Pleasant Valley Assembly of God

Who doesn't like something new? Most of us like new things. One of the great promises of scripture is "newness in Christ Jesus". This message followed a wonderful baptism ceremony at PVAG and will highlight the infamous verse found in II Corinthians 5:17. "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! Through this message you will be encouraged by the ramifications of what that means in your life.

Long time friend of PVAG, Peter Joudry, brought an encouraging message highlighting the joy of God that comes after dealing with adversity that sometimes takes residence in our lives. Sharing from the life of David and personal testimony Peter's message will remind you of the wonderful truth of the scripture -- sorrow may last for a night but joy comes in the morning.

What would you do if you found out today that you had an illness that you weren't going to recover from? Hezekiah heard that report and the Bible tells us he turned and faced the wall. Facing the wall he saw only God in the midst of his trouble. He didn't look left, he didn't look right but rather he focused himself on God and cried out to Him. Like Hezekiah, we at times find ourselves in a desperate situation? This message will outline Hezekiah's way out but will give you way to overcome your situation.

Paul prayed for the Colossian church the things he knew they needed in order to become the church God designed them to be. That same prayer can be prayed for the church and His followers today. Paul's prayer is a model of what we should be praying for our own lives so that we can bear the type of fruit for which we were created.

Many things in life are a representation of someone or something else. Today, we'll explore how important it is to adequately represent ourselves and Jesus Christ.

What is the greatest gift you have ever received in your life? Hopefully it is your salvation. Using the account of the Woman at the Well this message reminds us of the greatest gift of all - our salvation by faith not by works. Jesus said to the woman at the well: "If you knew the gift of God..." The gift of God was Jesus Christ His son - the greatest gift of all.

When things around you aren't fair and things aren't going the way you planned where to you turn? It's in those moments when we need to see one thing -- "We See Jesus" Do you look to those around you or for a different situation or do you see HIm lifted high above all things? This message reminds us where to focus eyes upon The Superior Christ seated on high.

Ask anyone and they will tell you that Christmas indeed does cost. We celebrate the season with the buying, giving, and receiving of gifts. Yet, do we really assess the totality of what it cost Jesus to take on human flesh and dwell among humanity? This message looks at that cost, while at the same time challenges us to take on the same mindset that was in Christ.

Luke's account of the last supper reveals two separate cups that Christ offered to his disciples. Using the tradition of Passover as a backdrop for this message you will discover rich biblical truths that will encourage you in your everyday perspective. Using Passover as the basis this message reveals 4 cups that were typically drank during passover. If you want a richer understanding of communion this will help.

The popular phrase says: "God is good"! The popular response is: "All the time". While these two statements are true sometimes the world around us causes us to forget His goodness and at times even doubt it. Asaph was a man who saw all the evil in the world and how the wicked prospered that brought him to a crisis of faith. In the end however, his faith in God's goodness was restored. This message will not only help you recognize His goodness but celebrate His goodness.

The Next Step For A Chosen Church Speaker - Pastor Jim Balzano

Why do we as people and/or churches take steps of faith? Do we take these steps of faith for only ourselves or is there more to it? Scripture reveals countless stories of men and women who took steps of faith that became the catalyst for others taking their first step. Your next step of faith can be the very thing that helps propel someone else into the first step of their new life.

Special Guest Speaker - Pastor Tommy Reid

The temptation of every generation is to take steps of faith that get them to a particular destiny but then stop with their generation. Why do we take The Next Step in our journeys of faith? We take them for The Next Generation. This message will challenge you as an individual and the body of Christ as a whole to take the next step for the next generation.

The Christian walk is a series of steps that take us to the fullness that God has for us. We know that yet at times we are unwilling or at least hesitant to take the next step. This message outlines 4 steps that were part of Abraham's life that helped him experience God's fullness for him. You will come to the end of the message and ask yourself: What's my next step?

After telling His disciples that He would be betrayed, would die, and then be leaving them, Jesus presented the principles of the vine. Using the vine illustration Jesus outlines a set of promises they could expect if they would be attached to Him, the true Vine. Those same promises are available to you and I if we will attache ourself to Him.

Adversity is something that every person goes through at one time or another. How do we handle it? Using Psalm 3 this message provides insight from King David's life that will give you principles to handling adversity. Through this message you will be challenged to allow God to become your shield, your glory and the lifter of your head.

Zaccheus was a despicable tax collector reviled by his own people. However an encounter with Jesus coming to his home changed his life forever. The presence of Jesus in the house of a sinner changes the nature of the house, the desires of the house, the fruit of the house and the identity of the house. This message will challenge you to allow Him to be the architect and builder of your spiritual house.

Special Guest Kristian & Shannon Walker

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