This is my manuscript from a sermon I preached on November 1, 2020 as we anticipate the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. November 1, 2020 Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9 Theme: same mind of Jesus Here we are once again, on the eve of a national election. An election that feels[…]
Without Complaining…
Do everything without complaining and arguing,so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people. – Philippians 2:14-15 Can I be honest for a second? I really hate this passage. Seriously. Every[…]
“The Weight of Glory”
I preached this past weekend on Isaiah 6 – Isaiah’s call story. It’s one of those passages that begs for an over-active imagination, like mine, to be let loose. The scriptures say, Isaiah was in the throne room of the Lord and he witnessed or experienced the holiness of God.[…]
Small Steps – Big God
If I’m honest, the last week or so has been pretty tough. To quote an old friend, “the struggle has been real.” I know I’m not alone either. We’re living in a season that is just really hard right now. We call it the “new normal” but it’s anything but[…]
Follow Me – at home with Jesus
Getting nervous and anxious is a really interesting phenomenon – if you think about it. I recently preached about fear and I was researching how our bodies were created to respond to threats. Our pulses quicken, our blood pressure rises, our muscles tighten, we are being made ready to go[…]