When you open up the bible, what are you looking for? Some sage advice from someone long ago? Some tales of morality? Action and Adventure, pitting Good vs. Evil? There is only one main character in the Bible. This is His Story.
Then and Now – 1 Corinthians 13
Sermon Interrupted https://open.spotify.com/episode/57udbRUgvKzE2w5wZxa0wH?si=mB7Krj6fR0aKodFitnaTpg I started working on a different sermon and sermon series this week. Perhaps we will pick that up next week, but as it happens sometimes: I come back to a sermon idea, come back to my notes and it just stops gelling. I have forced themes a few times enough to know … Continue reading Then and Now – 1 Corinthians 13
Only a Servant
Prophets in all generations hold a solemn duty: relay the Word of the Lord. But what happens when a prophet shares his own advice? Might someone think it was prophecy? In this final message in the series about spotting True and False Prophets, we look once again at the "Signs of Prophet Ability" and see when the Bible says about Nathan, prophet to King David and King Solomon. I conclude this message with a timely warning about ministerial accountability and transparency, (spoiler alert: we should have it.)
A Complicated Love Story
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ZE6BjPKtCuJVK8dzNIc7o?si=e6338aab3e9b4db3 Today we’re going to be looking at the book of Hosea. That’s right before Joel and right after Daniel in your bible, but check your table of contents to get the exact page. Hosea is a fascinating and possibly confusing book. The Heart of this book and the reason it was written all has … Continue reading A Complicated Love Story
The Hope of the Remnant
Curious, have you studied the book of Micah before? I’ve only gone through it a few times, but it’s fascinating. Even if you’ve never read the entire 7 chapters, you likely know Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and … Continue reading The Hope of the Remnant
Consequences of Indifference
Have you ever seen someone being attacked, their home being broken into...and done nothing? Could you imagine doing nothing if it was your relative's home? The Book of Obadiah laws down the consequences for Edom (descendents of Esau's) indifference when Jacob (Israel) was in need. It serves as a warning for us today.
Jesus Warns
The second message in the "Signs of Prophet Ability" series. Listen on the Podcast Player https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bBhu4sovLqp8Jvv8JYmr7?si=c0fff10c81344abd WHY? Why do a teaching series on prophecy or to be more precise, on knowing true or false prophets? It's a fair question, to be sure. Many in our denomination (at least where I grew up and the ones … Continue reading Jesus Warns
Signs of Prophet Ability
Notes before Listening or Reading this message. This message is mainly a guide through how we can determine, through scripture, if a prophet is from God or not. I do tag on an application of Samuel (of 1 & 2 Samuel) however, in my presentation I made this sound like it was the center of … Continue reading Signs of Prophet Ability
The Road to Salvation
Who is God and how can I know him? https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dpVDiqmOHJlT6rUB6Wh3B?si=rZmKDqNIRTy3itHlwbzJ4g This is not my typical message. Many, if not all of those in our church are long standing Christians. We might take this for granted as we talk about things in small group, give sermons from the pulpit, or sing the songs we sing in … Continue reading The Road to Salvation
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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