Stepping out in faith…
Joseph and Mary went through hard times while she was with child. They had to go to the homeland of Joseph because of the census required. They were on a long journey on a path they weren’t anticipating. “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call …
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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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This post covers our sermon from 10/29/23. This was not an easy sermon for our pastor. It can’t be easy to talk about a future that has so much hate and destruction. But is it so much different than the world we live in today? There have always been times like the ones described in …
You’ve seen those pixelated images that seem to be one thing, but when you focus on it for a while, it turns into something entirely different. The image becomes clear when you stay focused and not interrupted. Do you think that’s how it was for many when Jesus began his ministry? They expected him to …
Stuck in the middle
Listen to this sermon this blog post is in response to here. This was the title for our sermon this past Sunday. I knew the song, Revolution by the Beatles, but in listening to it again I could definitely see how it went with this sermon and how it related to what Paul was saying …
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 …
Names carry good and bad connotations. Someone can know of you, and not really “know”you. Identity is something we all strive for. To listen to the sermon, click here. What about the name Mary Magdalene? Does that bring a certain connotation to mind? We may read things or hear people talk about someone that aren’t …
In his letter to the Philippians, Paul talks to them about Timothy who has been such a big help to Paul. 19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. 20 I have no one else like him, who …
Every week I sit down and write a blog post about my pastor’s sermon. I’m going to do it a little differently today. I’m going to give you the scripture reference and then give you just a few things that I took away from the sermon. 4Each of you should look not only to your …
Where God Leads 