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A welcome boost for North Clare's hospitality scene has seen three long-closed pubs and restaurants reopen during April and May. Cassidy's in Carran, Kilshanny House—now trading as The Hedgerow—and Bofey Quinn's have all returned to business after extended closures, bringing renewed activity to their local communities. Cassidy's has been reopened as a bar and restaurant by Robbie Cassidy, while Kilshanny House has relaunched under its new name The Hedgerow. Bofey Quinn's has also resumed trading under its established ownership. The owners Kieran O'Halloran of Bofey's in Quin, Sarah Hanrahan of The Hedgerow, and Robbie Cassidy of Cassidy's in Carran joined Alan Morrissey earlier to discuss. Photo (c) Clare FM
The sermon centers on the urgent call for believers to raise their children and communities as missionaries, rooted in the example of Jesus' upbringing in Luke 2:39–52. It emphasizes four foundational principles—stature and spirit, habit and heritage, business and busyness, and focus and favor—as essential for cultivating a generation ready to serve God's mission. The preacher challenges the church to examine its priorities, confronting complacency, low spiritual standards, and fear-driven parenting, while urging intentional discipleship through prayer, accountability, and exposure to godly influence. With a tone that is both convicting and pastoral, the message calls for a radical reorientation of values, urging families to prioritize eternal impact over earthly comfort, and to see every believer as a missionary in their sphere of influence.
The sermon centers on the urgent call for believers to raise their children and communities as missionaries, rooted in the example of Jesus' upbringing in Luke 2:39–52. It emphasizes four foundational principles—stature and spirit, habit and heritage, business and busyness, and focus and favor—as essential for cultivating a generation ready to serve God's mission. The preacher challenges the church to examine its priorities, confronting complacency, low spiritual standards, and fear-driven parenting, while urging intentional discipleship through prayer, accountability, and exposure to godly influence. With a tone that is both convicting and pastoral, the message calls for a radical reorientation of values, urging families to prioritize eternal impact over earthly comfort, and to see every believer as a missionary in their sphere of influence.
The sermon centers on the transformative power of gratitude and the destructive nature of bitterness, using the story of Naomi from the Book of Ruth as a foundational narrative. It highlights how Naomi's bitterness—stemming from loss and hardship—caused her to push away her daughters-in-law, including Ruth, and distorted her perception of God's faithfulness, leading her to rename herself Mara, meaning bitterness. The message emphasizes that bitterness isolates, distorts one's view of God's sovereignty, and wastes time with loved ones, while also serving as a breeding ground for rebellion. Yet, the sermon offers hope through Ruth's faithful loyalty and God's redemptive grace, illustrated in Boaz's role as kinsman redeemer, showing that even in brokenness, God can write a story of grace. The preacher calls the congregation to examine their hearts, release bitterness through accountability and prayer, and embrace a life of thankfulness, urging immediate reconciliation with those they have wronged or estranged, as such acts are essential to living in alignment with God's will.
The sermon centers on the transformative power of gratitude and the destructive nature of bitterness, using the story of Naomi from the Book of Ruth as a foundational narrative. It highlights how Naomi's bitterness—stemming from loss and hardship—caused her to push away her daughters-in-law, including Ruth, and distorted her perception of God's faithfulness, leading her to rename herself Mara, meaning bitterness. The message emphasizes that bitterness isolates, distorts one's view of God's sovereignty, and wastes time with loved ones, while also serving as a breeding ground for rebellion. Yet, the sermon offers hope through Ruth's faithful loyalty and God's redemptive grace, illustrated in Boaz's role as kinsman redeemer, showing that even in brokenness, God can write a story of grace. The preacher calls the congregation to examine their hearts, release bitterness through accountability and prayer, and embrace a life of thankfulness, urging immediate reconciliation with those they have wronged or estranged, as such acts are essential to living in alignment with God's will.
The sermon centers on the enduring truth that God's work in the world is not yet complete, drawing from Acts 1:1–8 to emphasize that Jesus' mission continues through His followers. It calls believers to spiritual preparedness, urging consistent Bible reading, daily prayer, and intentional fellowship as essential disciplines for sustaining faith and advancing God's kingdom. Through vivid illustrations—from Kobe Bryant's relentless focus to Derek Redmond's defiant finish—the preacher underscores that Christian perseverance requires grit, grace, and a clear sense of purpose, even amid personal failure or external setbacks. The message challenges the congregation to examine their spiritual habits, reject complacency, and embrace accountability, reminding them that God's work is ongoing and demands active participation. Ultimately, the sermon invites a personal commitment to Christ, calling individuals to consecrate their lives, remain present in the body of Christ, and trust that God will complete what He has begun.
