The Gospel of John takes a different approach than the traditional way the Christmas story is told in the other Gospels. He begins his book by saying this: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Instead of putting the story of Christmas with the shepherds and angels [...]
It is much easier to fall into temptation if you are right next to it. · If you make a plan to follow through on your desires, it becomes more and more difficult to stop that process. · On the other hand, if you make a plan to avoid temptation, then is becomes harder and [...]
audio mp3="https://canyonverdedownloads.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/2-timothy-4-6-8-pauls-example-of-finishing-well.mp3"][/audio This is not a complete recording of this weeks message, please see the written text below for the complete message. Introduction It’s never good news when the doctor calls and says: Your test results came in. We need to see you right away. When someone is faced with a serious illness or terminal cancer, [...]
Introduction This section of scripture has impacted me more than any other passage I’ve studied recently. Today’s message is mostly for me and this morning I’m going to strive to explain to you why this passage has been so impacting and applicable and powerful in my life right now In the book of [...]
Introduction Last’s weeks study in 1 Peter reminds me of the story of Lazarus from John 11. Turn there with me. Lazarus was Jesus’ friend and he lived in Bethany. Jesus was staying about 15 miles away in Perea when Lazarus became very ill. They send word to Jesus, but Jesus said this really [...]
