In my last post, I discussed that there are different kinds of grief. Each kind of grief is different. A person can only know the grief of losing a father when they have personally experienced it. It is only in walking the darkness of that particular valley that a person can truly understand it. The … Continue reading Shared Grief
I want to make a statement that may raise some eyebrows and cause some fingers to wag. It may shock some and aggravate others. Here it is: I don't go to church. My family doesn't go to church. We don't go to church. Summon the responses. Light up social media. A Christian blogger and pastor … Continue reading We Don’t Go to Church
Blogger Note: Our church family began a study in the Book of Acts on January 21, 2024. The following is a copy of the introductory handout from that sermon. Author: Luke. We know this because of the similar opening to Luke’s Gospel. Luke’s authorship of Luke’s Gospel and Acts has been attested to throughout church … Continue reading The Book of Acts: Introduction Part One
The following is a transcript of a sermon preached at Pioneer Bible Church on May 28, 2023. This is the introductory sermon in a series on Titus. You can find the outline of this sermon here. Titus: An Introduction Right Belief with the Right Confidence Should Lead to the Godly Living Good Morning, Church. Let’s … Continue reading Titus: An Introduction (Titus 1:1-5)
The following is a slightly edited transcript from a sermon preached at Pioneer Bible Church on February 27, 2022. Adopted and Accepted in Christ We are learning in Ephesians that all believers in Jesus are SAINTS. “SAINT” means we are set apart in our calling, and we are to be set apart in our practice. … Continue reading Adopted and Accepted in Christ Sermon Manuscript
This is an outline for the sermon at Pioneer Bible Church on February 27, 2022. Adopted and Accepted in Christ (Ephesians 1:3-6 Pt 3) Overview of Ephesians - Saints: Set Apart in Calling and Practice Chapters 1-3 Position/Calling in ChristChapters 4-6 Practice/Walk in ChristConnected by Ephesians 4:1 CHRIST IS…IN/THROUGH CHRIST WE ARE…The Chosen OneChosenThe Son of … Continue reading Adopted and Accepted in Christ
Series: Ephesians – Saints: Set Apart to God in Calling and Practice Review: Week One: Overview of Ephesians Chapters 1-3 – Position in ChristChapters 4-6 – Practice in ChristConnected by Ephesians 4:1 Week Two: “Paul, the ambassador of King Jesus, writing to those who are set apart to God through trusting in Jesus Christ.” This … Continue reading Grace in the Letter to the Ephesians
This post was originally published on November 11, 2020. It has been updated with discussion and review questions. My family recently visited my parents for a week. My parents took my old toys out of the attic for my kids to enjoy. One of the things to come out of the attic was an old … Continue reading We Have It, So Let’s Use It (Updated)
1 Peter 2:4-10 I. The Lord Jesus Is the Living Cornerstone A. Rejected by Men (John 1:10-11) – reject= investigate and find wanting… B. God’s chosen and precious Stone C. Stands in the Scriptures• Isaiah 28:16 (v. 6)• Psalm 118:22 (v. 7)• Isaiah 8:14 (v. 8) II. There Are Two Possible Responses to the Lord … Continue reading Built on Christ the Living Cornerstone
Lightly updated: October 14, 2022 "As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." 1 Peter 2:4-5 … Continue reading A Firm Foundation
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