John 18-19 King James Version (KJV) 18 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. 2 And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. 3 Judas then, having received a… Continue reading Holy Week Bible Study – Good Friday – John 18:1-19:42
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Holy Week Bible Study – Maundy Thursday – John 13:1-17; 31-35
John 13:1-17 King James Version (KJV) 13 Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. 2 And supper being ended, the devil having now put… Continue reading Holy Week Bible Study – Maundy Thursday – John 13:1-17; 31-35
Holy Week Bible Study – Tuesday – John 12:20-36
John 12:20-36 King James Version (KJV) 20 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: 21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. 22 Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. 23 And Jesus… Continue reading Holy Week Bible Study – Tuesday – John 12:20-36
Audio Sermon for March 22, 2020 – “Mountain Top Faith”
Silent Night, Holy Night
Tonight, in just a little while, I will gather with the members of my congregation, Elpis Christian Church, and we will do what we always do on this silent, holy night. We will listen to a little music, sing a few carols, hear the Christmas story as told by Luke, and light some candles. It… Continue reading Silent Night, Holy Night
Family Guidance
Psalm 128:1–6 1 Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways! 2 You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you. 3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table. 4 Behold, thus shall… Continue reading Family Guidance
Prayer
We talk about it a lot. Hopefully we do it frequently. Yet it still remains something of a mystery for many. Somehow, many of us are not quite sure we are doing it “right.” What am I talking about? Prayer. It is key to our relationship with God. No wonder then that the disciples specifically… Continue reading Prayer
Counting the Cost: Discipleship
I suppose it says something about my age that when I think of the word discipleship – several images come to mind: Jesus, sitting on a hillside, teaching his closest followers An oriental sage teaching a young monk nicknamed “grasshopper” A Jedi knight teaching a man named Luke Skywalker about “the force” I know –… Continue reading Counting the Cost: Discipleship
Encouragement
We all need it, some more than others, but we all need it – encouragement. How do you define it? What lifts you up, sets you right, enables you to take that next step in achieving whatever you need, or simply want, to do? Chuck Swindoll said encouragement is “the act of inspiring others with… Continue reading Encouragement
Strengthening Our Grip
Do you ever feel like sometimes you are (to borrow a great line from a Paul Simon song) slip slidin’ away? The media bombards us with the latest screaming headlines regarding the latest horrific news… You find yourself in deep into the “same old argument” with your boss, your spouse, your child, the neighbor next… Continue reading Strengthening Our Grip
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