Taste and See God’s Purpose
Text: Matthew 5:1-13 In his translation of the Sermon on the Mount, recorded in Matthew’s Gospel, Eugene Peterson concludes the Beatitudes with these words: “Let…
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What Happened in Damascus?
Text: Acts 9:1-20 Our scripture today starts with lines drawn in the sand. Us verses them. The faithful, orthodox, Jewish leader vs. the rebellious believers…
Follow the Star: Service
Text: Mark 1:29-38, Isaiah 40:21-31 Today, as we follow the star, we hear an invitation from God to serve. Why do we serve? Is it…
Text: Mark 9:38-41 Sometimes the best thing a preacher can do is to be real and authentic. And so I’m going to confess that I’m…
You Are Family
As a child, when I feel down and skinned my knee, there was nothing I wanted more than to be held in the arms of…
Focus!
My aunt Barb was an amazing woman. She put a positive spin on everything that she experienced. She had an incredible work ethic and loved…
The Spirit of Healing
A few years ago, I was in Tampa for a church conference in a part of town that had a lot of homeless folks around….
Cries for Healing
“I alone am left. “ That was what Elijah had started to believe in his heart, as Trevor shared with our congregation last week. But…