How Can I Be Kind, Merciful, Loving, and Forgiving?Genesis 45:3-15Sunday, February 20th, 2022Despite everything Joseph had been through between the time he had been sold into slavery by his own brothers and when he met with them again many years later, Joseph was not angry or vengeful toward them. Instead, through faith he recognized that God had sent him on that path for their benefit and his own. So, like Joseph, we too should trust in God's plan for us and for those around us, even when it seems we may have been wronged by them.
Give Thanks to the LORD of all CreationPsalm 24:1-4Thursday, November 25th, 2021This Thanksgiving we are reminded that God created the Earth and everything in it for us, but everything we have belongs to him. On our own we are unholy and without Christ's blood cleansing us, we would be destroyed when we stand before God. So it is out of thanks that we make offerings of the time, talents, and treasures that God has given to us.
What Should You Do When Someone Asks a Question That Uses the Bible Against Itself?Mark 10:2-16Sunday, October 10th, 2021
How Do We Serve the LORD Without Blemish?Joshua 24:1-2a,14-18Sunday, August 29th, 2021Without God's intervention we would most certainly serve false gods and idols. This is because our sinful nature causes us to not fear and love God above all things. However, when we struggle against our sinful nature and trust in Jesus for forgiveness and salvation, we are serving God.
Why Were Some of Those Working Against Christ Saved and Others Damned?Mark 3:20-35Sunday, June 13th, 2021When reading through the Bible, it may seem like God is sometimes playing favorites with those who are saved and those who are not, especially those people who at times worked against Christ. However, through several parables Jesus explains the key differences between those people, and we see how it applies to us today.