Have you ever made a commitment only to regret it later? Maybe it was a gym membership, a diet plan, a business partnership, a relationship, a bet, a religion, an oath, we’ve all been there. What looked good at the moment and seemed amazing left us regretting the cost of such an action. We realized the price we paid was not equal to the value we re…

Matthew 8:23–27 - Faith Over Fear: Who Then Is This? 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” 26 He replied, “You of little faith, why …

“The Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—are four different eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. Sometimes they tell the same stories from different angles—like four people watching the same event from different seats in a stadium or 4 eye witnesses to a car accident. When two or more Gospels record the same event, we call…

Sometimes, our deepest needs drive us to unexpected places and people for help. (5) When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. (6) “Lord,” he said, “my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly.” (7) Jesus said to him, “Shall I come and heal him?” (8) The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have y…

We would like to ask you all: What is your life built on? If you could think of your life in terms of having a foundation what would that foundation be? Picture it. Name it. What happens when storms come—social, financial, emotional, relational, spiritual, or legal? Will your life stand or collapse built on your named foundation? Where and to whom …

John talked about the names of God and that He alone is to be worshipped. We are worshipping all the time, like a garden hose…it is what we aim it at, what we think will save us is what we worship. Our master is what we worship. We are building on this thought: Jesus is Lord, and Lord is not his first name, but his title. MASTER. Which we have rece…

Samantha Testimony The Manchineel Tree looks like a tropical apple or guava tree, and its fruit looks enticing. This tree, by appearance, is beautiful. They are found in Florida, the Caribbean, and Central America, mostly in coastal regions. This tree, by appearance, is quite nice. But never stand under one or even touch it. Its sap is poisonous an…

Let’s read it! Matthew 7:12-14 (NIV): (12) So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. (13) Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. (14) But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to lif…

Matthew 7: 6-11 - Keep asking, seeking and knocking Good morning, church. Today we continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount—a teaching from Jesus that turns worldly thinking upside down and invites us into the kingdom of God. Growing up, I thought these were one-off lessons that I was to obey or try to obey. As we have been journeying t…

Two weeks ago, we talked about "do not worry," and how we stress over things that probably won't even happen. 85% of the things we worry about will NEVER HAPPEN. As followers of Jesus Christ, we know He's in charge of His Kingdom, but, let's face it, we like to control our own Kingdom. Consider this: if we profess to be followers of Jesus and pray,…

28 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4 The guards we…

Holy Week, also known as Passion Week, spans from Palm Sunday to Easter. For 1700 years, Christians worldwide have used this time to reflect on Jesus' sacrifice and resurrection. We remember his entry into Jerusalem, his crucifixion, and his resurrection, understanding God's plan to restore humanity and the price Jesus paid. Bible project on facebo…

We are discussing undivided devotion and genuine trust in the Kingdom of God. Matthew 6:24–25 is situated in the heart of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, a foundational teaching that outlines the values of the Kingdom of God. Matt 6: 19-25 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and …

We live in a world that constantly tells us to chase after more—more money, more success, more data, more things, more time. But Jesus challenges us with a simple question: Where is your treasure? In Matthew 6:19-24, He calls us to examine where our hearts are truly invested. 6:1-18 done in private 6:19-34 things done publicly (19) Do not store up …

Matthew 6: 16-18- The Practice of Fasting A common theme for these last three instructions of Jesus including today: Christians give, we pray, and we fast and we don’t make a big deal about it. We certainly don’t do it to get the respect of others, or to impress people or that it’s our religious duty. We are told to do it in secret, privately, in f…

Last week we brought up “Lent” which means to lengthen as in Spring and the days are getting longer. However, it comes at the time we celebrate Easter, the resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Lent is 40 days. From Ash Wednesday to Maundy (mandate) Thursday the 17th of April. The 40 days commemorate the 40 days of Jesus in the wilderne…

Talk about lent: Lent commemorates the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert while enduring temptation. Lent is to prepare us for Easter, the day we celebrate Jesus' resurrection from the dead. It starts this Ash Wednesday the 5th and ends the Thursday the 17th before Easter which is April 20th. It is a time to be thinking about what Christ’s d…

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ (44) But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, (45) that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. (46) If you love those who love you,…

Matthew 5: 38-42 - Do not Retaliate “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go wi…

Let your words be true Matthew 5: 33-37 “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’ But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the …

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Matt 5:27-30 - Purity Starts in the Heart Matt 5:27-30 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of yo…

We are studying the Sermon on the Mount. The Beatitudes solidify our identity and paint a vision of those who are in the Kingdom of God. Now we are being instructed on how the Kingdom of Heaven is different from the Kingdom of Religion. Last week, we defined some important words to set the stage for the rest of our series on the Sermon on the Mount…

Jesus, the fulfillment of the law Advent, NY tools - 2025 = seeking him and knowing him in a deeper way Which we are always all about and invite each of you into this! Trust & Obey Sermon on the Mount revisited - where we are now in the new year. And we read that we are salt and light. We are like a preservative for this decaying world. And we make…

A New Year, A New Opportunity - Hello 2025 Philippians 3:12-14 We are having our worlds collide this morning by combining our Shandel Group Coaching with the Alley Church. This is a motivational message for setting goals in the new year in the most important area in your life. Your relationship with Jesus. SMART goals for Jesus people! specific, me…

What is love How could we preach this sermon without using John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Advent culminates, we light the Christ candle on Tuesday and what He did for us we celebrate today with the ultimate expression of love: God sending H…

Week 3 of Advent: Joy God Has Come to Earth Luke 2:8-14, Matthew 2: 1-18 Advent means “coming” from the latin word adventus and that is what we are celebrating. First, that Jesus came as the Messiah, the Christ, to die for our sins, And He is coming again in all His fullness, power and glory.

