Midweek Advent Service Hear the full audio of "You Received The Word of God" A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 (ESV) First Midweek Advent Service, 29 November 2017 First Thessalonians, Chapter Two: (ESV) For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. But though we had already suffered and been … Continue reading You Received The Word of God
Watchful and Prepared
Hear the full audio of "Watchful and Prepared" A sermon on Matthew 25:1-13 Last Sunday of the Church Year, 26 November 2017 Lamps need oil to give light. Such "common sense" seems to escape half of those who were chosen to accompany this Bridegroom into the wedding feast. All were chosen, each called to the … Continue reading Watchful and Prepared
The Steadfastness of Hope
Hear the full audio of "The Steadfastness of Hope" A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Thanksgiving Eve, 22 November 2017 Four days ago, a British newspaper headline reports: Horror as 1,000-strong mob attacks CHURCH forcing Christians to lock themselves inside Other stories in recent weeks describe similar events in Egypt. In one story, groups of … Continue reading The Steadfastness of Hope
Earthly Examples for Heavenly Citizens
Hear the full audio of "Earthly Examples for Heavenly Citizens" A sermon on Philippians 3:17-21 23rd Sunday after Trinity, 19 November 2017 The world just loves a good scandal, the chance to take the powerful and prominent down a notch or twelve. Yet people seem to hunger for real, worthy examples. We want and we … Continue reading Earthly Examples for Heavenly Citizens
Partners in the Gospel
Hear the full audio of "Partners in the Gospel" A sermon on Philippians 1:3-11 (ESV) 22nd Sunday after Trinity, 12 November 2017 Congregation life is meant to be a blessed partnership between Pastor and people. Christ bids us behold one another in light of the Gospel. Pastor looks upon each member and rejoices, "My Lord … Continue reading Partners in the Gospel
The World Does Not Know Him–or You
Hear the full audio of "The World Does Not Know You" A sermon on 1 John 3:1-3 All Saints' Day (Observed), 5 November 2017 All Saints’ Day provides opportunity for us to remember with thanksgiving all the saints of God. We remember those who have gone before us, out of the great tribulation. We rejoice … Continue reading The World Does Not Know Him–or You
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 