PastorsNote - Shady Grove Christian Church

You are always welcome at Shady Grove !

Welcome to our new website. It is a work in progress as each and everyone of us are. I hope this will be beneficial to each of you. Keeping you abreast of God's work at Shady Grove is important to me. With new people like you moving into the communities we serve this is a great way to reach out to you. If you do not have a church home or are searching or just curious about God - - we invite you to be apart of the family at Shady Grove. God has worked in our midst and done great things. We look forward to the future blessings he has in store for us. Shady Grove is located in the wooded grove of the country in Montgomery County, North Carolina. Just a scenic drive thru pottery country and beautiful countryside where I have seen deer, wild turkeys among many farm animals. I look forward to seeing you at Shady Grove Christian Church and remember to bring a friend. You are always welcome at Shady Grove !

You make many decisions in life. Where to work, go to church, or to have children among many others. Someone told me once that flowers die and that is true but that doesn't mean that they don't have purpose while they are here. Romans 6 : 23 says that " For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." While we will die that doesn't mean that we do not have purpose. Sin brings on spiritual death and eternal seperation from God however John 3 : 16 states that " God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." While our purposes may change through life one thing remains the same and that is the love of God. Romans 10 : 9 says " That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." Our purpose is not eternal death but eternal life through Jesus Christ. Our purpose is not to remain a sinner but to glorify the Father in all that we do. I encourage you to seek life in Jesus and I encourage you to seek purpose in Jesus because life is to short to die.

In 2010 a list of sermon titles and or thoughts will be listed in hope that it will help you in devotion time and reflection of the services. Your comments & thoughts are always welcome and can be directed to the pastor or * in the about us section of the website.

1 - 3 - 10 Commit yourself to get into shape by looking ahead and forgetting failure, a self checkup in forgiving, repairing relationships and turning your back on sin - become a healthier, stronger & vibrant Christian.

1 - 10 - 10 Training to be physically fit is on alot of minds this new year, however we must be spiritually fit as well. In order to be the Christian we should - train - it takes time, dedication, energy, continued practice and vision. 2 Timothy 2 -5 says if we compete as an athlete, we do not receive a victor's crown unless we compete according to the rules. For a Christian that is God's Word. Run the race, don't look back, stay focused - don't get off track, fight to the end and there Christ will give you rest and a crown.

1 - 17 - 10 We need a certain amount of physcial exercise but as I Timothy 4 - 8 says - physcial profits little but godliness is profitable unto all things. Today we are looking at the spiritual exercises that will keep us fit as Christians - such as running, walking, jumping, lifting and yes, dancing ( Psalm 150 says "Praise him with the timbrel and dance; praise him with stringed instruments and organs." ) James 1 22-25 states we should not merely listen to the word but act upon it - so do not deceive yourselves. Exercise your faith !

1 - 24 - 10 Attaining growth for the Christian life. While not perfect we should strive for excellence and with any differences God shall show it to you. Paul said in Phillipians 3 18 & 19 " For many walk, of whom I have told you often & now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ. Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly & whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things." Paul speaking to those who confessed Christ with their lips but denied Christ with their lives. They are worshiping self, live for indulgence, comfort and convenience. They boast freedom but a slave to sin. Where do you stand today?

1 - 31 - 10 Cancelled due to snow storm

2 - 7 - 10 The influence of One, the power of One. One boy and 5 loaves and 2 fishes and the power of Christ, one girl whom waited on Naaman's wife boldly proclaimed, one woman instrumental in saving a nation and Noah who by faith was instrumental in saving this world from extinction. One man who entered this world to redeem mankind ( Romans 5 18 & 19 ) from their sins. One can make a difference. Are you the one who will stand up, speak out, lend a helping hand - are you the one who will not sit by but proclaim the name of Jesus. One can and does make a difference. Question is - will you ?

2 - 14 -10 Valentine's Day - Remembering St. Valentine and knowing God's love for us. Receiving his love, returning love, sharing love and knowing "Jesus loves me this I know - for the Bible tells me so".

2 - 21 - 10 TBA