# Remnant Church of Imperial Valley

> Taking the unchanging message to an ever-changing world.


## Posts

- [Imperfect Family: Family Leadership](https://remnantchurchiv.com/imperfect-family-family-leadership/): Moses made some mistakes when he led the Israelites. We often make the same mistakes in our jobs, and our families. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey examines the steps Moses took, and the steps we can take, to lead our families.
- [Imperfect Family: Down, Not Out](https://remnantchurchiv.com/imperfect-family-down-not-out/): We aren’t always confused, but sometimes we are. We don’t always have trouble, but it happens often enough. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey examines the promises God has for our tough times.
- [Imperfect Family: Lovable Loser](https://remnantchurchiv.com/imperfect-family-lovable-loser/): God prefers losers! If that feels wrong, this message is for you. Pastor Jerry Godsey explains how God uses us losers and makes them the ultimate winners.
- [Imperfect Family: The Real Deal](https://remnantchurchiv.com/imperfect-family-the-real-deal/): There are so many different opinions about how your family can navigate the waters of life. In this message, Pastor Jeremiah Vik examines the only way to truly get where you want to be: The Real Deal, Jesus Christ.
- [Imperfect Family: Family Second](https://remnantchurchiv.com/imperfect-family-family-second/): The world constantly tells us that family should be first. But should it? In this message Pastor Jerry Godsey examines why family should come second, and what our first priority should be.
- [Imperfect Family: In Good Hands](https://remnantchurchiv.com/imperfect-family-in-good-hands/): Anxiety can rob us of so much more than we think. In this message, Pastor Jeremiah Vik examines anxiety, and gives solid advice on how to overcome it.
- [Imperfect Family: Building A Home](https://remnantchurchiv.com/imperfect-family-building-a-home/): To build a home you need proper tools and materials. In this message from Remnant Church’s Imperfect Family series, Pastor Jerry Godsey lays out the tools and material you need to build a good home.
- [Imperfect Family: A Good Father](https://remnantchurchiv.com/imperfect-family-a-good-father/): What makes a good father? In this message from Remnant Church’s Family Retreat, Pastor Jeremiah Vik gives the definition of a good father by pointing us to the ultimate father, God.
- [Imperfect Family: A Good Foundation](https://remnantchurchiv.com/imperfect-family-a-good-foundation/): A good foundation is key to building a house. It is also key to building a great home. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey offers some suggestions for God’s way to build a great foundation for your home.  
- [Imperfect Family: Live Defensively](https://remnantchurchiv.com/imperfect-family/): What does it mean to live defensively in our homes? Probably not what you think. In today’s message, Pastor Jeremiah Vik tells us that We must allow humility to shape our behavior, trust God with our struggles and keep an eye out for danger.
- [Imperfect Family: Under Pressure](https://remnantchurchiv.com/imperfect-family-under-pressure/): Job suffered through many hardships and trials. Through all of it, he remained faithful. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey takes a look at how we can remain faithful to God, and to our families even when we are under pressure.
- [Imperfect Family: What’s The Problem?](https://remnantchurchiv.com/imperfect-family-whats-the-problem/): So, you say your family isn’t perfect. Why not? In this message, Pastor Jeremiah Vik takes a look at what may be causing the problems in your home, and how to fix them
- [Imperfect Family: Imperfect Mom](https://remnantchurchiv.com/imperfect-family-imperfect-mom/): Every Mother’s Day pastors seem to highlight the perfect mothers, and every year moms walk away feeling like they don’t measure up. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey talks to the real moms, the Imperfect Moms.   Video: Imperfect Mom
- [Facing Jesus: Wonderful Counselor](https://remnantchurchiv.com/facing-jesus-wonderful-counselor/): Jesus said he would leave us the Holy Spirit, but what does that mean to us? In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey looks back at Isaiah’s prophecy about the Messiah, and shows just what Jesus does for us each day through the power of the Holy Spirit. Video: Wonderful Counselor
- [Facing Jesus: Remain In Me](https://remnantchurchiv.com/facing-jesus-remain-in-me/): What does it mean to remain in Jesus? In this message, Pastor Jeremiah Vik explains what it means to us that Jesus offers us this great way to live. Video: Remain In Me
- [Facing Jesus: Way, Truth, Life](https://remnantchurchiv.com/facing-jesus-way-truth-life/): When Jesus said he was “the way, the truth, the life” his words were as informative as they were profound.  In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey explains exactly what Jesus meant, and why Jesus is the only way to heaven. Video: Way, Truth, Life
- [Facing Jesus: Not Just My Feet](https://remnantchurchiv.com/facing-jesus-not-just-my-feet/): Jesus didn’t just talk about service, he modeled it. In this message, Pastor Jeremiah Vik takes a good look at what service looked like when Jesus did it, and what it should look like when we do it. Video: Not Just My Feet
- [Facing Jesus: The Risen One](https://remnantchurchiv.com/facing-jesus-the-risen-one/): Mary went to the tomb on the third day to preserve Jesus’ body, only to find that he wasn’t there! Jesus had risen from the dead, just like he said he would. In this Easter Sunday message, Pastor Jerry Godsey examines how Mary reacted to the resurrection, and how we should also.
- [Facing Jesus: Not Guilty](https://remnantchurchiv.com/facing-jesus-not-guilty/): Jesus was sentenced to die like a common criminal, but there was nothing common about this death. In this Good Friday message, Pastor Jeremiah Vik looks at Good Friday, and explains how the one was was not guilty died to save all of us who are guilty.
- [Facing Jesus: Please Save](https://remnantchurchiv.com/facing-jesus-please-save/): The shouts from the crowd on Palm Sunday meant more than they knew. In this  Palm Sunday message, Pastor Jeremiah Vik examines what the cries of the crowd meant, and what they mean to us.
- [Facing Jesus: He Knows My Name](https://remnantchurchiv.com/facing-jesus-he-knows-my-name/): The followers of Jesus know his voice,  they respond to him. In this message, Pastor Jeremiah Vik examines what it means for Jesus to be our shepherd.
- [Facing Jesus: Grace and Truth](https://remnantchurchiv.com/facing-jesus-grace-and-truth/): Jesus came to offer us more than salvation. He came to show us grace and truth. In this message, guest speaker John Rintamaki examines what grace and truth offer us in our daily lives.
- [Facing Jesus: Sympathetic Savior](https://remnantchurchiv.com/facing-jesus-sympathetic-savior/): When the Pharisees brought a woman to Jesus, they were trying to trap him. Little did they know they were dealing with a Sympathetic Savior. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey takes a look at who Jesus wants to be in our lives.
- [Facing Jesus: No One Like Him John 7](https://remnantchurchiv.com/facing-jesus-no-one-like-him-john-7/): Do you follow Jesus? The real Jesus, or one you made up? In this message, Pastor Jeremiah Vik examines who Jesus really is, and how to know if you are truly following him.
- [Facing Jesus: Word Of Life](https://remnantchurchiv.com/facing-jesus-word-of-life/): As long as the miracles happened, the crowds stuck with Jesus, but when the teaching got nitty gritty many of them left. In this message Pastor Jerry Godsey examines how the true disciples knew that Jesus was the only one who had Words of Life.
- [Facing Jesus: Worldview](https://remnantchurchiv.com/facing-jesus-worldview/): When you look at the world, how do you see it? Is your view of the world important? In this message, guest speaker John Rintamaki explains just how vital your worldview is.
- [Facing Jesus: God So Loved](https://remnantchurchiv.com/facing-jesus-god-so-loved/): You see it everywhere, even at sporting events, but what does John 3:16 really mean? In this message Pastor Jeremiah Vik explains exactly what Jesus meant, and what it means to us today.
- [Facing Jesus: Thirst Quencher](https://remnantchurchiv.com/facing-jesus-thirst-quencher/): When Jesus met the woman at the well, he asked her for a drink of water, then offered to quench her thirst for life. In this message Pastor Jeremiah Vik talks about how Jesus is the ultimate “Thirst Quencher.”
- [Facing Jesus: Into The Light](https://remnantchurchiv.com/facing-jesus-into-the-light/): Jesus is the light of the world, but what does that mean? In this message, Pastor Jeremiah Vik kicks off Remnant’s “Facing Jesus” series with “Into The Light.”
- [Facing Jesus: The Glory Of God](https://remnantchurchiv.com/facing-jesus-the-glory-of-god/): As we come face to face with Jesus, we are confronted by, and changed by, his glory. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey reveals what the glory of God means to us in our daily life.
- [Ugly Christmas Sweater: That Was Then, This Is Now](https://remnantchurchiv.com/ugly-christmas-sweater-that-was-then-this-is-now/): Christmas is over, but that doesn’t mean we are done with Jesus. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey gives us four areas God wants to help us change to make 2018 our best year yet.
