Sermons & Worship from February 2023

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-26; Psalm 32:1-7; Matthew 14:13-21 The Apostle Paul would write to the Christians who were living in Rome, telling them, “Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all people.If possible, so far, as it depends upon you, be at peace with all people.Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay says the Lord.’But…

Scripture: Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 99:6-9; 2 Peter 1:16-21 Mountain top experiences are mentioned throughout scripture. The term itself has come to be contrasted with experiences that happen within the valleys of our lives. Something there is about a mountain that is majestic. Something there is about a mountain that removes us from the everydayness of life. Something there is about a mountain that emotionally draws us nearer to God within our souls. It was on the top of Mount Sinai…

Scripture: Daniel 6:10-23; Psalm 143:10-12; Acts 4:1-4, 15-20 Acts of courage come in many forms. We routinely see the media reports of The people that we will follow in today’s stories knew the danger that they faced to their very lives and, even in the possibility of losing their lives, acted with tremendous courage. First, a brief history of Daniel: Daniel was a Hebrew from Judah. Sometime between 609 and 598 BC Judah had been conquered by Nebuchadnezzar, King of…

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-6; Psalm 86:1-10; Matthew 5:14-16 Jesus had just been teaching the multitude of people gathered on the mountainside by the Sea of Galilee. It is traditionally known as the Sermon on the Mount, and it was the most extensive teaching session that is recorded in the Gospels. Some of the best known content of the teaching is the Beatitudes. After the crowd has dispersed and the disciples remain with Jesus, He turns to them and continues his teaching.…