Rejoice With One Mind In Christ Jesus!

Romans 15:5-13; Matthew 28:18-20; KJV; Jesus calls us to proclaim the Good News!

 

Baby Boy Martyrs

1st Sunday after Christmas; Matthew 2:13-23 KJV;  Herod could not find Jesus to kill so he had all boys aged 2 and under killed.

Count The Cost

Luke 14:25-35; Luke 9:57-62; KJV; Matt 19:27, 29-30; Matt 12:46-50; KJV; 13th Sunday after Pentecost; The cost of following Jesus can be heavy. Your cross will be heaven; but, Jesus is with you.

The Last Shall Be First

1 Samuel 16:1-7; Matthew 19:30; KJV; The Lord does not look upon humankind as humankind does. He sees the heart while we see the outward appearances.

The Lord Called Matthew

7th Sunday of Easter; Acts 1:12-26 KJV; The lots fell to Matthew to replace Judas who had betrayed Jesus.

Confronting Sin

Matthew 18:15-20 KJV; The good order for confronting sin is found in the Gospel according to St. Matthew. It is called the Office of the Keys.

Palm Passion Sunday 2025

Galatians 2:16-20; Matt 15:4-5 KJV; As we enter Holy Week this coming Sunday let us remember that we have been crucified with Christ: nevertheless we live; yet not us, but Christ liveth in us. 

He Chose To Die For Us

Matthew 20: 17-19; Matthew 16:24; Romans 12:1-3 KJV; He went to Jerusalem to die for our sakes.

Speak To Us

4th Sunday after Epiphany; Jeremiah 1:4-19; Matthew 28:18-20 KJV; Speak to us that we might speak your Good News for all people.

Do Unto Others

Matthew 7:12 KJV; Be kind. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Blessed Are We

All Saints Sunday; Matthew 5:1-12 KJV; Rejoice for we are the children of God!

What Shall We Wear

Matthew 6:31-34 KJV; What shall we wear? Don't worry about it! Seek first the Kingdom of God.

Welcome The Children

Matthew 19:13-15 KJV; Welcome the children to worship the Lord with you!

Pretenders

Matthew 7:15-16, 21-23; Matthew 18:15-18 KJV;  Beware of wolves in sheep's clothing and what to do about them.

The Light Of Christ

2 Corinthians 4:5-12; Matthew 5:16; KJV; 2nd Sun after Pentecost; It is the light of Christ that shines in and through you.

The War Inside Us

Galatians 5:16-26; Matthew 6:24-26; There is a battle happening within us. What or whom shall we listen to?

The Journey Is Both Rough and Easy

Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

                                          (Matt 7:13-14 KJV)

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. (John 14:6)

And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. (Luke 9:23)

If anyone thinks that following Jesus on the straight and narrow path is easy; they should think that through more thoroughly. Remember where his journey led him. It led him to the cross. It led him to his death. Yet, the good news is that gateway through death led to life for all who would follow him. So, on the rough road there is hope; there is life. 

The journey on the straight and narrow may not provide you with all of the luxuries this world has to offer. It provides something more than anything this world has. It is the way to the Father. It is the way to His Kingdom where there is no more sorrow or tears. There is peace and joy in His presence.

Those who desire life will deny themselves. They will take up their cross daily and follow Jesus. Jesus also said: "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Matt 11:29-30) While the road may be rough, it is easy because Jesus carried the cross first. He carried it for you and will be beside you every step of your journey.

God's Peace - Pr. J