Do you like people who are chosen? Do you like those who receive special treatment? Or do you despise them? Do you wish they would experience a downfall or significant failure? What if you are one of the chosen, one of the special people? Would you want to fail? We often don’t care for peopleContinue reading “A Long Heritage”
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Dedicate Yourself to God
Have you ever set up a memorial? Have you made something to remember another person? Have you made something special to give to someone? Was there an incident or a reason for you to make it? Have you made or set up something special dedicated to God? We make a variety things for others. AsContinue reading “Dedicate Yourself to God”
Panic or Trust
What do you fear? Do you have a fear of heights? Are you afraid of losing your job? Are you afraid of losing your spouse? Do you fear certain animals? Are there people who strike fear in your heart? Do you know you do not need to fear? Are you willing to be courageous? WeContinue reading “Panic or Trust”
Take the Next Step
Have you been told something would be yours even though someone else owned it at the time? Did you wonder how it would come to pass? Did you trust that it would happen? Or did you blow it off as someone blustering when they said it to you? Some things can appear to be impossible.Continue reading “Take the Next Step”
Name Above All Names
Who do you praise? Who do you lift up? Is it someone close to you? Is it someone you look up to? Is there someone you desire to follow through thick and thin, without question, and willing to do anything for? Is that someone Jesus Christ? Do you look at Him with awe and wonder?Continue reading “Name Above All Names”
Know the Savior
Do you know the Savior? Do you know who He is? Or do you just know about Him? Have you only heard of Him? Or have you gotten to know Him? Do you wonder what the difference is? Are you willing to pursue Him? Will you decide to truly know who He is? Will youContinue reading “Know the Savior”
Something New
How many things can you think of that people do on Sunday rather than go to church? Do you think it is wrong for people to work on Sunday while going out to eat after worship? Do you believe it is wrong for people to watch worship online? We can quickly point out many thingsContinue reading “Something New”
God’s Expectations, Pt. 2
In today’s passage, Israel responds to God’s proclamation of their rebellion. We also see part of God’s counter-response. We will see more of it tomorrow. The Israelites respond as though they are doing what God has demanded but he is not paying attention to them. Israel is acting like a child caught not doing theirContinue reading “God’s Expectations, Pt. 2”
God’s Expectations, Pt. 1
Last week we walked through the Beatitudes. For the next three days, we are going to look at what God expects of us…and has for nearly three thousand years. In Isaiah 58, is a proclamation, response, and counter-response—God, his people, and God. God tells the prophet to proclaim to Israel their rebellion and false attemptsContinue reading “God’s Expectations, Pt. 1”
Look Forward to Worship
What brings you joy? What makes you glad? Does being with family and friends make you happy? What about co-workers? Does seeing your favorite team win bring you excitement and happiness? Are you happy when you go to the church building for worship services? Being glad or happy can depend on the situation. Some willContinue reading “Look Forward to Worship”
Marty Pressey 