September 6, 2026 - Deacon Tim Darnell brought a message today about the role of men. The Bible gave many lessons and Jesus mirrored them. He is the standard. A man must have courage to do what's right even when fear is present. He must have strength (governed by wisdom). He needs self-control. He must be honest and accountable to others and himself. He leads by example. He is humble and doesn't seek personal recognition. He gives glory to God. He is vulnerable before God. He is the spiritual leader of his family.
Deuteronomy 31:6, Psalm 37, Proverbs 14:29, Proverbs 15:18, Psalm 39, 1 Peter 5, Philippians 22:3, Ephesians 5:25, Joshua 24:15.
August 30, 2026 - Today's service was enhanced with special music by Richard House and Jerry Dooley. Deacon Tim Darnell brought a message about the types of worship and the elements of worship in a church setting. Preaching may be the soul of worship but music is the heart. Music opens the heart to a deeper worship. Colossians 3:16 " Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts."
Richard House gave testimony of how he was convicted 20 years ago to serve the Lord with music. And then he performed the Joey Feek song "In the time you gave me". Tim's message was about using your time here on earth to serve the Lord without concern about your age or other limitations. Because of technical difficulty only his opening remarks were captured unfortunately.
August 23, 2026 - Deacon Tim Darnell explored the age old question, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" Suffering has been a part of the human experience ever since Adam and Eve lost the Garden of Eden. We are living in a fallen world. God does not cause suffering but he allows it as in the story of his faithful servant Job. Even Jesus suffered, but he never quit trusting God. The Bible is full of references for us to comfort and reassure ourselves and others when under trial.
Romans 5:3-5, Job, 1 Corinthians 2:11, 1 Peter 1:6–7 Psalm 34:18, Psalm 23, Matthew 5:4, Matthew 11:28, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
August 16, 2026 - Deacon Tim Darnell preached on the difference Christ taught his followers to be in this world. In the sermon on the mount, Jesus gave examples of ways that would deescalate confrontations and witness to our faith. He taught them to be compassionate and humble and give back a blessing to others. He taught his disciples to live at peace with everyone and that vengeance belongs to God. A Christian will want to live differently and overcome evil with good. "God's wisdom is greater than human understanding."
Matthew 5:38-42, 1 Peter 3:8, Romans 12:16-, Romans 11:34
August 9, 2026 - Deacon Tim Darnell compared the persecution and execution of Christians by Islamic and Communist regimes today to the suffering of early Christians described in the New Testament. He challenged us to stand firm, trust, and pray that the freedom to worship and speak freely in America will not be destroyed by radical elements invading our country.
Genesis 16:12, 1 Peter 4:12, Matthew 5:10, 2 Timothy 3:12, 2 Corinthians 12:10, Romans 12:14, John 13:16 and 15:20, Romans 8:31, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
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