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2024-09-041h 38
2024-08-301h 34
Thrive Church HonesdaleWho is Jesus (Part 1)Before we can fully understand what He has done. We must come to know who He is.
2024-08-251h 05
2024-08-051h 11Thrive Church HonesdaleChange (Part 5) The Point of Change - Pastor Tyler Drost1.) The first point of change is your viewpoint.”One Sabbath Jesus was going through the grainfields, and as his disciples walked along, they began to pick some heads of grain. The Pharisees said to him, “Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?” He answered, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need?“Mark 2:23-25 NIV2.) The second point of change is your standpoint ”Another time Jesus went into the synagogue, and a man with a shrivele...
2024-08-021h 26
Thrive Church HonesdaleChange (Part 4) - Pastor Tyler DrostThe Companion of Change
Change part IV
1.) Jesus,the true companion of change, always discerns our heart.
“Son your sins are forgiven”
”When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” Now some teachers of the law were sitting there, thinking to themselves, “Why does this fellow talk like that? He’s blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” Immediately Jesus knew in his spirit that this was what they were thinking in their hearts, and he said to them, “Why are you thinking these things?“
Mark 2:5-8 NIV
2.) Jesus the true companion of change brings freedom through His a...
2024-07-181h 29
Thrive Church HonesdaleChange (Part 3) - Pastor Tyler DrostChange (Part 3)
The place of change
1.) Where Is Your Wilderness?
”Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.“
Mark 1:35 NIV
2.) What Is Driving You?
”Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.” So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.“
Mark 1:38-39 NIV
3.) are you willing to do what you have never done?
”A man with leprosy came and knelt in front of Jesus, begging to be healed. “If you are willing, you can h...
2024-07-111h 17
Thrive Church HonesdaleChange (Part 2) - Pastor Tyler Drost1.) public declaration will always face private temptation
2.) Today is the most valuable thing you have to give.
3.) Loyalty over everything.
2024-07-041h 32
Thrive Church HonesdaleChange (Part 1) - Pastor Tyler DrostGods invitation to change
1.) God’s invitation to change starts with identification.
2.) God’s invitation to change comes with confrontation.
3.) God’s invitation to change comes with a declaration.
2024-06-2657 min
Thrive Church HonesdaleDaniel (Part 6) - Pastor Tyler Drost1.) Don’t Forget Our King has come, and He is coming back again soon.
2.) Don’t Forget to Acknowledge God.
3.) Do Not Ever Lose Hope.
4.) Don’t Forget Jesus will rule Forever.
2024-06-191h 08
Thrive Church HonesdaleDaniel (Part 5) - Pastor Tyler DrostDo Not Compromise in The Lion’s Den
1.) We need to develop a spirit of excellence.
2.) we need to develop ourselves to have trustworthy character.
3.) We need to develop Holy Habits
4.) No one is off limits from God’s love and conviction.
5.) There is a new declaration of who you are in Christ Jesus.
2024-06-141h 26
Thrive Church HonesdaleDaniel (Part 4) The Fourth Man in the Fire1.) If You Do Not Bow, You Will Not Burn!
2.) Don’t Dig Up In Doubt What You Sowed in Faith.
3.) Who is this fourth man? He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords
2024-06-061h 06
Thrive Church HonesdaleDaniel (Part 3) - Pastor Tyler DrostDaniel Part III God is Our Protector
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego their names were changed they were hebrews in captivity and they changed their names in hopes of changing their identity.
Don’t ever let the devil try to put a label on you. Don’t let him put an identity on you. You are not your mistake, you are not identified by failure. Don’t let the enemy call you something other than what God calls you.
God calls you righteous, God calls you loved, God calls you forgiven. God calls you blessed and highly favored.
1.) Pride craves to be wor...
2024-06-011h 53
Thrive Church HonesdaleDaniel (Part 2) - Pastor Tyler DrostDaniel (Part 2) - What man cannot do, our God can!
Daniel’s name translates God is my Judge
Daniel does not live for the opinions of man, he has made up his mind to only live a life pleasing to God.
If you live for the praise of man, you’ll die by their criticism.
If their praise doesn’t raise you up, their criticism can’t tear you down.
Proverbs 29:25 NLT
Daniel 2:1-3 NLT
Daniel 2:11-12 NLT
1.) What’s impossible for man is Possible for God.
What man cannot do, our God can!
Mark 10:27 TPT
When God gets involved, there is nothing that is too difficult.
Jeremiah 32:17 NKJV
When God shows up, miracles...
2024-05-241h 20
Thrive Church HonesdaleThe Book of Daniel (Part 1) - Pastor Tyler Drost1.) Purpose in your heart to live your life set apart.
2.) Natural ability can never produce God sized miracles.
3.) Wisdom is found in a relationship with the Holy Spirit.
4.) Grow Old in Faithfulness.
Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has...
2024-05-151h 49
Thrive Church HonesdaleThe End Game (Part 5)The End Game: What is Your Life?
1.) a life marked by significance is a life marked by Obedience
2.) a life marked by significance is a life marked by Service
3.) a life marked by significance is a life marked by perseverance
A mist is water particles, although you might feel dry tonight there’s enough mist in your life, when your not willing to quit it or give up it is just a matter of time!
There are seeds in your life that aren’t dead they are just dormant, the best days are ahead of us if we don’t quit o...
2024-05-131h 37
Thrive Church HonesdaleThe End Game (Part 4) - Pastor Tyler DrostThe End Gane: For the Sake of Eternity
God’s divinity in our lives is shown through our creativity together.
