November 1, 2020 – “The Cooperation Imperative” I Thessalonians 2:9-13 Paul and his companions urged and encouraged the Thessalonian believers to live their lives in a way that Adonai would...
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‘The Greatest Tweet” Matthew 22:34-46
October 25, 2020 – The Greatest Tweet” Matthew 22:34-46 The love commandment is the greatest of tweets. When Jesus says, “You shall love the Lord your God. You shall love...
Read more“The Power of Naming” Exodus 33:12-23
October 18, 2020 – “The Power of Naming” Exodus 33:12-23 God tells Moses, “I know you by name,” and then He proceeds to tell Moses His own name, “The Lord.”...
Read more“The Permission Givers” Exodus 32:1-14
October 11, 2020 – “The Permission Givers” Exodus 32:1-14 We give ourselves permission to commit all kinds of sin. Prayer, fellowship, Scripture and worship are weapons to use against the...
Read more“Generations Together” Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20
October 4, 2020 – “Generations Together” Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 The fifth commandment provides a way to tap into the resources of the extended family, even if we live apart:...
Read more“Timeout!” Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16
September 27, 2020 – “Timeout!” Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 Parents are extremely creative when it comes to discipline. One old standby, however, is a “timeout.” This tool is not supposed to...
Read more“Looking Death in the Face” Philippians 1:21-30
September 20, 2020 – “Looking Death in the Face” Philippians 1:21-30 The Apostle Paul was not afraid of death, and he shows us how “God’s doing” brings us new life...
Read more“Compromise is Not a Dirty Word” Romans 14:1-12
September 13, 2020 – “Compromise is Not a Dirty Word” Romans 14:1-12 In this Scripture text, Paul makes it clear that compromise is only possible when we remember that it’s...
Read more“No Stage for Moses” Exodus 12:1-14
September 6, 2020 – “No Stage for Moses” Exodus 12:1-14 Moses knew that no performance could be as powerful as the institution of Passover. In a similar manner, no pastor...
Read more“Brilliant Designs” Romans 12:9-21
August 30, 2020 – “Brilliant Designs” Romans 12:9-21 The unique design of the Christian life is to overcome evil with good, rather than agreeing with it. Christians are called to...
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