Pastor Stan Coleman

05/10/2026

Moms Matter! 🌷

On Mother’s Day we thank God for moms and the impact they have on all of our lives.

Thanks Mom!!!

04/30/2026

We are in a series on the letter to the Hebrews: Losing My Religion.

Here’s an excerpt from my studies on Jesus being the better priest— the only one you actually need.

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In the Old Testament, one of the most powerful moments in Israel’s worship was the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), described in Leviticus 16. It was God’s provision for the deepest human problem—the gap between His holiness and our brokenness. Once a year, the high priest entered God’s presence on behalf of the people, and at the center of that sacred day were two goats pointing forward to what Jesus would ultimately accomplish forever.

The First Goat: Propitiation
The first goat was sacrificed as a sin offering. Its blood was sprinkled on the mercy seat inside the Holy of Holies, symbolizing that God’s righteous judgment against sin had been satisfied. This is what theologians call propitiation—God’s just wrath turned away because a substitute stood in our place.

The Second Goat: Expiation
The second goat, the scapegoat, was kept alive. The high priest confessed the sins of the people over it, and it was sent far into the wilderness, carrying those sins away. This represents expiation—not only are sins forgiven, they are removed. The guilt, shame, and condemnation no longer define God’s people.

Two goats—but one atonement.
Two pictures—but one Savior.

Jesus Christ fulfills both roles. He is the sacrifice who satisfied divine justice, and He is the One who carries our sins away so completely that they are no longer counted against us.

Hebrews tells us that Jesus is our perfect High Priest—fully human, fully righteous, and deeply compassionate. Unlike the priests of old, He did not repeat rituals year after year. He became both the priest and the offering. He entered God’s presence once for all, not with the blood of animals, but with His own blood, securing eternal redemption.

And this matters right now.

Many believers live forgiven but still feel condemned. We rehearse old failures, carry hidden shame, or wonder if God secretly holds our past against us. The Day of Atonement reminds us otherwise:

Jesus satisfied the wrath you feared.
Jesus removed the sin you remember.

If you are in Christ, nothing remains unpaid and nothing remains held over your head. The debt has been satisfied, and the record has been carried away.

You are not just forgiven.
You are fully cleansed.
Live like it!!!

04/03/2026

Hundreds of years before Jesus arrived Isaiah the prophet predicted what would happen on Good Friday.
Pierced. Crushed. Beaten. Whipped.

And Jesus did it all—for ME!

And Jesus did it all—for YOU.

THE Piercing was for OUR rebellion.
THE Crushing was for OUR sins.
THE Beating was so WE could be made whole.
THE Whipping was so one day WE could be healed.

Jesus died. That’s History.
Jesus died for me. That’s Salvation.

01/14/2026

He is the God who Heals!!!

01/01/2026

I am the new year. I am an unspoiled page in your book of time.

I am your next chance at the art of living.
I am your opportunity to practice what you have learned about life during the last twelve months waiting for you to search it out with more determination.

All the good that you tried for and didn't achieve is mine to grant when you have fewer conflicting desires. All that you dreamed but didn't dare to do,
all that you hoped but did not will, all the faith that you claimed but did not have -
these slumber lightly, waiting to be awakened by the touch of a strong purpose.

I am your opportunity to renew your allegiance to Him who said, 'behold, I make all things new.'

I am the new year.

12/11/2025

How to Approach the Holidays While Navigating Grief & Loss:

1. Focus on Jesus: He is Emmanuel, “God with us,” especially in sorrow. Let Him carry what you cannot.

2. Give Yourself Permission to Grieve: You don’t have to “pretend to be okay.” Even Jesus wept. Grief is not weakness, it’s a process.

3. Pray Honestly: Tell God exactly how you feel. He already knows, and He meets us in our honesty (Psalm 34:18).

4. Anchor Yourself in Scripture: Return to verses that remind you of God’s nearness, comfort, and eternal hope.Examples: Psalm 23, John 14:1–3, Revelation 21:4.

5. Create Space for Rest: Grief is exhausting. Slow down your holiday expectations. Rest is spiritual, not selfish.

6. Practice Gratitude: Gratitude doesn’t erase grief, but it invites hope back into the room.

7. Create a Simple Tradition to Remember Your Loved One: Honor them in a way that acknowledges both your love and your loss.

8. Talk About It: Share stories, laughs, memories. The goal is not to avoid the pain but to walk through it with others.

9. Stay Connected to Christian Community: Don’t isolate. Let the Body of Christ surround you, pray for you, and help carry your burdens (Galatians 6:2).

10. Serve Someone Else Who Is Hurting: Sometimes healing comes as we pour out comfort we’ve received from God (2 Corinthians 1:3–4).

11. Guard Against Unrealistic Expectations: Some days you may feel okay; some days you won’t. Trust in the Lord to sustain you on the mountain tops and in the valleys.

12. Set Boundaries: It’s okay to say “no” to events, or people that feel overwhelming.

13. Focus on the Eternal Hope of Christ: For believers, death is not the end. Holidays may highlight what we’ve lost, but the Gospel highlights what we’re promised.

14. Remember You’re Not Alone: Grief can feel isolating, but God has promised His presence and future restoration.

Borrowed from Shane Pruitt

12/06/2025