1.) Life is a product of personal adventure and what you do today determines where you end up tomorrow.
2.) Greatness requires temporary discomfort.
3.) Reflection turns experience into insight.
4.) What you tolerate you authorize to exist.
5.) You contain an uncommon treasure.
You are looking at your beginning but God begins with the end in mind.
You focus on your flaws while God sees your future.
We don’t live for the applause of many. We live for the applause of one to hear...
2024-04-301h 36
Thrive Church HonesdaleThe End Game (Part 3) - Pastor Tyler DrostThe End Game: The Focus of Eternity
“Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ is what will last.” - C.T. Studd
We need to focus on what matters and forget what doesn’t matter.
1.) Your focus determines your direction, and your direction determines your destination.
2.) Focus will require you to forget.
3.) Focus of eternity will cause you to fight for the faith of others.
4.) The focus of eternity calls us to forgive, forget, and focus on the future.
2024-04-251h 24
Thrive Church HonesdaleThe End Game (Part 2) - Pastor Tyler DrostEternity Part 2
The End Game: Following the Vision
1.) A “good opportunity” is the biggest distraction to a move of God.
2.) A Vision of Heaven will make us more intentional on Earth.
3.) If it feels slow in coming, climb the tower!
4.) Write the Vision.
5.) Wait for it
2024-04-171h 33
Thrive Church HonesdaleThe End Game (Part 1)"Keep The End in Mind" emphasizes the eternal perspective we should maintain in our daily lives, as inspired by 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. Thrive Church is driven by the understanding that our present actions carry eternal significance.
Understanding eschatology shapes our beliefs and actions. What we believe about the end influences our current choices. God calls us into His eternal story, with heaven as the ultimate destination for those who love Jesus.
Isaiah 66:1 reveals God's sovereignty over heaven and earth, inviting us to align our prayers with His eternal purpose. God's plan has always been to unite heaven and earth, impacting how...
2024-04-111h 23
Thrive Church HonesdaleEaster - Pastor Tyler Drost• Evidence of Jesus’ Resurrection:
• Luke 24:5-8
• Focus on His Goodness:
• 1 Peter 1:3-5
• Jesus is who He claimed to be:
• John 11:25
• Revelation 1:8
• John 6:35
• He has the power He claimed:
• John 10:17-18
• Matthew 28:18
• Romans 8:11
• He fulfilled His promises:
• Luke 24:6-7
• John 16:33
• II Corinthians 1:20
• Forgiveness through His resurrection:
• Ephesians 1:7
• 1 John 1:9
• God is with you always:
• Deuteronomy 31:8
• Isaiah 41:10
• Secure future in Christ:
• John 10:27-29
• Hebrews 12:2
2024-04-0238 min
Thrive Church HonesdaleGood Friday - Pastor Tyler DrostThis Good Friday, we reflect on Jesus' journey from suffering to triumph, a path we too may follow. Amidst life's trials, remember Jesus' endurance, finding strength in the promise of joy ahead.
In Hebrews 12:2, Jesus is portrayed as the author and perfecter of our faith, enduring the cross for the joy set before Him. This verse encapsulates the essence of Good Friday, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, there is hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Jesus' sacrifice on the cross exemplifies the divine exchange: burdens transformed into blessings, mourning into dancing. Psalm 126:5 and 30:11-12 testify to God's ability...
2024-04-021h 21
Thrive Church HonesdaleThe Humble Don’t Stumble (Part 5) - Pastor Tyler DrostPride brings destruction in your life where as humility causes great grace to come upon your life.
Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking less about yourself.
The greatest example of humility in the history of the world is our King Jesus.
Jesus is our humble King.
Matthew 21:1-11 NIV
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
1.) He came riding on a donkey.
Isaiah 53:2-5 NKJV
Jesus knew he had nothing to prove and nothing to lose. What appeared to be an average man on a donkey, is our soon coming king!
Our humble king is coming back again but not as a babe...
2024-04-022h 01
Thrive Church HonesdaleThe Humble Don’t Stumble (Part 4) - Pastor Tyler DrostPride will destroy your life but humility will build your life
Proverbs 16:18 MSG
James 4:6 TPT
John 3:30 NKJV
I Peter 5:6-7 NKJV
You have a choice to make. Are you going to embrace the test and humble yourself under the hand of God or reject the test and live in a spirit of pride?
God has already made up his mind. He wants to humble his people. You must make up your mind what you’re responsible for, you either embrace it or you reject it.
Zephaniah 2:3 NKJV
Colossians 3:12-13 NKJV
1 Peter 5:5 NLT
Matthew 18:4 NLT
1.) God commands us to be humble. The more humble we become, the more we begin to Thrive in life.
God didn’t call you to just survive, God has called you to Thrive.
The only way you can thrive in this...
2024-03-191h 22
Thrive Church HonesdaleThe Humble Don’t Stumble (Part 3) -Pastor Tyler DrostThe only way to secure your future is by waking in the power of humility.
Humility is not thinking less of yourself. It’s thinking less about yourself.
Pride is the invisible muscle of the neck that keeps the neck stiff.
Humility gives preference to God and to others rather than yourself.
Pride put self on the throne in this life. Humility puts God on the throne in this life.
The remedy for pride is to Worship and Glorify God.
James 4:6 NIV
One moment of favor is worth more than a lifetime of labor.
James 4:6-8 NIV
1.) Have Faith in God
To have Faith means we have trust in God...
