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Familia Sabia

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on May 4, 2024

Una familia que crece en el temor del Señor es una familia que crece en sabiduría.

Una de las actividades que más disfrutaba hacer con mi papá, creciendo en la casa familiar, era ir de pesca. Mi padre conseguía que un pescador de Chuburná nos llevara y pasábamos algunas horas pescando no muy lejos de la costa. Pero una de las cosas que más me ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Responses To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2024

Acts 5:17-42 shows us different responses to the gospel, responses that we still see today.

Introduction After Pentecost, the message of the resurrection of Jesus Christ spread rapidly in Jerusalem as Spirit-empowered believers shared the gospel with unbelievers. Miraculous signs and wonders accompanied the proclamation of the gospel, and no one could deny that God was at work in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Philip And The Ethiopian Eunuch – Excluded? Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 1, 2024

This series is about feeling included. The Ethiopian Eunuch was excluded from the temple for three reasons. He was a stranger. He didn't look like them (black skin). He was a Eunuch.

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 Since Easter, we have been covering the times Jesus appeared in person to continue to turn the world upside down. To put this passage in context, we need to start with where it is in the account of the early church. It began with everyone hanging out together, all of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 23:1, Acts 8:26-40, Isaiah 56:3-5, Matthew 19:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Signs And Wonders Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 26, 2024

Acts 5:12-16 shows us some keys to the accomplishment of the church’s mission.

Introduction John MacArthur wrote these words: A perennial problem the church of Jesus Christ faces is a lack of focus on its mission (John F. MacArthur Jr., Acts, vol. 1, MacArthur New Testament Commentary [Chicago: Moody Press, 1994], 159). He goes on to note that widespread confusion exists ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reenfoque: La Fidelidad Del Corazón

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 20, 2024

Reflexiona, a la luz del evangelio, dónde está enfocado tu corazón.

Este mes hemos estado meditando en un pequeño libro profético del Antiguo Testamento, llamado Hageo y quizá el primer reto ha sido encontrarlo porque es un libro de apenas dos capítulos, pero muy substancioso para la reflexión sobre nuestra relación con Dios y el ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Trouble With Lying Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 19, 2024

Acts 5:1-11 teaches us about the trouble with lying.

Introduction I asked ChatGPT the following question, “What is the trouble with lying?” Here is the partial answer I received, which is pretty good: The trouble with lying lies in its multiple negative consequences, both for the liar and those around them. Here are some key issues: (1) Erosion of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Becoming Whole - From Shadow To Light Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 19, 2024

What if the second half of the Psalm happened there in the darkest valley? The 23rd Psalm teaches us that God is with us, no matter what.

When I was young, one of the early movies I saw was called Pollyanna which was released in 1960 by Disney. I mentioned on Easter that I used to watch the Wonderful World of Disney with my family on Sunday night, and it was there that I saw the movie. For those who have never actually seen the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is It Ok To Doubt? Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 19, 2024

For the doubters and skeptics, this is where you belong, right there with Thomas. Jesus didn't criticize his doubting, he invited him to actually touch him. You don't have to believe to come, this is a place where we can ask our questions. This is a place where we find Jesus to be real.

My theme this Eastertide is the way that Jesus changed who we are AFTER the resurrection – while most of our studies are on the person Jesus BEFORE the crucifixion, what happened after is what changed us permanently. But the truth is, even those of us who call ourselves believers doubt at times. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8, John 20:19-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Heading Home From Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 19, 2024

The concept (Bright Sunday) is that Jesus was having fun showing up for the disciples, here as they headed home, he walked with them, and they recognized him in the breaking of the bread.

Today is Bright Sunday. Easter is a Holy Day, a day when everyone comes to church. Today is the day when the Christian believers come back to celebrate, because we are now in Easter Tide – the time between the Resurrection and when Jesus Ascended into heaven. After the Ascension, we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Total Confusion Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 19, 2024

If you feel like you are out of place, don't worry. That first Easter morning no one "got it." So if you don't get it, if you doubt, if you feel like this whole thing is crazy, you are in the right place. We don't have all the answers, we are just looking for them.

Back when I was growing up, there was a pattern almost everyone followed, or at least we appeared to. We woke on Sunday, got into dress clothes, went to Sunday school and worship, and topped it off with a hearty lunch. Then, to further date myself, we would tune our black and white tv on to one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Picture Of A Great Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 12, 2024

The picture of a great church in Acts 4:32-37 shows us that the church was faithful in two key areas.

Introduction When you think of a great church, what comes to mind? We live in a day in which there is a lot of confusion over this question. Many churches are a reflection of our society which has become satiated with entertainment. Neil Postman, in his profound book titled, Amusing Ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reenfoque: La Ayuda Correcta

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 12, 2024

Dios mismo es nuestra fortaleza, consuelo y seguridad para responder a su llamado.

¿Si te pidiera que buscaras en tu Biblia ahora mismo el libro de Hageo, lo encontrarías tan rápidamente como si te dijera que buscaras el libro de Génesis? La mayoría de nosotros tardaríamos un poco en encontrarlo y quizá algunos de nosotros, ni siquiera nos ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reenfoque: La Prioridad

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 5, 2024

Pon al Señor nuevamente como la prioridad en tu vida.

Creciendo en la iglesia de niño y adolescente, una de las actividades que realizábamos en las reuniones se le llamaba esgrima bíblico. Esto era una especie de concurso que consistía en que el que dirigía daba una referencia bíblica con capítulo y versículo y ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love One Another

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 3, 2024

We are expected to love everyone. We don't have to like them all.

Love Each Other March 28, 2024 John 13 31 - 35 Intro: Isak Dinesen wrote in his book, “Out of Africa” the story of a boy named Kitau who appeared on day at the author’s door seeking a job as a domestic servant. He was hired and after 3 months asked for a letter of recommendation so he ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rabboni Series

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 3, 2024

Jesus addresses each of us in a personal way.

Rabonni March 31, 2024 John 20: 1 – 18 – Easter Sunday Intro: This morning when I was getting ready for church, I paused for just a moment and prayer that during this service Jesus would appear behind you all. Sometimes, I think that is what it will take for many to believe in Him and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed