Clear, Understandable Bible Teaching

The Holy Spirit, through Paul, begins this letter by mentioning several significant names. Even today, these names apply to you and me in various important ways.

Paul and his companions were a part of some very eventful happenings in the Roman Colony of Philippi.

As usual, I strongly encourage you to listen to the audio rather than only reading this message. I said several things in audio that did not make it into the written version. To listen to the sermon, click the play button: For some people, the player above may not work. If that happens to you, … Continue reading LAMENT #7: THE SILENCE OF GOD IN THE WILDERNESS

Once again, during this series I encourage you to listen to the sermon, rather than simply reading the text. My right arm is in a sling, and I cannot type effectively. I am using voice dictation software to type these words, as well as any other content that I add to pastor Kevin’s message. Sometimes … Continue reading LAMENT #6: MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?

Once again, during this series I encourage you to listen to the sermon, rather than simply reading the text. My right arm is in a sling, and I cannot type effectively. I am using voice dictation software to type these words, as well as any other content that I add to pastor Kevin’s message. Sometimes … Continue reading GRUMBLING vs LAMENT #5: Where are you God?

To listen to the sermon, click the play button: For some people, the player above may not work. If that happens to you, use the link below to either download, or open a player in a new page to listen. You can also find us on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/6KKzSHPFT466aXfNT2r9OD To download, right click on the … Continue reading GRUMBLING vs LAMENT #4: ASKING “HOW LONG?”

Why does God allow pain and suffering?

To listen to the sermon, click the play button: For some people, the player above may not work. If that happens to you, use the link below to either download, or open a player in a new page to listen. You can also find us on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/6KKzSHPFT466aXfNT2r9OD To download, right click on the … Continue reading GRUMBLING vs LAMENTING #2: INVITE THE LORD INTO YOUR...

To listen to the sermon, click the play button: For some people, the player above may not work. If that happens to you, use the link below to either download, or open a player in a new page to listen. You can also find us on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/6KKzSHPFT466aXfNT2r9OD To download, right click on the … Continue reading GRUMBLINGS vs LAMENTING #1. WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

The very end of the book of Samuel encourages us to put our hope in the only appropriate place: God’s mercy. We don’t need to waste time wishing for a great leader. We don’t need to waste our hopes and dreams on things that will always, eventually, let us down. Instead, the Lord is continually calling us to look to him for our greatest and most enduring hope. Sometimes that call from the Lord...