Matthew 1:18-25 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quie…

Take a moment and close your eyes. I want you to think about Christmas. What comes to mind? What images of Christmas do you see? How many of you had images of family gathered around a Christmas tree? How many thought of presents, maybe the best gift you ever received? Maybe you have sad thoughts about Christmas? Because of good and or bad memories …

Thanksgiving! And what we mean is Give Thanks! Phil 4: 6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving (gratitude), present your requests to God. (Promise) And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Begin here: I’m naturally…

We Are Like Salt And Light Matthew 5:13-16 (13) “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. (14) “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put …

Quick Review The Bible’s mega theme: the Kingdom of God / or Kingdom Heaven has come! The Kingdom of God is “God reigning”. To live in the Kingdom means aligning our lives with God’s will, which transforms our character to reflect Christ Now, there exists two kingdoms. The Kingdom of Jesus and the Kingdom of Satan or the kingdom of this world…it is…

The Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, (2) and he began to teach them. He said: (3) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (4) Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. (5) Blessed are the meek, for they will inh…

The Beatitudes tell us who we are, our identity as God sees us living in His Kingdom. It is for those who believe and are followers of Jesus. The remainder of the sermon is instruction as to how we should live. Today we are starting with the meek, but let’s read it in context. The Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up …

The Beatitudes - pt 1 The message of the Bible is about the Kingdom of God / Heaven Matthew 5:1-12 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, (2) and he began to teach them. He said: (3) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (4) Blessed are those who mourn, fo…

Welcome to our series on the Gospel of Matthew This morning we’ll be doing an overview of Matthew, main themes, and touching on the genealogy of Jesus. We would like to invite you to read through Matthew and we included a great way to do it on Facebook page. And of course The Chosen show and Bible Project overview…

Pastor Dan Frank of Grace Church Reno was a guest speaker answering the question: Can I trust my bible?By Dr. Scott Sutherland and Mrs. Shandel Sutherland

Spiritual Warfare Pt 2 Lifestyle Christianity …Scripture…Romans 12:1-2 - OUR WILL We continue the WILL section today with the big question we got on spiritual warfare. WE will not do this justice, this is a Huge subject. Podcast last week. Bottom line. Whether you are a believer in Jesus or not, we are all in a spiritual war. There is a kingdom of …

We are in Pt 3 of answering your questions. You’ve given us some doozies. We have wrapped them effortlessly into Romans 12:1-2 1: Give your bodies to God. 2: Give God your mind. 3: Give God your will. Romans 12:1-2 I want to read this in the New Living Translation And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God becaus…

The #1 Lifestyle Christianity issue today is compartmentalization—the tendency to separate faith from daily life. Many Christians struggle to integrate their faith into every aspect of their lives, treating Christianity as something that applies primarily to Sundays or specific spiritual activities, while leaving their personal, professional, or so…

Lifestyle Christianity How many of you want to KNOW God’s Will? How many of you would do God’s Will if you did KNOW? If you did KNOW how many of you would DO God’s Will if it conflicted w/ yours? Romans 12:1-2 NIV "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to G…

Our own Laura Leiss shares her story in a wonderful powerful way!By Dr. Scott Sutherland and Mrs. Shandel Sutherland

Q & A on The Endtimes with Pastor Dan FrankBy Dr. Scott Sutherland and Mrs. Shandel Sutherland

John has led us well through his theme: True Teaching, True Loving, True Living (20) We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true by being in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. (21) Dear children, keep yourselves from idols. NIV (…

Usually we read from the New International Version of the Bible, and this AM We are reading from the NLT this morning because we believe it captures the heart of this passage ideally. (18) We know that God’s children do not make a practice of sinning, for God’s Son holds them securely, and the evil one cannot touch them. (19) We know that we are ch…

1 John 5:16-17 (16) If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will give them life. I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death. I am not saying that you should pray about that. (17) All wrongdoing is sin, and there is sin that does not lead to death.…

1 John 5:13-15 (13) I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. (14) This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. (15) And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.…

Bill Secord is an elder at Alley Church and an incredible friend to us all. He delivered a powerful message from Numbers 13.By Dr. Scott Sutherland and Mrs. Shandel Sutherland

Today, we’re going to be going over 1 John 5:6-12, which speaks to the testimony God has given us about His Son, Jesus Christ. This passage not only deepens our understanding of who Jesus is but also gives us practical insights into living out our faith with confidence and assurance. Let’s read the passage together: (6) This is the one who came by …