle with the notion all religions are equal and true, but even so we will also discover that Jesus did not back down from the "narrowness" of his claims. In Luke 13:24 He encourages those who wish to follow Him to "Make every effort to enter through the narrow door" (NIV 1984). Entering through that door proves to be costly for those who trust in Jesus and follow in His footsteps, but the eternal feast that awaits them is more than worth it!

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, March 13, 2022 Luke describes in his Gospel a turning point where Jesus sets His face to go to Jerusalem even though He knew that it would lead to His suffering and death on the cross. Jesus calls us to take up our own crosses and follow Him knowing that it will lead to our own trials and temptations along the way. During Lent we will be looking to Jesus' example for encouragement on this journey. In this message we will examine how we are to navigate some of the challenges that we are certain to face.

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, March 6, 2022  Sooner or later we all face times that make us anxious. No matter what fear we may be facing, the example of the prophet, Elisha, offers us some basic principles to help us navigate those seasons of stress. Join us as we explore these simple yet profound insights.

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, February 27, 2022When we slow down enough, do we ever wrestle with the nagging feeling that something is missing in our lives? Even if we have reached a level of success and comfort and consider ourselves to be a religious or good person who helps others on occasions, do you ever wonder if you are going to heaven?  Join us today as we consider these questions of such eternal magnitude.

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, February 20, 2022 Do we consider ourselves rich? In this message we will reflect on what it means to be rich and how a proper perspective concerning our wealth and possessions (no matter how much or how little we have) can ignite an attitude of even greater generosity in our hearts!

Pastor Richard Myers - Sunday, February 06, 2022We all have been entrusted with different kinds and different amounts of time, talents, resources and relationships in this world. In this message we will examine Jesus' parable of the talents to discover how we can use them to make not only an earthly impact but also an eternal impact!