Jesus First Church Ministries

05/30/2026

The Process of Sanctification
Spiritual growth can't be rushed—it's a journey that requires your patient, daily cooperation with God.
Hebrews 5:11-14

Many modern-day inventions are designed to help us accomplish tasks more quickly. Not every process, however, lends itself to acceleration. Consider our growth in Christ, which is known as sanctification. Being a Christian is neither an event nor a quick fix. Rather, it is a journey. There are things for us to learn along the way, and while we may unwisely choose a longer path than necessary, there really are no shortcuts.

Sadly, there are people who grow little after salvation. Some aren’t discipled or encouraged in their faith. Others fail to pursue maturity through prayer, meditation on Scripture, and fellowship. But God’s Word says to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Pet. 3:18).

Consider how spiritual development benefits believers. The more we get to know God, the better able we are to walk in obedience and live a contented, purposeful life for His glory. We also become more adept at discerning truth from falsehood.

05/30/2026

05/29/2026

Everybody wants the crown, but nobody wants the cross.

05/28/2026

Good afternoon all. Whomever is cleaning the church this week, will you please get the trash in the bathrooms for me (Diane)? I am trying to avoid spreading this bug. Thank you so much.

05/28/2026

King of Kings
Surrendering to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords doesn't remove your freedom but, rather, is how to finally find it.
Revelation 19:11-16

Scripture declares Jesus is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. This isn’t merely a title—it’s the reality of who He is. The same Jesus who entered Jerusalem humbly on a donkey will one day return in power and glory. Every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that He is Lord (Phil. 2:10-11).

When Christ returns, He won’t come alone. Believers and angels will accompany Him on that great day. If you have placed your faith in Jesus, you share in His victory and will reign with Him (2 Tim. 2:12). This is the fulfillment of God’s promise that His people will participate in His kingdom.

One day Jesus will rule on this earth in perfect righteousness. But even now, He comes to reign in the heart of every believer. Salvation is just the beginning of all the blessings the Lord has in store for us.

Who rules your life? Who guides your decisions and directs your path? The Creator has a plan and purpose for your life, and He longs to reveal them to you as you walk with Him in trust and surrender.

When we submit to Christ’s loving authority, we discover freedom—not restriction. Then we can experience the joy of living, as God intended for His children.

05/27/2026

Our God of Comfort
No mistake can diminish God's love—He meets every failure with comfort and grace.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Consider how God’s tender care was demonstrated through Jesus’ life. The Gospels repeatedly mention that the Lord was moved by compassion when He saw pain and need.

Jesus not only healed people suffering from illness but also offered something greater: new life through the forgiveness of sins. Even to His enemies, Jesus left the door open for repentance.

The Lord also had compassion on those who struggled because of their mistakes. Notice how Peter’s betrayal of Christ was met with forgiveness and restoration (John 21:15-17) and Thomas’s doubts were answered by Jesus Himself (John 20:27).

Today, God’s compassion is still available and personal. He knows when we hurt and offers comfort through His Spirit, who dwells within us (John 14:16-17 KJV). When our afflictions remain, He strengthens us to endure them (2 Cor. 12:7-9). What’s more, our mistakes in no way diminish His love for us.

No situation places us beyond God’s reach. His comfort meets us in every circumstance we face—whether illness, financial strain, or family crisis. And once we’ve experienced His divine consolation, we’re to become bearers of comfort to others (1:4). Since people everywhere are in desperate need of His compassion, that’s a powerful way to spread the good news of Christ.

05/25/2026

This is Diane Rozier. We brought Weston to church yesterday because he was 24 hour free from his stomach bug. For the ones that we went out to eat with yesterday after church, I hope that you did not eat anything after me. I woke up this morning with severe diarrhea and horrible nausea. Every single thing that I read says:

Symptoms and Causes
What are the stages of stomach flu?
The stages of stomach flu infection are:
1. Exposure. You're most likely to get the stomach flu from someone in your
community, especially in a closed environment like a school, nursing home or cruise ship. Since symptoms take some time to develop, you might hear about an outbreak later, after you were exposed.
2. Incubation. Once you've contracted the
virus, it'll begin replicating inside your body. This is the incubation period. You won't have symptoms until the virus replicates enough to alert your immune system. This usually takes a few days, depending on the virus.

I really don’t think I got it from him yesterday even tho I ate a piece of his fish.

I’m posting this to give you a chance to be prepared. Get yourself some
1. Sprite and Ginger Ale.
2. Depends (trust me on this one)
3. Pedialyte
4. Tucks or Witch Hazel for your raw bum
5. Probiotics (I bought the gummy’s)
6. Saltines, bananas, rice, dry toast.
Drink small sips of liquid to keep yourself hydrated. Besides the depends, this is the most important thing. If you don’t need it, praise God. Otherwise, keep your receipts and simply return it all.

You may think this is gross but I sure I wish I could have been prepared.

Please, I’m begging you, please pray for me.