I don’t know if you’ve ever noticed this or not … but the world we live can be very un-Christian at times… How in the world can we live this life that Christ has called us to live … when we live in a world that is so dead-set against Christ and his ways? How in the world can we live Christian lives … in such an un-Christian context? I’m sure that Titus was asking himself the same questions, as Paul left him on the island of Crete, to lay...
How do you feel about … forgiveness, today? Is it an important part of our lives as followers of Christ? Is it something that we should always be willing to do? And, do others need it? The truth is … everyone needs a little forgiveness at times… And, we—as followers of Christ—are in need of offering it, being the bearers of forgiveness. Our Bible story for today is a story of ‘the possibility of forgiveness.’ The Apostle Paul, in prison at Rome, writes to a wealthy man who had become...
Today, as we begin our summer months and hopefully a focus on more ‘family time,’ I want to look into just what being a family really means; we’re going to talk a bit about the importance of FAMILY. And, as we begin today, I want you to use your imagination and ask yourself this: What does Jesus’ really think about the idea of ‘family?’ Do you think Jesus’ earthly family was important to him? Jesus is often misunderstood when it comes to his attitude toward family. Listen to today’s scripture...
HE IS RISEN! That message, folks, is not just for Easter! For those who put their faith in Christ for their eternal lives, this is a message of HOPE for all year long… Jesus himself had much to say about the reality of eternal life. Let’s listen now, as we turn to the Apostle John, and hear these words of HOPE… “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. 2 There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not...
Folks, as we begin today, ask yourself this question: What does the Bible mean to me? What difference does the Word of God make in my life? As was mentioned in the ‘Intro to Worship’ today, my Jewish brother from Jerusalem always says of Israel, “We are a people of God’s Word. If we’re not, we have no business being here.” We feel the same here at the Dodgeville United Methodist Church. If we are not a people of God’s Word, we have no business being here … because that...
Psalm 150 is a closing hymn of praise. God’s creation praises him everywhere and in every way. And we should join this incredible song of praise! Listen: Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heaven! 2 Praise him for his mighty works; praise his unequaled greatness! 3 Praise him with a blast of the ram’s horn; praise him with the lyre and harp! 4 Praise him with the tambourine and dancing; praise him with strings and flutes! 5 Praise him with a clash of...
Moms are blessed, aren’t they? And, today, we honor our moms … while bringing glory to God through the reading of his word. Listen to today’s scripture, but let me set it up first: As I understand it, this was probably Paul’s last correspondence of his life. He was imprisoned for a second time in Rome, counting on this young pastor—Timothy—to take over leadership of the Christian churches he’d planted by this time, so he encourages him in this way… Timothy, I thank God for you—the God I serve with...
There are many reasons that Church Membership is important … biblically … and theologically … and practically. The title of today’s message is “It’s All about Baptism!” Actually, it’s all about discipleship, but baptism is where we all begin. Before I get into that, let me move to today’s scripture … which comes from the very last verses of the Gospel of Matthew, known as The Great Commission… Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make...
In a book called “Through the Windows of Heaven,” the authors tell us this: Science says if there is any such thing as infallible proof, it is the repetition of the same experiment. With that in mind, hear this: • Jesus rose from the dead, and Mary Magdalene encountered him—experiment one. • The women encountered him—experiment two. • The disciples encountered him—experiment three. • The apostles encountered him—experiment four. • Five hundred people saw him after the Resurrection—experiment five. Each one of these … is the repetition of the same...
As we begin today, I want to walk you through the very familiar story of Good Friday… Here’s my timeline for the day: Thursday, early evening … Jesus dined with his disciples for what has come to be known as The Last Supper… Thursday, after supper … Jesus went to the Garden of Gethsemane, across the Kidron Valley over to the base of the Mount of Olives … and it was there he prayed so intently that sweat dropped off of him likes drops of blood… His disciples couldn’t stay...
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