Category Archives: Church

Knowing Jesus: The Judge of the Living and the Dead

Over the last few weeks, we have looked at a lot of important descriptions of Jesus. But you can’t tell the full story of Jesus without including this one: He is the Judge of the Living and the Dead. I … Continue reading

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Knowing Jesus: Lord, Part 3

Jesus gives a good definition of “lordship” in Luke 6:46. “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord’ and don’t do what I tell you?” Luke 6:46 To make Jesus your lord is to do what He says. Obedience has seemingly … Continue reading

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Knowing Jesus: The Story Behind the Name, Part 3

As we go through this Knowing Jesus series, we are interviewing some people at our church and we are asking them a simple question: How did you come to know Jesus? I’m excited that these videos are an opportunity for … Continue reading

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The Five Love Languages: Quality Time, Part 1

If you show me how you spend your time, I can show you what you love. That’s because the way we use our time is an indicator of what we love. It has been said that time is more valuable … Continue reading

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The Five Love Languages: Words of Affirmation, Part 2

A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver. Proverbs 25:11 Gold stands out, even when surrounded by silver. And the writer of Proverbs says that the right word spoken at the right time stands … Continue reading

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The Five Love Languages: Learning to Love Like Jesus, Part 2

In my previous post, I introduced the five love languages popularized by Dr. Gary Chapman in his best-selling book. With this post, I want to take a look at the example of Jesus in the New Testament. In the Gospels, … Continue reading

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Prayer Night

My brothers and sisters, earnestly in prayer, keeping hope alive.

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Fall Retreat

I had the opportunity recently to speak at our Middle School Fall Retreat. From my youth ministry days, fall retreat was always my favorite event. And I have to say, it was a real blessing to me to be able … Continue reading

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Coming Soon

My next sermon series, beginning Sunday August 13 will be entitled Kingdom Stories: The Parables of Jesus.

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Baja 2023

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