The passage from John’s Gospel is a familiar one to many, o it is a message of assurance. · I hope that all here gathered today to share in this ceremony celebrating the life of .................... , will hear the reassuring message of Jesus Christ … the messiah … the saviour o words that were first…

Do you remember the last time you were discouraged? I’m not talking about a minor disappointment or frustration. This kind of discouragement is not about your favorite sports team experiencing an unexpected loss. I’m talking about a deep, personal pain. The discouragement I am talking about you and a…

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” The most spoken directive from God in the whole bible is to NOT BE AFRAID The need to know that we are: Not alone in life That someone is one our side…

By Pastor Glenn Pease It was 1847, and St. Paul, Minnesota was a town filled with ignorance and drunkenness. Liquor was sold in every store. Half the parents could not read, and so drinking was about their only form of entertainment. It was typical of frontier towns, and no one even dreamed of trying…

I suspect that over the course of your like you have had one or two “aha” moments. It may have been in response to something you heard, something you read, or something you saw. It would have been a time when you gained a new insight or a new clarity that became like a missing piece of a puzzle. It may…

Health Quiz - How many here have ever broken a bone? How many here have ever had stitches? 30 or more stitches? How many have cut yourself? Anyone wounded in combat? Talk about a different type of wound… our hidden emotional wounds. What are our hidden wounds? memories, resentments, regrets, worries,…

“Comforting others with our comfort” 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Story of Cat and detergent – I wanted to call this message “Life in the Spin cycle” Introduction - 1:1-2: Suffering prepares us to comfort others – 1:3-7 Focus on who God is – i. He is God – Creator, powerful one and in control. ii. He is the…

This passed month we have been looking at the names of Jesus has many names and many powerful functions and responsibilities. Many time we look at His names and just glance by them but His names always deserve our attention because there are reasons why Jesus is called what is He called. There are reason…

In the course of our lives, we will be hurt. The world is filled with broken relationships. People offend and are offended so easily. You will get hurt in life. Maybe you have been hurt by what people said about you… by what someone thought about you… You may have been hurt by what people have done to…

1 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, Because the Lord has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to captives And freedom to prisoners; 2 To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord And the day of vengeance of our God; To comfort…

Good Morning, we are in a series on “The Generous life,: and we have been talking about a flow of Generosity… That there is inputs and outputs of Generosity.... The funnel of Generosity begins with the God’s gifts or grace towards us… A key passage is found in James chapter One.. 17 Every good gift and…

May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable to you, our Lord and saviour - Amen· My name is Paul Tinker and I am the assistant curate here at St. Lukes · I have had the pleasure of visiting with Inga and her daughter Barbara for just over a year · I say pleasure, not merely…

Prayer 16 Moreover, I saw under the sun that in the place of justice, even there was wickedness, and in the place of righteousness, even there was wickedness. 17 I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked, for there is a time for every matter and for every work. 18 I said in my heart…

By Pastor Glenn Pease Several years ago I went to hear J. Allen Peterson one of the nation's most dynamic leaders in ministering to families. He told this true but tragic story. One of the finest couples laboring in the field of marriage enrichment, who had written 5 books that were very helpful, and…

The one true God is compassionate; He comforts His People then and Now!

Separation anxiety. Dogs get it when you leave them home alone. Children get it when you drop them off at preschool for the first time. Christians get it when loved ones leave us. The disciples got it when Jesus left them. But he had a special message for them, "Do not let your hearts be troubled." John 14 contains a special promise to alleviate all of your fears.

Intro Story of Daniel and his friends being brought out of their nation, their culture. Daniel and his friends stayed true to their faith and enjoyed the culture and influenced it. Most people today think we have to choose sides… either give in to the culture or live a life if faith. As we look at Daniel,…

What is the Image of God?

Title: Being An Example Of Believers Main Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16 Introduction: Let no man despise thy youth... I. Being An Example Of Believers A. In Word B. In Conversation C. In Charity D. In Spirit E. In Faith F. In Purity II. How To Be A Better Example Of Believers A. Give Attendance 1. To Reading 2. To Exhortation 3. To Doctrine B. Neglect Not Your Gifts C. Meditate Upon Those Things III. Continuing To Be An Example Of Believers Close: I Beseech You Brethren Other Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 Matthew 12:36 1 Peter 1:15 Philippians 4:9 1 Corinthians 12:11 Romans 12:1-2

With God in your life there should be no fear. Be still....and Know!!

This lesson looks at how Israel and Judah were deceived by their wealth, comfort, and worship of God.

Isaiah 26 is a song of praise to God. It is written as a prayer of praise for peace and deliverance. The redeemed of Israel was given a song and its words were addressed to God, so it is indeed a prayer. It is a prayer that is a statement and not a petition. It is a beautiful example of agreeing with…

Introduction · In the early days of WWII, Japanese forces swarmed onto the Philippine islands, overwhelming the Filipino and American troops that were stationed there. At the time, General Douglas MacArthur was commanding the army there, but the US were simply not well enough equipped to defend the islands.…