The Long Thread of Redemption
In this sermon we take a look at God’s plan for redemption and how it stretches from the beginning of time through all of history and invites us to find our place in this story. Ricky begins by reflecting on the story of Noah, a man who walks faithfully with God in the midst of... Read More
Godly Contentment
God is the source of true contentment. The verses about contentment in Hebrews 13, Philippians 4, and I Timothy 6 all connect the idea of contentment with what God has to offer. Luke 10:38-42: Martha was distracted; Mary found contentment with Jesus. A contented person says, One thing is needed. Psalm 4: David found peace... Read More
Say What??
Steve introduced his sermon with three texts from the KJV that share the same punctuation. All use a colon and parentheses at the end of a phrase... that looks remarkably like a smiley face emoticon! "We don't want to be irreverent here, but this brings up a subject I'd like to talk about this morning!"... Read More
Are You Better Off Than You Were Four Years Ago?
This question was asked often during the presidential campaign. Even when things aren’t going well, Christians know God is in control and orchestrating world events. Christians are also concerned about their own hearts and their trajectory as pilgrims. Without — events out there — we believe in a bright and perfect future with Christ, but... Read More
Better to Be Wronged: Valuing Relationships Over Rights
Facing Life’s Challenges
Life is filled with challenges; what kind of person does well during a crisis? James 1 tells us that those who have faith grow through trials, but those who are double-minded cannot rely on God. Daniel is an example of James 1 applied—he faced trials and received wisdom and strength. Daniel’s hymn of praise in... Read More
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