27 Aug "You Offended Yet?" 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 I would like to begin this morning by reading a portion of an article written by Kevin DeYoung. Kevin is the pastor of Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, NC, an assistant professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC, and board chairman of The Gospel Coalition, which is a network of “broadly Reformed” evangelical churches that was founded in 2005. While gearheads read car magazines, and doctors read medical journals, pastors read
1 Corinthians 1:18-25 I would like to begin this morning by reading a portion of an article written by Kevin DeYoung. Kevin is the pastor of Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, NC, an assistant professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC, and board chairman of The Gospel Coalition, which is a network of “broadly Reformed” evangelical churches that was founded in 2005. While gearheads read car magazines, and doctors read medical journals, pastors read
20 Aug "Between a Rock and a Rock Thrower" Galatians 2:11-21 As a kid were you ever convinced that you had to be adopted? I mean, really: how could you be related to your big-mouthed brother when you’re so reserved and quiet? Your math genius parents could never have produced your brain – a brain that can’t add up anything without using fingers and toes. How can you be related when you can play almost any musical instrument and your sister is completely tone deaf? Melissa was an only child and even she was convinced, because of
Galatians 2:11-21 As a kid were you ever convinced that you had to be adopted? I mean, really: how could you be related to your big-mouthed brother when you’re so reserved and quiet? Your math genius parents could never have produced your brain – a brain that can’t add up anything without using fingers and toes. How can you be related when you can play almost any musical instrument and your sister is completely tone deaf? Melissa was an only child and even she was convinced, because of
13 Aug "Ready to Take a Dip?" Acts 8:26-40 Water – cool, clear, water. Seventy percent of the earth is covered with it. Two-thirds of the body is filled with it. In the beginning of time, the Spirit of God hovered over the water and brought life out of chaos. Our doctors encourage us to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day. It’s the fastest way to health, they say. And what can be more refreshing on a hot summer day than a dip in the pool? Right? But the Church uses water too. We use it in the ordinance of
Acts 8:26-40 Water – cool, clear, water. Seventy percent of the earth is covered with it. Two-thirds of the body is filled with it. In the beginning of time, the Spirit of God hovered over the water and brought life out of chaos. Our doctors encourage us to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day. It’s the fastest way to health, they say. And what can be more refreshing on a hot summer day than a dip in the pool? Right? But the Church uses water too. We use it in the ordinance of
06 Aug "Lord's Supper" 1 Corinthians 10 & 11 As most of you know, Melissa had some surgery a few weeks ago and, as a result, we received a blessing from you – the church – in the form of meals. And let me just say that they were all good. So when the new church cookbooks arrived, I couldn’t wait to sit down and thumb through one (which I did last week). There are some really good recipes in there: Mary’s Sweet Potato Salad (by Liz Bernard), Vidalia Onion Party Pie (by Audrey Bridell), and Easy Beef Burgundy (by
1 Corinthians 10 & 11 As most of you know, Melissa had some surgery a few weeks ago and, as a result, we received a blessing from you – the church – in the form of meals. And let me just say that they were all good. So when the new church cookbooks arrived, I couldn’t wait to sit down and thumb through one (which I did last week). There are some really good recipes in there: Mary’s Sweet Potato Salad (by Liz Bernard), Vidalia Onion Party Pie (by Audrey Bridell), and Easy Beef Burgundy (by