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Have you ever had that one friend in your life with whom you can just be yourself? Someone you don’t have to pretend around, who listens and wants the best for you? Someone who will tell you right from wrong, even when it’s hard to hear? See, having a relationship with Jesus isn't just about serving; it's about following Him and allowing Him to guide you through life, in every moment. In today’s message, Pastor Terry reminds you that you can have that kind of relationship with Jesus right now. Choose Jesus Christ.

There’s something so humbling about waiting on the Lord. It’s in those times that we discover who we truly are: are we patient and trusting, or do we try to take matters into our own hands? If you struggle with waiting, Pastor Terry reminds you that waiting on God doesn’t mean doing nothing. It means staying faithful, growing in character, and preparing your heart until the right time is right. Trust in God to speak, and use the waiting period to strengthen your life in Him, and in every area of your life.

It can be easy to look down on Thomas – how could he doubt Jesus’ resurrection, especially after all of that time with Jesus, hearing Him speak, watching Him perform miracles, and hearing the testimony of his fellow disciples? And yet we struggle with doubt today. Perhaps you’re worried about finances, scheduling issues, family trouble – the list goes on. Don’t you have a myriad of examples of the Lord providing for you? Pastor Terry reminds us that there is no shame in doubt. Bring it to Jesus – he'll walk through it with you.

I’ve had the thought before, saying, “Man, if only I had walked with Jesus, then I wouldn’t have any doubt in my mind about anything!” Much to my chagrin, the example of Thomas is there to rebuke that thought. Thomas walked alongside Jesus for 3 years, heard Jesus talk about His death and resurrection, and even had his closest companions proclaim the resurrection, and yet Thomas did not believe it! Pastor Terry reminds us today that despite Thomas’ great faith, he still wrestled with doubt – and that’s okay.

What a friend we have in Jesus. He isn’t afraid of our mess, and we have nothing to fear when coming to Him. Just as Jesus invited Thomas to feel the nail holes in His hands, or to put his hand into the wound in His side, Jesus invites us to come to Him at any time, no matter our circumstances. In today’s message, Pastor Terry teaches on the lessons we learn from Thomas – both from the doubt he expressed, and the restoration that Jesus provided. We may have doubts, but we can always bring them to Jesus.

Home security systems, doorbell cameras, locks, and gates are all designed to keep a location secure from outsiders. Imagine the surprise of having someone appear in the middle of the room who wasn’t there before! I wonder if the disciples started blaming each other for not locking the doors, or if they were stunned into silence by Jesus’ sudden presence! Pastor Terry teaches today that Jesus’ appearance to them was not by accident, nor was it by natural means – today, we’ll explore the purpose behind Jesus’ appearance here.

“Amen” is a declaration to say, “so be it” or “let it be so.” For God to agree with the statement “it is finished” gives us such great hope and freedom! No more are we bound to a system of continual substitution and sacrifice! Jesus has completed the work on the cross, and His resurrection is living proof that it really is finished! Death was defeated through death, and Jesus stands victorious over all! Take a moment today to celebrate and sing of the glorious freedom we have today because of Jesus’ death and resurrection!

Whoa! What a surprise that must have been for them! I cannot imagine being told that my grandpa’s grave was empty, running to ascertain the truth, and finding his empty suit sitting in an open casket! And yet, here we see Peter and John witnessing just that. Their teacher, their dear friend, whom they had heard was dead and buried, was no longer in His tomb! Pastor Terry looks today at the resurrection of Jesus and how it impacted His disciples.

At some point in life, we all face difficult choices. Which job to choose, what college to go to, or which flavor of ice cream to get? Okay, the last one is easy – cookies and cream, of course! But the other two questions have potentially life-altering implications. They impact our future, our prospective colleagues and friends, and even current colleagues and friends. Today, Pastor Terry shares about the struggle for Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea, and the implications that their decisions would have.

I haven’t put a lot of thought into who would carry me at my funeral. I have always figured that my family would do so – close cousins, kids, grandkids. Jesus didn’t have that – no, we would expect that his disciples would care for His body after His death. But His disciples were scattered! Here’s where we see Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea step in. Pastor Terry shares about the significance of Nicodemus and Joseph doing this, and how their commitment has set a precedent for us to follow.

It’s powerful to read through what Jesus went through to be crucified, but it’s even more powerful when we realize that Jesus could have stopped it. He wasn’t powerless; He was willing. At any moment, He could have walked away, called down help, or ended it all. But He chose the cross. Pastor Terry will tell you today that nothing about the crucifixion caught Jesus off guard. He laid His life down on purpose. And when you see that kind of love—love that stayed when it could have left—it impacts you.

It’s easy to think about the cross in broad terms—like Jesus died for the world, for humanity as a whole. And that’s true. But sometimes that truth can feel distant, almost impersonal. The reality is far closer than that. Today, Pastor Terry will remind you that Jesus didn’t just die for everyone in general; He died for you. For your sins. Even the ones you’d rather forget. The cross wasn’t vague; it was personal. And when you realize He saw you and still chose to give His life, it changes how you see His love forever.

When you study the life of King Saul, it becomes evident rather quickly, that it's like your learning about two different men. Saul starts off great, and he loves the Lord, obeys God's commands, but later in life Saul starts to slowly slip away from God. Today, Pastor Terry will be warning you against starting off well, but ending terrible. King Saul is an example of someone who backslid from God and allowed sin to slowly take root and destroy him in the end. Saul's pride could be credited to his ultimate downfall. He was jealous of David, and wanted to be in control rather then surrender to God's will.

As Pastor Terry continues his teaching series through the books of the Old Testament, he'll be challenging you to take the time out of your busy schedule to pour into your children. Samuel the prophet, sadly had sons who didn't follow after the Lord. There is a lot of speculation as to how this could happen, especially since Samuel was a mighty man of God, who God used in such a great way. The reason for his sons not following after God, could be as simple as Samuel not spending intimate time disciplining them, because he was so focused on the nation of Israel as a whole.

As Pastor Terry continues his teaching series through the books of the Old Testament, he'll be challenging you to take the time out of your busy schedule to pour into your children. Samuel the prophet, sadly had sons who didn't follow after the Lord. There is a lot of speculation as to how this could happen, especially since Samuel was a mighty man of God, who God used in such a great way. The reason for his sons not following after God, could be as simple as Samuel not spending intimate time disciplining them, because he was so focused on the nation of Israel as a whole.

In today’s message, Pastor Terry invites us to explore an essential aspect of our Christian walk. Being a follower of Jesus Christ means we are in unity with Christ and therefore have fellowship with God. However, we fall short in a couple of ways. In our sinfulness, we are separated from God and vastly different from His holiness, and we understand so little of God. What hope do we have if we are far from God and know so little? Our hope is in Jesus Christ alone and on-going relationship with Him, and we can enjoy fellowship, which is a relationship with God each and every day.

Have you ever made a decision based on experiment? When Abram and Sarai tried to bring the fulfillment of God’s promise by worldly means, they were experimenting with the will of God. As Pastor Terry explains, we can make the same mistake when trying to make things happen in our own time and in our own way apart from the leading of the Lord. When we act without prayer, even if it looks good by the standards of our culture, we can embark into “iffy” territory concerning the will of God. Christians can learn so much from Abram and Sarai concerning the will of the Lord.

So many people pick this weekend to be one of the two times that they attend church...it's seems to be some sort of religious obligation...everyone should go to church on Easter and Christmas. But, is that really what the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is about? Dutiful church attendance? NO! It's so much more!