Chilhowie First Church of God

09/06/2026

Some Christians behave differently than others.
Differences in clothing, liturgy, worship songs, and Bible translations.
Differences in language use, and fellowship practices.
Differences in practical application of theology.

What is OUR responsibility with the Grace that God has given to us?

09/01/2026

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08/28/2026

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Division! Hate! Anger! Violence! What are Christians to do in such a Mad World???

08/25/2026

The latest Sermon Slice is right here! The Power of a Legacy

What would you do if you knew your time was limited? The Apostle Paul, facing chains and an uncertain future, declared in Acts 20:24 that he counted his life of no value compared to finishing the mission God gave him. That kind of selfless focus is a challenge to every one of us. This Sunday, Pastor...

08/25/2026

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08/23/2026

There is no denying that there are seasons in life.
We have our literal seasons, like spring, summer, fall, and winter.
There are also metaphorical seasons, like youth, teen years, adulthood, and elderly.
In today's message, we see the Apostle Paul preparing for a new season of his life; a season of imprisonment followed by death.
Paul is aware of this and is preparing the "elders" of the church to function without his direct input.
Paul desires to see the church continue to function in a healthy way during his imprisonment and following his death.
We live in the legacy of his work and effort, even here in the United States in the year 2026.
We must always be preparing the next generation or two to know how to function in our absence, the same way a parent prepares a child to live as a capable adult.
In the world of the church, the next generation needs to carry on the same way.
We call this "Discipleship"
A discipleship centered church exists with a Kingdom Focus, to carry on from one generation to the next, making more and more disciples of Christ.

08/19/2026

08/19/2026

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08/19/2026

What does it look like when the dead come to life? In Acts 20:7-12, a young man named Eutychus fell from a third-story window during Paul's late-night sermon and died -- and God brought him back. That miracle was not just history. It is the story of every believer who has been raised from spiritual death into new life in Christ.

Pastor Michael brought a powerful challenge this week: too many of us have been hitting the snooze button. We gather on the first day of the week not out of habit, but because we serve a risen Savior who transforms the dead into the living. That changes everything about how we walk out the door on Sunday.

If you have been spiritually asleep, today is your wake-up call. Come hungry. Come ready. The Holy Spirit is moving, and there is no better time to catch fire than right now.

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Sometimes our lives are so busy that it feels like we are always chasing our own tails. We feel like there is no time for anything more, and important things can get pushed aside. Ministry, church, is indeed a very important thing. What happens when church becomes so busy that we struggle to find ti...

08/16/2026

Sometimes our lives are so busy that it feels like we are always chasing our own tails.
We feel like there is no time for anything more, and important things can get pushed aside.
Ministry, church, is indeed a very important thing.
What happens when church becomes so busy that we struggle to find time for other important things?