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2nd Timothy 2:15

"The proper place for a ship to be is in the water, but if the water gets into the ship, the ship will sink. The proper place for the church is in the world,

BUT IF THE 'WORLD' GETS INTO THE CHURCH,

THE CHURCH WILL GO DOWN IN DISGRACE!"

Thank you for taking the time to view our blog;we look forward to reading your comments. DVDs of our services are available upon request. We covet your prayers and friendship. In His Service and For His Glory, Pastor Bill & Kathy ...
"Now fear the Lord and serve Him with all faithfulness...But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve...But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD."-Joshua 24:14-15

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Sunday, May 24, 2020

May 24


WELCOME BACK
We here at the Community Christian Church believe a church is an essential service.  Being in compliance with the AZ state and federal suggested safety guidelines regarding COVID-19, we are encouraging Sunday service attendance. Understanding there will be limitations of social interaction, with a separation of a minimum of six feet for non-family members.  The leadership of the Community Christian Church is in agreement as we open services up to the community, limiting the gathering of each church activity to 10 or fewer people, for the health and safety of all concerned.  You are invited to attend.
Online services will continue to be available at communitychristianchurch.sermon.net
You are welcome to contact me anytime at 520-723-2952 (Leave a message.) e-mail pastorbill@westriv.com.  Or drop a note in the Drop Box on the front door.  May we never neglect to pray for one another. 
                        Dr. William Perry, Senior Pastor


Isaiah 55:6-7, “Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near.”
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NEWS!
Timothy Todd Ovitt accepting the position of Acting Associate Pastor.  Certificate presented to him by Pastor Bill

NEWS!
Pastor Todd welcoming his first visitor as Associate Pastor





THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION
Article [I] (Amendment 1 - Freedom of expression and religion)

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
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IS THERE A BIBLICAL PRESCRIPTION TO MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN? YES! ONE, AND ONLY ONE. IT'S FOUND IN 2nd CHRONICLES 7:14; "IF MY PEOPLE WHO ARE CALLED BY MY NAME WILL HUMBLE THEMSELVES, AND PRAY AND SEEK MY FACE, AND TURN FROM THEIR WICKED WAYS, THEN I WILL HEAR FROM HEAVEN, AND WILL FORGIVE THEIR SINS AND HEAL THEIR LAND." 

THE ANSWER IS: TURN BACK TO THE LORD GOD-TO FAITH-FAMILY!  



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TO BE CHRISTIANS, WE MUST CONFESS AND AGREE WITH GOD THAT SIN IS SIN! KNOWING THAT GOD HATES SIN! THE SINNER MUST CONFESS, REPENT AND TURN FROM THEIR SINS, TURN TO JESUS AS LORD AND BE SAVED!

WE ARE!

CHRIST CENTERED

                                                   FAMILY FOCUSED

                                                                                                    LIFE CHANGING

Remember: As Christians, we have a New Nature that is Constrained by the Truth of Scripture!

Knowing that; Truth is always Truth, from Eternity past, through Eternity Future.

SO REMEMBER! If it's True, it's NOT NEW- If it's New it's NOT TRUE! 

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PRAY FOR THE THE COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 

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Responsibility of the Senior Pastor

As the Senior Pastor of this church, called by God to oversee His Church in Valley Farms, it is my responsibility from God to seek the meekness of humility in obedience to Him as I care for, "His little flock"; To be God honoring; Saint loving; Reaching out to the lost; While Teaching His Word Without Compromise.

A POWERFUL TRUTH:
The Word of God is alive and Powerful! When truly heard, this Word is Powerful enough to awaken the spiritually dead.  His Word, when accepted as Truth; is Powerful enough to save men from their sin, therefore...Trust in Him; John 6:14. “How can they hear without a preacher?” – Romans 10: 13-15.

Should you have any questions, feel free to talk with me.

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PLEASE JOIN US SUNDAYS AT 9:30 A.M. HERE IN VALLEY FARMS, AND BE A PART OF OUR MINISTRY OUTREACH, AS WE BROADCAST THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH OUT THE WORLD, WITH MORE THAN 2,100 WEEKLY VIEWS. 

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Or you may send us an e-mail at PastorBill@westriv.com

WHY REACH OUT AND MINISTER TO MEN?

  • When a child is reached for Christ, 3.5% of the family will follow.
  • When a mother is reached for Christ, 17% of her family will follow.
  • When a father is reached for Christ, 93% of his family will follow.  (Per the Heritage Foundation)
  • THE LORD S CALLING FAITHFUL MEN TO LEAD THEIR FAMILIES!

