“He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” Psalm 23:3 Several years ago, I was speaking at a men’s conference in South Dakota and I had the opportunity to visit Mt. Rushmore. One of the things I learned is that the sculptor, a man named Gutzon Borglum, never finished his work. He had […]
“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33 What motivates you? Do you have a passion and purpose for living? If so, is this purpose one that in the coming years will lead you to say, “I have made the right choices and […]
“Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.” Romans 3:20 Have you ever wondered what the purpose of the law is in salvation? Many believers today completely disregard the law as irrelevant to their lives. They either completely […]
“And when He comes, He will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment.” John 16:8 I am a sinner in need of a Savior. I am a failure in need of forgiveness. If I refuse that Savior and I turn down that forgiveness, then I face judgment. I stand convicted. The cross and […]
“And when He comes, He will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness.” John 16:8 If we are going to come to Jesus, we must believe not only that we are sinners in need of a Savior, but also that we are failures in need of forgiveness. Not only will the Holy Spirit convict us […]
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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.