Even the fondest memories cannot erase the truth of failures or sorrows shared. The women plan to tend to the hastily buried, pierced and battered body of our Lord. Past pain sometimes intrudes into the present moments and fills our futures with dread. The Lord leaves a message for them and all to hear and … Continue reading He is Going Before You
Called to Fellowship in His Sufferings and Glory
Most of us would gladly be rid of our own suffering, shame, weakness, guilt and fear. When the Apostle counts all things as loss, he means everything he once considered good about himself and his life's work: all his obedience, honor, achievements, integrity, popularity, pride and most fervent zeal. To have fellowship in his suffering … Continue reading Called to Fellowship in His Sufferings and Glory
Called to Participant Fellowship in His Body and Blood
Spiritual pluralism and religious diversity defines American culture, much as it characterized ancient Corinth. So why this urgent plea to FLEE from idolatry to the Lord's table? Hear the full audio of "Called to Participant Fellowship in His Body and Blood" A sermon on 1 Cor. 10:14-22 / Fellowship in His Word Series / Holy … Continue reading Called to Participant Fellowship in His Body and Blood
Called to be Devoted in Fellowship
The Teaching. The Fellowship. The Breaking of Bread. The Prayers. The Holy Spirit calls us to renewed devotion, for Christ is at work here! Toward these gifts, the Spirit continually draws us. Yet other forces are at work to lead and drive us far away from them, one by one. What becomes of the Christian … Continue reading Called to be Devoted in Fellowship
Called to Demonstrable Grace in Fellowship
"Am I running, or have I been running in vain?" Paul wonders? The Jerusalem apostles ask, "Is the Gospel as Paul preaches it the same that we ourselves believe, teach and proclaim?" Patiently, they hear one another out. Plainly, they confess and compare their teachings and practice. Differences are addressed and reconciled. Thus the grace … Continue reading Called to Demonstrable Grace in Fellowship
The Christ of Cosmic Consequence
Demons and the Devil, the Father of Lies--Jesus exposes their work with His Word of truth. "If God were your Father..." Jesus explains, "you would love me, for I came from God and I am here. I came not of my own accord, but He sent me." Hear the full audio of "The Christ of … Continue reading The Christ of Cosmic Consequence
Called to One Minded Agreement in Fellowship
Hear the full audio of "Called to One Minded Agreement in Fellowship" A sermon on Philippians 2:1-11 / Fellowship in His Word / 03 April 2019 Sermon/Study Notes and Outline Sermon Passage: Philippians 2:1-11(ESV) 1 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and … Continue reading Called to One Minded Agreement in Fellowship
The Constant and the Multiplier
Hear the full audio of "The Constant and The Multiplier" A sermon on John 6:1-15 / Fourth Sunday in Lent / 31 March 2019
Called Together to Stand Apart in His Fellowship
"Do you renounce the Devil, and all his works, and all his ways?" Our Baptism unites us to Christ. Being united in true Fellowship with Jesus means forsaking all 'fellowship' with lawlessness, darkness, the devil, idolatry and unbelief...for the Lord has called you together to stand apart, to be his living temple, sons and daughters … Continue reading Called Together to Stand Apart in His Fellowship
Do Not Hold Back a Word
Which is more terrifying: to be the last man found holding fast to the Word of the Lord? Or to dwell in a popular but false confidence, swept along with the apostate crowd of people and priests who strive to silence His call to repentance and the Lord's own promised pardon? God preserves His prophetic … Continue reading Do Not Hold Back a Word
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 