Sermon for Week Five of The Gospel Primer: Four Truths... Moving from unbelief to belief about what is true of God is a big part of gospel fluency, discipleship and the way out from sinful thoughts, actions or emotions. - Rob Reed preacher
Sermon for Week Four of The Gospel Primer: Gospel Listening... The gospel addresses all of life, and when we practice Spirit empowered Gospel Listening we can grow in our ability to address others circumstances from a true gospel perspective.
The Story of God answers big questions in our life, very importantly it tells us who we are, whose we are, and what we are here for. And how we tell our own personal story should also help others begin to look to God and his Story for those same answers in their life. God is the HERO of every story!
Week Two of an eight-week guide to transformation in community... What we believe about God and what he is like will ultimately determine what we believe about ourselves and how life works...in everything. - developed by Caesar Kolinowski
What is the Gospel? Week One of an eight-week guide to transformation in community... - developed by Caesar Kolinowski
Using the power of his resurrection, Jesus creates a new species. From the first Christians on, those who join Him are transforming the world...An Easter sermon
What is Holy Communion and how did Jesus reboot the promises of God?
When Jesus comes to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, he is starting the week that will transform the world and all of creation forever. It all begins with a donkey ride...
We live in an age where desire is god. Where I want what I want when I want it. If I am living life with God, there are times I say, "No." I will not allow others to exalt their desires to the ultimate place in life and then expect me to conform to those desires. As I receive the Holy Spirit and trust in God, I die to my desire to be liked, my desire to receive your approval. I die to the idea that what I want has any importance at all. It’s not what I want, it is what God wants...
We do not have to search for God. God is where we are. We simply need to open ourselves up to the real world, by being receptive to what is already there. It has a lot to do with thinking...
I enjoy a good treasure story...this one is true.
Only when Jesus becomes the center of our lives and we use all of our time, energy and resources learning from him how to live well in a broken world, will the society around us change. We are the problem, and through Christ in us, we are the solution.
Human beings have consciousness which makes real choices possible. What influences the choices we make? Is there good and evil? Is there right and wrong? How do we know? Our answers to these questions, and others like them, are lived out in real day to day life….a life of beauty…a life of monstrosity…a life of choices
Question: What is a Christian? Answer: Someone who follows Jesus. Question: Why would I want to follow him? Answer: You join with him and learn from him how to live well in a broken world...
One of the key nonnegotiable's in life is joy. When you are glad to be with others. A sparkle in your eyes, open body language and a smile go a long way to let someone know you are glad to be with them. Combine this authentic joy with gratitude for God and you are on your way...
When you are baptized into God’s holy family, you are marked by him which is sign that you are the son or daughter of the King. Because your dad is king, he is calling you to follow in his ways and to work with him, being a blessing in the world. The more you work with him being a blessing, the more need you will see, and the more blessing you will be, as more power will be available. You will see more and more of God because you will be working with him more and more. This is the life he calls ...
What happening in 379 and how did we miss this? One of the most important speeches in human history... (with key insights from David Bentley Hart)
God is Good... is a new series on the good news of Jesus from Paul’s letter to the Colossians. It is interesting how much we have in common with the Colossians. As Paul shares the gospel with them, we too are invited into the same good news. And who doesn’t need good news? This week we see how God saves us from too much separation and too much striving in our lives. It’s about receiving grace and peace…Colossians 1:1-2 (With some key insights from my friend, David Housholder)...
The Magi play an important role in the life of Jesus. Actually, quite remarkable. Here's why...
God worked behind the scenes "big time" with the Roman Empire when he broke into our space and time...Is this happening today? Consider this...
You were there at the first Christmas, one person removed. Let me use Jim Thorpe, my grandpa, and the angels to explain...
The angel and the angels at the first Christmas are very helpful for our understanding of who angels really are...Do you want to know why angels are so important and how amazing it is that you have at least one personally assigned to you? Listen on...
When we walk with Jesus and shine light in the world, we love another and are not a people of contempt...In other words, we are completely different than the mood of the day... How does this work?
Using some helpful insights from neuroscientist and theologian Dr. Jim Wilder, I look at why we may have difficulties with holiday times, "Blue" Christmas and such, and what can be done about it. Can we be a joy to the world?
When we define others by their shortcomings we are working against God...including when we identify around our failures. With the light of Jesus all bets are off...
God creates us to be in relationship with him and others. Here are five key ways that help. 1. Act like yourself 2. God has a plan; I have a purpose in God's plan 3. From me to we 4. Seeing through the eyes of God 5. Luther's genius bonus teaching
As we celebrate the 500 year anniversary of the Reformation, I teach on the roots, a bit on Luther, and then what does the Reformation mean for us today. The message? You get to be with God...
Buzz Brown does an excellent teaching on Luther and the Reformation...
Almost everyone has someone in their family tree who was the property of another human being, forced to work for no wages, and could be bought and sold. It is just a matter of how far back you trace your roots. But, there is a worse slavery...Slavery to sin....And we have been set free!
A life alert button saves lives. But you have to wear it. Kind of like Jesus who brings rescue, healing and new life...If you receive him.
