Beholding His Glory ~ Pastor Bill Slabaugh

Isaiah 6:1 ~ Experiencing God in Worship ~ Pastor Bill Slabaugh

The Prophet Isaiah live in a time when: A nation which at one time at  sought the Lord and loved Him, turned its back on God. It was a nation which was threatened by many enemies and was decaying morally and spiritually from within -- a nation whose heart was far from God and whose worship was just going through the motions. SOUND FAMILIAR? How can we experience God and know that He is in control when everything seems to be falling apart around us?

1 Corinthians 2:9-16 ~ How the Holy Spirit Leads by the Word: Illumination ~ Pastor Bill Slabaugh

Why is it, when it comes to spiritual matters, that most people just don't get it?  Why can't they understand the Bible and the things of God? How do we as believers get the truths of God's Word into our hearts and minds so that we experience Christ?

1 Corinthians 2:6-9 ~ How Things Go in God's Awesome Presence

The prophet Isaiah's prayer was, "Lord, show us the awesome things You do in Your Presence." When God comes down, He makes known His inescapable presence. The cry of Isaiah was answered when Christ came to earth as a man.  It will be answered at Jesus's coming again. Isaiah's cry was answered on the Day of Pentecost.  And it is also answered in each one of us who are filled with the Spirit of God.  We should expect to see God do awesome things when we are aware of His presence.

2 Peter 1:19-21 ~ Inspiration - How the Holy Spirit Leads - Pastor Bill Slabaugh

While I was preaching this message, we were interrupted by the sound of a violent hail storm outside the church. God gave us a  pertinent object lesson.  I had talked about how at Pentecost there was the sound of  violent rushing wind and the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit. As  I was talking about how Scripture is God-Breathed and men were carried by the Holy Spirit in writing Holy Scripture, we heard the noise of the wind and the hail storm. 

Exodus 33:12-17 ~ The Spirit Led Church ~ Pastor Bill Slabaugh

This message begins the series on what it means to be a Spirit Led Church.  How does the Holy Spirit lead us by the Word, in our Worship, Service, Evangelism, Fellowship, and in our Prayers?  This is a base camp level orientation for the exciting Christian Walk.

Christians, Government, and Politics ~ Pastor Bill Slabaugh

The presidential candidates are promising to "Make America Great Again."  But no politician ever made America great nor can he or she make it great again. Likewise, a government cannot make a nation great. America's greatness can be traced solely to the work of God through His Church. And when we discover how, each one of us will also discover what our individual roles need to be if America is to be great again.

"America's Best Citizens" ~1 Peter 3:13-17 ~ Pastor Bill Slabaugh

America's Best Citizens! It is true biblically and historically that when Christians sanctify Christ as Lord in their hearts, they are the best citizens any nation has--including Rome and the United States of America.  This timely message will give you hope in this unfair world.

1 Peter 2:13-20 ~ Maintaining Hope In an Unfair World: Submitting for the Lord's Sake ~ Pastor Bill Slabaugh

How are we to respond when we are treated unfairly or harshly?  The apostle Peter shows us that if we truly want to make a difference in this world for Jesus Christ and His kingdom, it depends upon our godly response. And in one word, that response is to "submit."  "Submit yourselves for the Lord's Sake." 

1 Peter 2: 13-25 ~ Maintaining Our Hope In an Unfair World: The Role of Suffering ~ Pastor Bill Slabaugh

With the political season in full swing, we need to understand the Christian's response and responsibility in politics and government. Of all things, according to the apostles of Jesus Christ, it begins with suffering. Greg Foster has written, "To this day the church remains an institution designed to serve a politically persecuted religion." This message is the first in a series about Christianity and politics. 

Matthew 2:1-12 ~ Who Were the Magi and Why Did They Come? ~ Pastor Bill Slabaugh

Who were the Magi and what can we learn from them?  These Wise Men teach us five important lessons that we can apply today as we seek to worship the Lord Jesus Christ.