Be Salt and Light
Sunday, February 5, 2017 Fifth Sunday After The Epiphany Year A Isaiah 58:1-9 a 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 Matthew 5:13-20 Click here for an audio only version.
Mission
You are called, Go forth
Second Sunday after Epiphany Isaiah 49:1-7 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 John 1:29-42 Click here for an audio only version.
5 Surprising Characteristics of Churches That Are Actually Reaching the Next Generation
I saw this blog post posted on my bishop’s site. After reading it, it really makes sense. Mostly, it is trusting that God is in charge and the Holy Spirit is guiding us, should we choose to respond to the Spirit Of Truth. Take a look, see what you think. http://careynieuwhof.com/2015/10/5-surprising-characteristics-of-churches-that-are-actually-reaching-the-next-generation/
The Greatest Story Ever Told
Audio Version 1 Corinthians 9:16–23 Mark 1:29–39 Sickness, not being whole, comes in all forms. Our sins, keep us from being whole, as God intended. We cannot make ourselves whole. We are a broken people in need of healing. The greatest story every told, the gospel of Jesus Christ, tells us of how to be … [Read more…]
Respond, Step out and Trust Jesus
Audio Link [youtube:http://youtu.be/lW2vcgw0pa0] 1 Kings 19:9–18 Psalm 85:8–13 Romans 10:5–15 Matthew 14:22–33 Our God comes to us in many shapes and forms. God loves us and wants the best for us always. God loves all of humanity and wants the best for all of God’s creatures. Do you believe that God the Father loves you, … [Read more…]
Walk in the Light and Be Salt
Audio Link 1 Kings 3:5–12 Psalm 119:129–136 Romans 8:26–39 Matthew 5:13-16 Matthew 13:31-33 Matthew 13:44-52 For the last week I was engaged in a community of Christian believers. We are known as the Butterfly People. We are challenged to be a changed people, breaking out of our old-self, coming out of darkness and into the … [Read more…]
Sowers of Love to All
[youtube:http://youtu.be/Pfm3aRkcb_I] Isaiah 55:10-13 Romans 8:1-11 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Whenever I have planted a garden, I am very careful about prepping the soil, adding in fresh soil, compost and other things that will help retain moisture and provide nutrients for the seeds I am about to plant. Then I till all that together and make nice … [Read more…]
Greatest Commandment + Holy Spirit = Great Commission
Audio Link Genesis 1:1–5, Genesis 1:26-2:4a 2 Corinthians 13:11–13 Matthew 28:16–20 I have not done this before but today, I want you to pull out pens or pencils and write something on your bulletins. Write it in a place that you can see, so you can take this with you, maybe even tape it to … [Read more…]
Pentecost: Recovering Our Mission
I was able to attend service back at my home church last weekend. This was very exciting for our family. The surroundings just exhilarated us. The hair on my arms began to stand up and I got a tingle inside of me. I just knew the Spirit was there and active. Then when the songs … [Read more…]
Fear and Love
Audio Link Acts 2:14a Acts 2:36–41 Psalm 116:1–4 Psalm 116:12–19 1Peter 1:17–23 John 20:19–31 I have secrets and do not care to share them. I have had secrets that I dare not share at the time. Some secrets we have may be related to self-perception. Some related to others perception of us. Some are grounded … [Read more…]