“Love” is such an interesting word and emotion…it can make us better, or worse; it can cause us to do stupid things, or beautiful things; it is applied to people, pets, and pizza, and is a common description ascribed to activities and amusements we enjoy. But for one seeking to “Follow Me”, it is a...
Sermon Tag: Purpose
Refreshed Through Purpose
This week’s message will focus upon discovering refreshment through purpose. In Paul’s letter to Philemon he addresses three items that impact all of us in our lives to greater or lesser degrees: community, love, and trial. These items are not simply random, accidental events, but designed for a purpose, and understanding this purpose will refresh...
Refreshed Through Prayer
This week we will begin a three part sermon series on the book of Philemon. Although you may have difficulty in locating it (find Hebrews and turn back one page!), it is a book full of important truth for us today. The thought in particular that captures my spirit and imagination is expressed in verses...
What’s My Purpose?
“Who made God?” “How does the Holy Spirit live in me?” “If God is so strong, why doesn’t He just smash Satan?” “If God said it wasn’t good for Adam to be alone, why didn’t He make Himself a wife too?” These are all great questions, often postured by children to parents and pastors, and...