The View From The Pew

You, a saint? According to Pastor Jerry Godsey in this message in Remnant’s “Saints” series, if you’re a follower of Jesus, you a saint!

This message was part of Remnant Church's "Saints" series. To learn more about Remnant, visit us at www.remnantchurchiv.com

God can do a lot with a little. He can even make tuna sandwiches from 5 loves and 2 fishes. At least, that’s Pastor Jerry Godsey’s premise in this message!

This message was part of Remnant Church's "Finding Peace" series. For more information on Remnant, visit us at www.remnantchurchiv.com

It’s easy to love people when they love us, or are nice to us. But how do we love people who are unlovable? In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus gave us some tough, but mandatory ways to do just that? In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey gets down to the nitty-gritty in this timely message.

This message was part of Remnant Church's "Finding Peace" series. For more information on Remnant, visit us at www.remnantchurchiv.com

On Sunday morning, the disciples had lost all hope. Jesus was dead, they weren’t sure what to do next. When Mary and the other ladies went to the empty tomb, that all changed! In this Easter Sunday message, Pastor Jerry Godsey tells us how we can have hope because of the empty tomb and a risen Savior. 

This message was part of Remnant Church's "Finding Peace" series. For more information on Remnant, visit us at remnantchurchiv.com

A study from Pastor Jerry Godsey on the Book of James: "Life Instruction Manual"

There is a war being waged in our hearts. The battle between our desires and godliness can seem unwinnable at times. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey reveals the step James gives us to make sure we end the war.

A study from Pastor Jerry Godsey on the Book of James: "Life Instruction Manual"

What is wisdom, and how does it affect our life? In this message Pastor Jerry Godsey looks at the Wisdom Effect, and how to live it out each day.

A study from Pastor Jerry Godsey on the Book of James: "Life Instruction Manual"

As kids, we all said, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” What a lie! In this message, pastor Jerry Godsey takes a look at our words, and the damage they can cause, as well as how to fix it.

A study from Pastor Jerry Godsey on the Book of James: "Life Instruction Manual"

Are you a dead man walking? In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey looks at the fact that James says we may just be, if our faith doesn’t have feet.

A study from Pastor Jerry Godsey on the Book of James: "Life Instruction Manual"

A lot of people we have convinced themselves that it is okay to value some people more than others based on their skin color, gender, sexual preferences or amount of money in their bank account. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey shows us why that kind of thinking has no business in a Christian’s life.…

A study from Pastor Jerry Godsey on the Book of James: "Life Instruction Manual"

True religion is more than church attendance or tithing. It is more than talking the talk, we must walk the walk. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey looks at how James describes true religion.

A study from Pastor Jerry Godsey on the Book of James: "Life Instruction Manual"

So often Christians are so busy NOT doing things that they forget they are supposed to be DOING things. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey reminds us that to be a Christian, we must do the do.
This message was recorded at Rough Acres Ranch.

A study from Pastor Jerry Godsey on the Book of James: "Life Instruction Manual"

There are three areas that help us mature spiritually. In fact, we may not be spiritually mature until we master them. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey takes a deep dive into what James considers three essential areas for us to master.

A study from Pastor Jerry Godsey on the Book of James: "Life Instruction Manual"

Why do we sin? Is it really like Geraldine said, "The Devil made me do it?" No, says Pastor Jerry Godsey in this study on the Book of James.

A study from Pastor Jerry Godsey on the Book of James: "Life Instruction Manual"

James begins his book by telling us to consider our trials as opportunities for great joy. What? It may not make sense to us, but when we look at our trials through God's eyes we see what James meant. In this message Pastor Jerry Godsey looks at trials, and why we should be happy we have them.

We have all been there. We wake up in the middle of the night, thinking about a problem or some pain we have had. Then sleep, and peace, will not come. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey takes a look at how to find peace during those 3 AM wakeups, and how to keep peace…

Once the Grinch finds the true meaning of Christmas, his heart grows three times as large. How will finding the true meaning of Christmas grow your heart? In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey looks at the gifts you can give from an enlarged heart, and how to keep Christmas alive every day of the year.

It is so easy to get caught in the trappings of Christmas and forget about WHY we have Christmas. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey points out that the world didn't take Christ out of Christmas, we did, and gives some solid tips on how to bring Jesus back into our celebrations.

How has today’s culture affected your faith? …and why haven’t you noticed?

It is said that if you place a frog into a pot of boiling water, it will hop out right away to escape the danger. But. . . if you place the frog in cool water and gradually turn up the heat, the cold-blooded amphibian will continue to adjust to the temperature and not be aware of the threat until it’s too late.

Voilà! . . . Frog stew!

In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey asks a vital question: Are you inching closer to God or the world?

Are you a “less than motivated” person? Do you wonder why you need to work? In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey looks at laziness; work laziness, family laziness and spiritual laziness, and gives practical advice for overcoming it.

Mary performed an act of worship so reckless, so impractical, so... so meaningful.

My grandpa used to say, "Nobody can lie to you like you can." Today's topic proves that point better than any other topic. Count the cost before you act.

Can you really be respected and loved? Jesus was, and he calls us to be, too. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey examines Paul’s admonition to have the same attitude as Jesus.

Sometimes we really show love by not doing things. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey examines the things love doesn't do, and why we shouldn't, either.

Nobody goes to the Thanksgiving table excited about salad, there is just too much other good stuff to eat! In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey looks at what he calls the salad of Christianity, gratitude. If you need reasons to be thankful, this message is for you.

As long as the miracles happened, the crowds stuck with Jesus, but when the teaching got nitty gritty many of them left. In this message Pastor Jerry Godsey examines how the true disciples knew that Jesus was the only one who had Words of Life.

As we come face to face with Jesus, we are confronted by, and changed by, his glory. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey reveals what the glory of God means to us in our daily life.

Sometimes it is not the things we do that cause harm, it is the things we don’t do. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey tackles the reasons why we allow our friends and loved ones to die without our needed intervention.

We have all been hurt, and if you are struggling with unforgiveness or bitterness, you aren’t free. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey shows not only why not forgiving is wrong, but how to be truly free from our past hurts

Cattle can be so stubborn. Even if it costs them food, they will fight for ground. Kind of reminds me of us. Well, me anyway. I'm sure you're not stubborn... cough cough... 

Bob Goff wrote, “Maybe Jesus wants us to be secretly incredible instead.”  In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey takes a look at what it means to be secretly incredible in God’s kingdom.

We all know that one guy. You know, the guy who tries to force Jesus into any conversation, even if we are talking about recipes. Knock it off! Don't be THAT guy. Here's my view on Jesus Juking...

Yes, this really happened. Yes, I am a moron at times. And yes, God still loves me!

The Bible never says that Adam and Eve ate an apple. I'm pretty sure it was a pomegranate, Hear me out, and hear how all this makes sense for your daily life. It makes sense, I promise...

Jesus never did just the bare minimum, and He doesn't expect (or allow) us to, either. There is a difference between living, and living the abundant life Jesus offers. Which side of the comma are you on?

I never thought I would be sixty, but I am. Like Randy Stonehill sang, 

“But I've still got my energy

And I've got most of my hair

And I'm not too old to rock 'n roll

And I'm not really scared of turning thirty”

Okay, maybe I don't have most (or any) of my hair, but I ain't scared...