2 Chronicles 15-20 Introduction If you'll remember, last time we looked at King Asa and we were left with a bit of a cliffhanger...that had peace for 35 years. This implies the peace will end at that point. Asa Doubles Down We return to Asa's story from last week. He made a great religious reform, … Continue reading Story Book Ending
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)
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
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
Christ-Likeness
For the believers to endure the persecution that comes with the blessing of being partners in Christ, they must actually be in Christ. How does one show that they are in christ? Living Christ-like lives. So Paul gives the Philippians a summary of the nature and person of Christ. Humility followed by exaltation is the pattern set before us in Jesus. With that in mind, Paul follows up with practical application - 2:14-15 No Grumbling, No Complaining. So you may be blameless. Blameless of pursuing the gospel for selfish ambition (1:17). Paul is telling them to get along in ministry. Fast forward to 4:1-3 to show a more direct application of all that Paul instructs in Philippians.
Perishable Commodity
Ever bought food from a store and if left uneaten or unpreserved, it goes bad? The word for that is "perishing." In this post, I share a grocer's perspective on the biblical (and natural) concept of perishing and also what that biblical truth should motivate us to do.
Two Words
In this post, we will look at Ephesians 2. This chapter talks much about life before Christ and after Christ. Perhaps you can relate to one of those stories...
Under Pressure
Father Knows Best. The writer of Proverbs 4 gives instructions to his sons. We can find out what we are truly made of, or rather what we've absorbed when we are put under pressure.
Trusting in God & The Folly of Fear
The Lord's Prayer. This prayer pattern that Jesus gives his disciples and down through the ages, gives to us through the reading of his Word, it is something that King Ahaz was missing. It wasn’t and isn’t just a religious chore, but rather a reflection of a clear relationship between a person and God.
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