“They devoted themselves… to prayer.” Acts 2:42 A recent survey from the Public Religion Research Institute found that 48 percent of Americans pray every day. Most, over 80%, pray for family or friends. About 13% pray for their sports team. One in five pray to win the lottery. Small numbers pray for someone to get […]
“Listen to my prayer, O God, do not ignore my plea. Hear me and answer me.” Psalm 55:1 When my two-year-old grandson plays in the house, he likes to jump on the furniture, climb the walls and explore under the kitchen table. I’m constantly telling him to slow down, afraid he will hurt himself. As two […]
“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2 In this age of political unrest, I think there is one thing we would all […]
“But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” Matthew 6:6 It is interesting to note that when Jesus taught His disciples how to pray, he first taught them where to pray. This may […]
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 When a fire is burning brightly, you don’t have to tell anyone. If they are anywhere close they will feel the heat and see the light. The same is true of the Holy […]
Growing in Christ is the task for every believer. In this blog post, three key aspects of Christian growth for the believer is outlined and discussed in detail. My prayer for you, as a new believer, is to study these three aspects and begin to put into practice these suggestions so you can live out […]
Recent Series
April 8, 2018
What In The World3 Messages
Have you ever asked something from God when you pray? We all have. But, let's flip the question. Have you ever wondered what in the world God wants from us? In this teaching series, Pastor James Merritt examines how our lives are affected when we understand and give to God what He wants.
February 18, 2018
The Bucket List7 Messages
Everyone has a list of things you want to do in life. Big things. Risky things. Things you want to do before you die. Before you "kick the bucket". There's a phrase used to describe these things--a "bucket list". Maybe you've never written it down, but you've thought about it, and you probably have a few items on it.There's an ultimate bucket list. One made for us by the One Person who had the most famous death in all of history... Jesus Christ. While Jesus hung on the cross He said seven things. Seven simple, yet profound statements that give us a powerful spiritual bucket list to follow. Seven things to do before we die. Seven things to get right. And if we do them now, they'll not only get us ready to meet Jesus in heaven one day, they will positively impact how we live today and for the rest of our lives.
January 28, 2018
So Help Me God3 Messages
Where does your help come from? In times of doubt, worry. When you are tempted? In this short teaching series, Pastor James Merritt explores the Bible's answer to certain help for our troubles. Learn to move beyond fear and to face each day confident that God Himself is helping you along the way.
January 14, 2018
Yes But...4 Messages
It's a word that can change everything. It paints a contrast between the world's path and God's ideal. It one way that God lets us know how He makes a way, when there seems to be no way. So much hope, encouragement and inspiration wrapped up in a simple, thee-letter word: but. Join Pastor Merritt as we open Scripture to look at four exceptional verses. Exceptional because the word but changes everything. Through this teaching series you'll learn how God turns harm into good, death to life, our dreams to His plans, and our fear into faith. Yes, But will be four practical sermons that you will not want to miss.