Stepping out in faith…
One of my favorite Bible stories is about Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well. I've heard this in many sermons by several pastors and watched a recent episode of The Chosen that addressed this scripture from the book of John in chapter 4. Today's sermon dug a little deeper into what's going …
Jesus, whom the disciples had put their faith in had been crucified and buried. Just imagine how they felt. Fear would be a viable emotion considering what they were facing. If the Jews would kill Jesus, wouldn't they seek to kill his followers also? So they scattered and we find them hiding away behind a …
Image by Devon Breen from Pixabay What would be a temptation for you after fasting for 40 days and 40 nights? I would be famished! Food would be the first thing on my mind, I feel for sure. But this morning as we looked at the temptation of Jesus in Matthew 4, I saw it …
Start your day in the Word... As I was doing my devotional this morning, I was reminded of how easily we can leave the church for one reason or another. We've been hurt by someone in the church, the hypocrisy of so called Christians who don't act like Christians, or life gets too busy. When …
Zebra Slot Canyon, Escalante Park Photo by Ashley Swenson Where are you worshiping from this morning? In this time when it's scary just to be together, the church can be anywhere. God created some beautiful places for us to enjoy. What better way to do it than worship there? The photo above was taken by …
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. …
Joy is directly connected to your state of mind. - Jon Porter, Sermon 5/24/2020 You know sometimes when you hear a sermon, it's like the pastor wrote it just for you? He must have been reading your mind. But you know that's not possible. That's how today's sermon hit me. I know these are unprecedented …
In an imperfect world, we need to find the peace that only God provides. Image by StockSnap from Pixabay Catastrophe strikes and life falls apart. Where do we turn for guidance through the lies, the violence, racism, political bashing, and fear of the pandemic that is facing us? Lives have been lost and many are …
Don't be anxious about anything; but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding , will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 When I look at the world today, I see Satan at work. He divides …
He said, "Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some [fish]." John 21:6 What are you going back to? Why do you want to go back? Was that really working for you? All questions we need to ask ourselves as we prepare for the return to work, social …
