Jesus helps us see things the right way. Luke 21:1-28 You can Listen to the audio recording of this message on the Podcast Player or on Spotify. Recap If you remember just a couple of Sundays ago, we finished up Luke 20. Little bit of a mini series within the full series of Luke. And … Continue reading Perspective
Staying on Message
Luke 9:1-10:20 Listen to the Audio on the podcast page. I hope as you have been following along with us during our study of the book of Luke, you’ve discovered things about God’s Word that otherwise you would have missed. I find that many times when we focus on a larger portion of scripture, we … Continue reading Staying on Message
Guess Who?
This post is a bit different. Feel free to listen to the podcast and/or read the scriptures and the notes below. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3IVyUX7UohBtDsJpwG91t0?si=bAD2hHVuQxqWYvg1keKT7w Deduction Introduction Deduction games give you a couple pieces of EVIDENCE to help you start heading in the right direction. Additional information leads you to the CORRECT answer before your opponent does the … Continue reading Guess Who?
Acing the Test
Luke 4 When I was fifteen years old, I got a little blue piece of paper and placed it in my wallet. That little piece of paper gave me the permission to operate a motor vehicle with adult supervision. That's an over-the-top way of saying, "once I got my learner's permit." How did I get … Continue reading Acing the Test
Reflecting Backward and Moving Forward
Part of the "All Things NEW" series. Listen on Spotify or our podcast player. This message today is my annual report to Viroqua Church of the Nazarene. We’re blessed to minister our neighborhood and our community. I’m grateful that we don’t minister alone. Our church is blessed to be a part of the Wisconsin District … Continue reading Reflecting Backward and Moving Forward
Compassion – Tired Eyes
Part of the "Eyes of Christ" series on Compassion. Mark 6:7-56 [Key verse Mark 6:34] Listen online Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com "I'll do it when I get around to it." "We need to find the time to..." "I just don't have the energy to..." Have you ever heard these phrases before? Have you … Continue reading Compassion – Tired Eyes
Compassion – Eyes Wide Open
Part of the Eyes of Christ series on Compassion. Podcast Page One of the defining characteristics of a Christian is Compassion. You can very well call yourself a Christian, attend church services, debate people on the internet about this, that, or the other thing. But the litmus test that even unbelievers can't deny is the … Continue reading Compassion – Eyes Wide Open
Open, Closed, and Locked Doors
Exploring the (potentially) biblical application of the phrase "When God closes a door..." Listen to the Audio Record of this message by Clicking Here. Last week we celebrated the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Now, to be fair, that is something that Christians celebrate every week and everyday. Without the Resurrection, we would not have the … Continue reading Open, Closed, and Locked Doors
In the Bible…The Bible Teaches
Do you know the difference between something being in the bible and something the bible teachers? Listen to the Audio of this message by CLICKING HERE. In the Bible, there are plenty of things that happen and plenty of things that are said. Some tell tales of people doing things, crossing the red sea, and … Continue reading In the Bible…The Bible Teaches
Fine Sounding Arguments
Colossians 1:15-23 To listen to the audio recording, CLICK HERE to listen on Spotify or use the player at the end of this post. I don’t know if you have been noticing a pattern with Paul’s writings, but I have. Many times, the sticking point to the gospel moving forward in the New Testament era … Continue reading Fine Sounding Arguments
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