- [Ugly Christmas Sweater: Gift Wrapped](https://remnantchurchiv.com/2678-2/): We use the term “Incarnation” to describe Jesus coming to earth. How you receive Jesus depends on what you see when you look in the manger. In today’s message, Pastor Jerry Godsey examines the different attitudes about Jesus both then and now…
- [Ugly Christmas Sweater: Pink Bunny](https://remnantchurchiv.com/ugly-christmas-sweater-pink-bunny/): Nobody wants a big Pink Bunny suit, and nobody thinks they need rescuing. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey talks about the rescue Jesus provided for all of us.
- [Ugly Christmas Sweater: All About Presents](https://remnantchurchiv.com/all-about-presents/): Is Christmas all about presents, or is it all about presence? In this message, Pastor Jeremiah Vik talks about God with us…  
- [Ugly Christmas Sweater: The Biggest Box](https://remnantchurchiv.com/ugly-christmas-sweater-the-biggest-box/): Like most kids, we think if our gift is in the Biggest Box, it must be the best. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey examines what really makes a good gift, and why the gift of Jesus was the best gift ever.  
- [ThanksLiving: Legitimate Thanks](https://remnantchurchiv.com/thanksliving-legitimate-thanks/): Have you ever wondered how thankful you really are? In today’s message, Pastor Jeremiah Vik examines the attitudes and actions that make our thanks truly legitimate.
- [ThanksLiving: Thanks In Motion](https://remnantchurchiv.com/thanksliving-thanks-in-motion/): We all say we are grateful, but are we really? In today’s message, Pastor Jeremiah Vik tells us how to put our thanks in action!
- [Men Of Valor: Who Can Stand Against You?](https://remnantchurchiv.com/men-of-valor-who-can-stand-against-you/): Are you really a man of valor? In this message from Remnant’s Men Of Valor men’s retreat, Pastor Jeremiah Vik examines what makes a man of valor.
- [Men Of Valor: The Power Of One](https://remnantchurchiv.com/men-of-valor-the-power-of-one/): You may be only one, but you are one! In this message from Remnant’s Men Of Valor men’s retreat, Pastor Jerry Godsey encourages men to stand up and be the man that God has called them to be!
- [Men Of Valor: Seizing Opportunities](https://remnantchurchiv.com/men-of-valor-seizing-opportunities/): Men are given incredible opportunities to be God’s man each day. What do we do with them? In this message from Remnant’s Men of Valor men’s retreat, Pastor Jerry Godsey examines the idea of seizing every opportunity God gives us.
- [ThanksLiving: Over The Top](https://remnantchurchiv.com/thanksliving-over-the-top/): The best demonstrations of gratitude are a little over the top. In this message Pastor Jerry Godsey examines the best way to show gratitude to those who have impacted our lives.
- [CPR-A Question of Life Or Death](https://remnantchurchiv.com/cpr-a-question-of-life-or-death/): Have you thought about the urgency of sharing Jesus? In this message, Pastor Jeremiah Vik explains how sharing our faith really is a matter of life or death.
- [CPR- Depraved Indifference](https://remnantchurchiv.com/cpr-depraved-indifference/): Sometimes it is not the things we do that cause harm, it is the things we don’t do. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey tackles the reasons why we allow our friends and loved ones to die without our needed intervention.
- [CPR- Humanitarian Aid](https://remnantchurchiv.com/cpr-humanitarian-aid/): There are lost and dying people all around us. How do we help them? How do we get them the life-saving aid they need? In this message, Pastor Jeremiah Vik explains what it takes to reach out with the aid that the lost and dying really need.
- [CPR-Critical Condition](https://remnantchurchiv.com/cpr-critical-condition/): When seconds count, can you be counted on? We are given times where the door is open to share the good news of Jesus. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey gives ways we can be ready when seconds count.
- [CPR- First Responders](https://remnantchurchiv.com/cpr-first-responders/): Are you a first responder? When God gives you an opportunity to share your faith, are you ready? In this message, Pastor Jeremiah Vik shares some tips on quickly responding to God’s “divine appointments.” Video: First Responders
- [CPR- Bedside Manner- right words at the right time](https://remnantchurchiv.com/cpr-bedside-manner-right-words-at-the-right-time/): Since Jesus came to make dead men live, then sharing the Gospel with people is like sitting next to a dying person. What words do we say? How do we present Jesus? In this message, Pastor Jerry tells us what our bedside manner should be when we talk to others about Jesus.   Video: Bedside Manner
- [CPR: Search & Rescue- Pursuing those in need](https://remnantchurchiv.com/cpr-search-rescue-pursuing-those-in-need/): How many people around us need to know Jesus? Unless we pursue them, how will they meet God? In this message, Pastor Jeremiah Vik lays out the need, and the strategy to go searching for those who need Jesus.
- [CPR: First Aid-Life saving skills we all must know](https://remnantchurchiv.com/cpr-first-aid-life-saving-skills-we-all-must-know/): When someone is in trouble, they need first aid, and they need it now. Do you have the necessary life savings skills you need to help the lost? In this message, Pastor Jeremiah Vik gives you the tools you need to help save lives. Video: First Aid- Life saving skills we all must know
- [CPR: CPR Certified-Know What You Know](https://remnantchurchiv.com/cpr-cpr-certified-know-what-you-know/): The number one reason people don’t share their faith is because they think the don’t know enough theology to do it. In today’s message, Pastor Jerry Godsey takes you from “I  don’t know enough” to “I don’t know why I haven’t been doing this!”
- [Dead Or Dead- Which Dead Are You?](https://remnantchurchiv.com/dead-or-dead-which-dead-are-you/): So, are you dead, or are you dead? Dead IN your sins, or dead TO your sins? In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey asks, “Which dead are you?”
- [The Gospel-What Is It and What Difference Does It Make?](https://remnantchurchiv.com/the-gospel-what-is-it-and-what-difference-does-it-make/): What is the Gospel, and how does it apply to us, our families and friends? In this message, guest speaker John Rintamaki kicks off Remnant’s CPR series with, “The Gospel-What Is It and What Difference Does It Make?”
- [F-Bomb: Keep Up The Fight](https://remnantchurchiv.com/f-bomb-keep-up-the-fight/): As we conclude the F-Bomb series, Pastor Jeremiah Vik gives a wrap-up of the series, and also encourages us to guard our families.
- [F-Bomb: Fallout](https://remnantchurchiv.com/f-bomb-fallout/): What happens when we sin? Does it affect others in our lives? Of course it does, Pastor Jerry Godsey teaches how to fix it when we have blown it.
- [F-Bomb: Secure The Perimeter](https://remnantchurchiv.com/f-bomb-secure-the-perimeter/): How do we avoid issues in our family life? You do it by securing the perimeter around you and those closest to you. Pastor Jeremiah Vik takes a closer look at making sure we are protected.
- [F-Bomb: Collision Avoidance](https://remnantchurchiv.com/f-bomb-collision-avoidance/): Arguments and misunderstandings are going to happen in relationships, but can we cut down on how often they happen? Yes, we can! In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey gives Biblical insight into how to avoid collisions in our relationships.
- [F-Bomb: High Alert](https://remnantchurchiv.com/f-bomb-high-alert/): We fool ourselves into thinking our secret sexual sins do not affect anyone else. Listen to Pastor Jeremiah Vik as he explains how secret sin hurt all of our family.  
- [F-Bomb: Rules OF Engagement](https://remnantchurchiv.com/f-bomb-rules-of-engagement/): It’s a sad, but inevitable, truth that we will have disagreements with those who are closest to us. How do we resolve the differences without rancor or ugly words? Pastor Jerry Godsey discusses the “Rules Of Engagement” for our relationships.
- [F-Bomb: Family Flourishing (Remnant Family Retreat)](https://remnantchurchiv.com/f-bomb-family-flourishing/): Your family really can flourish, in spite of circumstances, friction, and everything else that comes along. In this message from the Remnant Family Retreat, Pastor Jeremiah Vik teaches on what it takes to help your family flourish the way God wants it to.  
- [F-Bomb: Dad's Battle Plan](https://remnantchurchiv.com/f-bomb-dads-battle-plan/): What does it mean to be a godly father? In this message from Remnant’s “F-Bomb” series, Pastor Jeremiah Vik gives men some concrete action points on being a godly Father.
- [F-Bomb: Family Prayer (Remnant Family Retreat)](https://remnantchurchiv.com/f-bomb-family-prayer/): Pastors are great at telling you to pray for your family, but what does that look like, and how do you do it. Pastor Jerry Godsey takes a look at how to pray for your family in this message from the Remnant Family Retreat.
