Category: Sermons

You have likely heard of “end-of-the-world” predictions; one as recent as 2015.  And if that is not enough, at least ten post apocalyptic movies were produced for 2016-2017–most, “R” rated. Actually, there was an “end-of-the-world” prediction at the time Thessalonians was written–and the church was shaken! Paul calms them (and us!): “Don’t be alarmed by…

Paul’s beautiful picture of the resurrection when Jesus returns evidently raised some questions. So Paul wrote a second letter to the Thessalonians, which we begin this week. The people in Thessalonica suffered persecution from those who were hostile toward Christianity. Paul encouraged them to endure because it gives evidence that their faith is real. God…

If you could ask Jesus questions about your life on earth, what would you ask? What would give you the greatest confidence in your faith? Would you ask about why bad things happen to good people? Would you ask what you will be doing in ten years? What would you want to know? The Thessalonians…

Sunday we celebrate Father’s Day. That celebration reminds us of the aspiration to be good fathers. We Christians have the perfect example of God as our Father: “The Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness” (Exodus 34:6). What a beautiful picture. But often the pressures of…

“Like a good neighbor, _______ ____ is there.” That is certain a recognizable slogan, but what if you inserted your name? If you woke up each morning with the intention of being a good neighbor, what a difference it might make. Even better, what if your next door neighbor began living by that slogan, too?…

Pentecost. πεντηκοστη. Fifty. The word means the festival celebrated on the 50th day after Passover. Jews from all over gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate the gift that God gave them on this day. Are you wondering what gift that was? It was the Word; the law which God gave at Mt. Sinai. On this particular…

This weekend we celebrate Memorial Day. While shopping may come to your mind, the weekend has the higher purpose of remembering. We set these traditions to help us remember the sacrifices that have been made for our country. It is a time to say thank you to someone who serves in the military, remembering that…

Just how active do you believe God is in the world? To what length does his providence go? The concept of providence is a fully packed one–does it mean God controls everything, including you? Is this a general term or specific? How much latitude do you have? For the next few weeks we enter into…