Author Archives: Pastor Wes

Consumed with Compassion

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Pastor Wes

  Our church began 2014 by introducing our theme for the new year: Consumed with Compassion!  The Word of God tells us: And of some have compassion, making a difference. Looking at the story of the Good Samaritan we see several … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the flames

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Pastor Wes

Watching television with my wife last night we were well into a crime show she enjoys watching when the star of the show stated that pulling the fire alarm doesn’t work for clearing out a building anymore because “people ignore … Continue reading →

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Five benefits of the ‘War on Christmas’

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Pastor Wes

The so called ‘War on Christmas’ has continued to become a lightning rod each year.  I have seen a number of benefits emerge from this social interaction: 1) Keeps Christ in the Conversation.  By continually discussing whether or not companies, … Continue reading →

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Does Better Music Grow a Bigger Church? by Don Chapman

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Pastor Wes

“I used to think that really good music grows a church. Get the hottest band and singers in town and the people will come. I don’t think that anymore.” Read the entire article here: http://www.churchleaders.com/worship/worship-articles/139971-music-growth.html

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Biblical description of a fool.

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Pastor Wes

Proverbs 18:7  A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.             A fool will get himself into trouble with his mouth. Proverbs 12:16 A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. A fool expresses his anger right away – he “blows up” Proverbs 15:20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his … Continue reading →

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We’re not trying to grow nice leaves!

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Pastor Wes

The passage of the True Vine in John 15 has been preached, taught, written about and studied many time.  One simple application I have made comes from my own garden.  I have a small grape arbor.  Each fall I cut … Continue reading →

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Going to people in need.

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Pastor Wes

After spending the better part of the last week in the area Children’s Hospital with family, I am again reminded that there are so many hurting people.  As Christians, Christ wants us to find them and minister to them. Words … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Revival!

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Pastor Wes

A Revival Prayer Lord, Take me! Matt. 10:39 Lord, Wake me! Rom. 13:11 Lord, Break me! Is.57:15 Lord, Shake me! Ps. 29:3-9 Lord, Make me! Matt. 26:39

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The music is just too loud! (Churches – unfriendly to sensory issues today)

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Pastor Wes

The church that I pastor has seen steady, sustained growth for the past nine years.  There were 32 my first Sunday in the fall of 2004.  We now average near 140.  We have grown at an average rate of about … Continue reading →

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How do I walk in the Spirit – part 2 of 2

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Pastor Wes

3) I must feed the Spirit.  When we feed the flesh we will think and respond in the flesh.  When we feed the Spirit we will respond spiritually.  I feed the Spirit by reading the Word of God, by studying … Continue reading →

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