- [F-Bomb: Family Forgiveness (Remnant Family Retreat)](https://remnantchurchiv.com/f-bomb-family-praying/): Forgiveness is so important, and so hard to do in our families. Pastor Jerry Godsey tackles family forgiveness in this message from the Remnant Family Retreat.
- [F-Bomb: Tactical Blunders](https://remnantchurchiv.com/f-bomb-tactical-blunders/): We’ve all made them: tactical blunders that cost us dearly in our home and relationships. Join Pastor Jeremiah Vik as he gives us ways to avoid these costly mistakes.  
- [F-Bomb:Territorial Dispute](https://remnantchurchiv.com/f-bombterritorial-dispute/): It seems like a lot of wars begin over territorial disputes. Pastor Jeremiah Vik tackles the territories that start war in our families, and how to avoid them.  
- [F-Bomb: Fusion](https://remnantchurchiv.com/fusion/): Marriage is supposed to be a fusion of a man and a woman. So why do homes break up? In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey examines what God says about marriage and divorce.. Fusion Sunday, May 21, 2017 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio:Fusion Video: Fusion Part 1 Fusion Part 2
- [F-Bomb: Mom's Battle Plan](https://remnantchurchiv.com/f-bomb-moms-battle-plan/): All moms need a plan for the most important job they will ever have. Pastor Jeremiah Vik lays out Mom’s Battle Plan in his Mother’s Day message.  
- [F-Bomb: Guidance System](https://remnantchurchiv.com/f-bomb-guidance-system/): In a series that is typically Remnant, we will tackle the f-word: Family. Join us and learn that family is not a dirty word! This week’s message is by Pastor Jerry Godsey Video: https://youtu.be/Lm1eXg5owAM?list=PLwloT55dTwvG3eURdCK4cmuJcOQMt3bPM
- [F-Bomb: Aerial View](https://remnantchurchiv.com/f-bomb-aerial-view/): In a series that is typically Remnant, we will tackle the f-word: Family. Join us and learn that family is not a dirty word! This week’s message is by Pastor Jeremiah Vik Video: Aerial View
- [Loser: Q&A](https://remnantchurchiv.com/loser-qa/): God is at work in our failures as much as He is in our successes. Join Remnant as we discover together how He redeems our “loser moments”. Listen in as the Remnant pastors answer questions live from the audience! Video: Loser Q & A
- [Loser: Too Short](https://remnantchurchiv.com/loser-too-short/): God is at work in our failures as much as He is in our successes. Join Remnant as we discover together how He redeems our “loser moments”.  
- [Loser: Anger Issues](https://remnantchurchiv.com/loser-anger-issues/): God is at work in our failures as much as He is in our successes. Join Remnant as we discover together how He redeems our “loser moments”. Video: Anger Issues
- [Loser: I Did It My Way](https://remnantchurchiv.com/loser-i-did-it-my-way/): God is at work in our failures as much as He is in our successes. Join Remnant as we discover together how He redeems our “loser moments”. Video: I Did It My Way
- [Loser: Hang In There](https://remnantchurchiv.com/loser-hang-in-there/): God is at work in our failures as much as He is in our successes. Join Remnant as we discover together how He redeems our “loser moments”.  
- [Loser: Close The Distance](https://remnantchurchiv.com/loser-close-the-distance/): God is at work in our failures as much as He is in our successes. Join Remnant as we discover together how He redeems our “loser moments”. Video: Close The Distance
- [Loser: On The Run](https://remnantchurchiv.com/loser-on-the-run/): God is at work in our failures as much as He is in our successes. Join Remnant as we discover together how He redeems our “loser moments”. Video: On The Run
- [Loser: What's That Sound?](https://remnantchurchiv.com/loser-whats-that-sound/): God is at work in our failures as much as He is in our successes. Join Remnant as we discover together how He redeems our “loser moments”. Video: What’s That Sound?
- [Loser: Get Out Of The Boat](https://remnantchurchiv.com/loser-get-out-of-the-boat/): God is at work in our failures as much as He is in our successes. Join Remnant as we discover together how He redeems our “loser moments”. Video: Get Out Of the Boat
- [Loser: I've Tried Everything](https://remnantchurchiv.com/loser-ive-tried-everything/): God is at work in our failures as much as He is in our successes. Join Remnant as we discover together how He redeems our “loser moments”.  
- [Loser: Now What?](https://remnantchurchiv.com/loser-now-what/): God is at work in our failures as much as He is in our successes. Join Remnant as we discover together how He redeems our “loser moments”.
- [Loser: Overcoming Doubt](https://remnantchurchiv.com/loser-overcoming-doubt/): God is at work in our failures as much as He is in our successes. Join Remnant as we discover together how He redeems our “loser moments”.
- [Loser: The Biggest Loser](https://remnantchurchiv.com/loser-the-biggest-loser/): God is at work in our failures as much as He is in our successes. Join Remnant as we discover together how He redeems our “loser moments”. Video: The Biggest Loser
- [F-Bomb: T.O.A.F.](https://remnantchurchiv.com/f-bomb-t-o-a-f/)
- [Look: Look At The Crowd (Palm Sunday)](https://remnantchurchiv.com/look-look-at-the-crowd-palm-sunday/):  
- [Sermon Audio: The Frog Prince](https://remnantchurchiv.com/1766/): The Frog Prince Sunday, July 5, 2015 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: The Frog Prince
- [Fractured Fairy Tales: Choose To Be Real](https://remnantchurchiv.com/fractured-fairy-tales-choose-to-be-real/): Choose To Be Real Sunday, June 28, 2015 Pastor Frank Garcia mp3 audio: Choose To Be Real
- [Why? Easter](https://remnantchurchiv.com/why-easter/): Why? Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: Why? Easter
- [Why? Palm Sunday](https://remnantchurchiv.com/why-palm-sunday/): Why? Palm Sunday Sunday, March 29, 2015 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: Why? Palm Sunday
- [Why? Good Friday](https://remnantchurchiv.com/why-good-friday/): Why? Good Friday Friday, April 3, 2015 Pastor Frank Garcia mp3 audio: Why? Good Friday
- [Build: Back To Reading](https://remnantchurchiv.com/build-back-to-reading/): Back To Reading Sunday, March 22, 2015 Pastor Frank Garcia mp3 audio: Back To Reading
- [Build: Ain't Nobody Got Time Fo Dat!](https://remnantchurchiv.com/build-aint-nobody-got-time-fo-dat/): Ain’t Nobody Got Time Fo Dat! Sunday, March 8, 2015 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: Ain’t Nobody Got Time Fo Dat!
- [Build: The Waiting Room](https://remnantchurchiv.com/build-the-waiting-room/): The Waiting Room Sunday, February  22, 2015 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: The Waiting Room
- [Build: Roll Up Your Sleeves](https://remnantchurchiv.com/build-roll-up-your-sleeves/): Roll Up Your Sleeves Sunday, February  15, 2015 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: Roll Up Your Sleeves
- [Build: Not On The List](https://remnantchurchiv.com/build-not-on-the-list/): Not On The List Sunday, February  8, 2015 Pastor Frank Garcia mp3 audio: Not On The List
- [Build: The Halfway Point](https://remnantchurchiv.com/buidl/): The Halfway Point Sunday, February  1, 2015 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: Not On The List
- [Build: Stir Me Up](https://remnantchurchiv.com/build-stir-me-up/): Stir Me Up Sunday, January  25, 2015 Pastor Frank Garcia mp3 audio: Stir Me Up
- [Build: Making Plans](https://remnantchurchiv.com/build-making-plans/): Making Plans Sunday, January  18, 2015 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: Making Plans
- [Build: Building A Vision](https://remnantchurchiv.com/build-building-a-vision/): Building A Vision Sunday, January  11, 2015 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: Building A Vision
- [The Nightmare of Christmas: The Nightmare of Anger](https://remnantchurchiv.com/the-nightmare-of-christmas-the-nightmare-of-anger/): The Nightmare of Anger Sunday, December 28, 2014 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: The Nightmare of Anger
- [The Nightmare of Christmas: The Nightmare of Greed](https://remnantchurchiv.com/the-nightmare-of-christmas-the-nightmare-of-greed/): The Nightmare of Greed Sunday, December 21, 2014 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: The Nightmare of Greed
- [The Nightmare of Christmas: The Nightmare of Deception](https://remnantchurchiv.com/the-nightmare-of-christmas-the-nightmare-of-deception/): The Nightmare of Deception Sunday, December 14, 2014 Pastor Frank Garcia mp3 audio: The Nightmare of Deception

## Pages

- [Remnant's 2025 Christmas Services](https://remnantchurchiv.com/remnants-2025-christmas-services/): It’s that time of the year where we get together and celebrate the birth of our Savior! Join us for our combined Christmas services with First Baptist Church and Centro Compañerismo Cristiano. We will celebrate together at the following times: Sunday, December 22, 11 AM will be our combined Christmas Celebration with FBC, in the gym. Tuesday, December 24th, 5 PM we will be joining FBC for Christmas Eve by Candlelight in the FBC sanctuary. There will be Christmas cookies, hot cider and cocoa following the service!