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"GET ALL EXCITED - JESUS CHRIST IS LORD"


WALK IN THE SPIRIT!


As a pastor, as a minister called by God, I am to trust Him, to believe Him, to teach His Word; the Bible, in all Meekness, with Humility, yet, Boldly preach that every Word in the Bible is true; not merely only what I may want to be true; but, that every word is true; and teach it without compromise!

"How can they hear without a Preacher!"
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PRAYER REQUESTS AND PRAISE REPORTS

NEW - PRAYER UPDATE: Fred had a much better night. Even joked with his Dr. He hasn’t used the pain medication. He’s uncomfortable but the pain is tolerable. He has been up walking full laps .
The tube Is still in , may be taken out tomorrow. It all depends on the output of fluid.
This is the best news

NEW - PRAY FOR:  Jim Kenny has a bad leg that was hurt in a tree accident.  

PRAY FOR:  Todd in his new position as Associate Pastor.

PRAY: FOR WISDOM AND HUMILITY FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP AS HE MAKES DECISIONS THAT ARE SO COMPELLING IN EACH OF OUR SITUATIONS TODAY.

PRAY: This COVID-19 virus situation.

PRAY FOR:  Pray that we, as Christians, will learn through this virus situation to trust the LORD.  Pray for our nation during this Corona-virus crisis.  Pray that a cure will be found. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

PRAY FOR:  George and Valerie as they make some serious decisions.

PRAY FOR:  Pray for Phyllis as she is having some pain in her good arm.

PRAISE FOR:  Eric for answered prayers.

PRAY FOR: Glenn & Carole Mollette for the decision to postpone Graduation 2020, to 2021

PRAY FOR:  Continue to pray for Todd (health and personal matters).

PRAY FOR:  Keep Ric in your prayers.

PRAY FOR: The many that are unsaved, in and around Valley Farms including those who are trapped in the ungodly cult of Mormonism. They have turned their backs on the true Jesus, and there-fore are not saved, and are on their way to an Eternity in HELL! 

PRAY FOR:  OUR PRESIDENT and VICE PRESIDENT.  

PRAY THAT: All who claim to  know Jesus as Lord and Savior would start to live as if He is Real in their lives, and  will be willing to pay the one debt we all owe for our Salvation; that is the debt of LOVE to the Lord Jesus (Romans 13:8)! 

PRAY FOR ALL CONCERNED: As Pastor Bill teaches God's Word (1 Timothy 2:2). As he teaches the Truth of God's word, and rebukes all false gospel. Pray that many would respond to the Truth of God's Word in love and truth.

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FILL IN THE BLANKS!

(Check answers below.)  NOTE! Filling in the blanks each week, could give a serious student of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Bible, an education equal to a Theological degree within two years.

                                          
"Living in the Spirit"
Galatians 5:16-25


1.   We are ___________ to walk in the Spirit.  The command is stated in Galatians 5:16 and 25.

2.   We are to yield ourselves to the _____________ of the Holy Spirit.

3.   After our conversion and transformation, we _________ in our fleshy bodies.

4.   The flesh contains the old nature that sets itself ______ the _____, and the Spirit against the flesh.

5.   The flesh and the Spirit are in _________________ to each other.

6.   As a believer, we have a ____ nature.  We are a ____ creation created in Christ Jesus unto good works.

7.   There is conflict within us.  We desire to walk in the Spirit, but the flesh ________ us all the way.  The spirit ______ against the flesh.

8.   In Galatians 5:17 we see that our fleshy desires are _________ by the Holy Spirit.

9.   When the flesh is in _________, we get what is in Galatians 5:19-21.

10.  The deeds of the flesh are the things that mark the ________, the people of the Kingdom of Satan.

11.  Our bodies will not be fully redeemed until we receive our _________ _______________.

12.  The deeds of the flesh are ugly, disastrous things that ________ life and relationship.  They are very devastating.

13.  The _____ of the ______ is produced in the life of every believer.

14.  As _____________ starts taking place and the believer grows in grace and in the knowledge of Christ, becoming more like Christ, you will see more of the fruit of the Spirit, and less of the deeds of the flesh in his life.

15.  Life lived in the Spirit ____________ the virtues of verses 22 and 23. (Galatians 5:22-23)

16.  The Holy Spirit in us, as we submit to Him, ____________ the us from doing the things of the flesh.

17.  The positive impact affects us in producing the fruit listed in verses 22 and 23, and this is so _________ because these are the things that mark a true Christian.

