https://open.spotify.com/episode/6YE3rlzPftUD5PsoDkUUdo?si=37d3ecbc526d45c9 Here's some Presidential quotes on the topic of power: “The very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish government presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established government.” “Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.” -George Washington. Either you will … Continue reading In Pursuit of Power: Power Play for the Throne
Jesus Christ is King
Sabbatical post. Not a sermon. “So also the chief priests with the scribes mocked him to one another, saying, Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross that we may see and believe.” Those who were crucified with him also reviled him.” Mark 15:31-32 ESV This scripture is presented as a way of mocking … Continue reading Jesus Christ is King
Heartless Legalism
Two major criticisms of organized "religion" is that it's legalistic or hypocritical. In this message we'll look at how Jesus addressed these issues and how we can avoid falling into those traps, but still honor God in all we do.
Extreme Neglect
In this message we look at the earliest example of Sabbath and mans terrible track record of keeping a day of Rest. The creation story found in the book of Genesis is foundational. There we learn that God Made the Heavens and the Earth...and all that was in it. And it was Good. After he … Continue reading Extreme Neglect
Jesus in the Jail Cell
To listen to the audio recording from this message click the Podcast Player page or follow us on Spotify. Mr. Pickle goes to Prison Sometime in the late 90's to early 2000's I was at teen camp with my church youth group. Sitting in chapel service for the first time that year, I had opted … Continue reading Jesus in the Jail Cell
Restoration Business: The Bottom Line
Luke 15:18-24 Listen to the audio record on our Podcast Player or follow us on Spotify. Intro/Recap We’re in the middle of a series I’m calling “Restoration Business.” Simply put, God is in the Restoration business. He desires for us to have a restored relationship with Him. He also wants this for all of creation, … Continue reading Restoration Business: The Bottom Line
What to Do When Facing Tragedy (Joel)
Part 1 on a series from the book of Joel. To listen to the Audio recording click on the Podcast Player or listen on Spotify. Key scripture Joel 1:11-14 Despair, you farmers, wail, you vine growers;grieve for the wheat and the barley, because the harvest of the field is destroyed.12 The vine is dried up and the fig tree … Continue reading What to Do When Facing Tragedy (Joel)
Going Deeper
A look at the story of Easter from the Testimony of the Apostles and other early believers. If you'd like to listen to the record of this message, clid the Podcast Player or listen on Spotify. Introduction - New and Improved (?) Upon delivering my Easter message, which you can listen to in its entirety, … Continue reading Going Deeper
Parade with a Purpose
Palm Sunday Message from Matthew 21:1-11, with additional scriptures Zechariah 9:9-13 and Psalm 118:25-29. You can listen to the message on the Podcast Player or on Spotify. Correction: if you listen to the record you might hear I messed up the date of the parade. 1946 was the date of the WWII victory parade in … Continue reading Parade with a Purpose
Fear and Worry
Luke 12:4-12, 22-34 Listen to the Audio Recording from the Podcast Player. Last week we looked at Jesus setting a man free from being demon possessed and alongside that remembered the important pursuit of freedom for slaves in The United States and the lengths Abraham Lincoln and others in his political party pushed to pursue … Continue reading Fear and Worry
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