Mar 26, 2023 — Eric Howell
In the parable of The Good Samaritan, Jesus compared the actions of the Priest, the Levite, and the Samaritan, in response to the religious law expert’s question about “our neighbors.”
Our discussion focuses on who our neighbors are, how we are to love our neighbors, and what causes us to sometimes “look the other way”.
Mar 19, 2023 Elisha Freeman — Judith Viorst is the author of the children’s book ‘Alexandar and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.’ In this book, everything goes wrong for Alexandar and his solution is to move to Australia. So many of us have souls that have been in a terrible, horrible, no good condition. Sometimes these happen to us through events out of our control. What does Jesus teach us that enables us to handle and respond in positive ways? We will seek these answers this morning in our lesson.
Mar 12, 2023 Elisha Freeman — When asked ‘How are you?’ Many of us has said and received, “I am doing good, just busy.” Many believe and wear busyness as a badge of honor, equating busyness with productivity. What if being busy isn’t productive? What is being busy is to be unhealthy? What if being busy is to put our soul in a toxic condition? This morning we will learn from our good Shepherd, Jesus, on how to respond to being busy and allow for more healthy rhythms to be cultivated for our lives.
Mar 05, 2023 Elisha Freeman — The term ‘soul’ is found 271 times in our English Bibles. The soul is the most valuable and precious gift given by God to a human being in this life. Yet, how many of us this morning would say our soul is good? Healthy? In good condition? Truth is that many would admit that it is not well with my soul. This morning we launch our March sermon series with a focus on our souls and getting healthy.
Feb 12, 2023 Elisha Freeman — As we consider living out the teachings of Jesus as his disciples, we must remember two truths: Discipleship requires commitment and discipleship means that I will be uncomfortable. This morning Jesus will challenge us to rise to these expectations knowing that what lies beyond this is a deep faith.
Feb 05, 2023 Elisha Freeman — We all follow someone, the questions is which someone is it? Jesus, in one of his hardest teachings, brings to light and poses the challenge to healthy, vibrant discipleship. That challenge self. Which leads to this questions about my discipleship, has it been Jesus centered or self centered?
Jan 29, 2023 Elisha Freeman — It is said, ‘A student knows what his master knows; a disciple becomes what his master is.’ This morning we start our series entitled ‘Follow Me’, where are focus is going to be on strengthening and living out our discipleship.
Jan 22, 2023 — Brian Newberry Ancient Rome celebrated victorious generals with fantastic parades through the heart of the city. That celebration was accompanied by a unique reminder to be humble. A Christian’s life is a joyous celebration charged with reminders to be humble as well.
Jan 15, 2024 Elisha Freeman — Someone once said that ‘Pride is one of the few diseases where people get sick except for the one who has it’. What is the key for us to hear/read God’s word and translate it into action so that life can be lived well? Our Scripture text will remind us that the key lies with an attitude and mindset that God highly favors in those who would follow Him.
Jan 08, 2023 — Elisha Freeman This morning we embark on a journey to many things. Individually, we have made resolutions with the hopes our spiritual life will be richer and full of meaning. As a congregation, we want to build off the great work that God did among us last year. How will both be accomplished? What is needed to ensure that this year can be the most productive year possible? These questions and more will be our focus during the sermon this morning.