“Forgive us as our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.” This sentence is, for me, the most challenging of them all; Do I really understand what God has forgiven me for? Do i really forgive others? Do I forgive myself? Do i really know what forgiveness means? This sentence will take two… Read More »The Heart of Forgiveness (September 29, 2024)
We continue “moving towards the heart of God” through our look at the Lord’s prayer. This week, understanding that God is our father, he both knows and provides all our needs as we ask and trust him. sermon: Moving towards the heart of God: Our Daily Bread (Matthew 6:11, Matthew 6:33-34) by Pastor David Donaldson
Jesus taught us to pray, “thy Kingdom come…” and, a few verses later, told to make our first priority his kingdom. Living in and for God’s kingdom here on earth is our calling – and our great challenge. Our initial response to this challenge is prayer. We continue our look at prayer, using the Lord’s… Read More »Moving Towards the Heart of God, part 2: Thy Kingdom Come (September 15, 2024)
We’re told to Pray Without Ceasing. We’re told not be anxious about anything. In my life I’ve reversed these verses, Pray sometimes and be anxious about everything. Then I wonder why there is a void in my heart; a longing for something more – more strength to face temptations, more intimacy with God, more peace, Joy… Read More »Prayer: moving toward the heart of God (September 8, 2024)
In light of both a baptism and communion this Sunday, it’s valuable to review the core teaching of our salvation. When Paul says, “live a life worthy of the calling,” what is Paul referring to? We’ll explore Ephesians 1-3 as a meditation of the calling – God and our salvation. sermon: “Live Worthy” Because …… Read More »“Live Worthy” Because … (September 1, 2024)
These verses end the section; with unity in Christ, diversity of graces of the Spirit we reach maturity. Maturity is discernment to hold fast when deceitful teaching comes our way and speaking the truth in love to grow in Christ. sermon: Maturity is Being Truth in Love (Ephesians 4:14-16) with Pastor David Donaldson
This scripture passage, along with Romans 12, 1 Cor 12, provide the strategy for how a church accomplishes its God-given mission of “making disciples.” And, therefore, provides the broad strategy of how we accomplish “community of Christ sharing Christ with our communities.” sermon: The right person in the right place at the right time (Ephesians… Read More »The right person in the right place at the right time (August 18, 2024)
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We will consider how Paul described, “Living a life worthy of the calling.” This life is summarized in ‘oneness’ and ‘unity’ – Paul’s description of a mature, Christ-following life. This week begins our look at spiritual giftedness in the local church. sermon: The Unity in the Spirit (Ephesians 4:2-6) with Pastor David Donaldson
Jesus’ death and resurrection are the beginning of our salvation and our discipleship. Jesus had to die for our sins to be forgiven, and he had to rise (and return to ‘the Father’) for the Holy Spirit to come and empower us to live like and for Christ. Communion is our moment of reflection and… Read More »Abide and Grow… through Communion (August 4, 2024)