The Necessity of Real Obedience- 2.3.19
Matthew 7:24-27 (NIV) 24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practiceis like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put…
The Vanity of Wealth – 1.27.19
Luke 12:13-21 (NIV) 13 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14 Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?”15 Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” 16 And he told them this parable: “The…
Undignified Worship – 1.20.19
Luke 7:36-50 (NIV) 36 When one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. 37 A woman in that town who lived a sinful life learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, so she came there with an alabaster jar of perfume. 38 As she stood behind him at his feet weeping,…
The Cost of Discipleship – 1.13.19
The Cost of Being a Disciple Luke 14:25-34 (NIV) 25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple. 27 And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot…
Prayer for Avoyelles House of Mercy
Prayer offered to all of those involved in the tragic accident and all the families and loved ones dealing with the pain and hurt of the loss.
Our Need for Mercy-1.6.19
Luke 18:9-14 (NIV) The Pharisee and the Tax Collector 9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable: 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray,one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not…
Jesus is the Cornerstone – 12.30.18
Ephesians 2:19-20 (NIV) 19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizenswith God’s people and also members of his household, 20 built on the foundationof the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.
Faith like Joseph – 12.23.18
Sermon: Faith like Joseph – 12.23.18 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about[a]: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet[b] did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to…
Sharing the Incarnation – 12.9.18
Sharing the Incarnation – 12.9.18 John 1:1-14 (NIV) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the…
Two Reasons to Treat Other People Well – 12.2.18
Two Reasons to Treat Other People Well – 12.2.18 Philippians 2:1-11 (NIV) Imitating Christ’s Humility 2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my…
Life and the Gospel – 11.25.18
Life and the Gospel – 11.25.18 Titus 3:1-8 (NIV) 3 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, 2 to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone. 3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures.…
The Evangelistic Life – 11.11.18
The Evangelistic Life – 11.11.18 Titus 2 (NIV) 2 You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine. 2 Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith,in love and in endurance. 3 Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what…
The Importance of Good Theology – 11.4.18
The Importance of Good Theology – 11.4.18 Titus 1:10-16 (NIV) 10 For there are many rebellious people, full of meaningless talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision group. 11 They must be silenced, because they are disrupting whole households by teaching things they ought not…
A Biblical Standard for Church Leadership – 10.28.18
A Biblical Standard for Church Leadership – 10.28.18 Titus 1:5-9 New International Version (NIV) 5 The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint[a] elders in every town, as I directed you. 6 An elder must be blameless, faithful to his…
The Mark of True Christianity – 10.21.18
The Mark of True Christianity – 10.21.18 John 13:34-35 (NIV) 34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.