Posts from September 2024

The Gospel is God’s power to save – Romans 1:16. The power to save is in the message, not in the messenger. We have an opportunity to invite friends, neighbors, and loved ones to hear the message of God’s word every week when we gather to worship. However, a special opportunity to hear the word of God proclaimed two weeks from now with our special sermon series on the topic of “Showers of Blessings.” It is a message that the…

As we enter into the Fall of the year, most gardens are past the producing stage. However, before the chill sets in, consider three gardens worth the attention of God’s people found in Scripture. The Garden of Eden (Garden of temptation) This is described as a place of incredible beauty (Genesis 2:8-17). This garden had every tree in it, the bible says, that is pleasant to the eye- very beautiful colors and scenery. It also supplied every need of the…

Our gospel meeting with John Gooch will be here in less than a month! (October 6-9). It appears that some believe gospel meetings serve no real purpose today. Perhaps it isn’t wise to do away with these special efforts so hastily. Could it possibly be that the lack of support for gospel meetings and other outreach efforts says more about our misplaced priorities than we would like to admit? While not trying to put anybody on a “guilt-trip” that may…

Note from Mike: I shared this in last Sunday’s Bible Class on 1 Corinthians 13. A good number in class asked for a copy, and it’s placed in this week’s bulletin as a thoughtful reminder what a blessing loving, godly mothers really are. If I talk to my children about what is right and what is wrong, but have not love, I am like a ringing doorbell or pots banging in the kitchen. And though I know what stages my…