by admin | Mar 17, 2015 | New Testament, Pastors
“You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave...
by admin | Mar 17, 2015 | New Testament, Pastors
Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to [Jesus]. “Teacher,” they said, “we want you to do for us whatever we ask.” Mark 10:32-45 Would you even think of praying such a thing as James and John do here?!? Of course not! They are asking Jesus to give them...
by admin | Mar 16, 2015 | Old Testament, Pastors
Every high priest is selected from among men and is appointed to represent them in matters related to God… No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God… Hebrews 5:1-10 There was an old saying in politics (before women’s suffrage and before the...
by admin | Mar 16, 2015 | Old Testament, Pastors
“The time is coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will make a new covenant with the house of Judah. It will not be like the covenant I made with their forefathers… because they broke my covenant, though I was a husband to them…” Jeremiah 31:31-34 I’m constantly...
by admin | Mar 11, 2015 | Pastors
This summary report comes to you from our self-study committee. Many of you, in groups or as individuals, filled out questionnaires or discussed them in groups, and for that we thank you. After collecting the results, the self-study group met several times to assemble...
by admin | Feb 23, 2015 | Old Testament, Pastors
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning? Psalm 22:1 Are you ever depressed? The World Health Organization estimates that 350 million people are generally depressed. In some states, almost 15% of...
by admin | Feb 23, 2015 | New Testament, Pastors
On the way [Jesus] asked them, “Who do people say I am?” …”But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Mark 8:27-38 Jesus asks his disciples what other people are saying about him. Was Jesus having an “identity crisis?” We sometimes ask similar questions....
by admin | Feb 23, 2015 | New Testament, Pastors
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith… we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings…” Romans 5:1-11 You may find this song of suffering encouraging… [vimeo id=”71765067″] Last week the...
by admin | Feb 23, 2015 | Old Testament, Pastors
“You will be the father of many nations. No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham… As for Sarai you wife, you are no longer to call her Sarai; her name will be Sarah…” Gen 17:1-7, 15-16 When I was a kid, most people called me “Donny.” Of course,...
by admin | Feb 18, 2015 | Pastors
This summary report comes to you from our self-study committee. Many of you, in groups or as individuals, filled out questionnaires or discussed them in groups, and for that we thank you. After collecting the results, the self-study group met several times to assemble...
