Virtual Worship Service (1-25-26)

PVCC Online Service Recap (Ice Storm Sunday)

This morning’s service looked a little different as Pleasant View Community Church gathered online due to dangerous ice and road conditions. Pastor Joe opened in prayer, asking the Lord to keep our church family safe, strengthen those who still had to work in treacherous conditions, and use this service to glorify Christ—especially praying that anyone who doesn’t know the Lord would come to faith today.

Worship

George and family led us in worship from home with these songs:

• A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
• As the Deer
• Amazing Grace
• Revelation Song

Message: “The Singularity of Christ” (John 10:7–18)

Pastor Joe preached from Jesus’ “I Am” statements in John 10, emphasizing how often Jesus speaks in the first person—because the focus belongs on Him. The key theme was simple and clear: Jesus Christ is not one option among many—He is the only way.

Main points:

• One way of salvation: Jesus says, “I am the gate.” Salvation and safety come only through Him.
• One true Shepherd: Jesus is the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep, unlike a hired hand who runs when danger comes.
• One true Father known through Christ: We can truly know God only because Jesus knows the Father and brings us into relationship with Him.
• One flock / one church: Jesus gathers His people—Jew and Gentile—into one body, united in Him, hearing His voice and following Him.

Pastor Joe closed by calling anyone watching who may be trusting in church membership, family background, or religion to instead come directly to Christ—admitting sin, believing Jesus died and rose again, and confessing Him as Lord. He ended in prayer for salvation, comfort, and safety, encouraging everyone to pray for one another and stay careful on the roads.