The Alley Church Podcast

Dr. Scott Sutherland and Mrs. Shandel Sutherland
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There is a new little church in Quincy, California that is located in a Bowling Alley and we affectionately call it "The Alley."  We meet at 10:45 am and we are publishing these for our children 's minister and those who are vacationing. They are raw but they are real, so we hope anyone that stumbles across this the Holy Spirit will bless you.

  1. 4d ago

    1 Peter 5:1–7 - Caring for the People God Entrusts to Us

    To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

  2. Oct 18

    1 Peter 4:12-19 - Trusting God When Suffering Hurts

    (12) Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. (13) But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. (14) If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. (15) If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. (16) However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. (17) For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?  (18) And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” (19) So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. I love / hate stories about huge big semi trucks being sent via Google maps through La Porte Road in the middle of Winter. It makes me so sad for them, but that awkward laugh about tragedy. It's so bad it makes you oddly laugh? Well analogy is different but true for life…Imagine heading out on a trip with directions that promise a smooth, easy drive. Then the pavement ends, the road narrows, and every mile becomes more difficult. Before long, you wonder whether you have taken a wrong turn. But what if someone who knew the road had told you ahead of time, “There is a rough stretch coming. Stay on the road; it will lead where you need to go and it's the only way to get there”? The road would be just as rough, but you would understand it differently and although clutching the wheel, would have confidence and focus to get through this rough patch.  Some of us have quietly accepted directions for the Christian life that Jesus never gave us. He never promised you a rose garden. It is not a smooth easy life, but it is fulfilling, purposeful, exciting, peaceful, and it is the only way to go!!! Peter writes to believers who need truthful directions. These believers were discovering that following Jesus would strain relationships and often make them outsiders in their own communities. Peter does not offer them an explanation for every painful event, but that painful events are a part of everyday life on earth.

  3. Oct 11

    1 Peter 4:7-11 - Living Today In Light of Eternity

    1 Peter 4:7-11 The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. (8) Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. (9) Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. INTRODUCTION -Friends coming down I-5, be here at 5:00 Although i had not seen them in years, everything I had planned that day just got shifted. Clean, plan, rearrange. Even before they arrive, the certainty of their coming reshapes every decision we make that day. Things that seemed important when we woke up that day now don’t matter. This captures the essence of the Christian life. Jesus has promised His return, and that future hope ought to actively transform our everyday lives—influencing how we spend our time, our money, and maintain relationships.

  4. Oct 5

    1 Peter 4:1–6 - Living the Rest of Your Life for the Lor

    This message hits especially close to home for me because it ties directly into my personal story. While some of you have heard my testimony before, others may not have. I grew up in the church... Yet by my senior year of high school, my desire to attend church had completely vanished, I didn’t see the point. The reason was simple: I lacked a genuine relationship with Jesus and I just didn't understand it. I'd be happy to share more details later if anyone is interested, but after high school, I attended an intensive one-year Bible college in Montana. Two months before graduating, (catch that I was at bible school for 6 months) I committed my life to Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. Within five months, a deep passion for Jesus was ignited in my heart, which eventually led me onto the mission field. However, after enduring several years of difficult trials, that initial fire began to fade, leaving me feeling disappointed, discouraged, and depressed. Bad things kept coming to me. Ultimately, overwhelmed by hardship and pain, I strayed from obeying Jesus and began to do things my way and chose to follow the ways of the world instead. What had happened?   SCRIPTURE READING: Read 1 Peter 4:1–6 from the NIV. Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. (2) As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. (3) For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry. (4) They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you. (5) But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. (6) For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to human standards in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit. How are you preparing for the road ahead? Peter’s message in this passage is to–Prepare Your Mind according to the will of God. I thought I was doing that for those 5 years, but I was not prepared for suffering.

  5. Sep 27

    1 Peter 3:17–22 - The Victory On The Other Side Of Suffering

    Because Jesus suffered, rose, and now reigns, we can suffer for doing good without fear—our salvation is secure and everything is under His authority. We suffer spiritual attack and we suffer human hurt and we question when bad things happen … if you will to good people. YET WE HAVE HOPE! Have you ever followed a game where one team seemed destined to lose? They lagged behind on the scoreboard, the crowd fell silent, and defeat appeared inevitable. Yet in the final quarter, the closing moments, momentum swings drastically, revealing that the scoreboard hadn’t captured the true trajectory of the game.  Daily life often mirrors this dynamic. Choosing obedience can make it feel as though you are falling behind. Honesty carries a price, forgiveness can leave you exposed to further hurt, and standing firm in Christ brings rejection. From our limited viewpoint, it often appears that evil is winning and we just suffer.

  6. Sep 22

    1 PETER 3:13–17 - Mirroring the Goodness of God

    1 PETER 3:13–17 NKJV And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? (14) But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.”  (15) But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; (16) having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed. (17) For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. Vs 13 is both a fact and a rhetorical question. If you seek to do good, to be righteous, as a rule things go much better for you. If I obey the speed limit, I don’t get a ticket. If I am honest, I don’t go to jail for stealing. If I obey Biblical Principles, I am in the circle of blessing and things generally go well for me.  Next, let’s look at this word harm and the rhetorical question Peter is asking… who can harm you?

  7. Sep 16

    Special Speaker - Rylee Cooper Testimony

    Rylee Cooper is headed on a YWAM adventure and she is taking the opportunity to share her story with us.

  8. Sep 13

    1 Peter 3:10-12- THE LIFE GOD BLESSES

    Passage this morning will be  And we will start with 1 PETER 3:10–12 Last week we went through 5 qualities of a Christian: like minded, compassion for one another, we love as brothers and sisters, tenderhearted, and courteous. And today Peter supports those qualities by quoting Psalm 34. He shows us that the call to bless rather than retaliate is consistent with Jesus teaching when He gave His sermon on the mount. If we want to experience the life God intends, our faith must match with the things we say, what we do, and how we affect peace to those around us. To say it another way: It’s when our words, our thoughts and our actions align with what we believe. That is living a life of integrity. Vs 10, keep your tongue from speaking evil. The Greek is, restrain yourself. That means don’t give into it. What would cause yourself to speak evil? If you are angry or hurt because someone cheated you, took advantage of you, betrayed you, and or cancelled you publicly. These are moments for legitimate feelings that lead to anger and hurt. But what do we do with those strong emotions? What is in control? The flesh or the Spirit?  When the flesh takes over we fight back in the flesh. When we walk in the Spirit we view our wounds differently, as “light and momentary”. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms, Eph 6:12. Evil forces have banded together to hinder children of God to cause us to fight the wrong battle. And when we give into the demonic deception that people are the enemy, we fight in our flesh and fight evil with evil.

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There is a new little church in Quincy, California that is located in a Bowling Alley and we affectionately call it "The Alley."  We meet at 10:45 am and we are publishing these for our children 's minister and those who are vacationing. They are raw but they are real, so we hope anyone that stumbles across this the Holy Spirit will bless you.

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    Dr. Scott Sutherland and Mrs. Shandel Sutherland
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    170
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