Monthly Archives: July 2012

1 Timothy 3:1-7 People follow leaders. Leaders are supposed to help people get to good places with good lives. Christian leaders are supposed to follow the Lord Jesus Christ and help people become Christ like. What does that involve? Right … Continue reading →

Mark 6:37-38 Have you ever been upset with people for wasting what they have? Some rich guy buys a fourth boat. Some poor person uses tax money to buy steak you can’t afford. Gets you mad, doesn’t it. That is … Continue reading →

Matthew 7:24-27 I’ve always believed the teachings of the Jesus in Matthew 5-7 were impossible for us to live out. Then, I read the end of the sermon! “Whoever hears these words…and practices them is like a wise man who … Continue reading →

1 Corinthians 14:26-33 As I get older and more crotchety, I have come to look at things differently. For instance,  why do we have bulletins, trained choirs, paid ministers, an order of worship? Seems to me we have it to … Continue reading →

John 1:14-18 Here is awesome good news! Christ is among us, not to visit, but to live! He is in His body, the holy church. He is in believers (usually fitfully!) who seek to remain faithful to that church, that … Continue reading →

Philippians 2:1-11 A vibrant church looks nothing like success or importance in the world. Give our congregation this morning your own report card, and remember, we are not grading others, but ourselves. Focusing on God – in all things, at … Continue reading →

Luke 2:1-7 To real Christians, every day is Christmas.  Here’s why. Jesus, being eternal God, is never is past tense.  He is always in Bethlehem, in Union City, every day, every time.  That means we live by the life of … Continue reading →

Hebrews 13:1-9 Do you want people to love you? So does everyone else! Since Jesus Christ is the same always, and His love is in us, we then should love. Do you enjoy being treated well? So do others! Since … Continue reading →

Jonah 4:1-4 The Assyrians of Ninevah were cruel warriors, and had regularly tormented and harmed Israel. Jonah wanted them punished, not given a chance to change! We never get like that, do we? Our politics are based on respect and … Continue reading →