Stepping out in faith…
I know, life causes us to take our eyes off God. But we’ve got to remember to return to Him daily. “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.”Joshua 3:5 We’re in a great sermon series at Milan Christian Church this month. The first sermon was from 1 Samuel 7:1. Samuel …
We all fail. No one likes to fail, but even the most successful people in history have failed. Even the best laid plans can lead to failure when we don’t consider all elements. Winston Churchill was an utter failure before he became the “Winston Churchill” we’ve all heard of. His strategic battle plan was not …
Listening to the sermons in our church often hit a chord within me which encourages me in my faith walk. Today’s sermon was about confession and repentance. It often makes us uncomfortable to admit the sins we are guilty of. The scripture for this sermon was 1 Samuel 7:1-6. In this passage, Samuel instructs the …
At the first of the year, many people make resolutions to either do something or not do something. It might be to work out regularly at the gym or to give up something, like oreos. Many people make resolutions to get back to church. Look at the parking lots of gyms and churches for the …
Have you ever been pushed out of your comfort zone? What did you do about it? I can relate to being pushed to do something I wasn’t prepared for, but certainly not on the level that Joseph and Mary were dealing with. In Matthew 2 we find the story of the Magi seeking the baby …
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: …
I look forward to Sundays. It wasn’t always like this. I used to lay in bed looking at the clock so I could sleep until the last minute. Not any more, I’m the first one at church, unlock the door, turn on the lights and soundboard. I use that quiet time to prepare my mind …
When you listen to a sermon, do you tune into the pastor’s message and really listen, maybe even take notes? Or do you gaze around the room and think about the football game you’re going to watch later, what’s for lunch, or let your mind wander? I hate to admit it, but this was often …
I know, I know. Hang with me and you’ll see what I mean. It began in the Garden. 2 The woman said to the serpent, ”We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, 3 but God did say, ‘You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the …
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Imagine that you’ve been dragged away from your country and forced to work as a slave in a foreign land. As you and your group is returning home it was like the last years were just a dream. Your God has called you home. There is much laughter and joyful singing as you recall all …
Where God Leads 