2024-03-121h 51
Thrive Church HonesdaleThe Humble Don’t Stumble (Part 2) - Pastor Tyler DrostPride may let you win the battle but you will lose the war.
Matthew 23:12 ESV
The spirit of humility fights with the spirit of pride, and humility is fighting for the war of your soul, the war of your family, the war of your legacy, the war of your future.
Matthew 6:2-4 MSG
It doesn’t matter what people see on social media, God sees from heaven and what God sees, God rewards.
Humility says it doesn’t matter what man thinks, it only matters what God thinks.
The spirit of pride craves man’s praise. The spirit of humility craves the applause of heaven.
Pride lives for th...
2024-03-061h 41
Thrive Church HonesdaleThe Humble Don’t Stumble (Part 1) - Pastor Tyler DrostPride vs Humility
Your life is either going to succeed or fail based on your ability to walk in humility, rather than pride.
All throughout the scriptures we see that God blesses the humble, and opposes the prideful.
If you’re going to fulfill God’s will in your life, it is only done by walking in the spirit of humility.
I Peter 5:5-7 NKJV
When God promotes you, no man can stop it.
When God’s hand is upon your life, there is no weapon that is formed against you that will prosper.
People who try and promote themselves are always exhausted trying to...
2024-02-282h 05
Thrive Church HonesdaleLove (Part 3) Love like God - Pastor Tyler Drost1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV
If we receive God’s love, it allows us to give love.
You cannot give away that which you do not have.
We need to learn how to love from God’s love.
Hebrews 12:28-29 NKJV
The work of a believer is receiving, not achieving.
“Since you are receiving a kingdom that is unshakable”.
The world wants to shake you up God wants to stir you up.
1.) God is Faithful
Hebrew word Emeth - firmness, faithfulness, truth
sureness, reliability
stability, continuance
faithfulness, unwavering
truth
God can be trusted because He is trustworthy and Faithful.
God commits a vow and carries out His vow.
II Timothy 2:13 ...
2024-02-221h 42
Thrive Church HonesdaleLove (Part 2) - Pastor Tyler DrostThe True Vine
Your Love life will affect every area of your life.
There are more options in our time than there has ever been. but there is also more despair than there has ever been.
Where do the thoughts we think about these subjects come from?
You will never be able to live right or love right if you do not think right.
How you think about things will determine how you treat things.
Psalm 128:1-6 ESV
The greatest thing you can do for the world is to have a strong family.
The greatest thing you can do for your family is have a st...
2024-02-131h 30
Thrive Church HonesdaleSong of Songs - Pastor Tyler DrostSong of Songs: what is love?
The Song of Solomon is known as the most neglected book in the Bible.
Solomon was the third king of Israel, Saul was his grandfather, David his father.
Solomon was the wisest man that ever lived, but without applying that wisdom, it is useless.
Just because someone knows a lot does not mean they do a lot.
”The song of songs, which is Solomon’s.“
Song of Solomon 1:1 NKJV
Solomon gave his life to figuring out the meaning of Life, he was a poet and songwriter who wrote over 1,000 songs.
In Song of Solomon, we see dating, courtship...
2024-02-071h 10
Thrive Church HonesdaleHoly Spirit (Part 4) - Pastor Tyler DrostHoly Spirit Part 4
”Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.“
Ephesians 4:29-32 NIV
”Do not quench the Spirit.“
1 Thessalonians 5:19 NIV
Do not grieve and do not quench.
1.) Treat the Holy Spirit like a...
2024-01-311h 39
Thrive Church HonesdaleHoly Spirit (Part 3) - Pastor Tyler DrostHoly Spirit (Part 3) Be Filled With the Holy Spirit
One great evidence of the Holy Spirit at work in someone’s life is their passion to share their faith with others.
”But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”“
Acts 1:8 NIV
You can’t help but testify of the Goodness and the Grace of God in your life.
”Then I said, “I will not make mention of Him, Nor speak anymore in His name.” But His word was in my heart like a burn...
2024-01-231h 28
Thrive Church HonesdaleGifts of the Holy Spirit - Pastor Tyler DrostGifts of the Holy Spirit
“On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified.”
John 7:37-39 NIV
1.) The Holy Spirit is In You for You, and On You for Others
“The spirit of God is upon me because...
2024-01-091h 22
Thrive Church HonesdaleHoly Spirit - Pastor Tyler DrostHoly Spirit
“And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.” And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?” So they said, “Into John’s baptism.” Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jes...
2024-01-021h 01
Thrive Church HonesdaleA Thrill of Hope (Part 4) - Pastor Tyler DrostChristmas series
A Thrill of Hope: Jesus Has Come part 4
“That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snu...
2023-12-2945 min
Thrive Church HonesdaleA Thrill of Hope (Part 3) - Pastor Tyler DrostA Thrill of Hope: Joy
Christmas Series Part III JOY
“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.”
Luke 2:10 NIV
1.) Joy is a focus before it is a feeling
JOY is a point of view.
True Joy frees you from the need of feeling a certain way.
“fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Hebrews 12:2 NIV
He set joy before him.
Jesus didn’t fin...
2023-12-291h 04
Thrive Church HonesdaleA Thrill of Hope (Part 2) - Pastor Tyler DrostA Thrill of Hope: Peace (Part 2)
In order to find yourself on the path of peace, you have to determine the source of your stress.
A place, a pace, a problem, or a person.
Whatever you identify as the source of your stress will determine where you will seek your peace.
What is your expectation of peace?
God, not only rescues you from, but also visits you in your trouble.
God promises peace, not your preference.
