Faith in God Produces Biblical Honor

May 28, 2023 • Pastor Larry Skero Jr • 1 Timothy 2:1–4, Proverbs 21:1

A Transformed Life In Jesus Christ

May 17, 2026 • Pastor Larry Skero Jr • Colossians 2:16–23, Colossians 3

This powerful message calls us to examine the authentic transformation that should mark our lives in Christ. Drawing from Colossians chapters 2 and 3, we're challenged to move beyond religious traditions and legalism into genuine freedom found only in Jesus. The central question confronts us directly: Has the gospel truly transformed our lives, or are we merely maintaining religious appearances? We're reminded that salvation isn't about cleaning ourselves up morally before approaching Christ, but rather about drawing near to Him and allowing His Spirit to do the transforming work within us. The sermon exposes several traps that ensnare believers: legalism that focuses on rules rather than relationship, false humility that seeks approval through self-abasement, and the worship of traditions over truth. Instead, we're called to set our minds on things above, recognizing that our old life has died and our new life is hidden with Christ in God. This isn't escapism but a reorientation of our affections toward eternal realities. The practical application is striking: we must actively put away anger, slander, malice, and abusive speech while clothing ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, and patience. This transformation isn't accomplished through our own strength but through the power of the Holy Spirit working in those who genuinely belong to Christ. The message leaves us with a sobering yet hopeful reality: true believers will demonstrate a growing hatred for sin and a deepening love for Christ, not to earn salvation but as evidence of the regenerating work God has already accomplished in our hearts.

Living Godly In An Ungodly World

May 10, 2026 • Pastor David LaGrone • Psalm 119:1–16

Living a godly life in an ungodly world presents one of our greatest challenges as believers. This powerful message takes us through Psalm 119, revealing the secret to spiritual purity and holy living: treasuring God's Word in our hearts. The psalmist asks the critical question we all face: 'How can a young man keep his way pure?' The answer is beautifully simple yet profoundly challenging - by keeping it according to God's Word. We learn that internalizing Scripture is our best weapon against sin, that meditating on God's precepts and commandments becomes our daily sustenance. The message confronts our tendency to seek counsel from the world rather than from Scripture, reminding us that this is a book of commandments, not suggestions. We're challenged to examine whether we truly treasure God's Word like precious gold, or whether we only turn to it when we're in trouble. The call is clear: study to show ourselves approved, memorize Scripture, meditate on it constantly, and let the Holy Spirit guide us through it. This isn't about perfection but about habitual walking in the Spirit, taking every thought captive, and allowing God's Word to cleanse and transform us daily.

Are You A Dumb Wrestler?

May 3, 2026 • Pastor Larry Skero Jr • Ephesians 6:10–20

This powerful message from Ephesians 6 confronts us with an uncomfortable truth: many of us are fighting our battles the wrong way. We wrestle against flesh and blood—against difficult people, challenging circumstances, and material problems—when our real struggle is in the unseen spiritual realm. The passage walks us through Paul's culminating instruction to the Ephesian church: after teaching about unity, spiritual gifts, walking in love and light, and family relationships, he finally reveals how we actually accomplish all of this—by being strong in the Lord and putting on the full armor of God. This isn't optional equipment for the spiritually elite; it's essential gear for every believer. The loins girded with truth, the breastplate of righteousness, feet shod with the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit—each piece protects a vulnerable area of our spiritual lives. The challenge here is deeply convicting: we cannot defeat spiritual enemies with physical weapons. Our tongue, our intellect, our anger, our retaliation—none of these accomplish what prayer, faith, and standing firm in God's Word can accomplish. When we finally understand that our battle is won or lost in the unseen realm, we stop wasting energy fighting the wrong war and start accessing the supernatural power available to every child of God.