Tag: Suffering
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Pre-Lenten Journey 2024 ~ Why Crucifixion?
In this sermon, we will explore why crucifixion was the chosen method by God for Jesus’ death on the cross. We will emphasize Jesus’ humble, sacrificial mindset and obedience to God’s plan. By highlighting the public, shameful, sacrificial, and horrific nature associated with crucifixion, explaining how Jesus’ death took on the shame of our sins.…
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Gratitude Will Change Your Attitude
Today, in our time of hearing and responding to a message from God’s Word, we turn to the book of Philippians and see how Paul emphasizes the importance of gratitude in the life of a believer. We also look at the biblical mandate to give thanks in all circumstances and highlight the role of gratitude…
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All Things New ~ Bringer of the New
Jesus has come. Jesus has won. Jesus makes all things new again. Jesus is the bringer of the new. How though? Sometimes things don’t feel so new. We must realize we live in the tension of the now and not yet, and Jesus indeed is making all things new again in us, in others, and…
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Our Daily Bread? ~ All Things Good?
Have we ever stopped and asked what Romans 8:28 really teaches us about the struggles we face in this life, and how it can bring us even more comfort to discover how Romans 8:28 is not to bring us comfort in knowing all things will be good here and now. However, it does teach us…
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Count Your Blessings
Sometimes in life, we just need to remember that God is good. This is a short testimony to how the simple act of remembrance can turn the most sorrowful of hearts to joy. As much pain, I have been through these last several months. Not having a job. Being unable to do physical labor. Seeing…