The sermon centers on the enduring truth that God's work in the world is not yet complete, drawing from Acts 1:1–8 to emphasize that Jesus' mission continues through His followers. It calls believers to spiritual preparedness, urging consistent Bible reading, daily prayer, and intentional fellowship as essential disciplines for sustaining faith and advancing God's kingdom. Through vivid illustrations—from Kobe Bryant's relentless focus to Derek Redmond's defiant finish—the preacher underscores that Christian perseverance requires grit, grace, and a clear sense of purpose, even amid personal failure or external setbacks. The message challenges the congregation to examine their spiritual habits, reject complacency, and embrace accountability, reminding them that God's work is ongoing and demands active participation. Ultimately, the sermon invites a personal commitment to Christ, calling individuals to consecrate their lives, remain present in the body of Christ, and trust that God will complete what He has begun.
The sermon centers on the transformative reality of Christ as revealed in 1 John, emphasizing that true faith is not merely intellectual assent but a living, personal encounter with Jesus as the incarnate Word, the sinless Son, the propitiation for sin, and the eternal light. Through a passionate call to move beyond superficial religious routines and emotional revivals, the preacher urges believers to deepen their knowledge of Christ—understanding His nature, redemption, relationship, and resources—so that their lives reflect genuine love, obedience, and commitment. The message warns against spiritual complacency, where faith is reduced to head knowledge without heart transformation, and challenges the congregation to examine their relationship with Christ, their love for one another, and their willingness to surrender fully to Him. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a renewed devotion rooted in biblical truth, where knowing Christ leads to a life of worship, service, and sacrificial love, with the Holy Spirit as the abiding presence and guide.
The sermon centers on the redemptive significance of Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God, tracing His role from the first sacrifice in Genesis to the ultimate atonement in Revelation, where He alone is worthy to open the sealed book of God's divine plan. Through a journey from Abel's offering to the Passover lamb, the Day of Atonement, and culminating in John the Baptist's declaration, the message emphasizes that Christ's sacrifice is sufficient for all humanity—offering salvation not by human effort or religious ritual, but by grace through faith. The preacher underscores the urgency of personal response, calling listeners to examine their spiritual condition and accept Christ's free gift of salvation, warning that without this, no amount of good works or religious activity can atone for sin. With a pastoral tone, the sermon invites both assurance and honest confession, offering immediate opportunity for guidance and prayer to help individuals know with certainty their eternal standing before God.
The sermon centers on the transformative reality of Christ as revealed in 1 John, emphasizing that true faith is not merely intellectual assent but a living, personal encounter with Jesus as the incarnate Word, the sinless Son, the propitiation for sin, and the eternal light. Through a passionate call to move beyond superficial religious routines and emotional revivals, the preacher urges believers to deepen their knowledge of Christ—understanding His nature, redemption, relationship, and resources—so that their lives reflect genuine love, obedience, and commitment. The message warns against spiritual complacency, where faith is reduced to head knowledge without heart transformation, and challenges the congregation to examine their relationship with Christ, their love for one another, and their willingness to surrender fully to Him. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a renewed devotion rooted in biblical truth, where knowing Christ leads to a life of worship, service, and sacrificial love, with the Holy Spirit as the abiding presence and guide.
The sermon centers on the redemptive significance of Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God, tracing His role from the first sacrifice in Genesis to the ultimate atonement in Revelation, where He alone is worthy to open the sealed book of God's divine plan. Through a journey from Abel's offering to the Passover lamb, the Day of Atonement, and culminating in John the Baptist's declaration, the message emphasizes that Christ's sacrifice is sufficient for all humanity—offering salvation not by human effort or religious ritual, but by grace through faith. The preacher underscores the urgency of personal response, calling listeners to examine their spiritual condition and accept Christ's free gift of salvation, warning that without this, no amount of good works or religious activity can atone for sin. With a pastoral tone, the sermon invites both assurance and honest confession, offering immediate opportunity for guidance and prayer to help individuals know with certainty their eternal standing before God.
Evangelist Tim Green- A sermon preached Wednesday Evening, on May 6, 2026.
Evangelist Tim Green- A sermon preached Tuesday Evening, on May 5, 2026.
Evangelist Tim Green- A sermon preached Monday Evening, on May 4, 2026.
Evangelist Tim Green- A sermon preached Sunday Morning, on May 3, 2026.
Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Spring Revival: Embracing Community in the Heart of the Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-03-23-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Vårsolen lyste klart över det livliga torget.En: The spring sun shone brightly over the lively square.Sv: Linnea gick genom marknaden med ett leende på läpparna.En: Linnea walked through the market with a smile on her face.Sv: Överallt omkring henne fanns färgstarka stånd med påskdekorationer, nybakat bröd och doften av vårblommor.En: All around her were colorful stalls with Easter decorations, freshly baked bread, and the scent of spring flowers.Sv: Men mitt i denna glädje kände Linnea oron växa inom sig.En: But amidst this joy, Linnea felt anxiety growing within her.Sv: Pollen låg i luften, och hennes allergier kunde bli besvärliga.En: Pollen hung in the air, and her allergies could become troublesome.Sv: Med en bestämdhet i stegen rörde hon sig mellan folkmassorna, noga med att inte stöta till någon.En: With determination in her steps, she moved through the crowds, careful not to bump into anyone.Sv: Plötsligt, i ett ögonblick av oförsiktighet, tappade hon sitt inhalator på den stenlagda marken.En: Suddenly, in a moment of carelessness, she dropped her inhaler on the cobblestone ground.Sv: Hjärtat stannade upp.En: Her heart skipped a beat.Sv: I den täta folkmassan blev det en utmaning att få tillbaka den.En: In the thick crowd, it became a challenge to retrieve it.Sv: Linnea kände igen de första tecknen på en attack.En: Linnea recognized the first signs of an attack.Sv: Hon andades ytligt och hennes hjärta bultade snabbare.En: She breathed shallowly and her heart pounded faster.Sv: Hon visste att hon behövde hjälp, men tanken på att be främlingar kändes överväldigande.En: She knew she needed help, but the thought of asking strangers felt overwhelming.Sv: Trots sin vana att klara sig själv, förstod hon att hon måste samla mod.En: Despite her habit of being self-reliant, she understood she needed to muster the courage.Sv: Hon vände sig mot de närmaste människorna och lyckades fånga Majas blick, en kvinna med ett varmt leende och vänliga ögon.En: She turned to the nearest people and managed to catch Maja's eye, a woman with a warm smile and kind eyes.Sv: Maja såg genast Linneas nödrop och skyndade sig att hjälpa till.En: Maja immediately saw Linnea's distress signal and hurried to assist.Sv: "Har du tappat något?"En: "Did you drop something?"Sv: frågade Maja med en lugn och uppmuntrande röst.En: asked Maja in a calm and encouraging voice.Sv: "Ja, min inhalator.En: "Yes, my inhaler.Sv: Jag behöver den," svarade Linnea, lite förtvivlat.En: I need it," replied Linnea, a little desperately.Sv: Maja nickade och började leta tillsammans med Linnea.En: Maja nodded and began searching together with Linnea.Sv: Efter vad som kändes som en evighet, ropade en röst från mängden.En: After what felt like an eternity, a voice called out from the crowd.Sv: Det var Sven, en man med vänliga ögon och ett lugnt ansikte, som hade hittat inhalatorn vid kanten av trottoaren.En: It was Sven, a man with kind eyes and a calm face, who had found the inhaler at the edge of the sidewalk.Sv: "Är det denna?"En: "Is this it?"Sv: frågade han och räckte den till Linnea, hans händer leriga från det ojämna markstenen.En: he asked, extending it to Linnea, his hands muddy from the uneven cobblestones.Sv: Linneas lättnad var omedelbar.En: Linnea's relief was immediate.Sv: Hon tog några djupa andetag av medicinen och kände hur lungorna lugnade sig.En: She took a few deep breaths of the medication and felt her lungs calm down.Sv: Hon tackade Maja och Sven gång på gång.En: She thanked Maja and Sven over and over.Sv: Äventyret slutade inte där.En: The adventure didn't end there.Sv: Med sin inhalator återfunnen bestämde Linnea sig för att ta tillvara dagen.En: With her inhaler recovered, Linnea decided to make the most of the day.Sv: Tillsammans med sina nya vänner, Maja och Sven, strosade hon runt bland stånden, smakade påskgodis och skrattade åt de små missöden som bara marknadsdagar kan erbjuder.En: Together with her new friends, Maja and Sven, she strolled around the stalls, tasted Easter sweets, and laughed at the little mishaps that only market days can offer.Sv: Genom denna erfarenhet, i hjärtat av det livliga torget, lärde sig Linnea att det ibland är okej att be om hjälp.En: Through this experience, in the heart of the lively square, Linnea learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for help.Sv: Hon upptäckte också en oväntad känsla av gemenskap, något hon inte känt på länge.En: She also discovered an unexpected sense of community, something she hadn't felt in a long time.Sv: När solen sakta började sänka sig över det ljusa torget, visste Linnea att dagens händelser hade stärkt henne.En: As the sun slowly began to set over the bright square, Linnea knew that the day's events had strengthened her.Sv: Med Maja och Sven vid sin sida, denna gång höll hon ett fast grepp om sin inhalator och ett ännu fastare