Stepping out in faith…
We don’t know what we don’t know. When Columbus decided to cross the ocean to discover a new land, he didn’t know for sure what he would face. Would he face dragons or other unknown dangers? This causes anxiety or fear in us when we don’t know what the future holds. Likewise, when a pilot …
Everything! All of God’s laws are summed up in that one little word. The central core them in the Bible is love and if we focus on that, no other laws are even needed. The problem is we are more concerned about our agendas and we forget about love. Love is the answer! We try …
How in the world can a sermon be about Aretha and taxes? Well, it’s like this, paying taxes is a part of life. We can grumble all we want, but let’s look at what the scriptures say. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities not only because of possible punishment but also because …
It may seem like a strange thing to preach a sermon on, but stay with me and you’ll understand. Governments and the systems that run them are tools in the hands of God. ”For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free …
The human condition is to push until we run out. We can only go so far for so long. Wine at a wedding is a symbol of celebration, joy, abundance. When the wine is gone, the celebration is on the brink of disaster. What happens when they run out of wine and Jesus is present? …
If you’re just now joining to read this series on the life of Joseph, you might want to start at the beginning. We are at the point in our story where Joseph can hide his identity no longer. (Refer to Genesis 45:1-15) He reveals to his brothers that he is Joseph, whom they sold into …
We’re still in our Dysfunctional Family Series centered around the family of Jacob. Our focus has been on Joseph who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. We’ve talked about how Jacob’s favoritism of Joseph over the rest of his brothers fed the dysfunctionalism. I think all families have some type of dysfunction that …
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by something you were part of? You thought about it before everything or everyone else? Do you get caught up in posts you read on Facebook or other social media? Have you ever posted something that you regretted posting because you got caught up in someone else’s argument and you …
We’re in a tumultuous period of time in our current political climate. But, here’s something as believers that we need to keep in mind. First of all, we must make a noble commitment to peace. Our language must be seasoned with peace. Fighting disputes with hatred doesn’t bode well with our relationship with God. Secondly, …
We always need to be ready for the opportunities God puts before us. Joseph has been in prison in a foreign land. Despite that, he doesn’t despair, instead, his relationship with God has grown. The cupbearer and the baker have had dreams that they don’t understand. Joseph interprets them and they come true. Read last …
Where God Leads 