Salem Presbyterian Church

06/03/2026

Matthew 9:9

“We want the end result of faith more than we want to live by faith…[Jesus] invites us to follow Him, but we want to know where we are going. We want Him to show us a roadmap & consult us on the best way to get there. But this is not faith. Faith involves letting go of our destination orientation in order to allow Christ to lead us on a daily basis. Faith is as much a journey as it is a destination…” (John Westfall)

06/02/2026

Mark 9:23

Jesus says, "I can do anything. It is reasonable, thus, for My followers to ask anything of Me…even the improbable."

05/31/2026

This morning's sermon title was "Christ’s Transfiguration…Our Transfiguration, Part 2" based on Luke 9:28-36.

"Christ’s Transfiguration…Our Transfiguration, Part 2" Luke 9:28-36Pastor Mike Russell

05/27/2026

Matthew 8:2-4

Jesus touched those who no one else would touch & He touched BEFORE He healed. Who am I touching with the gospel? Are there certain types of people that I am unwilling for God to use me to touch? How might I, in word or action, reach across boundaries to restore relationship & dignity in Christ‘s name? “Father, You reach across every line we draw & touch what we fear to touch. Cleanse our hearts of prejudice & indifference. Lead us to the margins where You already dwell & make us instruments of Your restoring love.“

05/26/2026

Matthew 7:24-27

How do I respond when I’m tempted by something contrary to God’s will? Is my life characterized by at least a trend of submitting to His will? Neither an intellectual understanding nor a verbal proclamation ALONE will save us. It’s not that we earn our salvation by doing; we prove the genuineness of our faith by how we live.

05/24/2026

This morning, our pastor preached from Luke 9:28-36 - "Christ's Transfiguration...Our Transfiguration, Part 1".

"Christ’s Transfiguration…Our Transfiguration., Part 1" Luke 9:28-36Pastor Mike Russell

05/19/2026

Matthew 6:32

God knows all. No problem surprises Him. By the time you become aware of the problem, He's already been working on the solution.

05/19/2026

Matthew 6:24

The devil tries to tell you that God and His church don’t work so you’ll begin to deliberately embrace the ways of this world. Don’t choose a church that dilutes doctrine so that you start feeling good about your sin. Choose a church that truly teaches the Bible and challenges you.

05/17/2026

Today, our pastor preached on Luke 9:23-26..."True Christianity". Powerful, sobering message!

"True Christianity" Luke 9:23-26Pastor Mike Russell

05/14/2026

Matthew 6:5-6

“The infallible test of spiritual integrity, Jesus says, is your private prayer life” (Tim Keller).