Author Archives: Josh

The forgiving church

Good morning, Friends! I’ve got something a little unusual for you this morning. For the last couple of weeks, we’ve been talking about the nature and the purpose of the church. We talked one Sunday about how nice it would … Continue reading

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New wine (October 2019)

Jesus told a parable once about when the Holy Spirit starts to move, we need to find new ways for people to experience and live in it. Jesus said it was like harvest time, when grapes are collected and turned … Continue reading

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A light-bringing church

Good morning, Friends! A couple of weeks ago at worship, I asked a question. I described some of the different things we’ve done together during the past four years, and then I asked, “What do you want to do next? … Continue reading

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The encouraging church

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your … Continue reading

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What do you want to do next?

Good morning, Friends! I hope you’re all doing well today! Today is kind of a special day. I know all days are special, since today is a day that the Lord has made. But today is a special day for … Continue reading

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A new way of living

I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but … Continue reading

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What are missions, anyway? (September 2019)

Jesus told his friends, “Go into all the world, and preach the good news to the whole creation.” (Mark 16:15) Saint Francis of Assisi said, “Preach everywhere. If necessary, use words.” A lot of people feel that missions are old-fashioned … Continue reading

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Stranger in the night

Good morning, Friends! A few weeks ago I decided to do a few Old Testament sermons, and I told the story of Jacob and his brother Esau. Over half the people at worship looked like they’d never heard that particular … Continue reading

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Turnaround

Good morning, Friends! I hope you’re all doing well! A couple of weeks ago, we looked at the story of Jacob and his brother Esau. These two brothers quarreled over who was going to get the blessing from their father … Continue reading

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Birthright

This is the account of the family line of Abraham’s son Isaac. Abraham became the father of Isaac, and Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah daughter of Bethuel the Aramean from Paddan Aram and sister of Laban … Continue reading

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