It is impossible to experience peace when you are expecting perfection.
The problem is not the problem, it is not the place, it is...
2023-12-221h 46
Thrive Church HonesdaleA Thrill of Hope - Pastor Tyler DrostA Thrill of Hope
This is a very promising prophecy that Isaiah delivers to a people who have been cut down and reduced to almost nothing.
When you’re down to nothing, God is up to something. If you’ve had a banner year or a barren year, God is up to something in your life!
“A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.” Could it be that the branch Isaiah speaks of is the baby that was born in the town of Bethlehem, could it be that the eagle eyed pro...
2023-12-121h 15
Thrive Church HonesdaleIn God We Trust (Part 4) - Pastor Tyler DrostIn God We Trust (Part 4) Honor
We fear God, and we Revere God, because we Honor God.
“Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold. Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. She offers you long life in her right hand, and riches and honor in her left. She will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying. Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold he...
2023-12-061h 32
Thrive Church HonesdaleIn God We Trust (Part 3) - Pastor Tyler DrostIn God We Trust Pt. 3
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die.” The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” Now the Lord God had formed out of the ground...
2023-12-011h 24
Thrive Church HonesdaleIn God We Trust (Part 2) - Pastor Tyler DrostIn God We Trust Pt. 2
“And so the Lord says, “These people say they are mine. They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. And their worship of me is nothing but man-made rules learned by rote.”
Isaiah 29:13 NLT
God doesn’t care about lip service, he cares about heart service.
For most people, the common denominator in all their problems is them, And it’s a heart issue.
“Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains...
2023-11-261h 57
Thrive Church HonesdaleIn God We Trust (Part 1) - Pastor Tyler Drost““Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.””
Matthew 22:36-40 NIV
Money is a terrible master, but a terrific servant.
We don’t worship money, we worship God.
““No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot...
2023-11-261h 27
Thrive Church HonesdaleWhy We Worship (Part 4) - Pastor Tyler Drost“I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; The humble shall hear of it and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, And let us exalt His name together.”
Psalms 34:1-3 NKJV
“At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship and said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.” In all...
2023-11-261h 14
Thrive Church HonesdaleMade To Worship (Part 3) - Pastor Tyler DrostWhy do we worship part 3
“And they rose early in the morning and went out into the Wilderness of Tekoa; and as they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem! Believe in the Lord your God and you shall be established; believe and remain steadfast to His prophets and you shall prosper. When he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers to sing to the Lord and praise Him in their holy [priestly] garments as they went out before the army, saying, Give thanks to the Lord, for His mercy and lo...
2023-11-041h 28
Thrive Church HonesdaleMade To Worship (Part 2) - Pastor Tyler DrostMade to Worship: Why do we worship part 2
“O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land Where there is no water. So I have looked for You in the sanctuary, To see Your power and Your glory. Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, My lips shall praise You. Thus I will bless You while I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name. My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness, And my mouth shall praise Yo...
2023-11-041h 37
Thrive Church HonesdaleMade To Worship - Pastor Tyler DrostMade to Worship
“I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; The humble shall hear of it and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, And let us exalt His name together.”
Psalms 34:1-3 NKJV
There’s not just power in your praise, there is power in our praise. It’s not just “You exalt God,” It’s “Let us together exalt God.”
Worship - To recognize, honor and express worthiness of God that He is due as our Maker.
Why Do We Worship?
1.) We Worship becaus...
2023-11-041h 43
Thrive Church HonesdaleHow To Love Your Neighbor (Part 3) - Pastor Tyler DrostHow to Love Your Neighbor: Pt. 3 Brotherly Love
God calls us to bring comfort and clarity to situations and relationships that are chaotic and confusing.
Relationships can be risky but they can be rewarding.
Where there is no pollution, the heart is clean.
“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech.”
Proverbs 4:23-24 NLT
Offense will always put you in a fence.
The walls of offense:
1.) False Expectations of people
2.) Skepticism
3.) Judgement
4.) Separation
““So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? I will show you what...
2023-10-101h 22
Thrive Church HonesdaleHow To Love Your Neighbor (Part 2) - Pastor Tyler Drost1.) Dynamics in our relationships
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.””
Acts of the Apostles 1:8 NLT
Dunamis: Greek word for dynamite power, or dynamic power because of our relationship with Christ.
The first dynamic we have as a child of God is the dynamic between us and the Holy Spirit
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhear...
2023-10-041h 25
Thrive Church HonesdaleHow to Love Your Neighbor - Pastor Tyler Drostod calls us to bring comfort and clarity to situations and relationships that are chaotic and confusing.
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. You did not choose me, but I chose you and...
2023-09-291h 26
Thrive Church HonesdaleThe Journey to Discipleship (Part 5) - Pastor Tyler Drost1.) God wants you to look out for one another.
“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.”
1 Peter 5:1-3 NIV
2.) Humility looks good on you.
“In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselv...
2023-09-151h 42
Thrive Church HonesdaleThe Journey to Discipleship (Part 4) - Pastor Tyler DrostJourney to Discipleship Part 4
“But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.”
1 Peter 2:9 NLT
The enemy always tries to tell you who you are not, but God always tells you who you are in him!
1.) Live for God and not yourself
“So then, since Christ suffered physical pain, you must arm yourselves with the same attitude he had, and be ready to suffer, too. For if you h...
2023-09-151h 57
Thrive Church HonesdaleThe Journey to Discipleship (Part 3) - Pastor Tyler Drost“But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do his work and speak out for him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference he made for you—from nothing to something, from rejected to accepted. * * *”
1 Peter 2:9-10 MSG
1.) God wants you to be changed from the inside out
“Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precio...
