April 23, 2022 by Pastor Doug Hornok
First, the fate of the planet is, ultimately, not in the hands of mankind. While humans are responsible for caring for the earth , we are not in control of the earth. Rather it belongs to the Creator Himself, who has made us His earthly stewards. The hubris of man on this issue is an absolute head popper!...
April 8, 2022 by Pastor Doug Hornok
In the year 1943, Ruth Caye Jones, a pastor’s wife and self taught pianist in Pennsylvania and the mother of five, was distressed by the headlines of her Pittsburgh newspaper. She saw the World War II causality lists and she knew the Allies were making slow progress through the boot of Italy. Supplies were rationed at home, and everyone was living under incredible strain... ...
April 7, 2022 by Pastor Doug Hornok
Suggestions to train up children with a righteous and godly foundation for life....
March 29, 2022 by Pastor Doug Hornok
“Easter is our Super Bowl!” That’s not just hype but a fact. Easter Sunday is the most-attended church service of the year....
March 19, 2022 by Pastor Doug Hornok
Do not be fooled by false teachers and fear mongers. The Bible is our source of truth....
February 12, 2022 by Pastor Doug Hornok | Category: God's blueprint for the Church | Tags: scriptures, public reading of scripture, Timothy, Paul, church government, hearing, God's word, Lincoln, doris kearns goodwin, leadership
One of the regular elements of our worship at Midvalley is the public reading of scripture. Sadly, that is something that has fallen on hard times for many churches. Many neglect it all together....
Keep ReadingApril 25, 2021 by Pastor Doug Hornok | Tags: God, Jesus, deacons, leaders, elders, leadership, leader, Paul, Timothy, church leaders, the church
As we continue with our sermon series "God's Blueprint for the Church." In our 14th message, Deacons; Who Qualifies - Part 2. We focus on God's leadership design for His church and the different roles within the church and who is eligible and what qualifications are required for the different ministries and areas of the church. When you come to the New Testament there i...
Keep ReadingApril 22, 2021 | Tags: love, God, Jesus, Paul, Timothy, books, writer, New Testament
Bring ..the books, especially the parchments (2 Timothy 3:13, NKJV) Every journey or story has a beginning. Imagine what it would be like reading a book and starting in the middle; you probably won't understand the message the writer is trying to convey. With this in mind I recently examined my literary roots, the journey takes me back to my high school years. I received...
Keep ReadingJanuary 31, 2021 by Pastor Doug Hornok | Tags: God, Jesus, salvation, sin, Moses, Timothy, Ten, Law, Lawful, The Ten Commandments
1Timothy 1:8-11 AwfulLawlessness Today we continue with our new sermon series "God's Blueprint for the Church." Our 3rdd message, AwfulLawlessness focuses on the proper standing of the Church's regarding God's Law and human law. Join us again and for the next few weeks as we continue to carefully study 1st Timothy a marvelous letter. The greatest sound and light show i...
Keep ReadingJanuary 17, 2021 by Pastor Doug Hornok | Tags: 9/11, love, God, Jesus, Apostle Paul, Church, build, blue print, Apostle, Timothy
1 Timothy 1:1-2 Part #1 "A True Son in the Faith" This Sunday we began our new sermon series called "God's Blueprint for the Church." Our 1st message introduced us to Timothy. For the next few weeks we will carefully study 1 Timothy; a marvelous letter. Centuries ago, an older manwrotea letter to a younger man who faced the challenging task of leading and putting things...
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