Gospel (60)

Ian

Sharing Where The Food Is

Isaiah 55:1-9, Matthew 6:1-15 When one works with the homeless, one learns that the homeless have an amazing network of information. This network includes which ministry provides food on which day. It can include which ministry provides sundries and clothes. Then there are the ministries…

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Ian

First Monday of Lent

Proverbs 3:33–4:27, Genesis 3:21–4:7, Luke 3:4–18 (Grand)Parents can pass on wisdom to their (biological, mentored, or spiritual) children and grandchildren. Sometimes the wisdom is things learned, sometimes it is pain survived. In Proverbs, we see a collection of wisdom sayings. Living a good life has…

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Ian

Transitioning

Psalm 29; Isaiah 43:1–13; Matthew 3:13–17 Many people claim to have heard from God. Often in church culture, we hear about Elijah and the "still, small, voice of God" (1 Kings 19). In Psalm 29, however, the voice of the Lord is anything but quiet.

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Ian

Salvation of Becoming

Psalm 2; Isaiah 2:1-4; Isaiah 56:1-8; Luke 2:41-52 Many people have taught and believed that once a person prays the Sinner's Prayer that they are safe from Hell. The most famous one was used by Billy Graham to lead people to Christ. It is: Dear…

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Ian

Comfy Story

Psalm 72; Isaiah 60:1–6; Micah 5:1–6; Matthew 2:1–12 The richness of the story of the Magi could probably fill volumes. Magi were people who retained, studied, and added to ancient knowledge. In many respects, they were a combination of priest, counselor, academic. They would be…

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