How is your relationship with money? I wrote this question on the welcome board in our church lobby. We always have a question of the day, hoping to get people thinking as they walk in for worship. As I conversed with one person yesterday, we started joking: “My relationship with money? WeContinue reading “How to have a good relationship with money – Part 2: Be Rich Toward God – Luke 12:13-21”
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How to have a good relationship with money – Part 1 – Love it or hate it?
Do you love money? This guy really does: As he’s hugging that money, he’s probably singing this song: Or do you hate money? Have you ever said “I hate money!”? I have. It’s usually because I actually love money, but I feel like I don’t have enough of it. I want more. I love moneyContinue reading “How to have a good relationship with money – Part 1 – Love it or hate it?”
Overcoming our fears, Part 2 – God’s role in calming our fears – Luke 12:1-2
People say that their two greatest fears are death and speaking in public. In Luke 12:1-12 Jesus talked with his disciples about these two fears. Perhaps what he said will help you overcome those fears! In Verses 4-7 he refers to the fear of death. Do not be afraid, but do fear God, he lovesContinue reading “Overcoming our fears, Part 2 – God’s role in calming our fears – Luke 12:1-2”
Overcoming Our Fears – Part 1: The Two Greatest Fears
What do you think are the things that people fear the most? Death is #2. What is number 1? Speaking in public. #1. More scary than death. I love what Jerry Seinfeld had to say about this: I think we see this fear at work at Faith Church during Sunday worship almost every week. WeContinue reading “Overcoming Our Fears – Part 1: The Two Greatest Fears”
Woe to you, Christians – Part 2 – How to stop the two main things that will cause your death
Imagine you have been invited to your pastor’s house for dinner and some leaders of the church are there. It is a nice meal with pleasant dinner conversation. Do you think you would take this time to point out all the things you didn’t like about the people around the table? Some of you might! Continue reading “Woe to you, Christians – Part 2 – How to stop the two main things that will cause your death”
Woe to you, Christians! – Part 1: How a woe oracle could save the church from death
“Woe!” but not “Woah!” What’s the difference? “Woah” is an utterance of surprise, or a command to “Stop!” But “Woe” is a wailing of sadness. In the Bible there are Woe Oracles in the Old Testament. That word “woe” was used in Israel primarily at funerals. People would loudly proclaim “woe” at the passing ofContinue reading “Woe to you, Christians! – Part 1: How a woe oracle could save the church from death”
What if we’re totally wrong about what it means to follow Jesus – Part 2
My son walked up to our pantry closet in our kitchen, looking for a snack. He quickly put his hand over his nose, uttering a muffled “Ugh! What is that smell?” I looked over at him standing there, and said “What do you mean? Is it the trashcan?” Our kitchen trash bin is right nextContinue reading “What if we’re totally wrong about what it means to follow Jesus – Part 2”
What if we’re totally wrong about what it should look like to follow Jesus? Part 1
We are about to head to the polls again. Who are you for, and who are you against? Republican? Democrat? Third-party? As the presidential race heats up, who are you for and who are you against? “For or against” is more than just a way to approach politics. It is a common way we lookContinue reading “What if we’re totally wrong about what it should look like to follow Jesus? Part 1”
How the Lord’s Prayer Matters – Luke 11:1-13
Can you recite the Lord’s Prayer? Go ahead, give it a try…”Our Father…” Need a hint? Click here. How did you do? How long has it been since you recited it? Maybe you recite the prayer often. Or maybe your church worship uses the prayer weekly? What does the Lord’s Prayer matter? Are we supposedContinue reading “How the Lord’s Prayer Matters – Luke 11:1-13”
How to escape the crushing busyness of life, Part 2 – The Solution
So last week I introduced the sermon from Luke 10:38-42 by asking if you feel defeated by the busyness of life? Do you feel that way? Do you wish you could escape the busyness, find some freedom, some space some peace? As we looked at the story of two sisters, Mary and Martha, Jesus taughtContinue reading “How to escape the crushing busyness of life, Part 2 – The Solution”
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