The message today starts with an ancient story about Abraham, and how God supplied all his needs in the face of a daunting challenge. Texts for today come from Philippians 4:19; Genesis 22:1-19
"And my God will supply all your needs
according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus " (Philippians 4:19, NASB).
- Jun 7, 2015The LORD Will Supply Your Needs
Jun 7, 2015The LORD Will Supply Your NeedsSeries: Today's Message From God's Word
The message today starts with an ancient story about Abraham, and how God supplied all his needs in the face of a daunting challenge. Texts for today come from Philippians 4:19; Genesis 22:1-19
"And my God will supply all your needs
according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus " (Philippians 4:19, NASB).
- May 31, 2015Genuine Christian Living
May 31, 2015Genuine Christian LivingSeries: The Four Cancers of the SoulPastor's Challenge for today comes from Colossians chapter 3:And whatever you do or say in this world,do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus,giving thanks through him to God the Father(Colossians 3:17)
- May 24, 2015Resolving Anger
May 24, 2015Resolving AngerSeries: The Four Cancers of the SoulIn this "Part 2" sermon on the Cancer of Anger, Pastor Grosvenor walks us through scriptural advice on resolving our anger.
- May 17, 2015The Cancer of Anger
May 17, 2015The Cancer of AngerSeries: The Four Cancers of the Soul"Mismanaged anger is counterproductive and can be unhealthy. When anger is too intense, out of control, misdirected and overly aggressive, it can lead to poor decision making and problem solving, create problems with relationships and at work, and can even affect your health."Today Pastor Grosvenor addresses this "Cancer of the Soul," using Colossians 3:8 to help us learn how to identify, confront, and resolve our anger.
- May 10, 2015Seven Practices for Keeping Centered and Sane as Parents
May 10, 2015Seven Practices for Keeping Centered and Sane as ParentsSeries: Today's Message From God's Word
Today Pastor Grosvenor visits Psalm 116, and the story of Hannah (1 Samuel 1-2) as he considers
the role of godly parents.
Being a MOM is one of the most challenging vocations in life. We have observed it so often:
“The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world”
Woman, how divine your mission, Here upon our natal sod;
Keep—oh, keep the young heart open Always to the breath of God!
All true trophies of the ages Are from mother-love impearled, (i.e., made into pearls)
For the hand that rocks the cradle Is the hand that rules the world.
(v. 3 of poem by Wm. Ross Wallace, 1865)
- May 3, 2015Just a Little More – The Cancer of Greed
May 3, 2015Just a Little More – The Cancer of GreedSeries: The Four Cancers of the SoulToday's message is from Colossians 3:5-10.
“JUST A LITTLE MORE.” Our “Manual for Becoming the People God Designed Us To Be” (Colossians) identifies “greed” as one of four cancers that have the potential of destroying our lives, our families, our church and our nation.
- Apr 26, 2015Four Cancers of the Soul
Apr 26, 2015Four Cancers of the SoulSeries: The Four Cancers of the Soul
Our “Manual for Becoming the People God Designed Us To Be,” (Letter to the Colossians) identifies four cancers that have the potential of destroying our lives, our families, our church and our nation: sexual immorality, evil desire, greed and anger.
Initial identification of these cancers sounds rather insignificant. We tend to trivialize them as “weaknesses” that we constantly deal with like the common cold. They are just parts of life in this world — minor lesions — no big deal.
But they are significant. St. Paul says that the anger of God is coming because of these behaviors (Colossians 3:6)
- Apr 19, 2015Deadly Viruses
Apr 19, 2015Deadly VirusesSeries: Obedience to God
Instructions for followers of Christ
- Set your sights (hearts and minds) on the ways of heaven (1b-2)
- Put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you (5-9)
- Whatever belongs to your earthly nature (NIV)
- Whatever in you is earthly (NRSV)
- Apr 12, 2015Can People Accuse You of Being with “The Nazarene, Jesus”?
Apr 12, 2015Can People Accuse You of Being with “The Nazarene, Jesus”?Series: Obedience to God
Scripture: John 20:24-31; 15:18-27; 16:33; Mark 14:66-67
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT has become a hot button for our nation in the last two weeks. The wording of the act confuses me because “Restoration” implies to me that we had lost “Religious Freedom” and now need governmental action to restore it.
When we use the adjective “Religious” with freedom we are recognizing the significance of religion. A Religion is a collective system of beliefs about the divine, values and worship practices. The truth is that everyone practices “Religion” of some type—even atheists and agnostics. History reveals a tricky reality about human beings and religion—we want everyone to believe like we believe and live by our standards.How should we view "religious freedom" in light of scripture? - Apr 5, 2015Peace Be With You
Apr 5, 2015Peace Be With YouSeries: Obedience to GodWe live in a distressing world. What messaage would Jesus give us if He were here today?Pastor Grosvenor's Easter Sunday message is from John 20:21-23, in which we find the message of hope that Jesus gave to His disciples after His resurrection.