Archive: September, 2011

Reflections on Exodus and Revelation

Dear Lord, This morning grant me insight into Exodus – to understand the Red Sea more deeply than ever to see what you did and what you are saying by recording it for Israel and for us – you are the Deliverer from Satan, Pharaoh and Egypt, from the world. You will destroy all enemies [...]

God Redeems

Watch this sermon Sermon Outline Series Study Guide Exodus 11-13               Welcome. We are in a new series: Exodus: the God you thought you knew. We are exploring and remembering seven anchor stories of our faith in Exodus. In each of them we will come to better understand the [...]

Join me at the NINES

The third annual NINES conference happens next Tuesday, Sept. 27. The NINES is a way for pastors and church leaders from across the world to meet together and learn from each other. The conference is totally online (no need for travel!) and will feature 99 church leaders from all over the country. Actually, the list [...]

I love David’s passion

I love David’s passion in Psalm 119 “Streams of tears flow from my eyes because your word is not obeyed.” 119:136 God, grant me this level of passion for your glory, for obedience. Grant me this degree of intensity for righteousness. “Direct my footsteps according to your Word Let no sin rule over me.” 119:133 [...]

Give me discernment

Psalm 119:125 “I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statues.” Here’s my heart-cry, to know the living God by understanding his word, his revelation of his will and person. Understanding is treasure worth hunting. Discernment is a skill worth seeking. I pray for the discernment to understand God’s Word so [...]

God Acts

Watch this sermon Sermon Outline and Discussion Qs Series Study Guide               We are in a new series: Exodus: the God you thought you knew. We are exploring and remembering seven anchor stories of our faith in Exodus. In each of them we will come to better understand the [...]

Who is Yahweh?

Watch this sermon Sermon Outline Series Study Guide Exodus 1-4               For days the media has been remembering 9-11. In the wake of overwhelming 9-11 memories, for some there are too many stories and pictures. What I remember are the questions, important questions. Ten years ago, churches around the [...]

You are my portion, Lord

Psalm 119:57 I have promised to obey your words. The Lord is my portion. That portion is all I need. It fills me and completes me. My portion is more than enough. Why would I ever seek anything besides the Lord? Would I say that he is not enough, that he is only part of [...]

Your promise preserves my life

Psalm 119:50 “My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life” Today is full of suffering in a world where people sinfully hurt each other; where the serpent strikes and the world belches fire. And yet comfort in suffering comes from the divine promise: a future that is sure, full of joy, [...]

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