Stepping out in faith…
One of the most famous sermons ever delivered was given by Jesus, himself. It's called the Sermon on the Mount and it contains the Beatitudes. Jesus describes his followers in this sermon. Last week we took a look at the first Beatitude. You can find that blog post here. To listen to the sermon this …
photo credit to https://unsplash.com/@everythingcaptured? I've often heard that we should worship God in Spirit and in Truth, but what does that mean? This is something that I really wanted to understand, so with some intentionality, I've done some digging to help me get a grasp on it. I actually think I've been making it a …
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven... Matt 5:3 These words are from Jesus as he teaches the disciples who climbed up the mountainside with him. Followers of Jesus, soaking in the message he shares with them who might have questioned what he meant by poor in spirit. We’re …
It seems that as I listen to the sermon each week and then reflect on it as I prepare to write this blog post, there is always something that stands out to me. Sometimes it may just be a phrase that the pastor mentioned in passing or it might be the main topic of the …
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance. From heaven the Lord looks down and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth - he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do, No king is saved by …
Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda...John 5:2 Here's the link to the sermon for 2/14/21. What follows is my take on the sermon, but I strongly suggest that you listen to the sermon and draw your own conclusion. 1 Some time later, Jesus went …
It all comes down to this: We must worship God and God alone. My take away from the sermon today, February 7, 2021, is that throughout history we have collectively been in a perpetual cycle of finding God, turning our back on him, and returning to him in repentance. It amazes me how we refuse …
There is nothing that I can do to earn the love of Jesus. He already loves me. My actions are in thanksgiving for the love that he has for me. I serve him because he loves me. We find Scripture that supports this in the story of the sinful woman who washes Jesus’ feet with …
When I was younger, I would read the Bible and not understand it. I didn't study it or discuss with anyone what the parables and passages meant. But now that I'm older and wiser (I hope), I realize the wisdom in studying with a group and in a pastor that can bring the message to …
Snow was just starting to fall as we left the house for church this morning. Image by kristamonique from Pixabay if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their …
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