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Thrive Church HonesdaleJesus Saves - Pastor Tyler DrostJesus Saves
“the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me. But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.”
Acts 20:23-24 NKJV
1.) Jesus came to seek and save the lost.
“for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.””
Luke 19:10 NKJV
“For John didn’t spend his time eating and drinking, and you say, ‘He’s possessed by a demon.’ The Son of Man...
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Thrive Church HonesdaleKingdom - Pastor Tyler DrostKingdom
“But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.””
Matthew 22:34-40 ESV
1.) God cares more about relationship than religious du...
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Thrive Church HonesdaleChosen - Pastor Tyler DrostChosen
“He chose David his servant and took him from the sheep pens; from tending the sheep he brought him to be the shepherd of his people Jacob, of Israel his inheritance. And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.”
Psalms 78:70-72 NIV
1.) God Chose You
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
Jeremiah 1:5 NIV
“Even then God had his eye on me. Why, when I was still in my mother’s womb he chose and called me out of sheer generosity! Now he has...
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Thrive Church HonesdaleAre You Asking the Right Questions? - Pastor Tyler Drost“Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end.”
Ecclesiastes 3:11 NLT
Why, How, What
1.) Do You Know WHY
“God means what he says. What he says goes. His powerful Word is sharp as a surgeon’s scalpel, cutting through everything, whether doubt or defense, laying us open to listen and obey. Nothing and no one can resist God’s Word. We can’t get away from it—no matter what.”
Hebrews 4:12-13 MSG
When you devote yourself to the Word of God, He deals with the moti...
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Thrive Church HonesdalePrepare Posture Propel Purpose - Pastor Tyler DrostPrepare. Posture. Propel. Produce.
““Four things on earth are small, yet they are extremely wise: Ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer; hyraxes are creatures of little power, yet they make their home in the crags; locusts have no king, yet they advance together in ranks; a lizard can be caught with the hand, yet it is found in kings’ palaces.”
Proverbs 30:24-28 NIV
The quality of the wisdom you obtain determines the quality of the decisions you make.
Your destiny and your future are moving toward you at the speed of your decisions.
What is easy to...
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Thrive Church HonesdaleThe Living Word: Protecting the Word - Pastor Tyler DrostThe Living Word: Protecting the Word
“Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t you understand this parable? How then will you understand any parable? The farmer sows the word. Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown. As soon as they hear it, Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall a...
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Thrive Church HonesdaleThe Living Word: Part 2 - Pastor Tyler Drost1.) God’s Word brings hope and healing
“For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus,”
Romans 15:4-5 ESV
The world is filled with heartbreak. God’s Word is filled with hope!
“My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; For they are life to those who fin...
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Thrive Church HonesdaleThe Living Word - Pastor Tyler Drost“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”
Joshua 1:8 NKJV
Make sure you carry out The Revelation that Moses commanded you, every bit of it. Don’t get off track, either left or right, so as to make sure you get to where you’re going. And don’t for a minute let this Book of The Revelation be out of mind. Ponder and medita...
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Thrive Church HonesdaleThe God of Celebration - Pastor Tyler DrostWe serve the God of Celebration
“A thief has only one thing in mind—he wants to steal, slaughter, and destroy. But I have come to give you everything in abundance, more than you expect —life in its fullness until you overflow!”
John 10:10 TPT 1.) People don’t celebrate because they are still entangled
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,”
Hebrews 12:1 NIV
Fear tolerated is Faith Contaminated.
2.) People don’t celebrate because their eyes are fixed on what others...
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Thrive Church HonesdaleTrain Your Mind - Pastor Tyler Drost“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”
Philippians 4:6-9 NIV
Your life i...
2023-06-1455 min
Thrive Church HonesdaleReframing Your Vision - Pastor Tyler Drost“Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.”
Hebrews 11:3 KJV
The filters you have shape how you see life
Cognitive bias: mistake in reasoning based on personal experiences or preferences
1.) Thank God for what didn’t happen
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28 KJV
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many peop...
2023-06-121h 40
Cyber Security and More with Bob GSmall Town USA – Honesdale, PAVideo - https://youtu.be/VaO94jOqKNA
Honesdale, PA is nestled in the heart of the beautiful Pocono Mountains.
Honesdale, Pennsylvania, stands as a testament to American history and progress.
If you’re curious, the next town we’ll explore is Slippery Rock, PA
2023-06-0406 min
Thrive Church HonesdaleTaking Every Thought Captive - Pastor Tyler DrostTaking Every Thought Captive
You have to take every thought captive because your life is always moving in the direction of your most dominant thoughts.
What comes into your mind comes out in your life.
1.)If you don’t control the way you think, you’ll never be able to control what you do.
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Romans 12:2 NIV
“And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts...
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Gettin' To Know The 570Gettin' to Know Mike Foschino | Owner of The Compound & Anatomy Craft Coffee in Honesdale, PAOn this episode, Frank sat down with Mike Foschino, owner of The Compound, Anatomy Craft Coffee, and Smashed Squared, all located in downtown Honesdale. We loved hearing all about how Mike went from growing up on Long Island to joining the Air Force, going through culinary school in Manhattan and Italy, and what it was that brought him to open The Compound, Anatomy, and Smashed Squared, right here in NEPA!If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, message us on Facebook!
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Thrive Church HonesdaleBreaking Strongholds - Pastor Tyler DrostBreaking Strongholds
“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 NIV
“For as a person thinks in their heart so are they.” Proverbs 23:7
What we think determines who we become.
