Pine Grove Community Church Podcast

The Preexistent Christ John 1:1-18 Just who is Jesus? Some say he’s a great teacher… the founder of Christianity… A Jew who claimed to be the Messiah… A martyr who died for a noble cause… There are really on four rational options. Either Jesus was a liar, A man who claimed to be something he was not, a lunatic – on the level with the man who is a poached egg – a legend made up by his disciples or he is who he said he is the Lord of the universe. You must make your choice. The Word 1-2...

We all hope for world peace, but the signpost that I’ll be talking about today is not exactly worldwide in scope. It is more specific than that. The context of this prophetic update is Peace in the Middle East. Today we look at an incredible development – it is the Peace accord between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. If you ever want to know how close we are to the end, keep your eye on Israel. As Israel goes, so goes the prophetic timeline. This peach accord is dubbed the Abraham...

2020 will go down as the year of the Great Reset! The Bible claims that just before the end of days a Great Delusion will sweep through the world, and most everyone will be taken in by it! This very thing was predicted in the Bible over 2000 years ago! #1 Our leaders will Deceive Us - 9 The Lawless One the Antichrist. He will use four political tactics to deceive the world: #1 POWER: He will be a power broker. #2 SIGNS: His abilities will mesmerize the world. #3 LYING WONDERS; All the world...

Today we are going to talk about the Coming Cashless Society. I want to admit right from the beginning that Bible Prophecy does not explicitly predict a cashless society. What it does predict is that during the coming Great Tribulation, there will be an evil worldwide empire run by an Antichrist of a man, also known as the beast, who will require all people of the earth to receive some kind of identifying mark which they must have in order to buy or sell. Two developments have supercharged...

Welcome to prophecy update #2. In the last days, a Great Apostasy will sweep through the church. According to 2 Thessalonians 2, just before the coming of the Lord there will be a widespread departure from the faith. Let me tell you why I believe that the Great Apostasy is already underway. Ours is a planet in peril. We are a culture in chaos, in a turbulent sea of confusion. Apostasy has little to do with the condition of the unsaved world. Apostasy pertains to the spiritual temperature of...

Welcome to prophecy update! If you haven’t noticed, our entire world is experiencing an extreme MEGA shift! The countdown on our civilization is frantically ticking down the final seconds to midnight. We are in the last days! Perilous Days are Here Perilous (??????? chalepos) means “savage, fierce, harsh, hard to bear.” The last days the times will be so harsh, that we may lose heart. We have not seen such times since the days of Noah. These are the Last Days Last is ????????? eschatos –...

Are you tired of the chaos and daily bad news bombardment? Do you need a break? I understand. When you can't get away from the craziness, you need a mighty faith to see you through. Today, I want to give you a triumphant and encouraging look at the faith that enables us to mount up on wings like eagles and soar! #1 Ruminate on God’s Power The word ruminate means to think deeply about something. Paul was a prisoner when he wrote those words. (1 Timothy 2:8) We are to share in the sufferings...

The greatest threat to America is not the COVID-19 virus. The most imminent danger we face is the loss of our precious liberty. Jesus said, if they persecuted me, they will persecute you. But, fear not! Because today we are going to arm you with the one thing that you need to live a life, unafraid of the times in which we live: Faith Faith is for Hard Times - 23 Hard times demand a mighty faith! Pharaoh demanded the Israelites drown their male infants in the Nile. When Moses was born, they...

There is a very real battle over the headship of Christ. Just what is the Headship of Christ? It can be condensed to this revolutionary thought: “Christ is the head over all things in the church.” (Ephesians 1:22). This must be the fundamental guiding principle of every genuine New Testament Church. Anything less is the usurpation of the authority of Jesus Christ. Christ is in charge of the church, and no one else. We are to be subject to Jesus Christ in all things. The Principle of Dual...

In the midst of the Covid 19 crisis, the church has been faced with a crisis of its own. Never in our lifetime have we faced the ordered shut down of the church. Should Christians disobey unjust laws? The Basis of Civil Disobedience View #1The pacifist position “Christians should never engage in Civil Disobedience.” If you obey evil laws you are devoid of values. (Exodus 1:20) View #2 the activist position “Christians should disobey any time man’s law transgresses God’s law!” Jesus “Render...

