Colossians 2:16-19 So don’t let anyone judge you about eating or drinking or about a festival, a new moon observance, or sabbaths. These religious practices are only a shadow of what was coming—the body that cast the shadow is Christ. Don’t let anyone who wants to practice harsh self-denial and worship angels rob you of the prize.Continue reading “Higher Grounds”
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Light
Ephesians 5:6-14 Nobody should deceive you with stupid ideas. God’s anger comes down on those who are disobedient because of this kind of thing. So you shouldn’t have anything to do with them. You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord, so live your life as children of light. Light produces fruitContinue reading “Light”
Old vs New Part 4
Ephesians 4:29-32 Don’t let any foul words come out of your mouth. Only say what is helpful when it is needed for building up the community so that it benefits those who hear what you say. Don’t make the Holy Spirit of God unhappy—you were sealed by him for the day of redemption. Put aside allContinue reading “Old vs New Part 4”
Sharing Life
Today, we begin the final chapter in Galatians. This is a great chapter on how we should live in community with others in the faith. Galatians 6:1-5 Brothers and sisters, if a person is caught doing something wrong, you who are spiritual should restore someone like this with a spirit of gentleness. Watch out for yourselvesContinue reading “Sharing Life”
New Life
Galatians 4:28-31 28 Brothers and sisters, you are children of the promise like Isaac. 29 But just as it was then, so it is now also: the one who was conceived the normal way harassed the one who was conceived by the Spirit. 30 But what does the scripture say? Throw out the slave woman and her son, becauseContinue reading “New Life”
Promise of Inheritance
Galatians 3:15-18 15 Brothers and sisters, I’ll use an example from human experience. No one ignores or makes additions to a validated will. 16 The promises were made to Abraham and to his descendant. It doesn’t say, “and to the descendants,” as if referring to many rather than just one. It says, “and to your descendant,” who isContinue reading “Promise of Inheritance”
Advent Devotional 2014: Prepare (December 10)
Luke 1:57-66 When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a boy. Her neighbors and relatives celebrated with her because they had heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy. On the eighth day, it came time to circumcise the child. They wanted to name him Zechariah because that wasContinue reading “Advent Devotional 2014: Prepare (December 10)”
Who Do You Say That I Am?
Buda United Methodist Church Saturday Evening Worship 11/8/14 Live Stream link for the message: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVGtquM0JHA Youth Director, Ryan Stratton delivers this message on WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM. Jesus Christ once asked his disciples “who do you say that I am?” and this is the same question he asks us today. This 6Continue reading “Who Do You Say That I Am?”
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