Tag Archives: Love

7 Blessings Inherent to Forgiveness

https://www.youtube.com/live/RjfNok1Ssao?si=ra6qXdeGOvqMeTF9&t=2037 In Jesus’ prayer on behalf of the church (John 17:20-26), He prayed for unity among believers as they testify of the good news of the kingdom of God. Over the next few Sundays, we will discuss this very important topic in more detail as we are “endeavoring to keep the unity of the SpiritContinueContinue reading “7 Blessings Inherent to Forgiveness”

Good News and Bad News (John 15:9-16:4)

https://www.youtube.com/live/ldL0KS16ZgU?si=3v2Qe2kgeGEcnGaF&t=2495 Most people want to be liked. Yes, there are some people who literally couldn’t care less about what people think about them. Most people, however, want people to think well of them and at the very least treat them with kindness and respect. As part of His last moments of instruction to His disciples,ContinueContinue reading “Good News and Bad News (John 15:9-16:4)”

A New Commandment? (John 13:34-35)

https://www.youtube.com/live/MXC-6Avw_7M?si=My3inG5xVAZNSxw9&t=2555 After Judas left, Jesus told His disciples, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:34-35). Jesus said this is aContinueContinue reading “A New Commandment? (John 13:34-35)”

Our Responsibilities as Disciples

https://www.youtube.com/live/FjiwwL4cCvk?si=_dFlsjf_-N3JLLAs&t=2263 Salvation is a free gift of God that is received by grace through faith (Eph 2:8-9). It is free, but it does come with certain responsibilities. Paul wrote in Ephesians 2:10 that “we are His creation–created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time so that we should walk inContinueContinue reading “Our Responsibilities as Disciples”

The Woman at the Well (John 4:1-42)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · The Woman at the Well (John 4) I love the song “Indescribable” by Chris Tomlin. In extolling the glory of God, he sings: “You see the depths of my heart and You love me the same. You are amazing, God.” In John 3, Jesus met a well-respected religiousContinueContinue reading “The Woman at the Well (John 4:1-42)”

Vision: Mission – What Are We Supposed To Be Doing?

This Sunday morning we will focus on our Mission as Christians and as a local Church. When we speak about our mission we are asking the question: “What are we supposed to be doing?” Is our mission to serve the community? Deliver meals? Pick up trash? Provide clothing? Is our mission to meet once aContinueContinue reading “Vision: Mission – What Are We Supposed To Be Doing?”

What’s Love Got to Do with It? (Hebrews 13)

It is appropriate that the book of Hebrews ends with an extended discussion of the importance of love. Hebrews 13:1 says, “Let brotherly love continue.” What is brotherly love? Brotherly love is from the Greek word Philadelphia. Philadelphia is the joining of two Greek words phileos (love) and adelphos (brother). It can be translated asContinueContinue reading “What’s Love Got to Do with It? (Hebrews 13)”

Facing Fear! Trusting God! (2 Timothy 1:7)

Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Common phobias in our day and age include: Fear of Germs (Mysophobia), Fear of Heights (Acrophobia), Fear of Snakes (Ophidiophobia), Fear of Spiders (Arachnophobia), Thanatophobia (Fear of Death), and Glossophobia (Fear of Public Speaking). Jerry Seinfeld once stated: “According to most studies, the number one fear people have is public speaking. Death isContinueContinue reading “Facing Fear! Trusting God! (2 Timothy 1:7)”