Thankfulness is good for our hearts. Taking the time to remember our blessings, and to give thanks to God for them reminds us of what is important and how truly blessed we are. It also helps us to have a healthy outlook on ourselves and the world that we live in. Yesterday was an excellent … Continue reading Time to give thanks
Worship
Praise or Complain
Being negative is easy. Have you ever stopped to think about that? On any given day we can easily list a hundred things that have gone wrong, but recognizing that day's blessings can be a little more of a challenge. In my world of church ministry I can ask for prayer requests, critiques, or … Continue reading Praise or Complain
Worship isn’t about me
Worthy of Worship It's Not About Me Scripture Text: John 4:19-24 Introduction: Over the next few weeks we'll be talking about worship. My hope is that this will help us to identify some of our deeply held attitudes that actually hinder us from freely worshiping. As we talk through these things together I … Continue reading Worship isn’t about me
Live Free (Sermon Notes)
Rescued by Grace Live Free Scripture Text: Galatians 5 Introduction: Abused spouses often return to their abusers. Sometimes convicts will repeatedly fall back into the same patterns of criminal behavior because they actually want to go back to prison. On multiple occasions I have seen Soldiers who have complained about military life for … Continue reading Live Free (Sermon Notes)
Ministry Report (April – June 2015)
Even at my age it pays to listen to your older brother. My brother asked me a question over lunch a couple of weeks ago, and based on my answer he made what I think is an excellent suggestion. We were talking about my blog and the one that he wants to start. As … Continue reading Ministry Report (April – June 2015)
Decision Time
We make hundreds of decisions every day, sometimes without much though. What time will you get up? What will you have breakfast? Go to work, or call in and go to the beach? Speed or obey the speed limit? Tell the truth or lie? Some decisions are quick and easy: paper or plastic? Dine-in or … Continue reading Decision Time
Slow Down for Christmas
This is a message I recorded for my church. I thought I would share it here as well because it is so easy to caught up in the activity of the season and miss the real gift that started it all. Here are some suggestions for slowing down: Plan ahead so you don't over commit. … Continue reading Slow Down for Christmas
Surrender (part 2)
If you missed part 1 you can find it here. Give Up Control When we left Peter he was telling Jesus that His plan was all wrong. The plan didn't fit Peter's idea of what God should be doing so Peter pulls Jesus aside and rebukes Him. Jesus' reply pointed out what Peter … Continue reading Surrender (part 2)
Guest Post – Praying With Power by Hannah Williams
“So Peter was kept in prison but fervent prayer for him was persistently made to God by the church [assembly].” Amplified Bible The prayer that has power is the prayer offered unto God. Praying with power includes a fervent spirit and a willingness to persevere! Praying with power includes four very important elements. First, … Continue reading Guest Post – Praying With Power by Hannah Williams
Surrender (part 1)
Some choose to resist God, but Mary chose to surrender to His will. In the same way, God wants us to waive the white flag, raise our hands, and surrender ourselves to Him.