18.  The deeds of the ____________ are plural.

19.  Sinners are bound in their ___, but they have the freedom to choose their very own sin.

20.  The ____________ of the Spirit is singular.

21.  The fruit of the Spirit is a package deal, it comes as ___ package.  The fruit of the Spirit comes bundled.

22.  ___ is a list from which to choose, virtue is produced collectively.

23.  These nine virtues are like a __________ of beautiful flowers.

24. The Holy Spirit produces these virtues in someone who walks in the Spirit, and you’ll see them ___ on display in the life of a true believer.

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    BREAKFAST AT THE CHURCH - FEBRUARY 16th





    Sunday Lunch at Church







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    The Saga of a Local Church
    And Four of Its Members:
    Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, & Nobody

    Each time there was a job to be done
    Everybody was asked to do it.

    Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it.

    Somebody got angry about that,
    Because it was Everybody’s job.

    Everybody thought Anybody could do it,
    But Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it.

    Consequently, it wound up that Nobody told Anybody,
    So, Everybody blamed Somebody.

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    SALVATION: Not only to Eternity in Heaven, but from Eternity in Hell! You MUST, first of all: Humble yourself and Admit You Are a Sinner in Need of a Savior:

    James 2:10 “For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles on one (point), he has become guilty of all.”


    Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

    Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

    Accept God’s Love through the/Sacrifice in His Son Jesus
    •Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

    Turn to God in Repentance
    •Acts 20:21 “I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus.”

    Trust the Fullness Jesus Christ!
    •Romans 10:9 “…if you confess with your mouth Jesus as  Lord,  and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved;

    Romans 10:13 “For whoever calls on the Name of the Lord shall be saved.”

    Romans 10:14 “How then shall they call on Him Who they have not believed?  And how shall they believe in Him of Whom they have not heard?  And how shall they hear without a preacher?

    Romans 10:17 “So then Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.

    Jeremiah 29:13 “You will seek Me (God) and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.”

    It may not be easy to give up your old sinful ways, and turn in faith to Jesus Christ; but it is the only way to  SALVATION,  AND IT IS WORTH IT! 

     CALL UPON (THE FULLNESS OF) THE NAME OF JESUS AND YOU WILL BE SAVED!
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    WE LOVE TRUE TEACHERS OF THE WORD!

    CHUCK SWINDOLL, JERRY FALWELL, DAVID JEREMIAH, WILLIAM PERRY, TIM LAHAYE, ERWIN LUTZER, SUSIE LARSON, GLENN MOLLETTE, KAY ARTHUR, ADRIAN ROGERS, ALBERT MOHLER, JOHN MACARTHUR, R. C. SPROUL, CHARLES STANLEY, ROBERT JEFFRESS...


    AS A PASTOR I AM ADMONISHED BY GOD TO INFORM ALL OF THE DANGERS

    BEWARE!     BEWARE!     BEWARE!  DANGER!  

    BEWARE OF THOSE WHO CALL THEMSELVES, 

    THE WORD OF FAITH!

              REMEMBER: SATAN MISS-USED SCRIPTURE!

    ANDY STANLEY, JOEL OSTEEN, KENNETH HAGIN, KENNETH COPLAND, JOYCE MEYER, BENNY HINN, PAT ROBERTSON, FRED K. C. PRICE, ROBERT TILTON, MARILYN HICKLEY, DAVID CHO, DENNIS LEONARD, JERRY SAVELLE, PAUL AND JAN CROUCH, T.D. JAKES, JIMMY SWAGGART, PAULA WHITE...

                       "BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS/TEACHERS" -- MATTHEW 7:13

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    Weekly Church Services

    We were blessed with a visit from Randy King sitting next to his mom, Carrie.

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    Praise the Lord, He continues to build His Church.

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    THE COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
    TRANSFORMING LIVES
    WITH THE TRUTH OF GOD'S WORD
    SINCE 1997

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    Look for Pastor Bill's latest book 
    Now Available through Amazon.com.
    Click here to order.

    Dr. William Perry is a prolific writer of outstanding books. His titles for Newburgh Press thus far are Christians Helping Christians, Christian Counseling for the 21st Century and Theology for the 21st Century. Each book is a must for every reader of solid Christian material.
    I am happy to endorse Dr. Perry’s latest treasure, “A Journey Through The Gospels.” Every student and preacher/teacher of the Bible needs this book for the desk or the bedside table. You will enjoy reading insights and valuable lessons that many casual readers of the Bible will miss.

