Aug 23, 2012 
Paul urges the Corinthian church in 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 towards a pure and sincere devotion. These are important words we must take to heart as well.
This is my sermon preached on August 19, 2012.
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No Comments In 2 Corinthians 5:12 – 6:2, Paul gives us a deep, inside look at what ministry is all about. He provides the MOTIVATION, the nature of RECONCILIATION, and the INVITATION to participate. A focus on ministry helped Paul in his suffering, and it is a good example for us as believers and followers of Jesus.
I gave this sermon on July 8, 2012.
I read this post by Nancy Guthrie and I have been challenged with the place of prayer and suffering, God’s will and our will. I am concluding it is a tension that we live with and experience in our lifetimes, as part of the “now and not yet” aspects of the kingdom. I am thankful for a stretching post that helps me grow in my prayer life.
On Sunday, Ed shared a message on “giving thanks” from Luke 17:11-19.
He focused on the one leper who was healed and gave thanks and the nine who were healed and walked away. It’s important for us to give thanks, always, for all things, even if it’s hard sometimes.
I was reminded of 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 where Paul says to rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances, because this is God’s will for us in Christ Jesus. Again, it’s hard for us to give thanks sometimes, in our flesh, but because it’s God’s will for us, and He works in us to will for his good pleasure, we are able to give thanks, even in the midst of diabetes, cancer, or hard economies. Thank God we are in process and can learn to give thanks, as he teaches and leads us. We humble ourselves to learn and acknowledge His goodness and sovereignty in giving thanks.
Ed’s application was simple = grow and learn to live in an attitude of giving thanks to God, always.
Jesus told us to pray for our spiritual health in Matthew 6:13, “Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.”
This is my sermon given on February 26.
1 Peter 2:25 For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
Jesus is our shepherd. In John 10 he is the good shepherd. In Psalm 23 he makes us lie down in green pastures and leads us in paths of righteousness, for the sake of His name. No problems is too small or big to bring to him. He is a caring and loving shepherd who knows the numbers of hairs on our head and provides for us better than lilies of the field or the birds of the air.
Do not stray from the Shepherd. Stop wandering and trying to lead yourself. Walk back under his guidance. Let him lead you through the hard times.
When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, one item He said was, “Give us this day our daily bread.” These seven words reflect on your relationship with God and what you can ask Him for.
This is my sermon from Matthew 6:11 given on February 5, 2012.
The Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6 is a radical and new way to pray. It will change your life.
This is my sermon on “Your Kingdom Come” from Matthew 6 on January 22, 2012
The second part of Jesus’ teaching on prayer, “Hallowed be your name”, is powerful and life changing.
I preached this sermon from Matthew 6:9 on January 15, 2012.
Andreas Kostenberger has given the church a valuable resource in his newest book, Excellence. It is not a topic often written about, but he provides good exegesis and application on 2 Peter 1:3-11. After a brief personal testimony, he examines the excellence of God, equating it with His holiness, then proceeds to apply His excellence to our excellence in the spheres of work, morals, and relationships. The author targets his audience as Christian scholars and those in the world of academia, but the principles are timeless and apply to believers in all areas of vocation. It is a call to excellence, based on our being children of God, who is excellent. A bibliography, notes, general and scripture index are provided for further study. Although targeted to Christian scholars, this book is well-written and motivating for all believers in all fields.
This book was provided to me by Amazon Vine at no cost for the purpose of review. I was not required to write a positive review.
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