Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Jacob's life is a tale woven with identity crises, sibling rivalry, and spiritual growth. He was born as the younger twin and given a name meaning "supplanter" or "heel-grabber,” foreshadowing how his life would be characterized by cunning and trickery. Jacob's journey led him through a series of family conflicts,... Continue Reading →
The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: This morning we will continue our sermon series on the life of Abraham. Last week, we continued our journey with Abraham in Genesis 18, where we witnessed a remarkable encounter between him and the Lord. In the scorching heat of the day, Abraham was sitting by the entrance of his... Continue Reading →
Abraham Pleads for Sodom
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Today, we're diving back into our series on the life of Abraham. Two weeks ago, we studied how Sarai, Abram's wife, struggled with impatience when God's promise of a son didn't seem to be coming true. In a moment of weakness, Sarai suggested that Abram should have a child through... Continue Reading →
Seven Prayers for National Day of Prayer
“Pray Fervently in Righteousness and Avail Much” is the 2023 National Day of Prayer theme, based on James 5:16. National Day of Prayer promotes seven pillars of prayer focused on the government, military, media, business, education, church, and family. A Prayer For the American Government Father God, Your word teaches us that righteousness exalts a... Continue Reading →
A Springtime Prayer
God of light and new life, as the days grow warmer and new life begins to appear around us, help us to slow down and appreciate the beauty of your creation. Let the rebirth and renewal we see around us be a constant reminder of the glorious resurrection on that first Easter Sunday. Remind us... Continue Reading →
Jesus in Gethsemane
Series Introduction: This morning we will continue our sermon series called “Journey to the Cross,” in which we will focus on some of the major events that occurred during the last week of Jesus’ earthly ministry leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection, which we will be celebrating on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. To... Continue Reading →
The Triumphant Entry
Series Introduction: If this is your first time joining us, you picked a great Sunday to come. We just finished a sermon series focused on some of the various people Jesus encountered during his earthly ministry, and we are now transitioning into a new series called “Journey to the Cross” where we will look at... Continue Reading →
A Winter Prayer
Heavenly Father, as the days grow cold help us to remember the warmth of your love. Remind us of the blessings we have; a warm home, a loving family, and good friends. Keep us mindful of those who are not so blessed. May we spread the warmth of your love to those whose hearts may... Continue Reading →
Some Thoughts on Sleeplessness
In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord;in the night my hand is stretched out without wearying;my soul refuses to be comforted.When I remember God, I moan;when I meditate, my spirit faints. SelahYou hold my eyelids open;I am so troubled that I cannot speak.Psalm 77:2-4, ESV What causes you to lose sleep? For... Continue Reading →
Books That Shaped Me in 2021
2021 was quite an eventful year for me. Somehow between buying and moving into a new house, adjusting to being a dad of newborn baby girl, and all the madness that came from helping to pastor a church through the second year of a pandemic, I still managed to get some reading done. I read... Continue Reading →
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