Stepping out in faith…
What makes Christmas so special? When I think about the decorations on the trees and the lights that create such a glow, I see the happiness reflected, but it’s only temporary. Pastor Jon Porter brought us a message on 12/22/24 from 1 John 4;7-12 and John 3:16 that shows us the love that is meant …
This post is my take on Jon Porter’s sermon on 11/3/24 at Milan Christian Church. As Christians, we need to be the hands and feet of God. Part of doing that is trying to understand them. Son of man, say to the house of Israel, ‘This is what you are saying: “Our offenses and sins …
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 …
Paul continues in his letter to Titus to impress the importance to avoid controversy until you can't. Walk away when you can. "Not my circus, not my monkeys." Drama is everywhere in our everyday lives. For example; weather forecasting, the economy, crime, work drama, and school. We can't hide completely from drama, it's a magnet. …
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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Listen to this podcast on our responsibilities of furthering the Gospel. So, how do we stay on our mission to further the Kingdom? That is the directive we’ve been given. Paul gives the instructions to the Colossians. 2Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a …
Listen to the podcast to hear the sermon. Peace, love, and gratitude isn’t always the feeling that people get when they walk into a church or even think about their experiences in church. Hurt people, hurt people and just like the rest of the world, the church has hurt people. The Church doesn’t hurt people. …
Listen to this sermon at this link. Have you ever tried to be someone that you aren’t? Putting on an act to hide your true character? I’m not sure if people really know what a Christian acts like any more because so many people claim to be Christians, but don’t act like Christ. In Colossians …
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How deep is your relationship with the Lord? Are you strong in your faith? Are you growing? These are questions we need to explore. When the Church was first established, there were outside forces that confused and deceived the young Christians. Looking at Paul’s letter to the church at Colosse, we see that many of …
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