“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life.”
Pastor Charles Jenkins teaches from Psalm 27:1 to paint a biblical picture of God as our light (guide and revealer), our lifeline (rescuer and restorer), and our Lord (shepherd, leader, and stronghold). He reviews God’s names and attributes as evidence of His character, uses practical analogies (headlights, hurricane shelter, lifelines on a game show) and calls listeners to remember past victories, trust God in storms, worship, and pursue the abundant life Jesus offers.
“The Lord is my light, my salvation.”
Pastor Charles Jenkins preaches from Psalm 27:1 describing what the Bible actually says about God — presenting God's 'resume' and key attributes (light, lifeline, Lord/leader, stronghold) — and issues an invitation to salvation, rededication, and church membership amid ministry announcements and worship.
“"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?" (quoted).”
Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. preaches that true joy is a divine, grace-rooted inner gladness (chara) that endures amid trials. Using 1 Peter and personal illustrations (internet outage, pandemic, loss), he urges believers to protect their joy, rely on assurances like new birth and heavenly inheritance, practice gratitude, and invite others to salvation.
“Of whom shall I fear, of whom shall I be afraid?”
AHope-filled message about navigating large transitions at Salem by remembering God’s goodness, receiving God’s strength, and waiting on His timing; practical encouragement to stay connected, give sacrificially, and invite others to join the church’s next season.
