Our 2019 Lent series: Fellowship in His Word begins with God's desire and design for our Fellowship. The Lord takes the initiative, the decisive action to call us into Fellowship with His Son. Hear the full audio of "Called by God into Fellowship with His Son" A sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:4-18 / Ash Wednesday … Continue reading Called by God into Fellowship with His Son
A Deeper Dive into Luke 17:11-19 (Bible Study for 9.2.2018)
A Bible Study Guide on Luke 17:11-19 Part One: STOP Speeding; SLOW Down; YIELD Him the Right of Way!A.Basic Training: Part of our purpose during Bible Class time is to develop the discipline of a closer reading of Holy Scripture. Our first questions should almost always be the most basic sorts of questions. Too often, … Continue reading A Deeper Dive into Luke 17:11-19 (Bible Study for 9.2.2018)
A Brief Meditation on Our Lord’s High Priestley Prayer
True, Jesus prays for the unity of His Church, but He surely isn't praying to us... Hear the sermon audio "A Brief Meditation on Our Lord's High Priestley Prayer" Download the PDF digital bulletin for A Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving. Download full service audio, with hymns, prayers, and congregational presenters. Scripture readings from A … Continue reading A Brief Meditation on Our Lord’s High Priestley Prayer
Preface to the 2018 Lent Series
Read the origin story of this 2018 Lent sermon series about a small town wrestling with big questions about Baptism… The chapel at that southern Illinois State Correctional Center was quiet except for the distant whir and hum of the prison porter's vacuum cleaner. New Inmate Orientation was over. Chapel rules, activities and services were … Continue reading Preface to the 2018 Lent Series
Love The Brotherhood
Sojourners and exiles, out of place and far from home. Ready or not, God moves us on to unfamiliar people and places in life. It's easy to get lost, lose oneself. God constantly calls and gathers us as his own children. He declares us his rightful and righteous heirs. Even when we're feeling most out … Continue reading Love The Brotherhood
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 