Jul 22, 2013
FROM THE PULPIT: How to be a Matthew in today's world
Be a Matthew: look around and identify friends, neighbors, co-workers, classmates and family who don’t know Jesus Christ as their savior. Write their names on your prayer list.
Jul 3, 2013
FROM THE PULPIT: Family values shape the nation’s future
During this patriotic season, there is much fanfare and excitement among Americans.
Jun 24, 2013
FROM THE PULPIT: Jesus can help pick up the broken pieces
Summer vacation ended — as did the visit with Grandma and Grandpa — and Johnny and Mary went back home to their parents.
Jun 13, 2013
FROM THE PULPIT: Admit your mistakes and receive forgiveness
Grandma forgave Johnny for accidentally breaking her treasured glass bird statue, but the boy’s heart still harbored bitterness.
Jun 10, 2013
FROM THE PULPIT: Free yourself, confess your sins
Mary and Johnny explored all the old items in their grandparents’ house.
May 28, 2013
FROM THE PULPIT: Don’t let greed choke you to death
A tale passed down the generations offers an enlightening lesson. It goes like this:
May 21, 2013
FROM THE PULPIT: Pentecost and its beginnings
"Pentecost,” of Greek origin, simply means "fiftieth." Pentecost Sunday, the Sabbath day after a week's worth of weeks — 7 days times 7 weeks equals 49 — ended the Easter season.
May 6, 2013
FROM THE PULPIT: We have received new life in Christ
The other evening while at a dinner with friends, our hosts told us how they acquired their friendly golden lab, Bud.
Apr 23, 2013
FROM THE PULPIT: Question your motives before acting
Someone once said, “The people who do things that count don’t usually stop to count them.”