Archives for May 2020

Table talk: Everyone fails. Jesus shows grace and restores. Read John 21:15-17Here is a video for children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppb9bKX1r7kSay: Just before Jesus' death, Jesus predicted Peter would deny him three times. Peter insisted it would not happen. But, Peter did deny Jesus three times. After Jesus rose from the dead, Jesus and Peter had the following d...

Have you ever told the same story over and over again? We all have our favorite life stories that we seem to tell anyone who will listen. Brandie and I recount our dating and engagement adventures. And, like anyone who has kids or grandkids, we talk about the adventures of our boys! As you considered the stories you repeat often, I wonder if your salvation story is among t...

At some point over the last 10 weeks, you may have wondered, "What's next?" What is going to happen next, what other crisis will surface, will we ever get back to normal, when will I be able to hug a friend again, how is the economy going to rebound, what's the next show I can watch on Netflix, what's the next fad on Facebook now that we've all created an avatar. We have s...

Week of May 17: I Doubt It. Table talk: People have doubts. Jesus asks people to believe. Read John 20:25-29Here is a resource for children: https://sermons4kids.com/seeing_is_believing.htm Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. [25] So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see i...

As you and I are stuck at home these days, do you long for a vacation to an exotic location? You may be a beach person or a mountain person. You may be a nature lover or a city seeker. No matter what your dream vacation is, many of us love to be on the go. Even though our communities are slowly get back to "normal" activity, the command to be on the go with the gospel has ...

Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene Table talk: Jesus appears to Mary after his resurrection and asks her to share the good news.Read John 20:11-18Here is an image for children: https://i.pinimg.com/736x/78/a0/f0/78a0f0956e790c14cb7ea6be8a1c0b0d--bible-crafts-craft-kits.jpg 11 But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb. 12 An...

As everyone has endured these last two months, we have experienced "family" in a way that few of us imagined. We are either together all the time or completely separated from family. As we look at one of my favorite passages of Scripture this week, I hope to bring purpose and encouragement to you and your family whether you are tired of seeing each other or you long to be ...

Who Do You Say I Am? Table talk: People believe many different things about Jesus; he wants to know what you believe about HimRead Luke 9:18-20Here is an image for children: http://bethanybible.org/new/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WHO-DO-YOU-SAY-HE-IS-Mark-8.27-30.jpg 18 Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, "Who do t...

When I was young, I watched one of the first reality TV shows ever... That's Incredible. It was hosted by Fran Tarkenton, the famous football player, and Cathy Lee Crosby. They showcased amazing people doing amazing things. Tiger Woods even made an appearance as a young boy. I'm sure they never imagined what Reality TV would become. In the book of Acts, I can only guess wh...