There are some things in life we need to turn and run from. We all know the obvious dangers, but we may get involved anyway. Hopefully, one day, we come to the place we realize were we are; and that we need to turn away. But that is not enough.

RE:member

Jan 7th, 2018

Remembering, it may not always be easy. It may be lines in a play, the grocery list and what was on it. Were we put the keys or parked the car. If we forget the lyrics to a song, make up our own words. Our phones are filled with apps and alarms

New Year, New Hope

Dec 31st, 2017

Here we are again, looking for the clock to strike midnight. We’ll celebrate 2018 coming in; you may be with a group or alone, watching fireworks on TV or at a local celebration and maybe even sing Auld Lang Syne. Fact is so many have made or w

What is Christmas All About

Dec 25th, 2017

Do we really understand what Christmas is all about? Presents, the lights, the tree, Christmas carols, family & food, baby Jesus? Is that all? What is the importance given to each of these? Is there something more? Only when you look at Christm

Come to Worship, Kneel

Dec 17th, 2017

Why kneel in worship? This is another position but what does it mean. The obvious is respect and honor, but look a little further.

Come to Worship, Hands Raised

Dec 17th, 2017

What is worship? Some say it’s the church service as a whole. Some say it’s the preaching, while others say it’s the music, some say prayer. But in this the beginning of a series on worship we will see the aspects and postures of worship.

What God Requires When Life is Tough

Dec 17th, 2017

Life is tough, that’s fairly easy to grasp. Why life is tough, that’s the hard question. When we look at life as against us it’s very difficult to deal with. We forget that we have supporters out there. We look over them sometimes because it is

I Love My Church, Gifts for the Common Good

Dec 17th, 2017

It’s a simple fact that, everyone loves a gift. We receive gifts for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries and & other momentous occasions. But that surprise gift for no reason is usually the most enjoyed. But what about spiritual gifts? Every Ch

Come to Worship, Pour Out Your Hearts

Dec 17th, 2017

Sometimes we can get so lost n troubles that we feel out of touch. We need to talk to someone but don’t know where to turn. Turning to God is as simple as prayer. Coming to God in these circumstances is a form of worship. We are recognizing we

Give Thanks for He is Good

Nov 20th, 2017

I Love My Church, Unity of the Heart

Oct 30th, 2017

Unity, being united, having common goals and mind. When people team up so much more can be accomplished. Sometimes the team is made up of people with various specialties that bring about the goal. Other times it’s just the more hands the easier

I Love My Church, You Have Superpowers

Oct 15th, 2017

Remember as a child you pretend superpowers. Maybe you could fly, or were bulletproof or maybe invisibility. But what ever it was it was all play. Today screens are filled with all kinds of superheros with superpowers. But these are just fantas

I Love My Church, Community

Oct 8th, 2017

Good fences make good neighbors, right? We set boundaries to keep things in or out, but most likely both. After all it’s not their business, or their yard; so we close it off. We can do the same with people. Even people the people we see all th

I Love My Church

Oct 2nd, 2017

This is the first in a series of messages, I Love My Church. Many have a church they treat it like a job. They go because it’s the thing to do, they go to the building and the activities. Others love their church which leaves the questions; Why

Stay Positive, Confident

Sep 24th, 2017

Many people have some level of confidence. Mainly this is in the things we know we can do. Why? Because we have done so or done something close. But when pushed in some way to go into the unknown we hesitate or even freeze and claim, “I can’t”.

Servant Leaders

Sep 17th, 2017

Some leaders have the idea that once they "made it", they no longer have to "do It". Then there are those who lead by example. But there are a few that even when they have the position they will step in and serve those they are leading. This go

Rejoicing For Partners in Ministry

Sep 10th, 2017

There are so many aspects of life where we need assistance. Sometimes we try and try to go it alone. Fact is, we miss out on so much that will never be done. That leaves others with the opportunity to be an assistance as well. The ministries of

Tough Times

Sep 3rd, 2017

Sometimes it's the struggles of eveyday life, other times it's the disaster that overtakes us. It may be financial, emotional, physical or spiritual; we never know what's next. But one thing is sure, there will be a next time.What are tough ti

How Should We Repsond?

Aug 27th, 2017

How should we, as Christians, respond when politics enters the conversation? Many times we shy away to avoid conflict. We say that politics and religion don’t mix, or Christians should not be involved. Or, we are completely uninformed and don’

Racial Reconciliation

Aug 20th, 2017

In the past couple weeks we have seen a series of events unfold. You may or may not have been surprised. Either way we are witnessing people taking sides. Some are preparing for a political fight, while other are preparing to battle.Do we unde

Missions- Heavenly Treasure

Aug 13th, 2017

Missions or giving in general might lead to some level of discomfort. After all we're people that learned to look out for ourselves. We reward ourselves in so many ways. But what is it to gain rewards in Heaven?Plus a Missionary Eric Elrod sha

Missions- Faith Promise

Aug 13th, 2017

Now that we have a better understanding of what missions is and why it is so important to God; Pastor Gardner explains the way missions giving works. How the getting involved we can have a small part in bringing the Word of God to the world.

Mission- Giving

Aug 13th, 2017

What is missions? What is missions giving? Why give to missions? Why are we always asked to give? These are questions peolpe often ask. Pastor Gardner of Vision Baptist Church, former missionary himself explains.

Preparing for the End

Aug 6th, 2017

One thing many do is to prepare for the future. But very few prepare for the end. Sadly this leaves many without life insurance, funeral plans or even final instructions for our families. Others may look at the end as the end of the world, doom

Living in the Future Tense

Jul 30th, 2017

It is easy to get caught up in what we have done. It's a subject of many comedies; former athlete, beauty queen or what have you. It’s fine to revel in victory for a time. Also it is just as easy to be caught up in today. What is good right now