- [Have You Heard the One About](https://remnantchurchiv.com/have-you-heard-the-one-about/): Stories. They inspire us. Encourage us. Challenge us. Make us laugh, cry, learn, dream, think… Join us for our series on the stories that Jesus told… parables. After all, He’s the greatest storyteller ever. Have you heard the one about…? #parablesofJesus Go to Series
- [Family Hike](https://remnantchurchiv.com/familyhike/): Join us for a day of adventuring in Anza Borrego State Park! It’s such a privilege to live so close to this unique and beautiful corner of the earth God created for us–let’s go out and explore it! WHEN & WHERE:April 5th, 9:30am, meeting at Love’s Travel Center in Westmoreland & departing at 10:00 a.m. we’ll be making two stops before arriving at Anza Borrego: the unusual Republic of Slowjamastan and the Galleta Sculptures! Before the hike, we will stop by the visitor center where there is a gift shop and park information. There’s a $10 parking fee per vehicle.…
- [Church Events](https://remnantchurchiv.com/church-events/): Remnant’s Sunday worship service, at 11 AM on our YouTube channel. Remnant Church YouTube Channel Tuesdays at 6:30 Men’s Zoom Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00 PM Women’s Zoom Bible Study Thursdays at 6:30 PM on Instagram Live
- [Remnant Women](https://remnantchurchiv.com/remnant-women/): Ladies! Get together with the gals at our weekly Women’s Bible Study, every Wednesday night at 7 pm. Meeting at the Jones’ home (message us below for the address). If you’re unable to join us in person, a Zoom link is available! Fill out the form below to receive an email with the address or weekly Zoom meeting info.
- [Remnant Men](https://remnantchurchiv.com/men/): Men! Get together with the guys for our Men’s Bible Study, every Wednesday night at 6:30 pm. Meeting at Pastor Vince’s home, 467 South Sunset Drive, El Centro, CA 92243. Contact Pastor Vince for more info: 760-455-8563. Fill out the form below to receive an email with the Zoom meeting info if you can’t make it in person.
- [Reopening Phases](https://remnantchurchiv.com/reopening-phases-2/): UPDATE: After the Supreme Court ruling on California’s church and Covid, the Remnant Pastors met online and discussed the possibility of meeting in person again. During the meeting, we discussed the following: In order to meet together, based on the size of our building, we would have to limit our congregation to no more than 46 people total, staff included. That would mean turning people away once we hit the limit. We would not be allowed to sing during worship.  There would be no physical contact amongst people of different families.  No coffee or refreshments would be served. We would…
- [Reopening!](https://remnantchurchiv.com/reopening-phases/): Imperial County has officially moved into the Orange Tier, making in-person worship possible! That means that on April 11th, Remnant will begin meeting again in-person at 715 W. Orange Ave, in El Centro. For the health and safety of all attendees, we are asking you to follow these guidelines: Please maintain social distancing. You can group chairs for your immediate family group, but please keep your group 6 feet from any other group. Please wear a mask. There will be someone at the door taking temperatures of all attendees. Please do not attend if you are running a fever or…
- [Give/Help/Pray](https://remnantchurchiv.com/give-help/): One of the most valuable gifts you can give is your time. We’re in need of volunteers for three important roles: YOU CAN PRAY Prayer is a powerful tool that God has given us to seek peace, wisdom, and courage in the face of fear and confusion. Here are some ideas for prayers you can pray today and throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Pray Against Fear All Powerful One, you spoke the universe into existence. You laid the earth’s foundation. Because of you, Lord, the sun rises and the sun sets each day. You are in control over all things. You…
- [Get Help](https://remnantchurchiv.com/get-help/): As COVID-19 (coronavirus) affects an increasing number of people in our communities, Remnant Church is committed to providing care and help. Please complete the form below so that we can provide as much support as possible. Our team of care workers will follow up with you as soon as possible. You can be removed from this list at anytime. If you would like to be removed from the list please email jerry@remnantchurchiv.com
- [Remnant's Response](https://remnantchurchiv.com/remnants-response/): Remnant’s response to the COVID 19 pandemic is multi-pronged: We will immediately cancel our Sunday morning gatherings. We will still worship together, we will just do it online via livestream at our YouTube channel. We will worship and our pastors will continue to share new, relevant messages each week — no “Best Of’s” or reruns. All of our midweek meetings and groups will be canceled until we can either meet safely or reconfigure them. Please contact your group leader to find out the best way to stay in touch during the interim. We are exploring ways to serve those who…
- [Remnant’s Corona Response](https://remnantchurchiv.com/remnants-corona-response/): Remnant’s response to the COVID 19 pandemic is multi-pronged: We will immediately cancel our Sunday morning gatherings. We will still worship together, we will just do it online via our YouTube channel. We will worship and the pastor’s will preach new sermons, no “Best Of’s.” Our midweek meetings will be canceled until we can either meet safely or reconfigure them. We are exploring ways to serve those who need help during this rough time. See below to ask to help others, or ask for help. Every need in the world is an OPEN DOOR to share God’s love. That’s why,…
- [Who Stole Christmas?](https://remnantchurchiv.com/who-stole-christmas/)
- [Vince Brooke](https://remnantchurchiv.com/vince-brooke/): Vince Brooke and his wife, Amanda, have been married for 38 years and live in El Centro, CA.
- [Upcoming Events](https://remnantchurchiv.com/upcoming-events/): Here’s what’s happening at Remnant!
- [Homepage](https://remnantchurchiv.com/): Welcome to Remnant!  At Remnant, we are less concerned with traditions and more interested in relationships. We believe we’re called to love and serve the people that Jesus gave His life for. Our purpose is simple: Take the unchanging message to an ever-changing world. We are temporarily located at 395 E. Main St. in El Centro, CA (behind the Youth for Christ offices).Sunday Services begin at 11 AM. Dress casually!
- [A Remnant Christmas Story](https://remnantchurchiv.com/a-remnant-christmas-story/): In the spirit of the original, traditional, one-hundred-percent, red-blooded, two-fisted, all-American Christmas…
- [Homepage2](https://remnantchurchiv.com/homepage2/): Welcome to Remnant!  At Remnant, we are less concerned with traditions and more interested in relationships. We believe we’re called to love and serve the people that Jesus gave His life for. Our purpose is simple: Take the unchanging message to an ever-changing world. We are located at the corner of 7th St. & Orange Ave in El Centro, CA Sunday Services begin at 11 AM. Dress casually!
- [Sermons By Speaker](https://remnantchurchiv.com/sermons-by-speaker/)
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- [Remnant Teens](https://remnantchurchiv.com/remnant-teens/):   Junior High and Senior High students, join us on Instagram every Thursday night at 6:30 PM! We’ve got all the ingredients for a good time:  Fun activities, competitions, giveaways, music, and real talk about issues teens are facing. Hope to see you there, Remnant teens!
