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…
Scripture Reading: John 2:1-12 Presidents Day Weekend Take a moment, sit back, breathe deep…now, offer this prayer: “Speak to me Lord as I read your word.” Now, read the passage. As you come to the end…pause once again, reflect on the reading, and lift this prayer: “Almighty God, grant me insight for this day. Amen.” Water into wine! We know the story…
The First Sunday of Lent Scripture Reading: Mark 2: 18-22 Sermon: “The Umbrella of Obedience” Matthew 21: 1-4 Be sure to join us for worship, fellowship, and Christian education at 8:00, 9:30 or 11:00! Your sisters and brothers in Christ will be happy to see you! You will be glad you did!
Scripture Reading: John 1:43-51 We don’t know very much about the disciple Phillip but we do know that he was a faithful follower. We know that he responded to the invitation of Jesus to “Come, follow me!” And we know that he took his faith in Jesus to the next level. He found faith in Christ and immediately went to his friend…
John 1:35-42 Yesterday we heard John say “Look!” But today we hear a different message that comes from a divine voice. It is Jesus who now says, “Come!” It is the universal call to follow. It is an invitation, a request, an expression of the desire of Christ that we would hear the call and follow in his footsteps. It is a…