Whenever there are five Sundays in a month, we celebrate our Lord in a different fashion. Instead of the usual order of service that includes a 30-minute sermon, our Praise Band leads us through about a dozen contemporary songs that are interspersed with prayers of thanksgiving and praise “from the floor.” Our Praise and Prayer … [Read more…]
The Bible says we are saved by grace. The only way to get to heaven is through the doorway of Grace. If you’re going to get to heaven that’s the only way you’re going to get there. You can’t earn it, you can’t work for it, you can’t buy it. It’s just by God’s grace. … [Read more…]
We’re all guilty of responding to certain questions with typically trite and mindless answers; like, “What’z up?” Answer: “Nutin’.” Or, “What would you like for dinner?” “Whatever.” Or, “Where are you going tonight?” “Nowhere.” Then there’s my favorite: “How ya’ doing?” “Good.” Now I confess, I often pose this question to set up my listener … [Read more…]
The book of Hebrews purpose was to present the Lord Jesus Christ as perfect and superior in comparison to anything Judaism and the old covenant had to offer. The unknown author was writing to a group of Christians who were under intense persecution and some were contemplating a return to Judaism. He admonished them … [Read more…]
During our worship service on the first Sunday of every month, we celebrate our Lord’s “Last Supper.” Purposefully, we set apart some quiet moments to thank the Lord Jesus for His selfless sacrifice, culminating in a time of self-reflection and confession for our known sins. Following our worship hour, we invite everyone to stay for a time of … [Read more…]
