Today is my retreat reflection. 2 words jump out to me from the retreat – surrender and love. Pastor Don talked about God’s love and our need to surrender in his earlier messages. How God bought us at a price by the blood of Jesus Christ. Therefore he owns us and we must surrender ourselves […]
Sermons
Acts 2
Discussion Questions: 1) What is the mindset behind the response recorded in v.13? 2) What is the tone of Peter’s sermon? 3) Do you think it is possible to live today like they did in the first century church (vv. 42-47)? What are some barriers? They have had too much wine. A crowd of God-fearing […]
Acts 1 – Kingdom of God
Last week we covered Acts 1. Verse for today is Acts 1:3. Q1: What are some general impressions or misconceptions about the kingdom of God? Q2: What are some things you notice about the kingdom by reading various passages in the NT? 3 questions – when did the kingdom of God begin, what is the […]
The Universal Calling of All Believers
The Great Commission I want to talk about a topic that has been on my mind off and on for many years. It’s about calling. Do you have a calling? Something that you know, this is why I was born, this is the task God wants me to complete. A perfect fit of your gifts […]
Isaiah 6 – Seeing and Hearing God
I want to start by saying that Jackie and I are thankful for all of your prayers for Elijah. He was diagnosed with a possible risk of Downs Syndrome early during the pregnancy. But those tests just indicate a greater probability of Downs but nothing is conclusive. There is a genetic test you can take […]
Isaiah 26 – Living for God’s Glory
Isaiah 26:1-15 Glory of God Wow, this wireless mic is great. I’m free to move around now. I feel like an aerobics instructor. The wonders of modern technology. I don’t feel that safe behind this podium so maybe I should move around. Thank you for praying for our family. Baby Elijah and the mom are […]