As I approached this Advent season, I thought about the one thing that seems to be common among most Americans. That is the purchase of gifts. The day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday, has become just as popular as any day of the year. A week or so ago, I read that thereContinue reading “God’s Gift to Us”
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Giving Thanks, Regardless
The following message is based on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 and addresses why we should be grateful. It was shared on November 19, 2013. What are you thankful for? Being grateful is a state of mind. The story of Jesus healing the ten leprous men in Luke 17 has compelled me to give thanks to GodContinue reading “Giving Thanks, Regardless”
Empowerment for Purpose
The following message is based on Acts 1:1-11 and addresses the source of the Christian’s power as witnesses for Christ in the world, which is the Holy Spirit. It was shared on November 17, 2013 Recently, I read of a most strange religious movement sweeping the country, or so the article led you to believe.Continue reading “Empowerment for Purpose”
Passing the Mantle
The following message is based on 2 Kings 2:1-14 and covers Elijah’s departure from Elisha, and the passing of leadership. It was delivered on November 3, 2013. Change is never easy. But oftentimes, it is good. Transition is a challenge, but it can be an occasion of growth. We are reluctant to experience change. SometimesContinue reading “Passing the Mantle”
What Comes Around…
The following message is based on 1 Kings 21:1-25, and was given on Reformation Sunday, October 27, 2013. Have you ever felt that justice needed to be served? There’s something in us that desires fairness. And our thirst for the right comes to the forefront when we read of stories like Colleen Ritzer, the 24Continue reading “What Comes Around…”
The Difference Between Famine and Feast
The following message is taken from 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, and addresses the Lord’s Supper, otherwise known as communion. The Lord’s Supper is a meal, reminding us of Jesus’ sacrifice and spurring our devotion to Him. It was preached on October 6, 2013, World Communion Sunday. A few years ago, our family and some guests traveledContinue reading “The Difference Between Famine and Feast”
Where Does Milk Come From?
The following message is taken from 1 Kings 17 and tells how wonderful of a provider the God of the Bible is. It was given on September 15, 2013 Where do our blessings come from? Do we stop and think of God’s activity in our lives? Can we attribute all that we have as comingContinue reading “Where Does Milk Come From?”
Ministry that is Messy
The following message is taken from 1 Kings 16:25-33 and introduces the life and ministry setting of one of the greatest Old Testament prophets, Elijah. It was given on September 8, 2013. I trust that you have had a good summer. I certainly did. Many of you knew that I was on sabbatical, a wonderfulContinue reading “Ministry that is Messy”
A Picture that Never Fades
The following message is based on Romans 6:1-11 and presents the subject of baptism, which is a sacred picture, offered by the church, of ritual cleansing from sin. It was preached on June 2, 2013, on the occasion of baptizing six young people and receiving them into membership. Pictures are representations of memories or special events. WeContinue reading “A Picture that Never Fades”
How are You Spending the Summer?
The following message deals with that which Christians must remember, the basics of our faith found in the Apostles’ Creed, The Ten Commandments and the Lord’s Prayer. It was preached on Memorial Day, May 26, 2013 This weekend marks a highly anticipated time in the life of Americans, the Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day is aContinue reading “How are You Spending the Summer?”
Central to Life 