    While this book is not lengthy you will find a delightful study of each gospel that will make you appreciate the wonderful gospel stories and love Jesus even more.
    To God be the glory!
    Dr. Glenn Mollette, President
    Newburgh Theological Seminary
    Newburgh, Indiana


    Click on book covers for more information.

      


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    Our Church Service starts at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by a time of fellowship.
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    28 comments:

    1. Good start, I am excited about this study. Pray that all pf yours are safe.

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    2. Ellen from New JerseyMay 25, 2020 at 3:09 AM

      Pastor Bill, it has been a long time of isolation, I miss getting out. Your message are wonderful. They give us an idea we are not alone.

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    3. Gene Lapaz- North ManitobaMay 25, 2020 at 3:12 AM

      Good message, lots of passion- we need that in our time today. We continue to pray. Be safe.

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    4. Hello PB

      Good picture of the fight between the flesh and The Spirit. Thank God as believers we have an ever present help with us.

      It seems we must needs to Remember Whose We Are! 1 Corinthians 6:19-20.

      Thank You for your labor of love for souls.

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    5. Thank you for the update, and he was included in our prayer request emails. I hope you and your family are doing well.

      Please pass on my congrats to Todd, and our continued prayers for him as he grows and follows the calling he has received.

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    6. Dal and Carrie from Minnesota and ArizonaMay 26, 2020 at 12:17 PM

      Thanks for the update on Fred, we continue to pray.

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    7. Phyllis from Ohio and ArizonaMay 26, 2020 at 12:17 PM

      Thanks for the Good news-will continue to pray

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    8. Good morning,
      Fred is still making progress. The hope is he can come home in a couple days.
      He sounds good and is keeping a positive attitude. Thank you for all your prayers.
      God is good.

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    9. Jeff and Family in MNMay 27, 2020 at 9:22 AM

      AMEN'

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    10. Eric and Family in NJMay 27, 2020 at 9:24 AM

      Amen, that is great news. Glad things are looking positive. Very good news.

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    11. Great News! Thank you!

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    12. Good afternoon Pastor,

      Your words to me were perfectly timed, spot-on, and God-sent! Thank you so much.

      I can't imagine how much you must miss Steve and ache still at your loss of him. I've appreciated the times you've spoken with me about his life and passions and your thoughts and memories about him, as only a dad can relate.

      Thanks for thinking of me and praying for me today.

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    13. Happy Heavenly Birthday, Steve

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    14. Chris is so grown up, but I still see him as a little kid.

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    15. Remembering Steve today. Hope his wife and daughter are doing well. I believe he is in Heaven. Praying for all of you today.

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    16. Fred is home. He’s lost a lot of weight and is very fragile . Thank you for all the prayers. Please continue to pray.

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    17. We are praying for Fred and Debbie and we will continue to pray for them as Fred recovers at home.

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    18. I’m glad he’s home. I hope he’s able to regain his strength.

      Still praying for Fred and Debbie.

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    19. Thanks for the update on Fred.

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    20. I will continue to keep Fred in our prayer letter and in our prayers.

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    21. Will continue to pray for both of them.

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    22. Betty from MississippiMay 29, 2020 at 11:21 AM

      A beautiful blessing. May y’all be blessed also

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    23. This is beautiful! Happy Friday to you and may God bless you richly with His live, joy, and peace.

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    24. Doug - Maricopa Sheriff's DepartmentMay 30, 2020 at 5:53 PM

      Please pray for my deputies tonight. My squad just got called up to work riots tonight. They are threatening to burn down city and shoot all police. Several fires and evacuations already.

      What a lovely group of people.

      In His service,
      Doug

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    25. Such a crazy time. Will be praying for Doug and his deputies. Praying for God to protect them and give them strength. What is happening in our world? People need God!

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    26. Prayers sent....
      We've seen it for years of the growing number of lost people, most born mutantized from birth. Not to mention those who get lost somewhere along the road of life.
      We are reaping what this society has sown.

      * Its despicable needless to say and heart breaking how non peaceful destructive criminals are running amuck....
      To a career service man this strikes at and tarnishes my service to this country and its people.
      I'm sure you can relate....

      Pray for leaders if there are any who can find the right path forward out of this if possible....
      Lord bring us wisdom and peace.
      Amen

      Thnx for listening.....

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    27. Glenn, President Newburgh Theological SeminaryMay 30, 2020 at 8:17 PM

      Praying now for Doug and his deputies in Phoenix.

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