- [Remnant Family Retreat](https://remnantchurchiv.com/remnant-family-retreat/): It’s back! Remnant will hold our annual family camp at Rough Acres Ranch on June 15-17. Cost is $50 per adult, and kids 12 and under are only $10. The cost includes food, lodging and even rock wall climbing. Rough Acres offers great rooms, hiking, a pool, and the most beautiful scenery imaginable. If you would like to attend, please click on this link and fill out the form
- [imperfect family](https://remnantchurchiv.com/imperfect-family/): Is your family perfect?   Yeah, we didn’t think so.  Which is why this series is perfect for you!  Join us for the Imperfect Family Series and let’s learn how to survive–and even thrive–in an imperfect family! See you there! Imperfect Mom Sunday, May 13, 2018 (Mother’s Day) Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: Imperfect Mom Video: Imperfect Mom What’s The Problem? Sunday, May 20, 2018 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: What’s The Problem? Video: What’s The Problem? Under Pressure Sunday, May 27, 2018 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: Under Pressure Video: Under Pressure Live Defensively Sunday, June 3, 2018 Pastor Jeremiah…
- [Holy Week](https://remnantchurchiv.com/holyweek/): He came to bring LIFE… to rescue the LOST and not reject the BROKEN. Many saw Him as the ANSWER. Others saw Him as a THREAT. This SINLESS man was led to a sinner’s DEATH… but death could NOT BEAT him. The GRAVE could NOT HOLD him. For He came to set us FREE. DEATH DEFEATED. Join us for HOLY WEEK as we lead up to RESURRECTION SUNDAY. PALM SUNDAY – April 13, 11AM GOOD FRIDAY – April 18, 5:30PM Supper / 6:30PM Worship EASTER SUNDAY – April 20, 6:30AM Sunrise / 10AM Breakfast and Kid’s Easter Egg Hunt /…
- [Facing Jesus](https://remnantchurchiv.com/facing-jesus/): The Gospel of John is a series of amazing portraits of Jesus. Join Remnant as we dig into who Jesus really was, and is!       Into The Light John 1 Sunday, January 7, 2018 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: Into The Light Video: Into The Light The Glory of God John 2 Sunday, January 14, 2018 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: The Glory of God Video: The Glory Of God God So Loved John 3 Sunday, January 21, 2018 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: God So Loved Video: God So Loved Thirst Quencher John 4 Sunday, January 28,…
- [ThanksLiving](https://remnantchurchiv.com/thanksliving/): We have so much to be thankful for, but do we live it? Do we take the time to show others how grateful we are? ThanksLiving examines how we can truly live out our thankfulness.       Over The Top Sunday, November 5, 2017 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: Over The Top Video: Over The Top Thanks In Motion Sunday, November 12, 2017 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: Thanks In Motion Video: Thanks In Motion Legitimate Thanks Sunday, November 19, 2017 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: Legitimate Thanks Video: Legitimate Thanks
- [My Place In This World](https://remnantchurchiv.com/my-place-in-this-world/): The very first sermon series at Remnant! Fly X Counter Zip “My Place In This World” Series Pastor Jerry Godsey Finish What You Started “My Place In This World” Series Pastor Jeremiah Vik Oak Tree Or Grass Clippings? “My Place In This World” Series Pastor Jerry Godsey I Can See Clearly Now “My Place In This World” Series Pastor Jeremiah Vik
- [Easter Series](https://remnantchurchiv.com/easter-series/): The holiest time of the year, remembered as only Remnant can. Easter 2015 “Why” Three great services, one incredible answer… Easter 2016 Remnant Holy Week Easter 2017 “Look” Take a look at Holy Week through the eyes of those who were there. Palm Sunday and Easter messages “The Way of the Cross”  (The very first message at Remnant! Palm Sunday, 2007) “Mob Mentality”  Palm Sunday 2008 “It’s Friday, but Sunday’s Comin’”  Easter Sunday 2008 “Louder than Rock”   Palm Sunday 2009 Message “Rolled Stone”   Easter Sunday 2009 Message “He’s Alive” Easter Sunday 2011 “Safe Distance” Palm Sunday 2011 “The Day That…
- [Men Of Valor](https://remnantchurchiv.com/men-of-valor/): The Remnant Men of Valor men’s retreat was great! In these messages the Remnant pastors examine what it means to be God’s man, a man of valor.     Seizing Opportunities Friday, October 27, 2017 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: Seizing Opportunities Who Can Stand Against You? Saturday, October 28, 2017 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: Who Can Stand Against You? The Power Of One Saturday, October 28, 2017 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: The Power Of One
- [F-Bomb](https://remnantchurchiv.com/f-bomb/): In a series that is typically Remnant, we tackle the f-word: Family. Join us and learn that family isn’t a dirty word! T.O.A.F Sunday, April 23, 2017 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: T.O.A.F. Video: T.O.A.F Aerial View Sunday, April 30, 2017 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: Aerial View Video: Aerial View Guidance System Sunday, May 7, 2017 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: Guidance System Video: Guidance System Mom’s Battle Plan Sunday, May 14, 2017 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: Mom’s Battle Plan Video: Mom’s Battle Plan Fusion Sunday, May 21, 2017 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio:Fusion Video: Fusion Part 1…
- [CPR Series](https://remnantchurchiv.com/cpr-series/): Jesus didn’t come to make bad men good, he came to make dead men live again! Join Remnant as we explore the ways that we can reach the dead people in our families, our homes and our workplaces, and bring them to the Lifegiver, Jesus.     The Gospel-What Is It, and What Difference Does It Make? Sunday, August 6, 2017 Guest Speaker John Rintamaki mp3 audio: The Gospel-What Is It and What Difference Does It Make? Video: The Gospel-What Is It And What Difference Does It Make? Dead Or Dead-Which Dead Are You? Sunday, August 13, 2017 Pastor Jerry…
- [Family Retreat Registration](https://remnantchurchiv.com/familyretreat/): GET READY FOR A FUN, REFRESHING WEEKEND WITH YOUR CHURCH FAMILY! The Remnant Family Retreat at Rough Acres Ranch in Boulevard, CA, is always an amazing time!—come expecting God to move in a big way! We will worship, pray and learn together, but we’ll be sure to leave some time for family fun and recreation!! The Remnant Family Retreat is happening June 13-15 at beautiful Rough Acres Ranch, located on over 1,600 acres of private open terrain in the McCain Valley.  (It used to be the Chargers training camp in the 60’s & 70’s!) Nestled in the mountains of Boulevard,…
- [Loser](https://remnantchurchiv.com/loser/): God is at work in our failures as much as He is in our successes. Join us Sundays as we discover together how He redeems our “loser moments”. #LoserSeries The Biggest Loser Sunday, January 1, 2017 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: The Biggest Loser Video: The Biggest Loser Overcoming Doubt Sunday, January 8, 2017 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: Overcoming Doubt What Now? Sunday, January 15, 2017 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: What Now? I’ve Tried Everything Sunday, January 22, 2017 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: I’ve Tried Everything Get Out Of The Boat Sunday, January 29, 2017 Pastor Jerry…
- [Victor Nuno](https://remnantchurchiv.com/victor-nuno/): Victor is the worship pastor at Remnant Church and has been in ministry for over 17 years. He has served as both a worship leader and as a youth worker in church and parachurch youth ministry. Victor is the Radio Station Director at 95.3 FM The Edge Studios and is on staff at Imperial Valley Youth for Christ, where he runs a broadcasting internship for students, and is a promoter for concerts and shows featuring Christian recording artists and local musicians. Victor is an LA Dodgers fan for life and lives to one day see the Raiders win their fourth…
- [Jeremiah Vik](https://remnantchurchiv.com/jeremiah-vik/): Jeremiah is the founding pastor of Remnant Church and has been in ministry for over 30 years.  He served as a youth pastor and area campus ministry director for 13 years before planting Remnant. Jeremiah is the Executive Director of the Imperial Valley Youth Foundation & Center (Youth for Christ of Imperial Valley and KYFC LP FM Radio Station).  He is passionate about training youth workers to more effectively minister to teens and leads a social media resource for campus ministry nationwide, as well as serving on the Southwest States Regional team for YFCUSA. Jeremiah enjoys reading, writing, graphic design…
- [Remnant Runners](https://remnantchurchiv.com/remnant-runners/): Looking for a way to stay fit & in fellowship? Join our group of walkers & runners!  Remnant Runners has regularly scheduled exercise activities as well as participating in local 5Ks, 10Ks, mudruns, marathons and many other community events of that nature.  Contact Victor Nuno for information on upcoming activities  (760) 222-5428.
- [10 Year Anniversary](https://remnantchurchiv.com/10-year-anniversary/): Remnant is turning 10 years old! It’s hard to believe that a tiny group of people who gathered together on April Fool’s Day in 2007 has grown into the church it is today! Join us Sunday, April 2nd, as we celebrate 10 years of blessings, challenges and great things God has done in and through Remnant.  Plus, we’ll be challenged to aim high as we look to what’s ahead in the future! Remnant 10 Years Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: Remnant 10 Years “We Are 10” Video “Remnant: The People Speak” Video
- [Remnant Q&A](https://remnantchurchiv.com/remnant-qa/): if you’ve ever had questions that you want answered, or were maybe too embarrassed to ask, our series wrapup Q&A is your chance! Join Remnant as Pastor Jeremiah and Pastor Jerry answer your text message questions live during the service on Sunday, March 26th at 11 AM.