grepp om idén att det ibland kunde vara bra att lita på andra.En: With Maja and Sven by her side, this time she kept a firm grip on her inhaler and an even firmer grip on the idea that sometimes it could be good to rely on others.Sv: Tillsammans lämnade de den färgstarka marknaden, fyllda med påskens anda och en nyfunnen vänskap.En: Together, they left the colorful market, filled with the Easter spirit and newfound friendship. Vocabulary Words:lively: livligasquare: torgetstalls: stånddecorations: dekorationeramidst: mitt ianxiety: oronallergies: allergiertroublesome: besvärligadetermination: bestämdhetcrowds: folkmassornabump: stötacarelessness: oförsiktighetheart skipped a beat: hjärtat stannade uppretrieve: få tillbakashallowly: ytligtoverwhelming: överväldigandemuster: samlacourage: moddistress signal: nödropencouraging: uppmuntrandeeternity: evighetmuddy: lerigarelief: lättnadlungs: lungornaadventure: äventyretstrolled: strosademishaps: missödenexperience: erfarenhetunexpected: oväntadcommunity: gemenskap
Apostle Jerry Boykin of Bethlehem Temple Church Of A New Beginning ministered from Proverbs 4:27 during our Spring Revival on how we must allow the Lord to shift us from prep to purpose as a Learned church. Apostle Boykin gave us three keys to preparing which was 1) divine timing, 2) preparing for spiritual growth 3) character formation. I believe you will be blessed by the message. Scripture: Proverbs 24:27 - Prepare your outside work, Make it fit for yourself in the field; And afterward build your house. Hit the notification bell so that you do not miss our most recent video. From your mobile device, to sow a financial seed into the ministry you may visit us at occvr.org and click the menu tab to locate the donate button. The donate button will provide two options for online giving. You may utilize “Text To Give” in which you will text “give” to the phone number 770-692-2225 to setup your monthly gift or one time financial gift. The additional method for online giving is simply click on the paypal “donate” button. Thanks to our generous partners in ministry, we are able to continue spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ with our local and foreign outreach ministries. For further information on Overcomers Christian Center including address, service times, and other information please visit occvr.org. Also you may visit us at the following: Facebook: @occvr Podcast: The Overcomers
Apostle Jerry Boykin of Bethlehem Temple Church Of A New Beginning ministered from Proverbs 4:27 during our Spring Revival on how we must allow the Lord to shift us from prep to purpose as a Learned church. Apostle Boykin gave us three keys to preparing which was 1) divine timing, 2) preparing for spiritual growth 3) character formation. I believe you will be blessed by the message. Scripture: Proverbs 24:27 - Prepare your outside work, Make it fit for yourself in the field; And afterward build your house.
Pastor Curtis Jackson Sr of A Place of Refuge Thomaston ministered for our Spring Revival on "A Satisfying Word" coming from Deuteronomy 8:2. He reminded us of how important the Word of God should be in our everyday life and the benefits of doing so. Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2 - And you shall remember that the Lord your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not. Hit the notification bell so that you do not miss our most recent video. From your mobile device, to sow a financial seed into the ministry you may visit us at occvr.org and click the menu tab to locate the donate button. The donate button will provide two options for online giving. You may utilize “Text To Give” in which you will text “give” to the phone number 770-692-2225 to setup your monthly gift or one time financial gift. The additional method for online giving is simply click on the paypal “donate” button. Thanks to our generous partners in ministry, we are able to continue spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ with our local and foreign outreach ministries. For further information on Overcomers Christian Center including address, service times, and other information please visit occvr.org. Also you may visit us at the following: Facebook: @occvr Podcast: The Overcomers
Pastor Curtis Jackson Sr of A Place of Refuge Thomaston ministered for our Spring Revival on "A Satisfying Word" coming from Deuteronomy 8:2. He reminded us of how important the Word of God should be in our everyday life and the benefits of doing so. Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2 - And you shall remember that the Lord your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not.
Evangelist Tim Green- A sermon preached Wednesday Evening, on May 7, 2025.
05/07/2025 Wednesday Night Spring Revival
Evangelist Tim Green- A sermon preached Tuesday Evening, on May 6, 2025.
Evangelist Tim Green- A sermon preached Monday Evening, on May 5, 2025.
This is the second night of our Spring Revival meeting with Pastor Aaron Meade.
Evangelist Tim Green- A sermon preached Sunday Morning, on May 4, 2025.