John 7:37-52 On the last day of the festival, the great day, while Jesus was standing there, he cried out, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me, and let the one who believes in me drink. As the scripture has said, “Out of the believer’s heart shall flow rivers of living water.” ’ Now he said this about the Spirit, which…
John 7: 14-36 About the middle of the festival Jesus went up into the temple and began to teach. The Jews were astonished at it, saying, ‘How does this man have such learning, when he has never been taught?’ Then Jesus answered them, ‘My teaching is not mine but his who sent me. Anyone who resolves to do the will of God…
Mark 5: 1-20 The Third Sunday of Lent Sermon: “Principles of Fruitful Prayer” Luke 11: 1-13 Join your friends for worship. Choose a worship service (8:00~9:30~11:00), an hour for education, and an opportunity to serve!
John 7:1-13 After this Jesus went about in Galilee. He did not wish to go about in Judea because the Jews were looking for an opportunity to kill him. Now the Jewish festival of Booths was near. So his brothers said to him, ‘Leave here and go to Judea so that your disciples also may see the works you are doing; for…
John 5:30-47 ‘I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge; and my judgement is just, because I seek to do not my own will but the will of him who sent me. ‘If I testify about myself, my testimony is not true. There is another who testifies on my behalf, and I know that his testimony to me…
John 5:19-29 The season of Lent is all about worship, commitment, study, prayer, and preparation through specific spiritual practices. As we read Scripture we discover that worship was a centerpiece priority for Jesus. However, whenever we think about worship (or encounter Jesus) we also discover a variety of opinions. Some are comfortable with certain forms of worship while others are willing to…
John 5:1-18 5:30 dinner! After this there was a festival of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate there is a pool, called in Hebrew Beth-zatha, which has five porticoes. In these lay many invalids—blind, lame, and paralysed. One man was there who had been ill for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him lying…
John 4: 43-54 When the two days were over, he went from that place to Galilee (for Jesus himself had testified that a prophet has no honour in the prophet’s own country). When he came to Galilee, the Galileans welcomed him, since they had seen all that he had done in Jerusalem at the festival; for they too had gone to the…
John 4:27-42 Here is a foundational principle that applies to every person of faith and every congregation that gathers for worship. We all stand on the shoulders of those who went before us. We are all people of history, obligation, and debt. We owe a great word of ‘hallelujah’ to those faithful disciples who paved the way, shared the faith, and nurtured…
Mark 3: 31 to Mark 4:9 The Second Sunday of Lent Sermon: “Sowing An Abundant Crop” Mark 4: 1-9 Worship with your friends at the service of your choice. Choose 8:00, 9:30 or 11:00 for worship, education, and Christian fellowship!
John 4: 1-26 Tomorrow is a day of worship. Today is a day to prepare. I pray that you will prepare by reflecting on the words of Scripture and offering yourself in an act of service today. Remember, our Circle of Love is always open so we can flow into worship before we are called to go out to serve others. Our…
John 3:22-36 Wow, is it Friday already? It is our day to fast and to uniquely present ourselves in a posture of prayer. I hope you are onboard and that you have decided the best way for you to take part in a fast. For me, it is about food but I know that does not work for everyone. I invite you…
John 3: 16-21 Here it is. John 3:16! For believers and seekers, it is the best known passage in all the New Testament. For the world, it is just a confusing image that appears from time to time at a football game. We think it is common knowledge but it is actually a well kept secret. A greater concern is the reality…
John 2:23-3:15 Lenten Meal tonight: 5:30! Our Circle of Love symbol is a bold circle with clear openings at the north, south, east and west. The center of the circle is the place where we gather to worship and fellowship as a community of faith. Outside the circle is the world where we work, live, play, go to school, and share our…
John 2: 13-22 Be sure to practice your prayer before and after your reading. Pray, “Speak to me Lord as I read your Word.” Read the passage, then give thanks and pray, “Almighty God, grant me insight for this day. Amen.” Every spiritual discipline that we share is simply a way of ordering our lives in patterns that please God and provide…