Who is on your S_ _t list?

Seems like we all have lists. Things to do, things to get done, things to pick up from the store etc.  I want to make a suggestion about a very common list many people have. This particular list has a bad name and has no business in a Christians life. It is commonly known as the S_ _ t list.

So and so is on my S_ _t list!  Let me make a life changing suggestion to you.  Take everyone that you have on your S_ _T list and put them on your Prayer list instead!

Live life with love and with compassion and lots of prayer.

Matthew 5:43-4843 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[a] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Pray! Love, pastor kent

Who and How Big is Your God?

Wikipedia - God is conceived as a supreme being and the principal object of faith.

The principal object of faith.  What are you putting your trust in? What gives you peace of mind? The bigger and mightier we come to believe in full faith in The God of the universe, the more life changing miracles we will witness.

The problem with most of us in main line Christianity is this, "The God we show up for on Sunday mornings is way too small and impotent!" How can we change that? Start reading the bible daily and pray for the the filling of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 8:13 

Then Jesus said to the centurion, "Go! Let it be done just as you believed it would." And his servant was healed at that moment.

Announcements:

We will be collecting book bags for the Glen Ed pantry until school starts. 

Let's all lift our two congregations up to God and ask for guidance as we move forward with our combined services. 

See you Sunday! Love, pastor kent

Eternal Pleasures

God's way is the Only way to true blessing. I tried to find the way to happiness many times my own way….BUT….God's way is the only way that will lead you to what you are really seeking.

I know, I was skeptical and couldn't grasp it either for most of my life. The "other voice" always sold me on a better way or so I thought. God's way is eternal.  Listen to these words:

Psalm 16:11 New International Version

You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

Eternal Pleasures! How? Stay in God's presence! I'm in. God's way.

See you soon. Love, pastor kent

Ever Wonder?

Ever wonder what your life would be like if you totally dedicated yourself to God and His ways?

See you tomorrow morning!   Love, pastor kent

What I Will Never Tell You!

I think there is a big misconception among many church goers that if we try harder to be "good and follow all the rules" God will come closer to us and change our lives. That if we can only muster the strength and fortitude to "change"  then we will be able to walk closer with God. Not true!
It is only by coming to Him in all our brokenness and calling out to Him that He will come to us and refreshen our spirit.

We learned this when we were children and would sing "Jesus Loves Me". In that simple beautiful song it states boldly "We are weak but He is Strong!" Yes Jesus loves you.

So I will never preach that we have to try harder, to be better, to follow the rules more rigidly because that is legalistic preaching. The fullness of God comes on a person when they realize that there is nothing they can do apart from Jesus and His saving grace! And that is why we meet on Sundays to Worship! To thank God for His eternal grace and love for us.

Do you need more Joy and Peace in your life?

John 15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.

Join me this Sunday and lets surrender it all. I can't do it, you can't do it, only God can change our life! 

We continue to pray and lift up our special person watching for God to intervene and change a life.

See you soon. Love, pastor kent

What Obstacles are hindering Your Life?

Isaiah 55:2  Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare.

We must stop our futile search for answers about this life outside of God! 

Romans 10:11 As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.”

Are you hurting, sad, lonely, sick, fearful, angry, frustrated? Jesus can help you! The real living Jesus. This Sunday, come join me as we call on Jesus and ask for healing, cleansing, renewing, forgiveness, and to send His Holy Spirit into each of our lives. Let the miracles begin! What obstacles are hindering your life? God has the answer, in His time, His way, there is always victory! 

Please continue to pray for your special person, God hears and is in the process of answering. 

It's not about church, it's about getting to know the living Jesus!  See you Sunday, 9:00am.

Love, pastor kent

We Are Back!….Again

Bonni and I just got back from Italy. What I have come back with is this, "People need the living, healing, life changing power of Jesus everywhere…desperately!

This Sunday we will come together to worship the ONLY one who can change your life from the inside out, Jesus. The only one who can truly "Set You Free!"

Bonni and I saw basilica's, palaces, amazing statues, and monuments in Rome, but as amazing as the ingenuity of man was and is, Jesus remains the first and the last, and the only way to make this life truly remarkable.

I look forward to calling on Him this Sunday with all of you. He is real and is available and willing to enter into your brokenness no matter what it is! Come join me this Sunday at 9:00 AM at 800 North Main St Edwardsville. It isn't about church! It is about allowing Jesus the life changer to come into our life and renew us.

John 8:3232 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Love, pastor kent