We cannot expect the world to believe that the Father sent the Son, that Jesus’ claims are true, and that Christianity is true, unless the world sees some reality of the oneness of true Christians.
Francis Shaeffer, The Mark of the Christian (Page 27)
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“Sanctified and Sent, Together”
I don’t often preach “Vision Casting” sermons…but this week’s sermon was an exception. The sermon text was John 17:13-23, a portion of Jesus’ prayer just before He gets arrested and ultimately heads to the cross. But the topic was our “Community Groups”…and particularly the “Third Place” or outreach aspect that our Elders are seeking to pursue. I pray that our congregation’s vision of God is magnified and that our motivation to be about His mission and align ourselves with His priorities is increased.
“Getting Compassion Right” (Jonah 4)
In finishing up our series on the book of Jonah, this sermon allowed me (and our congregation) to consider God’s compassion toward us and the compassion that we should have for fellow sinners still facing His justice. May God be glorified in all of His mercy and justice, drawn together for us in Christ!
A Ridiculous Lie!
My wife and I went to visit some friends in Spokane, Washington last week…a much needed getaway. Our friends, the Palmers, have a daughter the same age as our son…and they miss each other so much since the out of state move. While we were gone on our trip, I got this text about a hilarious conversation that our oldest daughter had with Buddy (He was 3 at the time…he just turned 4!). I love these kids! Continue reading