- [Look](https://remnantchurchiv.com/look/): Take a look at Holy Week through the eyes of those who were there. It is time for us to “Look” at Easter… Palm Sunday: Look At The Crowd Sunday, April 9, 2017 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: Look At The Crowd Video: Look At The Crowd Good Friday: Look To The Cross Friday, April 14, 2017 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: Look To The Cross Video: Look At The Cross Easter: Look To The Empty Tomb Sunday, April 16, 2017 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: Look To The Empty Tomb Video: Look To The Empty Tomb  
- [Remnant In The Oaks](https://remnantchurchiv.com/remnant-in-the-oaks/):   Remnant is going to the coolness! Sunday, June 17th, Remnant will meet in the West Valley area of Rough Acres Ranch in Boulevard. Join us for church in the mountains! There will be a potluck picnic, fun and fellowship, all in the cooler summer temperatures of Boulevard. And since it will be Father’s Day, we will be honoring dads that day! Directions to Rough Acres Ranch Drive west on I-8, exit Campo / 94 / Boulevard Exit #65 (shortly after Jacumba gas stations, before Golden Acorn) Turn left (south) onto Ribbonwood Rd. Turn left (east) onto Old Hwy 80.…
- [The Three Gifts](https://remnantchurchiv.com/threegifts/): “They entered the house and saw the child in the arms of Mary, his mother. Overcome, they kneeled and worshiped him. Then they opened their luggage and presented gifts: gold, frankincense, myrrh…” (Matthew 2:11) Those are kind of weird gifts to bring a baby, so why did they bring them? Join Remnant as we examine the gifts the magi brought to Jesus, and why the gifts weren’t so strange at all… There will be no Sunday service at Remnant on Christmas Day. Please join us on Christmas Eve. Gift For A King Sunday, December 4, 2016 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio:…
- [Sunday Message Live](https://remnantchurchiv.com/youtube/): Remnant’s Sunday message is streamed live on our YouTube channel. The broadcast begins at approximately 12 noon (PST) on Sundays.  You can browse other Remnant videos there, as well. Remnant Church of Imperial Valley Live Video
- [Light Up](https://remnantchurchiv.com/light-up-2/): The book of 1 John tells us all about the struggle with light and darkness we face in this world. We have been promised tools and help in our battle. Join Remnant as we Light Up the world and our lives! Fork In the Road Sunday, September 25, 2016 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: Fork In The Road Video: Fork in The Road Living A Lie Sunday, October 2, 2016 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: Living A Lie Video: Living A Lie Real Love Sunday, October 9, 2016 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: Real Love Video: Real Love Remain Faithful…
- [Christmas 2016](https://remnantchurchiv.com/christmas-2016/): Join Remnant for Christmas this year! In addition to our Christmas series “The Three Gifts” we will be celebrating Christmas Eve together at 5 pm for worship, then take Sunday to enjoy Christmas Day with your family and friends. There will be no Sunday morning service for Remnant on Christmas Day. We will be back on New Year’S Day at 11 am!
- [Games We Play](https://remnantchurchiv.com/games-we-play/): Remember the games of your youth? Concentration, Chutes and Ladders, Uno, Sorry? The Games We Play will take a look at the more grownup versions of these games we play at home, and how to make our homes even better. The Game Of Life Sunday, May 1, 2016 Pastor Frank Garcia mp3 audio: The Game Of Life Scrabble Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8, 2016 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: Scrabble Monopoly Sunday, May 15, 2016 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: Monopoly Operation Sunday, May 22, 2016 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: Operation Battleship Sunday, June 5, 2016 Pastor Frank Garcia mp3…
- [Sunday Message Live](https://remnantchurchiv.com/video/): Now you can be part of Remnant’s service, even if you are not there! We will be streaming the morning message each week at approximately noon Pacific time. Be sure to check us out each week! Click here to go to Remnant’s Sunday message live feed on YouTube
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- [Remnant Women's Retreat](https://remnantchurchiv.com/remnant-womens-retreat/): Ladies, it is almost here! We will be spending the weekend in John 4:1-42 learning about what it means to “step out with Jesus!”  It’ll be a wonderful weekend of prayer, fellowship, and food (for the body and soul!) It’ll be an amazing blessing you do not want to miss. Come with an open heart and an open mind, ready to absorb what God has to teach us on our walk with Him. Our guest speaker for the weekend will be Stacie Chandler! The retreat will take place Feb 7-9, 2025, at Rough Acres Ranch (a quick 45 minute drive…
- [Remnant Values](https://remnantchurchiv.com/i-am-new/remnant-values/): Here are the foundational truths of Remnant: There is one all-knowing, all-powerful God who has revealed Himself to us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, with distinct attributes, but without division of essence or being. The Bible is God’s inerrant, authoritative revelation of Himself written by men who were divinely directed by the Holy Spirit. Men and women are the special creation of God, possessing individual personalities; separated from their creator by a voluntary choice and inclination to do wrong. Jesus Christ, who is both fully God and fully human of virgin birth, lived a life of no wrongdoing, willingly…
- [Walk The Line (Grace in Romans)](https://remnantchurchiv.com/walk-the-line-grace-in-romans/): We all love the concept of grace. Our sins get forgiven, we receive love we don’t deserve. What could be better than that? But how do you live in grace without abusing grace? Join Remnant as we examine how to walk the line and keep the balance of grace in our lives. Looking To Better Times Sunday, January 3, 2016 Pastor Frank Garcia mp3 audio: Looking To Better Times Changing The Rules Sunday, January 10, 2016 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: Changing The Rules Can You See Me Now Sunday, January 17, 2016 Pastor Frank Garcia mp3 audio: Can You…
- [Remnant Holy Week 2016](https://remnantchurchiv.com/remnant-holy-week-2016/): Palm Sunday: Hosanna To The King Of Kings Sunday, March 20, 2016 Pastor Frank Garcia mp3 audio:  Hosanna To The King Of Kings Good Friday: It Is Finished Friday, March 25, 2016 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio:  It Is Finished
- [Identification](https://remnantchurchiv.com/identification/): A name means something. It’s who you are. Your identity. Join Remnant as we examine the names of God, and learn what those names mean for us. God is #Yahweh Sunday, September 13, 2015 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio:  God is #Yahweh God is Jehovah #Maccaddeshem Sunday, September 20, 2015 Pastor Frank Garcia mp3 audio:  God is Jehovah #Maccaddeshem #Lamb Of God Sunday, September 27, 2015 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio:  #Lamb Of God God is #ElRoi Sunday, October 4, 2105 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio:  God is #ElRoi God is #JehovahGmolah Sunday, October 11, 2105 Pastor Frank Garcia mp3 audio:  God…
- [The Mission](https://remnantchurchiv.com/the-mission/): Sunday morning, December 20th at 11 AM
- [Soulfire Winter Camp 2016](https://remnantchurchiv.com/soulfire2016/): $195 Snowboarding $185 Skiing $140 Camping Only Cost includes rentals, lift tickets and Soulfire T-Shirt! Medical release forms are required for those under 18. Call YFC (760) 352-7070 for more info. ($50 deposit for reservation due  on or before Friday, January 22, while space is available). Wanna go? Download this form: Soulfire Registration Form and email it to Karen@yfc-iv.org If you are snowboarding or skiing, you need to download this waiver and email it as well. Soulfire Skiing and Snowboarding Waiver    
- [Thanksgiving Outreach](https://remnantchurchiv.com/thanksgiving-outreach/):   On Sunday, November 24th, Remnant will be teaming up with First Baptist Church to provide Thanksgiving dinner for the community.  We will be announcing what food to bring, and of course, we will need folks to help set up, serve and clean. Join us as we reach out in love to those who need God’s love so much…
- [Home](https://remnantchurchiv.com/home/): We are located at the corner of 7th St. & Orange Ave in El Centro, CA Sunday Services begin at 11 AM. Dress casually!
- [Women's Retreat](https://remnantchurchiv.com/womens-retreat/): Okay, ladies, it is your turn! The first Remnant women’s retreat is scheduled for October 16-18 at Rough Acres Ranch in Boulevard. The cost is only $45 and that includes your room and food! A map to Rough Acres Ranch and everything you need to know is in the brochure, including your registration form. Just download the brochure, fill out the form and bring it with your payment. Click here to download the brochure.
- [Fractured Fairy Tales](https://remnantchurchiv.com/fractured-fairy-tales/): Not every story ends with happily ever after. So what now? Join Remnant as we cut through the fairy tales and find the truth about home, relationships and other stuff! Once Upon A Time Sunday, May 10, 2015 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: Once Upon A Time CinderSilly Sunday, May 17, 2015 Pastor Frank Garcia mp3 audio: CinderSilly Goldilocks and the Three Bears Sunday, May 24, 2015 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: Goldilocks and the Three Bears Cinderella Sunday, June 7, 2015 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: Cinderella Jack and the Bean Bargain Sunday, June 14, 2015 Pastor Frank Garcia mp3 audio: Jack and…
- [Build](https://remnantchurchiv.com/specific-books-of-the-bible-series/build/): It’s so easy to get caught up in the day to day grind of life. We get up, go to work, come home, go to bed and do it all again the next day. Shouldn’t there be more? There is, but it begins with a vision. Then you build on that vision, using the plan that God has laid out for you, your church, and your city. Join Remnant as we build something special for God… 52 Week Bible Reading Plan New Year, New You Sunday, January  4, 2015 Pastor Frank Garcia mp3 audio: New Year, New You Building A…
- [Easter Egg Hunt!](https://remnantchurchiv.com/easter-egg-hunt/): Join us for this fun part of our Easter weekend! It’s the KINGDOM KIDS EASTER EGG HUNT! Fun for all kids K-6th grade! (Pre-K kids welcome, but please have a parent or guardian present!) Games, egg hunt, prizes, a yummy lunch, and of course–THE EASTER STORY!! Saturday, April 8th, at 10am in the gymnasium! (Kingdom Kids is a ministry of First Baptist Church, meeting every Sunday night at 5:30pm!)
