Luke 1:5-25 {Prayer} We started our Advent sermon series last Sunday by diving into Jesus’ family tree found in Matthew 1. In seeing how messed up Jesus’ family tree was, we learned that no person is ever too messed up, too broken, or too lost to be connected to Jesus’ family tree. Jesus…
Matthew 1:1-17 {Prayer} Think back to when you were a child … what did you cherish most about your family? As you aged, did you ever dig deeper into your family tree? If you did … what did you find out? Are there any persons, problems, or patterns that surprised you? …
Malachi 4:1-6 {Prayer} Last week when my family headed to Nebraska to celebrate my previous congregation’s 100th Anniversary, I saw on an offramp a semitruck. We’ve all seen them there, right? They will sometimes line the offramp as drivers take a moment to rest. But here’s the thing … this semitruck wasn’t…
Revelation 7:9-17 {Prayer} You know those mornings where you are running behind and nothing seems to be going your way? If you have or had kids, you know exactly what I mean. You’re so busy taking care of them, getting their breakfast, checking homework, telling them for the fifth time to get their…
Mark 1:35-39 {Prayer} Tuesday morning of this past week I had an appointment in Mt. Vernon that ended about noon. Hungry and being that time for lunch, I decided to stop by one of my favorite places … Panda Express. I thoroughly enjoyed my lo mein, teriyaki chicken, and my orange chicken. Following…
Hebrews 10:19-25 {Prayer} Today is a day with all sorts of things going on. We have the blessing of the Bibles and Catechisms. Even though some are back in school, we have the blessing of the backpacks. In the late service we will have the recognition and blessing of our Sunday School volunteers,…
Genesis 18:23-33 {Prayer} “All for one, and one for all.” Anyone know where that phrase was made popular? … The Three Musketeers. The full quote is “Never fear quarrels, but seek hazardous adventures. All for one, and one for all. All for one and one for all, united we stand divided we fall.”…
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 {Prayer} Approaching a closed door, there is usually a little sense of hesitation. Do I try to open it? Do I knock? Will I be disturbing someone? Are they trying to hide something? Contrast the closed-door hesitation with that of an open door. Standing before an open door there…
1 Kings 19:9b-21 {Prayer} Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or just someone asking a question, you expect a clear, concise, and confident answer. You don’t want to hear “I don’t know.” You don’t want a mumble or a whisper. You want a clear, concise, and confident answer. As individuals, we expect the…
Luke 8:26-39 {Prayer} A couple of weeks ago we entered into the longest season of the church year, Pentecost. Pentecost is about bringing to life. On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples and brought to life in them the ability to speak other languages but also the courage…