“The Heart of a Pharisee” – January 3rd, 2024

“The Heart of a Pharisee” – January 3rd, 2024

Dear Church Family, Things can be pretty much all right on the outside, but the inside can be all wrong. What makes that dynamic so dangerous is that we generally can fool ourselves and think that we are fooling God. On Sunday morning we will be looking at Matthew 23:23-28. The title of the message is “The Heart of a Pharisee.” Other verses that will prepare you for our time in God’s Word are Psalm 51:16-17,Isaiah 1:10-15, and John 18:28. May the Lord use His Word to enable us to have laser beam focus on the things that are important. May the Lord continue to work on you inside and out as He makes you more like Jesus. Have a blessed day! In His Matchless Grace, Pastor...

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“What Jesus Gave Up to Come to Earth” – December 20th, 2023

“What Jesus Gave Up to Come to Earth” – December 20th, 2023

Dear Church Family, We all love perks. Perks to the job are a massive selling point nowadays to attract new talent and to keep talent. It’s not uncommon for people to start out with 3 weeks of vacation coming out of college instead of two. Mothers get 13 weeks of maternity leave and fathers get 6 to 13 weeks themselves. Getting such perks is nice. Giving them up can start a riot! On Sunday morning we will enjoy a Christmas message titled, “What Jesus Gave Up To Come To Earth.” The text is Isaiah 6:1-5. Other verses that will prepare you for our time in God’s Word are Genesis 6:5, Psalm 99:9, and Luke 2:12. May our hearts better appreciate our Lord’s humiliation through the incarnation. The second service will also enjoy a drama skit and we all will reconvene for a Christmas Eve service at 6:00pm. It should be a wonderful day! Until then, may the humility of Jesus be reflected in your life. Because of the Babe From Bethlehem, Pastor...

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“Woes From God” – December 13th, 2023

“Woes From God” – December 13th, 2023

Dear Church Family, There are certain people whose good side you want to be on. There are spouses, parents, and supervisors. There are coaches, donors, and orchestra leaders. However, there is no one like Almighty God. On Sunday morning we will be looking at Matthew 23:13-22. The title of the message Is “Woes From God.” Other verses that will prepare you for our time in God’s Word are Psalm 146:8-9, Matthew 15:13-14, and Galatians 6:12-13. I am looking forward to being in God’s presence together. On Sunday evening at 7:00pm we will be treated to the Cantata, “Light Out of the Darkness.” Sunday should be another wonderful day at Canton Grace. Until then, may you please the One who is worthy of all your affection. In His Matchless Grace, Pastor...

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“How to Have a Thankful Heart” – December 6th, 2023

“How to Have a Thankful Heart” – December 6th, 2023

Dear Church Family, There are certain fundamentals for living the Christian life that are necessary for anyone to be effective. Everyone needs to spend time in prayer, God’s Word, and fellowship in a good local church. We need to obey, love, and serve. Another core ingredient for a fruitful Christian life is a thankful heart. On Sunday morning the traditional service will enjoy a week out of Matthew’s gospel. Our text is Psalm 103:1-5. The title of the message is “How to Have a Thankful Heart.” Other verses that will prepare you for our time in God’s Word are Psalm 30;2-3,Psalm 103:11-14, and Hebrews 13:15. May the Lord grant us a wonderful time together in His Word. The contemporary service will enjoy the Children’s Christmas Program, which is always a blessing and crowd favorite. Until Sunday, may your heart be full of thanksgiving. Gratefully Yours, Pastor...

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“The Marks of a Great Teacher” – November 29th, 2023

“The Marks of a Great Teacher” – November 29th, 2023

Dear Church Family, What are some of your favorite “greatest lists?” Perhaps you have enjoyed reading a list of greatest presidents, greatest guitarists, greatest actors or actresses, greatest baseball or football teams, or greatest movies of all time. These lists are fun, interesting, and as flawed as the people or person making the list. It takes a perfect God to make a perfect list or to  outline the perfect criteria to make such a list. On Sunday we will be looking at Matthew 23:5-12. The title of the message is “The Marks of a Great Teacher.” Other verses that will prepare you for our time in God’s Word are Exodus 13:7-9, Proverbs 16:18, and Acts 22:12-13. I hope and pray that you will be blessed by our morning worship services. Here is a quick reminder that Sunday is the last day to sign up for the Christmas banquet. Until then, enjoy your walk with Jesus! For His Glory, Pastor...

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“How to Be a Lousy Teacher” – November 22nd, 2023

“How to Be a Lousy Teacher” – November 22nd, 2023

Dear Church Family, Most everyone tries to do their best when it comes to teaching someone else anything that is important. We generally think of speaking with clarity, sharing what is true, and being enthusiastic about our topic as the ways to be a better teacher. However, some characteristics of a good teacher have nothing to do with these obvious traits. On Sunday morning we will be looking at Matthew 23:1-4. The title of the message is “How to Be a Lousy Teacher.” Other verses that will prepare you for our time in God’s Word are  Jeremiah 14:14, Ezekiel 34:1-4, and Acts 15:7-10. Learning from lousy teachers can help us to be good ones! May the Lord fill your heart with thanksgiving today, tomorrow, and always. God bless you and see you on Sunday! Thankfully Yours, Pastor...

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