Radiant Church

Being a Christian is about a personal relationship with God. And prayer is meant to be a foundation in that relationship, just like conversations are foundational to friendships and marriages. Prayer bonds our heat to God, nourishes our souls, and produces results in our daily lives.

As a disciple of Jesus we must know His Word, and to do this we must discipline ourselves daily to read it on our own. It can heal us, adjust our hearts to love God more, empower us, and give us hope in the eternal promises of God. What ever time and energy we invest in knowing God’s Word will pay off eternally.

Christian friendships are key to growing in faith. They inspire us, encourage us, and sometimes they even frustrate us. God designed our faith to be learned and lived through relationships with other who are on the same journey. Do you have good friendships with Christians?

God promised that His followers would experience power and supernatural blessings when they were baptized in the Holy Spirit. The benefits of the Holy Spirit are many, including love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control. But that experience is separate from being born again. Have you been baptized in the Holy Spirit?

Getting baptized and participating in communion are important first steps after being saved. They demonstrate our sincerity and desire to be a part of the community of Christians, and will always remind us that we have been born again as new creations in Christ.

We all have a unique story of being born again, and some of us are still watching the story unfold. The Apostle Peter challenges us in 1 Peter to share our story and testify of the ope it bring to our lives.

As two churches come together for the sake of the Kingdom work in this community it's crucial that we understand God's role and ours. He has don't a miraculous work in this union but like any marriage it takes time, commitment and sacrifice. Where God is taking us we have not been before which requires a deep conviction and faith in His powerful presence. We can't be a new church that operates without the love of Christ in our thoughts, words and actions. Are you adding or taking away from the great work that is being done here in our midsts.

An incredible story of forgiveness and redemption from guest speakers Jameel McGee and Andrew Collins. Both men, and their testimonies, have recently been featured on the CBS Evening News and other local TV broadcasts.  Celebrate the goodness, favor and mercy of God which can powerfully change any impossible situation.

Too often our actions, good or bad, don't line up with our testimony of Christ's transforming power in our life. All the knowledge in the world doesn't not change a single person if it isn't activated in our lives in the from of loving others. True disciples of Christ can not be silent, invisible or powerless. Overcome evil with Good - Arise, Shine for you light has come!

As Christians it's imperative for us to show the love of Christ the world around us. It's unacceptable to simply gather on Sundays and ignore the pain and real-world needs of those that surround us each day. With that in mind it's also important to never forget the reason for our generosity. Out mission is to make disciples which requires us to proclaim the truth. Community work and social justice in and of itself is not enough. The life-changing message of Christ and Him crucified being preached is the end goal. This is not either-or but both-and.

People are searching far and wide for the truth and many times they don't even realize it. One of the most powerful witnessing tools we have is our testimony. It can't be refuted and has the ability to cut past all the religious fog and directly to the heart of the matter. When we chose to be silent we are partnering with the voice and work of the enemy. Know who you once were and how God changed your life and then don't be ashamed to ask others to join you on this journey called salvation!

As Radiant Church and more importantly as Christians, we have been called to be a beacon of hope, love and truth the world around us. Lighthouses that don't shine bright are nothing more than broken towers and monuments to the past. We need to Arise, Shine and BE RADIANT!

We have already been given the task of making disciples for Christ and we have the Holy Spirit living in us to help accomplish this crucial mission. A church that doesn’t pursue the lost and share this life-changing message will eventually suffocate and die. Healthy disciples make other disciples because they recognize the urgency of the hour and the power of our Savior.

Spiritual growth can not be isolated from developing strong relationships with fellow Christians. The Church operates at it's highest capacity when desciples of Jesus gather together on a regular basis to challenge and encourage each other. Local churches will never be perfect but when submitted to the Word and Spirit of God it can not fail. We were never created to do life alone and removed from society. Many members functioning as one Body to fulfill the Great Commission.

The Kingdom Of God is both here and now and yet to come. As ambassadors of the character and priorities of Heaven we have a high calling. Seeing life with a Biblical perspective causes us to live contrary to this sinful world. It's vitally important that we help usher in the King Of God where ever we go.

Join us as Pastor Jerry Theis recaps what God has done through Radiant Church in the past year, and gives a preview of what's to come in 2016!  This message will encourage everyone and bring Biblical insight on how, as individuals and this church, we will BeRadiant this year.

Many times throughout life we can be directly in the presence of the Lord and not even recognize it. Jesus seeks us out in our searching, brokenness and desires to stir up a passion on the inside of our hearts for more if Him. All of us are on a journey and although it may seem like it at times we are never alone.

Explore what it means to be Baptized in the Holy Spirit, and the power that it holds within our personal walks with Christ. There’s more to this life than just waiting to go to Heaven. Let’s move forward immersed in the divine grace of God to do His work.

Unpack the ways in which God speaks, which further enables us to be led by the Spirit in our lives. All that we hear, experience and are moved by should be filtered through our deep relationship with God and an understanding of His Word.

This powerful message looks at the Fruit of the Holy Spirit and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. We are designed and purposed to live with MORE of the Holy Spirit moving in and through our lives. God desires that we not only expand the Gospel but that we tap into the very tools provided of us through the Spirit to accomplish this incredible mission.