The most profound thing I know at this point in my life!

If some one asked me to tell them the most important and profound thing I know about getting to know God this is what I would tell them.

The bible is Gods word to man. The bible is so very unique because unlike any other document, the words are Spiritually encrypted with the wisdom of God Himself. And, because they are Spiritually encrypted they contain an infinite amount of wisdom. But, the wisdom can only be extracted by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit which dwells in all believers can and will "decode" the encrypted wisdom according to your need at any given point in your life. That is why you can read and reread the bible as long as you live and God will continue to speak very profoundly to you and your circumstances.

This is all a great mystery but it is very real. The following scripture speaks of this wisdom.

1 Corinthians 2:9-14

⁹ However, as it is written:

“What no eye has seen,
    what no ear has heard,
and what no human mind has conceived”—
    the things God has prepared for those who love him—

¹⁰ these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit.

The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. ¹¹ For who knows a person’s thoughts except their own spirit within them? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.¹² What we have received is not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may understand what God has freely given us. ¹³ This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual realities with Spirit-taught words. ¹⁴ The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit.

Oh there is so much God has for you. So much peace, so much wisdom, so much love. I am praying that all who read this will be empowered by the Holy Spirit to open their Spiritual eyes, their Spiritual minds, and their Spiritual ears so that Gods great wisdom will awaken you on your journey.

Come join  us this Sunday at 6:30 and let God begin His work in you and those you love.
Love, Pastor Kent

Music, Message, Fellowship Sunday

This Sunday, October 13th we will have the Praise Choir and band joining us and we will be looking at a wonderful parable in the bible that I think will speak to all of us as I continue to look at what the bible says about finding our personal ministry. I will have a very short sermon this Sunday because we have a very special presentation.

Following our service we will have a special fellowship in the fellowship hall where Laurie Frey and Jeannie Trimmer will present their experience with African Vision of Hope this past summer. This would be an excellent Sunday to bring your sons, daughters and grand children. The presentation by Laurie and Jeannie will give a glimpse at how some children on the other side of the world live. We will see photos of several of the children who are sponsored by some of our own PCF members.

Come see Christianity in action and find out how God may be calling you to get involved.

I hope you will be able to join us this Sunday for a very special service.

Love, Pastor Kent

Jesus Experiment

Proverbs 12:18

The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Even words that are spoken outside of someones hearing can either be healing or destructive. Being a healer is so much more rewarding in so many ways.

Love, pastor Kent

After Ballgame Party Tonight!

Cardinals fans, there will be a free aftergame party tonight at 6:30 at Esic church, All are invited.

Tonights party theme, "It's time to Rennovate!"

Although we will not have hot dogs, beer or peanuts we are planning on serving wine and bread sometime during the party.
 Grab a friend and come on out to Esic Baptist church tonight 6:30.

Hope to see you there! Love, pastor Kent

This Sunday Oct. 6th

2 Corinthians 5:17

¹⁷ Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

I talk a lot about changing lives for Christ but what exactly does that mean?
How will I know if my life is changing?
What will the changes look like?
When will it happen?
What do I have to do to make or allow the changes to happen?

We are to become transformed. This is an important study for all Christians. It is vital for those wanting to become effective for Jesus.

Come and join us this Sunday and find out what it means to be "Transformed!"

This Sunday we will also be sharing communion. 

See you Sunday at 6:30 PM. Praise Community fellowship, a place where unconditional love changes lives.

Love, pastor Kent

Can you Trust God?

I think everyone who has stepped out in faith has asked that question at least five or ten times in their life, "Can I trust God on this one or should I just go ahead and do what I want to do and think is right?"

"What about this God, what should I do?"  And then you get to a point when the answer is not coming fast enough or maybe it is coming but it is not what you want to hear, then what?

Maybe we are asking the wrong question?  Maybe the real question should be, "Can God trust me?"

In other words, He has the perfect plan for me, but am I willing to surrender to His will and take the path that He is leading me to take? And, am I willing to do it all His way?  Can He trust me with His plan?

The blessing is in obedience! Not easy. But we must learn to be trustworthy to His direction.

Can God trust you?

See you this Sunday as we begin our weekly evening services at 6:30.
Praise Community Fellowship, a place where unconditional love changes lives.  

I have several surprises coming up this month you won't want to miss. Bring a friend and come meet the living Jesus.

Love, Pastor Kent

Go to God

Sometimes life gets overwhelming with its demands and burdens. It is easy to get disconnected from the source of peace in these times. Even for the believer, life is life and we are not exempt from the disappointments, pressures or problems.  There is a solution.  Go to God!

Even if it is only three minutes, go to The Source of all peace.  Too often we find ourselves drifting away from The Source especially when we get overwhelmed with the cares of this world.

Psalm 55:22

²² Cast your burden on the Lord,
    and he will sustain you;
he will never permit
    the righteous to be moved.

1 Peter 5:6-7

⁶ Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. ⁷ Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Matthew 11:28

²⁸ Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Philippians 4:7

⁷ And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

God has a plan for all who trust and believe in Him. See you Sunday, Love, Pastor Kent