Stepping out in faith…
Bible and coffee. Image by mnplatypus from Pixabay Living in a time when we are all looking out for ourselves and just trying to get through tough times tends to turn people inward and we become self focused. But where has that gotten you so far? Today's sermon was based on Philippians 2:1-11. Paul's letter …
Behold, I am coming soon! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book. Rev 22:7 Image by tatlin from Pixabay As I mentioned in one of my earlier posts, there is disagreement as to the timing of the rapture. Some argue that the Bible doesn't even mention the rapture at …
As we begin reading in Chapter 6, we see from John's vision, Jesus (the lamb) takes the scroll from God. And he opened the first of the 7 seals. The 4 horses of the apocalypse... Image by Jeroným Pelikovský from Pixabay I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Then I …
Our Sunday morning service normally starts with music as we begin our worship service. But in this morning, there was no music, no singing. I am in the praise band and I choose to use music in my personal worship time. But as our pastor, Jon Porter, pointed out this morning, music or singing are …
Then I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals. - Rev 5:1 As we begin chapter 5, we see the one on the throne, God, holding a scroll. To open the chapter with this vision, it must be …
Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. - Matthew 28:19-20 We find ourselves living in troubling times. As long as I can remember, I've believed in God. …
After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. Rev 4:1 Image by lmaresz from Pixabay When I read this chapter, I am just in awe of this description of heaven. Jesus invites John, "Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this." Rev …
It was so good to be back in our building this morning. Of course, we were following the protocols set down by the governor, but it was so good to see many of our congregation. But in another way, it was a tough Sunday. Not everyone was there. We each have to make that call …
The Church in Philadelphia|The Loving Church The letter to the Church in Philadelphia is a church is refreshing! It begins the same as others with praise for what the church has done correctly. In Chapter 3:8, Jesus begins, "I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can …
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The Church of Sardis|The Dead Church As we begin reading in Chapter 3 of Revelation, Jesus says, "I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up!" v 1-2. This is the shortest commendation that Jesus gives any of the churches. In fact, it ends with condemnation that …
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