Elijah & the Transfiguration of Christ

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Elijah & the Transfiguration of Christ

Matthew 16:21-17:13

August 1, 2019 • Bill Gehm

When you've been told to "take up your cross and follow Jesus", have you ever wondered what your cross could be? Today, Pastor Bill does an excellent job describing a few "crosses" people experience. A cross is anything that you are worshipping more than God. An old car you spend time and money rehabbing. A relationship you spend more time working on than your relationship with Christ. Today, consider what is taking your time and attention away from the Lord and take it up to follow Christ.

Tag You're It - Part 2

August 8, 2019 • Bill Gehm

Elijah's story shows the remedy for depression by way of service to others. If you feel as if you've already experienced burnout this way, Pastor Bill encourages you in today's study. Spend 40 days of rest with the Lord and seek His voice afresh asking how you can serve Him. If a spiritual gift remains in your life to reach others, then the Lord is not finished with you. If you find yourself giving up on the Lord too soon, ask Him to provide more workers so that your spirit can find refreshment.

Tag You're It

August 7, 2019 • Bill Gehm

Have you told God all you want is an easy life? Well, as Pastor Bill points out in his message today, that's not God's plan for any of His children. As long as there are lost people who don't know about Jesus, there is work to do. God has a plan for you and has given you specific spiritual gifts to serve Him. His plan might not be your plan, but the Lord will prepare you for the work He has for you. Be a willing servant so that when someone comes to you asking for help, you are ready.

Prayer Warrior - Part 2

August 6, 2019 • Bill Gehm

Have you ever shared a prayer request with a friend that you've never actually prayed for yourself? I know I am guilty of such. Today Pastor Bill shares how you can't just ask others to pray for you, you need to be right there on your knees lifting that prayer to the Lord. And not just a quick prayer in the car (although God does still hear these). Pastor Bill takes apart the Greek and shares that you should pray a prayer in prayer. There is a difference, a level of earnestness, and work involved that happens only on your knees in your prayer closet.