- [Sermon Audio: Build: To Boldly Go](https://remnantchurchiv.com/sermon-audio-build-to-boldly-go/): To Boldly Go Sunday, March 15, 2015 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: To Boldly Go
- [The Nightmare of Christmas](https://remnantchurchiv.com/the-nightmare-of-christmas/): Let’s face it, for some people, Christmas is a trying time of year. For most of us, it can be tense sometimes. We have to deal with stores and the people in them, relatives, gifts we can’t find,the people in stores, trying to balance the bills. Did we mention the people in the stores? Join Remnant as we dig into the Christmas gloom and reclaim the joy of Christmas! The Nightmare of Disillusionment Sunday, December 7, 2014 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: The Nightmare of Disillusionment The Nightmare of Deception Sunday, December 14, 2014 Pastor Frank Garcia mp3 audio: The Nightmare…
- [The Least Likely](https://remnantchurchiv.com/the-least-likely/): We look at the heroes of the Bible and quietly assume that we can never be used like them. We reason to ourselves that we are just ordinary people with little to no talent. Surely God can’t use us. We are the least likely people to change our family, our city, or our nation. The good news is that God uses the least likely person all the time! Join Remnant as we take a look at how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things! Starting From Scratch Sunday, September 21, 2014 Pastor Frank Garcia mp3 audio: Starting From Scratch Fools…
- [Awkward Family](https://remnantchurchiv.com/awkward-family/): Ever wonder if you got switched at birth? Ever think to yourself, “I can’t be from this goofy family…” We’ve all thought it, but truthfully, our family is, well, our family. We fit right in, whether we want to or not! Join Remnant as we examine the awkwardness of family, and celebrate what God can do in us, and that crazy uncle nobody likes! No Shame In My Game Sunday, May 18, 2014 Pastor Frank Garcia mp3 audio:  No Shame In My Game Department of Home Defense Sunday, May 25, 2014 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio:  Department of Home Defense…
- [Remnant is Moving!](https://remnantchurchiv.com/remnant-is-moving/): Remnant is moving! After so many years in Imperial at Ben Hulse, a new opportunity has arisen. We will be meeting in the gym facility of First Baptist Church in El Centro. This move will bring some great new things to Remnant: * A nursery with a paid nursery attendant. * Classrooms for Remnant Kids * A longer time period for Sundays We believe God has opened this incredible door to help Remnant take the next step of growth. Our last Sunday in Imperial will be September 14th, with our first service in El Centro on Sunday, September 21st at…
- [Remnant Men's Retreat](https://remnantchurchiv.com/mensretreat/): Men, are you ready for some axe-throwing, rock-climbing, disc golf and manly feasts involving lots of meat?? Then you’re ready for the REMNANT MEN’S RETREAT, May 30-June 1 at Rough Acres Ranch! Only $135 – pre-register by Sunday, May 11 to get the T-shirt for only $10. Just fill out the form below to let us know you are coming. If you are buying a shirt, please check the size you wear. Also, please indicate whether you will be paying by cash or check. If multiple people from your family are coming, please fill out a form for each person.…
- [Heroes](https://remnantchurchiv.com/heroes/): “Heroes” takes a fresh look at some of the Old Testament heroes of the faith, and shows how the courage, faith, and grit of these great men and women of God still inspires us today. “Hall Of Heroes” Sunday, January 12, 2014 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: “Hall of Heroes” “Man On Fire” Sunday, January 19, 2014 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: “Man On Fire” “Stand” Sunday, January 26, 2014 Pastor Frank Garcia mp3 audio: “Stand” “Chosen” Sunday, February 2, 2014 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: “Chosen” “The Hero Inside” Sunday, February 9, 2014 Pastor Frank Garcia mp3 audio: “The Hero Inside”…
- [God's Big Gamble](https://remnantchurchiv.com/gods-big-gamble/): Let’s face it, the arrival of Christ was not done the way most of us would have done it. The King of Kings should be born in a palace, not a manger. The first people to hear the news should be aristocrats, not smelly shepherds. Well, God doesn’t think like we do. Instead of all of the pomp, God took what we would consider a gamble and totally twisted things up! Join us as we discover God’s Big Gamble… “Deal Me In” Sunday, December 1, 2013, Pastor Frank Garcia mp3 audio: “Deal Me In” “Full House” Sunday, December 8, 2013, Pastor…
- [Connect](https://remnantchurchiv.com/connect/): We all know we should pray, but it is often the most neglected and misunderstood part of a Christian’s life. Join Remnant as we discover the ways to “Connect” with God through prayer. Wired For Connection Sunday, September 1, 2013, Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: “Wired For Connection”  Losing The Connection Sunday, September 8, 2013, Pastor Frank Garcia mp3 audio: Losing The Connection Connecting With Peace Sunday, September 15, 2013, Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: Connecting With Peace Formula For Connection Sunday, September 22, 2013, Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: Formula For Connection Building The Connection with God Sunday, September 29, 2013, Pastor…
- [Padre Game](https://remnantchurchiv.com/padre-game/): Remnant is going out to the ball game–Saturday, Sept 21, Padres vs. Dodgers! Tickets are $33.50 w/ meal voucher included! Space is limited, so don’t wait to get your tickets!
- [Remnant Fantasy Football](https://remnantchurchiv.com/fantasy-football/): It’s free! Win bragging rights! Pummel your friends! Sign up now! https://fantasy.nfl.com/league/6330893 The password is gobears
- [Location Change](https://remnantchurchiv.com/location-change/): Due to A/C issues at Ben Hulse, Remnant will meet at Frank Wright Middle School in Imperial this Sunday. Frank Wright is located at 885 N Imperial Ave in Imperial. See you at 11AM!
- [Tough Sayings of Jesus](https://remnantchurchiv.com/tough-sayings-of-jesus/): Jesus said some pretty tough things while he was on the earth: “If your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off…” “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood…” “Turn the other cheek…” It can be confusing and even disheartening. Join us as Remnant examines the hard sayings of Jesus and explains them and applies them to our daily lives. Buckle up, this one may be a bumpy ride… “Don’t Smack ‘Em Back” Pastor Jeremiah Vik, Sunday, January 6, 2013 mp3 audio: “Don’t Smack ‘Em Back” “Don’t Get Choked” (Poor Audio Quality) Pastor Frank Garcia, Sunday, January 13,…
- [Christian Living Series](https://remnantchurchiv.com/christian-living-series/): Remnant has always been a church where you can grow spiritually. The sermon series below are examples of our commitment to the growth of each person. “40 Days In The Word” “Boiling Point” Has your faith become lukewarm? “Connect” Discovering ways to connect with God “CPR” Sharing our faith is a matter of life and death “Elements” The building blocks of Christianity “God Of This City” Reaching your world for Christ “God’s Top Ten” A series on the Ten Commandments “Identification” The names of God and what they mean to us “Jesus In The Margins” Jesus came for everyone, even…
- [Bible Study Series](https://remnantchurchiv.com/specific-books-of-the-bible-series/): The pastors of Remnant have a great commitment to preaching God’s Word. The studies here are studies that are based on specific books or sections of the Bible. “Build” A Study in Building God’s City “Extreme Makeover: Soul Edition” A Study in James “God’s Top Ten” A Study of the Ten Commandments “Heroes” A Study of Old Testament Heroes “Live Well” A Study in Ephesians “Up The Down Escalator” A Study in Colossians “Walk The Line” A Study of Grace in Romans 40 Days in The Word
- [Home Series](https://remnantchurchiv.com/home-series/): Every year between Mother’s Day and the end of the summer, Remnant turns its attentions to the home front. These are great, practical messages for how to survive that most treacherous place of all: home. “Awkward Family” Examining the awkwardness of home, and how to deal with it “F-Bomb” Family is not a four-letter word! “Fractured Fairy Tales” What if life isn’t happily ever after? “Games We Play” When we grow up, we just play different games “Home Sweet Home” Your life may not exactly be like the sitcoms of your youth… “The Home Team” There is no”I” in home……
- [Christmas Series](https://remnantchurchiv.com/christmas-series/): At Remnant, we love Christmas! If you are looking to get in the Christmas mood, these series may help… “Christmas Conspiracy” “God’s Big Gamble” “Tinseltown Christmas” “The Nightmare of Christmas” “The X-Mas Files” “Unwrapping The Gift Of Christmas” “Vintage Christmas” “The Three Gifts” “Ugly Christmas Sweater”
- [Love Stinks](https://remnantchurchiv.com/love-stinks/): Sometimes happily ever after… isn’t. What happens when relationships don’t go as well as we had hoped? Join us as we examine relationships and how to make sure that love doesn’t stink! “Mama’s Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys” Sunday, May 12, 2013 (Mother’s Day) Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: “Mama’s Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys” “You Give Love A Bad Name” Sunday, May 19, 2013 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: “You Give Love A Bad Name” “The Man In The Mirror” Sunday, May 26, 2013 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: “The Man In The…
- [Good Friday 2023](https://remnantchurchiv.com/good-friday-2023/): Join us Good Friday for a remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice for all of us.  Supper begins at 5:30PM in the FBC Social Hall (please bring a soup, salad, or dessert). The Good Friday Worship Service begins at 6:30PM in the FBC Sanctuary with a special message from Pastor Sammy Carrillo of Centro Companerismo Cristiana. Hope to see you there!
