This blog series is the sermon teaching how to share our faith in Jesus Christ easily and naturally. Sermon given by Ryan Stratton on Sunday, September 21, 2014. The Scripture reference for this sermon is Luke 15:1-7 “When he was the pastor of the Methodist church in Scarborough, William Sangster had an eccentric member whoContinue reading “Simple Steps (Sharing Our Faith) Part 1 of 4”
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Lord, I
How many of us have started our prayers with, “Lord, I…” and precede to tell God everything we want God to do for us? Last week, as I was praying, I noticed the prayer started with, “Lord, I…” Yes there were legitimate things I was praying about; but I asked myself, “how does this phraseContinue reading “Lord, I”
Sacrifices Today
A common scripture we may hear is Romans 12:1-2. Let’s read this and see again what it says: So, brothers and sisters, because of God’s mercies, I encourage you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice that is holy and pleasing to God. This is your appropriate priestly service. Don’t be conformed to theContinue reading “Sacrifices Today”
Our Real Gift
I’m not perfect. There, I said it. This may come as a shock to some, but not for most. I do not pretend to be perfect. When I think about my past, I can see and remember things I’ve done and said that can cause regrets. I bet there are many people, in fact IContinue reading “Our Real Gift”
Mission Trip Begins
I have the great opportunity to lead a team of 18 people, most of whom, have not been on an short term mission trip out of the state. We are not thinking we’re going there to do stuff for the people, we have something different in mind. We desire to learn, love, listen to andContinue reading “Mission Trip Begins”
Live Differently in God’s Presence
This message is over Exodus 34 and how Moses shined after meeting with God. Have you felt like people don’t, or you don’t, feel differently after going to worship? This message is hopeful because God gives us chance after chance after chance. I pray you’ll see how God is calling each of us to beContinue reading “Live Differently in God’s Presence”
Worship…Take Time to Worship this Weekend
Psalm 122:1 says “I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let’s go to the Lord’s house.’” How is it to you to go to a place of worship? The only thing that matters is that when we go to worship, we pause what we’re doing and allow the Holy Spirit of God to fillContinue reading “Worship…Take Time to Worship this Weekend”
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