Author Archives: Josh

Forgiveness (the “rock sermon”)

Good morning, Friends!   Sometimes I think that people listen better, and remember more, if they have something to hold in their hands during worship. So this morning, we’re handing out rocks. And I’d like you to hold them in … Continue reading

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Gifts

There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same … Continue reading

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Follow Me

Good morning, Friends! One Sunday morning a pastor told his congregation that the church needed some extra money, the pastor asked the people to prayerfully consider putting a little extra in the offering plate. The pastor said that as a … Continue reading

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First steps in prayer

Good morning, Friends! It certainly has been a wet weekend. I thought about changing out one of our hymns for today and having us sing, There Shall Be Showers of Blessings, but I thought you all might start throwing things … Continue reading

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Living stones

Good morning, Friends! There’s a story about a man who was in a shipwreck and got stranded on a tiny desert island. He lived there for a few years, and then one day, another ship showed up and rescued him. … Continue reading

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God will take care of us

Good morning, Friends! It’s good to see you all today. One of my wife’s cousins is always sending me jokes and stories. This summer he sent me one about a new pastor who finished his sermon one morning. He was … Continue reading

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The first word

Good morning, Friends! I’m so glad to see you all here this morning, and I’m so glad to be here myself! The past couple of weeks have been kind of a roller coaster ride for our family. All summer long, … Continue reading

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