The life we have often is a reflection of the thoughts we think.
What comes into your...
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Thrive Church HonesdaleHoly Habits: Renewing Your Mind - Pastor Tyler DrostHoly Habits: Renewing Your Mind
The Mind is a Battlefield.
Right thinking leads to right living.
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Romans 12:1-2 NIV
1.) You need a quiet mind to lead a quiet life.
“Aspire to lead a calm and peaceful lif...
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Thrive Church HonesdaleHoly Habits Part 2: The Sabbath - Pastor Tyler DrostHoly Habits: the sabbath pt 2
You don’t rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your habits.
Your consistency in your holy habits will lead to explosive growth.
Consistency breeds victory
“Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God. On that day no one in your household may do any work. This includes you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, your livestock, and any...
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Thrive Church HonesdaleHoly Habits - Pastor Tyler DrostHoly Habits
“Intensity makes for a great story, but consistency makes for great progress.”
Consistency breeds Victory
You need to build Holy habits, to live in victory.
You need quiet time because Jesus needed quiet time. You need spiritual discipline because Jesus needed spiritual discipline.
“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.”
Psalms 46:10 NLT
Yes, God loves you just as you are, but He loves you way to much to leave you the way you are.
You know you are in God’s presence when all of your problems fade away...
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Thrive Church HonesdaleAcres of Hope - Pastor Tyler DrostAcres of Hope
““And now, here’s what I’m going to do: I’m going to start all over again. I’m taking her back out into the wilderness where we had our first date, and I’ll court her. I’ll give her bouquets of roses. I’ll turn Heartbreak Valley into Acres of Hope. She’ll respond like she did as a young girl, those days when she was fresh out of Egypt.”
Hosea 2:14-15 MSG
Only God can take heartbreak valley and turn it into acres of hope.
“Unrelenting disappointment leaves you heartsick, but a sudden good break can turn life around.”
Proverbs 13...
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Thrive Church HonesdaleThe Resurrection - Pastor Tyler Drost“When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?” And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back—it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe, and they...
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Thrive Church HonesdaleFriday Faith - Pastor Tyler DrostFriday Faith
He died on Friday, it was Silent on Saturday, He Rose on Sunday.
Remember, if the worst possible thing could happen, God is still greater.
Since we have seen Sunday, we can face Friday.
“And they went out and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had seized them, and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid. [Some of the earliest manuscripts do not include 16:9–20.]”
Mark 16:8 ESV
They said nothing to anyone for they were afraid, And the earliest manuscripts stop there.
Fear stops a lot of our stories too. A lot of us stop at the tomb where our hope die...
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Thrive Church HonesdaleWhat are You Building - Pastor Tyler DrostWhat are you building?
“Do your best to come to me quickly, for Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry. I sent Tychicus to Ephesus. When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments. Alexander the metalworker did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will repay him for what he has do...
2023-04-0748 min
Thrive Church HonesdaleBuilding Relationships - Pastor Tyler Drost“I wrote you in my previous letter asking you not to associate with those who practice sexual immorality. Yet in no way was I referring to avoiding contact with unbelievers who are immoral, or greedy, or swindlers, or those who worship other gods—for that would mean you’d have to isolate yourself from the world entirely! But now I’m writing to you so that you would exclude from your fellowship anyone who calls himself a fellow believer and practices sexual immorality, or is consumed with greed, or is an idolater, or is verbally abusive or a drunkard or a swindl...
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Thrive Church HonesdaleThe Bond of Unity - Pastor Tyler DrostThe first thing God deals with is You, and then your relationships, You and then your friendships, you and then your family members.
1.) Jesus is Love
This is who He is, not what He does.
“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.”
1 John 4:8 NIV
More than the Sands of the seas are the thoughts of the Lord toward you! -Psalms 139:18
You need to get it settled in your life. Even when you can’t love yourself, God still loves you.
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one t...
2023-03-181h 02Thrive Church HonesdaleBlessed By the Blesser - Pastor Tyler Drost““Begin by being honest. Do honest people rob God? But you rob me day after day. “You ask, ‘How have we robbed you?’ “The tithe and the offering—that’s how! And now you’re under a curse—the whole lot of you—because you’re robbing me. Bring your full tithe to the Temple treasury so there will be ample provisions in my Temple. Test me in this and see if I don’t open up heaven itself to you and pour out blessings beyond your wildest dreams!”
Malachi 3:8-10 MSG
We all need to come to a place
In our relationship with God, where we begin to...
2023-03-091h 09Thrive Church HonesdaleThe Cheerful Giver - Pastor Tyler Drost“The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, And he addeth no sorrow with it.”
Proverbs 10:22 KJV
We get to give we don’t give to get.
You give for the right reason, and your motives are pure, and it positions you for the blessing of God.
The Bible never says to give a tithe to God it says to bring and return the tithe to him, you don’t give what already belongs to him, you return it to Him!
We either return the tithe to God or we rob the tithe from God.
We put our faith in action b...
2023-03-0921 minThrive Church HonesdaleThe Book of Proverbs - Pastor Tyler Drost1.) The purpose of Proverbs is wisdom, understanding, and discernment.
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.”
James 1:5-6 ESV
“Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment.”
Proverbs 4:7 NLT
2.) It all starts with the fear of the Lord
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowled...