- [Easter Weekend](https://remnantchurchiv.com/easter/): He came to bring LIFE… to rescue the LOST and not reject the BROKEN. Many saw Him as the ANSWER. Others saw Him as a THREAT. This SINLESS man was led to a sinner’s DEATH… but death could NOT BEAT him. The GRAVE could NOT HOLD him. For He came to set us FREE. DEATH DEFEATED. Join us for EASTER WEEKEND. GOOD FRIDAY – April 18, 5:30PM Supper / 6:30PM Worship RESURRECTION SUNDAY – April 20, 6:30AM Sunrise Service / 10AM Breakfast / 11AM Worship Plan to be with us Easter Sunday as we are joined by our sister church,…
- [Time Change!](https://remnantchurchiv.com/time-change/): Don’t forget to move your clocks forward one hour this Saturday night. Of course, if you forget, you’ll just be at church early this week!
- [Remnant Super Bowl Sunday!](https://remnantchurchiv.com/remnant-super-bowl-sunday/)
- [Valentines Day](https://remnantchurchiv.com/valentines-day/): It’s the men’s turn to host Valentine’s Day, and they are taking us on a trip to Italy, the land of love! Be with us on Saturday, February 16th at 6:00 PM for a romantic evening in the old country!
- [Tinseltown Christmas](https://remnantchurchiv.com/tinseltown-christmas-2/): What’s your favorite Christmas movie? “It’s A Wonderful Life”, “Elf”, “Miracle on 34th Street”, “Die Hard”? In Tinseltown Christmas we will look at our favorite Christmas movies and see what they have to say about the real meaning behind Christmas. We’ll save you the aisle seat and some popcorn. “The Santa Clause” Pastor Jerry Godsey, Sunday, December 2, 2012 mp3 audio: “The Santa Clause” “Christmas Vacation” Pastor Jeremiah Vik, Sunday, December 9, 2012 mp3 audio: “Christmas Vacation” “Home Alone” Pastor Frank Garcia, Sunday, December 17, 2012 mp3 audio: Home Alone “A Christmas Story” Pastor Jerry Godsey, Sunday, December 23, 2012 mp3 audio: A Christmas Story  
- [Take The Plunge](https://remnantchurchiv.com/take-the-plunge/): Every person is called to minister. Some will be pastors, some will be missionaries, some will be the guy who fixes the air conditioners. Where are you called? What has God gifted you to do? Join Remnant as we decide to take the plunge into ministry and see what God can do in us and through us. Spiritual Gifts Test Body Building Sunday, October 7, 2012 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: Body Building The Talker And The Walker Sunday, October  14, 2012 Pastor Frank Garcia mp3 audio: The Walker And The Talker Go, Gainesville State! Sunday, October  21, 2012 Pastor…
- [Soulfire 2012](https://remnantchurchiv.com/soulfire-2012/): Sign Your Soulfire Waiver Soulfire Winter Camp Registration 2013
- [Casa Caritas](https://remnantchurchiv.com/casa-caritas/): Remnant loves the boys and girls of Casa Caritas. They drew us this picture to tell us thanks for everything we do! Casa Caritas began as a daycare center in Mexicali and now includes an orphanage (about 70 children all together) and 2 church plants that are led by staff members of the original daycare ministry. It has been exciting to see God grow this ministry! In addition to sending financial support each month, Remnant also provides supplies for the ministry (food, cleaning supplies, school supplies), does construction projects (We built a house for the pastor of one of the church plants and helped…
- [Ugly Christmas Sweater Series](https://remnantchurchiv.com/uglychristmas/): Have you ever gotten socks and underwear for Christmas?  Sure, you may have needed them, but it wasn’t what you really wanted. In this series Remnant examines how Jesus wasn’t what people wanted, but he is definitely what they need! The Biggest Box Sunday, December 3, 2017 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: The Biggest Box Video: The Biggest Box Pink Bunny Sunday, December 10, 2017 Pastor Jerry Godsey mp3 audio: Pink Bunny Video: Pink Bunny All About Presents Sunday, December 17, 2017 Pastor Jeremiah Vik mp3 audio: All About Presents Video: All About Presents Gift Wrapped Sunday, December 24, 2017 Pastor…
- [Recorder](https://remnantchurchiv.com/recorder/): Tascam recorder instructions 2 https://remnantchurchiv.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Tascam-recorder-instructions-2.pdf  
- [Reasons Not To Come To Church](https://remnantchurchiv.com/reasons-not-to-come-to-church/): Sunday, September 16th is Back To Church Sunday nationwide. How about joining us at Remnant?
- [Deep Sea Fishing](https://remnantchurchiv.com/deep-sea-fishing/): We’re going fishing! Cost is $100 and that includes 3/4 day of fishing, all of your gear and lunch (if you can hold it down). There are only 35 spots available, so see any of the pastors, Randy Hines or Tommy Spear to sign up!
- [Water Baptism Event!](https://remnantchurchiv.com/water-baptism-event/): Ain’t no party like a Remnant party! Be with us on Saturday, August 24th from 1 PM to 4 PM at the City Pool in Imperial to celebrate with your Remnant family as they are baptized. Like always, we will have a bbq, pool time and fun. Invite your friends and family to be part of this great event! If you would like to be baptized grab one of the forms at Remnant this Sunday!
- [40 Days In The Word](https://remnantchurchiv.com/40-days-in-the-word/): 40 Days in the Word is a church-wide weekly study of six principles of the Word of God. You’ll explore the authenticity, reliability, power, comfort, and interpretation of God’s Word–but most importantly, you’ll learn how to live it out. Come along with us as we join several thousand churches around the nation for 40 Days in the Word, a journey of eternal significance, as you learn how to be not only a “hearer” of the Word, but also a “doer”! (Right click on the message title and “save target as” to save the message to your computer or just click…
- [Thanks...](https://remnantchurchiv.com/thanks-2/): Right click on the message title or icon and “save target as” to save the  message  to your computer, or just click on the message and listen now. “An Attitude Of Gratitude” Pastor Jerry Godsey,  November 7 @ Remnant Church mp3 audio file: An Attitude Of Gratitude “Thankful In The Storm” Pastor Frank Garcia,  November 14 @ Remnant Church mp3 audio file: Thankful In The Storm “Threefold Thanks” Pastor Jeremiah Vik,  November 21 @ Remnant Church mp3 audio file: Threefold Thanks “Thankful For Corn” Pastor Jerry Godsey,  November 28 @ Remnant Church mp3 audio file: Thankful For Corn  
- [Location and Times](https://remnantchurchiv.com/i-am-new/location-and-times/): Sundays 11:00 AM  715 Orange Ave El Centro, CA 92243 Click here for map and directions Small Groups meet throughout the week at various locations. Please visit the ministry table on a Sunday to find a small group near you. Thursdays 7:00 PM (Jr. & Sr. High) 715 Orange Ave El Centro, CA 92243 Click here for map and directions
- [FAQ](https://remnantchurchiv.com/i-am-new/faq/): Is Remnant affiliated with any other church or denomination? Nope.  Remnant is an independent church that was planted by some guys from very different denominational backgrounds.  For that reason, Remnant pretty much uses only one source to regulate how it operates. . . The Bible. What should I wear to a service at Remnant? Remnant is very casual.  The people that attend Remnant’s services dress comfortably in whatever they feel like.  Come as you are—unless you’re naked or in your skimpy pajamas! (Come to think of it, some people have shown up in their pajamas.)  Bottom line:  At Remnant, we don’t want…


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