Sometimes understanding what we are reading helps us to understand what is actually written. Because of that we are going to do a bit of teaching today as well as the normal preaching. There are those passages that seem to need a little structural explanation to get a better grasp on what the original author … [Read more…]
I would like to start today’s sermon with a question. Are you beginning to feel the pressure of this Shelter in place order? As Americans, we do not like being restricted. As Christians, we obviously do not like being kept from our fellowship. And as families, we do not like being kept from the ones … [Read more…]
My prayer for us today is that would not just bounce from Sunday to Sunday without any real understanding of what God is doing , but we would be folded into the work of the Holy Spirit.
Today is a day of celebration! Amen? Today we celebrate our Risen Lord! There are may ways to say it: Happy Easter! Happy Resurrection Day! Happy Passover! Because this year is a bit different, not just because of the current pandemic situation, but also because this year Resurrection Day falls right in the middle of … [Read more…]
Our context today is in continuation of the Apostle Paul explaining the details of their salvation that took place only about 30 years prior (this very week). Paul has proven the basis of Abraham’s righteousness and now relating it to salvation in Jesus Christ.
Today we are talking about faith and some of its attributes. I once heard someone say this about the kingdom of God.. He said, every kingdom has similar elements. A King, Citizens, and currency. Hopefully, we know our King (Jesus) And we (you and me) are the citizens of the kingdom And faith is the currency of the kingdom
It is my hope that today we will begin to see more clearly the things that we all have in common, rather than the things that separate us. That under the Gospel of Jesus Christ there would be united in the church and the love of Jesus bringing us together.
My prayer today is that through God’s word we as the Body of Christ will be better equipped to live out our faith in Christ Jesus and encourage others to set aside panic and hysteria and put their faith in Jesus.
Now my prayer today is that we will begin to see our salvation with more clarity and certainty.
Watch: Signed, Sealed and Delivered There is a work in our lives that only God can do. Surrendering our lives to Jesus means that we give the Holy Spirit access into our lives to transform us into His image and to give us His character. It takes a willingness on our part to follow His … [Read more…]