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Thrive Church HonesdaleGet Wisdom - Pastor Tyler DrostWisdom brings great peace and great increase. “Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth. Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you; Love her, and she will keep you. Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. Exalt her, and she will promote you; She will bring you honor, when you embrace her. She will place on your head an ornament of grace; A crown of glory she will deliver to you.” Hear, my son, and receive my sayings, And the years of your...
2023-02-281h 42Thrive Church HonesdaleGod or Greed - Pastor Tyler DrostAnd I say to you, make friends for yourselves by unrighteous mammon, that when you fail, they may receive you into an everlasting home. He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much. Therefore if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? And if you have not been faithful in what is another man’s, who will give you what is your own? “No servant can serve two masters; for eith...
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Honesdale BoroughHonesdale Borough Council Meeting - 5/9/22Honesdale Borough Council
Regular Meeting: May 9, 2022
Mayor Derek Williams stated that reflecting on this past Mother’s Day, there were many amazing women in his life. He stated that serving on a male dominated body, such as this, that it should represent and reflect others that may not look like him.
Call Meeting to Order
Council President James Hamill called the regularly scheduled Borough Council meeting to order at 6:00 PM on Monday, May 9, 2022. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The in-person meeting was conducted in the second-floor meeting room of Borough Hall, 958 Ma...
2022-05-272h 40Honesdale BoroughHonesdale Borough Council Meeting - 4/25/22Honesdale Borough Council
Regular Meeting: April 25, 2022
Mayor Derek Williams introduced Deacon Matthew Lorent who offered a prayer for the gathering on the decision making, open listening and community cooperation.
Call meeting to Order
Council President James Hamill called the regularly scheduled Borough Council meeting to order at 6:01 PM on Monday, April 25, 2022. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The in-person meeting was conducted in the second-floor meeting room of Borough Hall, 958 Main Street, Honesdale, with a virtual participation option. A roll call of Councilors indicated the following were present at Borough Hall: President...
2022-05-192h 08Honesdale BoroughHonesdale Borough Council Meeting - 4/11/22Honesdale Borough Council
Regular Meeting: April 11, 2022
Mayor Derek Williams asked for a moment of silence for pedestrians Ruth Ann Malti and Josephine Crossman who died within the last 10 years in Honesdale.
Call meeting to Order
Council President James Hamill called the regularly scheduled Borough Council meeting to order at 6:00 PM on Monday, April 11, 2022. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The meeting was conducted in the second-floor meeting room of Borough Hall, 958 Main Street, Honesdale, with a virtual participation option. A roll call of Councilors indicated the following were present at Borough Hall: P...
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Honesdale BoroughHonesdale Borough Council Meeting - 3/28/22Honesdale Borough Council
Regular Meeting: March 28, 2022
Mayor Derek Williams shared quotes about how Spring is characterized in Lenape culture, namely, “Time in which the frogs begin to sing” and “Time when the shad fish return”. He mentioned that the frogs are singing in Honesdale. President Hamill stated that the first day of fishing begins April 2, 2022.
Call meeting to Order.
Council President James Hamill called the regularly scheduled Borough Council meeting to order at 6:00 PM on Monday, March 28, 2022. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The meeting was conducted in the second-floor meeting room of Borou...
2022-04-192h 28Honesdale BoroughHonesdale Borough Council Meeting - 3/14/22Honesdale Borough Council
Regular Meeting: March 14, 2022
Mayor Derek Williams asked everyone to internalize a moment of reflection prior to the meeting.
Call meeting to Order.
Council President James Hamill called the regular scheduled Borough Council meeting to order at 6:01 PM on Monday, March 14, 2022. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The meeting was conducted in the second-floor meeting room of Borough Hall, 958 Main Street, Honesdale, with a virtual participation option. A roll call of Councilors indicated the following were present at Borough Hall: President James Hamill, Vice-President Jason Newbon, David Nilsen, Michael Augello, an...
2022-04-012h 11Honesdale BoroughHonesdale Borough Council Meeting - 2/28/22Honesdale Borough Council
Regular Meeting: February 28, 2022
Mayor Derek Williams read a quote regarding democracy from Mayor Vitali Klitschko of Kyiv, Ukraine, namely "Democracy cannot defend itself. It needs the will of its citizens and the commitment of everyone."
Call meeting to Order.
Council President James Hamill called the regular scheduled Borough Council meeting to order at 6:01 PM on Monday, February 28, 2022. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The meeting was conducted in the second-floor meeting room of Borough Hall, 958 Main Street, Honesdale, with a virtual participation option. A roll call of Councilors indicated th...
2022-03-212h 04Honesdale BoroughHonesdale Borough Council Meeting - 2/14/22Honesdale Borough Council
Regular Meeting: February 14, 2022
Mayor Derek Williams asked for a moment of quiet reflection prior to the meeting.
Council President James Hamill called the regular scheduled Borough Council meeting to order at 6:00 PM on Monday, February 14, 2022. The meeting was conducted in the second-floor meeting room of Borough Hall, 958 Main Street, Honesdale. A roll call of Councilors indicated the following were present: President James Hamill, Jason Newbon, David Nilsen, Michael Augello, James Jennings, Jared Newbon, and William McAllister. In addition, the following Borough officials were in attendance: Mayor Derek Williams, Solicitor Richard Henry, S...
2022-03-082h 46Honesdale BoroughHonesdale Borough Council Meeting - 1/31/22Honesdale Borough Council
Regular Meeting: January 31, 2022
Council President James Hamill called the regular meeting of Honesdale Borough Council to order at 6 PM. The meeting was conducted as an in-person meeting with a virtual option. The meeting was held on the second floor of Borough Hall, 958 Main Street, Honesdale. Councilors attending in person were President Hamill, David Nilsen, James Jennings, Michael Augello, Jared Newbon, Jason Newbon and William McAllister. Other Borough officials attending included Mayor Derek Williams, Solicitor Richard Henry, Borough Secretary Judith Poltanis and Director of Public Works Dan Brown.
