by Jerry Tharp | Aug 11, 2016 | Christian journey, Sermons
Romans 6:3-6 teaches us that a follower of Christ has been identified with Christ in both his death and resurrection, something that the modern gospel often leaves out. Paul goes on to explain in the remainder of the chapter and in the beginning of chapter 7 that the...
by Jerry Tharp | Jun 29, 2016 | Christian journey
In the Epistle to the Romans, the Apostle Paul unfolds a systematic understanding of the gospel. He begins with showing mankind their condition outside of Christ because of sin, a condition of condemnation. He then moves to life in Christ, by grace through faith,...
by Jerry Tharp | May 2, 2016 | Christian journey, Responsiblities
Recently, many in our church family sensed the Lord working among us, challenging and charging us to stand in the gap. Some sensed God leading them to make that a public commitment, others committed to stand in the gap from their pews. As those willing to stand in the...
by Jerry Tharp | Mar 15, 2016 | Christian journey, Sermons
Do you wonder why Christian believe what they do? Or maybe, why a particular aspect of the gospel message is present? Or maybe you were raised in the church and you’re looking for answers to questions about the Christian faith that have never been satisfied. The...
by Jerry Tharp | Dec 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
This year’s theme to our drive through Living Nativity is “A Savior Foretold.” As you sit in the comfort of your car and drive through the different stations you will encounter: Adam & Eve, Noah and members of his family, Abraham, Sarah and Isaac, Jonah, King...
by Jerry Tharp | Oct 1, 2015 | Christian journey, Sermons
Are you ready for Jesus’ return? Do you realize that Jesus’ response to His disciple’s question about the end times was the longest response He gave to any questions that He was asked? After leaving the temple, and prior to His betrayal and crucifixion, Jesus...
by Jerry Tharp | Aug 4, 2015 | Christian journey
You wouldn’t think about taking off on a long journey in your car before checking the air pressure in the tires, making sure there is plenty of oil, along with other routine maintenance tasks. But do you have the same approach to what is designed to be one of life’s...
by Jerry Tharp | Jul 21, 2015 | VBS
We recently had a Vacation Bible School experience that was over the top! I’d like to brag on the leaders and workers that made it happen, but its even more important to proclaim that we serve a great God! He changed and continues to change my life, he changed...
by Jerry Tharp | Jun 3, 2015 | Responsiblities
We live in days when one’s role and responsibilities are confused. Perhaps one of the reasons is because there are so many voices saying so many different things: politicians from Washington, actor and actresses from Hollywood, musicians, professors from universities,...
by Jerry Tharp | May 18, 2015 | Responsiblities
May 18th, 2015 During the Bible study portion of our worship services on Sunday morning we are working our way through Ephesians 5. We have discovered that as followers of Jesus Christ we are instructed to walk in love, in light and in wisdom. As we do that we are...
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