Upper Thames Missionary Church

Pastor Ralph spoke on 4 characteristics of a godly servant. He showed us that Christ was our example.

Pastor Ralph challenged the men in thinking about their relationship with God and their priorities. Is God their first love or are there other areas in their lives that have their attention before Him?

Pastor Ralph challenged us that instead of asking "why" when we go through dark times and trials to ask God "what" is He doing and how we can we use our circumstances to bring Him glory?

Pastor Ralph preached on the benediction Paul gave to the Corinthian Church in 2 Corinthians 13:14. He broke the passage down into three segments, the grace, the love and the fellowship of the the father, Son adn Holy Spirit.

Pastor Ralph shared the story of great faith that Jarius had in Jesus. We learned that he acted, asked and endured and we can do the same. Jesus wants us to come to Him with the same faith.

Pastor Nathan shared with us the importance of belonging to a church community. We were reminded of the importance of being part of the "Big Church." He also gave reasons why we may push back against belonging.

Pastor Ralph continued thenext part of his sermon giving us 4 more secrets to becoming a Friend of God. It will require honesty, obedience, valuing what God values and desire.

Pastor Ralph shared the first two secrets of developing a close friendship with God. It will take conversation and mediation of the scriptures on your part to draw closer to Him.

Pastor Ralph challenged each of us to have willing hearts to allow God to use us for His purposes.He shared 4 points of the qualities that God looks for in His chosen vessel. Listen to this sermon to find out what they are?

Pastor Ralph laid out three compelling reasons to believe in the resurrection.

Pastor Ralph addressed the many areas that can robus of our JOY in the Lord. Worry, stress and fear often overtake our emotions. The only way to combat these feelings and emotions is by placing our focus on God and His word.

Pastor Ralph reiterated to us that the peace Jesus gives transcends all others.