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Born Again_Jesus Revolution Part 3

January 16, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm

Is there a sin unto death? Can we pray for our fellow believers who are in the midst of that sin? All sin leads to death so we are admonished to pray for those in sin. The Lord can give them life when we pray diligently. Before you preach to them, or quote a Bible verse, stop and pray. In today’s message, Pastor Bill encourages us to pray with confidence for those in sin. He gives examples from the Bible of people who died because of their sins. We often neglect the very thing, prayer… that can save a life.

Born Again_Jesus Revolution Part 2

January 15, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm

Do you ever wonder where you will go when you die? Do you know for sure that you are going to heaven? God does not want us to live in uncertainty. We should never complain about our lives when we have the confidence of our salvation. Today, Pastor Bill admonishes us to know for sure that we have eternal life. He says we should know for certain that we are a born-again believer. He encourages us to live in the knowledge of His Word and know our salvation is secured every day of our lives.

Born Again_Jesus Revolution Part 1

January 12, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm

Are you looking for truth and real meaning in life? Do you want your life to have a purpose? Many people look for satisfaction in the wrong places and end up in addiction and failure. They waste their lives chasing false narratives, possessions, and desires. Truth is found In Jesus. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches us that real life, eternal life, is found in Jesus. He reminds us that when we have the understanding of Christ, we are sensitive to real truth and find real purpose and lasting fulfillment in life.

Jesus Revolution Part 3

January 11, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm

Prayer is a truly amazing thing. It is one of the greatest privileges we have in life. However, many people ask, “Are our prayers really heard? If they are heard, who hears them and do they get answered? Why would God pay any attention to my prayers? I'm nobody.” Scripture has much to say about prayer. Jesus even gave an example of how to pray. In his message today, Pastor Bill encourages us to continue abiding in the knowledge of Jesus and our prayers will become more aligned with His will.

Jesus Revolution Part 2

January 10, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm

What does it mean to be confident? Confidence means feeling sure of yourself – not in an arrogant way, but in a secure way. Confidence isn’t about feeling superior to others. It’s a quiet inner knowledge of being secure in your belief. If we are dwelling in Christ, abiding in Christ, and living in Christ, we have the confidence to know we will be with Him in eternity. In his message today, Pastor Bill encourages us to be bold in our confidence in Jesus and be looking forward to His return.

Jesus Revolution Part 1

January 9, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm

We have all known people who we consider radicals. They always operated outside of the ‘norm’ and even outside the law sometimes. Some statements they would make would sound so outrageous that we thought maybe they were just not all mentally there. There were times when Jesus was thought to be a type of radical because he referred to God as Father. In his message today, Pastor Bill explains how God IS our Father. He is our God; Yahweh Elohim, and we are adopted into His family.

Assurance in Jesus! Believing The Witness Part 3

December 20, 2023 • Pastor Bill Gehm

Have you ever seen signs in your house that there might be a problem with your foundation? Cracks in your walls or an uneven floor? You have to get under your house and check the foundation. In his message today, Pastor Bill will remind you to make sure you have built your life on the most trustworthy foundation of all, Jesus Christ. Doubt can happen in your life. Instead of ignoring it, you can take a good look at your life. Really dig deep and make sure your life is standing on the Rock of Christ.

Assurance in Jesus! Believing The Witness Part 2

December 19, 2023 • Pastor Bill Gehm

Have you ever wondered if you can be sure that Jesus really lived, died, and rose again? Is it all just made up? In today’s message, Pastor Bill will teach through the reasons you can trust the Bible accounts of Jesus. The gospels are eyewitness accounts of Jesus. They really saw those things happen. More than that, they went to their deaths, because they believed Jesus died and rose again. If it hadn’t really happened, they would have said they made it up rather than die. You can know the Bible is true.

Assurance in Jesus! Believing The Witness Part 1

December 18, 2023 • Pastor Bill Gehm

Have you ever doubted whether you’ve really accepted Jesus as Your Savior? You’re not alone. Many people want to be sure that they are saved. In his message today, Pastor Bill will help give you assurance of your salvation. Talk to someone in your church about your doubts. Talk to God about it. God doesn’t want you to have to question whether you are saved. It’s not about whether you’ve prayed the prayer just right or if you have a dramatic salvation story. If you’ve decided to follow Jesus, you are saved.

Victory Over the World Part 2

December 15, 2023 • Pastor Bill Gehm

Do you ever feel alone? Do you feel like no one understands you and your pain? We all feel that way sometimes, but we are never alone. In his message today, Pastor Bill will comfort you with the truth that God is always with you. Your suffering is real. You live in a sinful, fallen world with hardship, pain, and death around you, but God has conquered the world. You have victory over this world as you put your faith in Jesus, who died and rose again and defeated death and sin. Trust in Jesus, your Savior.

Victory Over the World Part 1

December 14, 2023 • Pastor Bill Gehm

Do you have fresh faith? You prayed a prayer and got saved, so you’re going to heaven. Was that where your faith ended? There’s a lot more to faith in Jesus than that. In today’s message, Pastor Bill will remind you that you can put your hope in Jesus every day to guide you. If you think Christ is only useful for salvation, you’re missing out. When hard times and struggles come your way, God is there. When it’s a day of laughter and celebration, God is there. Let your faith in Jesus shine every day.

Jesus People Part 3

December 13, 2023 • Pastor Bill Gehm

Do you have a hard time with relationships at church? Relationships are difficult. The Bible is clear that we are to love one another, and we are to speak the truth. That’s a hard tightrope to walk at times. In his message today, Pastor Bill will teach about embodying spirit and truth in our relationships. On one hand, you can’t be all about love and ignore it when the truth is violated. On the other hand, you shouldn’t go around blasting everyone with truth without caring about them. You need a spirit of love.

Jesus People Part 2

December 12, 2023 • Pastor Bill Gehm

Isn’t that a comforting thought? God knows how you feel. He came to earth and became human, so He would understand at a ground level everything we go through. In today’s message, Pastor Bill will remind you that Jesus didn’t just come to die on the cross for you. He also came to walk in your shoes. That’s pretty amazing when you think about it. It’s touching that anyone would want to understand your joys and pains, but the Creator of the universe became flesh and blood to better love you.

Jesus People Part 1

December 11, 2023 • Pastor Bill Gehm

When people look at you, do they see Jesus? It should be our goal as Christians. Our lives should reflect the love and character of Christ. In his message today, Pastor Bill will remind you that you should be becoming more like Jesus as you mature as a Christian. You can’t just work at becoming like Jesus. It’s not through your own power. God is working on you. He is transforming you. Draw close to God every day, through prayer and His Word, and His Spirit will change you into a Jesus person.

Christmas Love…Enjoy the Journey Part 2

December 8, 2023 • Pastor Bill Gehm

What are you afraid of? Maybe it’s spiders or snakes. Or are you afraid of something less tangible like losing your job or your house? We all struggle with some kind of fear in our lives. In today’s message, Pastor Bill will teach that God’s love casts out fear. When you know that God loves you, you know that He will take care of you. You don’t have to worry about what will happen today or tomorrow. God is greater than your fears. There’s nothing that can eternally harm you when you have God by your side.