The Word

Our Hearts Were Made to Love God Scripture References •Deuteronomy 30:6 •2 Thessalonians 3:5 •Ezekiel 11:19–20 •1 John 4:16–21 •Revelation 2:4 Introduction Pastor Joyce recounts a restless Saturday night when God redirected the planned message, leading instead to a fresh word about the human heart. Drawing on medical imagery—open-heart surgery, pacemakers, “code-blue” emergencies—she explains that God designs, opens, repairs, and even transplants hearts so that His pe

I Choose to Honor Scripture References 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13; Exodus 17:8-13; Ephesians 4:11-12; Mark 6:4; 1 Peter 4:8; Psalm 37:23; Hebrews 12:2; Philippians 1:6; Proverbs 14:12; Isaiah 40:29 Introduction Elder Grigsby opens with heartfelt gratitude for faithful pastors, noting how easy it is—especially in an age of social media scandals—to forget the gift of leaders who walk in integrity and preach uncompromised truth. Today’s gathering is an intentional act of honori

Honoring Leadership: Esteem, Love & Divine Favor Scripture References •1 Thessalonians 5:12–13 •Psalm 5:12 •Ephesians 4:11 •Galatians 6 •Jeremiah 3:15 Introduction Dr. Lowe invites the congregation into a “sweet word of love,” centering on the annual celebration of pastors and ministers. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:12–13, the message charges believers to “esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake,” while linking this honor to the promise of God’s divine