The Pledge of Allegiance...
2022-03-022h 25Honesdale BoroughHonesdale Borough Council Meeting - 1/17/22Honesdale Borough Council
Regular Meeting: January 17, 2022
Mayor Derek Williams asked for a moment of silence and reflection prior to the meeting. He stated that he will be asking a local faith leader to speak before the meeting.
Call meeting to order
Council President James Hamill called the regular meeting of Honesdale Borough Council to order at 6:01 PM. A roll call of councilors indicated the following present at Borough Hall, 958 Main Street, Honesdale: James Hamill, David Nilsen, James Jennings, Michael Augello, Jason Newbon and Jaren Newbon. Councilor William McAllister participated via the available...
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Honesdale BoroughHonesdale Borough Council Meeting - 1/3/22Welcoming a new year in Honesdale Borough and a renewed effort to work together to serve the best interests of the community, newly-sworn Mayor Derek Williams oversaw the organization of Honesdale Borough Council Monday evening which takes place every two years.
“Participating in community affairs is a big deal and makes a huge difference,” stated Mayor Williams addressing both those in attendance and the council. “There are many ways to participate. Representing, working for, engaging in, and listening to borough business are absolutely vital forces that make our neighborhoods more resilient.”
Council has two newcomers* and two retur...
2022-01-071h 29
The Creepy Side of NEPAThe Creepy Side of NEPA: Haunted Honesdale PAOn this episode of The Creepy Side of NEPA we sit down and talk with Lisa Burns member of the Greater Honesdale Partnership about their up coming ghost tour. She shares with us some of the creepy history surrounding Honesdale PA.
Do you have a creepy story that took place in Northeastern or Central PA? Do you have an idea for a topic on a future episode? Then we want to hear from you! You can contact the Creepy Side of NEPA team at ghost@wnep.com
Be sure to like us on Face...
2021-10-0716 min
PA Traveler PodcastEpisode 8 - HonesdaleKenny and Charli welcome on the "unofficial Honesdale representative" Kat (@prettylittlethings570 on IG). They discuss all of the things to see, do, and eat in this whimsical NEPA town. Honesdale has an amazing history, customs, and community and Kat tells all!
Full video of this episode (with special intro) can be found at patraveler.com
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2021-05-2757 min
Pocono Mountains PodcastHonesdale in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 4 - Learn all about Honesdale in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania known as the Birthplace of the American Railroad. The town is located along the Lackawaxen River in Wayne County. Honesdale was the location of the terminus of the D&H Canal as well as inspiration for the lyrics to "Winter Wonderland." Jim Hamill sits down with former mayor Ab Rutherford for a chat about their hometown.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the pe...
2021-03-2420 min
Journey with a Himalayan Master Swami RamaA. 3) Chapter 2) Honesdale - the organisationPart A) In Search of the Master
Section 3) Swami Rama in Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Chapter 2) Honesdale - the organisation
2020-07-2109 minJourney with a Himalayan Master Swami RamaA. 3) Chapter 1. My visit to HonesdalePart A) In Search of the Master
Section 3) Swami Rama in Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Chapter 1) My visit to Honesdale
2020-07-2108 min
Taste Test Thursday with Adam OwensSteve Bates - Honesdale Volunteer Fire Department Chief (recorded 7/12/2018)Steve Bates is the chief at Honesdale Volunteer FD, and has been a volunteer firefighter for most of his adult life. He joined Adam in July of 2018 to discuss what's involved in volunteer firefighter, how he ascended to the rank of Chief, and what goes on behind the scenes and in the aftermath of a structure fire. There is a tremendous ongoing need for new volunteers, and Steve explains the process of becoming a volunteer and how important it is for local residents to support the work that volunteer fire companies do.
2020-03-1231 minTaste Test Thursday with Adam OwensStephen Moulton - Honesdale Rotary / Himalayan InstituteStephen moved to the Honesdale area around the year 2010 after spending time in Dallas Texas and Atlanta Georgia. Stephen explains how he decided to move from big-city life to small-town rural living, and why he's never looked back. Stephen is closely affiliated with the local Rotary chapter and tells us about an upcoming fundraiser dinner featuring 50 local restaurant. He also explains why he was invited to NASA's Goddard Spaceflight Center recently. Stephen shares his family recipe for "Pucker Pie" and Adam makes Guacamole from scratch!
2019-10-2433 minTaste Test Thursday with Adam OwensDavid Ursich - Honesdale McDonald'sDavid has been General Manager at the Honesdale McDonald's for the last 5 years, and has worked there consistently since the 1980s. He joins Adam to discuss all the goings-on both in front of and behind the counter at McDonald's, and discusses the new owners and upcoming construction of a brand-new restaurant in Honesdale PA. David brings in some items from McDonald's new "Worldwide Favorites" menu, a sampling of menu items from McD's in other countries. David also brings in a homemade dessert treat that his family enjoys every Christmas. Adam brings in "Hazlenut Spread" M...
2019-06-1343 minTaste Test Thursday with Adam OwensBrian Wilken - Honesdale National BankBrian Wilken from Honesdale National Bank shares his stories with Adam. Ask Brian about on-the-spot approvals!
2019-03-2740 min