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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Mary is the opposite of Eve, totally open to the plan of God as Eve was closed in, and thus she was able to accept the Greatest Gift, Jesus Christ.
Immaculate Conception December 7-8, 2009 Caritas in Veritate “Charity in truth places man before the astonishing experience of gift.” (CV 34) These words of Pope Benedict from the encyclical begin a new section that is incredibly appropriate for the solemnity we celebrate today, the patronal ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 3:9-20
Denomination: Catholic
Mary Magdalene was crying at the tomb. We have many problems and we cry too. Do we cry for the same reasons she did?
Why Are You Crying? John 20:1-18 It was very difficult for God to watch people cry because He cared for them. Sick He healed Mary/Martha Raised Lazarus 5000 hungry fed them Now, one of the people He loved very much... Mary Magdalene, is weeping at the tomb of Jesus. It had been a ...read more
Scripture: John 20:10-18
Denomination: Baptist
Joseph and Mary lost Jesus in Jerusalem but they weren't the last people to lose him. Insights on how we lose Jesus in our lives
Losing Jesus So, where were you when you lost your kid? Seriously, if you have children you’ve lost one at some point or another. And if you haven’t lost one yet you will. Maybe it was in a grocery store, or on a street, at Disney Land or perhaps at church. But you remember the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:41-52
Denomination: Wesleyan
To what are you committed? Why are you committed? On what basis do you make your commitments? We can learn from Mary.
“Guidelines for Christmas: Make A Commitment” Luke 1:46-55 To what are you committed? Why are you committed? On what basis do you make your commitments? Today’s passage about Mary forces us to consider these questions about commitment. What led her to her commitment? We can gain ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:46-55
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Presentation of Our Lord - Anna meets Mary and Joseph and speaks about the redemption of Jerusalem. What does it mean to say that Jesus is our Redeemer?
Sin – it sneaks up on us and reminds us of our need for redemption! A baker in a little country town bought the butter he used from a nearby farmer. One day he suspected that the bricks of butter were not full pounds, and for several days he weighed them. He was right. They were less ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:22-40
Denomination: Lutheran
For a mother to see her child come to the saving knowledge of the Lord has to be a special treasure just as Mary treasured the truth of who Jesus was.
Mother’s Day 2016 Luke 2:41-52 When my daughter was a little girl she used to want me to read to her at every opportunity. One of her favorite little books was called “Are you My Mother”? Some of you may own a copy of this charming little book by Philip Dey Eastman. Source: ...read more
God treats us an individuals and knows our specific needs just as he did with MAry, Peter and Thomas and the unnamed disciples of Jn 20
Story: There were once two identical twins. They were alike in every way but one. One was a hope-filled optimist, Peter who only ever saw the bright side of life. The other, Thomas was a dark pessimist, who only ever saw the down side in every situation. The parents were so worried about the ...read more
Scripture: John 20:19-31
Denomination: Anglican
Mary understood, as every Christian should, that any great thing that happens in our walk with Christ is due to the Lord’s graceful action and will.
Tuesday of 25th Week in Course 2020 Today’s story from the life of Jesus Christ is from St. Luke’s Gospel, and it looks like proof of alienation of Jesus from His extended family, doesn’t it? The family is trying to get to Jesus for some reason, and the crowd tells Him about it, and He seems to ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 21:10-13, Proverbs 21:1-6, Luke 8:19-21
Even for Mary, Joseph and Jesus there were some messy family days. But that may be a necessary, healthy part of letting our teens grow up.
Have you ever found yourself in the situation where someone really impresses you, and you ask yourself, “I wonder what that person was like as a child?” You might be impressed with them for good things, or bad things. But you wonder about their childhood. For centuries Jesus has impressed ...read more
Introduction: A On August 21, 1970, a woman gave birth to an 8lbs. baby boy in Centralia, Illinois at St. Mary’s Hospital.
The Protectors: The Age of the Mom (Some aspects of this message are from Wayne Searls’ message, “Three Things That Make an Outstanding Mother) Mother’s Day 2015 May 10, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, speaker Introduction: A On August 21, 1970, a woman gave birth to ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:1-7
Based on Luke 1:26-38 - Encourages mothers (& others) to consider the implications of Mary's call for our lives today.
“CALLED TO BE A MOM” Luke 1:26-38 FBCF – 5/8/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Moms have some funny & interesting interactions w/ their kids: A mom of 3 bad kids was asked whether or not she'd have children if she had it to do over again. "Yes, just not the same ones." Pastor Bill ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
The account of Mary and Martha reminds us that only one thing is needed. We face so many distractions. There really is only one Attraction.
“ONE THING IS NEEDED” (Outline) February 12, 2023 – Epiphany 6 – LUKE 10:38-42 INTRO: “ONE THING IS NEEDED”. The Bible has examples of those who knew the importance of holding fast to God’s Word. Mary, mother of Jesus, gave birth to her son. Shepherds come to see the Savior. They spoke with ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:38-42
Joel gives the judgement: it’s because of the sin of the Israelites themselves. Just the opposite of the faith and obedience of Mary that Jesus wants in His disciples.
Saturday of the 27th week in Course 2023 I think this brief Gospel gives us words that either Jesus or His Mother could have proclaimed. As usual, there’s a big crowd around Jesus, perhaps hundreds clamoring for attention, for encouragement, for healing or forgiveness. A woman raises her voice and ...read more
Scripture: Luke 11:27-28, Joel 3:12-21
To explore the transformative power of Jesus Christ's resurrection, as exemplified by Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Christ, and its ongoing impact on our lives today.
Good morning, family. You know, the resurrection isn't just an event that happened thousands of years ago—it's a powerful force that's still at work today, transforming our lives and shaping our faith. And today, we're going to delve into that power and its impact on us, through the lens of one ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10
Topics: Thankful, Resurrection
John’s Gospel. Here, we encounter a mesmerizing moment of devotion, a simple yet profound act of love performed by Mary, the sister of Lazarus
Beloved family , grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ. As we gather this sacred morning to partake in communion, I invite you to immerse yourselves in the rich, poignant story found in the twelfth chapter of John’s Gospel. Here, we encounter a mesmerizing moment of devotion, a simple ...read more
Scripture: John 12:1-8
Denomination: Methodist
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