Stepping out in faith…
I’ve heard sermons on Easter Sunday about the resurrection, from Mary’s perspective, from the view of the disciples, Doubting Thomas. Our pastor took a different slant this year, which always makes me take a deeper look at it. How is it that the things that we never want to see happen can bring the greatest …
In this sermon, our pastor was looking at the verses through the eyes of Joseph. The virgin, the woman that Joseph loved and wanted to marry. To hear the news that Mary was with child and it wasn’t his, had to be devastating. The fact that the child belonged to the Holy Spirit wouldn’t have …
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Last week we learned about developing an attitude of gratitude through Luke 17:7-10. We’re continuing our study of Luke 17 this week with the verses 11-19. We have to write our own story, not anyone else’s. Our scripture covers the story of the ten lepers. Lepers weren’t allowed to be near other people. Social distancing …
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I’m sure there will be opinions all over the place on this question, but let’s keep it civil. In recent times it almost seems that people associate the term “Christian” in a negative connotation. Why is that? I think it’s because so many “Christians” are very judgmental. They may think someone doesn’t look the part. …
This sermon given by our pastor, Jon Porter, is based on Philippians 4:10-23. Paul, the writer of the letter to the church in Philippi sends this to remind the people there how much their gifts mean to him. Paul has lived in times of plenty and times of want and has learned to be content …
So, what is mature faith, you ask? It’s definitely something I haven’t reached yet, however, I pursue it daily. Yes, I slip and fall sometimes, as we all do. But let’s take a look at what Paul says about mature faith. 15All of us who are mature should take such a view of things. And …
Doubting Thomas Gets A Bad Rap This is the third sermon in this series. We’ve been looking at what’s happened since Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection and how Jesus greeted the disciples afterward. Thomas wasn’t there when Jesus first visited them, so he returns to help Thomas overcome his doubts. 26…“Peace be with you!” 27Then he …
We all have doubts and fears that we must deal with. Looking at Jesus gives us a clue as to how we should overcome them. When he comes to see the disciples after his resurrection, we find them behind a locked door. They still fear the retribution they might endure now that Jesus is not …
The red letters in my Bible are important. They are what Jesus said. As I was reading my morning devotional, God pointed these words out as I read from Luke 15. “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.”Luke 15:40 This is what Jesus said to the Pharisees when …
I’ve always attended a small church. I grew up in a small town, went to a small school, even a small college. Why? I didn’t want to be just a number. I wanted connection with my professors, wanted them to know my name and understand who I was. It’s the same with small churches. Now, …
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