In his booklet “Listen Up!”, Christopher Ash lays out seven ingredients for healthy sermon listening. Let’s look at each of those, along with the steps/questions he suggests for getting after…
How can I be an active recipient of a sermon? Read More »
In Isaiah 53:10, we read that “when his soul makes an offering for guilt, he shall see his offspring.” What does that mean? Also the very next chapter (Isaiah 54)
Wait, Jesus had “offspring”? Read More »
In Hebrews 13:7-17 we saw that we’re to “imitate” our leaders who spoke to us the word of life, and we’re to “obey” our leaders and “submit” to them. But
Follow the Leaders…Always? Read More »
In Hebrews 13:2 we read, “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” Yesterday’s sermon focused mostly on how that changes our perspective
Are You in the Habit of Inviting People to Church? Read More »
Lord, in a land that only wants to hear stories of personal triumph through our own inner worth, we praise you for the very countercultural gospel of the surpassing power
Prayer based on 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Read More »
Maybe it seems pedantic to even ask such a question, but if we want our whole lives to be a form of worship, how can we not ask it? 1
Is It Beneficial to Watch the Super Bowl? Read More »
At the Members’ Meeting last night, several folks suggested it might be good to have some teaching on giving. Obviously there’s a danger in pastors talking about giving; you might
If, when we confess our sins, “He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrightousness,” why is it that sometimes I can’t
Why Can’t I Bounce Back from My Sin? Read More »
Father, we thank you for the perfection of your plan to unveil salvation to the Gentiles through Paul and his ministry partners during that first century of the church! We
Prayer based on Acts 17:1-9 Read More »
Father, as I contemplate the Transfiguration, a lot of questions come to mind. How did the other disciples react to Jesus pulling aside these three? Protect me from any jealousy
Prayer based on Luke 9:28-36 Read More »