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Introduction: This weekend, I was blessed by my wife to get one of those griddles like a Blackstone. It’s the kind like they have in a restaurant that you cook on outside. In doing my homework to figure out which griddle I wanted, I have watched a lot of videos of people cooking on these griddles. They…

Each Generatoni Faces the same predicament: self or God?

The Set up As we humbly come to this chapter after: The wall has been completed The wall was fully functioning The word of the Lord has been read to the people We get to a chapter that is all about the goodness, the amazing grace of God. In this chapter we see a very long prayer that is offered, even…

The historical Jesus illustrates the value of relational faith. Secure relationships generate quiet confidence.

The Pharisees tried to demonize Jesus. Others had claimed to be the Messiah or a strong leader who then sold out their own people, or they failed in their efforts. When the people were left unprotected, they were attacked or dominated by others. Many had been teaching the people to compromise on many…

God intends for you to have steadfast faith in this life! If you don't, it is not HIS fault.

We are led back to the Baptism where God in the fullness of Father, Son and Spirit affirmed who Jesus was and what he was called to do. Then he was sent to be tempted in the wilderness for 40 Days. ~40 days is the furthest limit of the human body without food. Noah released the raven after 40 days of…

A denarius was equal to one whole day’s pay for working in a vineyard. The owner of the vineyard told the foreman to pay everyone the same, no matter how long they actually worked. They began to grumble against the landowner. Who could blame them? We too believe in equal work for equal pay, at least…

This morning I'd like to begin with verse I think all of us can appreciate. ​ 24 The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; 26 the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Doesn't that sound wonderful! God as the creator shines…

Is God god all the time even in difficult circumstances?

Psalm 36:1-12 There is the world's way and there is God's way. Choose the right way; which is God's way. God is without character flaws. He is absolute truth, provides purpose and hope, is merciful, wise, and the light. Stay close to him!

Standing Resolved in Light of God's Goodness

Understanding temptation and sin. Trusting in God's awesome goodness.

God's Goodness, Contentment, and Resources

Granny Priddy could never remember our names. Never understsood that. It would have frustrated me, if I wasn’t absolutely sure she knew me. What you call me tells me how you know me....and what you might be expecting from me. Reverend…you don’t know me really....or you might be just a little cantankerous…

The consummate cry of victory for the Christian is "life is hard, but God is good." It is told through the rough and tumble of our lives. No one is immune to pain and suffering in this life. And it is God's desire that his people declare his goodness through the good and bad times. If you are a follower of Christ, a Christian, what is your cry of victory? What is your victory story? Come with the Grace United crew as we hear Paul's victory story and reflect on our own and how to tell it better, for indeed, "life IS hard, but God IS good."

What comes to mind when we think of Christmas in 21st century America? Santa. The manger. Baby Jesus. Mary. Joseph. The wise men. Angels. Shepherds. Etc. But we know that the Christmas story was not "made in America." The setting was about 2,000 years ago in Israel. Roman occupied territory. Israel was looking for "Christmas": God's gift to set them free from Roman oppression. A Messiah. What does Scripture say about the Messiah? What exactly was his mission, both regarding Israel and the rest of the world? Come with the Grace United crew as we talk about God's gift embodied in Messiah.

The Apostle Paul considered his mission a matter of eternal life or eternal death. He was fearless in his proclamation of the gospel. Even the demons knew who Paul was. No wonder Paul was absolutely livid when it came to some false teachers who did their level best to lead the Corinthian Christians astray. How did Paul deal with them? And what about today? Where are the bold servants of God who will protect His people from false teachers? Come with the Grace United crew as we experience Paul attack the false teachers with devastaing force --to the glory of God.

Sacred space. This is how the Lord sees HIS land. We would call that land Israel. The Lord of heaven and earth tasked His people, Israel, to cleanse this land, taking it by force from a wicked people. As Christians, the Lord considers his church to be sacred space as well. The Lord Jesus commanded his people to be his witnesses in all the world. What is the greatest witness his people can give to the world? Come with the Grace United crew as we discover anew and afresh of the extent of God's blessings, both to Israel in ancient days and to his people in our day.

What do we mean by the goodness of God? God is Good. And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. Oh give thanks to the Lord , for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Praise the Lord ! Oh give thanks to the Lord , for he is good, for his steadfast…

To learn that God purposefully and intentionally knit us together and our bodies are the result of God’s good creation.