“What Must We Do? Believe!” – John 6:28,29 11 th Sunday After Pentecost – August 5, 2018 Introduction: Significant Questions What is one of the most significant questions you’ve ever been asked? Will you marry me? When can you start? What have you done? Questions (and their answers) can change your life. Questions can probe […]

“Generosity” – 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 13-15 Pentecost 6 – July 1, 2018 Introduction – Karma? Do you believe in karma? Do you know what karma is? It’s kind of defined as, “What happens to a person happens because they caused it with their actions.” Our western way of saying it is, “what goes around comes […]

“Christ in You – the Hope of Glory” – Book of Colossians Pentecost 4 – June 24, 2018 Introduction: Colossians Last of 4 letters from Paul to churches: Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians. Colosse – city in central Asia Minor (Turkey), east of Ephesus; located on an east-west trade route; in Paul’s day diminished importance; while […]

“I Want to Know Christ… and Rejoice!” – Book of Philippians Pentecost 4 – June 17, 2018 Introduction: Paul’s letters Continue Paul’s letters to churches. Romans – deep theological treatise – sin and grace, law and gospel Corinthians – Paul addresses problems – divisions, adultery, food offered to idols, Lord’s Supper abuses Galatians – Paul […]

“By Grace: Salvation, Unity, Strength” – The Book of Ephesians Pentecost 3 – June 10, 2018 Introduction: Paul’s letter Last week we heard about the importance of letters in olden times. It was really the only way to communicate over long distances. Today we’re going to hear about another one of St. Paul’s letters – […]