The View From The Pew

The View From The Pew

Jerry Godsey's sometimes humorous look at life, Christianity and this journey we call life! Jerry is a rancher, retired CSI, writer, pastor, motivational speaker, husband, father, grandpa, cigar enthusiast, most of all, Christ follower.

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August 19, 2020 39 mins

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

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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

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August 19, 2020 51 mins

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

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August 19, 2020 31 mins

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...

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August 18, 2020 54 mins

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.

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August 14, 2020 45 mins

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.

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August 14, 2020 28 mins

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.

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August 14, 2020 29 mins

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.

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August 14, 2020 53 mins

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.…

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August 12, 2020 49 mins

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.

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August 12, 2020 49 mins

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.

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August 12, 2020 45 mins

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.

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August 12, 2020 63 mins

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.

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August 12, 2020 31 mins

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.

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April 3, 2020 42 mins

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…

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March 3, 2020 39 mins

The Bible has a lot to say about how we talk, and especially how often we talk. In this message, pastor Jerry Godsey looks at how to tell if we should say something or enter the cone of silence.

This is part of Remnant Church of Imperial Valley's "Get Smart" series. 

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January 1, 2020 37 mins

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.

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December 9, 2019 38 mins

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.

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December 2, 2019 33 mins

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!


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December 2, 2019 57 mins

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.

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