“Good News, Bad News” – Revelation 2 and 3 Easter 4 – April 22, 2018 Introduction: Pastor’s Good News & Bad News jokes Good News: You baptized seven people today in the river. Bad News: You lost two of them in the swift current. Good News: The Women’s Guild voted to send you a get-well […]

“A Vision, a Voice, and a Victor” – Revelation 1 Easter 3 – April 15, 2018 Introduction: Revelation Revelation of Jesus Christ – not of John, but of Jesus, by Jesus, about Jesus. Revelation means unveiling or disclosure. So, it’s an unveiling about Jesus, especially in relation to His post-resurrection reign over the church, and […]

“Authentic Christianity” – Book of 1 John   Easter 2 – April 8, 2018     Introduction: Back to E100. Getting back to E100 – explain.   Authentic items How do you tell if something is authentic? (ask for answers) Go back to the source. Copyright date or condition of a book. Artist’s original signature. […]

“Death Has Been Swallowed Up” – 1 Corinthians 15:54   The Resurrection of our Lord – April 1, 2018     First time in over 60 years – Easter and April Fools’ Day coincide.   History of April Fools’ Day… murky – some think back to hilarity and joy after spring equinox in Julian calendar […]

“God’s Throne of Grace” – Hebrews 4:16   Good Friday – March 30, 2018     “Let us be brave, then, and approach God’s throne.”   If you were going to approach Queen Elizabeth’s throne, how would you feel? Would you be cautious, apprehensive, shaking in your boots? Maybe you have heard that there are […]