Prayer: Our main line of communication
It is easy to say that prayer is important. However, we each need to think long and hard and determine if our prayer activity, matches our prayer declarations. Prayer is a vital necessity for the life of any church. It is not just an individual necessity, it is a corporate necessity. We need to be praying people. We need to be a praying church. How will we make that happen?WatchNotesDownloadDateTitle
- Sep 12, 2021Prayer: Our main line of communication
Prayer: Our main line of communicationIt is easy to say that prayer is important. However, we each need to think long and hard and determine if our prayer activity, matches our prayer declarations. Prayer is a vital necessity for the life of any church. It is not just an individual necessity, it is a corporate necessity. We need to be praying people. We need to be a praying church. How will we make that happen?
- Sep 5, 2021“I am right here Joe” Psalm 23
- Aug 29, 2021What Now? (Acts 1:1-11)
What Now? (Acts 1:1-11)
No matter how much instruction you receive there comes a point in which you have to step up and do what you have learned. There comes a time when you have to act on what you have learned. That time came for the first followers of Jesus in what is recorded in Acts 1:1-11. We will look at the “marching orders” given to them by Jesus and some pre-cautions that we all need to follow. - Aug 22, 2021Looking Back…Looking Forward
Looking Back…Looking Forward
We all face times of transition. We all face times when we know we need to leave something behind as we move forward in life. But what we leave behind is not forgotten, it becomes the foundation for our next step. The two volume set of Luke and Acts provide that transition for us. As we finish Luke we have a clear foundation and a certainty of God’s plan. As we begin Acts we will find clarity in God’s principles for His Church that we can all follow. - Aug 15, 2021One for the Ages (Luke 24:13-49)
One for the Ages (Luke 24:13-49)
Imagine what it must have been like for the disciples to process the events leading up to the resurrection. Two of the disciples are privy to what had to be the most amazing sermon mentioned in the Bible. The risen Jesus explaining to them the flow of prophetic history and how it pointed to him. It was a sermon for the ages. We will look at some of those high points in the Scriptures this morning as we consider the risen, living, Jesus Christ. - Aug 8, 2021The Righteous for the unrighteous (Luke 22:63-23:49)
The Righteous for the unrighteous (Luke 22:63-23:49)
To read again one of the crucifixion accounts should cause anyone to pause. Repeatedly, Jesus is declared innocent. Repeatedly, we see him caring for others in the middle of his own suffering. Repeatedly, we see the anger and vitriol that led to his death. One wonders how things would have been different had Jesus been welcomed and accepted as the Messiah. But for now we are left with the mystery of the only righteous one, willingly paying the price for unrighteousness. - Aug 1, 2021When God said, “No” Luke 22:35-62
When God said, “No” Luke 22:35-62
Sometimes we fall into a trap of thinking we have heard all the stories of the Bible and there is nothing new. But as we examine the prayer of Jesus, his subsequent arrest, and Peter’s denial more closely, we can learn a great deal that will help us when we go through times that are confusing, tempting, and devastating. We must always remember that Jesus understands. - Jul 25, 2021Where are the adults (2 Peter 1:1-10)
Where are the adults (2 Peter 1:1-10)
What does it mean to be “called” by God? What does that look like? Is being “called” by God only a term we use for people like missionaries and pastors? What we will see in this passage is that no matter what the circumstances in our lives or our culture, God is still calling each of us to live in obedience to Him. It is in personal obedience to God that we find, purpose, fulfillment, and significance, regardless of our profession or career. - Jul 25, 2021Where are the adults (2 Peter 1:1-10)
Where are the adults (2 Peter 1:1-10)What does it mean to be “called” by God? What does that look like? Is being “called” by God only a term we use for people like missionaries and pastors? What we will see in this passage is that no matter what the circumstances in our lives or our culture, God is still calling each of us to live in obedience to Him. It is in personal obedience to God that we find, purpose, fulfillment, and significance, regardless of our profession or career.
- Jul 18, 2021“One Final Meal” (Luke 22:7-34)
“One Final Meal” (Luke 22:7-34)
Following a service of baptism, Pastor Scott shares with us from Luke 22 and gives us some lessons we can take away from the Last Supper. - Jul 11, 2021Giving from our abundance? (Luke 20:45-21:4)
Giving from our abundance? (Luke 20:45-21:4)
In a very brief but familiar story we discover one person who in humility, gave what she had to God. Others gave as well but made sure to keep plenty for themselves. A question for each of us is, do I give from my abundance, or from my heart? Do I know the difference? - Jul 4, 2021Freedom and Responsibility (Luke 19:1-27)
Freedom and Responsibility (Luke 19:1-27)
If we have learned anything from the history of our nation it is that freedom is best exercised within clear boundaries and it comes at a great cost. In our spiritual lives we also discover that the freedom we have in Jesus Christ, came at a great cost to him and is best exercised in the boundaries God sets. In a familiar story and a familiarly themed parable, we discover anew the goal of Jesus to seek the lost. We also discover that those who claim to follow Jesus are given a freedom within boundaries to serve him to the best of their abilities. We will finally learn that God does not play games or put up with spiritual facades. - Jun 27, 2021Humility and Dependence
Humility and Dependence
In three uniquely connected instances we learn something very valuable from Jesus. When we approach God in true childlike humility and faith we find that he is there. When we are willing to realize that nothing we have in this life is a substitute for depending on God we find he is enough. It is then we discover soul satisfaction. - Jun 20, 2021“Already…Not Yet” (Luke 17:20-8:18)
“Already…Not Yet” (Luke 17:20-8:18)
We are met with the concept of “already...not yet” in many situations in life. We just completed the graduation season. A student already has their degree but their full potential has not yet been realized. The same is true in Scripture. When we put our faith in Christ we are already acceptable in God’s eyes, and yet we are not yet all that we can be. We learn in this passage the balance of the already and not yet reality of the return of Jesus. - Jun 13, 2021A Tale of Two Men (Luke 16:19-31)
A Tale of Two Men (Luke 16:19-31)
Choices we make in life matter. Consequences are real. How we live our lives day in and day out reflect what we really believe about God and His Word. We will all one day give an account. Our passage today is more about attitudes and priorities than it is about rich v. poor. God is not against wealth. He is however, not a fan at all of hoarding wealth for one’s own pleasure at the neglect of those in need. We each need to consider how we practically live out the truth we say we believe.