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Praying and speaking with our heavenly Father is vital to our relationship and growth! Prayer is not an optional thing; it is a mandatory and daily practice that ALL Christians must do. We can’t have a healthy relationship with God if we don’t talk to Him, right? Real connection needs communication! In today’s message, Pastor Terry will encourage you to pray! Pray right now! You don’t need to wait for Sunday morning, or for someone else to lead it, you can talk to God one-on-one today!!!

The world we live in is obsessed with self and obsessed with personal gain. As Christians, we know that isn’t biblical in the slightest; we know that our lives are to be obsessed with Jesus and centered around loving and serving Him, not loving and serving ourselves. In today’s message, Pastor Terry will remind you of who created you and gave you everything…Jesus gave you freedom, life, and unconditional love! How could you not love and serve the one who gave everything to you?!

Unfortunately, there are false preachers, there are those who pretend to be Christian for their own benefit, and those who simply wade in the shallow end of Christianity. In today’s message, Pastor Terry will inform us about these people whom we encounter, but Pastor Terry will share that there is protection from their lies and influence. Just know the Word of God! When you’re immersed in God’s Word, when you swim in the deep end of Christianity, you simply cannot be tricked or deceived!!!

For most of us, we spend years dirtying our lives with sin, and eventually, that sin must be eradicated and cleansed. We must be cleansed of sin to enter heaven…that seems like a heartbreaking sentence by itself, right? Because we can’t be free or clean of our sin on our own. In today’s message, Pastor Terry will bring hope, because it doesn’t stop at that sentence! We must pay for our sin and be washed clean… thankfully, Jesus has already paid the price, forgiven you, and washed you clean!

Sometimes I just wish I had a GPS for my life. Something that can guide me through all of life’s ups and downs. Here’s the thing: if you commit yourself to the Lord, He’ll give you the desires of His heart and allow you to be led by Him. What I realized after listening to Pastor Terry today is that I don’t need a GPS because it’s not what I need but who I need. You need Jesus to be the one who’s shaping your every decision. You’ll never be led astray if you put your faith in Him and believe.

Can we all agree that there’s evil in this world? Every time I turn on the T.V. it seems like there’s something new happening that seems to be revealing the evil that’s in every human’s heart. Today, Pastor Terry says you must acknowledge the sins in your life and confess them to the Lord to be saved. God sent His Son so that you can live freely through Him. He loves you and desires a relationship with you, but you must take that offer and apply it to your life. Run to Jesus and be freed from your iniquities today!

A tree will usually produce the fruit that it’s planted to produce! It would be weird if you went up to an apple tree and there were oranges on it. Yet, that’s how some of us are when it comes to the Gospel. We say we believe in Jesus and believe in scripture, but our lives don’t reflect that! Today, Pastor Terry says you must abide in Christ so that you can bear the fruit that He wants you to bear. You can’t live for Jesus if you don’t know Him and have a relationship with Him. Follow Him with your whole heart today!

When a sheep strays away from the flock, it takes a shepherd to bring it back in. You see, sheep are foolish animals and can only think of one thing at a time. It seems like they have a one-tracked mind where they can only do what’s in front of them. Today, Pastor Terry warns us against straying away from Jesus. Usually, when you stray from Jesus, it’s a slow process. Be on guard against the lies of the enemy! He’ll tell you this world is better than anything God can offer you, and that’s simply not true!

God’s wrath was upon us because we were filled with sin. Yet, in the grand scheme of things, God's love for us shone even brighter. As Jesus sensed what lay ahead, a wave of fear washed over Him at the thought of confronting His Father's wrath. Still, He made the incredible choice to save us by laying down His life on the cross, carrying our sins with Him. Today, Pastor Terry shares an inspiring message about how Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice, freeing you from the chains of sin. That’s how much He loves you!

A coach never throws in the towel on their student just because they faced a setback against an opponent. They pour their heart into it, striving to help their student surpass their past failures and prepare them for victory. In the same way, God doesn’t just give up on you when you stumble and fall into sin. Today, Pastor Terry shares how God lends a hand, even when you feel you don’t deserve it. He does that because His love for you is all-encompassing. Just have faith in His plan and be obedient to His will!

It’s not hard to look around and realize that people aren’t that good. I mean, turn on the news. Walk through a major city. Open the comment section of your favorite social media app. People cause pain, vandalize, and tear each other down. Today, Pastor Terry teaches that, unless you lean into the wisdom and promises of God, you’re on a road that leads to bitterness, hurt, and evil. You may still experience that in life, but when you follow God, your heart begins to long for His goodness instead.

Many religions have great principles. Many of the teachings of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Confucianism are great practical life applications… but they fall short for one reason. The gods they teach about aren’t real. In today’s message, Pastor Terry teaches that the wisdom found in scripture, including the Old Testament law and the New Testament’s Sermon on the Mount aren’t just wise words… they teach you how to connect with a very true and real God. They teach you how to worship through your actions. 

What song is on your heart? I don’t mean “what song is stuck in your head…” because a lot of parents out there, unfortunately, have songs stuck in their heads they wish they could get out. I mean, what song has been speaking to you in a way that it affects your outlook on life? In today’s message, Pastor Terry teaches that when your heart is full of songs of praise, you begin to praise God for all that He’s done in your life. He has rescued you, He provides for you, He loves you, and He cares for you.

Every breath you take is a gift. The ability to step outside, feel the sun on your face, and let the fresh air fill your lungs isn’t a right, but rather a gift from God. Your circumstances may be hard… You might be dealing with sickness, financial stress, or drama related to work politics. However, in today’s message, Pastor Terry challenges you to have a heart of gratitude, thanking God for every good thing in your life. No matter how hard life gets, there is always something to praise God for.

Can you imagine it? You have it all… power, prestige, education, and money. And you decide to give it all up. Well, that’s exactly what Moses did. He left his life in Egypt behind. But why did he do it? Today, Pastor Terry explains that letting go of what the world can offer requires that you count the cost. It means that you weigh what you’re giving up so that you can gain all that the Lord is offering you. You’ll be reminded that the temporal things of the world pale in comparison to the eternal riches that God gives you.

Can you imagine it? You have it all… power, prestige, education, and money. And you decide to give it all up. Well, that’s exactly what Moses did. He left his life in Egypt behind. But why did he do it? Today, Pastor Terry explains that letting go of what the world can offer requires that you count the cost. It means that you weigh what you’re giving up so that you can gain all that the Lord is offering you. You’ll be reminded that the temporal things of the world pale in comparison to the eternal riches that God gives you.

In today's message, Pastor Terry will ask you to look back on your life before Christ and remind yourself of how many times God offered Himself to you... Most of us can remember what it felt like when we knew that we needed something in our lives... A change. Many of us have tried everything to help ourselves... But eventually, Christ became the only one that could bring true restoration... As people who have already accepted the call of Christ in our lives, we can help others to accept their call.

In today's message, Pastor Terry will remind you that Jesus wasn't exactly what you would call conventional. The religious norm of Jesus' time on Earth was one of legalism and control. If you followed all the right rules and did what you were told, you were in good standing with God... But Jesus came and flipped all of that on its head. Jesus said that we don't need to work for righteousness, we only need to accept Him and live our lives for Him. Jesus was countercultural and we're called to be the same.