I Cannot Come

Genesis 12:1-9 KJV - Abram left his country, his kindred to go the land that God had promised. Is there anything you would not leave behind to go where the Lord leads you?

Our Help Comes From The Lord

Psalm 121 KJV Where else would help come from but from the Lord?

The Cross Was The Plan Of God

Jeremiah 29:11-13; Romans 8:26; Trust God's plan for you even if you're not sure what it is.

Making Excuses For Our Sins

Genesis 3:1-21 KJV; 1 Sunday in Lent; Adam and Eve tried to cover their sin; but, the attempt only exposed them. We too way too often try to hide our sins from God, from others, even ourselves.

Trials and Temptations For Forty Days

Matthew 4:1-11; 1st Sunday in Lent; Jesus overcame the devil's temptations with the word of God. So should we when we are faced with trials and temptations. Listen to the Word.

Ash Wednesday Trek To The Cross

Matthew 16:24-25 KJV; Ash Wednesday; We begin our journey to the cross remember that we shall die; yet, all who believe in Jesus will live. 

We Weep With Sadness And Joy

Joel 2:12-19 KJV; Ash Wednesday; We weep because of our sins. We sing with joy for God's grace and mercy in spite of our sinful natures.

Forgive Me Create In Me A Clean Heart

Psalm 51:1-13 KJV; Have mercy on us; forgive us; and create in us clean hearts.

Love Rather Than Bullying

1 John 4:8-12 KJV; Enough bullying!  Love one another as God loves you.

The Beloved Son; Listen To Him!

Matthew 17:1-9 KJV; Transfiguration Sunday; On the mount the three disciples hear: this is my beloved Son; hear ye him!

Eyewitnesses

2 Peter 1:16-21 KJV; Transfiguration Sunday; Jesus on the mount with Elijah and Moses. Peter was an eyewitness to who was there and what was said. 

The Glory Of The Lord

Exodus 24:8-18 KJV; Transfiguration Sunday; What would be thinking; feeling, to see the glory of the Lord?

Valentines Day Love One Another!

John 13:34 KJV; We are called not just to love the one we are with; but, to care for and love all people; even our enemies.

We First Suffer

Psalm 2:6-12 KJV; Transfiguration Sunday. Our egos our self-serving desires must first suffer and die before we can truly live life.

Rejoice In The Truth!

1 Corinthians 13:6-7 KJV: Rejoice not in the iniquity that you do; but, rejoice in the truth who is Jesus the Christ!

Sermon on the Hillside

Matthew 5:21-37 KJV; We are sinners that's for sure! None of us can keep the spirit of the law. Thanks be to God for the sacrifice our Lord Jesus made for us. 

Pastors Are Not The Head Of The Church; Christ Is

1 Corinthians 3:1-9; 1 Corinthians 12:7-14; KJV; 6th Sunday after Epiphany; All parts of the Body are equal. They may all have different gifts; but, all gifts and members are necessary. 

God Chose Us First!

Deuteronomy 30:15-20; 1 John 4:19; John 14:6 ; 6th Sunday after Epiphany; We love Him because He first chose us. Live life in Christ!

What Is Evil Is Not Good

Psalm 97:10; Isaiah 5:20-21; Micah 6:8; We go down a path of destruction when we call what is evil good.

Saved By Faith In Christ!

Psalm 119:1-8 KJV; Not by keeping the law are we saved for no one can keep it perfectly. We are saved by faith alone in Christ!

Life Isn't Always Fair!

Isaiah 60:1-2 KJV; Life doesn't seem to always be fair. But, that doesn't mean we should sink deeper into the darkness. Life live in the light of Christ!

Jesus Christ Is The Light That Shines!

Matthew 5:13-16 KJV; 5th Sunday after Epiphany; also, John 8:12. What good is salt without its saltiness? What good is light that does not shine? 

Speak Plainly!

1 Corinthians 2:1-12 KJV; Speak plainly so that others can understand; not with the wisdom of the world; but, from the heart as the Spirit would lead you.

Fasting

Isaiah 58:3-9a KJV; 5th Sunday after Epiphany; Exactly what kind of fasting does God call us to?

Love the Lord your God!

Deuteronomy 6:4-7 KJV; Love the Lord your God as He first loved you. Teach that to your children.

Praying For The Troubles Of Others

Psalm 86:1-8 KJV; Troubles will hopefully send us to the Lord in prayer.

Psalm 112 Law And Gospel

Psalm 112:1-9 KJV; 5th Sunday after Epiphany - the Psalms are full of the law while at the same time they bring comfort and promise to those in times of trouble.

Servants Of All!

Mark 9:33-35 KJV; The first shall be last. They shall be servants of all.

The Blessings Of God

Matthew 5:1-12 KJV; 4th Sunday after Epiphany; When we are down and out our hope lies in the blessings that God has promised through Jesus.

Wisdom Of The World Or God?

1 Corinthians 1:18-31 KJV; 4th Sunday after Epiphany; the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing; but, salvation to those who believe.

Refrain From Slander!

Philippians 4:4-8 KJV; Refrain from speaking evil and focus on good reports so that you might rejoice as you live in peace.

What Does the Lord Ask Of You?

Micah 6:1-8 KJV; 4th Sunday after Epiphany. He desires that we do justly, love mercy, and to walk humbly with Him.

Made Righteous By Christ!

Psalm 15 KJV: 4th Sunday after Epiphany - We cannot enter the Lord's temple but for the blood of Christ shed for us.

Too Much Negative Social Media?

2 Thessalonians 3:10-14 KJV: Spending more time gossiping on social media than being productive?

He Will Teach You How To Fish For People

Matthew 4:12-25 KJV; Gospel lesson for the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany. Jesus calls the fishermen to follow him and he will teach them how to fish for people. They immediately drop their nets and follow.

One Baptism

1 Corinthians 1:1-18; Ephesians 4:1-6 KJV; We are united in one baptism; by faith. It is a gift from God!

Do Unto Others!

Matthew 7:6-12; Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Help those in need.

A Way To Escape

1 Corinthians 10:13; verses from Romans 7 and 8; We are sinners; but, Paul tells us that all who are in Christ Jesus are forgiven their sins.

No Grumbling Or Arguing!

Philippians 2:14-16; No grumbling; nor arguing so that you might shine like stars on the day of Jesus the Christ.

Behold The Presence Of The Lord!

Psalm 27:1-14 KJV; 3rd Sunday after Epiphany; Rest assured He will lift you and you will dwell in the presence of the Lord. He will not leave you.