Growing Deeper Into the Soil of God's Word to Bear Fruit For His Kingdom
We need to know what something is and what it is for before we will know what to do with it. I recently received a pair of calipers in the mail. A family member was going through some of grandpa’s old tools and sent pictures around to the family seeing if anyone wanted anything. I... Continue Reading →
This is the second video in a series exploring why God gave us the Bible. https://youtu.be/QPWial4EJQQ Discussion Questions: Describe a time where you had difficulty seeing something and then it later became clear. How might thinking of the Bible as like a pair of glasses change how we approach or how we share it with others? Describe... Continue Reading →
This morning at Bethel, I preached on Matthew 5:1-16 as part of our sermon series on Discipleship, "No Turning Back." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLMqvXcYNKk For more worship videos, you can subscribe to the church's channel.
This is the first video in a seven part series exploring why God gave us the Bible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-wjMxx7Ozw Discussion Questions: Explain the difference between knowing someone and knowing about someone. Why is this difference important when we consider that the Bible was given so we would know God?What could you know about God through creation?... Continue Reading →
VIDEO 1: Why did God give us Holy Scripture? Explain the difference between knowing someone and knowing about someone. Why is this difference important when we consider that the Bible was given so we would know God?What could you know about God through creation? How does Scripture correct or clarify this knowledge? What does the... Continue Reading →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsRIE8_LHkk This morning I preached on Luke 9:57-62 in a sermon entitled, "Three Encounters on the Road" as part of our Lenten Sermon series on discipleship, "No Turning Back." If you want to learn more about our church, check out our website, subscribe to our channel, or join us on Sunday Morning at 10:00 AM... Continue Reading →
I have often heard the joke, “The most useless thing I bought this year was a 2020 planner.” We have all had to throw out plans and make new ones this year. As I looked back on my goals for 2020, I had to do the same. Multiple goals were not met. Several were changed... Continue Reading →
Immanuel, as we wait for your return,help us see your glory and lovethrough the reading and preaching of your Word. We pray in your name. Amen. In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph,... Continue Reading →
Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son. Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy to her and they rejoiced with her. On the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to name him Zechariah after his father. But... Continue Reading →
Children’s Story I’d like to invite the children forward at this time. Christmas is coming soon. Last week, we talked about two people, a priest and his wife, who were very old. Does anyone remember their names? (Zechariah and Elizabeth) They wanted a baby, but they also were waiting for God to come and save... Continue Reading →
