November 16, 2025
This passage in Isaiah pictures the ultimate fulfillment of the Kingdom of God. This is the paradise of God. Perhaps John Milton had it right when he wrote Paradise Regained after Paradise Lost. Isaiah is picturing Paradise Regained or Paradise Restored. Obviously, all these images portrayed are incomplete or unfulfilled because we do live in… Read More »
November 2, 2025
We come on this special Sunday to remember those loved ones who, in the words of the poem High Flight, have slipped the surly bonds of earth. Those who have finished their course of faith and now rest from their labors. I entitled the sermon after the great hymn which Christians have sung since 1864.… Read More »
October 26, 2025
Last month, the message centered around “Being Changed into His Image”. and that we’re Christians under construction with the Holy Spirit as the Superintendent of Construction. The model life of that construction is Jesus Himself; being transformed into His likeness and image! And to love like He loved! It’s important to remember that the Holy… Read More »
October 19, 2025
I read the larger context of this passage because it is so important to understand what Jesus is teaching us about what is known as his call to discipleship. I am going to focus on the 3 things that Jesus referenced in this call. Deny Yourself. Take up Your Cross. Follow Me. But the context… Read More »
October 12, 2025
In my previous church I had a rather large pulpit. And normally I put my sermon notes out across the pulpit. And usually if I have more pages than the pulpit can hold, my sermon would be too long. Now I have a much smaller pulpit. But I just must tell you that there are… Read More »
October 5, 2025
Let me ask you today… What brings you the most joy? Or to put it another way, what life experience brings you the greatest joy? For most of us…it would probably be our family. For some of us it might be our jobs or careers. For others it might be recreational time or vacation time.… Read More »
September 28, 2025
This is the Word of God. for the people of God. Thanks be to God. You may be seated. This is a very inspiring but challenging word today, challenging for myself and I think for all of us, especially husbands! Paul is giving instructions regarding marriage in this passage. In the fuller context of this… Read More »
September 21, 2025
Let me ask right from the start… What are you most worried about right now in your life? All ages worry but in different ways. For those who are younger it might school grades or projects. Doing well in your sports competition. Fitting in with our friends. Later for young adults, it is work related,… Read More »
September 14, 2025
Malcom, ready to see your fixer upper? Heather, ready to see your fixer upper? Jim, ready to see your fixer upper? Yes! Wow, Wow, look how beautiful! You have already seen some of them–you know, the one called “son of thunder”! How about “an ignorant fisherman”–wow–what a fixer upper he was! Now a Rock! And,… Read More »
September 7, 2025
I think we have all seen signs outside restaurants that read, NO SHOES, NO SHIRT, NO SERVICE! I think my mother originated that rule long before it became popular with eating establishments. And before there were so many restaurants, most of all my meals were at home. And supper time was almost sacred in our… Read More »