This was the first time I planned a grab bag episode. These are basic questions, yes, but a lot of people still need answers to them. Some of that is people who have been coming to church for years and haven’t paid attention. Others are newer to the faith and haven’t formulated responses yet.…
1 Corinthians 9:19-23 I assume most of us consider the gospel to be a blessing. The good news of Jesus Christ has saved us, set us free and redeemed us. There is rich language we use when we talk about the gospel’s work. It all incorporates how we experience the presence of God. So,…
Your faith helps you endure and your endurance strengthens your faith. Read Revelation 14:12
SERMON TITLE: Longing for Holiness BIBLICAL REFLECTION1 Peter 1:1-2, 13-16Summarize the passage by asking Who? What? When? Where? Why PERSONAL REFLECTION What does it mean to be holy? Who do you know that you consider to be holy? What about them makes you think that way? How much of a longing do you have…
Acts 4:1-12 Jesus knew his followers would defend themselves “before synagogues, rulers and authorities” (Luke 12:11). Not to worry because the Holy Spirit would teach them what to say (Luke 12:12). In Acts 4 we see that happen. Peter and John healed a man at the temple gate and people were “utterly astonished” (Acts…
No one wins the blame game. Read Matthew 7:3