Message in a Bottle Revelation begins with letters to 7 churches, and although the book was written in 95AD, the words could have been written to most churches today. What messages are waiting for us in this ancient book? What issues did the early churches struggle with that are far to familiar to us… Continue reading New Series- Message in a Bottle
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What?
“And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. “ Matthew 16:18 ESV 22 And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from you, Lord! This shall never happen to you.” 23 But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You… Continue reading What?
Be Dysfunctionally Functional
“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” 1 Corinthians 12:27 I will be the first to admit that Pastors can be guilty of talking all about “the church,” as a theoretical concept floating around up there. We ponder recruiting volunteers, giving, worship, all in this theoretical… Continue reading Be Dysfunctionally Functional
Deep Relationships
If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. Matthew 18:15 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 Think for a moment about the people in your life that you call friends. What… Continue reading Deep Relationships
“Good Friday?”
As a pastor Easter week is always an interesting time, preparing messages the Easter story, that I have heard since I have been a little child. As I was reading the other day and came across a passage that hit me in a new way as I was preparing for Good Friday. Jesus is… Continue reading “Good Friday?”
Check List
I am a list person. If I have a lot of things to do, or things to remember, I will make a list. For me there is something satisfying about checking a box, or crossing off a task on my list. It means you are one step closer, one less thing to do, one less… Continue reading Check List
Made You Look
“Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.” “And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” Acts 2: 41, 47 Made you look. It’s a phrase you have heard before, from someone trying to get your attention for some reason. Just… Continue reading Made You Look
Expectations
The alarm goes off, but you “accidentally” hit the snooze. A little while later, you wake up panicked and running late. You fly through the shower, grab coffee at the gas station on the way and shoot into your parking spot like a NASCAR driver. You blaze past everyone between you and your “assigned” seat… Continue reading Expectations
My hope is built…
Thursday April 1st This week we will hear a number of familiar passages, about Jesus betrayal, death, and resurrection. We have heard these stories so often that we can find ourselves glancing over them. They become common, normal passages of scripture. Turn with me to John 13 and 14. In John 13 Jesus celebrates the… Continue reading My hope is built…