Generally, all of us act, speak, and think in a particular way due to reasons. I mow my yard for the reason that my grass is long; I do the dishes for the reason that my wife cooked the meal; I pay the water and sewer bill for the reason that I value a shower...
Sermon Tag: Church
Why the Church? – Part 1
Is church attendance really that important? If God is everywhere, then can’t I worship from anywhere? Technically the answer to both of those questions is “yes”, but if we can worship God anywhere then why would God have called his children to get together to worship him? Why is the church called the “bride of...
What the World Needs from the Church
“Pastors cry…” We don’t necessarily want to admit this, but it is a reality that is occurring with increased frequency in so many of our lives. This COVID season has been exceptionally difficult on all, but I believe even more so for pastors as they attempt to navigate the treacherous waters of ministry and spiritual...
The Essential Church
In this season of quarantine and pandemic, we have heard much discussion as to “essential” and “non-essential” business, activity, and events. This week I would like us to begin a discussion regarding the essential nature of the church, and how the church provides the only hope all the more in times such as these, times...
Church Planting: Lessons From Our First Year
What do you most fear? As a kid I feared going down into my grandparents basement. It was dark, damp, smelled funny, the stairs were steep, and it had a deep scary hole in the corner. Though I’ve long outgrown that fear, as an adult I have other fears. What about you, what do you...