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Focus: Isiah 45:1-7     Psalm 96:1-9;19-13    1 Thessalonians 1:1-10     Matthew 22:15-22 “Father, God, thank you for being here as we worship you and your son Jesus Christ. May we learn how better to follow your teachings in the words spoken and heard here today. Amen” Good morning. I am here today because I volunteered to preachContinue reading “Stewardship – More Than Money”

Reading: 1Kings 19:9-18; Psalms 85:8-13; Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33 What have we read today? These are rich verses, rich stories with much for us to learn from a variety of angles. We find stories faith, grace, forgiveness, divine assignments, and miracles. So, what did I see as important to talk about today; how do IContinue reading “Why are Christians Fearful?”

Bible Readings: Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:25-35, 37; 1 Corinthians 12:3-13; John 20:19-23 Please pray with me: Lord, thank you for being here with us. As we look to our left and as we look to our right, you are there. And your Spirit is always in our hearts and minds. May only your words beContinue reading “The Holy Spirit is Love”

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Based on Readings: Isaiah 35:10; James 5:7-10; Psalm 146:4-9; Luke 1:46-55; Matthew 11:2-11 Last week, the prophet Isaiah described a historic transition that was about to take place, not in a moment, but one taking place over some 800 years. He opened our readings talking about the coming of Jesus from the Davidic line. InContinue reading “Living in the Spirit”

Based on Readings: Acts 9:1-6, 7-20; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19 Please pray with me. Lord, we pray you join us on this journey into your word. Bless us with an understanding of what you have to say. To your glory we pray. Amen. Please close your eyes and let your mind take youContinue reading “Qualifying the Unqualified”

Based on Readings: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; Psalm 49:1-11; Luke 12:13-21; Luke 2:18-23 Please pray with me: Lord, may your words edify our minds and soothe our souls. Amen Everything we have heard this morning, from Solomon, David, the Apostle Paul, and Jesus, speaks to one, same theme – the utter futility to live for theContinue reading “Living Rich Toward God”

Based on Readings: Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1; First Corinthians 15:12-20; Luke 6:17-26 Last week, the message from Father Samuel was about a call from God, the calls of the prophet Isaiah, of St. Paul, and of the Apostle Simon Peter. All three ofthem were unqualified but willing. My takeaway can be summed up in anContinue reading “Consequences”