What’s the biggest underlying problem in our society? If you were to ask me, I’d say it’s men without God. But there is another problem, almost as big and pernicious; it’s the scourge of fatherlessness. The Prophet to Dads This message to dads is so important it’s __________________. John the Baptist came in the spirit and power of Elijah. Luke 1:17 The Message to Dads Fathers need a heart for their children! 1. The Children of Israel being reconciled with the patriarchs. We need to line our...

I’d like to have a conversation about racism with you. Our country is in turmoil. I am heartbroken over the mistreatment of George Floyd. Protests, vigils, riots and looting have spread around the world against racial injustice and police brutality. Rioters are tragically destroying and looting our cities. Our way of life is under siege. What is happening around the country is inexcusable and criminal. We have lost all sense of sanity and civility, and we are not listening to one another. We...

Anxiety disorders are the number one cause of mental health issues. And the pandemic made all of us more anxious. You can feel your muscles tighten. Your heart rate goes up. You have trouble breathing, like you are being smothered. You might even have experienced panic attacks. Ok. Are you anxious yet? Take a deep breath. Today I am going to give you a few practical exercises to help you in these difficult times. Make a ___________ to Rejoice 4 You must make a mental decision to change your...

When Justice fails Acts 25:1-12 The Heart of the Matter There is nothing so outrageous as injustice. If injustice weren’t so hurtful, it would often be hilarious because it is so wildly fanciful. When injustice is deliberate, we wonder, how in the world did we get into this jam, and what do we do to fix it? There is a Christian way to deal with injustice. Our attitude must be gentle and our response should be firm. It is far better to suffer injustice than to do injustice. The Background of...

Once upon a time, conspiracy theories used to be the bizarre beliefs of odd folks wearing tin hats. Not anymore. I want to give you some balanced and biblical advice on how to handle the many conspiracies that will be coming to your inbox. My advice to you is this: Stick to the knitting. The spreading of falsehoods hurts our witness. “Do not give false testimony.” Exodus 20:16 • What difference does it make? • What can you do about it? • How does this help you live for Jesus? People who are...

At any time, about 50% of Americans struggle with the fear of war. Some people are paralyzed by the fears and trauma they suffered on the battle field. And yet there is one thing that can comfort us from our fears and keep us safe in the arms of Love. Trust in Jesus. If you, by faith, find strength, solace, help and courage in the God of refuge, you will finally be able to find peace. Find Strength in Dependence on God 1-3 • War came against him (3b) • An army encamped around him (3a) • A...

Loneliness levels have reached an all-time high as Americans have been isolating at home! Isolation has a profound effect on the human body and brain! When people are cut off for long periods of time they can suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, memory issues, concentration issues, paranoia and fear. That is why the church is so essential! Having a church family is essential for your mental and spiritual health! Today we are going to learn four skills that will help you to overcome the...

Did you know that the top fear of Americans is the fear of government corruption? Nothing scares the bejeebers out of Americans more than corrupt government officials. Fear will ruin your life! It may be that one day we will have to live under the hard hand of a Nero who condemns Christians to the lion or a Pharaoh who throws children into the Nile; no matter who your leaders are, it is the Christ follower who lives by faith who will live the best. Tyrants are Bad! 1-6 They only take care of...

There is a psychological term for the fear of poverty: Aporophobia. It is the fear of losing it all and living in destitution. The discussion is not a matter “if” there are hard times coming, the question how will you face them? In faith or fear. Choosing to live by faith today is harder than letting fear control you; but tomorrow, you’ll regret choosing fear, and you will never regret choosing faith. “Where does your provision come from?” My God shall supply all your need by Christ Jesus....

We are living in times of unprecedented fear! Just read the paper or watch the news to catch the latest sensationalized headlines about the pandemic that is captivating the world. Everywhere you look there is fear inducing, bad news. Fear is paralyzing. Unfounded fear is a liar and a thief. It will play with your mind and steal your hope. There are two ways to live; You can live in faith You can live in fear. “Twenty-eight percent of Americans suffer from an anxiety disorder.” 24 million...