I preached this sermon on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Introduction So as we continue to look at Jonah, there is one small thing to get out of the way: that is, the part about the great fish. Because for some people, including people of faith, this part of the story makes Jonah an unbelievable story. …
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Reflections on the Book of Acts #9: Saul
Here's the link to Acts 9. Do you believe imprisoned serial killers like Jeffrey Dahmer and David Berkowitz have been forgiven by God and have become born again Christians? Because it's understandable if someone is skeptical of such stories. However, if God can't forgive even the vilest offender, then can we really proclaim Christ as …
Reflections on the Book of Acts #2: Saved
Here is the link to Acts 2. The followers of Jesus are gathered together waiting and praying, the Spirit of God descends, and the church is born. What Jesus promised would happen happened. You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all …
“He Set His Face”
This is my sermon from this past Sunday, March 27. I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and my own know me, just as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep. But I have other sheep that are not from this sheep pen; …
“The Lord has done this for me”
When his time of service was completed, he returned home. After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. ‘The Lord has done this for me,’ she said. ‘In these days he has shown his favour and taken away my disgrace among the people.’Luke 1:23-25 The Lord has done this …
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