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Daniel Plan Intro Part B – Ash Wednesday

Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 Psalm 116:7 Proverbs 14:30 Psalm 32 Proverbs 11:25 Proverbs 17:22 Daniel 1-2 Click here for the audio only version of the sermon.

Daniel Plan Introduction, Part A

(NIV) 1 Corinthians 6:12-15a, 18-20 (NIV)  Romans 12:1 (LB) Psalm 119:73 (NIV) Proverbs 3:1-10 (NLT) Deuteronomy 32:47 The sermon is based upon Pastor Rick Warren’s sermon, The Daniel Plan Introduction, The book Daniel Plan and the Video Series, Daniel Plan.  For an audio link only, click here.  

Forgive Us Our Sins as We Forgive Others

Have you ever stopped and really thought about the Lord’s Prayer?  Even beyond that, have you ever thought about what you are asking God to do?  Especially when we are asked to be forgiven of our “Debts”, “Sins”, “Trespasses”, whichever format of the Lord’s Prayer you pray. Below are two versions of the Lord’s Prayer, … [Read more…]

What does God say about gossip?

From a “Buddy Christ” question that was addressed in a newsletter.       Dear buddy, what does God say about gossip? Another good question this month.  I love that you are willing to ask the tough questions.  I am going to get a little technical on you first, so that we can come to … [Read more…]

Jesus’ Baptism Is Important

  Old Testament   Isaiah 43:1-7 Psalm                   Psalm 29:1-11 New Testament  Acts 8:14-17 Gospel                  Luke 3:15-22   The story of Jesus’ baptism must be important.  It is one of few stories that are contained in all four gospels.  … [Read more…]

Are we satisfied?

I have started a new practice of reading a Psalm every morning.  I choose from different versions of Bibles.  Sometimes the NRSV,  The Message and I choose others as well.  I am very fortunate to have Logos Bible Software and have so many Bibles available to me. Today I was looking at Psalm 4 from … [Read more…]

Marriage and Homosexuality

I know this post may cause a stir and that is not why I am posting. I respect others beliefs and would always like to be in conversation about our differences but would not try to force a change in ones beliefs. one must be true to their own beliefs, no matter how different from … [Read more…]

Mark of Discipleship, Bible Reading

Lent 2014 Theme,  Six Marks of Discipleship based on the book, “Power  Surge: Six Marks of Discipleship for a Changing Church”, Michael Foss Audio Link [youtube http://youtu.be/QfJ-4Zh_Vk8] It is at the age of 13 that Jewish boys participate in their Bar Mitzvah.  This is when they become obligated to observe the commandments.  Prior to this age they are … [Read more…]