Rusty Mullins, Interim Pastor
Oct 2022 - Sep 2023:
Our interim pastor, F. P. "Rusty" Mullins, Jr., served us well as we searched for God's man to become our new senior pastor. Pastor Rusty is originally from Wise, VA and had been a senior pastor for most of his post-graduate life. While with us, he had recently stepped back from full time ministry to serve in the hospice field with offices located in Mechanicsville. He and his wife, Jennifer, who is also in the ministry, have three grown children. His messages (sprinkled with a few guest speakers occasionally) can be re-visited by tapping on a selection below:
Now is the Time to WorshipActs 17:16-34
A Product of God's GraceEphesians 2:1-10
Now is the Time to Live Your LifeColossians 3
Freedom in ChristRomans 8
Now is the Time to Get WellYou were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? This persuasion is not from Him who calls you. (Galations 5:7-8)
Now is the Time to be EncouragedChurch, You Have Hope! (Romans 8)
Acts 17:16-34
Ephesians 2:1-10
Colossians 3
Romans 8
You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? This persuasion is not from Him who calls you. (Galations 5:7-8)
Church, You Have Hope! (Romans 8)
Seven Dunks in a Muddy RiverWill you be obedient to God? (2Kings 5)
Student TakeoverPsalm 144:1 and King David
Christmas in July!What Will You Give to Jesus? (Matthew 2:1-12)
Will you be obedient to God? (2Kings 5)
Psalm 144:1 and King David
What Will You Give to Jesus? (Matthew 2:1-12)
Major Messages from the Minor Prophets: MalachiWe switched to Matthew instead! The Mandate Jesus Gave Us (Matthew 28:16-20)
Major Messages from the Minor Prophets: HAGGAIGod's Work Is Your First Priority
Major Messages from the Minor Prophets: HE IS MIGHTY TO SAVEZephaniah
Major Messages from the Minor Prophets: THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITHHabakkuk
A Fathers' Day MessageMajor Messages from the Minor Prophets: MICAHWhat is required of you? To act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with your God.
Major Messages from the Minor Prophets: JONAHJonah Was a [reluctant] Prophet
Major Messages from the Minor Prophets: OBADIAHMajor Messages from the Minor Prophets: WORSHIP IN SPIRIT AND TRUTHAmos 5
Mother's Day: Reversing the Curse1 Timothy 2:13-15
From the Prophet Daniel: EVEN IF [. . .], I TRUST GODDaniel 3:8-15
Major Messages from the Minor Prophets: THINGS ARE BAD BUT GOD IS GOODJoel - return to God with your whole heart and He will bless you
We switched to Matthew instead! The Mandate Jesus Gave Us (Matthew 28:16-20)
God's Work Is Your First Priority
Zephaniah
Habakkuk
What is required of you? To act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with your God.
Jonah Was a [reluctant] Prophet
Amos 5
1 Timothy 2:13-15
Daniel 3:8-15
Joel - return to God with your whole heart and He will bless you
The Road to the Hill: WHAT's HE DOING NOW?Acts 1:4-11
The Road to the Hill: THE BIG DAY!Philippians 2:5-11
Ransomed and RedeemedSimply Sharing - The Easter Story in song
The Road to the Hill: FINISHEDMaundy Thursday - It Is Finished
The Road to the Hill: NOT AS EXPECTEDOn Palm Sunday, we remember that Jesus entered Jerusalem like a king, but God brought His reign in a way that no one expected. (Mark 11:1-10)
The Road to the Hill: 3 ALONG THE WAYSamaritan Women at the Well (John 4: 7-16) Throwing Stones? (John 8:2-11) Lazarus, Arise! (John 11:17-44)
The Road to the Hill: Why Should Easter Matter to You?Genesis 3:1-7
Acts 1:4-11
Philippians 2:5-11
Simply Sharing - The Easter Story in song
Maundy Thursday - It Is Finished
On Palm Sunday, we remember that Jesus entered Jerusalem like a king, but God brought His reign in a way that no one expected. (Mark 11:1-10)
Samaritan Women at the Well (John 4: 7-16) Throwing Stones? (John 8:2-11) Lazarus, Arise! (John 11:17-44)
Genesis 3:1-7
Back to the Basics: WE ARE CHRISTIANSActs 11:19-21
Back to the Basics: MISSIONSActs 17:22-34
Back to the Basics: HEAVEN and HELLRevelation 21:9-14
Playing With FireThe Pharisees doubt who Jesus is (John 8:12-20)
Back to the Basics: SALVATIONJesus IS our Salvation (John 3:1-21)
Back to the Basics: EVANGELISMMatthew 13:3-9, 18-23
Back to the Basics: MANKIND and SINGenesis 1:26-31 and 3:1-13
Back to the Basics: HOLY SPIRITThe most misunderstood Person of the Trinity
Back to the Basics: JESUSFully God; Fully Human
Back to the Basics: GODI AM who I AM
Acts 11:19-21
Acts 17:22-34
Revelation 21:9-14
The Pharisees doubt who Jesus is (John 8:12-20)
Jesus IS our Salvation (John 3:1-21)
Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23
Genesis 1:26-31 and 3:1-13
The most misunderstood Person of the Trinity
Fully God; Fully Human
I AM who I AM
Reflections (Luke 2:19)Emmanuel - God With Us1-His Coming was Foretold; 2-God Keeps His Promise; 3-God Is Still With Us (Luke 2:4-21)
What's Missing in Your Christmas? LOVEWe love because God first loved us. (1 John 4:9)
What's Missing in Your Christmas? JOY3 Truths of JOY: 1-Jesus brings the JOY of SALVATION, 2-JOY must be PROCLAIMED, and 3-JOY leads to PRAISE!
What's Missing in Your Christmas? SUPERNATURALAngels speaking to Mary, Joseph of God's supernatural plan for redemption (Matt 1:18-29)
What's Missing in Your Christmas? AMAZEMENTGod foretold His plan throughout the Old Testament starting in Genesis (Gen 3:15)
1-His Coming was Foretold; 2-God Keeps His Promise; 3-God Is Still With Us (Luke 2:4-21)
We love because God first loved us. (1 John 4:9)
3 Truths of JOY: 1-Jesus brings the JOY of SALVATION, 2-JOY must be PROCLAIMED, and 3-JOY leads to PRAISE!
Angels speaking to Mary, Joseph of God's supernatural plan for redemption (Matt 1:18-29)
God foretold His plan throughout the Old Testament starting in Genesis (Gen 3:15)
Thanksgiving Series #3 (Psalm 103)Five Kernels of Corn
Thanksgiving Series #2 (Psalm 100)David's song of thanksgiving - we are thankful for our God's everlasting love for us, so we praise Him!
Thanksgiving Series #1 (Psalm 73)Asaph, King David's worship leader, was looking in the wrong direction for encouragement.
Autumn ColorsWalk in the light as He is Light (1 John 1 & 2)
Original IntentOriginal Intent of God for His Church (Acts 2:41-47)
Five Kernels of Corn
David's song of thanksgiving - we are thankful for our God's everlasting love for us, so we praise Him!
Asaph, King David's worship leader, was looking in the wrong direction for encouragement.
Walk in the light as He is Light (1 John 1 & 2)
Original Intent of God for His Church (Acts 2:41-47)
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During April 2022, Rusty was one of our guest speakers. You can watch and hear all three of his first messages to us, which expand upon the meaning of Psalms 23.
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