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We all struggle with “ shoulds ” - the idea of promoting “self-made religion”. It is my observation that some personalities struggle with the “shoulds” of legalism more. The use of the word “should” in our thoughts and speech is an indication that we are functioning in a cycle of condemnation and shame…

In this sermon we are picking up in Colossians 2:16-17 , which speaks of three types of heresies the Colossians were in danger of being captivated by: the Judaizers, the pagan worship, and self-made rules. These were taking their focus from being centered in Jesus. We are to hold fast to Jesus, our substance…

Introduction Our country’s military has top tier special operation teams called Navy Seals, Delta Force, and 24th Special Tactics Squadron. These teams form a bond that is unbreakable. They are like a brotherhood. They are always looking out for the best for their teammates. In moments of tragedy, they…

I want to compare the culture that Christ lived in with ours today

What are Methods that we can use to share the gospel? 22 So Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: “Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. 23 For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: ‘To the…

Copyright September 25 by Rev. Bruce Goettsche We are living in tumultuous times. Truths we have believed all our lives are being undermined. Bible believing Christians are being painted as bigots and terrorists to get us to conform to the “Woke-speak” of today. (Originally the term “woke” meant an awareness…

Introduction Last week we looked at the first four verses of Philippians 2 . There we found the first four of five points that Paul makes that tell us how we should relate to others. We are to be like-minded with our brother’s and sister in Christ. We are to be filled with unconditional love (agape love).…

2024年６月２日 杉並中通教会 主日礼拝 ヨハネによる福音書３章３１～３６節 「傲慢だと何もできない」山下ジョセフ 本日の聖書箇所はバプテスマのヨハネの語っている言葉です。バプテスマのヨハネはヨルダン川の流域で活躍された人物であり、天の国の到来(すなわちイエス・Kリストの到来)を人々に宣べ伝え、悔い改めのバプテスマを授けていた人物であり、イエスにバプテスマを授けた人物です。ヨハネには多くの弟子がおり大変大きな影響力を持っていましたが、傲慢になることなくへりくだって神から与えられた使命を全うした人物です。 ヨハネによる福音書１章２６～２７節 のヨハネの言葉からその人柄をうかがい知ることができます…

Deeper insights & Cultural Connections

How we live in culture as Christians? but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before…

Introduction to Hebrews

Copyright October 2, 2022 by Rev. Bruce Goettsche One of my pet peeves when going to a movie (apart from the ridiculous price of popcorn) are all the movie trailers you have to watch before you finally get to the actual movie. I feel a little like I am held hostage to what amounts to a bunch of commercials.…

There is one gospel for all people everywhere for all time.

Principle - *something catchy* We set our cultural baggage aside when we join with Jesus Illustration - Samaritan Woman Application - Why is this Important for us Right Now? Whether we realize it or not we bring a lot of cultural baggage with us when we enlist into the Kingdom of Jesus. Our Secular culture…

Paul uses the culture to reach the culture in order to teach the culture.

Have you ever put on the wrong clothes on… worn two different socks or shoes. You feel weird because you know you are not dressed right. Have you ever over dressed or under dressed for an event. You feel very self aware and you feel pretty sure that someone is laughing at you or talking about you. Wearing…

Good morning, what a blessing it is to be in God’s House this morning. I missed you all last week. I appreciate Dean for always being willing to fill in. Over the last few weeks we have been looking at the book of Hebrews…probably the most complicated book in the N.T. This week we are going to continue…

Peace be with you. A greeting that many various churches use when they greet each other all over the world. After coming to Christ, at the very early age of 30. And with my great knowledge of church traditions I received from the great wisdom found in the congregation members of the Valley Bar. I hopped…

The church today must be careful to not turn into the church of Laodicea. There are many practical things that we can glean today.