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The Power of Christ Compels You

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1SH7llGJb9OZbk0MXodOVN?si=UFAnYPFuQTeCYGowLiWYSA “16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make … Continue reading The Power of Christ Compels You

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The Long & the Short of Disciple Making

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zKs5sIvozVtz6VJDjrg6h?si=VQuJ-UwvTaiC88Q3MTsVBA The past two weeks, we’ve been diving into the topic of Missions. Missionary work throughout the world and how it fits into Christianity. In our studies, we discovered how we can be part of missionary effort: Learn about them, Care & Connect with future/present/past missionaries, support the efforts with our TIME, TALENT, and TREASURE, … Continue reading The Long & the Short of Disciple Making

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Missions: “In Your Going”

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1QGu0uJxccX6bWzketa8vx?si=RkHKzb75RuaqCfmOqImNxw How can we engage missions? By Learning more, Praying Specifically, Caring & Connecting with future/present/former missionaries, and supporting the efforts with our talents, time, and treasure. This is how we engage. And prayer especially fuels the mission. We pray His will to be done and it sets up our hearts to focus on knowing … Continue reading Missions: “In Your Going”

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The Pursuit of Power: the Power of Discernment

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZsO0TSH27djVSeGxDpOOm?si=alPCejGPRHGDRcgsF5RyJQ 1 Kings 3 Introduction Over the last couple of weeks, we've been studying 1 Kings chapter 1 & 2. In the process of this, we find ourselves looking deep into the topic POWER. It's something that we all understand at one level or another. Whether you believe you have power or believe you are … Continue reading The Pursuit of Power: the Power of Discernment

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In The Pursuit of Power: Powerful Last Words

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4NvZmgFhpRhcpVbEP5TGfD?si=8XijUKVdQx6psxVGy8cXYQ Intro - The Good, The Bad, & the Ugly Photo by u00d6mer Faruk Bener on Pexels.com King David was amazing! He tended sheep. Killed bears and lions. Took on a challenge from an enemy giant and WON! Won many battles, and served King Saul with distinction. Wrote and played music. The Bible also tells … Continue reading In The Pursuit of Power: Powerful Last Words

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In Pursuit of Power: Power Play for the Throne

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

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3 Things I Learned on Sabbatical

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kOvHuknsEqFtptPNKBvQ4?si=6ghLAuYURv-WK4Q5R_yJlQ Intro Don’t let the title of this sermon fool you. I learned more than three things while we were on sabbatical. Today I want to focus on just three of those things. Don’t worry, the rest won't go to waste, I will use those other reflections (which may be more focused on the life … Continue reading 3 Things I Learned on Sabbatical