A New Beginning
2 Corinthians 5:14-21
Dear 2007, I have been waiting for you for such a long time. There is so much I want to say, but I don’t really know where to start. I can remember going through this same routine with your sister 2006, but we didn’t hit it off so well. For that reason I must [...]
The Glory of Giving
2 Corinthians 8:1-11
Witnessing the culmination, the end result of commitment excites us doesn’t it? My heart is stirred by people who make huge sacrifices to pursue something that others think is out of reach, something outside of their comfort zone, possibly even beyond their ability. Those rare folks whose ears tune out the world’s voice crying [...]
Keep Sowing!
2 Corinthians 9:6-8
The day the church treasurer resigned, the Elders asked the local grain elevator manager to take the position. He had been a member of the church for years and was one of the most respected men in the community, as well as the church. He agreed to take the position under two conditions: First, no [...]
Are You Eager To Serve?
2 Corinthians 9:6:15
Tom Jackson and Chris Johnson were both members of the same church. Tom and his family had joined the church when they moved into the neighborhood and began searching for a new church home. Tom and Serena had three kids who were in school at the time. The kids were busy in extracurricular activities at [...]
One For All And All For One!
2 Corinthians 8:1-7
During the months of May and June we spent four weeks seeking to gain a deeper understanding of “God’s Amazing Grace” and how the Lord has so freely showered every one of us with His abundant blessings. We learned that we were not born by mere coincidence or happenstance, but that the God of all [...]
Ambassadors For Christ
2 Corinthians 5:18
This morning I want to speak to you about a very important subject for us who profess and desire to be followers of Jesus Christ. The waters are muddy this morning concerning what it means to be a follower of Jesus. There are theorems, ideas, and proposals concerning our relationship to Jesus that are impeding [...]
Hold On The God Of Comfort Is On His Way!
2 Corinthians 2:3-11
People face troubles of every stripe, but the way people respond to trouble varies widely. Let me share with you a story. A man fell into a pit and couldn’t get himself out. A SUBJECTIVE person came along and said: “I FEEL for you, down there.” An OBJECTIVE person came along and said:
Applied Stewardship 101
2 Corinthians 8:1-11
On Tuesday night of this past week seventeen of our leaders gathered here in the presence of Almighty God to consecrate themselves to the Lord. As we spent time praising God for His hand that is so at work in our midst, lifting our hearts to the Father in prayer, and taking a look at [...]